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THE AUSTR ALI AN & NEW Z EALAND ASSOCIATION August 2019

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Kids and Family Special NDS RAISING H AYGROU APPY, L P 0 1 CONF P O T I DE N I E S M ‒ R L E A E P V A R K T KI I T D ’ Y S HEAL IL DS FAM THY EAT ING AUGUST 2019

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E DI TOR’S NOTE

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“Enjoy this special family friendly issue, and Happy Birthday Singapore.

54 looks good on you.”

ast year, Singapore was rated the best country in the world for children to grow up in by the organisation, Save The Children. Singapore scored 987 out of a possible 1000 across eight categories, scoring highly on safety, education, and medical care.

That Singapore is paradise for kids isn’t news to expats.

It’s one of the few places in the world you don’t have to monitor your child’s every move, fearing the worst. Here, parents can exhale and let their kids enjoy a relatively carefree childhood and develop their independance.

Parents are also spoilt for choice when it comes to activities and attractions to keep their younglings entertained. There’s an abundance of incredible public libraries, pools, museums, galleries, parks, live theatre, and festivals. We’ve been here for nearly four years, and there are still plenty of kids’ activities and attractions we’ve yet to tick off the list.

During our time here, my daughter has gone from kindy kid to sophisticated tween, blossoming with Singapore’s high standard of international school education, friends from all over the globe, cultural influences, travel, and enriching

THE ANZA TEAM THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION 47A Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169361 Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm +65 6223 7992 www.anza.org.sg facebook.com/anzasingapore @anzasg

experiences. This month, she’ll celebrate Hari Raya Haji, wave her Singapore Flag at National Day, and head back to the Canadian International School to study mandarin. Not a bad life!

Enjoy this special family friendly issue, and Happy Birthday Singapore. 54 looks good on you.

Pip Harry, Editor editor@anza.org.sg

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

ADVERTISING Deborah Gillies marketing@anza.org.sg

EVENTS Helena Biggin events@anza.org.sg

ACCOUNTS Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg

WEBSITE Geoff King web@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Kerry Abdallah admin@anza.org.sg

COMMUNICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP Trudy Nearhos membership@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Mandy Reinders-Hall info@anza.org.sg

DESIGN Christina Lim design@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Janice Burns info@anza.org.sg

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KIDS & FAMILY EDITION 38 42

22 FEATURES 22 TOP 10 PARKS

Singapore’s rapid development has seen plenty of new playgrounds and playcentres popping up in the last year.

24 TEEN DEPRESSION

The teen years can be tough, but love, guidance and support go a long way.

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26 HAPPY, CONFIDENT KIDS

Soul Fuel columnist Kim Forrester has three tips for raising happy, healthy and inspired kids.

34 SAFE WATER

ANZA member Fleur Maidment talks to us about her volunteer work with Safe Water for Every Child.

36 ECO KIDS’ PARTIES

Love kids’ parties but hate the waste? Karola Clark finds out how to throw a green birthday celebration.

38 KIDS’ STUFF

Stylist Juliet Harper has gathered up the coolest gear, gadgets and gifts for kids of all ages.

42 HEALTHY EATING MADE SIMPLE

Experts from The Whole Kitchen give their tips for easy, delicious and nutritious family eating.

46 SWIM SAFER

We chat to two Singapore swimming experts on keeping your kids safe in the water.

48 SIEM REAP FOR FAMILIES

Cambodia’s temple town, Siem Reap, provides a fascinating hands-on history lesson for kids.

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Editor’s Note President’s Message Post It Partner’s Page What’s On Australian High Commission New Zealand High Commission ANZA Action Check Out – Kids Special Out & About: New Members Drinks; Art, Jazz, Wine.

32 ANZA Tours 52 ANZA Click! Photography 54 Hotspots 56 Tastebuds 57 Tuckerbox 58 Wandering Yogi 60 ANZA Groups, SMB 62 ANZA Sports 72 Membership Benefits 74 New Members/Classifieds 76 10 Minutes With…

the fine print ANZA will not be liable for any consequential loss or damage occasioned by the failure of any advertisement to appear due to any cause whatsoever, nor does it accept any liability for error in any advertisement published or its failure to appear on a specific date. ANZA does not endorse or promote any product, service, or view offered through any advertisement, community service notice, or club or group activity that may appear in the magazine, nor does it accept responsibility for any specific advice or opinions offered by contributors or writers, and any subsequent reliance on such advice or opinions by its readers. ANZA magazine permit number: MCI (P) 165/03/2018.

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his magazine is all about kids and families - more relevent for Jo and I now we have gorgeous little Ashleigh front and centre in our life! As Ashleigh is only five months old, we haven’t had the opportunity to embrace the plethora of activities available in Singapore for young families...yet! Ashleigh is loving his swimming lessons and we are certainly loving the quieter homely existence that generally goes along with having a young child.

We had one of my best mates, his wife and two boys (aged two and five), stay with us for a week. It was adorable the energy the boys brought with them and their enthusiasm for the simplest of tasks – even grocery shopping! We enjoyed having them stay and can see little Ashleigh bouncing around with them soon. This certainly made us appreciate how quickly Ashleigh will grow and therefore got us thinking about all the fun activities we’ll be able to do together when he gets a little older. Check out our top 5 hit list of fun activities for pre-school kids above!

August is also a very festive month as we wish all our Muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. We also celebrate Singapore’s National Day on 9 August. This is a superb day as we say thanks in our own special way to this gorgeous country in which we reside. I’ve now celebrated 17 of Singapore’s birthdays and they just keep getting better. Bring on my 18th next year!

Happy birthday Singapore and happy August ANZA family.

PJ Roberts, President

ANZA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CO-PATRONS His Excellency Bruce Gosper, High Commissioner for Australia | Her Excellency Jo Tyndall, High Commissioner for New Zealand CHARITIES PATRON Antonia Kidman

President PJ Roberts

Vice President Adam Martin

Treasurer Zenaida Bharucha

Executive Secretary Mark Neo

Community Services Coordinator Andrew Wratt

Membership Secretary Megan Kinder

Committee Member Philip Simmonds

Committee Member Don Northey

Committee Member Tristan Perry

Committee Member Lee Carsley

Committee Member Danny Tauroa

Committee Member Louise Jones

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Joint Sports Coordinator Sommer Dunham

Joint Sports Coordinator Marnie Watson

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SWISH A SWINNEY!

On 29 August join us for an evening of wine tasting at the Black & White Pop-Up Wine event. Guests will taste delicious Australian wines from Swinney Vineyards, in a stunning heritage home. Co-owner of Swinney Vineyards, Janelle Swinney is excited to come to Singapore and showcase her family’s wines. “Our greatgrandparents settled in Frankland River in 1922 and ‘Franklands’, our 7000-acre grazing property on the banks of the Frankland River, has been our home ever since,” she says. “We planted our first vines in the mid-90s and today are bespoke grape growers for many of WA’s premium wine brands.”

Expect to sample a selection of top drops. “Our wines are delicious and drinkable!” says Janelle. “For us, the quality of our vineyards is reflected in the

quality of our wines. Our aim is to make wines with character that capture our unique terroir. The result is a portfolio of wines that are elegant, restrained and BLACK a pure expression of their site and AND WHITE variety.” Join us for a wonderful Members: evening of wine and history!

MEET A FEATURED PARTNER

VICTORIA FAGAN Marketing International Medical Clinic (IMC)

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Why is IMC a good fit for ANZA as a partner?

We engage with largely the same demo. Australians and New Zealanders make up one of our biggest segments in terms of patient nationalities.

What does IMC offer expats in Singapore?

We pride ourselves on looking after everyone! Babies, children, tweens, teens, college students, and adults. We have doctors that speak over 10 languages and our aim is to make everyone feel welcome.

What ANZA event do you most enjoy?

We enjoy the Thriving in Singapore events. One of our Australian doctors (the fab Dr Nicole Reidy) gives an overview of the health and medical world of Singapore.

People blanche a bit at words like dengue, chikungunya and mycoplasma so we try to convey that the medical system in Singapore is one of the best in the world.

What is your favourite place to relax in Singapore?

The hammock at home. If I’m very still my children may not notice I’m there…

What is your one tip for people new to Singapore?

Get your vaccinations reviewed before you jaunt off to foreign climes!

$55 $65

Non Members:

anza.org.sg/events

DID YOU KNOW? Hari Raya Haji, a public holiday on Monday, 12 August this year, commemorates the Haj (pilgrimage) to Mecca by Muslims. It’s a day of family prayers, when family members visit their elders who have previously performed the Haj. – Raelene Tan

GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? Email us at info@anza.org.sg or comment on our Facebook page facebook.com/anzasingapore

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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ANZA PARTNERS, VALUED GREATLY FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION. PLATINUM PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

Overseas Money Transfers

Bridging Currency Borders

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WHAT’S ON

CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR

To speak about the darkest moments of my life, to shine a light on those dark moments has helped me heal.

Why was Singapore an important stop for you to perform?

Seeing a band live is a big part of the way that music lovers get close to a band. So, I try to play wherever there are fans. Plus, I love coming to Singapore. My wife, Jane, and I stop there regularly.

Which of your big hits always gets Aussie expats on their feet?

Working Class Man, Khe Sanh, Flame Trees, Lay Down Your Guns.

There are quite a few and we like to play them all live.

Tell us about your new album My Criminal Record?

The recording process was very straightforward - I used my live band because they know me best and have lived through the fallout from my childhood with me. (Barnes’s 2016 autobiography, Working Class Boy details his traumatic and violent childhood) It was important for me to be singing from my soul, from my own experience. It had to be personal. At this point in life it seemed the right thing to do.

What’s the significance of the title?

It’s not my own personal criminal record. It’s a record of how I was brought up. Surrounded by violence, poverty and abuse.

That’s what was criminal. To make things worse, kids are still being brought up in suburbs all over Australia, if not the world, surrounded by the same conditions. That’s the real crime.

You’ve done some very honest interviews lately.

It’s helped me a lot. To speak about the darkest moments of my life, to shine a light on those dark moments has helped me heal.

What have been your career highlights?

Making our first record. Hitting number one on the charts. Playing at the Olympics. Just getting to play music every night are all highlights. I get to sing with my children and my wife every night of the week. That’s really special.

Do your grandkids know that you’re a rock star?

Some do but it’s not that important to them. They’re happy if we spend time together. Just like all grandkids.

What’s one thing you’d like to do or see in Singapore?

We always make a point of eating Chili Crab and we have a dear friend who lives there that we love to see.

What are you most likely to do on your days off nowadays?

Write stories for my next book and keep writing songs. Sometimes I just recover and get ready for the next show.

Stephanie Barnes

Aussie rock legend JIMMY BARNES is performing live in Singapore on 8 September at the Capitol Theatre. Ahead of his tour, he chatted to ANZA about singing from his soul and talking publicly about his darkest moments.

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JIMMY BARNES – LIVE IN SINGAPORE Capitol Theatre The legendary front man of Cold Chisel and chart-topping solo performer will bring his distinctive and powerful rock vocals to Singapore for one night only. Playing at the beautiful Capitol Theatre, this ARIA Hall of Fame member will play his Australian anthems plus hits from his new album. Don’t miss out! From $85, Sistic.

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WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – THE LIVE EXPERIENCE Singapore Indoor Stadium The dazzling $20 million production features new state-ofthe-art technology, making it one of the biggest dinosaur shows in the world.

Take the kids and be thrilled and amazed as you watch the creatures walk, roar and fight for survival and supremacy. Tickets from $78, sportshub.com.sg/WWD2019

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WESTLIFE THE TWENTY TOUR National Stadium 14 number 1’s, 20 years of hits. Westlife will be performing for one night only, performing brand new songs alongside popular hits such as Swear It Again, If I Let You Go, Uptown Girl, Flying Without Wings and World of Our Own. Tickets from $108, sportshub.com.sg/Westlife2019

SHAPE RUN ‘19 Kallang Practise Track Take part in 10km, 5km, and 1.8km categories in this empowering all women’s event – which includes running workshops and training runs with motivating female pacers.

Entry from $45, run.shape. com.sg/2019

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SSO NATIONAL DAY CONCERT Esplanade Concert Hall Celebrate Singapore’s National Day in this all-Singaporean showcase. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the Singapore Symphony Chorus directed by conductor Joshua Tan, for a jubilant evening of local favourites and new inspirations.

Tickets from $15, sso.org.sg/ orchestra-season/nationalday-concert

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FINA SWIMMING WORLD CUP SINGAPORE OCBC Aquatic Centre The FINA Swimming World Cup Singapore 2019 returns for another action-packed edition. Watch top local swimmers go head-to-head against Olympic and World Champions from around the world before the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Tickets from $20, sportshub.com.sg

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Victoria Theatre This opera event is based on Shakespeare’s popular comedy which follows a spat between the fairy-king Oberon and his queen, Tytania. Get tangled in relationship quadrangles, mistaken identities and transformations! Tickets from $18, Sistic.

