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ISSUE 30 JUN | JUL 2019

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It’s that gorgeous time of the year in FNQ - when we switch off the aircons and in some extreme cases, decrease the speed of the ceiling fans. Our hearts benefit from this decrease in temperature almost as much as our wallets do, knowing that we’ve made it through another wet season, and we’ve got about three months of not sweating at midnight ahead of us. It’s the time of year we gravitate to the Esplanade for a plethora of events, including the much loved IRONMAN Cairns. It’s the time of year we voluntarily venture outdoors for afternoon entertainment, BBQs and pool parties. It’s the time of year that we (occasionally) slip on some furry slippers. It’s the time of year locals quote our fearless leader, and say “How good is Cairns?” Maaaaaattte!! How good is it? I love Cairns! I love everything about it! Except maybe the sweating at midnight part. And the spiders the size of your head. And the crocs. And the stingers. But apart from that, I totally love this town. And what I particularly love is the entrepreneurial spirit of its residents. Where does that came from? Is it nature or nurture? When the airline strike hit Cairns in 1989, and essentially crippled the region’s economy so soon after the stock market crash of ’87 had had it’s way with the Australian economy, Cairns folk had two ways to go - downwards or forwards. Far Northerners chose the ‘F’ word, and powered through the turbulence. As long established businesses crumbled and franchises pulled out of the region, new businesses were formed - small, locally owned businesses. Add to this our geographical and meteorological challenges, which thanks to a dodgy job on the Bruce Highway sees us isolated from the rest of the country every time a puff of wind or bucket of water gets dropped from the sky, and it’s no wonder this region is a melting pot of entrepreneurialism. And that’s not just a broad generalisation. I was fortunate to work on a campaign a few years ago, and from independent research supplied by Bill Cummings, we learned that of the 13,095 businesses registered between Gordonvale and Palm Cove at that time, only 380 of them were not small businesses. That’s *actually* showing that 97% of the businesses in this town are small businesses. This data cemented my belief that small business, quite literally, is the lifeblood of the Far North. We then did a simple calculation. A “what if”, if you like. What if, each of the 66,000 households between Palm Cove and Gordonvale slightly altered their spending habits, and re-directed just $10 per week into a small, locally owned business?

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Now, to be clear, this “what if” scenario isn’t asking households to spend an extra $10 each week. No - we know times are tough, so we’re not asking that. But it is asking the 66,000 households in the region to make a conscious consumer decision to take the $10 that they would have invested into a non-local business, and instead tap it on the PayWave of a Cairns owned business.

Ten bucks a week doesn't sound like much, does it? But did you know that spending just ten bucks a week would generate an additional $35 million in the local economy each year? That’s $35 million each year not leaving our region for the big smoke. That’s $35 million each year being reinvested into other local businesses - over and over and over again. Because as local business owners income increases, they in turn will make conscious consumer decisions to purchase from other locally owned businesses. Can you imagine what Cairns could do with an extra $35 million each year? I’d tap for that! I’m a huge advocate supporting local business. We even print Oasis Magazine using the local business Lotsa Print Signage, as I believe it would be hypocritical of me to spruik about being a local-loving magazine and tell our readers to support local business, but then send such a massive amount of money out of our region every print day.

any given opportunity, and proudly tells her customers that yes, the products are made right here in sunny Cairns. “It’s a fantastic selling point and tourists love knowing they are buying something that is, in fact, made in Cairns.” “It’s also fantastic for locals to know they are supporting their local community and that the money they are spending is going back to locals. It’s the ripple effect - it supports the little guys, and supports the region at the same time.” When she had this epiphany about proudly displaying the origin of her products, Kate - who has a side hustle as a graphic designer - pulled out those design skills and created this cute-as MADE IN CAIRNS logo. “I wanted it to be simple, like the Made In Australia kangaroo”, Kate explained.

Kate’s now putting a call out to all locally owned businesses to adopt this logo and to proudly display it on all their products. “I’ve had a shop in the heart of the city for more than two years, and I believe we need a So you can imagine my delight when I was collective approach to keep this small chatting recently with the gorgeous Kate business community going. I really feel there is a Dunne, from the equally gorgeous retail store, need to promote the products and services that are Hello Miss Poppyseed. Her business is located in created in Cairns.” Oceana Walk, along with a heap of other legendary locals. I was telling Kate about the upcoming Cairns Made Festival the much anticipated sequel to our first Cairns-centric We couldn’t agree more, Kate! So, we’re chucking it out there. If you’re a local business owner, we want to see this retail event which was held at The Pier on March 30th. MADE IN CAIRNS logo on your website, your social media and your email footers. Incorporate it into At the first Cairns Made Festival, Oasis Media your marketing collateral. Put it in your shop proudly provided an undercover, air windows. Stick it on your products. conditioned location for locals to experience and engage with the myriad of talented You can contact Hello Miss Poppyseed to get designers and producers we have here in the logo, or even get in touch with us here at FNQ. The crowds arrived in droves, and Oasis Mag. We want to push this MADE IN were treated to food, entertainment and the CAIRNS movement. Where our hearts fill with opportunity to purchase unique products, pride when we see the logo, and we chose the while supporting the local economy. Both the locally made product over the imported option marketeers and the retailers at The Pier had a every time. crackin' trade on that Saturday in March. How good was the Cairns Made Festival? Maaaatttee! So good that Let’s fall in love with Cairns again, and be proud of our we’re doing it again in July. resilient, entrepreneurial history. Let’s unite as we continue So, chatting with Kate about my love of promoting all things forwards, and pump up the local businesses that support local, she explained that as a clothing boutique owner in the local residents.

CBD, which stocks primarily handmade products, the How good is it? It’s good for you. It’s good for me. And it’s number one question she is asked is “Where is this made?” good for Cairns.

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Publishers Note: Jules Steer Warners Corner: Dave Warner Foodie Review: Rachel Wilson Cairns Tropical Writers Festival The Arts: Hayley Gillespie A Few of Our Favourite Handmade Things Live and Local

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What do the Wiggles and Guns N Roses have in common? Apart from trashing hotel rooms, excessive drug use and a truckload of screaming groupies - not a lot. Except they’ve both had more line-up changes than the NSW Blues in a losing Origin series. To be fair, Murray Wiggle’s definition of trashing a hotel room is leaving his bed unmade and an empty Pringles canister on the bathroom floor. And Jeff Wiggle’s drug use peaked at not waiting the required three hours before popping another couple of Panandol. Wake up to yourself Jeff! Well the Wiggles, who played to a packed house in Cairns again recently, have added yet another member. Joining Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword is Shirley Shawn the Unicorn. I don’t know how they all fit onto one

admire the way they tap their R’s, which turns the phrase ‘a wee girl’ for example into ‘a wee girdle’ – if you say it fast enough. If you’re wondering which accent claimed the number one spot, it was our kiwi cousins across the ditch – sweet as bro – which kind of throws a bit of shade on the credibility of the survey as there’s not a lot sexy Scotland is a beautiful country that about fush and chups. has given the world so much - like the Caber Toss (flinging a six metre And those crazy Scots just keep on tree trunk into the air); Fat Bastard giving, claiming the invention of the (Get in ma belly!), and a sheep’s bicycle, postage stamp, lime cordial heart, liver and lungs all cooked in and the decimal point. But their its own stomach lining (don’t mind greatest gift to mankind is the if I do!). But it doesn’t stop there; world’s heaviest beer, aptly named bagpipes, highland dancing, ‘The End Of History’ weighing in at a William Wallace, ancient castles, whopping 55% alcohol content. The Proclaimers, Scotch Whiskey Great Scot! No wonder you can’t and the only Olympic sport that understand a word they’re saying. requires a broom. In a recent survey And no wonder a unicorn ended up Scotland was voted the 6th sexiest as their national animal. Thank you, accent in the world, one spot Bonnie Scotland. behind Australia. You’ve got to stage, they’re not leaving a lot of Wiggle room. But everyone loves a unicorn, especially the Scots. So much so they made it their national animal. Yep, Scotland’s national animal is a unicorn, which has been sighted and photographed precisely never. Loch Ness Monster – 1, Unicorn – 0.

