Families Magazine - Brisbane Issue 53 Aug/Sep 2022

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Brisbane From North Lakes and Samford in the north to the Redlands and Logan in the south and out through the western suburbs of Brisbane

BRISBANE SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

RAISING FINANCIALLY LITERATE CHILDREN CREATIVITY IN OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS MAKING MATHS FUN BENEFITS OF COMPANION ANIMALS FOR KIDS

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2022

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Welcome to our EDUCATION issue!

As a current Arts teacher and former professional vagabond, I am passionate about creativity. It also terrifies me. I’m often met with the assumption that creativity is evidenced by talent, and I can ASSURE you that is a false correlation.

A quick tour of your house will reveal the wealth of creativity in practice by your child. As I spin on my office chair I see five jars stuffed with dirt impaled with various branches, lining the windowsill in a botanical experiment of unclear purpose. The Lego table is tipped on one side with a sheet draped from it to a couch, secured with a heavy chair. It acts as both a fort and a swift lesson in physics for anyone who leans on the sheet. A series of books are assembled in a topographic pump track for a tech deck skateboard, which is now taped to a ball with its wheels removed. So much creativity.

Equal parts carnage.

Creativity is abundant in children who find the unintended use for any object or surface. Do you know what flavour the underside of your couch is? I bet your kid does. The aftermath of a weekend of creativity in our house takes a week to restore, usually achieved in after-bedtime stealth by me or as a nonnegotiable prerequisite to screen time.

If you are looking for creativity without the grunt work of clean-up, may I suggest outsourcing the more troublesome activities to art classes and schools equipped for the mayhem? Creative teachers provide structure to productive pathways and a whistle to signal clean-up: “No one needs a hostage situation; just pack the Lego away and you can return to your family”.

Families News Find out about local news for families

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Education Making maths fun Creativity in Brisbane’s schools

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Parenting Benefits of companion animals Money games for kids Raising financially literate kids

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Families Fun Circle the things you plan to do in August & September

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Clubs, Classes & Activities Find a local Club, Class or Activity

The advantage of a creative kid is selling their more marketable items on Etsy and using the cash to fund more workshops: win-win.

Yours in glitter everywhere and missing scissors,

Simone Eclair

Simone Eclair insists she is a Brisbane comedian (but you can decide for yourself).

Cover Photo: IES College in Spring Hill

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BRISBANE FESTIVAL TAKES CENTRE STAGE THIS SEPTEMBER Spring will shine a spotlight on more than 1000 Queensland artists, including over 160 First Nations artists, as part of Brisbane Festival 2022.

The theme this year is Be Bold. Be Brave. Be Brisbane. and promises to celebrate the personality of our river city, with free entertainment and pop-up performances across the city.

BRINGING UP RESPECT

RESPECT STORIES COMPETITION

The festival runs from September 2 – 24, with the iconic Brisbane Riverfire lighting the way on September 3.

Plan your itinerary at www.brisbanefestival.com.au

Do your kids have a passion for writing? Do they love to draw? Are they between the ages of 10-14 years old? Then this competition is perfect for them!

The Australian Government’s Stop it at the Start campaign to reduce violence against women has launched the 2022 Respect Stories competition.

Children aged 10-14 have up to 1,000 words to write a short story, poem or essay about what respect means to them. They can also submit an illustration or drawing if preferred. This competition is their opportunity to shine, and to have their work published in a national Respect story book!

How to inspire your kids to get started with their entry? Ask them to think about who taught them the meaning of respect, or think about times in their life when friends or family have shown them respect.

In addition to being published, winners will also receive a $500 Visa gift card for themselves and another $500 gift card for their school library. Stories will be judged by a panel of experts including renowned Author Maggie Dent and Radio Presenter Jo Stanley, with eight written and two illustrative winners awarded nationally.

For more information on the Respect Stories competition and how to enter, please visit respect.gov.au/respectstories

FATHER’S DAY SEPTEMBER 4 Show Dad, or the father figure in your life, just how much he means to you on Sunday September 4. From places to get breakfast or lunch, to gift and activity ideas for sporty dads, dads who love history, adventurous dads and dads who prefer to spend the day at home, you’ll find plenty of ideas at www.familiesmagazine.com.au/fathers-day

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. You can get involved by encouraging your family, friends, or local businesses to help raise funds to support children living with cancer.

Redkite, The Kids’ Cancer Project, Childhood Cancer Association, Neuroblastoma Australia, and CanTeen are among the many Australian childhood cancer organisations looking for your support this year and beyond.

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FLOWER POWER THIS DAFFODIL DAY, AUGUST 25

In 2021, the Daffodil Day Appeal raised almost $1.5 million for life-saving cancer research. Despite a global pandemic, Australians still dug deep and donated online to show their commitment to a cancer free future.

This year, the Cancer Council is asking for your essential support once more. You can register your group, school, or workplace in a fundraising challenge, or show your support by buying daffodils and wearing yellow.

Find out more at www.daffodilday.com.au

LEGO FANS REJOICE!

The BrisBricks Lego® Fan Expo is at the RNA Exhibition Building in Bowen Hills September 10 & 11! There are more than 70 awesome displays including a giant Hogwarts Castle, huge train display, great ball contraptions, and a medieval collaboration. Tickets are available online only.

Head to www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/bbx2022-legofan-expo-brisbane to find out more.

LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL, 9 & 10 SEPTEMBER The Lockyer Valley invites families from across South-East Queensland to attend this family-friendly two-day festival.

Enjoy community exhibitions and demonstrations, markets, an array of food options and live entertainment, and the spectacular street parade.

Find out more at www.laidleyspringfestival.com

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Education

Making maths fun!

Maths is one of those subjects that parents love to hate. It’s been a long time since we had to do maths at school, and for a lot of us, it wasn’t our favourite subject! If you don’t enjoy maths, chances are your child won’t either.

Let’s break the cycle and look at everyday ways to make learning maths fun!

Just as you increase your child’s vocabulary and understanding of the world by talking about what you are doing or planning, you can increase your child’s grasp of maths in the same way.

Eat the cake

Maths isn’t just adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing (though those are certainly a big part of it), it’s also measurement, shapes, quantities, order, and so many other concepts. We’re doing maths all the time without even realising it!

This is where you can introduce your child to fractions and division.

When you cut a whole cake completely down the middle, you have divided it into two, and each piece is one half (½). The cake can be further sliced into quarters (¼), and eighths (⅛). By moving the pieces around, you can show that two quarters is the same as one half and four eighths.

Try these fun activities with your child to get them thinking about mathematical concepts.

Bake a cake Put the packet mix back in the pantry and bake from scratch! Get the kitchen scales and let your child discover weights and measures.

Some things are measured in volume, like a cup of flour or a tablespoon of cocoa powder; others by weight, like 200g of butter; and others by quantity: two eggs.

Here’s an extra step you can add just for fun…

Test the freshness of your eggs before cracking them and discover their volume! Fresh eggs will always sink in water.

Fill a large measuring jug with water to a line that is around ¾ of the way up. When you lower the egg into the water, it will ‘displace’ its volume of water and raise the level line. The difference between the two levels gives you the volume of the egg, e.g., if your water is now at the 750ml mark and the original water level was at the 700ml mark, your egg has a volume of 50ml… provided, of course, that it has sunk!

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See, we said maths can be fun!

Now look at what fractions are left once you take away and eat one of the pieces!

Say what?

Frequency is also a mathematical concept.

For this lesson, pick anything that happens on a daily basis, like the exact time your child goes to bed, the duration of their bath, the number of pages read in a book each night, or something fun like how many times your child says “I’m hungry” in a day.

For one week make a note of these numbers. You can plot them on a simple graph or chart if you like, but a list of the numbers – sorted into numerical order for this lesson – is all you really need. From this you can discover the mode, mean (average), median and range. This rhyme may help your child remember which is which: Hey diddle diddle, the median’s the middle; you add and divide for the mean.

The mode is the one that appears the most, and the range is the difference between.

It might be surprising to find out how many times a day, on average, your child tells you they’re hungry!

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Education You can make it sound even more exciting by working out in minutes: 20km ÷ 120m = 0.16km/m

Grocery shopping

Or even a super-fast metres per second: 20000m ÷ 7200s = 2.78m/s!