27 AUG – 5 SEPT ACT 3 INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS, THE RAINBOW FISH Victoria Theatre An original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s enchanting tale of the most beautiful fish in the sea who gains happiness through renewed friendships.

Younger kids will love the magic of black light and amazing puppetry skills. Tickets from $22, Sistic.

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SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL 2019 Bras Basah Bugis After dark, the Bras Basah Bugis district transforms into an otherworldly wonderland for this night festival. The facade of iconic landmarks are given new life with lighting installations. Don’t miss this exciting line-up of arts, heritage and cultural experiences. nightfestival.sg

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AUSTR ALIAN HIG H C OMMIS SION

HOLIDAY SEASON TRAVEL TIPS

ARE YOU MAKING END OF YEAR TRAVEL PLANS? TAKE THESE TIPS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION TO MAKE YOUR TRIP LESS OF A HASSLE.

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he Australian community in Singapore is now at record levels and The Australian High Commission in Singapore’s Consular and Passports Team are here to help you!

Top travel tips

Check your and your family’s passport validity well ahead of your travel plans – getting a new passport requires processing time.

Australian High Commission Singapore

Check your travel insurance covers you for all aspects of your holiday – some companies require extra coverage for activities such as motorbike riding, skiing and scuba diving.

25 Napier Road Singapore, 258507

Check your destination at Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au) – laws and customs differ in every country.

Tel 6836 4100 Fax 6737 5481

Passport advice

Most countries, including Singapore, require six months’ validity on your passport for both stays and transits. Check ahead!

NEWBORN PASSPORTS Before you can lodge your newborn child’s first Australian Passport application, you must apply for their Registration of Australian Citizenship

by Descent with the Department of Home Affairs.

This can all be done online at immi.homeaffairs. gov.au. Once the certificate has been granted,

make an appointment to lodge your newborn’s passport with our team. Please see this link for a step-by-step guide - https://singapore.embassy.gov. au/sing/Child_Passport.html RENEWING YOUR PASSPORT? You need to book an appointment before visiting us via our online booking system ahcsing.setmore.com. For more information visit passports.gov.au.

Don’t say cheese!

It’s important to get the correct photos for your passport. Here are a couple of tips!

“Don’t smile, frown or open your mouth.” That’s the plea from our passport office to get photos taken correctly for your passport application.

Keep your eyes open and mouth closed is a good rule of thumb.

Passport application photos must meet a minimum size requirement from the base of the chin to the crown of the head.

Get passport photos taken at a professional photo shop to ensure the correct resolution, lighting and background. Contact us for local photo providers located near the Australian High Commission that have previously met the photo standards.

For more detailed information about passport photo requirements please visit passports.gov.au.

Other services

Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/ AustraliaInSingapore LinkedIn: linkedin.com/ company/ahc-sg Twitter: @AusHCSG

Brisbane Marketing, Tourism Australia

STAY CONNECTED

NOTARIAL SERVICES The Australian High Commission also provides some notarial services through the same online booking system. Further information on notarial services is available on our website and smartraveller. gov.au.

CONSULAR ASSISTANCE Our team also provides consular assistance in line with the Consular Services Charter.

If you find yourself in need of this assistance, contact us on +65 6836 4100.

Wild dolphin feeding at Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island, QLD.

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NEW ZEAL A N D HIG H C OMMIS SION

NEW ZEALAND-SINGAPORE PARTNERSHIP

PRIME MINISTER JACINDA ARDERN LAUNCHED THE NEW ZEALANDSINGAPORE ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP (EP) ALONGSIDE SINGAPOREAN PRIME MINISTER LEE HSIEN LOONG.

A New Zealand High Commission Singapore One George Street, Level 21-04 Singapore 049145 Tel 6235 9966 Fax 6536 8180 nzhc.sin@mfat.govt.nz

ugust is synonymous with National Day in Singapore – and in addition to the parades, who can deny the excitement of having the day off! There’s a rich history to the day, with New Zealand among the first countries to recognise Singapore’s independence in 1965. Since then our relationship has continued to deepen, and is now a multi-faceted partnership that provides all sorts of opportunities for both Kiwis and Singaporeans.

In May this year, the strength of the relationship was formally recognised when PM Jacinda Ardern launched the New Zealand-Singapore Enhanced Partnership (EP) alongside Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong. The launch, held at the Istana in Singapore, saw the two Prime Ministers reaffirming the close relationship between both countries, and outlining the ways in which the EP will enhance bilateral ties across four key areas – defence, trade, science and innovation and people-to-people links. Over the course of the next few months we will be sharing more information about the

New Zealand Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, at the launch of the Enhanced Partnership.

Enhanced Partnership. To kick off, here are some facts about the New Zealand-Singapore defence relationship over the years, and a note on how the defence relationship will evolve under the EP.

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THE NZ-SG DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP:

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New Zealand Defence Minister, Hon Ron Mark and Singapore Defence Minister, Dr Ng Eng Hen, meeting on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2019.

Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/ NewZealandinSingapore Register when travelling: safetravel.govt.nz Find out more: mfat.govt.nz/singapore Aeriel view of Dieppe Barracks in the 1970s

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During World War II, New Zealand aviators played a significant role in the defence of Singapore.

From 1969-89 New Zealand had an infantry battalion and air units based in Singapore. Dieppe Barracks was the home of the 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment from 1971-1989.

Both Singapore and New Zealand are part of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (with Australia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom), the world’s second-oldest military partnership.

The Singapore Armed Forces conducts its annual artillery training in Waiouru, New Zealand.

Immediately following the Christchurch earthquake in February 2011, Singapore Air Force troops exercising in the South Island took part in search and rescue efforts, as did members of the Singapore Civil Defence Force.

Our militaries have operated alongside each other in Timor-Leste, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Under the EP, New Zealand and Singapore will intensify our defence relationship through a range of initiatives such as the annual Defence Ministers’ Meeting, formal Air Force talks and deeper cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity and security technology.

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A N Z A AC T IO N

Keeping it in the family Cycling Without Age volunteer DOROTHY TEO talks to us about how piloting a trishaw has helped her to focus on the people that are most important to her, and how volunteering with her daughters has taught them new skills and the importance of community service.

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ycling Without Age (CWA) works with senior care centres to offer older Singaporeans volunteerpiloted trishaw rides. When Dorothy (Dot) Teo first heard of CWA she loved the idea of using a trishaw to interact with seniors and give them increased mobility and social interaction. Her daughters, Christine and Angeline, also thought it would be fun to be involved, to meet new people and visit new places. Now, only a short time later, Dot is a CWA volunteer, a trainer, and member of the Board of Trustees.

Dot and her husband Bernard began involving their daughters in volunteering activities during their school breaks when they were 9 and 7. Since 2016, the girls and their parents have been involved in CWA and have also worked at the soup kitchen at Willing Hearts, done meal deliveries for Dorcas Home Care Services, and they are currently volunteering weekly with a speech and language therapy centre for children.

“When the girls were younger, they treated volunteering as a play date,” says Dot. “As they have matured, they’ve learnt that they’re contributing to society and making a difference in another person’s life…we want to make volunteering a way of life for them.”

Christine, now 12, finds volunteering makes her holidays more meaningful.

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and talk to them. My Chinese is not good, but I sometimes hold their hands and listen to the seniors if they want to talk.”

The great outdoors Being on the trishaw is precious time outdoors for the seniors and it’s boosted their happiness and sociability, as people often stop and chat as they are cycling around. Being involved with the program helps Dot to slow down, focus on the older generation, and prioritise her

Since its launch in 2015, CWA has grown to 600 volunteers and 15 trishaws. More than 10,000 seniors have experienced free trishaw rides.

Family Volunteering Ideas

Have you thought about volunteering as a family? Other ideas for getting involved include; The Food Bank Juniors Club at The Food Bank Singapore, beach clean ups with Trash Hero Singapore, creating and distributing meals for low-income families with Willing Hearts and, for those with dogs, Therapy Dogs Singapore has a Pet Assisted Therapy programme.

To find out more about our ANZA Action charity partners and the most up to date opportunities contact Suzanna at: anzaaction@anza.org.sg or go to anza.org.sg/ groups/anza-action

Story: Suzanna Pomeroy

Never too young to contribute

time with those that are important to her. “I’ve started spending more time with my family and senior relatives. My children are watching, and I know that, when they have their own families, they will still consciously set time aside for us.”

If you’d like to volunteer for Cycling Without Age you can find more information at cyclingwithoutage.sg.

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CHECK OUT KIDS SPECIAL

Keep your toddlers, kids and teens active and entertained with our guide to fun and family-friendly things to do in Singapore.

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1 SKYLINE LUGE SENTOSA 45 SILOSO BEACH WALK, 099003 (second entrance at Imbiah Lookout)

skylineluge.com/en/sentosa Take the Skyride chairlift, ride above the trees and then jump in a lightweight fourwheeled kart and cruise down a choice of trails on the slopes of Sentosa. Riders have full control over their descent, as they twist and turn down wide jungle tracks like the Jungle or the Dragon trail, Kupu Kupu and Expedition. Zoom to the end, ready to do it all over again!

2 WOODS IN THE BOOKS NO. 3 YONG SIAK ST, TIONG BAHRU 168642

woodsinthebooks.sg This quaint bookshop specialises in gorgeous picture books, while a second branch, Books Ahoy! (located at 583 Orchard Rd, 02-03) offers chapter and picture books in fiction and non-fiction that will satisfy the reading needs of older kids. Bring your junior booklovers to one of their regular reading sessions or workshops.

3 SINGAPORE’S NATIONAL MUSEUM 98 STAMFORD ROAD, 178897 nationalmuseum.sg Check out fascinating exhibitions and galleries featuring the history of Singapore’s food, fashion, photography, street art, social history and more. Early Learning Resources introduce preschoolers to the museum’s artefacts themed around numbers, colours, and ABCs. Look out for special kid friendly events around National Day on 9-10 August and loads of drop in activities and workshops advertised on their website.

4 MARINA BARRAGE 8 MARINA GARDENS DR, 018951 Marina Barrage attracts families all year round, thanks to its expanse of green space, jaw-dropping views of the bay area and the occasional sightings of otters, monitor lizards and other critters. It’s also a great place to go fly a kite. Pack a picnic basket and unfurl your kite into the sky this old-fashioned kids’ activity never goes out of style. If you don’t have a kite, head to the Gift, Kite & Convenience Store for a huge selection of flying creations – from ladybirds to dragons.

5 PUNGGOL WATERWAY PARK ALONG SENTUL CRESCENT ROAD

nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/ parks-and-nature-reserves/punggolwaterway-park Built around the Punggol Waterway and located along Sentul Crescent, Punggol Waterway Park is an expansive and beautifully kept green haven, perfect for family adventures. The park is segmented into four different themes – Nature Cove, Recreation Zone, Heritage Zone and Green Gallery. Little kids will adore the Rec Zone with activities like water and sand play. For more amazing local parks, turn to page 22.

6 MINT MUSEUM OF TOYS 26 SEAH STREET, SINGAPORE 188382

emint.com Dial up the nostalgia while introducing your kids to classic characters like Tintin and Popeye at this private toy museum.

Over five levels, MINT showcases a collection of over 50,000 vintage toys, including rare pieces from more than 40 countries, such as the valuable Alice Doll (UK, 1930s) by Farnell and the Mickey Mouse Hurdy Gurdy (Germany, 1930s).

Check the website for Make & Play sessions.

7 DINOQUEST THE ANNEX, SCIENCE CENTRE 15 SCIENCE CENTRE ROAD, 609081

science.edu.sg Until August 31, travel back in time to the Cretaceous period and solve the mystery behind the elusive Australian polar dinosaurs. Curated by world-renowned palaeontologist Emerita Professor Patricia Vickers-Rich, DinoQuest spans across seven thematic zones that engage dino fans in a multi-sensory experience; from holographic mapping to augmented and virtual reality environments.

8 CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 VICTORIA ST, #B1-01 188064 BASEMENT 1 OF NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING

nlb.gov.sg The proud home of Mr Tree House, the world’s first green library for kids, the children’s section of the NLB is a haven for mini bookworms and parents alike.

Explore the sizeable collection of children’s books and sign up for diverse programmes; from book clubs to lunchtime talks and storytelling sessions.

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Singapore’s rapid development has seen plenty of new playgrounds and playcentres popping up in the last year. KAROLA CLARK and her two kids test the best new ones, as well as a few revamped favourites.

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nparks.gov.sg The extensive Forest Ramble nature playground is set in the peaceful greenery of Jurong’s Lakeside Gardens, which opened in April. It will appeal to both younger and older kids, with many different swings, two long flying foxes, rope bridges, in-ground trampolines, sand and water play tables, log and rope obstacle courses and a large climbing structure with several long slides.

kiztopia.com Singapore’s largest indoor playcentre opened in June. A ninja obstacle course, augmented-reality games, climbing structures with twisty slides, sandpit and ballpits promise fun for kids of all ages. There’s a train ride and a car circuit complete with roads and petrol station.

