ANZA Magazine September/October 2021

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Chef Interviews: ATLAS & CÉ LA VI Singapore Foodie Guide Kampong Glam Street Art Repat Career Tips Restaurant Reviews & Recipes!

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PARENT TESTIMONIAL “We were very impressed by the facilities of the school when we first visited.

There’s a lot of playing space where the children can play various sports, climb on equipment and run around. The school also has new learning pods that are state of the art; our two youngest children are learning in these pods and absolutely love it.”

- Grant and Fiona Mooney, Australian; Harry (12), Oscar (9) and Evie (7) Photo: Expat Living Singapore

TECHNOLOGY IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE MODERN WORLD. To prepare our students for this world, AIS integrates technology into everything we do.

We don’t think of technology as a separate subject to study. Instead, our teachers are trained to help students learn through rather than simply about technology. This focus on Digital Literacy is supported by exciting STEAM and Digital Citizenship programs.

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AT AIS, WE BELIEVE THAT TEACHING SHOULD BE INFORMED BY RESEARCH OF BEST PRACTICES. During our literacy lessons, teachers provide an evidence-based whole-class literacy program ensuring all children are provided a strong foundation to become successful readers and writers.

Children are explicitly taught phonics alongside rich literature and a vocabulary component, helping them to develop a lifelong love of reading and writing.

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“What am I most proud of?

The incredible and passionate staff in the Elementary School, what they do in and out of the classroom every day to ensure our students are happy, healthy and learning.”

ADAM PATTERSON HEAD OF ELEMENTARY

CONTACT

Globally focused, distinctly Australian

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To find out more please contact our friendly Admissions Team on admissions@ais.com.sg or 6653 2958.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD?

Whether you are new to Singapore or looking for a change The Australian International School is here to help.

This year we have had a number of students join our community from other International schools on-island and also move out of the local school system into AIS. We are now accepting January 2022 enrolments.

If you think you will be looking for a new school for your Primary One child in January.

Speak to us today. AIS runs on a Southern Hemisphere academic calendar, which makes the leap from the local system a simple one.

Contact us to find out why more International families are choosing AIS for their children.

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E DI TOR’S NOTE

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ood, glorious food! It’s made the past two years of ups and downs so much more bearable, hasn’t it? I’m not sure what your CB or P2HR comfort foods were, but delicious treats kept me and my family going through the very worst of times.

Delivered to our door in various stages of lockdown and hotel quarantine were fancy cocktails (aka quarantinis!), a modern Chinese banquet, South American family feast, DIY mooncakes, Mother’s Day chocolate basket, GrabFoods ice cream party, pizza making kit, a high tea for two…and so on.

This issue we celebrate the incredible chefs, bartenders and foodies who have battened down the hatches and survived an assault on their industry with repeated shutdowns and closures. They’ve pivoted so many times they must be dizzy by now, but they keep getting up every day to serve our stomachs. Bravo to them all, and let’s hope the future is brighter for our F&B heroes.

As we head towards the end of the year, I want to tip my hat as well to our sports and interest groups, who have put their heads together and come up with innovative ways to keep our members connected and engaged. This can be seen in ANZA Soccer’s online Fantasy Football League, Scouts cooking and learning over Zoom, Nippers repurposing their kit to raise money for trash picker children in Java, Casual Coffee’s first online meet up, and so many more instances of our community coming together despite the odds.

As our sporting teams begin another season, we wish them the best of luck, and hope that Singapore (and the rest of the world) can open up again soon and witness them in action!

In the meantime, pull up a seat at the table and tuck into this delicious Food & Drink themed issue.

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26 MAPPED OUT IN THE KITCHEN

Lachlan ‘Loki’ Lynch is the Head Chef at iconic Singapore bar and restaurant, ATLAS. We find out more about the laidback Aussie.

30 SINGAPORE’S STREET ART

34 SKY HIGH HAWKERS

After working in kitchens all over Asia, native New Yorker Joey Sergentakis found a home at CÉ LA VI, showcasing Asian flavours and local hawkers.

40 CAREER TIPS FOR AUSTRALIA & NZ Are you considering a move back to Australia or New Zealand? Aussie repatriation expert Margot Andersen has tips for re-entering the workforce with plenty of options.

60 SPOTLIGHT ON ARTSEA

Expat Kristin Dwek is co-founder of ArtSEA, a Covid response volunteer project that introduces artists from Southeast Asia to children.

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Editor’s Note President’s Message Post It Partner’s Page Australian High Commission New Zealand High Commission Out & About ANZA Tours What’s On Check Out ANZA Action The Style Affair

48 Health & Wellness – Men’s Health 50 Ask the Expert 52 ANZA Click Photography 54 Tastebuds 55 Hotspots EAT 56 Hotspots DRINK 58 Tuckerbox 64 ANZA Sports 72 Groups – ANZA Golf 74 New Members 76 10 Minutes With…

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One of Singapore’s pioneer street artists, Anthony Chong, aka ANTZ, reveals more about the street art community around Kampong Gelam, the site of Southeast Asia’s first official graffiti Hall of Fame.

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PRESI DENT ’S MES S AG E

G’day and welcome to another fun-filled ANZA magazine!

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his issue is focused on food and drinks. I certainly have Singapore to thank for bringing me into a whole new world of culinary experiences. Growing up, I was happiest enjoying simple Vegemite sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If I mixed it up, perhaps the odd Vegemite VitaWeat! I wasn’t a foodie but 13 years in Singapore has changed that!

Originally living on the cusp of Little India allowed us to explore an array of nondescript restaurants with incredible Indian cuisine at hard to believe prices.

I recall a chef laughing at my wife who couldn’t handle the butter chicken spice, the least spicy thing on the menu. Now we barely go a meal without a little heat.

Then there’s the Hawker Centre adventures where I’ve come to appreciate why my local colleagues trek to the other side of town for one chicken rice over another. The explosion of trendy cafes with decent coffee, amazing bars and the fine dining scene has been truly remarkable. If you’ve landed here in more recent years, you’re very lucky - things were quite different not all that long ago!

Of course, it’s been an unbelievably tough few years for the F&B sector. They need our support, so head out and treat yourself to a new restaurant (perhaps one featured in these pages?) or order in.

On the ANZA front, I’m super excited that several of our sporting groups will be starting their new seasons, including Netball, Nippers and Soccer. It’s simply awesome seeing hundreds of kids forming new bonds with teammates from all over the world, their confidence growing as they improve their skills, and pick up life lessons that sport can so uniquely teach.

Our army of passionate volunteers who drive our grass roots programs will also be back out on the beach, courts, and fields; directed by our behind-the-scenes volunteers. What a rewarding experience it is to be involved. With our extra time on the island I urge you to get involved – we’d love to hear from you!

Happy dining, keep well, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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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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CELEBRATE THE MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL!

The Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore celebrates the end of the autumn harvest with moon viewing, lanterns and mooncakes. Held in September, the festival was traditionally a time to give thanks to the gods. It’s also held during a full, bright moon, which is why lunar legends play a role in the celebration. Mooncakes are eaten and gifted during this time - from delicate pale snowskin varieties, to traditional baked versions and creative flavours.

MEET A FEATURED PARTNER What is your partnership with ANZA? We sponsor the ANZA Soccer under 4-7 age groups.

What does MUFG offer expats in Singapore?

We provide services such as Administration, Outsourcing, Banking, Finance and FX to Investment Managers and Sovereign Wealth Funds in Asia, predominantly focused on the Alternative Assets space.

What do you enjoy most about your partnership with ANZA? It’s just a fantastic organisation run by amazing people who give up their time selflessly every week. It really feels like a community. Given most of us are away from home, organisations like this are really important to give a sense of belonging to an extended community that’s not profit based.

Favourite spot in Singapore?

It has to be Turf City, it comes alive down there at the PADDY KIRWAN MD, Head of Investor weekends with so many different sports, including Services, Asia ANZA Soccer!

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DID YOU KNOW? October is a month dedicated to our young ones, with Children’s Day celebrated in Singapore on Friday, 1 October, and in Australia on Wednesday, 27 October. Our children are precious, as seen by the many ANZA activities centred around them.

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ANZA SCOUTS Is your child craving adventure and fun in the great outdoors? ANZA Scouts gives young people the opportunity to explore Singapore, learn new skills, make new friends, work with others, and develop their character and leadership, while taking part in an extraordinary variety of activities. Give it a go!

ORY T S I RE H L SKILLS O P A VIVA AMES SING R U S S ILLS G NG E K I H SK MPI P A I C H ERS ES LEAD N BADG AY! EAR US TOD JOIN

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AUSTR ALIAN HIG H C OM M IS SION

MAKAN OZ STYLE & THE AUSSIE AVO CHALLENGE! High Commissioner Will Hodgman’s #MakanOzStyle culinary challenge supported the hard-hit hospitality sector in Singapore…

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hank you to everyone who took up High Commissioner Will Hodgman’s #MakanOzStyle challenge this year by ordering great Australian food and drinks to enjoy at home. While all sectors of the economy have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the hospitality industry has been particularly hard-hit.

One way to support our Australian restaurants, chefs and grocers in Singapore has been to continue to order meals and produce from them when dining-in was not possible.

Team Australia in Singapore certainly rose to the challenge! Our social media channels were buzzing with messages and photos of your meals using the #MakanOzStyle hashtag. Please continue to support our Australian restaurants, chefs and grocers here by ordering in, checking out their amazing products online or in store, and dining-in when possible. We will continue to #MakanOzStyle wherever we can to support the Aussie food and beverage industry and increase demand for Australian produce here in Singapore.

We’re so fortunate to have fresh Australian produce on Singapore supermarket shelves, supported by the Australian Government’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM). Australian agri-businesses were also given a boost to expand their export markets in 2021 as part of the Australian Government’s Agri-Business Expansion Initiative (ABEI).

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DID YOU KNOW…

Tiong Bahru Community Centre Chairman, Kenneth Seet, ordering in for the #MakanOzStyle challenge

…the word ‘makan’ is a Malay term for ‘eat’ and is a commonly used word in Singapore?

Food is an activity so close to the heart in Singapore that “have you eaten?” is a common heartfelt greeting.

BHP Chief Commercial Officer, Vandita Pant, taking part in our #MakanOzStyle challenge

Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, The Hon Dan Tehan MP, visited Singapore in July 2021. Minister Tehan had fantastic meetings with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and several Singaporean Government Ministers to discuss our food security partnership, agrifood trade and how a new Green Economy Agreement between our countries will support sustainability goals. Two-way open travel with Singapore was high on the agenda – both countries remain committed to this, when the COVID situation allows. The Minister wanted very much to meet more of our Aussie expats, but COVID restrictions made this difficult. He did get to speak to business leaders at an AustCham Singapore event.

Go green with Australian avocados in Singapore!

Avocados are just one example of Australian produce arriving in Singapore this year with support from the Australian Government’s IFAM. To celebrate these delicious green beauties, we invite you to take up Taste Australia’s #AussieAvoChallenge, by buying some Australian-grown avocados and trying out some of the incredible avocado-based recipes at australianavocados.com.au. If you’re feeling creative, come up with your own creation!

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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

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

MEET CHEF NERISSA!

NERISSA E CALDITO has been the High Commissioner’s Residence chef for nearly 20 years. Her ability to combine flavours and create stunning dishes regularly gets rave reviews and sees plates emptied by happy guests. We interviewed the Filipino chef about her career journey and highlights.

I love using a recipe as my base and then creating my own version of it.

Who’s been your most memorable guest at the Residence?

I’ve cooked for several Prime Ministers and Governor Generals who have visited from New Zealand and that’s been exciting. We’ve also had senior heads of state from a few countries. The All Blacks attending a function at the Residence was a highlight too!

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When did you first become interested in cooking?

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When we were young our parents ran a small restaurant in our village – Poblacion Magpet North Cotabato in the Philippines. They were both very good chefs and our Mum taught us all how to cook. By the time I got to High School I was starting to create my own dishes. I then moved to Manila and worked as a chef for a Japanese family.

After moving to Singapore, I worked for a Chinese couple before moving onto work for an American family. They called me a ‘food architect’ and sent me on many F&B courses to further my cooking skills. When they returned to the USA, I worked for a British family who ran a café. Their friends were so impressed with my cooking they even sent their helpers to me for lessons!

In 2003, I started working at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s Residence and haven’t looked back since! Over the years I've been to various culinary schools and training colleges and have learnt so many new skills.

The New Zealand High Commission in Singapore has several other long-serving and dedicated team-members. Their commitment and contributions were recognised by Chris Seed, the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, during his recent visit to Singapore.

Mohamed Hamli has been our driver for 30 years! He proudly reels off the long list of High Commissioners he has served and the numerous Prime Ministers he has driven over that time.

Mohamed is a true professional who is always willing (literally) to go the extra mile.

Pauline Chan clocks up 23 years as our Admin Manager. Pauline runs a tight ship and is our resident “Google” for anything work related! Her pride in NZ was reflected in giving her first-born a Māori name – Rangi – which roughly translates to ‘sky’.

Yolanda (Yoli) Dela Cruz has been our housekeeper for more than 18 years. She is the first friendly face you see upon visiting the Official Residence. Quietly efficient and always wellprepared, she is one of the reasons guests to the Official Residence are always keen for another visit.

Clara Poon has been with the High Commission almost as long as Pauline, and has her finance job down pat. She’s an outdoors person and has the best recommendations on hiking and cycling routes across Singapore.

What is your favourite Filipino dish?

Beef Caldereta with Chicken or Pork Adobo. These are very traditional dishes that everyone knows how to cook.

Do you have a favourite chef?

I like Jamie Oliver’s recipes. They are easy to follow and have a lot of natural ingredients.

