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Welcome

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The holidays are over and it’s time for the kiddies to go back to school...yayyyyy!! Time to get the house cleaned, sit back and have a coffee with Find It Online [Published].

With the return of school, it’s the perfect time to organise some new lunchbox ideas, get yourself organised and get stuck back into work. It’s hard being a work from home parent and with constant distractions, the school holidays can be a draining time. Get yourself back into a routine and remember to give yourself time for YOURSELF! Sit back and enjoy this issue dedicated to the return of school! I know I’m excited!!

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Our Contributors

Maggie Dent Author / Parenting Guru Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience specialist with a particular interest in the early years and adolescence.

Maggie is an advocate for the healthy, commonsense raising of children in order to strengthen families and communities. She has a broad perspective and range of experience that shapes her work, a slightly irreverent sense of humour and a depth of knowledge based on modern research and ancient wisdom that she shares passionately in a commonsense way.

Maggie is a passionate, positive voice for children of all ages.

Emmanuelle Roche Foodie Emmanuelle Roche is an independent consultant for Your Inspiration At Home.

Emmanuelle’s French background allows her to express her love for food in the recipes she provides us for each issue.

With Your Inspiration at Home (YIAH), you can experience unique international flavours without leaving your kitchen.

Enjoy the exact same meals as other families throughout the world, quickly and easily. We gather the globe around the same table with products you simply can’t find in a store or anywhere else.

Linda Reed-Enever Marketing Guru Publicist and Marketing Consultant Linda Reed-Enever lives and breathes publicity with a passion for connecting; everything from people to ideas.

Linda is the Principal Director at ThoughtSpot PR and Media Connections and with her ‘can do’ attitude and entrepreneurial spirit she inspires and motivates as she connects people and opportunity.

Linda’s innate ability to network and think on her feet has positioned her as a dynamic leader in the communications and marketing arena and often the marketing ‘go to’ girl.

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Alan Raycraft Computer Guy Alan Raycraft is a local computer repair guy. His expertise and years of helping Perth people with their PC’s is well appreciated.

His advise and tips that he provides is essential for anyone using a PC for long periods of time to keep nasties away and keep your PC running efficiently.

Having people that can help me gather content is amazing and it really helps take the pressure off.

You are all awesome people and I Thank you for your expertise and knowledge in your field. ”

We appreciate Alan providing us with useful articles to this magazine.

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Back To School Checklist

13 Home Based Business – Part II 18 Fun & Quirky Products 19 Teen Boys & Gaming 23 Shalom House; There is good in everyone 30 Little Boys Beginning Big School 35 Make sure your home office doesn't work against you 38 Fremantle named Australia's top trending travel destination 40 Back To School Lunchbox Ideas 47 Business of the Month 49 Techie Corner 51 Getting Georgia to Canberra 55 Being a Working Mum

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Back-to-school checklist: getting ready Every little positive experience can help when adapting to “firsts”, and positive experiences can include: •Meeting the teacher •Talking to your child about what they can expect from their year •Taking a trial run of pickup and drop off •Talking to them about how they might be a little nervous to start with, and letting them know it’s okay to talk about it.

Going from long, lazy summer days back to the rigours of school can be bumpy for both children and parents. The kids’ heads are still in the pool and at the beach and, as for Mum, the mind frazzles at the mere thought of getting stuck back into the routine of packed lunches and early morning wake up calls. Very few relish the start of a new school year, but guess what - it’s just around the corner!

No one likes a last minute rush, and starting a new year with unresolved issues will likely result in the issues hanging around all year. Best to get organised, get talking with the kids, and get excited about another year back at school!

First day jitters Whether your child is entering kindergarten, starting a new school, or simply moving on to their next year group, first day jitters are common.

A first day is a big milestone in your child’s life, and how they adapt may determine how they adapt to other “firsts” in life.

According to Nadine Kaslow, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Emory University, kids who are fearful early on may struggle to transition in other aspects of life. The more you nurture them and the more you talk to them about their fears, the better they will adapt come day one.

For high school students, returning to school can carry particularly high levels of anxiety. Common fears that teens face include: •Making new friends •Facing bullies •Feeling ‘uncool’ •Finding someone to sit with at lunch or on the bus •Fitting in •Understanding schoolwork •Getting a bad teacher •Dating issues •Pressure to perform academically.

Using this list as a guide, talk to your teenager about any fears they may be having, and talk to them about your own fears that you used to have. Examine worse-case scenarios and develop appropriate responses to situations they might face. While doing so, talk about the good things that could happen to encourage positive thinking.

Life changes: Ask open-ended questions to give your child the space to figure out their own worries. Ask “what makes you feel that way?” and see where the conversation leads.

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Teacher fears: Remind your child that one person’s dreaded teacher could be another one’s favourite, and encourage them to be open-minded. Also explain that having a teacher you dislike can be a good thing - it teaches you to deal with people you find difficult.

Social worries:If you have a rough idea of the class list, try to organise a play date or two before school goes back. You might even consider throwing an ‘end-ofsummer’ party to boost self-esteem.

Academic concerns: Do some research into the curriculum your child is likely to be given, and remind them that you will be there to offer support when needed.

School attitude Children have an endless appetite for finding patterns to make sense of their everchanging and expanding world. They quickly learn to read your body language, tone and mood, as you are your child’s most influential teacher. If you are apprehensive about your child returning to or starting school, your child will pick up on those feelings. Sometimes addressing your child’s attitude is actually a case of addressing your own. Be conscious your facial expressions, body language and words convey a positive message and never put your own disdain or school nerves on your child.

Routine One to two weeks before school starts back, try slowing the holidays down and implement a more structured routine. Being prepared for term-time routine will make mornings and bedtimes far easier to handle. You might also consider adding some gentle homework or organised activities into that routine.

School hub A school hub in the home is a great place where school bags, library bags and equipment can be easily accessed, timetables and schedules can be easily seen and where homework can be done.

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Before and after-school plans Arrange childcare or before- and after-school activities and ensure your child knows where to go each school day. If your child is young and only getting the bus on some days, write the days they’ll be using it on the back of their bus pass. If your child is going straight to an extracurricular activity, make note of it somewhere they will easily see. (Keep a copy for yourself too as a handy reminder!)

Baking Ask your kids what baked goods they like to have in their lunchbox, and bake enough freezable items to last at least a few weeks. You will need a good selection of airtight containers and ziplock bags to keep them fresh, yummy and healthy. Take note of any food policies your child’s school may have in place, such as banning students from bringing any foods containing nuts to school.

Ideas for lunchboxes include: Muffins Biscuits Cakes Slices Mini quiches Cheesymite scrolls Sausage rolls Pikelets Scones.

If you have the freezer space, you might also consider creating some after-school snacks, such as: Frozen fruit English muffin pizzas Soup Veggie fritters Chicken nuggets Mini pies.