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My top rated dishes of FNQ for breakfast, lunch and dinner I’ve got a confession and what I am about to tell you some of you are not going to like. But I'm ok with that. I’m one of those people who encourage the whole foodie lifestyle. I’m forever talking about restaurants and cafes I’ve been to or want to go to and the dishes I want to try, I annoy friends with photos, and never miss the opportunity to share them on social media. I love new flavours, new food products, new ideas, new fusions, new tastes. I’m the one that chats to restaurant staff about where the produce comes from and what inspired the dish. But…. (here’s the controversial part), I’m THAT person who orders the same menu items each and every time I visit a restaurant. I go as far as to plan what I am ordering when asked out for dinner by downloading and scouring the menu days in advance. That’s just who I am. You know what I had today? The same thing I get every

time from the sushi shop just a couple blocks away: tempura vegetable nori roll (not sliced) and teriyaki chicken and rice. Every single time, it’s absolutely delicious, even if it’s not totally “authentic” Japanese cuisine. I’ve tried most of their menu and I keep coming back to my old favourite. I order what makes me happy, rather than take the risk, or intentionally order something else over what I’m really craving. Yes, on occasion it results in #foodenvy when dining with friends, but for me that’s ok. What I love more than anything is our award-winning restaurants showcase seasonal FNQ produce from local growers, fishermen and farmers and change their menus regularly to reflect seasonality.I’m all about eating what makes you happy, so I’ve compiled a list of my top 3 favourite dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner in and around FNQ.

Let’s start with my favourite meal of the day – breakfast! Number one on my “must-have” breakfast list is the Vietnamese Crepe from the beachfront restaurant Vivo Palm Cove. A thin and crispy Vietnamese coconut crepe piled to the brim with Tiger prawns, peanuts, crunchy bean sprouts and fresh fragrant herbs served with house made sambal. This dish alone is worth the drive to Palm Cove and with views of the coral sea, Vivo offers an all-day menu that will keep you coming back for more!

Vivo Vietnamese Crepe The pancake stack topped with fresh blueberries, grilled banana and a generous dollop of thick cream at Little Loca Café is number two on my breakfast list. This hidden gem is just metres from the lagoon and is well-known for its healthier options like the insta-worthy acai bowls, BUT I haven’t been able to go past the decadent pancakes that magically vanish in minutes.

Little Loca Pancake

Rounding up the list at number three is, surprisingly for me, a healthier option. (I have always been of the belief that it's not breakfast if it's not served with bacon.) It's the oats two ways from Smith Street Café. This breakfast bowl combines creamy oats and crunchy granola, fresh tropical fruit and thick, creamy beetroot (yes beetroot) yoghurt to get your taste buds zinging. Add a freshly squeezed juice or a blended smoothie made from organic, local, seasonal fruits and veggies and you’ll be wanting to run the red arrow! (Ok maybe not run….)

Smith Street Cafe Breafkast Bowl If the drool-worthy breakfast options haven’t tempted you, maybe my lunch recommendations will satisfy your stomach. My top pick is the Indonesian Chicken Sate, which has been a favourite of mine at Mondo’s on the Water for as long as I can remember! (God help the person who takes this dish off the menu!) The succulent chicken skewers are served on a bed of fragrantly spiced fried rice and a lip-smacking peanut sauce. With stunning views, alfresco dining and an extensive cocktail menu, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’re on holidays!

The hip and trendy Ten One Twenty consistently serves up top-notch food! Pink Bitz is Ten One Twenty’s version of #avocadotoast and is number two on my list. For most this is a breakfast item, but I love enjoying the zesty pink ricotta and perfectly ripe avocado with smoked salmon, egg, and a nice glass of Sauvy B. A perfect setting in the heart of Edge Hill.

Ten One Twenty P ink Bitz

If you are after a laid-back atmosphere and sublime beachfront position Chill Café in Palm Cove is where it’s at. I mean the name says it all! If you’re a burger lover like me, you are going to love the Blue Cheese Burger which is number three on the lunch list. Chill Café have nailed it with a generous juicy beef patty and salty blue cheese served on an activated charcoal bun. The only decision you need to make is how many #foodpics you will take before you devour this burger lover’s dream!

Chill Café Blue Cheese Burger

Dinner choices are endless in FNQ and it’s a tough list to narrow down, but here are my top two.My list of favourites wouldn’t be complete if it didn’t include award-winning fine dining restaurant Tamarind. Their Asian fusion dishes are handcrafted from the freshest of local produce, with each dish delivering exquisite flavours. My dish of choice is the Sous Vide Chicken Ballotine, with a flavour hit of honeyed macadamia, smoked herbed labneh, and the subtle Asian flavours of shitake. Tamarind offers a flawless experience and an innovative menu, it is a must try for any local.

Tamarind Sous Vide Chicken

Noa Choc peanut Butter Tart

Piccolo Cucina comes in a close second with my all-time favourite comfort food - their house made Quattro Formaggi gnocchi! With 5 different types of cheese, it’s a cheese lovers decadent dream! I know I'm not the only one who has a love of Italian food, and I say hand on heart that you don't have to travel to a quaint Italian village to find exceptional texture and taste. Piccolo Cucina takes pride in their menu, specialising in handmade pasta and hand stretched pizza. Be warned though - their pastas are addictive.

P iccolo Cucina Quattro Formaggi

As far as I'm concerned, no meal is complete until you've finished with something sweet. So, I've had to include something for the sweet tooths: NOA is well known for their sumptuous dessert instead of an entree, this is a share plates and intriguing twists on game changer and makes the top of my classic cocktails. They are not afraid to list! The perfect combination of create their own style of food, making chocolate and peanut butter is married them one of the go-to places for a up in a tart and served with caramelised memorable night out. One of the most banana and the scrumptious rich deep underrated sections of their menu flavour of maple ice cream. This dish would have to be desserts. For those of will have dessert connoisseurs around you who, like me, could start with FNQ licking their lips with delight!

If you want a dining experience with a menu that reads like a roll call of the regions freshest local produce head out to NuNu Palm Cove. The hype really does match reality, capturing the essence of the Far North not only in décor but served on a plate. The menu delivers some intriguing dishes , including a salad of shaved palm hearts paired with honeydew melon, lime, and chilli, that are simple and not at all complicated. It’s the dessert

menu that offers something slightly more dramatic with the innovative dish that will set your #insta feed into a frenzy. The Coconut Snow Egg (a soft meringuey poached coconut ball) served with tart zingy passionfruit ice-cream on a bed of sticky black rice pudding is the perfect finish to a NuNu evening. The creamy, sweet rice pudding is mouth-watering and the flavour combination is a real treat for the tastebuds.