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OUT & ABOUT

SOCCER

It was action stations at the ANZA Soccer Camps in July! Groups worked with dedicated coaches on skills, fitness and small-sides games. Most importantly, they had lots of school holiday fun in the outdoors with their friends! Registration for the 2021/22 season is open at anza.org.sg/sports/soccer

KILL-O-METRES

Our intrepid ANZA Kill-OMetres walkers didn’t let a small thing like a creek get in their way during a recent hike! Join this active group for day and night walks across Singapore’s beautiful green spaces, and scenic walking paths. anza. org.sg/groups/walking 14 anza

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CASUAL COFFEE

Casual Coffee went virtual for the first time, with a fun online meet up. They also ventured out for real life cuppas when restrictions allowed. Join the caffeine loving group at anza.org.sg/ groups/casual-coffee

EASY RIDERS

MAHJONG

It was a case of beginner’s luck at ANZA Mahjong in July, as four new players all won hands. Looking to learn a skill that’s lots of fun and good for your brain? Join ANZA Mahjong at anza.org.sg/groups/mahjong

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ANZA Easy Riders got into gear in July with their first ride. This new low-key cycling group is for people keen to explore Singapore’s Park Connector Network (PCNs) and other off road bike paths. You don’t need to be an experienced cyclist and there’s no early morning starts! Sign up at anza.org.sg/groups/easy-riders

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DATE: Tuesday 21 September TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm MEET: 9.20am, corner of Pagoda Street and South Bridge Road at the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple. The tour ends at a different point so take a cab or public transport.

Nearest MRT: Chinatown COST: Members $45, non-members $55

Mooncake Magic

Join us as we learn about the magical tales of the Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival, including the story of the lovely lady who flew to the moon to escape from her tyrannical husband with a rabbit by her side.

Explore the festivities of Chinatown and learn about and taste many of the different festival foods and other festival items. After stopping for drinks and mooncakes, visit a Clan Association and a bakery.

If we ‘re lucky, the boss might let us into the kitchen to see how the mooncakes are made!

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Kite Making and Flying at Marina Barrage

Bring the family along for this fun school holiday activity. Enjoy a relaxing tour of Marina Barrage with local guide Adam and discover the barrage’s three unique benefits for Singapore, before decorating your own kite. Show off your gorgeous flying creation against the backdrop of the spectacular Singapore skyline.

The tour will end at the fun hawker “Satay by the Bay” for lunch at your own expense.

DATE: Monday 3 October TIME: 9.00am – 12.00pm MEET: 8.50am, Marina Barrage reception area COST: Members – adult $40, child $35, non-members – adult $50, child $45

Discover Jalan Besar

Changi Chapel and Ford Factory This tour explores the historical events which led to the fall of Singapore to Japan during WWII. Our visit to the Changi Prison chapel and museum will provide a fascinating look at the hardships of POW’s held captive during this time. We will then drive to the Changi Beach massacre site where the ethnic cleansing known as Sook Ching took place.

Our last stop will be the former Ford Factory. This Art Deco factory was Ford’s first motor car assembly plant in Southeast Asia and was the location of the meeting between Lieutenant.

General Arthur E. Percival and General Tomoyuki Yamashita where the surrender papers were signed.

DATE: Saturday 9 October TIME: 9.30am – 1pm MEET: 9.20am at the carpark entrance of Newton Food Centre.

COST: Members $90, non-members $100

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DATE: Tuesday 14 October TIME: 9.30am – 12:00pm MEET: 9.20am, Lavender MRT, exit B COST: Members $43, nonmembers $50

Located between the Rochor and Kallang rivers, Jalan Basar was a swampy area until the land was reclaimed. Learn about the origin of various street names derived from British and French military generals, see the Holy Trinity Church and the Thekchen Choling Tibetan Buddhist Temple. Stroll past a unique collection of shophouses and discover the various architectural styles such as Rococo, Chinoiseries and Chinese Baroque. Our tour will end at the Jalan Berseh Food Centre where you will have an opportunity to enjoy local food (at your own expense).

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Little India

Inside a Shophouse

Uncover the secrets of the shophouse with guide Sarah Lev. Discover the beautiful Peranakan Baba House, see a mixture of architecture styles along Everton Road, including the earlier shophouses designed by Wee Teck Moh before World War I. Learn about the origin of shophouses and styles such as Rococo , Baroque, Jubilee and Art Deco and visit a DATE: Thursday 21 October private shophouse to glimpse the interior details.

TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm See beautiful murals painted by Singaporean MEET: 9.20am, Outram Park artist Yip Yew Chong and visit Art Porters Gallery, MRT, Exit G COST: Members $55, nonlocated inside a shophouse. End with lunch in the members $65 Tanjong Pagar area (at your own expense).

Discover the backstreets of Little India and unlock the colour and flavours of one of Singapore’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

Journey through time and hear the story of the colourful Tan Teng Niah house on Kerbau Road, built in the 1900s alongside cattle and brick factories. See street murals, meet fruit and vegetable vendors, and discover more about the garland makers on Buffalo Road. Henna tattoos, sweet shops and Ayurveda are part of the local culture you will learn about, as well as Little India’s architecture, including an art deco building, designed by Swan and Maclaren in 1894. We will end our walking tour near the Mustafa Centre and enjoy lunch (at your own expense).

DATE: Thursday 28 October TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm MEET: 9.20am, Little India MRT exit E COST: Members $43, non-members $50

Black and White Wander

Step back into a simpler, more gracious time when you visit the quiet Adam Park estate where black and white houses were built for the British civil service and members of the military.

In 1942, British defenders fought the last battle for Singapore before the Japanese occupation of Adam Park.

This tour introduces the charming architectural features of black and white houses and also explains the war years.

Escorted by a knowledgeable history and architecture guide and using audio listening sets, we will walk to Adam Drive, the site of the Sime Road WW2 POW camp (time permitting).

DATE: Saturday 30 October TIME: 9.00 – 11.00am MEET: 8.50am at SPC Petrol Station, Adam Road, 289896 COST: Members $55, non-members $65 NOTE: We shall be viewing the properties from the outside due to restrictions

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We chat to flamboyant and fabulous BERNIE DIETER, emcee of the award-winning theatrical performance La Clique, which is planned to be staged at Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 22 September to 7 November 2021.

How did you find cabaret?

What drew you to La Clique?

I was always an attention seeker from a young age darling, and cabaret just felt like a natural progression. When I ran away to Berlin at the age of 16, I met circus performers and drag queens and people who truly celebrated and embraced their differences. I knew then that I wanted to always be surrounded by those people!

La Clique is one of the most infamous variety shows in the world, and it’s truly redefined the genre of cabaret. It was always my dream to be a part of it and I am very proud to have become the first female emcee of this legendary show.

What does the show offer?

A breathtaking circus, sexy sideshow and spectacular stunts as well as a smoking hot band. And me, of course!

Is Singapore ready for La Clique? It sounds wonderfully risqué!

It is wonderfully risqué! We like to push the boundaries where we can, and it is a little bit naughty, but it’s always classy and a lot of fun.

What is your favourite onstage outfit?

I have a new faux fur coat that I had made for me by a Melbourne fashion designer.

It’s larger than life, very sexy, and also very ridiculous. I love it!

There are some incredible acts in the show – any favourites?

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These are the best acts in the world and I love them all! I’m particularly excited though about Hula hooping vixen Lisa Lottie, the Coney Island, sword swallowing, fiery goddess that is Heather Holiday, and of course the gorgeous man that is Danik! The things he can do with his body will blow your mind…

What’s performing like during Covid?

There hasn’t been much performing!

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heartbreaking time for performers and the live entertainment industry in general. The few times I’ve been able to be on stage have been so special.

What’s been your most memorable La Clique show?

We did a New Year’s Eve show at Hogmanay in Edinburgh and were invited to the castle to watch the fireworks. It was such an incredible atmosphere in the Spiegeltent, everyone was dressed in their sequins and the fireworks display afterwards was magic! Unforgettable.

Well, the acrobats spend a LOT of time in the gym but I spend most of my downtime discovering little dive bars with a good gin selection! Any Singapore tips greatly appreciated!

What do you do to limber up before a show?

Haha! See my answer to the previous question…

What are you looking forward to doing in Singapore?

The food! I’m very excited to eat everything. Also meeting the people, it will be amazing to see how people react to the show in a new city.

Why does the world need a return to live theatre in a post Covid world?

Because as humans we truly need that connection to each other.

The places to laugh, celebrate and come together with our friends and families. To hear live music, to forget about the madness of what we are living through. It feeds our souls in a way that nothing else can.

Anything else you’d like to add?

Come and play with us at the Marina Bay Sands theatre darlings - it will be an unforgettable night out and I can’t wait to see you! lacliquetheshow.com/singapore

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UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

Gotong Royong at The Art Passage by Ode to Art

THE ART PASSAGE, RAFFLES CITY SHOPPING CENTRE L3 (BY MIKUNI RESTAURANT) 252 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, 179103 Opens daily (free entrance), 10am-10pm Take an audio-guided art tour of one of Singapore’s oldest and pioneering artists, Lim Tze Peng. Featuring a unique and comprehensive collection, spanning decades in the making, from the early 1970s to 2021. With more than 20 exclusive works, get a unique overview of the artist’s evolution and his deep love for Singapore throughout his life.

The Art Passage has hosted many local and international artists – look out for more exhibitions in upcoming months such as Patrick Hughes and Patrick Rubinstein’s Art in Motion from 1 October to 30 November.

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MARINA BAY SANDS, SANDS THEATRE This talented local sixmembered vocal band rose to fame after appearing on the Chinese edition of the American television singing competition, The Sing-Off. This is their biggest live concert to date, and pre-event Covid testing will be required.

Besides popular covers – look forward to a BTS-Blackpink mash-up and original tunes, including the first single from their upcoming EP. September/October 2021

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FOODIE SINGAPORE Indulge your tastebuds with our ultimate guide to food and drink tours, cooking classes and culinary hotspots around the island.

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1 BRETTSCHNEIDER’S BAKING & COOKING SCHOOL 1 GREENDALE AVENUE 289495

bakingandcookingschool.com/ Join Baker & Cook’s talented Executive Chef Jenna White and rotating guest chefs to learn more about, well, baking and cooking! The schedule changes frequently but includes classes like milling and baking healthy grain breads, creating classic cakes, quiches and pies, or kids 2-day school holiday baking boot camps.

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woknstroll.com.sg Join food explorer Karni Tomer and her Wok ‘N Stroll guides for tours of Singapore’s gastronomic treats. Choose from a bunch of foodie adventures – from the Crazy Rich Asians inspired tour, which takes in the hawkers and cool eateries mentioned in the bestselling book, to a tour inspired by the Netflix Doco, Street Food and wet market discoveries in Little India. All food tours include bites and sips and cater to a wide range of tastes.

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singabites.com/tours Singabites guides are the best around – using their deep local knowledge and passion for food to invite guests into Singapore’s bustling food scene. Expect hidden gems, insider secrets and amazing flavours with a range of day and evening food tours. Try their Shiok Chinatown Tour, Sunset Street Eats of Katong, or Lunch With Locals in Little India and Kampong Glam. Bring your best appetite and good walking shoes!

3 FOOD PLAYGROUND 24A SAGO ST, CHINATOWN 059020

foodplayground.com.sg Join this award-winning cultural cooking class online or in the studio (if group sizes permit). Learn how to dish up three authentic local dishes, designed to help you peek into the fascinating history of Singapore’s food heritage and culture in an informal and fun atmosphere. Depending on the day, you might be mastering Nasi Lemak, Prawn Sambal, Egg Tarts or Laksa.

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5 REDMAN SHOP BY PHOON HUAT SERANGOON, SIMS LANE AND THE STAR VISTA

redmanshop.com This popular homegrown brand is the place to go for affordable and hard to find baking ingredients, tools and accessories.

Restrictions permitting, they also offer baking classes almost every day of the month – from on trend chunky cookies, to silky coconut pannacotta, and even mooncakes.

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tottstore.com Tott, or ‘Tools of the Trade’ stocks a vast array of cooking and baking equipment, kitchen tools and tableware, but it also offers a large cooking academy. There’s a variety of classes, ranging from Middle Eastern Dining to Junior Chef Pizza, Cupcakes and Donuts, Local Favourites, and much more.

8 BRASS LION DISTILLERY & TANGLIN GIN TOURS

brassliondistillery.com tanglin-gin.com Gin enthusiasts can join a fun tour of Brass Lion Distillery and catch a glimpse behind the scenes of their working distillery. Start off the $45 tour with a welcome drink and find out more about the Singapore spirit makers, including their processes and equipment. Enjoy a neat tasting flight of their three gins in the Tasting Room and stay on to enjoy more food and drinks.

Want more gin? Another fun local distillery tour can be found at Tanglin Gin in Mandai.

6 BEE AMAZED GARDENS KAMPUNG KAMPUS, 91 LORONG CHENCHARU 769201

beeamazed.com.sg Love sweet, gooey honey? Head down to Bee Amazed Garden, a unique visitors’ centre which offers educational programmes, corporate workshops, family activities, honey tasting, environmental talks and basic beekeeping lessons. Visit the beehive’s observatory where you can meet local honeybees without the danger of getting stung.

9 BOLLYWOOD VEGGIES 100 NEO TIEW ROAD (KRANJI) 719026

bollywoodveggies.com.sg Set in the rustic environment of the northwest Kranji Countryside, visiting Bollywood Veggies is a step back in time and an introduction to Singapore’s locally grown fruits, vegetable and herbs. Take a culinary class, tour the lush farm with an expert, and pick up chemical-free bananas, papayas, edible leaves and flowers, and other seasonal produce at the Earth Shop.

Stay for a delicious farm-to-table meal at Poison Ivy bistro.

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ON AN IMAGE MISSION We speak to LI KIN, Founder and Director of Image Mission, which manages Dress for Success Singapore. This ANZA Action supported charity helps women from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve economic independence by providing them with personalised coaching, support and professional attire to gain employment.

When and why was Image Mission set up?

I started Image Mission in 2015 to manage the Dress for Success Singapore affiliate, which is part of an international network of 150+ affiliates. I come from a humble background, my mother had to single-handedly raise eight children and I believe that employment is the solution to overcoming poverty.

Since then, Image Mission has served more than 780 clients through its two programmes - Dress for Success Singapore and IM Ready – with 30 percent of participants securing employment. We managed this without staff in the first five years, using a pool of dedicated volunteers from both the local and expat communities. In fact, ANZA Action was one of the first organisations I approached for support, and we are very grateful to have had many regular ANZA volunteers.