Finding ways to keep the kids occupied while grocery shopping is a blessing, and the supermarket provides so many math learning opportunities.

It’s a good way to get you child thinking about time – 60 seconds in a minute, multiplied by 60 minutes in an hour, multiplied by two hours; and distance – 1000m in a kilometre, multiplied by 20km.

Written by Joanne Crane,

Younger children can practice multiplication by making sure there is enough for everyone. For example, if you are a family of four, ask your child to pick out two apples per person and show them that 2 x 4 = 8. You can also introduce concepts like “twice as many” – a bag of 12 breadrolls contains twice as many as a bag of six bread rolls.

As you put items into the trolley, affirm with your child that liquids are measured in litres and solids are measured in grams. Get them to finish the sentence; “Milk is a liquid so it’s measured in… litres!” and so on. Other items, like toilet rolls, are sold in units; a pack of 4, or 8, or 12 etc.

See the way the toilet rolls are packed? A pack of 12 has toilet rolls has 3 times as many as a pack of 4 toilet rolls, but putting 3 packs of 4 toilet rolls side by side might not form the same shape as the pack of 12 because of the way they are stacked in their wrapping. The volume (amount of space the packaging takes up) is the same, but the shape is different.

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A little inspiration Does your child know what they want to be when they leave school? How many people heave a sigh of relief when they leave school thinking all those maths classes are now behind them?

Inspire a love of maths by investigating cool careers that use mathematical concepts. Here are some ideas: • computer games designer

• architect

• forensic analyst

• movie animator

• doctor

• astronaut

• photographer

• museum curator

• exercise physiologist

• chef

• maths teacher

• meteorologist

Have fun learning maths!

Older children can really get into the concept of units by helping to decide which pack size offers the best value based on the unit cost: $1.20 per 100 gram is more than $1.10 per 100 gram – and how do you get to that figure? By dividing the total cost by the total weight.

This is where your phone’s calculator comes in handy!

Children in upper primary can be tasked with planning a meal – or a week’s worth of school snacks – within a set budget. They will need to keep a close eye on the unit cost, whether there would be enough food in the pack size for everyone, and their adding up as they go.

If one train leaves the station...

Remember those seemingly illogical logic puzzles? If the train leaves Station A at 10am and travels 40km, arriving at Station B at 11am… No wonder kids think maths is hard! Add a bit of real-world context and go on a REAL journey. This is a good one for older students.

Pick a destination and use a map app to determine how many kilometres away it is, then go there and time your journey. This also works for walks and bike rides if you use an app – like Map My Walk – to calculate the total distance travelled. At your journey’s end you can calculate your average speed of travel using the formula “distance ÷ time” to get average kilometres per hour.

If you cycle 20 kilometres in 2 hours, your average speed was 10 km/h (20km ÷ 2h).

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Education THE LAKES COLLEGE

Introducing Auslan Into The Classroom everyone can use to communicate. Some young people may have difficulty with their speech and language skills which may result in them being withdrawn and afraid to interact with their classmates and teachers. By teaching these young people a few initial signs, their confidence grows and they can communicate with their teachers about simple daily needs like wanting to go to the bathroom, wanting a drink, needing help with school work, feeling cold or asking where their parents are. The Lakes College found that the more that Auslan was used in the classroom, the more engaged students became.

For one particular child the teacher has said “words would be softly spoken with the sign, one word here and there, then phrases, this child changed in confidence, communication, and happiness – and I will never forget it”.

Embracing creative learning in the classroom is essential if we want to keep our young people actively engaged in their learning journey.

After gaining their qualification in Auslan, a teacher at The Lakes College has introduced Auslan into their Year 3 classroom as a tool to teach their students literacy and communication skills and has said that “Auslan increases effective communication, memory, cognitive development and students’ confidence, and so the benefits and uses of Auslan, link or transfer to most subject areas”.

Auslan empowers young people to think before they speak, allowing them to communicate accurately. It increases their curiosity and entices them in a way that engages them. Every child has different learning abilities and motivations and Auslan is a language that

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Education IES COLLEGE

How Creative Thinking Prepares Students For Tomorrow’s Jobs The Art to Generate Impossible Ideas Creative thinking is the art to generate impossible ideas. It allows one to consider alternatives, brainstorm and map thoughts to create ideas and questions, and to find novel solutions to a problem. These are important skills for tomorrow’s workforce, and the reason why creativity is now considered one of the top five skills for tomorrow’s jobs.

Students and Creative Thinking So – how do we make sure students learn to use creative thinking?

At IES College, Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is at the heart of the learning. As an independent, secular and co-educational senior high school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), creativity is central to all learning. More than academics, we are about helping students find their own creative pursuit and set goals around them. Considering alternatives, evaluating solutions to a problem or even practicing flexible thinking – arguing both sides of an idea or challenges, are all part of the things our students are required to do.

Students’ Lead Creative Projects at IES College As part of their CAS program, IES College students are this year participating in many fundraisers, such as the Push Up Challenge, creating several teams and raising funds and awareness for mental health. Some students also took part in the Act for Peace Ration

Challenge. The challenge asks participants to eat the same rations as a refugee and get sponsored to do so. One of our students also wrote a play for a school event, directing the play as well as a dozen of students and teachers for the occasion. Our Year 11 students are also participating in activities such as a ceramic workshop or the chess and debate clubs, while other students are opting to knit blankets to be donated to our community’s RSPCA. Another successful initiative this year lead by one of our Year 12 students was our International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexim and Transphobia, where our students and staff discussed and embraced diversity.

A Proud Boutique Senior High School Responsibility, accountability and collaboration are all skills that IES College students acquire. As a boutique senior high school based in Spring Hill, IES College offers a personalised and holistic experience for Year 10, 11 and 12 students, encouraging each of them to reach their full potential while feeling safe and supported.

For more information about IES College or to organise a personalised tour, visit iescollege.com

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Education ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN

A Space to Call Their Own – New Middle School Precinct The vision to deliver the very best in experience, environment, and opportunity for learning for St John’s students is now a reality with the opening of its new Middle Precinct in April of this year.

The new Precinct with an abundance of social and outdoor learning and gathering spaces has been developed in which to connect in groups, create mindfulness time and easily interact between the spaces, all optimised for collaborative learning.

St John’s Principal, Mrs Maria McIvor says “this purposeful approach to the design of this precinct discovers learning and activities, enriching our experiences and connectedness. This facility will enable our Middle School students to focus and discover deep learning.

Our Mission at St John’s is to inspire lifelong learning. We believe that trying and failing is no less valuable than trying and succeeding as all lead to growth, building academic resilience and commitment to success.”

In St John’s Middle School, this is a strong emphasis on service to others, teamwork, taking initiative and developing responsibility.

These are the social building blocks students will take with them as they progress through to Senior School. The innovative design of this new building promotes personal and collective learning and provides social opportunities to foster the College spirit of collaboration within the community.

It is the community spirit that grounds St John’s students, giving them self-confidence, fostering tolerance, and preparing them to actively contribute to the society of the future.

SOUTHERN CROSS CATHOLIC

A leader in creativity It is often said that schools are preparing today’s students for the careers of tomorrow - jobs that don’t exist yet, in fields that will be created to meet the demands of our ever-changing world. To help prepare our students for this unscripted future, we see innovation and creativity as two key qualities we must further develop in all our students. At Southern Cross Catholic College we believe creativity and innovation should be at the core of all curriculum planning and instrumental to the way our students learn. Doing so improves academic engagement, builds confidence, encourages students to take risks in their learning, try new ideas, and prepares students for future change.

At SCCC one of the keys to our continued success in this space is ensuring that every classroom has learning spaces which mirror collaborative work spaces of the real world and empower our students to think differently, problem solve and challenge the status quo. The furniture design of our classrooms enable this and most of the classrooms have whiteboard table tops where students regularly work in teams and are encouraged to have brainstorming and debate sessions.

Quality pedagogy involving hands on learning and making room for visual reflection is key to stimulating imaginative thinking capabilities in students. SCCC teachers know that promoting activities which involve open ended questions, giving students a voice and choice as well as encouraging student goal setting is the perfect recipe for personal satisfaction and an increased engagement with learning.

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Education SOMERVILLE HOUSE

The stage to showcase talents and pursuits Somerville House has a rich history in extending its students’ cultural endeavours.