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Cairns Tropical Writers Festival PLANS ITS FUTURE “To do so we have been actively building networks with our counterparts in the Asia Pacific as well as India, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. This brings the full gamut of global sustainability and the future into focus: social, cultural, environmental and economic. This suits non-fiction authors and thinkers “We’re expanding the festival into a high profile to share ideas and innovations, and stimulate robust cultural tourism event that adds culture to the success conversations for the rest of twenty-first century”. of Cairns region’s nature-based tourism drawcard, with flow-on economic impacts,” said festival Year Round Events programmer Eve Stafford Between the biennial event, the Cairns Tropical Writers Festival is offering a program of year round “With the 2016 theme of Our Place in the World, we events to provide access to skills and networking firstly established the festival’s grassroots geographic between our region’s writers, readers and thinkers. footprint, ownership and authentic identity for far Prominent national author Tracey Spicer and north writers, including a prominent identity stream in NY-based Australian author Anne Summers the program to reflect our region’s history and cultural presented Cairns events in late 2018. diversity, including the Torres Straits. This year so far there has been a Children’s Picture “This continued in 2018 through professional Book workshop with US-based Mira Reisberg, and development workshops and showcasing local How to Write an Amazon Bestseller seminar with authors to raise them up within the festival program Brisbane-based C.T. Mitchell. among the headliners from ‘down south’. Cairns Tropical Writers Festival is “By 2018, we successfully became the pre-eminent currently hosting a 6 week regional writers festival within Queensland, and course on the art and craft of recognised as a winter retreat nationally.” short story writing with JCU Adjunct Professor Stephen “Cairns is uniquely placed as a small global city with a Torre, and later in the year will busy international airport on the edge of the Asia- host a visit from UK poet and Pacific rim, with strong links to near neighbours in playwright Chrys Salt MBE, Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Indonesia, “ she who is coming to Australia to said. headline the Tasmania Poetry Festival. CTWF also works closely with many partners, “So from the next festival on 7-9 August 2020 and for including the Queensland the next 10 years, we intend to shape a tropical niche Writers Centre, whose CEO event with a priority on the torrid zone where 40% of Lori-Jay Ellis will be in Cairns the world’s population live, soon to be 50%.” on 16 June to give a one-day workshop on developing a “If local is our roots, this international growth will Writers’ Plan. become our branches and our canopy.” Next Festival Since the biennial Cairns Tropical Writers Festival was initiated by a passionate group of volunteers in 2008, it has grown 66% over the last two festivals, and is on the verge of becoming international.

To join the eNewsletter to be kept up to date with these events, send your name and contact details to Eve Stafford at program@cairnstropicalwritersfestival.com

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Cairns is home to many of us here, but even after living in our wonderful city for over 22 years, I still love pretending to be a tourist. Have a look around with fresh eyes and make the most of what we have right on our door step. Many of the exhibitions we are priveliged to host in Cairns are world class standard. CAIRNS ART GALLERY Exhibition tours Conducted by experienced Gallery staff and educators, exhibition tours are an important and enjoyable way of ensuring visitors gets the most out of their visit to the Gallery and its changing program of exhibitions. A range of tour options and packages are available. Self-Guided Groups The Gallery welcomes school groups that are accompanied by teachers. In preparation for your visit, please visit the website for available resources, including education kits, that can make your visit to the Gallery an enriching and rewarding experience for children of all school ages. Guided Tours for Adult Groups Guided tours, lead by professional Gallery exhibitions staff, are available upon request. Learn more about the current exhibitions on display with a knowledgeable Gallery Curator to guide your group. Bookings are essential. Yoga and Art Another great way to multitask in the most relaxing way possible. Refresh and unwind in a guided yoga class in the tranquil setting of the Gallery. Be guided

through yoga techniques and postures to improve core strength and stability. Work at your own level with qualified and experienced instructor, Jeany Schall. Each class will finish with a relaxing meditation. Queen’s Land: Blak Portraiture The notion of identity – who we are, how we see ourselves and how others see us – is a source of deep fascination. The current exhibition, QUEEN’S LAND: BLAK PORTRAITURE aims to explore how black identity in Queensland has been defined and visually represented through portraiture by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from the late 19th century to the present. Original artworks and archival images from a diverse range of artistic conventions have been brought together to form visual narratives that raise questions of identity and connection to country; the exotic; types and stereotypes; dis/ empowerment; activism; and imagining ourselves as we want to be seen. On display from 17 May – 11 August. THE TANKS If you don't feel like getting wet in the cooler climate, you can still see the Reef by going to see the Nautilus Scuba Dive Club - underwater photography exhibition. Over the years, this competition has delivered stunning images of marine life and underwater landscapes that are, as one judge once described, of National Geographic quality. On display from 26 June to 1 August at Tank 4.

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EMMA’S QUEST Following on from Emma’s gorgeous room renovation in the Granting Wishes for Christmas section of our Dec/Jan issue, we are now helping Emma to raise the $35,000 required for stem cell treatment in Chicago. To help kickstart the fundraising, Emma’s mum will be selling scrumptious Krispy Kreme donuts at the Cairns Made Festival on July 27th! So make sure you come along, get yourself a box (or 10) of deliciousness, and support this very deserving cause! In the lead up to end of financial year, tax deductible donations can be made to the Youth Assistance Fund in support of Emma’s Quest. If you would like to make a donation, you can head to www.fnqyaf.org.au to download the donation form or alternatively, the direct deposit details are as follows: BSB 484 799 Account number: 200075566 Reference: “Emma’s Quest” JUN | JUL 2019 | 17

Cairns has a plethora of wonderful, untapped creative and musical talent. Live & Local for Oasis Magazine, is here to share Cairns and Regional artists ( emerging and established ), and venues with you, in view to spread the word and create further support amongst our community.

Art Attack Art Attack, created by CQU Creative Arts students, is a collaboration between CQU Creative Arts, Cairns Voice Studio and Cairns Regional Council, showcasing local emerging talent. Shields Heart comes alive, the last Thursday 5-7pm every two months, with Art Attack, a live stage, showcasing emerging music artists with special guests. Art Attack at Shields Heart, will also feature in Cairns Festival 2019. FREE.(Next Art Attack, Shields Heart, Thursday 30th May) Esplanade Lagoon Stage will host a larger Art Attack showcase, Sunday 16th June 12-5pm. FREE. For further updates about Art Attack, follow @ArtAttack Students on Facebook.

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The Jazzuleles This fabulous, energetic, sassy and harmonious vocal & ukulele duo, Shirley-Ann Rowley and Alison Skardon are creating a wonderful buzz around The Northern Beaches with their infectious ukuleles and voice! Shirley-Ann won the Emerging Songwriter award at Tablelands Folk Festival her jazzy/blues song ‘Udderly’. The Jazzuleles perform regularly at Vitalia’s and Holloway’s Markets, Cairns Events Cinemas ‘Chicks At The Flicks’ evenings, Cancer Charity Events in Cairns and in Brisbane during June, as well as headlining The Geraldine Ukulele Festival, New Zealand in July! Follow The Jazzuleles Facebook @Jazzukuleleduo

Leanne Tennant Award winning artist Leanne Tennant, recently released her latest single and music video for ‘Cherry Cola’, and is going from strength to strength, with her single receiving a lot of air play on radio, including BBC UK, New York, nationally around Australia and, added to Amazon’s best new music! Regional artists should not have leave home and move to larger cities to obtain success. Leanne Tennant is proving it can be done! An incredible amount of hard work, perseverance, networking, talent and gaining recognition from winning QMusic Awards and 2018 Carol Lloyd Scholarship, have really contributed to Leanne’s ongoing success. What we all can do to support is listen, share and purchase Leanne’s latest album which will be released later this year. www.leannetennant.com

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by Paul Zindel Winner of the 1971 Pulitzer Prize, the Obie Award and the New York Critics Circle Award as best American Play of the season, this powerful and moving story of triumph in the face of adversity, set in the style of Tennessee Williams, is one of Off-Broadway’s greatest successes. It is a biographical play of the writer’s dysfunctional family and the pain and loneliness suffered as a child growing up in a home with a narcissistic mother, a rebellious and manipulative sister and the absence of a loving father. It is the Cairns Little Theatre’s third play for the 2019 season and sees experienced director, Kevin Shorey, returns to the theatre to bring this powerful piece to the Cairns theatre audience. Embittered widow, Beatrice Hunsdorfer is a terrible homemaker and a questionable parent. Her life is so shrouded in difficulty and defeat that she is incapable of recognising the goodness around her. Despite efforts to improve her lot, her bitterness and negativity constantly defeat her purpose. Her instability and anguish over the unfair aspects of her life threatens to tear the family apart. Nightmare ridden, and epileptic, Ruth is the eldest daughter. She is constantly concerned with how she appears to others and jumps incessantly from one obsession to another. She is given to acts of rebelliousness and seems destined to turn out like her mother.