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Clothing Check that uniforms still fit and that your children have everything they need. As well as uniform, you will need: •Well-fitting, polished leather shoes •At least five pairs of socks •Well-fitting hat that offers shade for the whole face •Labels for all items.

Bag and accessories If your child’s bag is in good condition, they may be able to get away with the same bag as the year before. Check all pockets, zippers and tags to view its condition.

If using the same lunchbox, make sure it has been washed and well aired and check over seals to make sure nothing leaks. Do the same for a drink bottle.

School supplies Some schools issue stationery lists at the end of the last term, others at the beginning of the school year. If you already have a list, make the most of back-to-school sales and shop early.

Even without a list, it’s worthwhile purchasing standard items such as: •Notebooks •Ruler •Rubber •Glue stick •Pencil case •Calculator •Sharpener •Lead pencils •Coloured pencils •Scissors •Highlighters.

Bonus tips The more proactive you are in getting organised, the better the transition into term-time will be. Top tips for being proactive are: Reserve a day When booking your summer holiday days from work, be sure to add a day close to the start of school and use it to get the house in order, set up a school hub, and finish off any last-minute school needs. If you can, arrange for the kids to have a playdate elsewhere so you can concentrate on getting the job done.

Slowly adjust bedtimes The week before school goes back, bump bedtime forward by five minutes at night and wake kids five minutes earlier in the morning. By the time school starts, they’ll be used to the appropriate sleeping pattern.

Go digital Take advantage of today’s technology and add important dates to your calendar. Be sure it syncs with all your devices so that everyone can see the same schedule.

Delegate It’s easy as a parent to try to do everything, but it’s important to encourage kids to do things for themselves. Put the kids in charge of unpacking lunchboxes, organising their backpacks and putting their things away.

Organise yourself Organising yourself the night before, such as selecting your clothes, packing your lunch and preparing your paperwork, will leave you with less to do in the morning. Less to do means less stress.

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Home Based Business Is it for you?

Starting and running a small business can be challenging, as you’re often working with less resources than larger businesses.

That’s why we’ve put together some information and tools specific for small business to help you.

Whether you’re just starting out, or are already a small business owner, here are some resources and tips to help you with starting and running your small business.

Registration and licenses

As a small business, it may be difficult to figure out what licenses and registrations you need for your business, especially if you’re just starting out.

The Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) can help you find the registration and licenses your business needs.

How can ABLIS help me?

ABLIS can help save you time by creating a personalised report for your small business circumstances, including: a summary of state or territory, local and Australian government requirements relevant to your business. information about licence fees, how to apply, periods of cover and renewals, how to access application and renewal forms, where to go for more help and information.

All you need to get started on your custom report is the type of business you’re starting or running, and where your business is located. Start your ABLIS search.

Not ready to search? Learn more about why you need registrations and licences for your small business by reading through our Registration and licences topic.

Our Steps for setting up your business page can also help take you through what you’ll need to do to get your business up and running.

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Business planning Business planning is important for any business, no matter what your business size. As a small business, there are certain issues you may need to consider on top of the usual business planning requirements.

Some of the questions you will need to ask yourself while planning your small business include: Is your idea a business or a hobby?

What business structure should I choose?

How are the products or services you provide different from others in the market?

How do you see your business growing?

Do you intend to change the services or products you provide in the future?

Do you need a website for your business?

Do you need to protect your brand or product ideas through intellectual property?

How do you plan to market your business effectively?

Are you going to use social media in your business?

If you’re just starting out, make sure you’ve developed your business plan and marketing plan, which will help you when deciding on factors such as your business name.

For example, if you want to start out as a florist, but have plans to grow your business into providing a café service, then you may decide not to lock yourself into a business name with “Florist” in it.

Try out our business planning tools: Check out our checklists to help you start or grow your business.

Our suite of planning templates can help step you through how to create a plan for your small business, be it a business plan, marketing plan, emergency management or succession plan. Or if you like to have your plan handy whenever you’re on the go, try our business planning apps for tablet devices.

Read through our Business planning topic for info on writing your business plan, marketing, market research, emergency planning and more.

Business finances Taking care of your finances is vital to the survival of your small business, especially when you may not have as much flexibility as larger businesses in terms of cash flow and meeting your bottom line.

If you’re just starting out, it’s important to make sure you have some basic knowledge of bookkeeping in order to keep your finances in order.

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Our Business finances topic can help you find out more on how to take care of the finances for your small business, including: setting up a business bank account setting up a basic bookkeeping system sourcing finance managing your cash flow preparing financial reports seeking financial help.

As a small business, you can also look into alternate and creative ways of obtaining finance for your business, such as crowdfunding.

Also, check our Event Finder to see if there are any free or low cost courses on bookkeeping and accounting near you.

Taxation If you’re a small business with an annual turnover of less than $2 million , you may be able to access a range of small business tax concessions from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

To complement existing concessions, a number of new tax measures are available from 1 July 2015 (with some measures backdating to 12 May 2015).

The ATO also offers a number of tools and services to help you with keep on top of your taxation matters, including: Small business assist – provides easy access to information for a range of taxation matters.

Small business webinars – free webinars on a range of taxation topics.

Business assistance visits – free visits by an ATO tax officer at your location of choice to discuss taxation matters specific to your small business.

Small business superannuation clearing house – a free online service to help you meet your super obligations for your employees.

ATO app – a free app consisting of a range of tools to make it easier for you to conduct your tax and super affairs.

Find out more about tax registrations and information you may need for your small business in our Taxation topic.

Getting suppliers and equipment

Make sure your suppliers are legitimate – the ASIC Business Checks app is a tool for you to reduce risk when dealing with other businesses. The app will help you ask the right questions and check whether the information you are being provided by the business is legitimate.

Shop around for the best deal – businesses are also consumers. Make sure you shop around to find the best deal you can get, and don’t be afraid to negotiate.

See if there are any business deals – some companies will have special prices if you are buying as a business with an ABN. Check to see what deals are out there.

Plan your subscriptions – while it may seem like a better deal to sign up to long contracts, getting shorter subscription periods may be more beneficial for your business cash flow, especially if you’re just starting out.

It is also a good idea to check out if there are any services available that may be able to fulfil your business needs without you having to purchase all the equipment yourself. For example, paying for the use of a cloud service may be more affordable for your business than building your own ICT infrastructure.

Learn more about finding a supplier in our Selling products topic.

Business premises Deciding where you conduct your business is an important part of your business planning when starting up, or if you’re looking to grow your existing small business.

When deciding on your business premises, make sure you consider all your options. For example, you may be able to save on start-up and ongoing expenses if you set up a home-based business instead of hiring out office space. Or you might be able to sell your products purely online, rather than renting a retail location.