Our many programs in performing arts, music, clubs, and activities provide students with opportunities to engage with their peers, broaden their perspectives and contribute to our vibrant community, all while learning new skills.

We believe the full development of a girl should include the nurturing of life balance, which is why we offer a diverse range of activities that build character, encourage collaboration and confidence, and allow our girls to create their own stories.

There are numerous cultural and community programs, clubs, and private activities, as well as an esteemed music program that the girls can participate in: CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: • Includes Chess, Debating, Drama and much more.

CLUB AND PRIVATE ACTIVITIES: • There are several clubs and private activities for students to join - from sports to music, speech and drama and mooting, to name a few.

MUSIC: • Music is very much part of Somerville House, with most students participating in an ensemble, choir band, or undertaking private tuition for an orchestral instrument or voice tuition.

• Music includes five choirs, band ensembles (Symphonic, Concert, Percussion, Chamber), ten string ensembles and private tuition (AMEB or Trinity College London examination).

EXPERT COACHING: • There are over 300 coaches and tutors at Somerville House, providing expertise, knowledge and guidance in sport, music and co-curricular programs.

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Education AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY TRADE COLLEGE

Deliberately different The Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) helps young people find their purpose and proudly pursue a pathway in industry, at school in Years 10 to 12.

The two to three-year program focusses on developing character and values, academic and enterprise skills, employability skills and industry readiness.

The College is not like any other trade school in Queensland. Their offering is driven by industry, a word that is purposefully placed in the school’s name.

A typical school term consists of 5 weeks in the classroom and 7 weeks out in industry, learning firsthand what would be required of them in that trade.

The AITC is for those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces and on the job, through work experience and a schoolbased apprenticeship.

Say goodbye to Shakespeare and hello to real world learning. Six great locations across southeast Queensland.

Not all schools are the same. The AITC is deliberately different.

To learn more about the AITC difference, please register for an information session via www.aitc.qld.edu.au

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Education

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022

BRISBANE AND IPSWICH’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE

SCHOOL OPEN DAYS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS & PARENTS All Hallows School (Fortitude Valley) Catholic Girls’ Yr 5–12 School Tours: 2, 4, 18, 23, 25, 30 Aug. www.ahs.qld.edu.au Ambrose Treacy College (Indooroopilly) Catholic Boys’ Yr 4–12 School Tour: Wed 31 Aug 9am. www.atc.qld.edu.au Brisbane Christian College (Salisbury) Indep Co-ed Pre-Prep–Yr 12 Tours throughout the year. brisbanechristiancollege.com.au/enrolments/book-a-tour Brisbane Grammar School (Brisbane) Indep Boys’ Yr 5–12 Virtual Open Night: Tue 2 Aug 7pm. www.brisbanegrammar.com Clairvaux MacKillop College (Upper Mt Gravatt) Catholic Co-ed Yr 7–12 College Tour: Fri 9 Sep 9am–10.30am. www.cvxmck.edu.au Clayfield College (Clayfield) Indep Co-ed Pre-prep-Yr 6, Girls’ Preprep–Yr 12 Primary School Tour: Wed 12 Oct, 9:15am. Secondary School Tours: Fri 19 Aug, Fri 14 Oct. www.clayfield.qld.edu.au Faith Lutheran College (Victoria Point and Thornlands) Indep Coed Kindy–Yr 12 Primary School Tour: Thu 15 Sep. Secondary School Tours: Wed 17 Aug. www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au

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Hillbrook Anglican School (Enoggera) Indep Co-ed Yr 7–12 Open Days: Tue 16 Aug, Thu 20 Oct. 2pm–4:30pm. www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au Ipswich Junior Grammar School (Ipswich) Indep Co-ed Kindy–Yr 6 Discovery Tours: Tuesdays 2 Aug, 25 Oct, 8:45am. www.juniorgrammar.com.au John Paul College (Daisy Hill) Co-ed ELC–Yr 12 Primary Open Morning: Thu 6 Oct 9:30am. Secondary Open Morning: Tue 11 Oct 9am. Open Day: Wed 10 Aug 9am. www.jpc.qld.edu.au Lourdes Hill College (Hawthorne) Catholic Girls’ Yr 7–12 College Tours: Mondays 1 & 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 & 24 Oct, 7 & 21 Nov. All 3.30pm. www.lhc.qld.edu.au Mary MacKillop College (Nundah) Catholic Girls’ Yr 7–12 Principal’s Guided Tours: Thursdays 4 Aug, 20 Oct. www.mmc.qld.edu.au Mt Maria College (Petrie) Catholic Co-ed Yr 7–12 Principal’s Tour: Tue 16 Aug. www.mmcp.qld.edu.au

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Education Northside Christian College (Mitchelton) Indep Co-ed Kindy–Yr 12 Principal’s Tour (Senior School): Tue 6 Sept 9am & 11am. www.northside.qld.edu.au

St James College Catholic (Brisbane) Co-ed Yr 7–12 Enrolment Information Evenings: Mondays 15 Aug, 10 Oct, 6pm. www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au

Ormiston College (Ormiston) Indep Co-ed, non-denominational Christian ELC–Yr 12 Headmaster’s Tours: Hosted throughout the year. www.ormistoncollege.com.au/bookatour

St John Fisher College (Bracken Ridge) Catholic Girls’ Yr 7–12 School Tours: Fri 5 Aug 9am, Tue 13 Sep 5pm. Online registration is essential. www.sjfc.qld.edu.au

Our Lady’s College (Annerley) Catholic Girls’ Yr 7–12 College Tours: Last Friday of the month at 8am. www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au Padua College (Kedron) Catholic Boys’ Yr 5–12 Rector’s Tours: Tue 30 Aug, 9am–11am & 3:30–5pm. www.padua.qld.edu.au Redeemer Lutheran College (Rochedale) Co-ed Prep–Yr 12 Senior School Tours: 12 Aug 3:45-5pm, 12 Oct 9-11am.

Prep Tour: 7 Sept 9.15am & 9.45am. www.redeemer.com.au

St John’s Anglican College (Forest Lake) Indep Co-ed Kindy–Yr 12 “Junior Open Day: Wed 31 Aug 9am–11am. Kindergarten Open Day: Sat 6 Aug 9am–11am. Secondary Open Day: Thu 8 Sep 9am–11am. www.stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au St Patricks College (Shorncliffe) Catholic Boys’ Yr 5–12 College Tours: Tue 30 Aug 9–11am, Wed 19 Oct 9–11am. www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au Stuartholme School (Toowong) Catholic Girls’ School Yr 7–12 Action Tours: Mon 8 Aug, Tue 13 Sep. www.stuartholme.com

Somerville House (South Brisbane) Indep Co-ed Pre-Prep & Girls’ Prep–Yr 12 with Boarding Yr 6–12. Tours: Tuesdays 13 Sep, 18 Oct. 9–11am. www.somerville.qld.edu.au/events/somertours

The Lakes College (North Lakes) Indep Co-ed Prep–Yr 12 Open Mornings: Wed 10 Aug, Wed 19 Oct, 9am–10:30am. www.thelakescollege.com.au

Southern Cross Catholic College (Scarborough) Catholic Co-ed Prep–Yr 12 Head of Campus Tours: Thursdays 25 Aug, 20 Oct, 9am. www.sccc.qld.edu.au

The Springfield Anglican College (Springfield) Indep Co-ed Kindy– Yr 12 Tiny Tartan Kindergarten Open House: Sat 13 Aug. Primary Campus Tour: Thu 25 Aug. www.tsac.qld.edu.au

St Eugene College Catholic (Burpengary) Catholic Girls’ Yr 7–12 School Tours: Second Tuesday of every month. www.steugene.qld.edu.au

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Parenting

Early intervention for children on the autism spectrum

Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can be a confusing and overwhelming time.

There is much to make sense of and lots of information to digest. Melissa Wall, Psychologist and Autism Partnership’s Queensland Clinical Director, explains what early intervention is, why it’s important and what quality services should look like.

What is early intervention?

Early intervention refers to therapeutic support given to young children and their families to promote the child’s best start in life. Early intervention can significantly impact a child’s ability to overcome challenges, learn new skills and make meaningful progress.

Why is it so important to start early?