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What do you do for women?

Many of the women we serve come from low-income households or disadvantaged backgrounds. They’ve been out of the workforce for a long time and often have low self-esteem. Our programmes are designed to cover every facet of our client’s journey, from job search to employment and beyond.

The Dress for Success programme provides interview and career coaching as well as professional attire for job interviews and employment. Our boutique has workwear, shoes and accessories that we give to women who have secured a job interview or employment. Clients are referred by community partners, who make an appointment for a styling or coaching session.

I come from a humble background, my mother had to singlehandedly raise eight children and I believe that employment is the solution to overcoming poverty.

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How can ANZA members support Dress for Success?

How do the coaching sessions work?

At a coaching session, a volunteer coach provides one-to-one interview or resume preparation coaching. At an interview or employment styling session, the client is fitted by a volunteer stylist who shares dressing tips and selects an appropriate outfit for the interview, adding a finishing touch of professional make-up. Once employed, the client returns to receive a set of workwear to start off their new job.

Do you provide other training?

The IM Ready programme is a structured 4-6 weekly programme to equip clients with the skills, resources, and knowledge to become workforce ready. We now offer this programme one-to-one as well as in a workshop format.

IM Ready begins with a competencies diagnostics assessment so clients can discover their strengths and skills and better align their job search to match these. We then help clients to create a job search action plan, which will also track their progress. Other services include resume crafting/review, interview techniques and image styling.

Both programmes help them improve their confidence – to believe in themselves, their abilities, skills and experience, the way they look. This newfound confidence is most apparent after a makeover session or when they complete an assignment.

This confidence empowers them to present themselves well at the job interview because they are dressed professionally and have prepared for the

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interview questions. Getting the job, in turn, boosts their sense of self-worth and gives them the means to work towards achieving financial independence and creating a brighter future for themselves and their family. For many of our clients, this newfound confidence also helps them in other areas of their lives – they are more confident dealing with their children for example.

How has Covid affected women in the work force?

The onset of COVID-19 and the circuit breaker in April 2020 had a great impact on our clients as they are among the most economically vulnerable in Singapore - being disproportionately represented in the retail, F&B and hospitality sectors.

With kids at home and unable to go to school, women were often the ones who had to sacrifice their jobs for child care, especially single mums. Many of those in contract or part-time roles lost their jobs or had their jobs suspended.

For Image Mission, we had to quickly

We are very grateful to the many ANZA members who have supported us over the past six years as coaches and stylists. ANZA members also gave strong support at our fundraising events, especially in our start-up years.

We’re also always in need of volunteers who can help in ad-hoc event management. Whether you can commit to a regular schedule or on a project basis, we’d love to have you. Do subscribe to our mailing list at imagemission.org/contact-us so you’ll be updated on volunteering opportunities.

Alternatively, you could champion our cause by adopting us as a charity of your choice for your birthday or celebration! move our services online to meet our clients pressing needs for employment support. We redesigned our programmes to suit an online format and trained our career coaches and stylists to facilitate virtual coaching and styling sessions.

This worked out well and the move to virtual allowed us to serve women in need of support, which we continued even after physical sessions resumed. In all, we managed to conduct more than 400 sessions last year, about the same as pre-Covid in 2019.

Any future plans?

We aim to serve 2025 women by the year 2025. One of our new programme initiatives is to engage employment partners who can offer expertise in areas relevant to our clients (e.g. recruitment or insights on the types of jobs/careers available in their industry) or who have job opportunities for our clients.

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When I was 14 I got a job in one of the resorts in Coffs Harbour where we were living. I fell in love with the pace and atmosphere of the kitchen.

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Loki spent most of his professional career in Sydney before moving to Singapore in 2018 to join ATLAS as Head Chef. He started early in the kitchen, assisting chefs during his spare time in high school and deciding at 16 he wanted to make cooking his career. “I used to help mum in the kitchen when I was younger,” says Loki. “When I was 14, I got a job in one of the resorts in Coffs Harbour where we were living. I fell in love with the pace and atmosphere of the kitchen.”

After graduating from The Hotel School – Sydney, Loki began his career working for Chef George Diamond at The Keystone Group. Starting as Chef de Partie, Loki eventually rose through the ranks to run multiple venues across Sydney with the hospitality group. Most recently, he worked as Head Chef of The Coogee Pavilion with Merivale for four years, before making a move to Singapore to pursue his role with ATLAS. “We relocated to Singapore in December 2018, because of the food culture and quality of restaurants and it being a great September/October 2021

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hub to access South East Asian countries,” says Loki. “I was impressed by the culture and ethos of the ATLAS team, as well as it being one of the world’s most iconic bars.”

When crafting a new menu for the bar, Loki was looking to bring a sense of fun and familiarity to his plates. “The brief for coming on board was to write a menu that was high quality, yet approachable food. So, items like my lobster roll and sausage roll fitted straight into the menu.

So far, the lobster roll has been a fan favourite and so has the banana cream pie. But the streak frites will most likely be a main stay of the ATLAS menu.”

Atlas has a focus on drinks, with over 1000 varieties of gin and an impressive cocktail list, however Loki’s Europeaninfluenced menu provides the perfect balance. “The food compliments the drinks, but the plates aren’t complicated so they can pair easily,” says Loki. “The afternoon tea is the perfect way for nondrinkers to enjoy ATLAS with friends.”

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The laidback Sydneysider is supported in the kitchen by a crack culinary team.

“Fara, my sous chef, is my go-to when I need to get things done,” says Loki. “Being local she’s a very big help with sourcing different suppliers of food and knowing what’s available.”

Loki’s favourite thing about cooking is expanding his knowledge of flavours and techniques and he draws inspiration from reading, eating and using seasonal produce.

Lately he’s been experimenting with fermentation and teaching himself about the process through The Noma Guide to Fermentation by Chef René Redzepi. “I also really like Mediterranean food - from Spanish and Italian through to Lebanese, Greek and Turkish,” says Loki. “One of my favourite snacks

is gozleme, which is a Turkish pastry filled with spinach and white salty cheese, then grilled on hot plate. I haven’t found it in Singapore yet, but we make it at home all the time.”

The restrictions and shutdowns of Covid have impacted ATLAS, but they’ve been luckier than most F&B venues in Singapore, with patrons wanting to escape to its refined, elegant Art Deco space. “Lockdown periods are hard on everyone in hospitality, but with most people not able to travel we have found ATLAS super busy,” says Loki. “Our afternoon tea has been very popular.”

Loki was last in Australia in October 2018, and he misses loved ones and fishing on Sydney Harbour. The first thing he would eat back in Australia is a family favourite around a relaxed dinner table.

“I’d eat my mum’s lamb roast; she always cooks one when I come home.” atlasbar.sg

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Meet ANTHONY CHONG, aka ANTZ, one of Singapore’s leading street artists.

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wasn’t reaching out to the kind of public audience that I wanted with my art. Plus, a single animation project can take months, or even years to complete. As a designer, we research and are in touch with many different types of art forms - street art and graffiti caught my eye when I was looking to take my art to a different medium. I met street artist ZERO at a conference and picked up graffiti painting from him. He threw me a couple of spray cans in the street and the rest is history.

Where can we see your art?

I recently painted two pieces for the Hall of Fame at Kampong Gelam. My style is influenced by classical Asian myths and vernacular stories, such as the Chinese zodiac. “Yi Shu” (art in

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Melbourne has Hosier Lane and Singapore has Kampong Gelam. I think the street art in the neighbourhood has helped the public understand the difference between vandalism and graffiti art.

Mandarin) on Bali Lane features the monkey - composed of several smaller monkeys - playing amidst the shrubs for a piece that’s family friendly and Instagrammable. I worked with two other pioneer graffiti artists, Didier ‘Jaba’ Mathieu and Hegira on “Constant Elevation” on Ophir Road - a piece reimagining a Kampong Gelam of the future. My art can also be found at Aliwal Arts Centre - currently there’s a sidewall of murals that many of us have collaborated on. It’s also posted regularly on my Instagram (@ANTZ_RSCLS) and Facebook (@antzrscls) pages.

What is the Hall of Fame and why Kampong Gelam?

A graffiti Hall of Fame is a place where the walls can be painted on legally and having one in Singapore is great. My crew (RSCLS) and I have done a fair bit of public education on street art and graffiti. A Hall of Fame is a prime example that explains the skills involved - yes, it’s handpainted, not printed! And it’s a statement that local artists are talented enough to produce graffiti of the global standard. Kampong Gelam was where most of us street artists grew up, learnt, and became comfortable with the craft.

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How has Kampong Gelam changed the public perception of street art here?

Melbourne has Hosier Lane and Singapore has Kampong Gelam.

I think the street art in the neighbourhood has helped the public understand the difference between vandalism and graffiti art.

It’s also impacted the perception that the international audience has of Singapore. Over the few years, I’ve also seen more young artists experimenting with the art form - rising stars include SONG, Slopyone and Boon Baked!

How have surrounding businesses supported them, making it a hub for art?

The Kampong Gelam business that really started the hype was Blu Jaz. The owner, Aileen, engaged Jaba to paint on the facade of the establishment; he roped us in and we started working together on more commissions in the ‘hood. Once the rest of the surrounding businesses saw the increase in footfall that the street art brought in, they became more open and accepting of us and our art. It became a lot easier to approach them in asking for permission to paint the walls.

What are some defining street art moments?

Back when Haji Lane was being developed and undergoing a gentrification process, a few street wear retail shops hosted many hip hop parties. The business owners started engaging street artists to paint live commissions. It was a kind of performance and that was a defining moment for me.

Favourite street art in the area?

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Clash) by Jaba on the side wall of Piedra Negra restaurant.

What is Constant Elevation?

A collaborative mural between myself, Jaba and Hegira, Constant Elevation is a fictional, futuristic piece that gives a glimpse of what might lie ahead for Kampong Gelam. This piece combines Jaba’s signature flying cities, with Hegira’s signature Arabic calligraffiti, and my stone cats.

Personally, the inspiration came from the cats and their admirers that are a constant fixture in the neighbourhood.

Interpreting this love for cats in my style, I painted stone cats that draw from stone lions (a traditional Chinese architectural ornament) and fortune cats that will hopefully bring wealth and good luck to Kampong Gelam.

How can inspiring artists get involved in street art?

First, know the history of street art in Singapore. Then, look for proper guidance. The Blackbook Studio at Sultan Gate and Aliwal Arts Centre (RSCLS’ home base) - both in Kampong Gelam - are good places to start. Crews at both places would be happy to guide and point aspiring artists in the right direction.

How can visitors fully experience HOF? The art is best experienced in person. To get a full sense of the scale, strokes and diversity of styles, I recommend taking a walk or cycling around the area. You might even see some artists painting at times because the idea is that the Hall of Fame is always evolving. Once Covid restrictions are eased off, the artists have planned other activities in the pipeline, such as spray painting or stencilling workshops. Right now, to learn about each artist’s motivation, you can visit the HOF webpage

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(hof.visitkamponggelam.com.sg) and keep it open as you explore the artwork. Start from Ophir Road, closer to Beach Road - that’s where ‘Constant Elevation’ is located. Maybe cross the road to get a full view. Then walk towards North Bridge Road and cross over to Bali Lane for the full loop of works. hof.visitkamponggelam.com.sg

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What does being a native New Yorker bring to your work as a chef?

New York is a city filled with some of the best chefs in the world and the competition is tremendous, so you need to be on top of your game. Many say, ‘only the strong survive in NYC’ and it’s true. Starting my career in New York set the tone - I must strive to be the best I can possibly be if I’m to succeed as a chef.

At what age did you start cooking?

I started cooking at the age of 15 in a small pizzeria. It was a very simple job but it sparked my passion for making great food for guests to enjoy. When I turned 18, I was really challenged as a chef in a small bistro called Joe & Maggies. This was a fantastic experience and took me to the next level. At that stage, I realised I wanted to make it my career.

How did working in Europe sharpen your technique?

While working in Switzerland under Chef Philippe Rochat, I was exposed to the most magnificent ingredients of each season.

Every week we would butcher whole game – this was amazing to me. Having lived and worked in New York, the opportunity to constantly work with the freshest ingredients really sparked a passion for cooking.

When did you first taste Asian flavours ?

I’ve always been curious about different tastes and flavours from around the world. Growing up, I tried new cuisines and I grew fond of Asian spices from a surprisingly young age. I wanted to learn more about the traditional techniques so I made my way over to Asia and learnt from the best.

Where have you worked in Asia?

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to broaden my knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine.

In Tokyo, I opened CÉ LA VI, again focusing on local flavours.

I supplemented this by spending time in a few restaurants to learn more about local Japanese cuisine, including Il Restaurante with Luca Fantin, Beige with Alain Ducasse, and Totoya Uoshin. I‘ve also worked in Bali, at a restaurant called Batan Waru which specialises in Balinese cuisine.

In Bangkok, I did a couple of stints at Nahm under David Thompson, and Bo.lan under Bo and Dylan James in order to learn the authentic techniques of Thai cooking. Finally, I worked in Taipei opening CÉ LA VI and Nha Trang in Vietnam with Chef Michael Bao at Evason Ana Mandara specialising in Vietnamese cuisine.

Which was the most influential city for your cooking and career growth?

Joey’s 3 favourite hawker dishes

BREAKFAST: Kaya toast with poached egg with Kopi C Kosong (coffee with evaporated milk, no sugar) LUNCH: Soy sauce chicken with rice and ice soursop DINNER: Grilled skate wing with calamansi and a Tiger beer

Hong Kong. I opened Café Gray Deluxe in The Upper House hotel with Chef Gray Kunz. We worked closely with local farms, applying fresh, local ingredients to our cuisine.

When did you come to Singapore and what drew you to the role at CÉ LA VI? I moved here in 2017, when the opportunity came about to join CÉ LA VI. Following my visit to Singapore and MBS I immediately knew that it was a perfect fit for me. I fell in love with the views from our venue. Having submerged myself in Asian cuisine in Hong Kong from 2009, the opportunity to run a restaurant using modern techniques to showcase Asian flavours was impossible to turn down.