As a small business, you may also be able to share office space or leases with other businesses to lessen costs. Search your local area or city for shared work hubs or shared office space options.

Find out more about buying or leasing business premises, and the questions to consider when deciding on your business premises.

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Starting or getting my business online Whether you’re a mechanic advertising your prices, or a home-based shoe designer looking for suppliers, getting your business online can help your business grow and succeed. With improvements to internet access and technology, people are searching for products and services online, more and more.

Benefits of doing business online can include: convenience - giving your business a digital shopfront

accessibility - 24/7 accessibility to customers all over Australia (or worldwide). marketing – your website can working as a marketing tool to sell and promote your products and services, advertise your prices, or help customers contact you innovation - improving your business’s productivity, flexibility and efficiency savings – potential for cost savings in rent and staffing.

This information has been sourced for you from the business.gov.au website. All links are supplied

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Teen Boys & Gaming: The 10 Agreements for Healthy Balance As school goes back in Australia it might be a time to chat to your 12+ lad about healthy boundaries around technology! This is my 10 Agreements which encourages responsibility

Recently a mum of 15-year-old boy came up and asked me a frequently asked question: “how do I know if my son’s gaming habits are too much or harmful?”

Let’s start with a common-sense statement: gaming per se is a lot less harmful than risk-taking behaviours that many teens pursue like using alcohol, illegal or legal drugs, driving like hoons, porn-driven sexual behaviour, delinquency or smoking.

However the sensitive window of brain changes in early to mid adolescence up to 17 years of age means that teens are particularly susceptible to becoming addicted to anything in which they invest a lot of time and energy.

This is because the brain creates an abundance of dendrites to ensure that a teen can learn fast. It is a fabulous window of opportunity because they can learn a new language quicker, pick up a musical instrument quicker and, if focused and striving, they can improve in their competence and capability in sport, any academic pursuit, a new passion like skateboarding, singing, cooking or dancing.

However, an over use of technology for entertainment purposes may have some serious negative impacts on that same developing brain.

Remember technology that is used for educational reasons is seldom used for as long a period of time or as frequently as technology used for entertainment purposes. The issues occur with what happens when the brain is doing something 19 repeatedly especially when it triggers our reward centre.

In days gone by teens created ‘feel good’ brain chemicals by riding bikes with mates, playing sports, hanging out together, walking home from school and being outside a lot more. Boys were more likely to be doing ‘risky’ things on those bikes, skateboards, surfboards, motorbikes or with drums or guitars. How things have changed!

Friendship skills require real friends

As Victoria L. Dunckley M.D. writes in her excellent article for Psychology Today: “Gray Matters: Too much Screen Time Damages the Brain” research into video games has shown that during gaming, dopamine is released and this brain chemical is associated with reward and addiction. Because the addicted brain has been so overloaded with dopamine, it adjusts by reducing the number of dopamine receptors … so the reward is no longer as satisfying, causing users to crave more and more.

While there is research that shows that playing video games can boost young people’s social wellbeing and have many positive impacts (playing games with your kids can be great for your relationship for example), the same researchers caution that “excessive or obsessive” gaming will undo any such benefits.

Many teen boys have given up sport and outside recreational activities and are spending excessive hours in their bedrooms with no real human interaction.

So from a common-sense perspective it is important to ensure there are healthy limits to the amount of time our teen lads are gaming to ensure that they do not experience what Dunckley calls ‘electronic screen syndrome’.

Some lads waste hours watching YouTube videos – ironically often about other teens playing online games.

This means they may miss opportunities to understand not only male communication especially the ‘teasing’ and light-hearted banter that happens in male company, but also the larger social exposure with other genders. I have increasing concern that many lads 19-24 are struggling with social anxiety and not leaving the safety of home. They lack intrapersonal and interpersonal confidence and many social norms.

Sadly it is not just the threat of developing an addiction to gaming that is the problem. As the article outlines, studies now show a shrinking of gray matter areas — which is where we do our processing — in people with internet/gaming addiction. This can affect all sorts of things including a person’s ability to organise their thoughts and themselves, to plan, to prioritise.

More worrying was the possibility that this phenomenon can impact our empathy and compassion.

Now as a former high school teacher and a counsellor who practised before the days of this tsunami of technology, I witnessed teens then struggling with these same concerns – especially 14-15-year old boys who often became disengaged at school.

I am deeply concerned about any further delays in the growth of the pre frontal cortex or the mature adult brain! I am now hearing of bright boys failing university at an increased rate of up to 20% and less boys enrolling and I am very suspicious that gaming addictions may in many cases play a role in this.

Another area of concern for adolescents is emotional and social maturity. Those teen years 14-18 are an incredibly important time to develop friendships and a healthy sense of belonging.

Then when they come looking for a relationship – they are pretty clueless around girls unless that have had a couple of sisters or girl cousins.

Having friendships in real time is essential for healthy human development.

Research has shown that many teens feel more connected through technology however this does not necessarily translate into meaningful relationships in the real world. We are wired to be a social being not a solo being and being able to know how to be a good friend cannot be found on Google!

Physically these lads are pretty easy to pick.

They are often pasty or white faced as a consequence of a lack of sunshine and vitamin D. Many are unfit and either overweight or underweight. There has been little muscle growth and that in turn can compromise their health and wellbeing.

Physical activity is an important part of adolescent development and as body image is now a huge concern among teen boys and young men, a gaming boy is at higher risk of 20 struggling with this challenge.

So my suggestions to that mum (and all other parents) about when to worry comes down to this: To have access to the wifi and his PC or device can you boy agree to the following terms: 10 Agreements for teen boys 1. No computer or device in his bedroom – without permission.

2.Be actively engaged in outside of bedroom/home activity that builds emotional and social competence at least twice a week – preferably group activity.

3.Be playing some form of sport/martial arts/surfing at least 3 times a week.

4.Complete normal chores around home.

5.Ensure his school grades are maintained.

6.Be at family meal times and have an agreed bedtime.

7.Have a friend/mate visit or he go visit weekly 8.Be responsible for any excessive data expenses.

9.Not disable the parental controls that are in place.

10.Avoid porn sites and viewing MA 15+ or R 18+ or showing anyone else.

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Please stress they are NEVER to show this material to anyone even if they ask.

If these things are all happening, your boy is managing his gaming in a way that is not going to cause long-term damage. It is called healthy boundaries.

Allow some flexibility if your son negotiates small changes occasionally – this encourages cooperation and fairness rather than resentment and rebellion.

Please be mindful of the doomsayers who tell you that gaming will disastrous! One of my adult sons uses gaming to unwind after work and even though he is a highly addictive character, he manages to be healthy, work hard and be a loving husband and daddy.

It is excessive usage that can create serious problems and the 10 Agreements can help keep everyone happy!