A standout feature is the extensive roleplaying section. A dress-up room, grocery store with trolleys and cash registers, and kitchen/café allow the little ones plenty of opportunity to play pretend.

shangri-la.com/singapore/ rasasentosaresort This outdoor playground opened in March, next to the newly renovated Trapizza restaurant on Siloso beach. Run by the Shangri-La Rasa Resort, it’s open to the public but entry fees apply. With towering climbing structures and high slides, this one is best for kids over five (although extensive netting provides a soft fall and safety). Kids under seven need an adult to accompany them - one adult gets free entry with a child.

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JEWEL CANOPY PARK, CHANGI AIRPORT jewelchangiairport.com The Canopy Park is located at the top level of Jewel, under the sunny dome.

Huge nets are strung above the canopy, some for walking and some for bouncing.

An art installation doubles as a climbing and sliding structure, and there’s a hedge and mirror maze. Extensive greenery includes a flower garden and topiary garden with fun animal shapes. Wear comfortable covered shoes with shorts or pants.

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JUBILEE PARK, FORT CANNING nparks.gov.sg As part of the rejuvenation of the historic Fort Canning Park, a new playground has opened right behind the Fort Canning MRT station. The highlights are several winding slides built into the steep slopes of Fort Canning hill, and some huge, multi-user seesaws. The playground area is spread over a beautifully landscaped area. Swings include a hammock swing and inclusive swings for wheelchair users, there’s a rope climbing structure and plenty of logs to climb and balance on. According to National Parks SG, phase two of the project will see more food and beverage spaces and a gallery area near the playground.

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marinabaysands.com/museum Although not strictly a playcentre, the permanent Future World exhibition was revamped late in 2018 with new areas including a digital waterfall, a musical wall, and an interactive art piece that projects Chinese characters on a wall. When the characters are touched, they transform into nature images associated with that character (perfect for your child to improve their knowledge of Chinese characters!). These new features now sit alongside old favourites like the interactive slide and oversized glowing ball pit.

SUPERPARK, SUNTEC superpark.com.sg This huge indoor activity park includes a games arena with baseball nets, basketball courts and a robot goalkeeper to help hone soccer skills. A freestyle hall is tailor-made for teens, with climbing walls, a ninja obstacle course, trampolines, parkour and a skate/scoot park. Younger siblings are not left out, with an adventure area featuring a flying fox, tube slide, toddler’s gym and a pedal car track.

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AMAZONIA, GREAT WORLD CITY amazoniafun.com Amazonia playcentre underwent a major revamp earlier this year. Some of the highlights of the new space are the 8-metre-high wave slide, a trampoline area with basketball rings, and an interactive digital wall for games and dance videos. The standout feature for the little ones on our visit was the snowball fountain. This mega ball pit has several clear vacuum tubes for kids to insert balls and watch them race through the tubes.

JACOB BALLAS CHILDREN’S GARDEN, SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS nparks.gov.sg One of Singapore’s best-loved outdoor playgrounds doubled in size at the end of 2017. The new additions have proved popular, particularly the ‘Forest’ area with its flying fox and rope bridge and trampolines. The Food for Tots café also has a little play corner so parents can grab a peaceful coffee. Currently, the Garden’s water play and photosynthesis area are closed for a revamp. The scheduled reopening is late October 2019, offering even more play and learning opportunities.

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HORT PARK NATURE PLAYGARDEN nparks.gov.sg National Parks conceived this playgarden with pre-schoolers in mind, to encourage children to reconnect with nature. Set in the natural surrounds of Hort Park it features teepee-like play structures, sand and gravel pits with child-sized tools supplied, and musical play area with windchimes and wheels. A series of tunnels and hideouts, log steps, secret dens, and a small water play area foster both active and creative play.

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The teen years can be tough, but love, guidance and support go a long way.

DR ARTI JAISWAL from IMC Paediatric gives advice on spotting the signs of depression in young adults, and how you can support your teen to seek help and start a potentially life-saving conversation.

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What causes the mood changes in my pre-teen/teenager?

How common is depression in adolescence?

Though our hormones are commonly blamed for the ups and downs of adolescence, the changes in teenagers are primarily because of changes in the brain. Between 12-24 years, the brain is developing faster than ever before, and the last area to be fully developed is the frontal lobe, which is important for impulse control and decision making.

Until it’s fully developed, teenagers rely on the part of the brain associated with emotion, impulse, aggression and instinct, called the amygdala, to make decisions.

Because of these changes, depression is adolescence can be a problem and we need to talk about it. Between 10-15% of teenagers have some symptoms of depression at any given time.

What are some signs my child has depression?

Temperamental teens are common, and moodiness and excessive sleeping do not necessarily mean depression.

The following are some signs that your child may be depressed, and you should seek help:

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“Adolescence is a time for selfdiscovery, exploration and experimentation.

The transition between childhood and adulthood is not an easy one and it was never meant to be.”

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Sad or irritable for most of the day, for most days in the last two weeks.

Loss of interest in things that they usually enjoyed.

Change in eating or sleeping habits Unexplained aches and pains.

Little energy or motivation to do anything.

Feelings of hopelessness about the future or feeling worthless or guilty about things that are not their fault.

Changes in grades and academics.

Smartphone addiction (chronic smartphone use that can distract from participating in daily activities).

Any thoughts or discussion of suicide or self-harm.

What can my paediatrician or doctor do to help?

It’s recommended that all teens be screened for depression yearly. If you are worried about depression in your teenager, schedule a visit to your family doctor that is dedicated to discussing mood and depression.

Treatment options can vary, depending on the severity of your teen’s symptoms.

Be assured that any evaluation and treatment by a GP is kept confidential. For example, IMC has a strict code of conduct in relation to patient confidentiality.

How can we get through these next difficult years?

Parents of teens should practice patience and provide guidance during these exciting, but sometimes tumultuous years. It ‘s important to build empathy and validate your teen’s emotions without trying to always problem solve. Continuing to support kids to eat

nutritious foods, get enough sleep, limit screen time and get daily physical activity can all have a positive effect on mood.

Remember that a parent’s influence runs deeper than you think. Enjoy time together with your teenager doing simple tasks, such as going for a walk, cooking a meal or watching a movie. Making time to do simple things with your young adult will leave the door open for conversations that may be difficult and can make more of a difference than you can imagine.

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all walks of life will suffer from depression at some point during their teen years.

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Please contact (free and confidential) Samaritans of Singapore 24 hour hotline on 1800221-4444 or via email pat@sos. org.sg. SOS provides emotional support and guidance from trained volunteers. sos.org.sg

Talking Teens

IMC will be hosting a Talking Teens seminar aimed at parents of teens.

The event will cover physical, sexual and mental health.

Date: Friday 27 Sept 10-11.30am

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For tickets visit imc-healthcare.com

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Soul Fuel columnist KIM FORRESTER on how to raise happy, healthy and inspired kids.

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arenting requires infinite self-love and self-acceptance.

We are trying to raise one or more complex, autonomous, unpredictable human beings – all the while being judged, cajoled and controlled by social expectations and the opinions of myriad experts. If you’re a parent, the pressures of getting it right are immense. The best advice comes from Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. Once we have that solid foundation of self-acceptance and self-forgiveness, step back and look at the environment we are creating for our children. Studies show we are hardwired to raise our children in the same way we were brought up. Whether you are fond of your childhood, or not, it’s empowering to acknowledge that we can consciously choose to reflect on how we approach parenting and take steps to ‘know and do better’ for the children of the twenty-first century to help them grow into happy, healthy and inspired adults:

The role of a parent or carer includes teaching morality. The basic tenants of virtuousness and human decency are echoed throughout every culture on Earth.

Every parent has the right to establish strong boundaries around the morality of their child.

The challenge can arise, however, when the enforcement of a parent’s morals overflows into the enforcement of a parent’s values. What’s the difference?

Morality involves the way the child is taught to view good or bad, right or wrong. Many of these rules are as old as the human species itself. A child’s values, however, are intrinsic to the way they see the world and how they wish to sit within it. Values are unique to each of us, and they reveal themselves in the way we prefer to spend our time, money or energy. Does your child value quiet time rather than social gatherings? Do they value their personal possessions and sense of ownership, and baulk at sharing with others? Do they value their family, or praise, or physical activity? As a parent, it’s wise to recognise that a child’s morals can be established by you, but their values arise from within and may ultimately be vastly different to your own.

There’s no sugar-coating this truth: Our children seem to be monitored, safeguarded and preserved more than any generation before them. And the effects of such overbearing protection are beginning to emerge. Many competitive sports have done away with scorecards for fear of causing angst in a losing child, however experts maintain that this practise is undermining the child’s ability to develop a sense of agency - the sense that they have the power to affect a circumstance through effort. Childhood obesity continues to soar as statistics

“The pressures of getting it right are immense. I believe the best advice comes from author Maya Angelou: ‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.’” show that 63% of students are personally driven to and from the school gate, in stark contrast to 16% in the 1970s.

Humans need challenge. And – as the incredible policy at Swanson Primary School in Auckland proves – children thrive in environments where they can extend themselves beyond ‘safe’ levels. The school ripped up the playground rulebook and students are allowed to climb trees, ride skateboards, and play contact games. As a result, the school says there has been a drop in bullying, serious injuries and vandalism, while concentration levels in class are increasing.

Confidence, drive, desire and purpose are fundamental ingredients in living a fulfilled life. However, it is impossible for a child to obtain any of these elements without also confronting risk, challenge or danger … and having a wise and loving parent waiting to support them as they strengthen their resilience.

There is a common adage that a parent’s role is to ‘mould’ their children into happy and productive citizens.

But true happiness can only be obtained when one is allowed to be authentic, and productivity is a natural consequence of being inspired. One gift we can all give our children is a safe and loving space where they can live by their values and seek the challenges that inspire and strengthen them. It’s not always comfortable when our children reveal their ‘shape’ to us – it often involves independence, rebellion and/ or perspectives and decisions that we don’t fully understand.

Remember that we are all works in progress and by loving our children unconditionally, we gift them the freedom to live life fully and to do the best they can … until they know better.

Kim Forrester is a holistic wellbeing author, consultant and educator. kimforrester.net August 2019

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Over 100 new members joined us for an evening on the harbour at ONE 15 Marina Sentosa Cove on 13 June for our popular New Members Night. ANZA’s fresh faces mingled, sipped and sampled burgers (thanks to Raf Dalmau, Simon TyndaleBiscoe and the ANZA Burger Babes for help in the kitchen and on the barbie!)

Several of our group coordinators were in attendance, helping newcomers discover more about our organisation and the array of activities we offer.

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Our first Art, Jazz, Wine event held on 27 June was a roaring success. 150 ANZA members and friends gathered in the stunning heritage building The Arts House for a night of music, culture and fine Australian wines. Hosted by Art Works, guests enjoyed a private exhibition of Australian Indigenous art whilst nibbling delicious canapes and sipping great Aussie vinos. The smooth jazz sounds from talented saxophonist Daniel Chia, one of Singapore’s rising stars on the contemporary jazz scene, provided a magnificent background to this wonderful evening. One lucky winner even took home a Limited-Edition Banksy print!

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DATE: Wednesday 7 August TIME: 9:30am -12:30pm MEETING POINT: 9:20am at Highlander Coffee Shop, 49 Kampong Bahru Road, 169362.

Nearest MRT Outram Park.

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Bespoke Bookbinding

Join us for a fun and interactive class where you will be introduced to the joys of handmade books and bookbinding. With a few basic techniques, you can make books in any shape or style. All materials will be provided including fabric, decorative end-papers, paper for the inside of the book, thread for sewing, and access to a range of decorative embellishments. Participants will leave with a completed handmade book, perfect for a journal or gift.

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An Evening With Hungry Ghosts

DATE: Thursday 29 August TIME: 7.00pm-9.00pm MEETING POINT: 6.50pm, Waterloo Street Exit E Bras Basah MRT. COST: Member $65, non-member $75.

Dim Sum Delights

Join us on a fascinating walking tour to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival, a Buddhist and Taoist tradition that dates back 2,000 years. Starting on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month it’s believed that the gates to the afterlife are opened for a month, and ghosts and spirits are free to roam the earth, visiting their living relatives. Visit a temple and see how people show respect to their ancestors and gain a unique insight into Getai, a performance that entertains both the living and the spirits.

Enjoy a Chinese dinner at your own cost.