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Younger daughter, Tillie is the protagonist of the family who sees beauty in the smallest detail. Like her sister, she seeks salvation in the sanctuary of school from the madhouse of her home. She is a bright child who has the capability of prevailing even in the worst circumstances, despite being at the mercy of her vindictive mother and manipulative older sister. No matter how many times she experiences disappointment she gets back up to try again. She is a survivor.

beautiful, in its unabashed honesty. Many will uncomfortably either see themselves or family members through these strong characters. Although written in the seventies, this play is as contemporary and relevant to our lives today as it was nearly fifty years ago. “Let’s start with a single, simple word……..power. I don’t know of a better play of its genre” – New York Post.

It is a heart wrenching story where love and hate often “The play itself is one the lucky blooms; it survives and blur into indistinguishable lines. It is painful, yet is beautiful” – New York Times.

5th - 13th July at the Rondo Theatre, Greenslopes St, Edge Hill Tickets available throught TICKETLINK

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YARRABAH MUSIC & CULTURE FESTIVAL Australia's most idyllic music and culture festival is back in 2019!

Returning in 2019 as part of The Queensland Music Festival’s 20th anniversary, is the iconic and idyllic Yarrabah Music & Culture Festival. To celebrate its return, the Queensland Music Festival has unveiled a stellar lineup for this year’s event, with the legendary Yothu Yindi reforming with five original members on stage together for the first time since the passing of Dr M Yunupingu. His nephew Yirrnga Yunipingu will join the band as vocalist, bringing the act’s iconic, timeless and important canon back to the live stage. Yothu Yindi will also be joined at the annual event by the King of Arnhem land Baker Boy and dancefloor soul queen Thandi Phoenix, together with a performance from the Yarrabah Brass Band as well as more artists to be announced. The free, family-friendly event is

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just 45 minutes’ drive from Cairns in an idyllic coastal setting providing the perfect day out with market stalls, local art, food and a celebration of the Gungganji people and cultures of all Nations represented in Yarrabah and surrounds.

musicians and community members for a perfect mix of music you love, new acts you’ll fall in love with and of course a performance from tthe much loved Yarrabah Brass Band.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the reformed Yothu Yindi was a The event will also hold weaving, wonderful addition to the festival spear and shield making lineup. workshops along with the launch of a new exhibit in the Yarrabah Arts Precinct. Previously the Yarrabah Band Festival, the Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival was founded in 2013 by the Queensland Music Festival to reform the renowned Brass Band which was founded more than a century ago in early mission days in Yarrabah. Now an annual tradition, the festival creates an opportunity for the local artists to join together with visiting

“To have an act as iconic and influential as Yothu Yindi performing at this event is exciting news for the community and further strengthens the Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival, which has become one of the most important cultural events on the Far North Queensland arts calendar,” Ms Palaszczuk said. The celebration of First Nations music and culture is a key initiative of the Queensland Music Festival, which is supported by the Queensland Government for its fantastic work in harnessing the power of music to unite and delight communities across the state, with the ability to transform lives in the process. Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch said the festival was a significant event for the Yarrabah community, attracting thousands of visitors and showcasing local culture.

“The Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival provides an opportunity for a meeting of cultures, the telling of stories, a remembrance of the past and a celebration of the future of the Yarrabah community,” Ms Enoch said. “This popular annual event sets the scene for the 2019 Queensland Music Festival program, which kicks off statewide on 5 July, celebrating the diversity of our musical talent, building local pride, inspiring young creative minds and delivering cultural tourism benefits to our regions.” So, bring a chair, blanket or cushion, take in some of the best music Australia has to offer, and see why they call Yarrabah ‘paradise by the sea.’

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From small beginnings in 2009 to a five-day program sparkling with highlights in 2019, CIAF is ready to celebrate its coming of age. In 10 years this creative and cultural convergence has established itself as Australia’s premier art fair and Queensland’s quintessential showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture. CIAF’s artistic director Janina Harding says this year is “My Yarn Now, is Australia from a Blak perspective, an opportunity to look back and honour those artists inviting the viewer to become aware of our presence, who were with CIAF from the start. the connection we have to our Country and people, and the cultural identity that defines us.” “We honour CIAF’s founding Patron Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher AO, with a key satellite exhibition at the Tanks To commemorate the International Year of Indigenous Art Centre, Thancoupie Tribute – A Legacy of Cultural Language, CIAF also presents a very exciting project in Power. Cultural Heights – A Legacy of Traditional Language and Song at Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC). A “Jointly curated by me and writer, art consultant and showcase of FNQ languages this first of its kind event independent curator, Jennifer Isaac, the exhibition profiles culture, language and song through a highlights Thancoupie’s artistic periods, revealing her professional stage production. remarkable prowess and enduring inspiration,” Ms Harding said. The power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of Far North Queensland entwined in a CIAF 2019 also acknowledges the great and significant legacy of traditional language and song, sung in contribution of Queensland First Peoples’ artists, with Gunggandji, Yidinji, Yalanji, Guugu Yimithirr, Meriam works created, acquired and exhibited by major Mir and Kulkalgal Ya. cultural institutions across the nation. The final must-see at this year’s CIAF is the highly “I’m excited to share this year’s art fair theme, My Yarn anticipated fashion performance, Buwal – barra… Now, a visual survey of FNQ stories inspired by artists’ Messenger. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. that will shine lived experiences and meaningful happenings that a torch on culturally inspired adornment and wearable have shaped their world view. art with a spin.

CIAF PAYS TRIBUTE TO ITS ARTISTS In just 10 years CIAF has attracted a combined attendance of almost 300,000 visitors but even more importantly, has provided a platform for over 1800 Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists whose talent, creativity and cultural sharing has provided so much joy to so many people the world over. From Hopevale artist Daisy Hamlot who discovered her passion for art later in life to incredibly talented musician, Patrick Mau, we are pleased to introduce some of CIAF’s most exciting artists of 2019. 24 | www.oasismagazine.com.au

You first came to painting in your seventies. Had you been involved in any other art making practice before then? No, I had never painted before.

with my sister and the rest of the band. I have always done that. I like what I sing. I taught my sister Dora to play the guitar. I enjoy both painting and singing equally.

Why did you decide to start painting? I was sitting around at the art centre and just started to do painting and before I started doing my dogs, I was painting all sorts of different things - like you know – trees, flowers and landscapes. I enjoyed what I was doing and then I started painting my dogs in around 2013 – that was before they became famous.

What role does the Art Centre play in your practice? The art centre manager and teachers provide us with the paint and brushes and give us ideas for colours. We are now painting fabrics – some of which has now been sent to Cairns to be made into garments for the CIAF fashion performance and cushion covers.