The earlier the intervention, the better the chance of it making a real difference in a child and family’s life. The ideal time to begin is in the early formative years of the child’s development (e.g. from birth through preschool). Intervention at this time has been shown to enable children to maximise their skill development and set them up to be effective learners throughout the rest of their lives.

Who would benefit from early intervention?

Children who experience developmental concerns or delays can benefit from early intervention.

• Some children experience only a small number of challenges (e.g. anxiousness in crowded places or they are unsure what to say to their peers). For these children, focussed intervention, working on these 1 - 2 areas only, may be appropriate.

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• However, for many young children with autism, there are usually significant delays across multiple developmental areas. In addition, parents sometimes describe challenging behaviours such as severe melt-downs, running or wandering away, high anxiety or inflexible adherence to routines that can significantly impact the child and their family’s well-being and quality of life. For those children, intensive intervention can be clinically appropriate.

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Parenting Elements of a quality EIBI program A quality EIBI program should involve the following: • Learning takes place in a one-to-one or small group format at early intervention centres, at home or in the community.

• Individualised curriculum - tailored to the individual child and family’s needs.

• Comprehensive - addresses all impacted developmental areas.

• Intensive - 15-25 hours of education a week, or more if required.

• Collaboration - between a multidisciplinary team involving professionals such as Psychologists, Behaviour Consultants, Speech Pathologists, Paediatricians, Occupational Therapists and Childcare/Kindergarten Educators is essential to a comprehensive approach.

What is Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention?

Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) is an evidence-based intervention that allows autistic children to receive lots of support early in life, using a range of techniques that come from the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

Within this approach, practitioners seek to understand why challenging behaviours occur and help individuals acquire meaningful skills, with the aim of improving their lives and that of their families too. For example, helping a child learn to use their words rather than hitting their head in frustration. ABA strategies and techniques can be used to help individuals learn skills across all developmental areas including, behaviour, communication and language, play, social, motor and independence.

Choosing a Service Provider Not all service providers are the same. Parents should meet with prospective organisations to understand their overall philosophy, discuss concerns and goals for their child and how the service would work with them.

• Parental involvement - service providers should work with parents to set appropriate goals and support them to help their child to generalise their skills at home or in the community.

• Consider the child’s strengths, age and developmental level - for young children, many skills can be taught through a play-based approach.

• Structured only as needed - some children require a highly structured approach with lots of repetition to learn, whereas others are able to learn through naturalistic approaches. A quality program should be able to move between naturalistic and more structured, based on the child’s needs.

• T ailored learning environments - children can receive intervention in a specialised early intervention centre, childcare/kindergarten and community settings or at home.

• Quality - staff should have the appropriate qualifications and experience. Ongoing staff training and frequent supervision by senior professionals are also essential.

Families are encouraged to seek a service provider that: • uses an evidence-based approach • listens to them and addresses their concerns • communicates effectively and regularly, so parents know what and how their child’s goals are being worked on • provides ongoing support and family skill-building so that parents are empowered and can learn skills to support their child’s development now, and as they grow older.

Melissa Wall is Autism Partnership’s Queensland Clinical Director. Autism Partnership has been supporting children and their families for over 24 years. To f ind out more visit www.autismpartnership.com.au or call 1300 227 981.

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Benefits of

Companion Animals for Kids

In Australia, pets outnumber people by several million. Australia is home to an estimated 29 million companion animals, with two-thirds of households having at least one pet. In fact, Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world! Are we on to a good thing?

Let’s take a look at the benefits of companion animals for kids.

Does my child need a pet?

Chances are, they want one!

If you don’t already have pets in your household, your child has probably asked for one many times. Kids love the idea of animal companions; they can be cute, cuddly, entertaining … but often mean more work for mum and dad.

Before you put your foot down and say no, research has shown that children can benefit from animal ownership in many ways.

The best of friends

A pet will never exclude your child or deliberately hurt their feelings. Children who struggle with loneliness and physical isolation can find a special friendship with an animal, bird, fish, or reptile.

Pets also make the best confidantes. A child can talk through a problem with a pet and know that they won’t be judged. When a child has a pet, there is always someone to share their feelings with.

Pets are great reinforcers of self-esteem!

Social growth

Having a pet gives children something to talk about. Children find it easier to form friendships when they have a common love of cats, dogs, guinea pigs, mice, fish, birds, or whatever exotic pet they may own.

Meeting up with friends to walk the dogs together is a wonderful opportunity for play and conversation. Older children can get

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together to teach their pets tricks, or meet like-minded friends at local pet shows.

Pets are great confidence boosters!

Emotional growth When a living creature is dependent on you for their every need, the opportunity for personal growth is limitless.

Understanding when a pet is tired, hungry, playful, sick or uncomfortable helps your child develop appropriate responses, care, and nurturing. Discussing the consequences of forgetting to refill a water bowl, or asking your child to think how they might feel if they were ignored and not played with, helps your child build empathy and become aware of the need to respect other forms of life.

Your child will also learn about important choices, like choosing to miss out on a toy or event because a pet needs veterinary care or attention.

Choosing to adopt a pet from a shelter is a great lesson in compassion, and very rewarding for both your child and their pet.

Intellectual growth A pet can also encourage stillness and focus. For example, children who are learning to read love to read to their pets.

Reading because you must sign off your

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Parenting homework sheet is not nearly as appealing as reading to an animal, and children often find it less stressful and more purposeful to read to their pets. Instead of reading to an authority figure (parent or teacher), children become the authority figure, with the freedom to read at their own pace and develop their own character voices and sound effects.

put back in the toy box and forgotten about when a new distraction comes along.

While the majority of care will inevitably fall to the parents, finding age-appropriate tasks that your child can do, such as feeding the pets and providing fresh water, cleaning out cages, and playing with pets helps your child develop a routine of responsibility.

Lessons on life Owning a pet inevitably comes with life lessons. From an infant pet that needs toilet training and socialisation, through potential illnesses and accidents, to old age and death, your child will witness a whole life cycle over the space of a few years.

Having a quiet pet by their side can also help children stay focussed on homework until the task is completed.

As sad as the event may be, dealing with the death of a pet can help your child cope with other challenging life events as they grow.

Happy and healthy There are lots of scientific studies that prove pets are good for your health! Contact with animal fur and saliva from an early age can significantly reduce a child’s risk of developing allergies and may help prevent asthma.

Certain pets also encourage outdoor activity, like playing with the guinea pig in the garden and taking the dog to the beach. Being outdoors in the fresh air is great for physical health and mood, and playing with pets provides the perfect opportunity.

Being responsible Taking care of a living being is a huge responsibility. Pets need attention, exercise, an appropriate diet, healthcare, and a clean safe environment. Pet ownership is a big commitment, and pets can’t be

Companion animals are fun!

So we see that there are psychological, social, intellectual, and health benefits to pet ownership, but above all, pets are fun! A pet – or multiple pets – brings enjoyment to any household.

Written by Joanne Crane, Co-Editor of Families Magazine – Brisbane

Understanding when a pet is tired, hungry, playful, sick or uncomfortable helps your child develop appropriate responses, care, and nurturing.

At Families Magazine we encourage responsible pet ownership. Before introducing a pet to your family, please consider the type of pet you want, its lifespan, health and environment requirements, cost of food and veterinary care, your child’s age, and you family’s lifestyle.

We love a happy tale, so please choose to adopt a pet if you can.

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Fun Money Games for Kids Kids will absolutely need to know how to use money in their daily lives. We love these how to count money games that teach kids about budgeting and buying and selling.

BEST MONEY BOARD GAMES Plan your next family games afternoon around these board games.

MONOPOLY The aim of the game is to accumulate the most wealth and property. The most successful players are those who can negotiate deals with other players and strategically gain the most money-generating properties around the board. There are pitfalls and setbacks along the way – you may ‘chance’ to get a sudden unexpected bill – but equally you could gain a sudden windfall!

SQUATTER Squatter is an all-original Australian board game about sheep farming – what could be more Aussie than that! The game is based on real life farming experiences and the challenges of running a business, when strategy (good business planning and investment) can be overturned by luck (drought, bushfire, and floods).

Within the game, children can learn about business development, asset protection, fluctuating stock prices … and red legged earth mites! Being Australian, Squatter is one or the most relatable money games to play!

POCKET MONEY

There is a wide range of Monopoly board games to choose from, including a Brisbane version. For kids from around 5 years old, we recommend Junior Monopoly.