When boundaries start slipping I suggest they simply lose the privilege of access for 24 hours the first time, 48 hours the second time and an extra 24 hours each time. Our boys need our help to maintain this freedom to ensure they stay healthy on all levels.

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Restoring the Lives of Men & Families in our Community

A Perth residence for men has come to the rescue of a Perth resident who had lost her house in a fire. The boys at Shalom House have come to help rebuild her life!! Read more...

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Shalom House rehabilitation centre volunteers rebuild burnt-out Lockridge home Residents of a tough-love rehabilitation centre in Perth have shown their softer side by helping rebuild the life of a woman whose home burnt down on Christmas Eve. Julie Main lost three decades of memories when a fire, believed to have been caused by an electrical fault, destroyed her Lockridge home.

Miss Main was uninsured and the $400,000 damage bill included keepsakes of her late daughter and the stock, patterns and machinery for her small clothing business.

Advertisement Peter Lyndon-James is the director of men's addiction rehab Shalom House, whose residents carry out extensive charity works, and after hearing of Miss Main's plight, he paid a visit and found her with a group of women attempting to clean out the ruins.

"We lobbed up with about 20 men and got stuck into it," he said.

"I said to her from now on we'll be here to give you a hand, and she broke down in tears."

Since then a taskforce of about 15 men, most of whom are skilled in one trade or another, has remained on the job each day.

Miss Main, who is staying with family but herself working on the house every day, said their arrival was a "godsend".

"I was really in despair two weeks ago, no money, no help ... and they rocked up and they have been powering through the days. The guys have just been wonderful," she said.

Help has flooded in from Mr Lyndon-James' extensive network of Shalom House supporters.

One, a building engineer, volunteered to inspect the property and confirm that though the roof was destroyed, the brickwork was sound. He drew plans for a new roof.

Another has provided a sea container to secure Miss Main's possessions, while an electrician has volunteered to complete all the necessary works. Others have donated skip bins, windows, furniture and doors.

While Shalom House is a registered charitable organisation with a licence to collect donations it is generally self-supporting through residents' paid work.

Mr Lyndon-James does not usually solicit funding but a new roof is beyond Shalom House's means and cannot be done piecemeal. He estimates it will cost at least $15,000, even with his men providing the labour.

A quick text to the thousands of supporters in his mobile phone's directory immediately resulted in $6000 in donations but there is a long way to go before the house can be roofed and lockable, let alone fitted with new ceilings, a bathroom and kitchen, and electrical and plumbing works.

"I don't want to be one of those places that sit in a corner to rattle a tin," Mr Lyndonwww.finditonline.net.au 25 James said.

"But this lady is under a lot of pressure."

As well as cash donations, electrical cabling, switches and points and general building materials – plumbing fittings, sinks, toilets, copper pipe, gyprock and paint would be gratefully accepted.

Julie Main is holding her own fundraisers and people can donate directly to her through bank account 633000 156416067 with small amounts.

Tax-deductible donations can be made to the Shalom House Trust, with reference Fire Fund to indicate a donation strictly for the project.

Mr Lyndon-James also welcomes nominations of people in need of similar assistance.

To donate cash, materials or to nominate a person who needs help contact info@shalomhouse.com.au.

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We have cleaned the property up and are now on the path of trying to put it back together. Do you know anyone who can help us with materials?

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Shalom House is a men's residential Rehabilitation Centre located in the heart of the Swan Valley in Perth WA, only 23 kms from the Perth CBD. Their focus is on bringing restoration to the lives of men and families in the community. They offer a holistic rehabilitation program while actively functioning within the community, their program is practical and hands on. They offer their services to anyone with a life controlling issue, whether it be addiction to substances such as drugs and Alcohol or people with anxiety, fear or emotional trauma.

The West Australian Shalom Group Inc, better known as, “Shalom House” came into existence as a corporate not-for-profit organisation in January 2014. It began out of a vision Peter Lyndon-James had, who drew inspiration from his own life experience, recovering from a broken family and associated trauma, which resulted in drug addiction and incarceration.

At Shalom House Rehabilitation Centre, Perth, their Residents always come first in the service they provide, they do what ever they can to provide a safe place for them to restore their lives.

The founder of Shalom House rehabilitation Centre WA, Peter Lyndon-James, understands the need for rehabilitation and how hard it is to break free from life’s controlling issues, having himself come from a background of 26 years in addiction to drugs and life controlling problems.

Peter was institutionalised from the age of 9, addicted to drugs and came from a broken home, his struggle to break free from the life that held him captive was a process that taught him a great deal.

In 2012, Peter opened a safe house, where men with life-controlling issues could voluntarily take up residence and be guided towards a comprehensive restoration of their lives, by someone who truly understands what they are going through. It started with one resident and 2 years later, rose to 13 residents living in two houses under the ‘Shalom House’ banner. As future need arises, more houses will be opened progressively.

Shalom House Rehabilitation Centre Perth is founded on Christian Principles and has a 30 bed facility, staffed by qualified and trained personnel, their staff and Volunteers do their upmost in caring for our clients.

This has become a residential facility for men whose lives have been overtaken by life controlling issues such as alcohol and drug addiction. Men who need to build long term changes into their lives, in order to emerge as functioning members of society and leave the life controlling issues well and truly in their past. For this purpose, Shalom House now offers a live-in facility located in the scenic Swan valley of WA. Men who meet the criteria and who are ready to embrace serious change in their lives, can commit to the program for a 12 month period to undergo a restoration process in the safety of a disciplined and controlled environment.

If you have any questions regarding a placement at Shalom House Rehabilitation Centre or would like to tour our facilities please call 0404 654 004

Out of Peter's painful experiences, came a strong desire to help others who were going through similar trauma. Peter set out to help men, who required intensive attention and support to overcome deeply entrenched behaviours and addictions that made their lives unmanageable. It became clear before long that a live-in restoration program was required to restore these damaged lives.

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LITTLE BOYS BEGINNING BIG SCHOOL Blog post by Maggie Dent (maggiedent.com) January 2016

Some disturbing trends in recent times Increasing number of 4-6- year-old boys being suspended or expelled More ADHD/ODD diagnoses – mainly boys More behaviour management classes in schools – 97% boys Increasing boys with gaming addictions Young boys tend to have: Lack of language skills Less emotional development Physically “unjoined” up and emotions expressed through action. — Neil Farmer, Getting it Right for Boys (2012)

My absolute favourite parenting expert Steve Biddulph has written for years about the challenges little boys can have starting school and how these challenges can have long-lasting detrimental effects on boys and their schooling journey.

In early childhood research boys have been known to be around six to 12, even 18 months behind girls when they start school.

In Australia there has been a massive ‘push down’ of formalised learning where what was normal for 6 year olds now happens for 5 year olds. Ten to 20 years ago the same boy who may have experienced this developmental delay by around eight tended to catch up if he was not forced to do things that he’s developmentally unable to do, nor has he had repeated struggling experiences.