What does art mean to you? Art is good to me. I would rather go to the art centre and paint because I lost my husband and it gives me something to do, to go there and be amongst the other ladies. We go three days a week – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is our shopping day – we go into town. Friday is a rest day. I like to be with the other ladies, we are all happy there, we have fun – the other ladies do their painting and I do mine. We are friends. I am happy. How do you choose your colours – is it intuitive or planned? They (the art centre) help me plan the colours to use – Melanie (art centre manager) and the other ladies that come and teach us different things, you know, they help us. We do other stuff too you know like scarves and materials. We like what we do. I don’t choose the colours normally, sometimes I do –the teachers and managers guide me and ask me to put that colour with that. You are also a musician; do you find there are more similarities or differences between your music making and your painting practices? When there is a concert on I get up and have a sing

A lot of your paintings depict dogs. Where does the interest in this subject matter come from? What qualities of the dogs are you aiming to capture? The dingo is my totem. That’s my totem, that is why I am doing dogs. I have done dogs fighting and have given them pups, having their milk – all sorts of different dogs doing different things. This year, your dogs will appear on textiles. What inspired this shift into a new medium? The teachers suggested we do this and showed us how to put the dogs on the material. I did my dog on the fabric. I am happy and just wanted to see how it looked on material. What would you like audiences to feel when viewing your works? I want them to accept my painting and be happy for me and for what I am doing. It makes me feel good inside too, you know. It makes me feel really good that they are popular. Why do you think people like the dogs so much? Ha, I don’t know, they have probably got dogs as their pet and people like dogs. JUN | JUL 2019 | 25

VOCALIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR, CULTURAL HEIGHTS Please, briefly describe your visual or performing different capacities for six out of the last 10 years. arts background and your cultural heritage. I am a Yalanji woman of song, working with the Bama My involvement as a creative producer, performer and consultant has inspired me to bring something new to Singers for CIAF 2019. the table every year. My primary artistic practice is as a vocalist - I toured for 10 years with local trio act, the Briscoe Sisters Having always enjoyed the process of learning from (1997 - 2007) and then spent the next 10 years touring our Bama communities and bridging the Indigenous the world as a principal artist with the Black Arm cultures of Far North Queensland through the Band, performing with Archie Roach, Dr G Yunupingu performing arts, CIAF has provided the capacity to and Mission Songs Project. After many years of hard explore different aspects of my artistic career and work in the industry I finally launched the “Deline develop skills in several of my artistic practices. Briscoe” solo album “Wawu” in 2018. What does art – be it visual or performing – mean to Had you been involved in any other creative practice? you? Backing vocalist, choir conductor, artistic director, Cultural Heights would be in the category of commucreative producer, record producer, recording artist, nity art. I strongly believe that Indigenous community art, in its full capacity, captures story, heart, culture, actor and voice over artist (for film). spirit and land. Art is the very essence of a people, time and place. What is your involvement in CIAF 2019? Bama Choir Director for Cultural Heights – A Legacy What do you like your audience to feel? Is this of Traditional Language and Song. important to you? What would you say will be the special moments or I like for audiences to feel completely immersed in the sound, art and landscapes which are captured in each highlights? Pre-contact Bama Songs rarely heard outside of com- element of the performance, so they are ready to munity, the intergenerational transfer of oral history connect on an emotional level. on stage, stage costuming - using local Bama prints It is important that people remember the emotional and stunning projections by Victor Steffeson. experience, because true change happens in the Has CIAF had a positive impact on your art practice? heart, even before our mind acknowledges the need for change. If so, in what way? I have had the privilege of being involved with CIAF in 26 | www.oasismagazine.com.au

ARTIST Please, briefly describe your visual or performing arts background and your cultural heritage My arts background basically started when I was very young – about seven to nine years old. I would sit with my grandmother in Mossman (Kuku Yalanji Country) and help prepare fibres for her dilly bags – usually with my cousins as well, listening to many stories. It wasn’t until 2008 when Nana passed that I felt I had to carry on this practice, so I started making a few large dilly bags and it really took off from there.

great opportunity to get my traditional and contemporary work out there and tell both mine and Nana’s story. It is also great financially and to network with new people. At my stall last year, I had so many people come up and say, “Hey, I follow you on Insta!” – which sounds strange at first but then you get to meet new artists and see what they have been doing also. CIAF always creates the domino effect where one big opportunity creates a whole series of other opportunities.

Had you been involved in any other creative practice? Over the years I have been in many exhibitions and projects. Being a finalist in the 2017 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Awards was pretty amazing. One that really stood out though was my piece in ‘Sculpture Botanica’ 2016 in the Cairns Botanic Gardens. This piece was a Gunya (hut) with a weaving inside representing my Nana’s story of being hidden from the white authorities in a basket by her grandmother.

What does art – be it visual or performing – mean to you? This is always a hard question. To me and my particular art, being traditional weaving, it has always been about keeping my culture alive. Last year my girls, Eloise who was six and Amerie-Kay, eight, entered their first exhibition at Tanks Arts Centre (they also sold work at CIAF 2018). This is what makes art so special to me to see my children continuing on this ancient old technique.

What is your involvement in CIAF 2019? This year I am creating new woven adornments for the CIAF fashion performance, Buwal-barra….Messenger. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. I am doing a weaving lesson with the Curators and Collectors and I will also have a stall in the Craft Market.

What do you like your audience to feel? Is this important to you? I like my audience to feel like they have learnt something new or seen something they haven’t before. To get them thinking about dilly bags used for practicality in the old days. My work is mainly black palm – it is rare material only from a particular area in What would you say will be the special moments or the Wet Tropics. A lot of people don’t realise it is not a highlights? grass you can just collect but a fibre in a palm that can Hard to choose with CIAF but I think this year’s fashion stand 20 plus metres tall in the rainforest. performance is going to be a personal highlight plus I know how much effort goes on behind the scenes to An appreciation for this process is always nice and for make it special and meaningful. the audience to see we are still using the same methods today as we were thousands of years ago to Has CIAF had a positive impact on your art practice? create traditional and now, contemporary art. If so, in what way? Definitely! It is just amazing in so many ways. It is a JUN | JUL 2019 | 27

DESIGNER & CURATOR,

What is your involvement in CIAF 2019? Along with Bernie Singleton I am curating this year’s fashion performance, Buwal-barra…Messenger. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. My designs are also included in the performance. On the art side, I was BUWAL-BARRA.... MESSENGER. awarded Highly Commended for my art piece “Flock YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW. Together” as part of the Skytrans Design Art Prize, which will be displayed in the CIAF curated exhibition, Please, briefly describe your visual or performing My Yarn Now at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal. My arts background and your cultural heritage. photography works are also part of the Cairns Art My cultural heritage is Gunggandji (Yarrabah - Gallery exhibition Queen’s land - Blak Portraiture. Joinbee). What would you say will be the special moments or Using recycled material along the lines of highlights? sustainability and caring for country I explore the idea Definitely the CIAF Fashion Performance Buwalof natural mark making and use traditional methods barra….Messenger. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. We and processes to produce rich, undefined and complex are focusing on the theme of us being “the works. I have taken the normal practices of the Messenger” of our old peoples through to the traditional dyeing, weaving and dress making and following generations with a purpose to promote incorporated them into unique pieces of fabric or Indigenous design and to empower Indigenous youth through representation of who they are and where they wearable art. come from. There are three components that make up the foundations of my designs: Using and practicing traditional Has CIAF had a positive impact on your art practice? dyeing methods to produce the colours in my fabrics; If so, in what way? using recycled material as fabric and bringing aware- CIAF has presented me a platform for my art and ness for caring for country along the lines of sustain- design to a national audience. As a result of my ability; and passing on knowledge to the next genera- designs being part of CIAF two years ago, I was tion. The indigenous models that wear my designs are selected to represent Australia for Eco Fashion Week taught the process of traditional dyeing, so when they Australia in Perth and was the first Indigenous wear my designs, they are getting a cultural education. Designer to be involved. I was among 65 Designers from 12 Countries. With a background in Indigenous Law and Native Title I continue to expand myself as a developing, grass- What does art – be it visual or performing – mean to roots artist and designer. My stories flow strongly you? through works on canvas, portraits on paper and my Our Elders give us their stories and I give back in my true passion for textiles, clothing design and fashion. art. So important to keep culture strong. Had you been involved in any other creative practice? I have only been involved in the art world for four years, since 2015. Within this time, I have been involved in 18 exhibitions for my paintings/drawings and six fashion performance for my design.

What do you like your audience to feel? Is this important to you? Feeling connected to Country, and more importantly caring for our Country for the next generations to enjoy.

TEXTILE & FASHION DESIGNER

Please, briefly describe your visual or performing arts background and your cultural heritage I am a textile and fashion designer. My clan is Dharrba Warra in the Guugu Yimithirr Nation

my daughters, Carleah, who is a model.