Pocket Money introduces children to the idea that money must be earned before it can be spent – or saved! It was designed in Melbourne, so kids will learn with realistic Australian play money.

PAYDAY Pay Day comes at the end of the month, and to make it there without going broke, players will have to manage their money wisely.

Try to stack up the cash by finding bargains and selling them for a profit. Take out loans if necessary, and watch out for those bills. The game features a Pay Day die that adds unexpected twists and turns to gameplay. The player who can make — and hang on to — the most cash wins!

MONEY MATCH CAFÉ Money Match Café challenges primary students aged 5-8 to match the correct coins to pay for their menu items. It’s a fun game that develops skills in addition, money handling, and imaginative play, with two levels of difficulty for progression.

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As children progress around the board, they can earn money by doing chores such as washing Grandpa’s car, feeding the neighbour’s cat, or even holding a garage sale. They also choose to buy things like treats for themselves or gifts for others, which is a great way to learn about giving money and receiving change with Australian currency.

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These real money games and board games support kids' learning about money and currency, and they're fun!

FINANCIAL PEACE JUNIOR Financial Peace Junior is designed to help you teach your kids about money. It’s packed with tools, resources, and step-by-step instructions for parents. There are ideas for activities and ageappropriate chores, and you’ll have all the tools you need to make learning about money a part of daily life. The lessons of working, giving, saving and spending are brought to life through fun stories in the activity book. Kids will love tracking their progress on the dryerase boards!

Financial Peace Junior doesn’t just give you the tools to teach your kids to win with money―it shows you how.

REAL LIFE MONEY GAMES There are so many ways that you can teach kids about money using things that you already have at home. Make it creative, fun, positive and future focused.

PLAY SHOPS Kids love playing shops, so put prices on your pantry items with texta or stickers and set up your own mini grocery store! Give your child a budget and let them work out which items they can buy without going over. Take it in turns to be the customer and the cashier to learn about money handling, budgeting, and counting change. You can make your own money tokens by writing denominations on bottle caps and slips of paper, or buy Australian play money (see below for stockists).

TIP: M ini cereal variety packs from the supermarket and juice poppa cartons make great scaled-down additions to your authentic mini store.

USE JUNK MAIL CATALOGUES Think of you junk mail catalogues as a virtual store conveniently compressed into a few handy pages! Give your child a shopping list and a budget of real or play money and see if they can work out which store to go to this week for the best value on your weekly shop, and how much they can save out of their budget.

Younger children might like to cut out the pictures of the groceries you need to help you match them to the products in store.

Another great way to introduce the idea of budgeting and spending is to use the toy sale catalogues. If Santa has a budget of $100, which products on your wish list will he be able to buy? This can help children prioritise what they want to get the best outcome on Christmas morning!

PRACTICE BUDGETING There are lots of ways to introduce budgeting to your child’s daily life. Look online for places you would like to go as a family – the entry costs, refreshment costs, transport costs etc., and set a budget. Challenge your children pick a venue, menu items and factor in the cost of public transport or parking, and let them take charge of your weekend’s entertainment!

PRACTICE SAVING Children rarely take notice of the cost of things – unless they have to pay for it themselves! When going to a cafe or venue, give your child an allowance and let them know that they can keep any leftover money they don’t spend to put towards something that they really want.

You can set guidelines like $8 to spend at the café and $10 to spend at the shop, and point out that if they only spend $5 at the café they will then have $13 to spend at the store or save. Model the behaviour by letting them see you doing the same yourself. You will find your children soon start to make more modest purchases!

Written by Joanne Crane, Co-Editor of Families Magazine – Brisbane

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Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

Talk to your kids about money You don’t need to be a money expert to teach kids about money.

There are opportunities to start a financial conversation every day, at home or out and about.

Always be open lay the groundwork to thinking about where money comes from, how it is spent, and how budgets work. It’s important that children learn early that money has to be earned before it can be spent, and that spending often needs to be prioritised.

Earning money Your child knows you go to work, but depending on their age, they may not understand why. Let them know that you get paid a certain amount of money for the work you do. Your employer is effectively buying your time and skills.

We cannot survive without an income, so talk to your child often about the work they would like to do when they grow up. Explain that some jobs are better paid than others, and finding meaningful employment that satisfies their personal wants and financial needs is important.

Raising financially literate kids begins at home, and the sooner you begin shaping your child’s relationship with money, the better. Here are our tips to teach money management to your child.

A need is something essential, like new school shoes, but toys and games are wants. Learning the difference while young can help your child better manage their money when they get their first job.

Ask your child to wait three weeks to see if they still want the new item they are pleading for. Quite often, they have changed their mind about it in that time frame and decided they don’t ‘need’ it after all!

Bills, bills, bills

Bills are a grown-up’s concern, but their existence shouldn’t be hidden from kids. Children are often unaware just how many bills are received each month.

If your teenager has a mobile phone, or a habit of leaving lights on, show them the bills you pay and how many days you work each month just to meet those essential bills. Be sure to include rates notices, car registrations, household insurances, grocery bills, mortgage or rent payments etc. The cost of living is scary – don’t let it be a shock to your child when they eventually leave home!

Help your child equate earning and spending with conversations like “I would have to work for 90 minutes to be able to buy that item”.

Spending money

Unlike pocket money, the money you earn has to cover essentials first, like housing, food, electricity, transport, and clothing. If possible, some money should be put aside and saved for emergencies, too.

Any leftover money can then be saved or spent on things that are nice to have, but not important to have.

Needs versus wants

When your child asks for something, remind them to consider ‘need’ versus ‘want’. Children will often say they ‘need’ something, when in fact it’s something they want rather than something they can’t live without.

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Parenting A cashless society

Other age-appropriate work might include:

Compared with our own childhoods, children nowadays rarely see cash transactions. Items are magically paid for with a wave of the phone or a tap of a card. This detachment from the reality of money can be difficult for children to reconcile.

vacuuming the house

Show your children how EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale) works by communicating with your bank account and transferring YOUR money to the retailers account. Log on to your bank account and show your child how the money has debited and left your account. Each time you tap and pay, you have less money in your account.

cooking dinner

washing the car scooping the pool

hanging out and bringing in the washing packing and unpacking the dishwasher cleaning the bathroom walking the dog Make sure you withhold or reduce their pay if the work is not done, or not done properly. This helps to teach kids that they only get paid when work has been done to a certain standard.

Saving for the future

First employment as a teenager or young adult is an exciting time.

At that age, though, children are very focussed on their social life and don’t want enjoyment to marred by thoughts of saving for a car or a house deposit.

Developing good saving habits early and organising their income into “pots” can help them to save and still have money for fun.

Encourage your child to divide their income into pots (most banks offer sub-accounts for different financial goals) by percentage, i.e. 50% saved towards a future home, 25% for essentials like transport to work and mobile phone bills (needs), and 25% for discretionary (wants) spending.

Written by Joanne Crane,

Budgeting

Co-Editor of Families Magazine – Brisbane

Show your child how much of your income needs to be allocated to essentials each month, and how much is left over. Help them learn how to get the best value for the money they have by formulating a budget.

Budgets consider:

Here are some further things to consider on your child’s path to financial literacy.

• Banks are a useful source of information. They can help your child set up a bank account with subaccounts for different financial goals and introduce your child to the idea of earning interest.

different prices for similar items how to compare deals how to work out which items are better value how to work out price differences and discounts

Making money decisions

The best way for your child to learn financial literacy is to practice it.

Let them be involved in household budgeting decisions, saving, and spending.

Challenge your child to come up with the best deal for a purchase, or a budget based on your family’s actual income and financial obligations. They will soon develop an understanding of the cost of living, and probably save you a lot of money as a result!

A budget of their own

Tips and traps

“Employ” your child by giving them a fair rate of pay for work done.

This can be in addition to regular pocket money, or in place of pocket money depending on your family’s financial circumstances.

For example, instead of outsourcing chores like lawn mowing at $50 a time, you could save by paying your teenager $20, with the payment increasing as their skill develops.

• Once a bank has your child’s contact details, look out for that invitation to a credit card soon after their 18th birthday! Hopefully by this point your child will be sufficiently financially savvy to understand that credit must always be repaid with interest – and the “wants” it pays for just aren’t worth it in the long run.