Repeated failure creates mindsets like, “I am dumb. I am stupid”. It is very difficult to change these once they are entrenched and they can become self-fulfilling prophecies; sad but true

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This is where my concerns about the push down of formalised learning into the early years starts.

Biddulph in his excellent updated edition of his bestselling book, Raising Boys (2013), argues that we need to seriously consider allowing boys to start school later than five — boys who struggle at five continue to struggle throughout school.

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"Boys speak their first words later than girls and their speech does not become 99% comprehensible until they are four years old a full year later than girls. A preschool girl has a large vocabulary, has better grammar, and forms longer sentences than a boy of the same age." — Ruth Hanford Morhard, Wired to Move (2013).

Emotional vulnerability

This increased pressure for all 5 year olds to be ‘hurried up’ has also seen a reduction in play based learning and this means a lessening of movement – a key essential for a significant number of little boys to help them maintain self-regulation. Many little boys are chastised when they squirm and wriggle and in a way they are trying to concentrate by using movement to create positive brain chemicals.

Partly due to the inner struggle between hormones, brain chemicals, slower and poorer verbal and emotional processing social conditioning and the pressure for boys to appear powerful and successful often at any cost, boys struggle emotionally on many levels.

There is a mistaken perception that boys and men don’t feel emotions as much as women — they do. They just process them and often communicate them very differently. It seems that boys need more time to be able to work out what big ugly feelings are really all about, whereas girls tend to move from experiencing the emotion to interpreting the emotion much quicker.

When boys feel emotionally vulnerable – as they do when they struggle with the academic requirements of their first year of big school — they tend to have a default setting that takes them straight through to anger, which is a very acceptable warrior emotion but often not acceptable in everyday settings, especially school. Feeling vulnerable, sad, bored, unhappy, confused, uncertain of what is required of him or a failure often is expressed through anger and often in aggressive acting out behaviour.

"The stronger a boy feels emotionally connected to his adult allies, the safer his emotional world becomes and the better his behaviour will be."

The stronger a boy feels emotionally connected to his adult allies, the safer his emotional world becomes and the better his behaviour will be. It is a bit sad that due to the inner warrior in our boys they often make more mistakes, break more things, forget more things and are often the ones who bear the brunt of our discipline much more often than most girls.

Many early years’ educators talk about the sad/angry boy syndrome when a small boy who feels abandoned and anxious will quickly convert that into hitting or aggressive behaviour.

Michael Gurian (1996) believes that the invisible drive at the biological core of manhood is the pursuit to prove self-worth. No one can give a man his self-worth — he has to give this to himself. To find this place, boys and men seek external ways to demonstrate potency, victory and independence, and this is what helps shape their search for meaning and purpose in life from a very early age. This is the warrior unfolding from within.

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Boys seem to be generally competitive, active and constantly in search of moments to prove their worth and value. If little boys are unable to find success – build a tower, climb a tree, win a game or answer a question correctly – they can come to a place of avoidance.

Reluctance to attend is increasingly common among little boys.

It seems that a boy’s natural impulsiveness could be rooted in his biology. Boys tend to have lower levels of serotonin, the calming neurotransmitter, and thus their heightened state could mean it is more difficult for them to manage impulses. Combine this with the possible influence of hormones and cultural and social influences and we can appreciate the tendency for our boys to be incredibly physically active, competitive, risk-taking and seeking experiences to define their emerging manhood.

Where boys struggle at school Boys definitely benefit from structure with clear rules and boundaries, but not too many. Boys can struggle with too much teacher direction – too many words and too many things to remember like classroom rules and expectations. Most little boys strive so hard to please their teacher, to remember everything and to do the right thing and it can exhaust them if they are unable to create some time to have fun and recover from the intensity. Recess and lunch time and incredibly important at refilling their energy cups. For some little boys walking them to school or having some play time before class time can also help them energetically prepare for the challenge of the classroom day.

Many boy warriors need lots of help to cope with disappointment and failure. Because they are wired to be winners they are also wired to see failure as a really bad thing. Helping our boys have emotional buoyancy around moments of failure is incredibly important. When a boy has been unable to achieve a task in class like writing a sentence or spelling sight words correctly he will already be beating himself up inside, so if he is confronted with a punitive or insensitive approach to the problem, he will often cover up his sense of vulnerability by becoming really angry.

"winks and smiles are big messages of love" Many little boys struggle silently with separation distress. They are prone to feeling unloved and abandoned, and strong physical and emotional nurturance is incredibly important as they adjust to their new schooling journey. Remember boys like to be shown you love them or care about them not just be told that you do – so hugs, tickles on the back, soft ruffling on the head, high fives, winks and smiles are big messages of love and connection for our precious sensitive little lads.

The transition to big school can be a fabulous adventure or a struggle and every boy will be different in his search for mastery and victory. If we keep in mind that they can struggle more, be responsive to their unique needs and work closely with the ECE, our little boys can feel we are there for them.

“The self-esteem of young male students is incredibly fragile, even more so than that of girls.”

– Dr William Pollack, Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood (1999)

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My Top Tips for Little Boys Starting Big School 1.Don’t ‘over sell’ school like it’s going to be exciting, fabulous and you are going to love it!

2.Don’t tell them they will learn to read. Many boys express regret at the end of the first week when they haven’t learnt how to read.

3.Having a good friend or making some good ones ASAP is a critical factor in the success of his transition.

4.Promote the value of recess and lunchtime and playing as a high-quality reason for going to school!

5.Hope and pray (indeed, seek out) that the school has a fabulous nature play space or allows lots of free play – boys love to have freedom in their play!

6.Know they are unlikely to poo at school – and avoid going anywhere after school that doesn’t have quick access to a toilet.

7.They will be starving the minute they see you – be prepared.

8.Meltdowns in the car are a way of showing how much they have missed you!

9.Be prepared for meltdowns in the car by having funny props to change their emotional mood – wigs, false teeth, masks and a farting cushion.

10.Don’t interrogate him – how was school? What did you learn? Who did you play with?

Your boy won’t remember a thing until possibly bath time!

11.Let him refill his energy cup before mentioning the ‘H’ word – homework!

12.Some quiet TV time or 20 minutes of technology can help him forget school if he doesn’t want to go outside. He needs ‘wind down time.’

13.Read fun and quirky stories, and joke and riddle books to him often to keep him keen to learn to read especially as it can be much more difficult for most boys.

14.Lots of non-verbal love and connection moments.

15.Don’t harp on about school or how important it is and why he has to be good for the teacher.

16.Talk about plans for weekend as much as possible so he has something to look forward to beyond the school gate.

17.Help him get his bag organised the night before.

18.Don’t have many expectations on school mornings when he’s little. Three things is a lot to a little boy (– or a 14-year-old!!). Get up, eat, get dressed – and remind him kindly about doing teeth. Leave the bed and mess of toys in his room – too much extra stress!