What would you say will be the special moments or highlights? I get to showcase my culture in art along with other talented artists in the form of fashion. My highlight is seeing how the audience appreciates all the hard work that is put into the fashion performance. My special moment is that I get to share this journey with one of

What do you like your audience to feel? Is this important to you? Being respectful is important, whether it’s a painting, sculpture or fashion, each artist is telling their story. I would like the audience to feel an appreciation for the hard work each artist puts into their collection.

Has CIAF had a positive impact on your art practice? If so, in what way? I have been involved with the fashion performances at Had you been involved in any other creative practice? CIAF for the past six years. It has been a privilege to Print workshop at Wujal Wujal collaborating with local work with talented Indigenous artists and watch this artist to produce hand platform grow stronger each year. What better way to painted silks, the REACH Program at CIAF in the launch your artistic career onto the world stage? childrens tent and mentoring design students to produce textiles and What does art – be it visual or performing – mean to fashion. you? I am grateful I can use my God given talent to create What is your involvement in CIAF 2019? something out of nothing and to be able to teach A presenting designer in Buwal-barra...Messenger. others and bring out their artistic value – “It’s never to Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. late”.

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MUSICIAN & PERFORMER, MAU POWER Please, briefly describe your visual or performing arts background and your cultural heritage My family clan is Dheobaw from the top western region of the Torres Strait known as Gudamaluilgal (one of five island groups). My culture is who I am, my identity. I learnt music and dance from my grandfather, jazz musician, Seaman Dan. I started rapping when I was 14. I also play guitar and some keyboard. A Hip Hop artist, the passing of knowledge through song, dance, arts and crafts – well that comes naturally.

Working with the production team Meridian Nights, who also produced The Show Will Go On, the aim was to push the music to be more than just a Hip Hop album, and more of a creative production of storytelling that will empower the people who have the opportunity to experience it.

What would you say will be the special moments or highlights? Three years in the making, this event will be a special opportunity to release a new body of work with a great performance that includes a full band, dancers and Had you been involved in any other creative practice? the works. Yes, my album, The Show Will Go On was developed with the help of Rita Pryce into a theatre work Has CIAF had a positive impact on your art practice? presented at CoCA. I also act, produce films and do If so, in what way? some carvings. I have been involved in CIAF since 2014 and yes, it has provided a platform along with inspiration and What is your involvement in CIAF 2019? aspiration to be great. I will be launching my second studio album, Blue Lotus The Awakening with a 45-minute, music and What does art – be it visual or performing – mean to dance performance at CIAF’s opening night. This you? album is a continuation of my first studio album, Music and arts for me is freedom of expression. released in 2015, The Show Will Go On. What do you like your audience to feel? Is this In creating this album, I wanted to leave a piece of important to you? history that will be remembered as a turning point in I want them to feel the exchange of energy, the my journey as an artist. I wanted to create something sharing and at the end, feel more inspired and that will push the boundaries both personally and empowered. Even if they don’t like what I do I want artistically. people to have fun, and a good time. That is my job. 30 | www.oasismagazine.com.au

Please, briefly describe your visual or performing arts background and your cultural heritage. I have been the Manager for Urab Dancers on Poruma Island since 2009. We have toured interstate performing at state and national galleries, museum , libraries, archives, state and national government department offices, schools and universities. Had you been involved in any other creative practice? In 2017 worked with Townsville based dance company, DanceNorth in a collaboration called Tectonic. This joint performance took place at the strand Ephraim What is your involvement in CIAF 2019? My involvement in this year’s CIAF is in the role of Choir Director for Kulkalgal Choir that will perform in Cultural Heights. What would you say will be the special moments or highlights? Seeing Kulkalgal people coming today and showcasing cultural heritage, history and language.

CHOIR DIRECTOR CULTURAL HEIGHTS

Has CIAF had a positive impact on your art practice? If so, in what way? CIAF have given us a strategic musical platform to promote our culture, history, people and language to a much more wider audience and market. What does art – be it visual or performing – mean to you? Art is about translating a moment into personal experience or capturing a significant time and making it available for its future audience - most importantly its cultural and spiritual custodians. What do you like your audience to feel? Is this important to you? What I want our audience to feel is excited, proud and inspired by Kulkalgal people. I would like our audience to have a take away experience listening, learning and embracing Kulkalgal peoples’ journey and feel empowered and equipped to share this musical history with their friends and families. I want each members of our audience to recognize how important it is for Kulkalgal people to continue to practice, preserve and promote our rich, unique culture Kulkalgal culture and identity.

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When founder of the Cairns Business Womens Club, argaret ill, rst imagined creating an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of local business woman, did she have any idea that the event would be considered the Cairns business community’s “night of night’s” 33 years later?

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Since 1986, this event has recognised the exceptional skills of women in business and corporate leadership from the Cairns region and the contribution they make to the community as a whole. And this year’s event, held at the Cairns Convention Centre on May 4, and attracting a crowd of 250 supportive spectators, was no exception.

The Awards are open to both members and non- their outstanding leadership skills and contribution to members of the CBWC, and the annual ceremony has business as an employee. become one of the most recognised and sought after ‘badges of honour’ in the Cairns business community. • Sole Entrepreneur BusinessWoman of the Year Celebrating the spectacular talents of women in our Each year, top business women from a diverse community who single-handedly own and run local range of industries and across the region have been businesses. participating in this rewarding program. Many of these business women are ordinary people who rarely pause • Young Entrepreneur BusinessWoman of the Year - to to consider the extraordinary things they do in their encourage entrepreneurial women under the age of 30 daily lives. who own and manage their own successful business. The Awards are eligible to residents of Tropical North • Indigenous BusinessWoman of the Year - to Queensland, from Cardwell to the Torres Strait and celebrate the achievements of local business owners west to the Northern Territory border. from an indigenous background. These business owners and corporate leaders stand out from the crowd and step up to be recognized for their skills and contribution to their business and the community. In 2019, the seven Award categories recognised were:

• Small Business Owner BusinessWoman of the Year - to encourage and celebrate those women who own and manage their own small business of 1 to 5 employees; for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business.

• BusinessWoman of the Year - to acknowledge • Michelle Commins Legacy Award – in memory of those women who own their own business entirely Michelle Commins, a much loved and highly generous or in joint partnership for their outstanding skills and CBWC board member, to recognise and honour the contribution to business and the business community. local women who volunteer their time and Here’s the wrap up of 2019’s sparkling event. commitment to the community, NFPs and charities. • Manager in Business BusinessWoman of the Year - to acknowledge women in the corporate sector for

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MANAGER IN BUSINESS #64*/&44WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by:

MAREN EIBNER SHIRT BOX

The CBWC Manager in Business Businesswoman of the Year Award is an accolade bestowed upon women who offer leadership, determination and passion in building and growing their organizations in the public, private or Not for Profit sector.

CHERYL OVERLACK

BDO (NTH QLD)

These nominees are recognised for their outstanding skills, their achievements in business and contribution to their employer as a leader and manager. The nominees and finalists of the Manager in Business Award are motivated others to achieve and is an inspirational leader to her team on a daily basis.

SHARON VELLA

MASTER BUILDERS

BDO (Nth Qld) is one of the Master Builders Australia is the longest-standing and leading full only national voice representing service accounting firms in the and promoting the interests of all region. sectors of the construction industry. As the FNQ Regional CherylOverlack has a keen Manager, Sharon Vellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role is passion for helping local busian extremely important one, and nesses grow and succeed, and covers a variety of roles from aims to empower women in the educator to facilitator, business region to maximise their strengths coach and mentor. Sharon and career goals. provides assistance with contracCheryl is also passionate tual obligations, technical advice, about creating pathways and dispute resolution and workplace opportunities for women in the health and safety, Sharon faciliworkforce. tates education sessions to assist businesses succeed.