• Research budgeting apps. Tech savvy children appreciate the instant access to the information they want.

• Give the gift of knowledge. If your child shows an interest in being financially literate, books like The Barefoot Investor are a great resource.

• As with all parenting, model the behaviour you would like your child to copy by practicing good financial habits and showing your child the value of good money management.

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- AUGUST/SPETEMBER 2022 BRISBANE Due to the ongoing challenges with managing COVID-19 and community events we strongly encourage you to check in with each venue for the most up to date information. displays including a giant Hogwarts Castle, huge train display and great ball contraptions. Plus interactive activities, play tables, special guest appearances and more.

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BRISBANE CITY Brisbane Festival This year’s festival promises to be the best yet with 580 performances – 230 of which are FREE – including 22 new works, 12 Queensland premieres and six international presentations to enjoy. The festival will kick off with multiple ARIA award winning singer Jessica Mauboy performing an anthology of her greatest hits in a dazzling opening night concert event. Bookings required for some events. 2–24 Sep. Riverfire Mark your diary for the most spectacular night of the year as Riverfire heralds the start of Brisbane Festival. From 7pm, the skies will blast open with excitement and celebration as Foti Fireworks launch their shimmering and electrifying pyrotechnics display from bridges, barges and rooftops across the city. 3 Sep.

BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS The Ekka Queensland’s most loved and iconic event is back, bringing the city and the country together again. The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to giant vegetables, 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs, world-class live entertainment, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides and showbags, educational activities dagwood dogs, strawberry sundaes, and much more. 6–14 Aug. BBX2022: LEGO® Fan Expo Hanging out for a LEGO fix? See more than 70 awesome

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Brisbane Vegan Expo This event offers a space for everyone to taste how good vegan food is and how easy it is to switch to plant-based products, supporting a cruelty free lifestyle.

Hear from inspiring guest speakers and learn how to whip up your own plant-based meals at the cooking demos. 17–18 Sep. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ brisbane-showgrounds

ROMA STREET PARKLANDS The Sound Society Relax and listen to live music for FREE at The Sound Society, once a month at Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane’s biggest sub-tropical backyard. To satisfy your lunchtime cravings, The Garden Room Café will be creating picnic hampers, specially curated for the event. You can also pack your own picnic and bring your pup to this dogfriendly event. 7 Aug & 4 Sep. MOSAIC Multicultural Festival Multicultural Australia’s MOSAIC Festival is a vibrant celebration of the many cultures that make up our great state. This year, MOSAIC will feature over 70 leading multicultural performers, sharing their incredible talents from across the world. Highlights include the ‘Cultural Kitchen’ cooking demonstration by refugee and migrant community cooks, and the International Drumming Workshop. 18 Sep.

Tanzania, this exhibition offers a mesmerising celebration of the complex and profoundly beautiful environments and materials that have inspired her designs. Here you’ll find opulent opals, lustrous pearls and rare, exotic gems like the intensely blue tanzanite, lilac amethyst and pink tourmalines. Journey to a treasure trove of memories and mastery and let Margot’s designs and inspiration transport you to a world of wonder. Until 6 Nov. Making Place: 100 Views of Brisbane We are at a crucial point in Brisbane’s urban development, with extreme changes to the city predicted over the next decade.

Making Place presents more than 100 historical and contemporary depictions of the Brisbane region. Become immersed in a newly commissioned sound artwork by Lawrence English, Site Listening: Brisbane, that captures the city’s many soundscapes and surround yourself in the textures and nuance of Jenna Lee’s installation, Growing Place, illustrating her insightful reflection on ‘place’. Until 30 Jul 2023.

Little Gems Tour Discover the magic of the world’s rarest gems at Museum of Brisbane these school holidays, with a fun adventure every day of the week. Explore opals, pearls and tools of the jewellery trade with the Little Gems Tour and Young Teen Explorers Tour. Practice your drawing at Teen In Situ Drawing Sessions or make your own jewellery creation at the free World of Wonder Design Studio. Become a detective with Little Artist’s Eye Spy and take in sweeping views of the city with a Clock Tower Tour. Dates and session times vary, so please check individual activities for more details.

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QUEENSLAND GALLERY OF MODERN ART Chiaru Shiota – The Soul Trembles Explore twenty-five years of Chiharu Shiota’s artistic practice. She’s renowned internationally for her transformative, large-scale installations constructed from millions of fine threads that cluster in space or form complex webs that spill from wall to floor to ceiling.

Shiota’s beautiful and disquieting works express the intangible: memories, dreams, anxiety and silence. Timed tickets available now. Until 3 Oct.

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wonderful creativity and innovation from the world’s most prolific animation studio.

Don’t miss the chance to see the artistry behind your favourite characters and stories and how the magic of animation brought them to life. Bookings required.

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Superpowered This exhibition brings together four interactive projects by Indigenous Australian artists – Kaylene Whiskey (Yankunytjatjara people), Tony Albert (Girramay/Yidinyji/Kuku Yalanji peoples), Gordon Hookey (Waanyi people) and Vincent Namatjira (Western Aranda people) – who use their voices and their art to empower Aboriginal people and create inspirational imagery for all children.

Together, the artists have created an immersive world full of cheeky humour and courageous characters for young visitors to explore. From 3 Sep–16 Jul 2023. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ queensland-gallery-of-modern-art

STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND Legacy: Reflections on Mabo Celebrate the man behind the game-changing Native Title Act, Eddie Koiki Mabo, and the ongoing influence and impact he has had on Australian society and culture at this FREE exhibition. Curated by Gail Mabo, Dr Jonathan McBurnie and Kellie Williams, this travelling exhibition that features 24 original works brings together 25 Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists in the spirit of reconciliation, 30 years after this historic achievement. Until 9 Oct.

Brisbane Home Show With hundreds of innovative home products, exclusive Show specials, FREE seminars, expert advice and some of the best homegrown Aussie renovation businesses, the Home Show is the place to start when considering a home improvement project. 9–11 Sep. Mind Body Spirit Festival Learn from over 200 exhibitors, attend inspirational seminars, book yourself a psychic reading, try some body pampering, watch stage performances, join a meditation session and taste delicious health foods. See, try and buy unique products and gifts including jewellery, cosmetics, music, books, giftware, clothing, crystals, educational courses, body treatments and more. 9–11 Sep.

SparkLab Ignite your imagination in an interactive Sciencentre experience where you’ll be free to follow your curiosity and bring out your inner scientist as you question, investigate and wonder about the world around you. Explore 40 interactive exhibits across three zones and discover how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) affect your everyday world.

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QPAC Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella This stunning production features jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! Don’t miss the Tony Award® winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music that delighted Broadway audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. Bookings essential. 5–28 Aug.

Oz Comic-Con Whether you’re a Muggle, a Marshmallow, an Earper, a Jedi, a Whovian or someone who doesn’t understand a word we just said, as long as you love popular culture and enjoy a fun day out, Oz ComicCon will have something for you! Oz ComicCon plays host to the largest collection of cosplay events and competitions in the country. 17-18 Sep. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ brisbane-convention-exhibition-centre

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QUEENSLAND MUSEUM Disney: The Magic of Animation Uncover the magic behind almost 100 years of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Explore

at QPAC. Following sell-out seasons across Australia, the team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child return with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up – and their grown-ups. Bookings essential. 17–21 Aug.