19.Have a dot point plan in his room (visual cues as he can’t read yet) – and possibly on the fridge - of what to do in morning. They can really forget especially when tired and not that keen to go to school and he can go check it without asking you – reduces nagging.

20.Encourage, coax and be positive about school and especially his teacher – never let him hear you be negative in any way about either.

21.Have a good girlfriend/mate to regularly debrief the frustrations of the transition time and remember coffee and chocolate!

Remember boys can be as sensitive emotionally as girls and many of these hints may help your daughter in her transition as well.

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Anthony Hill, Geeks2U’s Technical Director, authored the below blog for SmartCompany.

If you're trying to get some work done at home then it pays to have a productive workspace.

These days lots of people tend to knock over some work at home. Sometimes it's the unavoidable downside of a demanding job, putting in a few hours during the evening or weekend in order to stay on top of things. Other times it's by choice, with the trend towards flexible work hours helping people strike a better work/life balance.

Posture is important – don't sit on the couch for extended periods with a tablet or notebook on your lap. In the ideal workspace the top of your monitor should be at eye level when you're seated. Your arms should hang down straight by your sides, putting your elbows level with the keyboard or perhaps slightly above. This posture ensures that your neck remains straight when you're looking at the screen and your wrists remain straight while you type.

Whatever the reason, when you're working at home your first thought might be to just plonk down your notebook or tablet on the dining room table and get to it. If you're working at home regularly then it's worth taking the time to set up a healthy and productive workspace. You'll get more work done and your back will thank you for it.

Before you go on a tech shopping spree, the first step is to think about an ergonomically sound workspace. You might not be able to spare an entire room as a home office, but it's still important to think about location – whether you've got a desk tucked away in a corner or the dining room table is doubling as your office for the day

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Your average dining table is too high, and the chairs too low, to meet these requirements. Sitting on firm cushions can help, but a better solution is to wheel in an office chair from another room – preferably with adjustable height and backrest.

Alternatively you might invest in a folding table as a makeshift desk, something lower than your dining room table which can easily fold away when you're not using it. One advantage of this arrangement is that it forces you to tidy up after yourself each day, which can help keep the peace if you don't live alone.

Using the right table and chair helps keep your back and arms straight, but it still leaves you bending your neck to look down at your notebook or tablet.

If you're putting in a lot of work hours at home but you don't want to buy a desktop PC, it still might be worth investing in an external monitor, keyboard and mouse. The extra screen real estate compared to your notebook or tablet comes in handy but, more importantly, this arrangement lets you raise the monitor closer to eye level. Another option is a stand to elevate your notebook.

While you're revamping your workspace, it's important to think about lighting. It's not just a question of switching to a brighter bulb, you should also aim for diffused lighting rather than a single bright light directly overhead. Ensure there are no light sources in your field of vision and also watch out for screen glare and other reflections which can cause eye strain.

We don't all have the space and budget to build the perfect home office, but with a few simple tweaks you can make your home workspace a lot more user friendly.

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Flight Centre puts the increasing popularity of Fremantle down to the rise of the cruise industry. Picture: File image

FREMANTLE has topped a list of this year’s top trending Australian destinations for Aussie travellers.

Flight Centre puts the increasing popularity of the West Australian port city, which is up 126 per cent from 2015, largely down to the rise of the cruise industry in the west.

The relaunched luxury Hayman Island resort in the Whitsundays recently reopened as a five-star brand under new management from One&Only, helping put it at No.2 according to the travel company, which says flight bookings were up 46 per cent last year.

Hayman is followed by the Northern NSW beaches gateway of Ballina at No.3, with bookings up 18.7 per cent.

The sleeper Tasmanian city of Devonport (up 18.2 per cent) is fourth, reflecting an increasing fascination with the Apple Isle, while outback tourism stalwart Uluru is fifth with a 12 per cent increase in bookings.

Flight Centre says a seven per cent increase in bookings for Wagga Wagga (seventh on the list) suggests the archetypical rural locale is set to be on the radar this year, as well as the laid-back town of Albury on the border between NSW and Victoria, which rounds out the list at No.10.

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Travellers also appear to be snubbing Sydney in favour of its Victorian counterpart Melbourne, according to an analysis of Flight Centre bookings.

TOP LOCAL TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR AUSSIES IN 2016 1. Fremantle 2. Hayman Island 3. Ballina 4. Devonport 5. Uluru 6. Bundaberg 7. Wagga Wagga 8. Port Macquarie 9. Melbourne 10. Albury

Hayman Island resort’s luxury makeover has seen an increase in the destination’s popularity.

Little Creatures Brewery at Fremantle, named Australia’s top trending city. Picture: Jarrad Seng

The Spirit of Tasmania 2 and the Spirit of Devonport on the Mersey River at Devonport, one of the top destinations named in the Flight Centre list.

Source: Flight Centre

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Lunchbox ideas!!

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Eggs Surprise (see recipe Page 34)

Fun and easy lunchbox ideas

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EGG SURPRISE If you are after a quick and original lunch or you want to surprise your kids when they open their lunch box?

Try our Egg Surprise... you can change the garnish to suit their taste This recipe has been created especially for Find It Online - Published, back to school edition, by a very talented French cooking blogger: Thermovivie.

We hope your kids will love it!

Egg surprise...

Ingredients (for 3 eggs) • 3 eggs •Mayo/aioli/cream cheese/ricotta •Cherry tomatoes, cheese. tuna, slaw...

•Your choice of YIAH spices to mix with the mayo and/or to spice up the rbead crumbs: Bay of Bengal Curry, Dill & Onion dip mix, BBQ Pit Dukkha....

Recipe: 1. Boil 3 eggs in boiling water for 10min 2. Let cool down and remove the eggshell 3. Cut the egg in two lengthwise 4. Gently remove the yolk with a spoon 5. Spoon a bit of mayo or aioli (or cream cheese/ricotta) in the egg white and add a cherry tomato 6. Add a bit more mayo to the tomato with a brush 7. Close the egg 8. Repeat the operation with a second egg and add some tuna and sweet corn Or some cream cheese mixed with fresh herbs or your favorite spices (if you would like to use your YIAH products, you can try Bay of Bengal Curry, Dill and Onion or why not our BBQ Pit Dukka?)