Shirtbox is an eco-innovative apparel printing business with a huge corporate social responsibility heart. Maren and her team provide eco-friendly, non-toxic digital, screen printing and embroidery to Australian individuals and businesses whilst maintaining a strong ethical conscience in the apparel industry. Maren believes the biggest challenge for women in business is the pressure to excel at both business and parenthood.

JOANNE DRAKE

SUPER YACHT GROUP GBR The Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef is a non-profit group working to further develop the superyacht industry in North Queensland. It facilitates an exceptional experience for Superyachts wanting to port, cruise or refit in Australia. Not only is the region an ideal location showcasing our World Heritage attractions, but it also offers all modern conveniences within a 10-minute radius to the port of Cairns. JUN | JUL 2019 | 39

covers global and local topics from science to business. TEDxJCUCairns will take North Queensland ideas to the world stage, highly relevant for the large numbers of entrepreneurs and start ups in Cairns.

JENNIFER MCHUGH

TEDxJCU Cairns www.tedxjcucairns @tedxjcucairns

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a non-profit program featuring powerful talks designed to spark deep discussion and connection. Filmed in front of a live audience and broadcast globally TED - Technology, Entertainment and Design -

The presenters are diverse and dynamic thinkers and doers in our community, including academics, community workers, lawyers, technophiles, artists, musicians, poets, entertainers, elite athletes, Indigenous leaders, teachers, primary and secondary school students and grassroots activists. 2019 will celebrate the sixth year of operation for TEDxJCUCairns, building on 68 speakers, approximately 700,000 YouTube views and extensive media coverage both in Australia and overseas. The talks have become professional development tools, educational material in schools and universities, and inform national and international conferences and workshops. Footage from TEDxJCUCairns has been used in all the major TV networks, including the 7.30 Report,

Sunrise, Today and SBS. Speakers have subsequently featured in documentaries such as The War on Waste. Molly Steer’s ‘Straw No More’ idea encouraged Cairns City Council, and ultimately all councils in Queensland to ban single use plastic at events. Many speakers say that every approach for opportunities begin with “I saw your TEDx talk”. You don’t have to be an amazing speaker or have an incredible idea to be a part of this event. Being an audience member is a unique and inspiring experience to meet and mingle with the incredible people braving the stage, immersed in great company, good food and thought provoking performances. TEDxJCUCairns is on Saturday 9th November at The Cairns Institute, JCU. Tickets go on sale in June and are limited due to our licensing restrictions. Find our website www.tedxjcucairns.com or our social media for details and for other upcoming events.

Winner

EMMA TAKAI

VOCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS GROUP INC. The Vocational Partnerships Group is a non-profit organization committed to achieving real and sustainable outcomes for local community members. Partnerships are formed with businesses and industry to facilitate and empower young people with school engagement and employment. 07 4032 1677

What did you find most beneficial about the Awards? From being nominated, to going through the submission process and answering the judges’ in-depth questions, the entire process provided me with a rare opportunity to stop and reflect on my journey – a privilege I had not afforded myself since gaining my leaderships roles or having children. What did you discover about yourself and your business? I discovered the Awards were not about ‘winning’. Once nominated, I had an overwhelming sense of insecurity knowing I would be competing against so many successful and inspirational women. This platform however, provided me an opportunity to meet an amazing www.vpginc.com.au

group of local women who I’m now proud to consider my friends. The Awards process allowed me to grow my professional network and develop new partnerships. Through the process, I discovered the true accolade was initially being nominated for this prestigious award. What are your plans for the next few years? Now that I have won, I intend to advance VPG’s important work with my team, while making positive investments in young people, developing their assets and challenging the community to co-create solutions. This means real jobs, real education and real community connections, to enable young people to achieve independent adulthood. @vpgyouthtransitions

YOUNG ENTREPRENE6R BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by: CHLOE COLLINS

JESSICA MOORE

THE WHOLE NUTRITIONIST

JAYINEM MAKEUP MISTRESS

Coming from a background in air travel, Chloe Collins saw first hand how overly busy lifestyles can negatively impact our health, and went about devising a plan to counteract that. The Whole Nutritionist specializes in fertility and pre-conception care. She advocates food as medicine, that eating nourishing, whole foods help our bodies function properly, to feel energetic and live the life we were created to.

Jessica Moore of Jayinem Makeup Mistress, makes a living out of making people look and feel amazing. With her distinctive and sassy style, Jessica strives to find the perfect ‘look’ for her clients. As a wise person once said, “To do easily what is difficult for others is the mark of talent”, and this is certainly one talented artist.

Winner

MICHELLE CHAMPION

CHAMPIONS IN REAL ESTATE An innovative leader in the real estate industry, Michelle Champion of Champions In Real Estate lives and believes that ‘old ways won’t open new doors’. Michelle believes Cairns is an extremely entrepreneurial town and she is very proud to continue supporting that pioneering spirit.

What did you find most beneficial about the Awards? These Awards came at a great time for me as Champions In Real Estate had just turned one and I cherised the time to reflect on what I had achieved in that first year, and meeting so many other successful women was another massive benefit for me.

What did you discover about yourself and your business? This process enabled me to take a look at my business and myself from the outside, and decide whether I was completely happy with everything I saw. Many things I was really proud of, but I also saw room for improvement. I think the saying “take time out of your business to work on your business” is perfect for this. Until now, I hadn’t realised just how much I had fit into the first year - a new business and a new baby. This process also reiterated to me just how passionate I am about

real estate and how there is so much more that I can be doing to educate home owners, buyer, sellers, tenants and landlords about real estate. I love the fact that I can do what I love, while working for myself, all while doing things my way. What are your plans for the next few years? I am really looking forward to continuing to build Champions In Real Estate. The business is only very young so to me the sky is the limit. I have lots of exciting plans for the next few years with a lot of focus on doing differently to the rest and making sure that our service and client satisfaction is the most important factor of my business. I achieved a lot of my goals in last year, so I want to make sure that every year is as successful. I would also like to encourage other young women that they can do anything they want to do. JUN | JUL 2019 | 41

THE MICHELLE COMMINS LEGACY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by:

MAUREEN CAMERON

THE GIFT OF MUSIC

RACHAEL MACLEOD

OCEAN GUARDIAN Rachael MacLeod volunteers on two main projects to help the future of our oceans and all the creatures in it. As a volunteer for Parley and Cairns Turtle Rehabilitaion Centre. What did you find most beneficial about the Awards? Having a larger platform to now share my messages and information of such important issue at a very crucial time has been very beneficial to the causes I support. 42 | www.oasismagazine.com.au

This award recognises women who volunteer their time to local community, Not For Profit organisations and charities. Created in memory of Michelle Commins, this award is proudly sponsored by Grant Thornton Cairns and presented in conjunction with Michelle Commins daughter, Tayla.

Focussing on the communal goodness of Cairns and to create an opportunity whereby we harness this power in an effort to make our community an even better place for all, The Gift of Music is a Cairns based, independent nonprofit organisation that aims to bring together the local community through music.Cairns has an enormous heart and The

Gift of Music aspires to connect musicians of all backgrounds to perform at concerts and events to help raise both awareness and funds that benefit Cairns based charities. The Gift of Music is a simple human response to the needs within our very own streets. This unique project is harnessing the power of music to make our community a better place for all.

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What did you discover about yourself and your cause? I have so much information that I want to become common knowledge for everyone. While writing my submission and trying to explain the importance of the organisations I support, the importance of the outcomes required for the better health of our oceans and the reasons why I do what I do, it made me realise that sharing what I know, what I have experienced, witnessed, been apart of, and assisted to improve, that is what I as a lover of our oceans, as a tireless supporter of protecting our oceans, and as a human that relies on healthy oceans must always spread my love, my knowledge and first hand experiences. I have discovered that I can't back down, and I can't not tell anyone who will listen to me that our oceans need protecting, that our use and production of new plastics is out of control and is affecting our waterways, ecosystems, habitats and animals. I have discovered that what I thought was already a rather

big passion for me is actually a lifestyle and that it is something that must be shared and shown to our greater community ... And of course, anyone that will listen to me.