Room on the Broom If you loved the book or movie adaptation, you’ll enjoy seeing this touching tale brought to life on stage

Kids Collective Create memories with your mini and enjoy a peachy morning out for FREE at South Bank Parklands’ Kids Collective program. Kids can burn energy at a sport session on South Bank’s pristine lawns, indulge in a contemplative spot of crafting, unleash their inner maestro at music classes and much more. Kids Collective is held every Thursday during spring plus there are extra events during the school holidays. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ south-bank

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Redcliffe Museum. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/hello-redcliffe Throughout Aug & Sep The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe | Brisbane Based on the classic tale by C.S Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a coming-of-age story filled with mystery, magic and adventure. Four children discover a mysterious wardrobe that leads them to the enchanted land of Narnia where they befriend fantastical talking animals, cross paths with a wicked White Witch and meet the King of Beasts, Aslan the Lion. Bookings required. Brisbane Arts Theatre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-lion-the-witch-thewardrobe-brisbane Throughout Aug & Sep Imagine This | Ipswich Step into a FREE hands-on studio space where children and families can imagine and make art together. Four inventive artworks by Australian artists provide the inspiration and all the art materials are provided. It’s the perfect way to encourage children to explore an artist’s ideas and stimulate their own imaginations. Ipswich Art Gallery. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/imagine-this

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That’s okay too! Registration now. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/dreamworld-fun-run Mon 8 Aug Caboolture Family Fun Day | Caboolture This community fair style event offers a choice of more than 10 FREE rides, live entertainment and activities providing the local community with an inexpensive and convenient alternative to the Ekka. Some of the activities include a petting zoo, face jewelling and messy play games. Centenary Lakes Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/caboolture-family-fun-day Thu 11 - Sun 21 Aug BLEACH* Festival | Gold Coast With 36 events included in this year’s program, the hard part will be picking your favourite at the Gold Coast’s annual contemporary arts festival. BLEACH* is renowned for creating experiences and telling stories that are out of the box, authentic and uniquely connected to place. Tickets on sale now. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/bleach-festival Fri 12 Aug – Mon 3 Oct Kaleidoscope | New Farm A once simple, optical device has been pushed to epic proportions. Walk within the Kaleidoscope – a mesmerising symphony of light, sound and joy, staged in a breathtaking mirror maze. Artist Keith Courtney has created a space where motion and gravity are distorted, surprising and disorienting the senses at every turn. Immerse yourself in this ever-changing utopia. Bookings essential. Brisbane Powerhouse. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/kaleidoscope

Throughout Aug & Sep Shadow Makers | Pine Rivers What does your shadow look like? Does it have a story to tell? Explore the magic of light and shadow at this FREE exhibition. Enjoy a host of fun interactive activities including silhouette tracing, making shadow box puppets, performing a shadow show and more! Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/shadow-makers Until Sun 3 Sep Shrek The Musical | Brisbane Complete with tap dancing rats, a fire breathing dragon, and Shrek’s trademark Scottish lilt, this is a show for the whole family. Featuring the songs of the Broadway production, follow the story of Shrek and Donkey as they fight their way past singing skeletons, to rescue Princess Fiona and deliver her to Lord Farquaad before the sun goes down.

Bookings required. Brisbane Arts Theatre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/shrek-the-musical Sun 7 Aug Dreamworld Fun Run | Coomera Get ready to run for a fantastic cause at Dreamworld’s 2022 Fun Run supporting LIVIN. Choose the 5km Fun Run that starts at 7am, or the 2km Junior Dash that starts at 8am where you’ll weave through Dreamworld & WhiteWater World and enjoy plenty of entertainment and

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Thu 18 - Sat 27 Aug Queensland Ballet’s Peter and The Wolf | West End Follow the courageous young scout Peter on an adventure to the zoo in this symphonic fairytale ballet designed for families. Children of all ages will enjoy a lesson in musical appreciation, as orchestral instruments accompany the dancers in a much-loved story about Peter, a rascally wolf, an unlucky duck, and a graceful bird. Bookings essential. Thomas Dixon Centre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/queensland-ballets-peterand-the-wolf

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#FamiliesMagFun Tue 23 Aug The Box Show by Junkyard Beats | Cleveland In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways! Learn about sustainability with this high energy, imaginative music-in-education performance combining drumming, dance, theatre and comedy.

Bookings essential. Redland Performing Arts Centre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-box-show-junkyardbeats

Fri 19 – Sun 21 Aug Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival | Woody Point Foodies get your tastebuds ready to eat, drink and enjoy at SEQ’s most delicious festival. For three delicious days, soak up the sunshine by Moreton Bay as you explore cooking demonstrations, seaside pop-up bars, local produce, live entertainment and fireworks on Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Bookings essential. Apex Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/moreton-bay-food-winefestival-redcliffe Sat 20 Aug Toowong State School Hands & Hearts Fair | Toowong With more than 40 different cultures represented among the student population including a deaf student cohort, the Fair provides a feast for the senses. Enjoy the exciting stage shows, rides, pre-loved market, food trucks and local art and craft.

Toowong State School. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/toowong-state-schoolhands-hearts-fair Sun 21 Aug Brisbane Kite Festival | Murrarie Celebrate all things that fly when a dazzling array of the most breathtaking kites take to Brisbane skies. During the event you can enjoy food stalls, rides, markets, kite workshops and live entertainment. Brisbane Kite Festival is a highlight of the year for many Brisbane families.

Murrarie Recreation Grounds. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/brisbane-kite-festival Sun 21 Aug ‘Our Journey’ | Kelvin Grove Multicultural Australia presents ‘Our Journey’, a celebration of the spirit and courage of refugees. This event includes an incredible selection of music, dance, spoken word, food and craft stalls, as well the screening of the Academy award nominated animated documentary film ‘Flee’.

RSVP essential. La Boite Theatre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/multicultural-australiapresents-our-journey

Tue 23 - Wed 24 Aug Hijabi Girl: A Musical Puppet Show | Kingston Set in an Australian primary school during Book Week, Hijabi Girl: A Musical Puppet Show is a fun, thought-provoking performance featuring 39 spectacular puppets, 7 catchy songs, some intriguing UV puppetry, plenty of audience interaction, and a story that helps us see that all kinds of children can be heroes.

Bookings essential. Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/hijabi-girl Sat 27 Aug Darra Community Festival | Darra Head outdoors for a FREE family fun day with local performers, food trucks and stalls, rides, art and demonstration classes. Ducie Street Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/darra-community-festival

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#FamiliesMagFun Sat 27 Aug Technicolour Multicultural Festival | Newmarket Enjoy a selection of street foods, live cultural performances, and a kids’ entertainment area with activities such as a petting zoo, ferris wheel, dodgem cars, giant inflatables and more. Multicultural Community Centre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/technicolourmulticultural-festival Sun 28 Aug The Sunday Mail Transurban Bridge to Brisbane Queensland’s biggest and best fun run is a great one for the whole

family to get involved in for a bit of fun, while keeping the kids active & healthy! Enter in the 10km course and take in the iconic views from the Gateway Bridge or join in the fun of the 4.5km event, starting at Hercules Park in Hamilton. Both events will finish at the Race Village at Brisbane Showgrounds – a hive of celebration and entertainment. Register now! www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-sunday-mailtransurban-bridge-to-brisbane-brisbane

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Thu 1 – Fri 30 Sep Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers | Toowoomba The wait is over petals! This year’s event will be headlined by over 190,000 spectacularly blooming plants. A breathtaking month of flowers, flavours and sounds, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will take over the Southern Queensland city of Toowoomba with a program of more than 60 unique events and experiences. A Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Picnic Point on Saturday 24 September is an exciting new addition this year. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/toowoomba-carnival-offlowers Sat 3 Sep Matsuri Brisbane | Mt Gravatt Escape to Japan without leaving Brisbane at this annual Japanese festival. Experience breathtaking performances, cultural displays, martial arts demonstrations, stalls, activities and workshops plus sample traditional food. Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/matsuri-brisbane Sun 4 – Sat 10 Sep Queensland Child Protection Week | Across QLD Protecting children is everybody’s business. Did you know listening to children and young people is the number 1 indicator in assisting their safety and well-being? Find out more about how you can support this important week at our website. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/queensland-childprotection-week Fri 9 - Sun 18 Sep SWELL Sculpture Festival | Currumbin Beach Queensland’s largest outdoor sculpture festival SWELL is back with over 50 awe-inspiring sculptures by local, national and international artists. Discover a range of unique experiences; guided twilight walks through the artworks, artist talks next to the sculptures and artist led workshops. Currumbin Beach. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/swell-sculpture-festival Sat 10 Sep Strawberry & Dessert Festival | Sandstone Point The sweetest event of the year is back with strawberry eating