DATE: Tuesday 10 September TIME: 9.30am - 12pm MEETING POINT: 9.20am ground level, Exit C, Chinatown MRT. COST: Member $65, non-member $75

DATE: Tuesday 3 September TIME: 9.30am-12.30pm MEETING POINT: 9.20am Waterloo Street, Exit E of Bras Basah MRT COST: Member: $65, nonmember $75

Guide Sarah Lev shares her heritage and customs as she leads us through the former Jewish neighbourhood known as “Mahala”. Hear about the Jewish education establishments and prominent buildings such as the David Elias Building. Visit the Maghain-Aboth Synagogue and Jacob Ballas Centre where we will enjoy a Kosher Israeli meal (at own cost). The tour includes a talk by local Chief Rabbi about the current community and you’ll see the Sacred Baghdadi Tora Scrolls placed inside the Holy Arc in the Synagogue. A tour not to be missed.

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Experience the delights of dim sum and the art of Chinese tea with our expert local guide, Charlotte Chu. Dim sum means ‘a light touch on the heart’ and is an ideal way to describe the small, delicious sweet or savoury dishes; one of the most popular expressions of Cantonese culture. We head to a restaurant to try seven different kinds of treats, served from trolleys. Afterwards, visit a heritage tea house; one of the few in Singapore to blend their own tea leaves using the traditional method. You’ll be gifted a beautiful set of five different teas.

DATE: Saturday 28 September

TIME: 10am -1.30pm MEETING POINT: 9.50am, Red Dot Design Museum, 11 Marina Boulevard, 01940.

Nearest MRT Bayfront.

COST: Member: $50, nonmember: $60

Discover the stories behind Marina Bay’s iconic architecture as we explore the area on foot.

Take in impressive views of the historic Fullerton Bay Hotel, Theatres by the Bay, the Marina Bay Financial District and the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel, shopping and casino complex it’s truly an amazing panorama!

Other gems in this recognisable location include the Helix Bridge and ArtScience Museum.

During this tour we’ll delve into the identities and ideas of the many architects - both local and international - involved in creating this extraordinary part of Singapore.

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SAFE WateR for Kids Environmental scientist FLEUR MAIDMENT volunteers with Disaster Aid Australia’s Safe Water for Every Child, installing SkyHydrants in camps and villages in Myanmar. The initiative has provided safe drinking water for thousands of displaced refugees in remote villages in Myanmar.

What drew you to this cause?

My mother lives in Nhill, Victoria, which has a population of only 1,800 but is home to 220 Karen refugees. As with all rural townships, Nhill has an ageing population and suffers from brain drain to the city. The Karen refugees have contributed greatly to the economy of the region, working on duck and flower farms. Now, the younger generation are being trained as nurses and mechanics, and some aspire to become doctors.

Karen people have a strong sense of community and identity. One of my mother’s friends saw an Australian invention, the SkyHydrant water filter, showcased at a Rotary meeting and thought her family village in Myanmar could benefit from one. I wanted to help facilitate this through my location in Singapore.

When did you personally get involved?

Tha Blay, a former refugee, and I first visited the region in April 2018. We tested the water to find out if it was causing water borne diseases in the communities. When we visited a remote IDP camp located in a narrow valley, we found the stream and wells were indeed contaminated by E.coli bacteria, due to the close proximity of latrines to the wells.

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All water sources for the camp, with a population of over 2,500, contained E.coli exceeding World Health Organisation standards for drinking water, and were considered unsafe. People were doing all their washing in the stream because they had no other choice.

We also visited Tha Blay’s village in rural eastern Myanmar and found the same situation, that all the wells were unsafe to drink from.

Our first trip involved talking to the communities about a plan for installation and maintenance of the water filters.

Tell us about the SkyHydrant?

The SkyHydrant has been invented for disaster situations, so it’s light and portable if the people must move again.

The units are simple to operate, with the absolute minimum of mechanical devices, such as pumps.

How is the project going?

To date, we have installed four SkyHydrants in camps and villages in Myanmar, providing safe drinking water for over 3,500 people. We have plans to

Over 100,000 displaced Karen people live in refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar border.

Another 200,000 have been forced by the military to flee their homes and villages in the mountains and live in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Myanmar.

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All of my family and friends in Australia and Singapore are happy to support my work, but most do not want to face eating crickets, cold showers squat toilets and sleeping on the floor in open bamboo huts, like I endure when I go there!

- FLEUR MAIDMENT

How do you get supplies to them?

Transport is incredibly difficult due to the terrain and remoteness. Travel is via non-existent 4WD tracks through forests in Thailand and then on a boat up river.

All the tanks, pipes and concrete need to be taken in this way, and carried by hand.

The villagers walk for over 12 hours to meet the boat and carry heavy loads of books tied onto poles on the return trip the next day. The books are so valuable to school children, as many don’t even have basic exercise books for the year. install at least four SkyHydrants a year, for five years. While safe water is my passion, there are so many needs. I’ve assisted my team who were stateless to get identity papers so they can apply for university, and taken medicines, mosquito nets, soaps and school supplies into the camps.

I’ve done two stints teaching English at summer school. Everyone I work with has a strong sense of obligation to gain a good education, then go back to work in their communities when a peaceful solution can be brokered.

What work still needs to be done?

There’s still a great deal of tension in the region and travel is exceptionally difficult for foreigners, and often not permitted.

I’ve trained a local team to take supplies for clean water, medicines and education into the remote villages where they still have relatives that often must flee to the forest after threats and action from the Tatmadaw (Burmese military). My next challenges are getting immunisations to a remote camp where the children have

not been immunised since international nongovernment funding dried up in 2017.

What would be the best result for this group in the future?

The ethnic people have established a Peace Park where they practice community forestry and traditional ways of living in these remote mountain villages. They want to determine their own future and manage their own lands. An ideal solution would be cultural-tourism, featuring their exquisite traditional weaving, medicines and foods collected from the forest, and Karen and Animist culture, but the central government does not allow visitors to the area, due to the on-going conflict.

What close ties have you formed?

I’m very close to my team and the wonders of Facebook mean we can talk almost every day to plan and resolve issues. Tank stands have been built by sharing photos of handwritten plans and diagrams via messenger.

What do you like about volunteering?

As anyone who volunteers knows, the rewards you get are much richer than what you put in. It brings me great joy to see the Safe Water team gain knowledge and confidence to solve problems in their own communities. disasteraidaustralia.org.au/our-aid/safewater-for-every-child August 2019 anza

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Balloons, banners, plastic plates and straws...kids’ parties are colourful and festive but can be wasteful. Karola Clark finds out how to host a fun celebration, without destroying the planet.

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DITCH THE BALLOONS

According to Australia’s CSIRO, balloons are one of the top three most harmful pollutants threatening marine wildlife.

Foil balloons are even worse than latex as they take much longer to biodegrade.

The good news is, there are plenty of alternatives.

Emma Robertson Chia of eco-friendly party creators Hopping Hares Parties (facebook.com/hoppingharesparties) suggests colourful pompoms, tassels or fabric bunting to create a festive look.

“Use old clothing or scraps of material you have at home to make bunting. If you are not creatively inclined get your kids to cut out the triangles and then take it to a seamstress (below HDBs) to have made up for you. It’s cheap and you employ someone locally.” Short on time or don’t have old fabric lying around? There are local shops that sell fabric bunting (givefun.com.sg, partyday.com.sg). These can be reused many times.

ADD STYLE TO YOUR SETTING There’s no need to set the table with plastic. Colourful fabric tablecloths and napkins are gorgeous and reusable.

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RENT OR DIY For a Pinterest-worthy deco scheme, rent a backdrop from one of Singapore’s many creative party stylists: upscale party planners Stitchxmarker hand-make their stunning party decorations, which are available to rent at stitchxmarker.com.

Sprinkie Parties also have backdrops and

props available to rent at reasonable prices: sprinkieparties.com. Want something unique? Emma recommends creating it yourself. “Consider making something out of cardboard. It’s fun to make, effective and biodegradable.”

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If you really want to lower the environmental impact of your parties, consider serving some vegetarian or vegan food. “Animals for meat and cheese production are the single largest contributors to global warming, ocean acidification, fresh water pollution and deforestation,” Emma points out. Go for fruit or vegetable skewers, platters with cut veggies, and dips like hummus and guacamole. “If you want more traditional fare try vegan nuggets by Quorn, Fry’s or Marks & Spencer. I swear you can’t tell the difference!”

Serving finger food also reduces the amount of plates and cutlery needed. If you are culinarily challenged, caterers Lush Platters (lushplatters.com) offer a variety of mouth-watering grazing platters presented with minimal packaging. Have some reusable containers on hand for guests to take leftovers home.

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sustainability. The best option is to use your existing plates and cutlery or borrow from friends. For those concerned about breakages or clean-up, there are several eco-friendly disposable options. Emma suggests the palm leaf plates and cutlery from Naturerustic (naturerustic.com) or The Eco Statement theecostatement.com, available on Redmart. At $3 for a pack of 10 forks, and $5 for 10 plates, it’s only

slightly more expensive than throwaway plastic and they are biodegradable.

Swap juice boxes and plastic water bottlers for reusable jugs or pitchers.

“Fill jugs with tap water and add slices of fruit like lemons or berries for a little flavour,” suggests Emma. Have clearly labelled recycling bins at the party venue.

“Whatever waste you do produce, sort for recycling and consider composting.”

The dreaded ‘goody bag’ or take-home present usually involves plastic toys that break or get tossed aside. Emma suggests doing a craft activity to give the kids a keepsake to bring home. She threw a Viking party where children painted their own cardboard Viking shield, and a sleepover party where kids customised their own dreamcatchers. Other easy options are customising a T-shirt or bag, making a mask or jewellery.

Get the birthday child involved in making some presents for their friends.

Some ideas include homemade playdoh, or rainbow popcorn. For last-minute gifts, check out eco-friendly stores like facebook.com/UnPackt.SG/ or thefirstgreenstore.com/ for sustainable gifts like plantable pencils.

Use recyclable containers to present them in, like jars tied with ribbon.

“For smaller presents, toilet rolls make excellent wrapping,” Emma suggests. For alternatives to traditional wrapping paper or gift bags try cloth bags or get the kids to create some artwork on recycled paper.

These small steps will go a long way to reducing the waste but maximising the fun produced at your next kids party.

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We love the clean lines of the Replica Kids Eames chair ($69.90) and the practicality of a racing car rug ($119.90) from Deer Industries (deerindustries.com)

Got a birthday coming up and need to find the perfect gift? We’ve gathered up the coolest gear, gadgets and gifts for kids of all ages. Take your pick!

Lemon purse ($69.90), from Deer Industries.

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A funky yellow and gold Mini Micro scooter ($195-$225) from White & Black Trading (sg. whiteandblacktrading.com) provides hours of fun and movement and ticks the highly practical, safe and robust boxes, too. Suitable for ages 3-5.

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LITTLE ONES

With pops of trendy lemon, this collection features durable, classic wooden toys, plus sweet plushies, retro furniture and soft, comfy outfits.

Check out the new organic cotton clothing range from H&M, located throughout Singapore, including these grey dungarees and sweet espadrilles (hm.com)

Adorable Solange White Swan ($99.90), Word Cubes ($89.90), and Smudge Puppy ($57.90) are perfect gifts or room decorations, from Deer Industries.

Percy the Plane ($39.90) and Benji the Bus ($85.90) come from an extensive range of certified wooden retro toys, all available from Deer Industries

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If you’ve been searching for a fun, colourful and contemporary swimwear range for your explorers and adventurers look no further than King of Redonda (kingofredonda.com). We love the Eloise Girls’ surf short ($45.00) and rash guard ($48.00).

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Cyril the Sloth ($57.90) from Deer Industries is gorgeous and always laidback.

The Micro Rocket ($235.00) has fat wheels, can be easily folded, and comes in an eye caching green design. Perfect for ages 12+ and longer distance cruising.

Team with a micro silver matte helmet ($75) From White & Black Trading.

Tweens love stationary and there’s a huge range of cute notebooks, pens, and memory books from Kikki.K at Ion and VivoCity (kikki-k.com/sg).

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs from Deer Industries will help them learn to cook like a pro! It features 100 yummy and healthy recipes from cupcakes to breakfast tacos ($42.90)

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The 70s are cool again. Harvey Norman (harveynorman.com.sg) sells a range of polaroid cameras, like the Instax Mini 9 ($149)

TEENS AND TWEENS

Teens love the retro vibe, and we’ve assembled the vintage inspired collection of their dreams, from an old-fashioned turntable to a polaroid camera, groovy swimmers and the ultimate scooter.

Californian brand Brandy Melville is now in Singapore. Check out their clothes and accessories, like the front pack in khaki ($27.00), at their Ion store. (brandymelvilleusa.com) Swimmers from King of Redonda.

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NAUTICAL NOTES

Wrap up in the large, round coral beach blanket ($55) from King of Redonda. The Fjallraven Kanken backpack ($139.90) is lightweight and durable.

Check out the range at Deer Industries, along with fun accessories like the super-sized watermelon beach bag ($45.90) and Larry the Lobster soft toy ($52.90).