Tell us about the Sky High Hawker concept and why you launched it at CÉ LA VI? With the closure of the city due to the impact of the pandemic we wanted to launch an initiative that brought the community together. We invited local chefs and hawkers to cook together, demonstrating the amazingly diverse cuisine available in Singapore. We opened up our restaurant, enabling guests to taste their most loved local dishes while overlooking their city.

What do you love about Singapore’s hawker culture?

It’s extremely diverse! I love the fact that it’s not just one cuisine with similar taste profiles. You have dishes like laksa, roti prata,

kaya toast, chicken rice, fish head curry, sate ayam. There are so many influences, it’s a honeypot of cultures, flavours and cooking techniques, creating a really unique and special heritage.

Who are Singapore’s hawker treasures?

I love the chicken satay in Makansutra or the tahu gorang (deep fried tofu with peanut sauce) at Old Satay Club

How do you promote sustainable practises?

I work very closely with my purchasing team and purveyors to source not only the best ingredients but also make sure we use ocean friendly seafood. The use of fresh, quality ingredients is essential in cooking. It’s very easy to source great ingredients in Singapore because we have an abundance of products at our fingertips. I do my best to avoid importing products but of course sometimes we have no choice.

Tell us about the 2021 CÉ LA VI menu and how it embraces community?

Our new menu is simple, delicious, and made to share. It’s all about bringing people together, having a fun dining experience in a convivial setting.

What’s always in your fridge at home?

Thai chilli, my wife is Indonesian and I have to keep her happy!

What’s your favourite cocktail and dinner party dish?

My favourite cocktail is the Old Fashioned. I love preparing large roasts for dinner parties, they’re always a crowd pleaser and my kids love them.

Anything else you’d like us to know?

As an “Ang Moh” I have the highest tolerance for chilli in all of Singapore! celavi.com/ar/singapore September/October 2021

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North London Collegiate School (Singapore)

CELEBRATES ITS FOUNDING YEAR

NLCS (Singapore) is proud to be celebrating the outstanding success of its inaugural year in Southeast Asia.

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aunching a new international school in Singapore during recent global events has been an unforgettable and truly remarkable journey, demonstrating the resilience, grit and innovation of teachers and students alike. The positivity of our community shone through during our tenure in our temporary campus at the beginning of the academic year and the move to our state of the art, purposebuilt home on Depot Road in January 2021. As the year progressed, and all schools were required to move to Home Based Learning, our ability to support each other and adapt to the ever-changing landscape was demonstrated once again.

Founding Principal, Paul Friend, reflects on the year; “It’s been about growth, development, and broadening horizons.

It’s been about building character and resilience, about supporting each other and, above all, making the most of what’s before us.

As Principal, I quite literally couldn’t be prouder.”

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A RICH HISTORY AND TRADITION NLCS (Singapore) takes pride in being the fourth school in the prestigious NLCS network, drawing on the rich history and tradition of the founding school in the UK. Our aim is to provide our students with an inspirational and life changing educational experience that will ensure they become successful, well rounded and compassionate human beings. NLCS (Singapore) produces scholars and critical thinkers, individuals who have the ability and drive to bring positive change to the world around them.

Our first-class education is delivered by a team of passionate teachers who are all subject specialists and experts in their field.

We empower our teachers to inspire a love for their subjects and deliver a broad and flexible curriculum that goes beyond the syllabus.

With a focus on academic rigour, we build on students’ confidence to aim high and fulfil their potential and ambition. This paves the way for a “floors, not ceilings approach” and inspires life-long learning.

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A supportive environment

A focus on outstanding pastoral care ensures we meet the needs of the individual, not just the needs of the cohort. We recognise that each and every classroom is filled with unique individuals who have different interests, skills, talents, experiences and world views. We create a caring and supportive environment both in and out of the classroom, fostering a community built on positive relationships between staff and students and between students themselves.

Our Senior School team explains; “The heartbeat of any successful school is its students and, despite the restrictions on movement, interaction and performance, ours have comfortably exceeded even the most optimistic expectations that we had of them. They have truly embraced the NLCS ethos, facing academic challenges head-on as well as setting up academic societies, committing to genuine community service programmes and taking part in myriad cocurricular activities.”

A spirit of scholarship also enables all students to recognise excellence and realise that it is attainable no matter where they come from. This stems from the school’s core belief in the transformative power of academic engagement, and that a culture of scholarship should extend beyond the classroom and permeate the wider life of our schools.

To further our students’ understanding, we deliver a series of ‘McCabe Lectures’, named after former NLCS (UK) Headmistress Bernice McCabe OBE, providing opportunities for students to hear from industry experts, exposing them to high-level academic discourse.

Enrichment is another essential element of our educational programme and serves to support and enhance each student’s academic development, as well as helping to shape their character and personality.

We offer a rich and vibrant co-curricular provision across academic subjects, music, drama, sports, the creative arts and beyond.

Our location and campus

Located centrally, the NLCS (Singapore) school campus on Depot Road has a builtup area of approximately 300,000 sq ft, with modern and impressive facilities to support students’ learning.

These include, but are not limited to, a 50-metre Olympic sized swimming pool, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, sports field, fully equipped gymnasium, tennis courts, fitness studio, dance studio,

purpose built performing arts centre, 700 seat auditorium, lecture theatre, music technology suite and recording studio.

Our sports provision offers opportunities for students who would not only like to participate in the recreational CCA programme, but also in school representative sports teams as well as elite coaching. We are also a full member of the Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools (ACSIS) which allows our students to compete in a wide range of sports with other international schools across Singapore.

As we look forward to August 2021 and welcome our first cohort of Sixth Form students, we are incredibly excited by the prospect of what they will achieve in the years ahead. NLCS (UK) has maintained its record of being the most successful IB School in the UK since first offering the IB Diploma Programme fifteen years ago.

NLCS (Singapore) offers an exceptional British education for students aged 3 - 18. Enrollment is open throughout the year. For more information on availability, the admissions process or to book a tour, please contact our Admissions team on +65 6989 3000 or email enquiries@nlcssingapore.sg and we will be very happy to support you.

North London Collegiate School (Singapore) 130 Depot Road, Singapore 109708 nlcssingapore.sg

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Are you considering a move back to Australia or New Zealand and want to supercharge your career chances before you land? Aussie repatriation expert MARGOT ANDERSEN has tips for keeping your business networks alive and re-entering the workforce with plenty of options.

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argot Andersen has been working to support Aussie repats for a number of years. She founded Insync Network Group, a community designed to connect and support returning expats, both professionally and personally.

She’s also the host of the podcast Boomeranging: Expat to Repat, interviews with Australians who have navigated career and life back home after years overseas.

Margot reveals that it’s not always easy to find new work roles down under after a stint in Singapore. “On the podcast we’ve had a lot of conversations with recent repats and Aussies based in Singapore at the moment. Feedback from our network is that many Australians struggle to find roles in Australia after working overseas.”

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Australians are struggling with the job market back home and experienced barriers finding work back in Australia.

“If your career has met the challenge of living and working in Singapore, then you might think coming home will be easy,” says Margot. “In Singapore, chances are you have achieved amazing things you never thought you would – in both work and life.

Read any current job ad and it seems every Australian employer is looking for agility, innovation and an ability to work in diverse teams; all expat traits. What Australian company wouldn’t want someone with Asian experience? But you might be shocked by the reality.”

Some expats are surprised to find their international experience isn’t seen as valuable by local recruiters. “As someone who works with returned expats, being told international experience is ‘not relevant’ is common feedback,” says Margo.

“Research found two thirds of recruiters feel this way and

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that four in five recruiters feel reluctant or are cautious to recommend returned expats for Australian-based roles.”

Says Michael, a Regional Sales Director; “I have been told my eight years of international experience, half in Singapore, is difficult to translate because I’ve been out of the local market and can’t talk to local challenges.”

Getting prepared

Australia is a much smaller market than a global hub like Singapore, says Margot, and that makes a difference.

“The focus is local and often very parochial, and many recruiters do not have an understanding of international job markets. The trick for expats is to be aware and to prepare accordingly, starting before you leave the Little Red Dot.” It also pays to look further afield and be ready for an industry change when you land back home.

“Despite two decades of leading card technology for global banks in Asia, Europe and the US, the big four Aussie banks didn’t seem to want to know me when I got home,” says Jan, GM and Board Director.

“Eventually through my networks, I found my home and my people in the start-up sector.”

CONTRIBUTE BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Investment professional Shane Masters tried three times to return home to Australia to a job after fifteen years overseas, finally cracking the code after he started to contribute to his industry from overseas by speaking at Australian conferences and contributing to trade articles.

“Like Shane, it’s important to try and provide value back to your industry and get your name out there before you return home,” That old adage, it’s who you know, will stand you in good says Margot. “What insight or knowledge from Singapore could stead during repatriation. “According to Advance research, be useful to a similar organisation in Australia? Do you have 49% of expats eventually found a role through a connection, so a contact in Singapore that could help a local Australian start by identifying who you already know,” says Margot. “Who business you might like to work for in the future?” can help you understand the market? Who can introduce you to

Research your market

local recruiters and potential hiring managers?”

Before you fly out, update your networks in both Asia and Australia on what you’ve been up to. “If you haven’t kept in regular contact with your networks, ensure you educate them on your recent career moves,” advises Margot. “Australian journalist Bryce Corbett spent 10 years living in Paris working for the International Chamber of Commerce, yet when he came home, one person in his network referred to him as ‘the gossip columnist’, a role and life he had 15 years ago prior to life overseas.”

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It pays to localise your business background and career achievements to cater to the Australian market. “Draw out universal proof points of your experience, including problems you solved, financial metrics you achieved, and teams that you managed, rather than focusing on countries you might have conquered,” advises Margot.

Be clear about your skill set. “Recruiters tend to look at your skills in isolation, rather than your combined skill set, so don’t assume they’ll automatically know what you can do based on your previous job title alone.”

Jump online and research local lingo in the job market.

“When talking job titles, use an equivalent Australian title,” says Margot. “This ensures you’re on the same page as the recruiter and demonstrates you know how the local market works. If the brand you worked for in Singapore doesn’t exist in Australia, find an equivalent brand in the market so you can compare your experiences.”

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Connect with returned expats

There’s no better time to connect with fellow repats than when you’re re-entering the local job market. “Other Australian

repatriates will understand your experience and the challenge of finding a job in the local market,” says Margot. “Seek them out to help with your education, potential job opportunities and importantly, for support.”

Having mates who understand what you’re going through will help you settle back into life in your home country. “Support is vital because chances are your job search is going to coincide with a giant dose of ‘reverse culture shock’,” says Margot. “The first weeks coming home are often a blur of logistics, reestablishing a home life, potentially settling kids into school.

However, after a few months many former expats are hit with the full impact of reverse culture shock and this is where other repats become invaluable.”

Fellow expats also make great hirers. Chief People Officer and repat Jane Hollman says she now actively looks for Aussie expats to include in recruitment processes.

“Having been an expat, I know expats are measured risk-takers, problem solvers and people who are experienced working with diverse teams. They can make great hires for dynamic organisations!” insyncnetworkgroup.com September/October 2021

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The most common problem for children’s dental health is tooth decay. Dr Jason Fang explains how to keep decay away with these easy tips and tricks.

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ooth decay (or dental caries) is a common problem afflicting adults and children alike all over the world. Did you know that 4 in every 10 Australian and New Zealand children (aged 5-10) have dental caries? Of those, about 1 in 4 kids have untreated decay. This affects over 600 million children worldwide, which is staggering because tooth decay in kids is preventable! Before we go into how to prevent it, let’s try and understand the science behind decay.

WHAT CAUSES TOOTH DECAY? There is a balance between different types of bacteria in our mouth, with some species producing acid known as cariogenic bacteria. If these bacteria are not cleaned off, the acid they produce can cause our teeth to lose minerals such as calcium from the tooth, this is known as demineralisation.

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If this is allowed to continue, eventually it will lead to a hole in the tooth, which we know as tooth decay.

IS DEMINERALISATION REVERSIBLE? Demineralisation is reversible to a certain extent. The mouth is in constant flux between demineralisation

(losing mineral content in the teeth) and remineralisation (depositing mineral content in the teeth). Snacking on foods with high sugar content as well as drinking soft drinks will lower the PH in the mouth, causing demineralisation, while brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste and keeping hydrated will allow saliva to play a

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protecting ‘remineralising’ role for the teeth. If we change the environment from a ‘demineralising’ environment, back to a more favourable remineralising environment, early decay can be stopped from progressing.

WHAT ROLE DOES DIET PLAY? Tooth decay is caused by how frequently we snack and how long our teeth are exposed to food. This doesn’t mean just lollies and fizzy drinks; this includes foods that are high in natural sugars or starch. Every time we eat our teeth are exposed to the sugars in food. The bacteria in our mouths (plaque) are fed by these sugars to make acid which causes the tooth decay.

It’s not all bad news. No one is saying that your children should never be allowed to eat sugary foods again! Rather, when choosing snacks, be aware of how much sugar is in them. A good rule of thumb is to aim for less than 10g of sugar per 100g serving. If the product contains fruit, allow for less than 20g of sugar per 100g serving. Remember that food that claims to have ‘no added sugar’ often has a higher amount of natural sugar. The nutritional information for most products can be found on the back of the packaging.

Just as importantly, reduce the number of times your children eat these foods and make sure they are eaten in an appropriate time frame, not over long periods.

DOES KEEPING TEETH CLEAN HELP REDUCE DECAY? Maintaining good oral hygiene can also reduce decay risk! By brushing twice a day for two minutes each time, as well as flossing daily, we can remove the acid producing bacteria before they cause damage.

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Avoid snack foods th at are sticky, gummy, chewy or sw eet.

Avoid grazing! Have set meal times and form a routine.

Limit fruit to two se rvings per day. Frui t is good but too muc h can be harmful.

Give your kids wate r with every meal to help wash away lin gering food.