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competitions, dessert food trucks, dessert cooking and cocktail making demonstrations, live music, fireworks, kid’s rides plus so much s’more! The festival is going to crepe up fast, so be sure to grab tickets. Sandstone Point Hotel. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/strawberry-dessertfestival Wed 14 Sep Snow White and the Seven Cool Dudes | Ipswich This fun performance follows the traditional tale with a twist…the introduction of the Cool Dudes. During this interactive production, Children will enjoy the opportunity of role-play as they are invited to become a variety of characters – including The Cool Dudes – that love to rap! Bookings essential. Ipswich Civic Centre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/snow-white-and-theseven-cool-dudes Fri 16 Sep Don’t Mess with the Dummies | Sunnybank Featuring a rockin’ soundtrack, unbelievable acrobatics and world class clowning, the Dummies bring you juggling, hula hooping, skipping shenanigans, shadow puppetry and much more including a hilarious rendition of The Lion Sleeps Tonight performed by… sleeping bags! Bookings required. SunPAC. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/dont-mess-with-thedummies Fri 16 – Sun 18 Sep The Big Bounce Australia | Mansfield The biggest, craziest and most awesome inflatable theme park is returning to Brisbane! You’re invited to spend some quality time with family and friends in this magical, candy-colored wonderland of inflatable adventure. The Big Bounce Australia is the largest touring inflatable event in the entire world and features in the Guinness Certified World’s Biggest Jumping Castle. Bookings essential. Eagle Sports Complex. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-big-bounce-australiamansfield

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Tue 27 Sep The Magnificent Bubble Show | Redcliffe Everyone loves bubbles, and you will see some of the most amazing bubbles at this family friendly show. From cute tiny bubbles to stunning giant bubbles so big you can stand inside them! Space Rocket bubbles and smoke bubbles are just the beginning. Bookings essential. Redcliffe Entertainment Centre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-amazing-bubble-show

Sat 17 Sep FLAME BBQ Street Festival | Jimboomba Logan City Council has partnered with BBQ & Beer Roadshow to bring you Logan’s first and biggest BBQ Street Festival! Check out BBQ demonstrations, eating competitions, market stalls, kids’ activities and rides and of course, plenty of delicious BBQ eats! Cusack Lane. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/flame-bbq-street-festival

Wed 28 – Thu 29 Sep ROFL-Rolling on the Floor Laughing | Cleveland ROFL sees The Listies tackle the most terrifyingly tortuous family situation of all: BED TIME. Featuring toilet paper cannons, a real life Cowasaurus, lullabies of doom, detachable legs, a panoply of puns, and possibly too many Aldi gags. This show will have you Rolling On The Floor Laughing! Bookings required.

Redland Performing Arts Centre. www.familiesmagazine.co.au/event/rofl-rolling-on-the-floorlaughing

Sat 17 - Sun 18 Sep Redcliffe KiteFest | Clontarf The Redcliffe Peninsula will be transformed into the ultimate family-friendly destination with national and international kite displays taking to the skies. Plus, you can see Bluey and the PAW Patrol, enjoy carnival rides, food trucks, roving entertainment and don’t miss the Hot Wheels Stunt Team with their huge Hot Wheels Semi-Trailer.

Tickets on sale now. Pelican Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/redcliffe-kitefest-clontarf Sat 17 Sep – Sat 1 Oct The Monster Jump | Sandstone Point It’s time to bounce back and get outside this spring, so get those happy feet ready to hop onto Australia’s hottest new attraction!

Monster Jump is a mobile inflatable obstacle course boasting a monstrous 280 meters of endless fun. Don’t let the kids have all the fu n, Monster Jump is suitable for everyone from children to adults. Sandstone Point Hotel. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-monster-jump Sat 24 Sep – Sat 3 Dec Cinderella and the Seven Dwarfs | Brisbane From the mind that brought you the Café episode of Bluey comes a new fractured fairytale guaranteed to delight – and leave you in stitches! Living post-Snow White is a tough gig, and you don’t need to tell the Dwarfs that twice. Enter Cinderella.

Sick of being treated poorly by her Stepmother, she seeks their kindness for somewhere to stay, and a plan is set in motion.

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Local Clubs & Classes Directory

Clubs, Classes & Activities

around Greater Brisbane for adults and children aged 0 - 17.

If you would like a listing for your club, class or activity in our next issue’s inclusive directory, contact us now!

Email: Editor@FamiliesMagazine.com.au

Superfish

FREE swimming assessment and FREE trial lesson – no obligation! All levels & ages, small structured classes. Redland Bay opening 2021!

Sunnybank 3323 3188 www.superfish.com.au

Advertise your club, class or activity for only $995 +GST per year!

Bayside Hapkido Hapkido is the complete selfdefence martial art, offering classes from 3.5 years to adult. Classes are fun and reinforce discipline and respect for self and others.

Come and join us for a 4-WEEK FREE TRIAL at our purpose-built Redland Bay facility.

0413 327 283

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Perform Australia

Acting and drama classes around Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Learn acting technique for stage and screen and participate in performances and film shoots. Build selfconfidence, creativity and social skills in fun friendly classes. Enrol online, no audition needed!

1300 908 905

www.perform.edu.au

CHEERS Coaching College Prep - Year 6 Academic and Creative Class • Academic Focus: English/Maths/General Science • Creative Focus: S.T.E.A.M., Dance, Coding, Lego, Art • Weekday Academic with homework assistance • Weekend Academic Intensive / whole day class.

Prep - Year 12. One to one/ two class.

Sunnybank 07 3189 4766 / 0414 001 439 info@cheerscc.com.au

Laserzone Lawnton

Aqualogan

Brisbane’s No. 1 multi-level Laser Tag arena, Arcade and Bumper Cars will blow your mind!

Offering the best family entertainment with a variety of packages to suit all ages and abilities.

Book your family fun or birthday party now!

Aqualogan Laurie Laurence Swim School offers world-leading teaching methods proven over 50 years. FREE swim assessments for all learn-toswim levels. School holiday swim clinics, squads, adaptives and private lessons.

3205 4141 brisbane.laserzone.com.au

Beenleigh 2803 4102; Logan North 3541 6151 www.loganleisurecentres.com.au/aquatics

Music Beat Kids

The home of Boppin’ Babies offers weekly music classes for children of all ages, from babies and toddlers to pre-prep and kindy groups for young kids. We provide a special time each week for you and your child to experience the magic of making music together.

1800 752 968

www.musicbeat.com.au

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Fox in a Box

Brisbane Arts Theatre Brisbane Arts Theatre is a Registered Training Organisation, offering a wide selection of unaccredited workshops, and courses with nationally recognised accreditation.

We offer workshops for people of all ages, and from all walks of life, representing the diversity of the community engaging with us.

Looking for an escape room for kids or teens as well as for birthday parties and special celebrations?

Send the kids to one of several themed rooms at Fox in a Box! It’s the best family fun ever!

3815 9825 www.foxinaboxbrisbane.com

https://mailchi.mp/artstheatre/course-guide

IceWorld Cool down this summer at IceWorld Olympic Ice Rinks – the coolest place to be in the School Holidays! Skate hire is included and there’s a fully stocked café on site.

Online bookings Essential!

Acacia Ridge Boondall

Pricing includes skate hire.

Fully stocked cafés on site.

Does your child love to dance? Our qualified and welcoming teachers make learning to dance so much fun through our age-specific programs!

Classes include jazz, ballet, tap and even singing!

ENQUIRE TODAY and Join Brisbane’s biggest dance family in Brendale!

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Flip Out Strathpine

Aquatic Achievers

Enjoy active indoor family fun in this airconditioned arena full of trampolines! You will find foam pits, under-10’s area, Slam Time basketball hoop, and running walls for the pro trampolinist!

Chill out in the café while the kids flip out.

Parties, classes, and group booking available.

Don’t forget to book!* (*conditions of entry apply).

Aquatic Achievers Swim Schools is a national provider of quality children’s swimming lessons.

With a great skills-based program and purposebuilt facilities, we help children learn to live their best life with water. Book a free Starter Session today and experience the Aquatic Achievers difference for yourself.

flipout.com.au/strathpine

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Bounce Tingalpa

BOUNCE Tingalpa has more than 50 interconnected trampolines, the Big Bag, Slam Dunk and Dodgeball all rolled into one - the perfect playground to develop and practice your skills. Whether you’re trying to master your first flip or learn how to run The Wall, it’s the ultimate in Freestyle fun! www.bounceinc.com.au/venue-tingalpa-qld

Conroy Dance Centre

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Victoria Park

Learn to play golf for kids at Victoria Park with their school holiday kids golf activities. Their classes are fun and interactive for kids aged 4 – 14, no experience required. Play exciting games, learn great sports skills, all while making new friends. www. victoriapark.com.au/whats-on/

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