Blue and red never go out of style. We’ve pulled together a nautical-themed collection for the outdoorsy, active kid who loves the beach, pool or park. Fun times ahoy!

The Penny Island Escape skateboard ($175), with graphic underside is from White & Black Trading.

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Threads for older boys are available at Pull and Bear (pullandbear.com/sg) or H&M has a great range for little kids.

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All parents want their kids to eat a balanced diet, but that can be easier said than done! We chatted to Aussie nutrition experts, ANNE SWAIN and SUSAN SOULARD from The Whole Kitchen, about easy, delicious and healthy food options for the family.

Why did you want to set up The Whole Kitchen?

Anne is a certified health coach with a background in marketing and Susan is a classically trained chef with 20 years industry experience. We decided to bring our skills together to start our own brand. We make genuinely healthy food that’s gluten free, low in natural sugar, all natural and made locally.... and of course, delicious!

What are your top tips for planning healthy family meals?

Planning is key, as well as using good quality ingredients and a balance of flavours and colours. Shopping at reputable grocers and markets is important in Singapore, and it’s great to bring the kids along to touch and smell the exotic fruits and make choices about what they’d like to eat. We love shopping at Little Farms (littlefarms.com) for fresh seasonal produce, or our local wet market.

What are your go-to recipes?

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coriander and mint - all shared around the table. We enjoy simple fresh fruits as a dessert.

ANNE: Meals usually start with a good protein source like grilled salmon, homemade mince patties, frittata or quinoa, then we add colourful vegetables, zucchini noodles or a crunchy salad. We use a lot of garlic, ginger, turmeric and herbs for taste. On Sundays we like to roast a whole quality chicken with root vegetables.

What’s always in your pantry that kids love to eat?

SUSAN: My kids love The Whole Kitchen Rock Salt Rosemary Nut Mix and given they are half French and half Aussie they also love saucisson and cheese as a snack along with cucumber crudités.

ANNE: Our 16-month-old loves to eat!

His favourite snacks now are The Whole Kitchen Country Loaf with avocado, Greek yoghurt with fresh fruit or homemade muffins.

Tips for a healthy lunchbox?

It’s important for kids to keep their energy sustained throughout the day.

Include snacks that contain healthy fats, good proteins and complex carbohydrates and avoid high sugar options. We love energy balls, trail mixes, seeds or tahini or hummus on brown rice crackers. Brain food!

How do you keep kids interested in food?

SUSAN: Start them young and let them explore even if it’s spicy. Travelling to different countries helps with this and opens kids up to so many amazing opportunities. We are very lucky here in Singapore also with the enormous range of foods to choose from. Go to Little India, or Chinatown and ask your kids to order what they want. Getting kids involved in the kitchen can also help form healthy habits and a passion for real food early in life!

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student ratios (1:4 in Primary and 1:6 in Secondary) and dedicated on-campus support for those who require extra attention.

Support Services offered include counselling, occupational and/or speech therapy, social skills training and behavioural therapy.

Students are provided with individualised sessions during school hours so that they can “just be kids” once school finishes for the day.

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“Our inclusive classrooms are filled with diverse learners. We encourage our children to learn from each other, to discover different nationalities and cultures but also understand that everyone learns and handles situations in their own way – and that this is the “spice of life.”

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LEARNING APPROACHES

IIS offers two learning approaches; Mainstream and Mainstream with Support.

With both approaches running in tandem, each student receives the differentiated, yet inclusive learning experience they deserve, as well as developing balanced perspectives and a greater understanding of their fellow students.

The school welcomes new students throughout the year, whether the families are relocating from overseas or found that their former school wasn’t able to provide specialised support for their child. IIS have built great relationships with other international schools who will often refer students as they understand what IIS is able to offer. Many families

have joined IIS as they felt overwhelmed and under pressure in larger school settings and desired smaller class sizes with individualised education in a boutique yet international learning environment.

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When you walk through the doors of IIS, you’ll discover unique, purpose-built facilities such as the oneof-a-kind Ocean Snoezelen room. This multi-sensory environment provides students with stimulation and relaxation using smell, touch, sound, colour, and light. Take time to watch the fish swim by as you listen to calming waves, or play with colourful fibre optic tentacles as you discover an endless stream of mesmerising bubbles!

Another popular space is

the Occupational Therapy gym, with colourful swings, cosy hammocks, climbing ladders and a slide, it’s a fun space that improves students gross and fine motor skills, enhances their confidence and lets them learn through play. In-house support staff have private suites to provide counselling, speech and Naturalistic Applied Behaviour Analysis (NABA) therapy sessions.

CREATING A PATH TO SUCCESS

The school’s ultimate goal is for all of their students to achieve their own highest level of success, whatever their learning style, by working with teachers who

will adapt lesson plans to each individual student’s strengths. Helping your child create their own path to success is what IIS works towards every single day.

IIS believes that every child deserves a great quality education and the opportunity to enjoy school whatever their learning style.

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Want your child to be safe and confident in Singapore’s many pools and waterparks? We get the lowdown from leading swim programs, State Swim and Marsden Swim School.

What’s the end goal of swimming lessons?

“While not everyone can become an Olympic gold medallist, all children should be confident and safe in the water by the time they leave primary school,” says State Swim Operations Manager, Melisa Tay. “We believe that a strong and safe swimmer is someone who can swim 400m of freestyle confidently with good technique, this is what we offer in our 400-Gold program.”

What age is best to start swimming lessons?

“We start at four months old and I honestly believe the younger you start the better,” says Marsden Swim School coach Sam Jackson. “Swimming is a confidence sport and infancy is a great time to introduce them to water in a safe environment, before any anxiety has set in. A relaxed body is a buoyant body and a tense one sinks! Classes are a wonderful way to pick up the tools to take home and a fun environment for kids to build confidence together.”

Is swim squad a good idea for my developing swimmer?

“Once graduating from the 400-Gold program, our swimmers can then move into our squad program,” says Melisa. “It helps keeps children fit and active, whilst developing their technique.

In Australia, we have over 1500 children per week enjoying our squad program, participating in time trials and inter school carnivals. It’s a fantastic step in encouraging kids to have fun with swimming and set personal goals.”

“At Marsden, we encourage competition from national level down,” adds Sam. “We compete in the fun Merlion League where everyone from first timers to the more seasoned swimmer can enjoy low pressure competition. It’s a wonderful motivator, but we encourage our kids to understand we all develop at different speeds. At the end of the day if they continue to set their own personal bests, they are winning.”

How can you encourage a reluctant swimmer to enjoy water?

“Don’t rush them,” says Sam. “Forcing a child underwater can be traumatic. Make it fun, smile lots, and keep encouraging. Our coaches are very patient and have always found taking it at the child’s pace is the fastest way to creating a confident swimmer.

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monitoring them,” says Sam. “Right from the start we can teach kids to relax, float, and turn and swim back to the wall if need be. Even practicing climbing in and out of the pool is essential. Please watch your kids.”

What’s the secret to buying good googles?

“Find something that fits their smaller eye socket - kids should wear kids-appropriate shapes. Also, the reason goggles don’t last is that they’re worn far too tight. They need to cover the eyes, be comfortable, and a light push should ensure a seal!”

TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT COACH

• AUSTSWIM certified and continually updates their skills • Enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable • Understands all stages of development, from babies to competitive swimming • Encourages kids to try their best in their lessons, without bribery or punishment stateswim.com.sg marsdenswimschool.com

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World famous for the ancient city of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap provides a fascinating hands-on history lesson for adventurous kids of all ages. The town also boasts delicious food, hospitable locals and incredible landscapes.

ANGKOR AT DAWN The temples of Angkor Wat, are Siem Reap’s main attraction.

Soak up the serene silence of early morning visit or hop on a bike tour or a tuk tuk any time of day to navigate the mesmerising ruins. A private guide can illuminate the history of the area and take you back to the days when the powerful Khmer empire ruled Cambodia. We opt for a 4am start, and blearily line up to grab temple passes (US$37) Kids under 12 are free, but bring their ID as they’ll check it at every entry. It’s 48 anza

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a bumpy, but exhilarating rickshaw race through the dark to reach the majestic stone facade, illuminating with the gently rising sun. A hoard of photographers wait to capture the ruins reflected in an adjacent pond, but we quickly get lost among the countless narrow passageways, stairs and rooms. It’s easy to spend a few hours wandering this eerie, beautiful temple, steeped in history and tradition – but with kids it’s best to keep the tour moving along!

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Louise Walls Make a small donation to one of the resident monks - they’ll bless your child and give them a woven bracelet.

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OTHER TEMPLE ATTRACTIONS We’ve hired a local tuk tuk driver for the day (US$20) to show us around the main temples.

He carries an eski with cold towels and water, so we can freshen up between dusty, hot explorations. Next, we venture into Angkor Thom city and visit the richly decorated Bayon Temple – a 12th century Buddhist shrine. Its 54 Gothic towers are decorated with 216 colossal, serene smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara, which makes for fun photo opps for kids with their own cameras. Across the road we watch (from a safe distance) a family of monkeys playing. There are three babies, who attract a crowd with their adorable antics.

With the sun beating down, we opt to stroll briskly alongside the Elephant Terrace, then jump into our waiting tuk tuk for our last stop, Ta Prohm or Tomb Raider temple, (nicknamed for the locations it provided in the movies). Wrapped in huge tree roots, it’s easily the most atmospheric ruin at Angkor, and kids will love exploring its crumbling nooks and crannies. Scheduling temple

Kids will adore scooting around town in a tuk tuk, exploring ancient temples, meeting the local explosive detection dogs. and swimming in The Aviary Hotel’s stunning saltwater pool.

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touring in the earlier part of the day, means we escape the worst of the heat. We arrive back at the hotel, exhausted, by 10am, ready for a swim in our hotel’s gorgeous saltwater pool!

DETECTION DOGS We loved visiting the Explosive Detection Dogs (explosivedetectiondogs.org), a 10-minute tuk tuk ride from town. Visitors can stop by every day at either 8.30am or 4pm. During the hour-long show (tickets $7) visitors experience firsthand the incredible abilities of the Belgian Malinois breed, trained by dog experts to find unexploded landmines and bombs left over from war. We learn about the devastating legacy of landmines across South East Asia, then the dogs put on a show of their astounding sniffing skills, which help protect Cambodian lives. The organisation has worked The Aviary Hotel with dogs in the field since 1992, expanding into 30 countries. During that time not a single dog has been seriously injured or killed. plate, and fashion the handmade ice-cream into delicate rolls. We Kids can participate in hiding the search items during went back for seconds for the Nutella and Oreo version!

TIP the show, and afterwards pat and get their photo taken Malis (malisrestaurant.com/siemreap) has very good TIP with the friendly dogs.

2-for-1 cocktails during happy hour at 5-7pm (plus free nibbles!) and they welcome kids with plenty of ‘mocktails’ on the menu.

Cambodian food is similar to Vietnamese and Thai cuisines, but with subtle differences. You’ll find noodle soup similar to Vietnamese phở and sandwiches like bánh mì, refreshing The Aviary Hotel (theaviaryhotel.com) has the perfect central salads and sour soups, Indian-inspired curries, noodles and location in the heart of Siem Reap town, super friendly staff, and stir fries. Our first meal is at Chanrey Tree (chanreytree.com), a peaceful atmosphere. Kids will adore the bird-inspired design, recommended by our friendly hotel staff for its delicious Khmer chill out zones with books and comfy chairs, and the refreshing food and gorgeous riverside setting. We devour the minced saltwater pool with wonderful views of the vines and flowers that chicken spring rolls, tender beef lok lok stir fry, eggplant with drape over the balconies above. The 25 rooms are large and ecopork ribs, and sticky mango rice with longan and jackfruit. friendly, with oversized balconies made for lounging. We opted for Servings are large – bring your appetite! Another excellent the Sarus Crane Suite, a sprawling 60sqm pad which has a large choice for families is il Forno, hidden down a lane, off Pub bedroom, a separate living room area, and a private balcony. There Street. Kids will approve of their authentic pizzas and fresh are plenty of dining options, including the laidback Flock Café. pastas (ilforno.restaurant/siem-reap). In the early evening Pub Don’t miss a family trip to the onsite Amret spa, where you can Street is family friendly and genuinely good fun. Wander around treat yourself to a relaxing massage the local night markets and try one of the many ‘fried ice-cream’ after a long day of temple stalls. The vendors pour your choice of flavours onto a freezing sightseeing.

The hotel is TIP expanding and will soon feature a glam rooftop pool, a Japanese restaurant, and more gorgeous rooms!

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Top 5 kid approved activities in Siem Reap

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Eco-adventurous families can zip line through lush jungle in the Angkor Archaeological Park. (angkorzipline.com) Explore the regions rural heart with a visit to a working farming village - wander through rice fields, populated with buffalo and oxen and mingle with local communities.