9. Place the eggs in the freezer for 10 to 15mn 10. In the meantime whisk an egg in a bowl Add salt and pepper generously (Smoked Orange, Garlic and Chili YIAH specialty salt would give a beautiful kick - a bit hot) 11. Pour 5 tablespoons of breadcrumbs in another bowl 12. Dip generously each boiled egg in the beaten egg 13. Then roll in the breadcrumbs (and spices) 14. Spray oil in a non-sticking pan. Warm up and gently put the eggs, one by one 15. Turn the eggs on all sides until nice and golden

TIPS: this surprise egg can also be a very nice dinner recipe with a Greek salad Tempted to try the BBQ Pit Dukkha or any other all natural spice in this recipe? Feel free to browse our beautiful selection here: ‪emmanuelleroche.yourinspirationathome. com.au

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AROMATIC CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD COOKIES A very easy recipe for morning tea or even for Mummy to go with her coffee... I have used the Raspberry choc powder for half of the batch and the Rose White dukkah for the second half.

50 gr corn flour 100 gr white sugar 225 gr butter 260 gr plain flour 2 tablespoons of your favorite chocolate powder (you can use any chocolate powder but might want to reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe accordingly) 1. Knead all the elements together, roll and cut in half a cm slices 2. Cook at 160 deg for about 15mn until slightly golden

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YIAH tip: you can split the dough in 2 and add some YIAH Lemon Myrtle white Chocolate in the first batch and Dark Mint chocolate in the second one.

CHICKEN MEATBALLS AND MINT So easy and delicious. The freshness of the mint and a lovely cream yoghurt dip for a cold-hot effect.

This recipe has been created especially for Find It Online - Published, back to school edition, by a very talented French cooking blogger: Thermovivie Ingredients for the meatballs: 600 gr chicken breast 2 slices of bread 15 mint leaves 1 tablespoon of mustard 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs Ingredients for the dip A nice bunch of fresh mint 400gr of Greek yoghurt or natural yoghurt.

(You can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of YIAH Tzatziki dip mix)

1. Dice the chicken breast 2. Add chicken and bread to the thermo machine bowl or your food processor 3. Add about 20 to 30 leaves of mint (to taste) 4. Mix (on sp. 7 for 15 sec if you are using a thermo machine, or until well combine with a food processor) 5. Add a spoon of mustard, 1 spoon of bread crumbs, salt, pepper and mix (for 10s, speed 4 in a thermo machine). You can use the YIAH Aussie Lemon Pepper for a zesty flavour 6. Shape small balls – you should have around 25 meatballs 7. In a frying pan, cook the meatballs on all sides until slightly golden 8. Put aside 9. For the mint sauce, wash the mint leaves and chop finely 10. Add 400gr of Greek yoghurt. If you prefer, you can replace by ¾ cups of sour cream and ¼ cup mayo. You can add 1 heaped table spoon of YIAH Tzatziki dip mix and mix.

11. Keep in the fridge covered with glad film.

12. Using a tooth-pick or cocktail fork pick a hot meatball and dip in the refreshing dip. The meatballs are also beautiful cold in the lunch box

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Ingredients: 6 eggs 2 tablespoons of milk Salt/pepper Your favourite filling: olives, cheese, sun dried tomatoes, bacon, peas, mushrooms, fresh herbs...

Your favourite spices: Paprika, Curry - or YIAH Herbs & Garlic, Beetroot, Tomato & Herbs Preheat the oven at 180째C In a bowl, mix the eggs and with 2 tablespoons of milk, spices/herbs, salt (and pepper) Spray some oil in a 12 holes muffin tin).

Fill the cavities with your choice of fillings.

Cook for 15 to 20mn, until golden. These mini quiches are great hot or cold. You can freeze them in individual ziplock bags for up to 2 months. Put the quiche still frozen in the lunch box in the morning and they will be ready to eat at lunch time.

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CARAMEL 'POUPOUNES' - MADE IN CANADA An easy and a bit naughty treat from Canada.

This beautiful caramelised balls have a surprising and enjoyable texture... crispy and melting!

Ingredients 100 gr caramels (Werther's Original or similar) 300g of sweet condensed milk Marshmallows Rice Krispies cereals 1. If you don't have a Thermo machine, melt the caramels in the sweetened condensed milk. Do not boil. Stir frequently.

If you have a thermo machine, drop the Werther's original a couple at a time, through the hole while pulsing 2. Scrape the sides and add the condensed milk 3. Warm for 5mn at 90 deg speed 1 4. In a bowl, pour a cup of cereals 5. Cut the marshmallows in halves or quarters Stick a marshmallow on a kebab stick or a tooth-pick 6. Dip in the hot caramel and remove the excess 7. Roll in the cereals until completely covered 8. Repeat until you have used all the caramel.

9. Store the Poupounes in the fridge for 2 hours minimum, on a plate 10. You can then keep them in an airtight container et keep in a cool area.

TIPS: - you can use 1/2 cup of cereals at a time and use a new 1/2 cup once the cereals in the bowl are getting wet with caramel - If the caramel start getting hard, warm again at 90 deg on speed 1 for a few minutes Make sure you bite the whole Poupounes to enjoy the different textures at once....

But only one at a time ;) For a very naughty version, add a tablespoon of our beautiful YIAH Raspberry chocolate powder (so bad but so good.....)

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Business of the Month This issue we want to show you a micro business that has become a local hero in her own backyard.

Sugarplum Sweets is a decadent dessert boutique and coffee bar located in Perth, Western Australia. A lavish destination for all things sweet, they have a wide range of desserts, cupcakes and macarons, all made from high quality ingredients and with attention to detail.

Flavia (Sugarplum Sweet owner) has only recently opened her first dessert shop in the heart of Perth City. With a huge following and fans that will follow her for her cupcakes, Flavia has become a local hero here in Perth. Just before opening her store, she took in a homeless teen who had so much to give but no one to help him get there.

Watch this Today Tonight video and see for yourself.

The new Perth store is located in the luxurious redevelopment of the Sate Buildings on the corner of St Georges Terrace & Barrack Street Perth.

Her love of cooking has now also become a love to help others and she has become a huge inspiration to others.

And we can’t forget Luke. His determination, trust and self esteem is amazing. He has gone from strength to strength and gaining momentum very quickly in his new life.

We can all learn from people like Flavia and Luke. After watching her story for several months now on Facebook and seeing what she has achieved, shows how far we can go if we put our minds to it.

Well Done Falvia and her team...

You are this editions BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Email: contact@sugarplumsweets.com.au Web: www.sugarplumsweets.com.au Phone: 08 6161 9052

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Techie Corner

By Alan Raycraft Raycraft Computer Consultants Let’s‪face‪it,‪software‪can‪be‪really‪expensive,‪and‪with‪constant‪updates‪it‪can‪run‪into‪hundreds‪of‪dollars‪each‪ time a new version of your favourite piece of software is released.

With‪this‪in‪mind,‪many‪people‪revert‪to‪getting‪a‪copy‪of‪the‪software‪from‪a‪friend.‪This‪shouldn’t‪be‪a‪ problem, right?

Wrong!

There are lots of reasons why you should pay for a legitimate copy of your favourite software, or search out an alternative, cheaper or even free piece of software that will do the same job.