Be selective with sn acks. Veggies, cheeses and lean m eats are healthy an d tasty options.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY CHILD VISIT THE DENTIST? Six monthly routine visits to the dentist completes the last piece of the puzzle. Tooth decay can be discovered early before it becomes worse! Gone are the days of just drilling and filling. If spotted early, the dentist may conservatively treat areas of demineralisation before they become a hole by applying fluoride topically to arrest decay. They’re also able to identify high risk areas, such as deep grooves in erupting adult teeth, that can be sealed off preemptively using ‘fissure sealants’ so they can be protected from decay in future.

WHAT AGE SHOULD I BRING MY CHILD FOR THEIR FIRST CHECK-UP? We generally advise the first dental visit to be around 12 months old, however it’s never too late to get started.

It’s important to pick up any possible problems early! This is also a great opportunity to acclimatise your child to the dental clinic setting, so their first visit to the dentist is a positive experience!

Dr Jason Fang is an Australian dentist, hailing from Perth. He has been practicing in Singapore for the last eight years. He takes pride in connecting with and treating locals and the expat community, providing personalised, friendly dental services for the whole family.

This has been a tricky time for expats having difficulty visiting their family dentist back home but Dr Fang is pleased to offer a continuous quality of care at the same high standard offered at home.

Fang Dental, 304 Orchard Road 05-52 Call: 6235 8183, WhatsApp: 90298469 or visit fangdental.sg

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Stylist JULIET HARPER offers tips for finding the right globally-inspired porcelain and pottery for every dining occasion.

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hen we were able to freely travel, I would discover ceramics of all kinds in every corner of the globe - from the blue and white Delftware I found in Holland, the Azulejo in Portugal, to the colourful Majolica ceramics spilling out of the stores in Positano, Italy. Equally, I was drawn to fine bone china mugs from Harrods in London or Beatrix Potter collectibles, which line the shelves of Duty Free shops throughout the UK. There’s nothing prettier than eggs served in dainty Polish egg cups, tea in fine china cups, or rich coffee in large mugs. There’s nothing better than a long alfresco lunch, with food served on a complete set of Mediterranean tableware.

Confined to the shops of Singapore, where do we find similar items to serve as a reminder of exotic places we may have explored this past summer and those familiar spots we miss visiting?

Sophie Auport (sophieallport.com) has a stunning collection of fine bone china mugs made in the UK - a perfect gift for every family member. They’re available online or at Culina Dempsey (culina. com.sg). They go quickly so snap them up when you see them in store. For animal or garden lovers, Sophie’s whole collection is heavenly. There’s also a sports series!

Recently I stumbled across Iggy’s Crafts pop up at Cluny Court (facebook. com/iggyscrafts.sg) and discovered a colourful collection of melamine plates and tableware that are the exact replicas of those found in Spain and Morocco.

They come in all shapes and sizes and are

Andaman free-form dinner plates, KRA Sanctuary

When setting the table try to match your flower arrangement with your napkins and crockery.

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Napkins from Island Living

Melamine plate from Iggy’s Crafts

Sophie Auport mugs in her garden series

Karst dinnerwear set, KRA Sanctuary

perfect to use poolside, but the oversized platters are the winners. If the Med vibe isn’t what you are looking for, there is a tropical range with green leafy platters and coastal colours. For more melamine copies of the ceramic originals from Positano, Italy, go to Smallable online (smallable.com/en). Lighter than hauling a set home from Europe and delivery is free with larger orders!

After a mid-afternoon siesta in Spain, tapas and sangria are usually on the agenda before transitioning to the evening meal a few hours later. Invest in a dozen or so small tapas plates, buy some good olives, octopus and manchego cheese and you have what it takes to get you through to dinner at 11pm.

Daiso (daisosingapore.com.sg) often has a very good selection of small plates in black and white that look like handmade pottery with rough edges.

Juliet Harper is the owner of The Style Affair, offering interior design and styling services the-styleaffair. com

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At $2 a piece they are a steal and wash very well in the dishwasher. For a more sophisticated look, Bowerbird (bowerbird.com.sg) has dainty little tapas plates with brass edges in leafy patterns and various colours.

Closer to home, you can purchase incredible stoneware inspired by the limestone karsts of Southern Thailand at KRA Sanctuary (krasanctuary.com).

The Karst or Andaman collections are an indulgent expense you won’t regret. Set the table with a collection of 4, 6 or 8.

Sophie Auport (www.sophieallport.com) mugs in her bird series available at Culina.

STYLE TIPS:

Pondering your table setting? Make a mood board and play around with colour, kitchen items, flowers and leaves.

Currently organic shapes in ceramics, and wooden or brass utensils are on-trend.

Use colours that represent nature in cool sage green and florals. Go either light or very bright but don’t mix the two!

Kitchen tiles set the scene, with stoneware dinner plates and napkins with raw edges from Island Living (islandliving.sg) inspired by eucalyptus leaves, another reminder of home.

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Defining the brief

The logistics of buying property and moving house are complicated at the best of times.

However, managing that process from overseas is infinitely more complex.

Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory in Sydney has the experience and expertise to make the transition as smooth as possible and help secure the Unique and best possible outcome. No matter timely the context or unique challenges opportunities involved, having a trusted local advisor One of the key as a single point of contact can make a strengths in using the world of difference. Here are some of the services of a Buyer’s Advisor is access ways that Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory can to properties help you find the ideal property.

To secure the right property, clearly define your specific needs. Not sure what you want? The Brady Marcs team can work with you to determine a clear brief from the outset and are experienced in asking questions that give you a clear and complete picture. Expats should consider the usual property considerations personal style or taste, location, local amenities, the flow of the floorplan, and the presence of natural light – but also additional needs such as having a strong rental profile to maximise rental yield, scope to renovations, and value for money.

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wouldn’t get. Our team have established relationships with a wide network of selling agents across Sydney, allowing direct access to off-market properties and direct lines of communication. We take a thorough and proactive approach for clients, delivering exceptional results that would not otherwise have been possible.

Choosing an area

The most fundamental question when buying property from overseas is knowing where in Sydney to live or invest. Personal factors must be considered, including being close to friends and family, or wanting to explore an entirely new region.

In either context, current knowledge and research of neighbourhoods and suburbs becomes essential. The depth of local knowledge held by the Brady Marcs team is invaluable.

Knowing the schools, transport and amenities Knowing the location of international and private schools can be particularly

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relevant for expats and is just one of the many areas of expertise that our team can assist with. A good understanding of transport routes and how they align to family needs is a huge factor in decisionmaking, such as proximity to schools, the CBD, local parks, and family.

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Facilitating time differences

The Brady Marcs team pride themselves on offering exceptional customer service and always going the extra mile to deliver great results. The team strives to balance the challenges of different time zones and busy work schedules for their clients when communicating.

Not being able to physically visit an open A smooth transition house or auction can be limiting for expats. Our team members will visit opens period on your behalf and provide detailed video One of the biggest unknowns during an international relocation is the overlap in walk-throughs, photos, and live video time between arriving in Australia and calls. being able to move into a home. Even if Bidding at auction settlement is fast and the property becomes One of the most valuable services we physically available, furniture can take offer is bidding at an auction on behalf of months to arrive. Our team are experienced clients. The Brady Marcs team removes in organising short-term accommodation emotion from an often highly stressful in a similar area. They’ve even arranged situation and brings experience in for a complete furniture fit-out, ready for forming a key bidding strategy. Whether clients to move into as soon as they arrive in person at a physical auction or online, in Sydney. The key is in pre-empting each our team have the expertise to ensure step of the process with helpful tips, tricks, the best outcome while ensuring clear and professional connections. boundaries are established before an Negotiating the contract auction.

Our team are very experienced in Due diligence successfully negotiating on price and Our team can manage and coordinate amendments to a sales contract, and all required due diligence on a property, managing the process between vendors, including pest reports, researching local selling agents and solicitors. Even if a development applications, and accessing property is going to auction, terms can be Strata reports. We act as a single point agreed prior to auction should the client be of contact for all external professionals the successful bidder. Brady Marcs helps during this process. manage the process to run as smoothly as

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possible while ensuring the best outcome for clients.

Understanding tax implications

There are many tax considerations for expats, and it’s best to enlist professional help.

Brady Marcs can make recommendations of professional accountants and financial advisors who can help demystify any issues.

As an independent advisory, our team can offer objective advice and recommendations for choosing professionals unique to your circumstances.

Property management

For any investment property, ensuring trusted Property Management is in place is essential. We offer a range of Property Management solutions to ensure a complete service for our clients.

At the end of the day, buying property from overseas doesn’t need to be stressful.

What’s required is a trusted partner and clear, meaningful communication. Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory has an exemplary track record in delivering exceptional results for clients.

If you are an expat returning home, or you are keen to explore investment opportunities while overseas, Brady Marcs is here to help.

For more information, including case studies and resources, or to book an obligation-free video consultation with a member of the Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory team, email lucy@bradymarcs.com.au or visit bradymarcs.com.au/expats.

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5 Reasons Men Should See a GP Regularly

Men statistically go to the doctor less than women.

We asked DR NEIL FORREST from Osler Health International for his insight into this behaviour and why it needs to change.

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MEN DIE YOUNGER THAN WOMEN. There are many reasons for this but a significant factor is that women are protected from earlier onset heart disease by having higher levels of oestrogen. At Osler Health we can help assess your risk of future heart attack and stroke, and take measures to prevent them! This can include controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, diagnosing and reversing pre-diabetes and arranging ongoing screening.

MEN GENERALLY WAIT LONGER TO SEEK HELP WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH. They also discuss these issues less with their friends. Seeing a GP if you are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression can be the first step on the road to fixing these issues, and you can talk to us in confidence. Many men feel that mental health problems simply have to be endured but this is not true!

THERE ARE SOME CANCERS WHICH ONLY AFFECT MEN. Testicular cancer often affects men in their 20’s and 30’s. Prostate cancer is more common over 50. For the prostate we can run tests to try to pick up cancers at an early stage, and for testicular lumps we can check these for you – most are harmless and do not require treatment. Lung cancer and colon cancer affect both sexes but are more common in men. Like all cancers, they are much easier to treat when caught early.

UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS ARE MORE COMMON FOR MEN IN MOST COUNTRIES. These include obesity, excessive alcohol intake, smoking and recreational drug use. This is another reason why men have a shorter life expectancy. Lifestyle changes are the most effective way to improve your overall health but can be difficult to sustain on your own. We can help support you

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through this process, and offer advice on the most effective lifestyle improvements for your individual circumstances.

MEN ARE OFTEN RELUCTANT TO SEEK HELP WITH THEIR SEXUAL HEALTH. Erectile dysfunction affects the majority of men in their lifetime. There are a range of different causes and we can run some tests to check for these. Most importantly, we can offer treatment to fix the problem, restore your confidence and enhance your sex life. The other sexual health issue is sexually transmitted infection (STI’s). These are generally easy to diagnose and treat, and results are much better if the problem is addressed earlier. Again, appointments are confidential and discreet.

Of course, some men are very good at getting regular check-ups. If you’re already pretty good at this stuff, try to be there for your friends as someone they can talk to, and point them in the right direction for help.

September is ‘Prostate Awareness Month’ and 10 September is ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’, so why not take the opportunity to check in with us if you’re worried?

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Make an appointment 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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T I: PAR Creating Your Personal Brand

CAREERS BY DESIGN

W HEN: Wednesday 22 Sept TIME: 10:30am – 11:30am COST: $20 Members $30 Nonmembers

Join us for a dynamic and interactive career development series!

Having a unique, well-defined and authentic personal brand will extend your reach, visibility and networking capabilities, helping you stand out from the crowd. This session will provide you with an understanding of the key components of a great brand and how that translates to your career goals. This program also examines the role of a “story” in articulating your brand as well as tips on overcoming career challenges through strong branding.

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Resumes That Get You Noticed Recruiters or employers often spend less than 15 seconds scanning a resume before deciding whether a candidate should be shortlisted. A well-written, impactful resume is an absolute necessity in creating a great first impression and securing an interview. This session will show you the four key principles of effective resume writing and other valuable tools and techniques, including how to write an impactful and relevant cover letter.

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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 how to structure an investment property for tax benefits.

How should I structure my investment property for tax purposes?

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ith all the hype in Australia now on the very hot property market, this is an extremely common question, so below I have set out some of the factors which should be considered.

FINANCE: This can largely dictate your structuring options and with interest rates at record lows, this can be attractive (however make sure you run your numbers if there is a rate rise). As an expat, any tax loss that your property makes, if not utilised that year, will continue to roll forward forever, until used against future Australian sourced income such as positive rental income, capital gains or salary and wages. This can have quite an accumulative effect over several years and can result in a lovely bonus when you eventually return to Australia and can enjoy some taxfree income. Importantly, you should always start with a mortgage broker to check your borrowing capacity, structure options and obtain a pre-approval before you make an offer.

an apportioned 50% capital gains tax discount upon sale, access to the losses which the property derives (as the losses stay aligned to the ownership) and access to the principal place of residence exemption should you decide to move into the property in the future. On death, the property will also transfer stamp duty free in accordance with your Will, however the capital gains tax cost base will be retained.

DISCRETIONARY TRUST:

INDIVIDUAL OR JOINT OWNERSHIP: This is generally

Lending can be a little tricky through a trust, and the trust also cannot distribute a tax loss. However, if the property is positively geared, the trust can distribute the income over several different resident beneficiaries such as children (up to $416 each), adult children (18 or older and adult marginal tax rates apply), nonworking spouses and parents (watch Centrelink Pension benefits). Land Tax can be higher in a trust, and there are additional compliance costs to keep the accounts and file a trust tax return. The trust can also run for 70 years so good for asset succession planning.

the easiest option to secure a loan and the benefits can include access to

Lending can also be tricky through a

AUSTRALIAN COMPANY:

company and the company cannot distribute a loss. You can claim travel to inspect your property if owned through a company, however you miss out on access to the 50% CGT discount. Further, a company will generally tax the profits at 30%, then it can pay a dividend to a non-resident shareholder without any top up tax.