Foodie families can dive into the spicy culinary scene with a cooking class or guided market tour.

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Support Cambodia youth and watch incredible young performers at Phare, the Cambodia Circus. (pharecircus.org) Tweens and teens will enjoy shopping in trendy Kandal Village on Hap Guan St. You can grab a bite at one of the hip cafes or pick up funky Cambodian homewares, or jewellery.

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SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONS “This month we encouraged our photographers to get out in the rain and take reflection shots or capture the shadows cast at sunrise,” says BRENDAN PAGET. “The results were a true, er, reflection of their talent!”

AMANDA LEWIS MORNING TEMPLE “I was taking an early morning walk and came across a beautiful temple, creating a beautiful reflection. It’s called the Chwee Kang Beo Temple and is situated along the Kallang River.”

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ANDREW BEASLEY SPHERE SCULPTURE “This is close up photo of the Tall Tree in the Eye sculpture, created by Anish Kapoor. I really like the repeating images reflected in the spheres. The sculpture is located at the entrance of Ocean Financial Centre downtown. It’s worth a look.”

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RACHEL JAMES MARINA MIRAGE “This photo was taken on my iPhone while on a walk coming back to Marina Bay Sands from the barrage. A simple snap with the clear light, colours and reflections.”

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PIP HARRY enjoys fabulous cocktails and unique Asian flavours at Boat Quay while RAELENE TAN sips Chinese tea in Tanjong Pagar.

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ocated in the heart of Boat Quay, sophisticated newcomer The Sampan is a refuge from the area’s many rowdy pubs and partygoers. With a prime location on the Singapore River, this hip, three storey restaurant and bar features unique Pan Asian cuisine from a young, passionate culinary team. We start with a round of bright, flavourful cocktails, including the smoldering Mango Chilli Smash ($17), easy drinking Hibiscus & Vanilla Margarita ($17) and a refreshing White Sangria ($17) They’re accompanied by crunchy, salty and slightly bitter Indonesian-style emping nut crackers. Our sharing appetisers includes Half Shell Japanese Scallops, with laksa leaf pesto ($15) Silken Egg Tofu with peanut sauce ($12) and Pot Sticker Dumplings ($12) The dumplings are the clear winner, with delicate lacey skin and spot on filling. The tangy Crispy Thai Beef Salad ($15) runs a close second.

There are plenty of tasty and affordable salads, noodle and rice dishes, but for mains we can’t go past the fresh Local Seabass, with soya sauce glaze and potato puree ($21), Charred Chicken, with mango sambal and steamed rice cake ($19) and the tender Beef Cheek Rendang, with grilled vegetables ($26) Dessert, if you have room, is Asian-inspired and light with pandan, palm sugar and mango notes. My pick is the Local Coconut Pudding with coffee tuille and charred bread ice cream ($13) but ask for the off-menu banana ice-cream which tastes like banoffee pie – heaven!

ecently, nine of my adult students of etiquette and I visited a traditional teahouse in the Tanjong Pagar area.

Founded in 1989, Yixing Xuan Teahouse (‘happy and relaxing small house’), owned and managed by the Low family, provides pre-arranged Chinese tea appreciation workshops, as well as welcoming casual visitors for light lunches or afternoon tea.

After choosing your preferred tea, with help from experts on hand, sit back, relax, sip tea and nibble on delicious dim sum items from the menu. My group enjoyed delicate white tea, fragrant oolong, ti kuan yin with its rich, strong taste, and earthy pu-er. Customers can savour tea served in a single cup, or brew tea the traditional way if they prefer.

Dim sum to pair with tea include har kow (steamed, pleated shrimp dumpling), siew mai (steamed chicken dumpling shaped like a tiny open pot of food), char siew bao (soft, steamed bun with diced barbecued pork filling), vegetable spring roll, lotus leaf rice, seafood pancake and signature green tea pancake with red bean.

The family-friendly teahouse has a good variety of packaged tea leaves for purchase, as well as beautiful Chinese teapots, teacups and other intriguing paraphernalia.

VERDICT: Visit Yixing Xuan Teahouse for a cultural journey and an afternoon tea with a different. Relax over Chinese tea and small eats in a cosy, peaceful atmosphere.

VERDICT: A fun atmosphere, good pricing and delicious local flavours make The Sampan a great pick for riverside dining.

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Smoke & Mirrors’ new Head Bartender JORGE CONDE has dreamt up a new menu of 16 unexpected and exciting cocktails, which combine artistry, fun and science. ANZA was invited to a private tasting at Jorge’s secret lab…

People often have preconceptions about how a drink will taste, and I wanted to challenge those expectations. ‒ Jorge Conde

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With over fourteen years of bar industry experience in Spain and London, and a background in graphic design, Jorge Conde is a guy you want fixing you a drink after a long day at the coalface. He’s the brains behind Smoke & Mirror’s inventive new cocktail menu, ‘Illusions of Flavours’, which includes creative and surprising twists on the classics. While the bar has one of the best views in Singapore, even the Marina Bay panorama can’t distract from Jorge’s flair and sense of theatre.

The menu is split into sections: Fizzy & Elegant, Sour & Neat, Long & Refreshing, Strong & Neat, Fruity & Punchy and Savoury & Umami. First up, Jorge prepares his version of the iconic Singapore Sling, Robbery at the Museum ($28). Served blush pink, it has notes of sour cherry, fermented pineapple, gin, herbs, and is topped with a fizzy foam. It’s a savoury, peppery and not too sweet starter. Next, we try the Le Paix 75 ($28) a twist on the classic French 75. This refreshing drink uses locally sourced fennel,

gin, sparkling wine and FAST FACT: the salty brine of a green Each drink has its own olive garnish. We can’t QR code, scan it and leave without sipping the you’ll discover how it’s signature Smoke & Mirrors made, before you order. #4 ($28), this complex clear bronze cocktail blends strawberry and cacao-infused mezcal, milk vodka, bamboo charcoal, salt and pepper, and a salty strawberry powder. Served over a branded block of ice, it’s earthy, fruity and smoky. My personal favourite.

What’s to eat There are plenty of grazing options here, from Chicken Yakitori ($16) to Salt and Pepper Calamari ($16), and Truffle Fries ($14) plus sharing options like the Australian Lamb Skewers ($28) and Grilled Beef Short Rib ($32) You can also munch on modern Chinese dishes from Yan restaurant, including crispy duck, pork belly and fried rice with crab meat.

Don’t Miss If you’re very lucky, you might be invited into Jorge’s on-site testing lab, where he preserves, infuses and distils various ingredients. The small space is crammed

with equipment and bottles of unusual aromas and flavours, including pencil shavings, lemon balm, cilantro and fennel.

Jorge also uses his artistic talents to sketch the drinks onto the walls!

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CLASSIC FISH PIE Ashley Lim, Head Chef of JAMIE’S ITALIAN, Vivocity, has created the ultimate comforting fish pie.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) FISH MIX:

500g Salmon fillet, skin-on 300g Sea bass fillet, skin-on 1 bay leaf 2 ½ cups whole-fat milk 1 tsp whole black peppercorns 1 sprig thyme 1 shallot, peeled and diced

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2. Drain the potatoes well, season and mash (adding in the butter and milk gradually until smooth). Keep warm, set aside and pre-heat your oven to 170 degrees celcius.

Fish: 1. Put the fish in a large pan and add the milk, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme and shallot.

2. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently until the fish is cooked.

3. Remove fish from the pan, strain and reserve the poaching liquid.

4. Pour boiling water over the frozen veg. Drain.

Béchamel sauce 1. Melt 50g butter in a pan and mix in the flour, stir continuously until paste is golden.

2. Gradually whisk in the reserved poaching liquid, allowing the sauce to boil for 2 minutes.

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3. Reduce the heat to medium, add in 50g cheddar cheese, blanched vegetables and mix well.

4. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.

Assembly of the dish 1. Discard the skin and flake the fish in an ovenproof dish or 4 individual dishes.

2. Pour the béchamel sauce over the fish and place the sliced eggs on the sauce.

3. Spread the mash on top of the eggs, even out the edges with a fork, and sprinkle over the remaining cheese.

4. Bake for 15 minutes until mash is golden. Rest for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Chef Lee’s vision is to serve affordable, wholesome fare by combining traditional, homestyle Italian comfort food with innovative ideas. “Salmon is high in essential omega-3 fatty acids which promotes healthy brain and heart functions. This dish is a brilliant way to sneak vegetables into your kid’s diet. An ultimate comfort food which can be enjoyed anytime of the day,” says Chef Lim. jamieoliver.com/italian/singapore/restaurants

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TUCKE R B OX

GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS The lunar calendar’s seventh month is considered inauspicious by many Chinese people, due to its connotations of ghostly encounters. This year, the Hungry Ghosts Festival will be observed from 1-30 August, with the main activities occurring on Thursday 15 August. Find out more about the spooky celebrations!

A wayang performance

History Originating in ancient China as a Harvest Festival, the Hungry Ghosts Festival is a time for the living to pray and respect their ancestors, especially for Buddhists and Taoists.

Over time, it was thought that ghosts were released from their ‘other’ world to visit homes of living relatives annually for one month, to enjoy food and companionship. However, visitors without any living family were hungry and isolated, hence this festival’s name.

Hospitality Throughout the month, roadside offerings of joss-sticks, candles, oranges and cakes, placate hungry souls. In many homes, family dinners honour their otherworldly visitors. After prayers, special paper folded to resemble ancient money is burnt and offered to the ghosts to use when they leave earth. Traditional food is then eaten, including chicken, duck, fish, vegetables and rice, representing bountiful harvests from land and sea. The ancestors’ favourite tastes are normally prepared, ensuring the visitors feel welcome.

Traditions

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Weddings, buying property, moving home or starting a new job are generally delayed this month. On the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, colourful, noisy activities are held in many neighbourhoods around the island, with large numbers of people participating. These events keep Hungry Ghosts entertained, so they will not

disturb others in their quest for food and company during their sojourn on earth.

Feasting Usually held in large marquees, sumptuous dinners of traditional fare are accompanied by entertainment encompassing wayang (Chinese opera), getai (pop concert) and exciting auctions.

Food may include whole chicken (symbolising togetherness), duck (ducks usually mate for life, representing faithfulness), suckling pig, crab (harmony), fish (family unity), harvest vegetables, rice, dumplings, cakes, fruit, Chinese tea and Chinese wine.

Large red candles, and items like paper-mache models of cars, houses and technical gadgets, to use in the ‘other’ world, may be seen. There will also be non-perishable food, household goods, pot-plants and other items displayed, to be bid for at auctions, the evening’s much-anticipated highlight.

There is usually intense bidding for a large piece of colourfully decorated charcoal or ‘black gold’. This always attracts high prices of several thousand dollars, believing the charcoal will bring good luck to the successful bidder throughout the year.

Don’t sit in the front row!

Finally, everyone is welcome to attend the wayangs and getai, however, a word of caution – do not sit in the front row as those empty seats are reserved for ghostly VIPs, after whom this Festival is named!

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WANDERI NG YO G I

THE MINDFUL JOURNEY LEE CARSLEY offers advice on including mindful practice into your everyday.

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illiam James, the Founding Father of American psychology, and internationally renowned philosopher, provided a pithy and poetic summary about our being, saying: “Most people live, whether physically, intellectually or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness. We all have reservoirs of life to draw upon, of which we do not dream.” I’m thinking about this, as I watch a group of schoolchildren do their usual 5-minute mindfulness at one of our famous Singapore International Schools (Aussie in name, international in nature). I see their energy become more focussed and listen to some great ideas emerge from the group.

Which kind?

There are many different types of meditation. Want to calm down the crazy life? Do 15 minutes breath-based meditation. Stressed from constantly giving in your job? Practice some compassion-based meditation a couple of times a week. Still, we never seem to get around to it. Meditation is like exercises from the physio – we know their inherent benefit, but we don’t do them.

There are loads of tips online on the best mindfulness process - Google and you’ll find thousands of options. We have so many apps on mindfulness, too, making it a portable and simple daily practise. We have so much choice and yet we are still not choosing.

Lee Carsley is the ANZA Yoga founding teacher, and Yoga Alliance CE trainer. When not teaching yoga to students and other teachers, she also leads meditation workshops and bespoke yoga retreats. Be the light, show the light, and travel light. anza.org.sg/groups/yoga

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When mindfulness becomes a chore It might be because meditation has become one of those extremely useful, but oh so tedious, things one must do, otherwise you are not part of the mindful bandwagon. Spoiler alert: You should only meditate if you really want to. If your meditation has become a chore, give it a

break. If you feel you must (but you are not), let it go. Focus on another way to be happy. There are plenty of ways to be happy that don’t include meditation.

Give it another go When you’re ready to return to meditation, remember it’s like driving a car. First, you must learn how. It takes some practice, most of which in the early days is a little scary and not much fun. But then something clicks. Recall the first time you got into the car and just drove before you realised you were actually driving?