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IT’S ILLEGAL. Using pirated software is against the law. Software companies pay their programmers to develop and market the software, and will do all they can to protect their income base. There are also quite hefty fines in place should you be caught using illegally obtained software.

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RISK OF VIRUS / MALWARE INFECTION. Most software has built in piracy protection tools such as product keys and such. While it may be easy to use key generating software to overcome this, it means that the software may have been tampered with in some way. In this tampering, malware or viruses may have been inserted into the code which can do lots of damage to your pc and may even result in you losing your precious data.

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THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES. There are many freeware alternatives to commercial software. For example, Libreoffice is a freeware alternative to the Microsoft Office suite that is very similar in looks to the Microsoft option, and will also read files created in Microsoft Office.

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CHANCE OF DATA LOSS IS HIGH A lot of software piracy takes place with backyard dealers installing software on peoples systems without giving them a valid licence or the original disks. If you use these services, you run the risk of them not caring about your precious data, and losing important files. Unfortunately if anything goes wrong with the illegally installed software,‪you‪don’t‪have‪any‪way‪of‪accessing‪Microsoft‪support‪either.

All this said, if you need a particular piece of software that is a commercial product, be prepared to pay for it. Answering advertisements on Gumtree or EBay or even Facebook community buy and sell pages where software is offered bundled with a PC or sold at a very low price, may well land you in trouble.

Always buy from a reputable source and make sure you get the required documentation and CD’s or DVDs the software comes on.

If the price seems too low, there is more than likely something not right about it.

Why risk fines, viruses or loss of data when you can legally use a piece of software and not have to pay for it? There is freeware software out there for almost every application.

Feel free to ask if you are looking for some software to do a particular job and cannot find a freeware alternative – we may be able to help!

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A local Perth girl gets to live her dream Written by Mel Smith

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Georgia is a 12 year old Perth girl who recently had the chance to live her dream.

Playing with the WA State Baseball Team in Canberra. Read her story below.

On December 21, WA HEAT had their first scratch match as a team. Georgia was in her element and pitching some great balls, but that’s just Georgia.

Georgia was born with a bowel condition and had surgery at 2 days old to save her life, she is also a symptomatic carrier of Haemophilia A (all her 3 brothers have severe A ). Her dedication and willpower, extreme charisma and endless hours training is what makes this girl so unique.

October 2015...A huge fundraiser began to raise funds for Georgia. She played Little League for strikers and now plays Junior League for Kelmscott Bulldogs. Her talent and skills had seen her be selected in the Heat u16's girls state Baseball team to travel to Canberra. Her family and the community rallied together to raise as much funds for her so she could make the journey across the country in January 2016 and play with her new team mates.

Her biggest supporter, her mum, created a Facebook group and started fundraising for the biggest event of her daughters life.

Various fundraisers included Lotto, a Car Wash, Raffles and Guess the Lolly Competitions, Georgia was on her way to Canberra. There was also people dropping money off at their doorstep wanting to help as well. The entire community got behind Georgia.

Georgia training in a scratch match

On Boxing Day 2015, Deb (Georgia’s mum) found a note and $20 under her front door. It read: “This $20 is for Georgia's fundraising, I may be having it pretty tough at the moment but 2 times I got picked for state teams when I was younger.

We couldn't afford for me to go so the reserves got my spot, I won't let Georgia feel that heart ache I did.

So suck up your pride Deb and here is something to help love Billy #45” After

Carwash fundraiser held in Seville Grove

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DIARY FROM DEB January 10 - Well done girls first game walk away with a 25-3 win vs NSW Country January 12 - Awesome win for Heat this morning against Queensland 8-4 making Heat 4 for 4 awesome work girls .

Brilliant work girls making Heat 5 for 5 after beating NSWC on a mercy rule...keep it going you good things January 13 - Heat girls played NSW this morning and VIC this afternoon and we came away with 2 wins making us 7 for 7.

It was a freaking hot day and the girls were EXHAUSTED, and my girl, well my heart was bursting with pride.

For a kid who pitches and plays 2nd back home they needed her today to catch, the more experienced girls were shattered and needed a rest and my baby girl stood to the challenge. She caught like a little champion and to say I'm proud is an understatement..

January 14 - They were down to Queensland 10-7 when my girl went up to bat with loaded bags, she gave the ball a good old ride out past Left field to score a 3RBI double.

Sadly the girls went down against QLD but they still had a spot in the grand final.

January 15 - WA Heat competed in their last game and WON! Now claiming the title of the new National u16 national champions, the entire team celebrated and the smiles lasted days later.

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Being a Working Mum How, What, When and Why

Article by Linda-Reed Enever

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For me I always knew that I would be a working Mum – I love the juggle and the thrill of business and my daughter is happier for it I am sure.

For some Mums that decision is not so clear so, what to do when the decision needs to be made to become a working mum – or not.

As Mums we hold within us some amazing talents for the job pool. Not only do we have our work life skills we also have Mummy skills that transition amazing well into the workforce. When looking at becoming a working mum look at what you ‘can do’ not what you haven’t done. Like most things in life It is all about How, What, When and Why. Look at the How Becoming a working Mum can happen early or late in the Mummy journey • How are you going to look for work • How are you going to work - at home/outside of home • How are the kids going to be looked after while you work • How will family life operate when you go back to work • How Much you need/want to earn

You need to set the boundaries for you, work and family time.

Remember to be strong. You mustn’t allow working to take over your life. Create the balance between work, home and family time.

And finally Why Why be a working Mum. It is the WHY that will keep your there just like what motivates you!

Why are you working and what do you want to get from it.

So for me the How is I work from home running my own business with my supportive family and husband. My daughter plays alongside me.

However she is has now started school which is whole new juggle. While working from is flexible. I try to maintain business hours but some late nights have been required. The why is ‘it is part of me and I love what I do’.

Being a working mum is not always easy but it is achievable with minimal stress and heartache.

There will be bad days but many more good days where it all comes together and you feel amazing!

What motivates you?

Going back to work requires motivation so it is important to know what motivates you to go back to work. It can be money, sense of freedom, me time, that you love what you do or something else entirely.

Once you know what your motivation is you can set your work goal and stick to it!

Work out the when When are you going to work? - Full Time, Part Time, Nights, Casual, there are lots of options for when you can work in a 24 hour society. If you work from home the when becomes even more important.

About Linda Reed-Enever Publicist and Marketing Consultant Linda ReedEnever lives and breathes publicity with a passion for connecting; everything from people to ideas. Linda is the Principal Director at ThoughtSpot PR and Media Connections and with her ‘can do’ attitude and entrepreneurial spirit she inspires and motivates as she connects people and opportunity.

Linda’s innate ability to network and think on her feet has positioned her as a dynamic leader in the communications and marketing arena and often the marketing ‘go to’ girl.

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