SMSF: Acquiring a property in a selfmanaged superannuation fund (SMSF) is sadly not an option for an expat so you will have to wait until you return to Australia before considering this.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Land Tax can be a nasty surprise if you have multiple properties in the one state, a part foreign ownership or large land holdings.

Stamp Duty cannot be avoided however some concessions are available if you plan to move into the property within 6-12 months.

Most importantly, the above is very general and each person’s circumstances are unique so we highly recommend contacting us for an obligation free consultation so we can tailor the right advice for you.

Contact Tristan on Tristan.perry@selectinvestorsaustralia.sg / +65 9108 6398 (WhatsApp/Call) 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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PERANAKAN FEAST “I took this photo at an ANZA Set Lunch Group meet up.

We enjoyed cool drinks and a Peranakan feast in March 2021.”

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TA ST E BU D S

SMOKED SALMON PATE

JOANNA COOPER, author of Our Tamarama Kitchen is a huge fan of healthy and tasty food made easy. She loves serving this salmon starter with crudites and crackers. “This is a delicious and super easy salmon pate that takes no time at all to prepare. I make it on special occasions as a canapé offering. It can also be used piled onto a crusty fresh baguette for a picnic. It tastes heavenly and is loved by all.”

Serves 8 as a canape INGREDIENTS

200g Woodridge traditional hot smoked salmon (skin off ) 120g mascarpone cheese, or you can use crème fraiche Zest of 1 lemon Juice of half a lemon Sprinkle of Murray River salt flakes and black pepper to season Sprigs of fresh dill, snipped. Leave some for decoration

VARIATION

Try adding a teaspoon of minced horseradish to the mascarpone/crème fraiche mix for a subtle kick

Photo: Matt Johnson

METHOD

1. Using a fork, mash the salmon in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add the mascarpone cheese or crème fraiche, lemon zest, lemon juice and combine.

Add the salmon to the mascarpone cheese or crème fraiche mixture and combine well. Add some fresh ground black pepper to the mix.

2. Taste the pate to see if it needs any salt flakes, more pepper, or a little more lemon juice. Snip in some dill leaves and mix carefully.

3. Pile onto a pretty plate or bowl and garnish with dill. Serve with poppy seed crackers or a delicious fresh French baguette.

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KERRY LOW checks out a waterfront Italian restaurant which uses Japanese ingredients to offer show stopping fusion flavours.

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opo Teatro, meaning “after the theater” is a new restaurant aptly located in Esplanade - Theaters on the Bay. It pays homage to two of the world’s most celebrated cuisines: Italian and Japanese, presenting Italian classics like antipasti, pizza, and pasta with ingredients from Japan.

Enjoying both alfresco and indoor dining, this glam 86-seater waterfront space is perfect for a business lunch, relaxed evening by the waterfront with friends, or a romantic dinner soaking up the twinkling Singapore skyline.

With a wide-ranging menu, there’s something for everyone here. Our meal started with a freshly baked plate of focaccia while enjoying an iced lemon tea, elegantly served in a wine glass adorned with a slice of orange and a thyme sprig. We were in for a treat when the first antipasti dish was Japan Sakoshi Bay Oysters, gratinated Rockefeller style, an exquisite preparation highlighting the freshness of the oysters. They’re also part of the larger Dopo Signature Seafood Platter ($38). The next dish was a generous serving of Sake Flambe Mussels ($20); locally farmed green lipped mussels with shio kombu and a delicate sake broth.

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I could easily spend a long afternoon with a couple of these plates, a basket of focaccia, and a bottle of Pinot Grigio.

Following our antipasti, we had the Pizza Verde ($24).

Dopo Teatro pizzas are a work of art, starting with the right flour and the 36-hour fermentation process, creating a light, delicious and crispy crust. The Pizza Verde has a pistachio creme base, topped with mortadella, toasted pistachios and wild rocket. It’s a must have!

Moving on to the pasta, the Seafood Paccheri ($25) was next. Do not underestimate the simplicity of the name, this is a deeply sophisticated dish with many elements and first-class flavours. Flawlessly cooked handmade Paccheri pasta (a very wide noodle), topped with a Japanese octopus ragu, Japanese baby crabs and ice plants. The highlight of the dish is the uni foam, probably less than a foam and more of a silky and ultra-light Uni cream. This is a pasta dish I would travel across town to

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eat! Moving on we tried the Barramundi Ballotine Arrosto ($32), impeccably prepared locally farmed roasted barramundi served with charred broccolini, preserved lemons, leek marmalade, pesto arrabiata and roasted rosemary crushed potatoes Desserts included the delicate Millefoglie al Limone ($16); thin and crunchy puff pastry with yuzu crème pasticcera, vanilla chantilly, fresh berries and lemon sorbet.

The second dessert was Dopo’s signature Pistachio Cannoli ($16) While rich-looking, it’s a crispy and light cocoa cannoli filled with whipped pistachio ganache and topped with sea salt dulce de leche, toasted pistachios and matcha gelato.

VERDICT: This bold newcomer impresses with its reinterpretation of Italian flavours, Japanese ingredients and stunning waterfront location.

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DRINK

We get to know MO BAR Manager ADRIAN BESA and his incredible nomadic cocktail series at the Mandarin Oriental’s glam in-house drinking spot.

Tell us about the latest cocktail list at MO BAR? MO BAR’s current Volume Three cocktail menu is inspired by our latest travels and virtual collaborations around the region, focusing on using indigenous ingredients, local spirits, traditional techniques, and modern equipment.

What’s one drink visitors must order at MO BAR? “SARIMANOK”, inspired by the mythical creature from the southern part of the Philippines that looks after the region, bringing fortune and good favours. It’s made with croissant fat-washed rum, jasmine green tea kombucha, mango and peaches, and finished with edible rice paper printed with edible ink featuring the beautiful colours of the Sarimanok and the Philippines.

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Favourite cocktail?

Smoked Boulevardier Bar snack?

Wasabi chips Singapore bar?

Jigger and Pony World bar?

Bamboo Bar, Bangkok One person you’d like to share a cocktail with?

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Sarimanok

“WHITE RABBIT” is a clarified kimchi Bloody Mary. The Korean-inspired cocktail is made with poblano infused tequila, fresh tomatoes, kimchi, Korean black garlic, spices, and finished with a tomato crisp from the clarification method, topped with black garlic cream and micro shiso leaf.

What’s special about MO BAR and why should people visit?

Inspired by the Pacific Ocean, the rich culture of Asia’s ports and the travellers who journey between them, MO BAR has designed a series of cocktail menus for guests to experience the rich culture and history of the region.

We aim to give each guest a unique experience with a full menu explanation and storytelling of the nomadic journey of MO BAR’s menu. Our team shares knowledge and expertise with our guests and takes them on a “Behind the Bar” tour, showing all the indigenous ingredients, unique (even hand-made by the team) vessels and modern equipment.

It’s all about recognising each guest and personalising each visit. We do this by sharing small tasters of upcoming menu experiments and other sorts of fun treats and shenanigans. Once we know that guests are celebrating special occasions, the team pulls out all the special tricks… if you want to know more, come and experience it for yourself!

How hard has Covid been on the team?

As soon as Singapore went into the Circuit Breaker, the team and I explored opportunities immediately and were able to launch the first bottled cocktails in Singapore on our website, within 36hrs of the start of the lockdown. The positive feedback of our guests and the collaboration with our local community, such as the taxi drivers, gave us the energy to continue develop this further and we came up with a full range of MO BAR

Signature and Classic cocktails.

Besides the takeaway cocktails, we also engaged with our regular guests and clients to organise virtual cocktail classes and tastings. After the reopening of F&B in Singapore, we started with virtual bar takeovers where we featured bartenders from around the region by preparing their signature cocktails at MO BAR and vice versa.

After the launch of the new Volume Three menu, we quickly noticed that a Virtual Menu would be useful to be able to give guests an enhanced experience at MO BAR, while also showcasing our team and concept to a wider audience, outside of Singapore.

During difficult times right now, our message is to be strong and don’t give up.

Keep pushing boundaries and find new opportunities that times like these provide too. It’s a time to engage with the community more than ever, either physically or virtually, we all need each other.

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DIPLOMATIC TASTE BUDS

RAELENE TAN talks to Jo Tyndall, New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore about her favourite flavours.

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er Excellency Ms Jo Tyndall, New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore, has lived in Singapore for two years, since February 2019. The High Commissioner’s husband Chris and two adult sons, Rafe and Sebastian, all live in New Zealand, with Rafe being custodian of his mum’s 17-year-old Cairn terrier, Satchel. From Wellington, Jo previously served in Geneva, plus spent eight years as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador, visiting “just about every continent on the globe, other than Antarctica”.

The High Commissioner enjoys walking every day and also loves cooking, horseriding, skiing, cryptic crosswords and Killer Sudoku, with her real addiction being completing mega jigsaw puzzles. k Out 2020

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE NZ FOODS?

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WHO ARE THE COOKS IN YOUR FAMILY?

We are so fortunate in New Zealand - from the biggest cities to the smallest towns, you can be pretty sure of getting baristaquality coffee. In Wellington, Prefab Café is practically next door to my home, and great restaurants (Capitol and Ortega Fish Shack) are within easy walking distance.

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We’re all cooks in the family: Chris is a master pasta maker, using the broom handle to hang tagliatelle noodles.

Rafe makes brilliant hand-pulled noodles.

Sebastian has perfected macarons and soufflés. I love making desserts – chocolate fondant, lemon tarts, cheesecakes and crème brulee.

ANY FAVOURITE NZ EATERIES?

So is The Chippery (when the craving for fish and chips becomes too strong to resist). There’s something very special about eateries that welcome you as friends/regulars.

MEMORABLE FOOD EXPERIENCES WORLDWIDE? Ant dip in Mexico City and Guinea pig in Lima are at the more adventurous end.

It would be hard to forget my first ever

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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“3-star” meal at Georges Blanc’s La Mere Blanc in the village of Vonnas, France; an epic dinner.

And, my stepmother Julie’s Christmas present to me last year – a gourmet picnic which we consumed in the beautiful Ohinetahi gardens at Governor’s Bay, near Christchurch. I’ve never felt so spoiled!

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The Bluff oyster season is eagerly anticipated – those Bluffies are the best in the world by a comfortable margin.

Vogel’s bread with Vegemite and avocado is the best way to start a day. I love onepot meals and lots of comfort food.

PLACES YOU ENJOY IN SINGAPORE? I can’t go past Nerissa’s cooking! She’s been our chef at the Official Residence for many years, and turns out meal after beautiful meal for our guests. Morsels, at 25 Dempsey Road, was a great find with its creative fusion dishes and does a lot of its own pickling and preserving. Culina Bistro’s mac and cheese, sold as a side, is a worthy main course in its own right, at 15 Dempsey Road. I love the Peranakan flavours at National Kitchen by Violet Oon at the National Gallery Singapore, and the oversized cake slices at PS Cafe.

These days, I’m eating much more vegetarian food, and curry dishes give me an excuse to indulge in paratha. My first dinner out in Singapore was at Samy’s Curry Restaurant, 25 Dempsey Road. I also enjoyed a fabulous Cantonese/Sichuan feast at Min Jiang, 7A Dempsey Road.

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Season Dates: September 2021 to March 2022 Saturday mornings at Tanglin Trust School • Led by Professional Coaches • All abilities welcome. Ages 5-16 years • Fun, Friendship and Teamwork

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Co-founders: Ziying, Rebekah and Kristin

Expat KRISTIN DWEK is co-founder of ArtSEA, a Covid response volunteer project that introduces artists from Southeast Asia to children in an easy and accessible way.

Where are you from?

Originally from the USA, I’ve been living and working in Singapore for the past five years. I am an artist, educator and community arts facilitator. I believe art can connect and inspire people and I create programmes and content to cultivate an appreciation for the arts while developing life skills through various engagement strategies.

How did you become involved in ArtSEA? I met ArtSEA co-founders Rebekah Lin and Ziying Teng on the Singapore International Foundations (SIF) Arts for Good Fellowship in 2019-2020.

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artists being taught in schools: Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Warhol, Pollock. We thought - why haven’t we focused on artists children can relate to...artists closer to home? There are so many great artists in the region but so few make it into the educational curriculum.

So, we had an idea and decided to take our skills and create ArtSEA together.

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What exactly is ArtSEA? ArtSEA is a grassroots volunteer project which highlights and profiles inspirational artists across Southeast Asia. We were very fortunate to receive funding from SIF under the Arts for Good Grant, which is a programme that brings together artists and different sectors of society to collaborate on arts-based initiatives for social good. This allowed us to develop and make the idea a reality.

It’s completely self-funded and requires a lot of time and support from our side facilitating training and also workshops for the children. But we are very hopeful as many people want to get involved and volunteer. We are looking to develop an ArtSEA volunteer programme where we can pair volunteers with communities to run sessions, amplifying our impact.

How do you promote artists of Southeast Asia?

We interview selected artists and create educational resources that can easily be used by community leaders and teachers. We create activities inspired by their work and process for children aged 6-15. These activities encourage them to reflect and respond to the artworks and creatively engage with them. The goal of the digital resource pack is that communities can use our resources via Zoom during this pandemic. It’s very important to us that all the activities have social and emotional learning in mind to further support kids during this difficult time. They’re able to be completed using just a pencil and paper so materials are not a barrier.

Why do you think this is important?

ArtSEA is focused on representation, and we believe representation matters! If kids don’t see people who look like them in different professions, books, movies and in art - then it’s difficult for them to imagine they can succeed in that area.

What artists do you work with?

We highlighted 11 artists from eight countries and each artist had a different message they wanted to communicate.

They were selected to expand children’s notion of what art is and can be.

We have community-based artists, circus performers, digital artists, self-taught artists, and artists who focus on environmental issues and preserving culture!

ArtSEA training with community partners

So often we see the same artists being taught in schools: Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Warhol, Pollock, and we thought - why haven’t we focused on artists children can relate to...artists closer to home?

- KRISTIN DWEK

What resources do you produce?