No tension reversing out of the driveway, remembering which way to flick the indicator, changing gears. How free did you feel? Happy? Treat your meditation like learning to drive your car; an essential skill set, once mastered, that will give you years of happiness and limitless possibilities.

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ANZ A GROU P S

SPORTS GROUPS AFL Adults of all experience levels who are interested in Aussie Rules Football can get involved with the ANZA Singapore Wombats.

Training is on Thursday evenings and Saturdays, with regular social events too.

ATHLETICS A track-and-field programme run by parents for kids 5 to 16, with a focus on fun, fitness and skills.

CRICKET Fields three teams in the Singapore Cricket Association. Training is at Singapore Cricket Club nets from 7pm on Monday evenings.

CYCLING From 30km rides to long distance, rides are held every morning to suit all skill levels, embracing road, MTB, triathlon and Audax disciplines.

GOLF / 9 HOLE

CASUAL COFFEE SOCCER / LIONS ANZA’s men’s soccer team is a group of fun-loving, hard-working, soccer-crazy guys aged from their 30s to 50s. The Lions play mid-week Futsal team on the East Coast, and Saturday Over 35s around the island.

TENNIS / CASUAL Social tennis at the Fairmont Hotel, Friday 9-11am. Afterwards, take time out for coffee and a chat.

TENNIS / EXPERIENCED Mens, ladies and mixed doubles for players with reasonable skills.

Wed 8-10pm, limited to 20 players.

YOGA ANZA Yogis practice a range of yoga styles in the Singapore Botanical Gardens.

INTEREST GROUPS

GOLF / LADIES

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 AIS from 2-4pm.

NETBALL / KIDS Accelerate your netball with ANZA Netball. Classes and competitive opportunities are available to players aged 6-16, Saturday morning at Tanglin Trust School.

NIPPERS Children aged 5-14 learn beach and ocean awareness through fun activities, and connect with the great outdoors – meeting on Sunday mornings.

RUNNING Looking to find some running buddies in Singapore for regular casual runs? The ANZA Running Group meets Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the Singapore Botanical Gardens.

SOCCER / KIDS Soccer programmes for children aged 3-18, focusing on fair play and community. Matches on Saturday mornings at The Cage Sports Park @ Turf City; training on Thursday evenings.

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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.

ANZA SCOUTS

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

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.

WINE CLUB The ANZA Wine Club aims to entertain and educate your passion for wine, plus fill your cabinets with fine wines from around the world.

It’s informal, fun and a great way to meet other wine drinkers. Join David Harker and Nicolas Olivry for regular tasting evenings.

MAHJONG This friendly group meets every week on Thursdays from 10am–1pm at Boomarang on Robertson Quay.

INVESTORS INTEREST GROUP Meeting monthly to connect and discuss investments and important financial matters for expatriates. Whether just starting out in investing, or a seasoned professional, you can benefit from being part of the group.

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

SEA FISHING

KILL-O-METRES

Aimed at beginners, those seeking a handicap and those with a handicap over 25.

The ladies meet every Thursday in Singapore and Malaysia.

Join us for our Casual Coffee mornings, where you get to meet other members and relax in a lovely spacious leafy indoor setting. We meet at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, first floor of Orchard Central, on the second Wednesday and last Friday of each month, from 10am.

Join ANZA’s walking group each Monday to get together and get moving around some of Singapore’s great parks. Check the website for times and locations.

KNIT FOR LOVE Come along and knit beanies for Singapore Cancer Society chemotherapy patients. New knitters welcome – there will be friendly souls there to help you learn. The group meets on the third Friday of the month in the ANZA office.

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

SECRET MEN’S BUSINESS Lunch and lager every third Wednesday of the month. Just turn up at The Penny Black, Boat Quay at 12.30pm. The lads also play golf in Singapore each Thursday.

SINGLE PARENTS NETWORKING FORUM Being a single parent is never easy, and can be even more challenging when away from family and close friends. This group aims to provide support, advice, friendship and fun for single parents in Singapore.

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

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

BUSY BEES The Busy Bees get together fortnightly at the ANZA office to craft all the fantastic props that are used for ANZA’s major events. Props are sold at the end of the events to raise funds for charity. If you are crafty, or even if you’re not, this is a great fun group to join. For more details, or to register your interest in this group, please email info@ anza.org.sg

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M EET THE GROUPS

SECRET MEN’S BUSINESS

Meet the secretive SMBs, a group of big-hearted blokes who meet up each week to play golf, socialise, and give back to their Singapore community.

WHO ARE THEY? “We are primarily male trailing spouses and our main activity is golf, which we play twice a week, usually on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Orchid Country Club, Sembawang Country Club or Warren Golf and Country Club,” divulges head SMB’er Pat Taylor.

WHO CAN JOIN? “Basically if you’re a male you’re welcome to join us for a round of golf and/or a few beers from time to time,” says Pat. “Settling into a new country can be difficult if you don’t know too many people, especially for trailing spouses, so this is one avenue to help you in this area.”

WHO ARE THEY? “Our group has members from all over the globe, some who work full time. Our backgrounds are vastly varied, and our ages range from 34 to 83.”

TYPICAL MEETING? “As well as our regular golfing, we get together on the third Wednesday of each month at The Penny Black pub in Boat Quay for lunch and a few drinks, as well as spontaneous gatherings for different reasons and events, sometimes with the better halves,” says Pat. “A couple of times a year we enjoy overseas golf trips to Thailand, Indonesia, Scotland, Australia, and more. We also have a weekly walking group and a tennis group.”

CHARITABLE SIDE? “We like to help our designated charity, Melrose Home,” says Pat.

The SMB group often pitches in with working bees at the home and passes the hat or organises donations for the children’s charity at their regular meet ups.

BEST THING ABOUT THE GROUP? “Male camaraderie.”

HOW DO I JOIN? To join SMB you need to be a current, registered ANZA member, anza.org.sg/groups/secret-mens-business. “Then send me an email asking to join and I will put you on our email distribution list,” says Pat. “Then you’ll get all our activities each week.”

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AFL

SHANGHAI VICTORY

It’s the pointy end of the season for the ANZA Singapore Wombats – how will the Wombats and Wombettes fare at the 2019 AFL Asia Championships on 31 August? But before that, BEN ADAMS takes a look back at the recent action.

SHANGHAI CUP The day before Port and the Saints met in Shanghai, the Wombats participated in the third annual Shanghai Cup tournament. Fielding a strong side, the Bats went in confident and ready to take on sides from Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Beijing and of course, Shanghai.

First cab off the rank was Guangzhou, a side made up almost entirely of local players. What they lacked in skills they more than made up for with their toughness. After a slow start, The Wombats kicked a few goals in a row to take a solid lead and run out winners in their opening match. The games were a mere 12 minutes per half, so every goal was vital as the boys were soon to find out.

Up next were the fancied Beijing Bombers. Ruckman Rory Freeborn was dominant in the middle, and midfielders such as Ryan Brock were firing on all cylinders. However, several controversial umpiring decisions led to heated disputes with the officials, a sending-off, and ultimately three goals given away from 50m penalties. Despite an electric last five minutes, the Wombats went down by a single goal. Our chances at the final now hinged on beating the favourite Shanghai Tigers.

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in on the action – Grant Bell in particular was often spotted much closer to our attacking goal that his usual defensive post.

With a place in the final on the line, the Bats gave their all against Shanghai.

Hard contests, some sharpshooting at goal and a little luck had the boys in with a chance – but it was not meant to be. The home town Tigers proved too strong with a three-goal win, and were victorious not just in this game but in a thumping eight goal win over the Beijing Bombers in the final as well.

Player of the tournament for the Wombats was Rory Freeborn in the ruck, while Ryan Brock and Daniel Branchflower saw plenty of it in the midfield. Big thanks to Dion Shaw and Steve O’Connor who flew in from Australia and Thailand respectively to play on the day. Special shout-out to the Wombat’s #1 Ticket-Holder and AFL CEO Gillan McLachlan who gave the team a rev-up before our big win over HK.

WOMEN’S FOOTY – FIRST MATCH COMING UP! The Wombettes will join the away match against the Malaysia Warriors on 3 August.

This will be their first official competitive match, and it’s safe to say the excitement is at an all-time high! Following this the Wombettes will have another match locally against the Irish women, which will test many loyalties considering 70-80% of the squad also play for the Gaelic Lions.

UPCOMING EVENTS TO NOTE: 3 AUGUST Malaysia Tour (Men’s & Women’s)

17 AUGUST International Rules Game – Bill Niko Cup Game #2 – vs the Irish Lions (Men’s & Women’s)

31 AUGUST

AFL Asia Championships – Thailand

TRAINING SCHEDULE: Men’s & Women’s at the same time and place.

1 AUG (Thurs) : 7PM – 9PM 7 AUG (Wed) : 7PM – 9PM 15 AUG (Thurs) : 7PM – 9PM 22 AUG (Thurs) : 7PM – 9PM 24 AUG (Sat) : 1PM – 5PM (pre-champs MEGA training)

29 AUG (Thurs) : 7PM – 9PM (last session before champs!)

*All sessions held at Centaurs fields, Turf City 200 Turf Club Rd

If you’re interested in coming down for a kick and a run, whether for fitness or friends, get in touch with us via anza.org.sg/sports/wombats-afl

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N E T BA L L

ANZA NETBALL PERTH TOUR

ANZA Netball sent three teams on a trip to Perth to play in the biggest weekend on Netball WA’s calendar - The Fuel to Go & Play Association Championships on 1-3 June. Three players from each team give their rundowns on their unforgettable tour down under…

“I loved every second of this tour, especially making friends I know I will have for life.”

Holly Reidy

ANZA STORM Changi Airport didn’t know what had hit it when at 7:30am, an ocean of girls in blue, red and white took over. 29 excited ANZA netball players were ready to take on the best of Western Australia. After four months of intense training, we couldn’t wait to put our skills to the test.

Arriving at the State Netball Centre at Wembley Sports Park was like arriving in another world, 52 netball courts and thousands of players. Pippa and Savannah represented ANZA in the opening ceremony, proudly carrying the flag.

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Suddenly, it was time to play.

Pre-game we were nervous but once we started playing the game we love, the jitters disappeared. We were warmly welcomed by all the WA teams and had a blast. We enjoyed the entertainment and food on offer, coming back with glittery faces, jumbo snow cones and of course, smiles.

Day 2 brought another early start and great day of netball.

The three teams supported each other, cheering and watching every game possible.

After our games finished, my teammates and I went down for a swim at the beach (keep in mind, it was winter). That night the parents joined us for dinner. We had a great time! Monday was the final day of our trip and the last game in the

round. We were also lucky enough to meet the stars of the West Coast Fever.

My team, ANZA Storm, won six games and made it to the Grand Final. We were well supported by other Singapore clubs in the final; Centaurs even made a tunnel

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for us to run through! The final was a very close game, a tie at full time! This went into extra time and resulted in us coming second. It was a great experience and was the most intense game we’ve ever played.

This unbelievable tour would not be possible without our amazing coach Kylie, and hard-working manager Michelle, who made sure every small detail was taken care of.

“My favourite part of the trip was getting to know the other ANZA girls better and making new friendships.”

Bella Worthington

“Thank you, ANZA Lightning, for being awesome teammates, players and friends. I hope you come back next year; I know I will!”

Charlotte Jory

ANZA LIGHTNING 10 months ago, I attended my first ANZA netball session and I didn’t know anyone.

By late May I was travelling to Perth with my teammates to take part in an international tournament. I started with no friends and now I have friends for life!

ANZA = friendship. The experience was unforgettable, and we made so many memories together - like rolling down the hill and playing seven matches in three days. It now feels like we have known each other for years.

Netball was really fun and we improved as a team the more we played. ANZA Storm, ANZA Merlions and the parents were very supportive and cheered us during the games. Overall, we came 4th, which was far better than expected.

It was all down to good training and coaching. Our motivational, determined coach Nicole and our hard-working, supportive manager Leanne were with us every step of the way.”

ANZA MERLIONS I was lucky enough to be part of the Merlions team who travelled to Perth. We trained hard for several months on Saturday mornings and Monday nights as we knew the competition was going to be fierce. The first morning was quite cold and we were so excited to get to the state netball centre in our ANZA tracksuits. The competition over the three days was really tough but played with good sportsmanship, and I will always remember how friendly the other teams were. The level of netball was incredible, and we all had to lift our level and improve over the course of the tournament to play better than we knew we could. It was a great experience to be part of such a huge tournament.

Thanks to our coach Suzie and team parent Jo for taking such good care of us and helping us to have a great trip, and to the coaches back in Singapore who helped us prepare, especially Pippa and Shuangru. I can’t wait to do it all again next year!”

Sign up for the 2019/2020 season, which runs from 7 September 2019 to 21 March 2020. anza.org.sg/sports/netball

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SOCCER

THE MIGHTY MATILDAS ANZA Soccer’s girls teams excelled in the 2018-19 Season.

MARK SAYER, ANZA Soccer Girls’ Programme Coordinator reports on their remarkable team spirit, enthusiasm and results.

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The weekly participation at weekday training and Saturday games was very high, with every player continuing to improve due to passionate parent coaches, as well as the addition of Adelina Gomez, a dedicated professional coach for the Matildas.

The younger Matildas are great to watch as their enthusiasm reminds me of my daughter when she joined five years ago – it’s all about having fun!

The Navy Matildas excelled by winning the U11 Saturday league, displaying great teamwork, a strong work ethic, and the ability to consistently execute their game structure. Opposition coaches often commented on how impressed they were with the Matildas’ disciplined team approach, rather than the “flock to the ball” approach of many young players.

Competitions

BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL The Matildas competition teams had a stellar year, with almost every tournament resulting in gold. In January, our U12, U14, and U16 teams competed in the Bangkok International Girls Football Competition, a 7-a-side event with 8 to 12 teams per age group. The U14s (Navy & Gold Matildas) defended their title, winning a very tough final against the Bangkok-based Nongchok Tigers. After a 1-1 draw at full time, the Matildas scored in the 3-versus-3 sudden death finale, a brutal and exhausting way to decide the championship! Both the U16s (SkyBlue Matildas) and U12s (Navy & Red Matildas) were semifinalists. The 30 girls and their parents provided great support for each other, and the players’ behavior on and off the pitch was exemplary. Their team comradery was shown when one of the U14 girls suffered concussion on the Saturday due to a head-on-head collision.

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initiative, as they rushed to the mall after the last round-robin game.

They “won for Kim” the next day.

JSSL INTERNATIONAL 7S In April, the largest junior football tournament in Southeast Asia, the JSSL International 7s was held in Singapore. In addition to the fantastic U14 and U16 Matildas’ wins, victories for our U12 and U16 boys’ teams enabled ANZA to win the overall Paul Parker Trophy. The U16 Matildas also competed in the tournament’s Professional 7s and made their opponents from Liverpool’s youth academy work hard for their closely fought win. The JSSL Girls Sunday League was held throughout the season. Our girls’ competition teams played against other Singapore-based teams, and the season ended with a resounding victory for our U14s, a come-from-behind victory for the U12s in their final match, and a second-place finish for the U16s.

SINGACUP WOMENS 6S Finally, the SingaCup Womens 6s was held in May, and once again our U14s were victorious, as were our U16s, while our U12s lost in a penalty shootout in the final. Playing against mixed teams on Saturdays prepares the Matildas well for girls-only competitions by honing their game plans, their resilience, and their team spirit. This unity amongst the girls and their parents is unparalleled and is a key determinant in our success.

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Registration is now open for ANZA Soccer 2019/2020 season for kids aged 3-18 years. The season begins on 24 August and finishes 25 April 2020. Sign up now at anza.org.sg/sports/soccer

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NIPPERS FIRST TERM FUN President SKYE WELLINGTON reports on an action-packed and productive first term for the ANZA Singapore Nippers.

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erm one has whizzed by and twelve actionpacked sessions of ANZA Singapore Nippers are done and dusted. No grain of sand or molecule of water at Tanjong Beach has been left untouched by running, paddling, swimming, and exploring, or so it feels!

We’ve done our bit to keep the beach clean and increase awareness for marine conservation. We’re grateful that the great outdoors has provided kids and parents with opportunities to connect from March to June this year, and we can’t wait to get back to it from September to December for Term Two. We capped off the term with mid-season Club Champs to give nippers the chance to experience supportive competition and track their own growth and development. We awarded our 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in the key disciplines of Flags, Swim, Wade, Boards, Sprint and Iron Person. We celebrated the persistence and determination that all the kids delivered to bring out their personal best.

We’ve continued the nature focus we brought to our programme last year by offering interactive events for that included a National Parks Board visit to discuss sea otters and participation in the global Ocean Heroes Boot Camp initiative via S.E.A Aquarium, where kids learnt about the plastic threat and how to mount an environmental campaign to raise awareness about the issue.

Community bonding and taking Nippers skills to different environments was also on the agenda, with another overnight camping trip where kids and parents got to hang out, BBQ, hike nature trails, tell ghost stories, and do some planting!

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members who will be requalifying their proficiency. Having more members with their bronze certification means we can safely take on more kids in the water.

ANZA Singapore Nippers has continued to grow steadily in its fourth year, thanks to time-poor but passionate volunteers.

As original members who helped establish the club depart Singapore, we aim to capture their knowledge for new members who will help lead and direct the group both on and off the beach. The cycle of being open to newcomers and passing on responsibility will hopefully lead to the continuation, growth and improvement of the group. For now, it’s time to roll out a towel and lay on a beach before the kids come along kicking up sand next month.

SIGN UP FOR TERM 2!

Nippers Term Two runs 1 September to 1 December (No session 22 September, 27 October) Sign up at anza.org.sg/sports/nippers

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AT H L E T IC S

Why Kids Love ANZA Athletics!

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As parents in Singapore we are spoilt for choice for kids sport.

So why should you sign your child up for ANZA Athletics?

We thought it would be best to let the kids do the talking, so we interviewed two of our favourite little athletes – MINNIE and WILLA HOCKLEY. Minnie

How long have you been doing ANZA Athletics and why did you start?

We were invited to ‘Bring a Friend Day’ and had so much fun we decided to join.

We wanted to get super fit, and our first season was awesome!

What do you do each week?

I love all the different types of events that we do at ANZA Athletics.

Each week a parent looks after our group and takes us around the field. I enjoy doing the hurdles, 100-metre sprint, 70-metre sprint and some of the long distance runs. Some of my friends also do ANZA Athletics and they like different things like high jump and discus. It’s so fun, good for you and will make you very fit!

Each week you try to beat your own record, and I love collecting PB stickers.

While it’s great to win a race, it’s more about challenging yourself.

What do you like best about ANZA Athletics?

I’ve made lots of new friends! Mum volunteers for our group, which is great.

Dad tries to sneak out of work early, as he loves watching us compete.

ANZA Athletics is on Friday nights, so we have family pizza night after as a reward. At the end of the year I felt so proud being given a medal with my name on it.

What is your favourite event?

I like hurdles the best. I try not to knock any hurdles down, but it’s ok if you do. Not hitting any hurdles is a goal I’m working towards this year. The coaches are helping me with my technique.

I like the 70-metre sprint because you run as fast as you can. My heart races as fast as my legs.

Any season highlights?

I had to try so hard to keep going on the long distance runs. Being cheered on by my new friends made all the difference.

ANZA Athletics has made me more

determined never to give up.

When I tried my hardest to beat the U8 Girls 70-metre sprint record. I almost got it! At the end of the season at Speech Day I got a 2nd place trophy. That was the best day ever.

Will you sign up again this year?

Of course, without a doubt!

I made mum sign up already. I can’t wait…

Well, they are two very persuasive little ladies. We hope you come and join us this season, starting 6 September, 4:30-6.45pm at Toa Payoh Stadium.Register at www.anza.org.sg.

See you at the track!

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How old are you and how long have you lived in Singapore?

Hi, I’m Minnie and I’m ten years old.

I’ve lived in Singapore for most of my life.

I’m Willa and I’m eight years old. I’ve lived in Singapore for five years.

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ROAD RACING ROUND-UP

It’s been a fast and furious time for road racing. MEGAN KINDER & STEVEN WONG report on the action.

Nicolette Dode Tan after winning the Singapore Nationals ITT.

SCF Challenge Series @ Sportshub We were thrilled to be the first club to get behind the opening event of the Inaugural SCF Challenge Series @ Sportsub on 16 June. ANZA Cycling is always keen to give back to the local sports community and by stepping up to sponsor this event a whole new race series could be offered on-island - not an easy ask in such a tiny, high-density, city state! The event consisted of two formats: a Team Pursuit, for the Men’s Open categories and a Criterium race for the Juniors and Women’s categories.

One of the most exciting races was the show the Juniors A put on. Special shout out to Joshua Smee who stayed with the lead break all the way until the final sprint finish, only just missing out on a podium, finishing 4th. We look forward to seeing more from Josh in coming events!

The ultimate winners of the Team Pursuit were Matador Racing team, with ANZA (Ben Crouch, Andrew McDowell, Roger Allingham, Alonso Vargas and Doug Archibald) and AWT3 (Keiichi Hayashi, Hish Scarff, Donald MacDonald and Gernot Dobida) coming in 2nd and 70 anza

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3rd place respectively. Stephanie Lim, Laurence Buelens and Michelle Cordon stepped up in the women’s races, with Steph pulling off 3rd in the first women’s category and Laurence leading the bunch for the entire race to comfortably take 1st in the second category.

National Road Racing Championship 2019 21 ANZA cyclists joined 130 other riders and caught the hour-long ferry to Bintan, Indonesia for Singapore’s 2019 National Road Race Championships. With 11 competitive Men and Women’s categories ranging from 13-year old junior’s to 55+ year old veterans, the event was held on two semi-closed circular roads, with a couple of small hills. On paper at least, it all looked deceptively easy, but the terrain turned out to be hot and dry, with a relentless, unforgiving wind - a tough day in the saddle.

ANZA’s Allied World-Treknology 3 racing team were well-represented in the Men’s Elite category but up against some of the best riders in the region, it wasn’t to be their day.

In the Men’s Supermasters (45-55

years), ANZA–Allied World secured four of the top 10 spots, including an impressive 3rd place for Keiichi Hayashi, a recent addition to the Allied World team.

The day’s showstopper was veteran Peter Williamson who attacked two minutes into the race and then rode the next 84km on his own, finishing over seven minutes ahead of the peloton. A sprint finish into 3rd place was enough for Steven Wong to retain his National Veteran’s title for the third year running.

Nicolette Tan rode in the Women’s Elite and finished creditably in only her fourth race ever. This was a great show for Nicolette who had secured 1st place in her category only two weeks prior at the Singapore National’s ITT event in Singapore.

We look forward to more racing when everyone makes a return after the Summer break – with many gearing up for the Cycosport Tour de Kepri on 27-29 September.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Cherriman and Christopher Bloch

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Peter Williamson riding off the front to victory

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NEW MEMBERS

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

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Culinary Wet Market Tours and Indian Spice Shops. For newcomers and anybody else, these tours are full of information about all the produce you see in the markets including seafood, vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices. Visit Indian grocery shops and learn to buy quality spices there and lots of tips. Call 6468 2764 or email the above for the monthly programme.

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Tips to living in the Lion City Whether you are new to Singapore or a long-term resident, find out more about life on this tiny island.

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EMMA PIKE EMMA PIKE started Farmer’s Market, when she saw a need for ethically farmed meat and seafood in Hong Kong. The thriving business recently launched in Singapore and we talked to Emma about business, life and family.

Where’s home in Australia?

I grew up in Bondi, Sydney, and still love the Eastern Suburbs life when we go home.

Where are you currently based?

Currently I’m living in Singapore with the family and commuting back and forth to Hong Kong each month for a few days to make sure business is still growing.

How did you get the idea for Farmer’s Market?

I found it so hard to find good quality, traceable meat and seafood for my family in Hong Kong, so after a conversation with a farmer in a bar one night, I decided to do my research and then started Farmer’s Market.

Did you have a background in food?

No. I left school when I was 15 and started a recruitment company at the age of 16. I’m a serial entrepreneur, I look for opportunities and run with them. Obviously working in the food industry for over five years now I’ve learnt a lot about the industry and have also completed my Meat Science Course with Meat Livestock Australia (MLA). I’m constantly talking to our farmers to learn more.

How do you like spending a day off with the kids?

Normally I’m chasing them around to rugby, tennis, golf, touch and more, but if we have a free day I like to hang out by the pool, go for a bike ride and just enjoy the greenery of Singapore.

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What’s the secret to a happy family?

Prioritising. Running your own business isn’t an easy task and adding in a couple of kids makes it more challenging. In the past I’ve probably got my priorities wrong and put my work before the family sometimes, but I’ve since learnt that things can wait, so enjoy the time you have with them.

What are your other passions?

I love to play tennis and squash. When I was younger, I used to be ranked in the top 100 in the world for squash, but time goes on, weight goes on and you get a little older! I still love having a game with friends and family. I also play Premier A tennis in Singapore which I absolutely love as it’s a great social sport and it gets me off the computer a couple of mornings a week.

- Emma Pike

What’s your hidden talent?

Mentoring. I love talking to people that are starting up new businesses and giving them insights into what they can do, who they can speak to and what opportunities they can pursue. I really enjoy watching them grow.

What’s your kids’ favourite dish?

Lamb chops, however, my daughter loves them crumbed and my son loves them baked so normally we have two racks of lamb, so everyone is happy.

What’s your motto for life and work?

You only live once, so live it well.

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