We create artist profiles and activities for engagement. Each artist has a one page write up that shares their process, inspiration and an art piece they want to share, along with five activities which offers children different ways to engage with their artworks.

How many students have you worked with, and what have the results been?

For the pilot we partnered with 10 communities in seven countries, reaching nearly 3,800 kids. Since March, we’ve scaled up and now have 33 community partners we support with our resources, reaching out to nearly 15,000 kids, all from under resourced communities.

We’ve received very positive feedback from our community partners who report that the kids love the activities and have requested more. They share photos with us and it’s so inspiring to see the children’s creative drawings and hear their thoughtful responses as they complete the activities.

How have you worked to train community leaders?

We offer regular meet ups via zoom where our partners can join, explore new artworks and activities we provide.

We believe it’s important for them to experience the artworks and activities firsthand, so they feel more comfortable and confident introducing them to their community.

We began as a response to Covid, so since the beginning, all our training has been online. This has been very helpful in reaching new partners and scaling across the region. We conduct sessions with children online, and while we would prefer it to be in person, we have found tricks and strategies to provide a fun and dynamic experience.

Any future plans that you’d like to share?

We are currently focused on finding community partners who would benefit from our free resource, profiling more artists, translating the resource into different languages, and creating videos to promote our ArtSEA artists through Masterpiece Monday at ArtSEAlab on Facebook. We are also piloting ArtSEA Art Kits in Thailand to reach children from remote villages who have difficulty accessing computers. We are open to ideas and collaborations so feel free to get in touch at hello@artseasg.com. facebook.com/ArtSEALab September/October 2021

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Mosquito Management: Rentokil

In Singapore’s densely populated, tropical climate, mosquitos spread avoidable diseases such as Zika, Dengue and Malaria.

What are the limitations of traditional methods of controlling mosquito-borne disease outbreaks and what else is available?

The experts at Rentokil offer their advice.

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osquito-borne diseases are an ongoing problem in Singapore. While the island has seen outbreaks of Zika, the two diseases of major concern are malaria and dengue.

Singapore’s densely-packed population make it susceptible to mosquito-borne disease outbreaks. Additionally, the primary vector of dengue, the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is very well-adapted to urban environments, preferring to breed, mate and feed near human dwellings. This combination of people living in close proximity, the presence of Aedes mosquitoes, and the availability of artificial breeding receptacles such as pails and potted plants has led to a greater concentration of dengue clusters.

ARE CONVENTIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL METHODS ENOUGH?

THEY DON’T PROVIDE 24 HOUR PROTECTION Conventional mosquito control methods don’t provide 24-hour protection. Fogging is only effective for 30-60 mins. Insect repellent body sprays can be effective for a few hours, depending on the ingredients. Natural options like citronella oil may only be effective for 30 mins. But mosquitos are around all the time. How do you stay protected?

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THEY EXPOSE YOU AND CHILDREN TO PESTICIDES AND CHEMICALS: Mosquito repellent sprays and coils are essentially pesticides and can contain ingredients that may cause allergic reactions, headaches and respiratory problems. They’re generally not recommended for infants and young children.

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THEY KILL OUR POLLINATORS! Fogging is also toxic to other insects, such as butterflies and bees. The National Parks Board is planting more plants that host butterflies in an attempt to increase their population numbers and these beautiful insects are particularly sensitive to pesticides. When bee populations are affected by pesticides, global food production is at risk because of the lack of pollination.

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NIPPERS

NIPPERS ECO PROJECT UPDATE As part of their commitment to be more sustainable and eco-conscious, ANZA Singapore Nippers has continued its collaboration with Java Eco Project to repurpose and upcycle their discarded season’s rash tops, swim caps and flags. Find out more...

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Singaporean Social Enterprise, Java Eco Project works on sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility projects to support the education of trash-picker children in Cireundeu West Java, Indonesia. To do this, they specialise in upcycling corporate refuse, such as billboard banners, plastic packaging, upholstery, and other waste such as uniforms.

The Founder and CEO of Java Eco Project is Australian expat Rinka Perez, an ANZA Singapore Nippers parent and committee member. Rinka helped design the new range of Nippers products to be sold for club fundraising. Old and bashedup rash tops from the 2019 season were upcycled into unique swim pouches.

These proved to be popular with club members leaving Singapore, who wanted a piece of Nippers to take back home.

Children’s swim caps, scribbled with their names in permanent markers, were dissembled and patched up again to form brightly coloured toiletries pouches. Four swim caps were repurposed into one pouch, distinctively featuring member’s names to add charm. Parents recognise their children’s names on the pouches and children can keep their swim cap as a new sunscreen or goggle holder for their next season on the beach.

Each product is made in a fair wages workshop, run by the charity group XSProject, located in West Java. To date, Java Eco Project’s charity partner has employed over 200 workers, reduced landfill waste by 50 tonnes and funded the education of over 100 trash children.

Their program helps to break the cycle of poverty experienced by trash picker children living in Indonesia by sponsoring

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of circular economies and how small initiatives can lead to greater things, such as helping a child in need.

Nippers Branded Merchandise

In addition to the uniform upcycle, Nippers has also released its own exclusive range of branded merchandise from the Java Eco Project range. Featured on jepsg.com, members and the wider public can now purchase ANZA Singapore Nippers branded Eskies, Wine Bags and Lunch Cooler Bags. All made from upcycled billboard banners sourced in Indonesia, this new range helps divert the banners from ending up as trash and also allows everyone to take a piece of Nippers home! their health and education programs. Java Eco Project seeks to gain more childhood education sponsorships from Singapore donors as part of their Social Enterprise goals.

This eco-friendly initiative with ANZA Nippers has saved over 200 pieces of clothing and a handful of beach flags, otherwise destined for the garbage tip. Nippers Eco Project is also a good example of how the group is engaging its young participants on the significance

Fundraising

The profits from these products are all for the purpose of fundraising.

ANZA Singapore Nippers is a not-forprofit sports group with all coaches, committee members and other critical staff volunteering their time to keep the club running. Help to support and keep this quintessential lifesaving club going by purchasing from their new upcycled range.

Purchase your Nippers Eco Project upcycled product today at jepsg.com. Items are limited edition, and all funds go back to ANZA Singapore Nippers and Java Eco Project to support both communities in their endeavours to UPLIFT & UPCYCLE. Stay up to date with ANZA Singapore Nippers news by following their Instagram @sgnippers, Facebook @SingaporeNippers or at anza.org.sg/ sports/nippers

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N E T BA L L

NETBALL CAMP HOLIDAY FUN Over the recent holidays, ANZA Netball held camps at Kallang Netball Centre. MICHELLE ADAMSON reports.

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uring the mid-year summer holidays ANZA Netball held fun camps at Kallang Netball Centre.

ANZA Professional Head Coach Shuangru Lin and ANZA Netball Coordinator Karen Velthuis were involved in planning and preparing the camps to keep the girls active while maintaining adherence to Covid restrictions.

Players arrived bright and early in the morning, before the sun reached maximum strength. The netball camps provided a specialist programme designed to be age appropriate for each player. The first camp catered to 9–12-year-olds and the second camp for ages 12 and above. The sessions were filled with a mixture of activities to enhance spatial awareness, fundamental movements and ball skills. The girls had a great time learning new and challenging games that strengthened their movements but did not necessarily involve a netball! They were dodging and weaving frisbee cones, skipping, and chasing balloons around the courts. In the older groups, the girls focused initially on specific positional skills with the rest of the session encompassing general netball technique and fitness. The small groups ensured that individual attention was possible for each girl, allowing refinement of execution and technique.

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The girls finished each session exhausted but smiling and challenged by the range of activities they had completed each day. Next time you’re looking for an activity to entertain the kids in the holidays, check out if there are any ANZA Netball camps on offer!

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ANZA SOCCER DOMINATES IN FANTASY FOOTBALL! ANZA Soccer players found a new way to enjoy their favourite sport – fantasy football!

37 ANZA Soccer players bonded with teammates during the Euro 2020 tournament.

Now all players can join the 2021–22 Fantasy Premier League!

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acing a summer with no in-person games allowed, ANZA Soccer volunteer Marcel de Bruijckere thought it might be fun for players on his sons’ competition teams to take part in fantasy football while following the UEFA European Championship. He organised two private league tournaments and invited players to join.

In total 19 B13 Socceroos and 18 B18 players and parents

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took on the Euro Fantasy challenge to create and manage successful squads while staying within budget. Watching the stars on TV proved even more fun with success on the line - not to mention, trash-talking teammates during live 3am games was a great team-bonding experience! One player even finished in the top 15,000 worldwide, out of 3.75 million!

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Arvino in the JSSL 7s 2019 B12 Cup Final

Arvino, winner of the B13 Euro Fantasy competition Arvino has played countless games as a five-year ANZA Soccer player, but this was his first experience with fantasy football! He picked his team in a straightforward manner, focusing on players he thought would do well.

Before games, he adjusted his formation by replacing underperformers with more promising players. As the Euro tournament progressed, he dropped players whose teams were eliminated or who were injured. “The fantasy tournament got me rooting for teams I thought would do well, over the teams that I actually liked more,” says Arvino.

“Also, I gained knowledge about some of the lesser-known players who did well.” He especially enjoyed Hungary’s games; “because they did surprisingly well, despite being in the ‘group of death.’” After coming in top of his agegroup, Arvino says will certainly consider playing in another fantasy league!

Phoenix, winner of B18 Euro Fantasy tournament and high-scorer worldwide The winner of the B18s has played with ANZA for eight years and is an experienced Fantasy Premier League player.

Phoenix thought joining the Euro Fantasy competition would be “good fun and a bit of bonding with the ANZA boys.” He used his own knowledge and did some research “for rogue player picks” to put together his winning team. “One of the main players who kept me on top of the rankings was Ronaldo, he was a ‘must have’ choice!”

Phoenix explains. “Ronaldo scored five goals in four games, which was very impressive! As a long shot, I also went for Dumfries from the Netherlands and he earned me a lot of points, especially for a defender.” Phoenix’s strategy worked wonders, as he won the B18 tournament and finished in the top 0.5% of players worldwide!

Playing the fantasy league added another dimension to the Euro tournament, as Phoenix followed games involving teams he would not otherwise have supported.

“My favourite games were the England v Ukraine game, where my favourite player Luke Shaw had a blinder of a game with two assists, and the France v Switzerland game, as it was awesome to see the World Cup winners get knocked out by underdogs.” As the tournament progressed, Phoenix says; “I gained a lot of knowledge from watching some of the great players, one of my favourites being Verratti from Italy. I was pretty stoked about winning the tournament and it was a lot of fun. It was a great way to bond with the squad, as even though we’re not all in Singapore, we were communicating online, and I also watched games with some of my teammates which was good fun. I would definitely join another fantasy league!”

As for Marcel and his sons, Thomas was runner-up in the B13s, finishing just one point behind Arvino, and former ANZA player Xander finished as runner-up in the B18s. Marcel (AKA Sentosa Allstars) came in third in both leagues. They all agree that it was a great enhancement to the exciting real-life Euro tournament, as well as a fun (and competitive) family challenge!

Fantasy Premier League 2021–22: ANZA Soccer Singapore Mini-league The success of the Euro Fantasy competition led Marcel to set up an opportunity for all ANZA Soccer players to participate in the 2021–22 Fantasy Premier League (FPL), which kicked off on August 13 with the first match of the new English Premier League season. With over eight million players, FPL is the biggest fantasy football game in the world. As an FPL Manager, you select your squad and then manage it over the season, showing (hopefully!) your ANZA Soccer coach how it’s done. Participants in the ANZA Soccer Singapore mini-league compete against other ANZA players; volunteers and players may also start age-group or team mini-leagues as well.

For latecomers who wish to join in the fun, you may still do so, although your points total will be “behind” by a few games.

Who knows, maybe over the long EPL season you’ll catch up and even win the ANZA Soccer Singapore mini-league, or even the worldwide competition!

Sign up at fantasy.premierleague.com, and use our code, stp2yg. Good luck to all our young managers and their fantasy teams!

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ANZA Member Discounts

Trouble Brewing Exclusive ANZA member Offer Our partners at Trouble Brewing have a great deal exclusive to ANZA members.

20% off

Free same day delivery when you spend a minimum of $100.

Login to your ANZA account and order at anza.org.sg/troublebrewing-member-offer 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).

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giftscentral.com.sg Gift someone special the Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford experience. 15% off selected voucher purchases.

HERO’S

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

MOGAMBO BAR & RESTAURANT

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

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).

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

SARNIES

sarnies.com 10% off total bill.

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

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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).

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

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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!

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Soak up the views at CÉ LA VI on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands. Enjoy $10++ prosecco, red and white wine by the glass and 10% off the a la carte menu.

Join us for sky-high elegance on the 70th floor of the iconic Swissôtel The Stamford at SKAI Bar. Enjoy $12++ red and white wine by the glass and cocktails (from selected menu), and 10% off the a la carte menu.

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RETURN TO RACING & A NEW TRI DIRECTOR!

With a return to racing and a new Triathlon Director, MEGAN KINDER reports on ANZA Cycling’s recent news.

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opefully by the time this article goes to print, an easing of restrictions will allow for more than two people to ride together. Keeping up with the constantly changing group size requirements over the last year has placed an enormous administrative burden on organisations, and particularly clubs such as ours that place a strong focus on the social elements around the sport.

While we’ve managed to offer our famous free Club Brekkies throughout most of the last 12 months, (in different formats and in line with the prevailing conditions), we can’t wait to see more than a couple of socially distanced ‘MaxN’ groups together in one location. The latest round of Covid restrictions did spawn “2-Up Rides” and “Gutter Coffee”, with pairs outdoing each other to find the most exotic locations to enjoy their takeaway brews!

To encourage a bit of the random partnering of old and give some of our members a chance to meet up with a new ride companion, several ANZA Chix threw their names into a hat from which a “Blind Date” ride partner was drawn.

The opportunity to ride with someone less known offered a little diversion from the same-same everyone has been living in recent months and may have sparked a few closer friendships from within the group.

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Racing – 2021 OCBC Singapore Nationals Individual Time Trial

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gainst all odds, the OCBC Singapore Nationals ITT went ahead in July. SCF, the body responsible for running the event, faced quite a bit of heat in the lead up to the competition, due to the limitations placed on participant numbers which meant that many clubs had difficulty securing entries. Due to a mix of quick fingers, strong relationships, and lucky ballot draws, we Joel Liebi on the top podium step

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e are excited to welcome Melanie Speet to the role of Triathlon Director on the ANZA Cycling Committee.

Hailing from Sydney, Mel previously served as a long-term committee member and President of the North Sydney Swim Club. Now with six years under her belt in Singapore, and having recently added more cycling to her repertoire, Mel has taken the plunge and joined the committee to help ANZA cyclists discover their inner triathlete.

Tell us about yourself Mel… My real passion is open water swimming and I saw a lot of success over the years in ocean races across Sydney. I swam with North Sydney Masters Swim Club, competing at State, National and World Championship swim meets. I was one of the thousands of people who started cycling during last year’s CB. I joined a few Women’s Cycling Project rides, where I met some lovely ANZA Chix who encouraged me to join. All the ANZA cyclists I met were really welcoming and encouraging to newbies like me. Having Megan as my Induction Ride leader sealed the deal!

I work in media marketing, so there’s not a lot of cross-over between sport and my career, aside from my time at Network Ten in Australia where I worked on the Melbourne F1 GP and Sochi Winter Olympics. Here in Singapore, I work at NBCUniversal, looking after marketing

Melanie Speet starting off in the ITT

FAST FACT!

Mel came 10th in the 200m Freestyle at the FINA World Masters Championships in Italy in 2012!

for the DreamWorks channel and CNBC. I’m lucky enough to have the flexibility to balance work and training.

always wanted to do a bike race, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. I see more bike races in my future!

Your best sporting moments?

My best sporting moment was my 4th place in the open water swim at the 2019 Fina World Masters Championships in Korea. I'd been through a lot of challenges in the previous 18 months, and my daughter had just turned one. It felt like a huge personal achievement and even nicer to be able to share it with her.

Recently, on a whim, I entered the Singapore National Championships ITT (Individual Time Trial) – Masters category.

I’d just inherited an old TT bike and had a foot injury that was preventing me from running, so I thought, why not? I’ve

Thoughts on ANZA Triathlon?

I love building communities and bringing people together, and that’s what I’d like to do with the triathletes in the club. With races disrupted due to COVID, I’m keen to find challenges for our experienced triathletes to take part in together, as well as provide opportunities for people interested in giving triathlon a go.

I really enjoy the Saturday BartleyChangi rides with the ANZA crew. I may have only started cycling a year ago, but my bike collection is already a bit out of control. Between my daughter and me, we have five bikes. That’s fine, right?

ended up with ANZA members competing across both Men’s and Women’s Elite and Masters categories, with some amazing results across the board!

Completely dominating the competition was Joel Liebi who secured first place in the Men’s Elite Category, with a 46 second lead over the field. Also performing strongly in this category were Reuben Bakker (representing Allied World) and Saikat

Banerjee, who finished seventh and 13th respectively. Bart Piestrzynski (rep 4T2) was third on the podium with Stephen Robinson (Allied World) two spots behind in fifth position in the Men’s Masters’. Christina Tubb and Melanie Speet did us extremely proud, both racing resplendently in Club colours, with Christina securing an amazing second position and Melanie fifth position in the Women’s Masters.

Christina Tubb in 2nd position

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Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics ANZ A GROU P S Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball Nippers Cricket AFL Photography Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group Volunteering Book Clubs Writers men and women aged 18+. Training paths. Participants will need their own ANZA ACTION Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships on Thursday evenings and a helmet, butClubs don’t need to community affairs arm for ANZA, Soccer Athletics Cycling Netball isNippers Cricket AFLandPhotography The Scouts Casual Coffee Men’s Group bike Volunteering Book Writers Saturdays, with regular social catchbe an experienced cyclist. anza.org.sg/ ANZA ATHLETICS supporting charities in Singapore Group Knitting & Sewing Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-ups Networking Friendships anza.org.sg/sports/wombats-afl ANZA’s programme and volunteering Soccertrack-and-field Athletics Cycling Netball ups.

Nippers Cricket AFL Photography through Scouts fundraising Casual Coffee Men’s Group groups/easy-riders Volunteering Book Clubs Writers Group Knitting Sewing Running Meet-ups Networking Friendships is for kids and teens&aged 5-16. Investors Group Mahjong Tennis Walking Golf activities.

For infoYoga on the Events charities we Soccer and Athletics Netball NIPPERS Nippers Cricket AFL Photography support ScoutsvisitCasual Coffee Men’s Group KNIT Volunteering FOR LOVEBook Clubs Writers Organised run by Cycling parents, the the ANZA website.

Group Knitting Sewing track Investors Group Walking Golf Running Yoga Events Meet-upsCome Networking Friendships ChildrenMahjong aged 5 - 14Tennis learn ocean along and knit beanies programme teaches&children

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SPORTS GROUPS

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 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 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 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/golf9-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 ANZA SINGAPORE WOMBATS AND WOMBETTES (AFL) This vibrant and welcoming Aussie Rules Football program is open to

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 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 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 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

INTEREST GROUPS ANZA SCOUTS 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.

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.

BOOK CLUBS 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.

CASUAL COFFEE Mini Casual Coffee Catch Ups are being held on various days and locations around the island. Go to anza.org.sg/groups/casual-coffee 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.

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

KILL-O-METRES 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.

EASY RIDERS Join ANZA’s relaxed cycling group to explore Singapore’s Park Connector Network (PCNs) and other off road bike

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

LADIES NIGHT A monthly get-together at different, funky locations. Ladies Night is just for the girls!

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 and sew.

SECRET MEN’S BUSINESS Lunch and lager every third Wednesday of the month. The lads also play golf in Singapore each Thursday.

TRAILING TALENT The ANZA Trailing Talent Facebook group is for trailing spouses looking for social and networking opportunities. Find support from like-minded people looking for work in a challenging environment.

WRITERS’ GROUP This group of new writers and published authors meets monthly online to read and discuss their work. ** Please check current Covid restrictions, which can change group sizes and scheduled meet-ups. Register ahead at anza.org.sg. Drop-ins to ANZA groups are not possible.

disclaimer ANZA offers many and varied activities and events to benefit its members. Occasionally, and due to circumstances outside of ANZA’s control, activities or events (including sporting competitions and seasons) may be cancelled or subject to date, venue or content changes. Every effort is made to avoid this, but where it does happen, neither membership or ticket fees are refundable. Current and prospective members and guests are encouraged to reference both the constitution and terms and conditions of ticketed events.

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ANZA Golf

We talk to self-confessed golf nutter SARAH CRANE about the ANZA Golf group and what they’re all about.

WHAT DOES ANZA GOLF OFFER? Obviously, our group is all about golf and our love of this completely addictive game! We meet every Tuesday morning between 7.20 – 8.20am at Mandai Executive Golf Course.

ARE YOU JUST FOR SEASONED GOLFERS? We encourage all levels of golfers to join us, from the absolute beginners to the seasoned player. For newbies we recommend where to get tuition. For the intermediates, one of our members recently organised official handicap tests which enables access to the CHS for handicap maintenance. Our more experienced players can also improve their game. Although Mandai is a small, tight course it offers the opportunity to perfect the short game, which is always challenging.

WHAT OTHER THINGS DO YOU OFFER? Earlier this year, another of our enthusiastic members organised 3-day golf camps for intermediate and experienced golfers with a PGA professional who has taught the Singapore national team. This was very exciting and beneficial. Once or twice a month we try and put out golfing tips and rules on our group chats. Having said all this, it’s not all about golf! We aim to have a group lunch the last Friday of every month. Unfortunately, due to the restrictions, this has proved a bit challenging.

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BEST THING ABOUT YOUR GROUP? The best thing about our group is the camaraderie. It’s great to see all the players improving and meeting likeminded people who share the same passion. Rose (my partner in crime) and myself are golf nutters and we try to infect the rest of the group with our enthusiasm, which I think may be happening!

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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.

Fiona Herbert

Gary Prior

Alan Watson

Paul Allen

Simon Herbert

Moses Koh

Ada Wing Ting

Paul Lees

Angela Tisdall

Yat Tuang Kor

Francois Balland

Behzaad Habibi

Jeff Tisdall

Mark Johnston

Violaine Balland

Ayesha Habibi

Sherley Chandra

Simone Dos Reis Falcao

Niles Emerick

Matt Garrard

Hadipurnomo

Nick Jones

Alison Emerick

Jean San

Sandy Hendarto

Amy Jones

Tracy Lothian

Anh Bourcet

Gregory McCreanor

Craig Glasson

Hong Ngo

Pierre-Jean Bourcet

Aplina Pardede

Hannah Glasson

Tu Le

Catherine Donovan

Carman Chan

Michele Eidam

Irina Barbolina

Mathew Grant

Chan Kin Leung

Steve Briscoe

Konstantin Novoselov

Cameron Leckie

Siân Errington

Corrie Briscoe

Tracey Everett

Anne Bastock

Mark Errington

Louis Piereck

Matt Hinds

Loic Chabardes

Christopher Keightley

Mariana Maluf

Damian Pigot

Jacinta Vines-Giesbers

Yi Kwan Chu

Ho Kai Sze Brenda

Mary Chesney

Warren Giesbers

Thomas Kidd

Tania Somasekeran

Steven Dockter

Jamila MacArthur

Yun Yun

Niro Somasekeran

Marlene Vicaire

Brett MacArthur

Shuang Cui

Deanne G Young

Chris Maloney

Greg Thacker

Peter Chandler

Jeremy Young

Serena Di Sarra

Jacqueline Thacker

Kimberley Auyong

Di Shepherd

Miranda Hendra

Michael Gardiner

Lisa Davern

Paul Shepherd

Matt Hendra

Sita Devi Doornbos-

Christian Davern

Jill Watson

Casey Winsor

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Jaap Doornbos

Nome Noringhang

Rachel Coxon

Tya Noringhang

Richard Crebbin

Jane Hayes

Morgan Steinman

Sarah Myers

William Steinman

Moiz Syed

Jonathon Broughton

Benish Moiz Syed

Jessica Broughton

Rochelle Brown

Helen C Duffy

Sebastien Depire

Mike Kiernan

Nikoo Etemadian

Rachel Hind

Jackielyn Lao

Mary Weston

Pieter-Jan De Kroon

Kieran Weston

Jackie Davey

Christian Teniswood

Adam Davey

Jean Thidar

Andrew Weaver

James Lindsay

Mary Weaver

Janveena Lindsay

Anne Revell

Mark Davies

Stephen Revell

ANZA MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Congratulations to Gregory McCreanor Winner of this month’s $50 voucher from The Fishwives.

NEW MEMBERS PREMIER PARTNER

NEW MEMBERS GOLD PARTNER

Hayley Davies

Join ANZA Tennis

The ANZA Casual Tennis group get together each Friday from 9am to 11am to have a fun hit. Complete beginners and players of all abilities are welcome. Join us for a coffee and chat afterwards.

BEGINNERS’ CLINIC: Meets Wednesdays COST: Four-week program, $100

More information anza.org.sg/sports/tennis

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10 MINUTES WITH...

TESSA LONT

We talk to the dynamic Founder and Creative Director of Lontessa, a Singapore fashion brand that champions Māori culture and values.

Where is your hometown in NZ? I’m from Waitara, Taranaki. I started to spend time in Singapore from 2015 with my (now) husband, who has been living here for almost 20 years. We were married in 2019, and officially started Lontessa Singapore not long after that.

Where did your love of fashion begin?

Fashion and design have always been part of my identity. When I was young, I would watch my grandmother, a seamstress for Swanndri, a New Zealand clothing brand, work on her craft. In 2010, my grandmother and I created a fashion collection of woven wool fabrics, based on the Polynesian region. It was something close to heart given my native Māori ancestry and heritage, and a pivotal event in my career transition, though I didn’t make the change from Industrial Design to Fashion until 2013.

How does your Māori heritage inform your designs?

My designs are heavily inspired by my heritage, and I try to incorporate cultural nuances and values into each

garment I create. For example, our indigenous belief in biodiversity and the various ecosystems informs my use of sustainable fabrics and materials in my garments.

When did you start Lontessa?

I established a company based in New Zealand back in 2014 focusing on Maoriinspired designs, as well as personal party looks. From there, I decided to grow my business further and that’s how Lontessa started. I officially registered the business back in 2019 here in Singapore.

In my designs I believe that personalisation and sustainable production is the way to go, as people want

I love how fashion can be so expressive and meaningful, that I am able to inspire my wearers through the garments I create.

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pieces that truly represent them and their values, and most importantly, make them feel good.

What is the ethos of the brand?

Hei Honore - In Honour. The Self. The Woman. The World. My goals for Lontessa is for the brand to make inroads, not just in Singapore and New Zealand, but internationally too. I also want to make Māori culture and values, and my community of Māori fashion designers known through my designs.

Where can we find you in Singapore?

You can visit our concept store at Delfi Orchard, Singapore. Alternatively, we also offer private styling sessions at our showroom in Emerald Hill. You can also find us online at lontessa.com.

Future projects?

Given my current pregnancy, I’m experimenting and designing my own personal maternity line.

What are your other passions?

I enjoy flying planes - I like things that are technical, such as learning how something works or is made.

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Your Trusted Family Dentist Our internationally qualified dentists bring their expertise to serve you. We have been caring for the dental needs of the international and local communities of Singapore for over 20 years. With an emphasis on family dentistry, children’s dentistry and orthodontics, you can trust us to keep your whole family smiling.

We offer a Direct Billing Service with many health insurance companies to make your visit even easier.

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smilefocus 1 Orchard Boulevard #08-02/03 and #08-07/08 Camden Medical Centre Singapore 248649 T: 6733 9882 or 6834 0877 scan for more information

www.smilefocus.com.sg

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Dr Jonathan Luke BDS (Otago)

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