What are your plans for the next few years? I plan to continue doing what I've been doing. The most rewarding part of my volunteer work is seeing the difference in young people's faces once it clicks, as they understand the importance of it. I hope to continue to be a voice for our oceans, our sea turtles and all marine life, our reefs, our ecosystems, and our natural habitats and all that rely on and exist in them. If I can benefit from a new platform to reach more people and assist in educating them, and making them become as passionate as I am for the cause, then I plan to continue to roll with it! I plan to continue to save the funds required to continue travelling in a way where I am giving back and benefiting the areas I travel to ... but ssshhh I haven't told my teenage children of the extent of my travel plans yet!

Judges & Awards Committee

The CBWC Business Woman of the Year Awards are steeped in tradition and prestige. Each year, a large number of people from the local business community volunteer their time and expertise to the Awards process.

Current President of the CBWC, Jules Steer is overwhelmed by the generousity provided by

these leaders of the local business community.

“The Awards are run entirely independently to the CBWC Board. To ensure the integrity of the Awards, the Board members are not involved in the process.” “Some of our judges have been volunteering their services for

over a decade. That is such a positive sign for the high regard the business community holds these Awards. Words don’t seem enough to thank the Judges for their contribution.” “This level of dedication is a testament to Margaret Gill for her creativity and courage in conceptualising the Awards back in the 1980’s, and to every successive committee who has contributed to its ongoing success.” “I’m completely in awe of the work that the ladies of the Committee invested into making this such a memorable night, and I’m incredibly proud to be in some very small way involved in these awards, by being invited to be the MC for the event.”

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Sponsors

The CBWC BusinessWoman of the Year Awards would not be possible without the generous support of the local businesses that support this event each year.

Earlville & Smithfield

2019 was no exception, as these wonderful businesses offered their financial backing to ensure the success of this prestigious Awards Gala. The CBWC Board and Awards Committee wish to extend their deepest gratitude to these fabulous businesses.

INDIGENOUS BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by:

LEAH CAMERON

MARRAWAH LAW

This Award, acknowledges women from an indigenous background, who have achieved above and beyond in the business world. They are self-motivated, innovative and outstanding in their field.

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It celebrates the outstanding achievements and enormous contributions of two of this regions most prominent Indigenous women in business.

Marrawah Law is a 100% Indigenous owned and controlled, multi award winning legal practice, based in Cairns and Brisbane. The firm specializes in commercial, family and Indigenous land law. Their expertise in native title and cultural heritage law is nationally recognised. Leah is passionate about the advancement of women in business especially when returning to work after family responsibilities.

Winner

DONNA CORRIE

DEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DEPORTMENT, GROOMING & SELF-CARE The first mother and son partnered deportment and grooming business "with a difference" which helps people to stand tall and walk with dignity. Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business was established with an aim to bring significant and enduring change to the lives of disadvantaged and multi-cultural groups through tailored personal development training. our "With integrity, passion is to inspire, mentor educate and people of all ages and backgrounds to reach their full potential while providing everyone an opportunity to shine".

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What did you find most beneficial about the Awards? The most beneficial part of the process was learning more about my business and me. It helped me to take a step back and reflect upon all aspects of becoming a successful woman in business ... my struggles, the barriers, the support, the change of direction, the triumphs and progression. It also taught me to be strong willed, believe in myself, to be patient, stay focused on the bigger picture and not to give up. What did you discover about yourself and your business? What I discovered through the process was that I have actually accomplished a lot and had a lot to be proud of. I discovered that I was stronger than what I thought. Reflecting upon the strains and struggles I overcame financially, physically, emotionally and mentally to reach where I am today is something that would have broken someone years ago, but I've hung in there and it has made my foundation stronger and strengthened my

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character.

What are your plans for the next few years? Now that I have won this prestigious award, I am focusing on new developments, new avenues, new partnerships and greater heights. I am about to expose my dreams and plans by making them a reality. Over the next few years you will see Dee's Deportment Grooming and Self Care at another level, moving into new areas, becoming a household name, creating new opportunities for others and a recognized entity nationally and internationally. Personally, I want to build an empire and let it be buzzing with young people who will step into my shoes and become the faces of Dee's Deportment Grooming and Self Care. In the next few years, I see myself in my new home, having more rewarding overseas trips, having a new car, taking my son to new levels and make my parents happy by walking down the aisle... in style.

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SMALL BUSINESS OWNER BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by:

YOLONDE ENTSCH

EMPOWERING WOMEN EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

The CBWC Small Business Owner Businesswoman of the Year award acknowledges the outstanding achievements of local women who own businesses with less than five employees, who use their position to inspire and influence others to achieve and stand out from the crowd on a daily basis.

Yolonde Entsch’s work centres around empowering women, youth and children to engage, be brave and be bold, and most importantly to ‘have a go’. Yolonde designs and delivers solutions-focused programs that build capacity and nurture the skill sets of individuals to strengthen opportunities for economic enterprise, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

SUZANNE RATH

WELLNESS EMBODIED Suzanne and her team of experienced and dedicated physiotherapists are committed to meeting clients’ needs, while raising the standards of holistic and allied health care in the region. As well as providing excellent whole person care for acute and chronic pain conditions, the business provides expert services including Head, Neck and Jaw pain, and Somato Emotional release.

Little Aussie Monster is a family owned and operated business, based in Cairns, which specialises in colourful, reusable cloth nappies for babies. Business owner, Ann Granger explains “The idea of the business came when we realised that, while Modern Cloth Nappies were great, they weren’t overly affordable. So we set about changing this by starting our own Modern Cloth Nappy Outlet. "We knew that if we loved using Modern Cloth Nappies, that you would too. They are environmentally friendly, easy to use, and - once you’ve purchased your initial set - extremely cost effective. And MCN's are less likely to give your baby nappy rash.

ANN GRANGER

LITTLE AUSSIE MONSTER 07 4221 2588 www.littleaussiemonster.com.au @littleaussiemonster

“Imagine seeing bright and beautiful colours on your little monster as they go about their daily activities. All the time knowing that these soft, gorgeous washable nappies are keeping your baby comfortable and dry. Plus they are saving you thousands of dollars and a lot of landfill. They just make you smile every time you see them." "We also understand many families are budget conscious, and we want your family to enjoy our Modern Cloth Products as much as our family does. This is why we have chosen products that are manufactured overseas as this helps to reduce costs so we can present fun and affordable quality products that come with our great Australian service, support and advice." Last year, Ann collected the Cairns Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for sustainability, and this year she was also a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champions Awards. Ann says her biggest achievement is having created jobs for other people and helping other mums working from home.

Planning retirement is probably something many of us put off until much later, however under the guidance of Rita Zappulla, this need not be the case. In 2000, Rita began to specialise specifically in the financial planning sector, focusing on self-managed superannuation funds and superannuation advice, retirement planning, estate planning and succession planning. With almost two decades’ experience in the financial services sector, Rita started SMSF Strategic Advisors in 2014. She is a Certified Financial Planner, Registered Tax Agent and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia.

RITA ZAPPULLA

SMSF STRATEGIC ADVISORS 07 4225 5428 www.smsfsa.com.au @SMSFStrategicAdvisors

This combination of experience, expertise and qualifications allows Rita to provide small business owners with professional advice on a range of business and personal financial planning issues, assisting clients to manage their financial legacy and achieve their retirement goals. Rita has recently published her first book “Today’s Profits Tomorrows Freedom” which is a blueprint for small business owners to follow to take control of their finances by following a simple ten step process which will allow them to save tax and plan for a comfortable retirement. To order a copy of Rita’s book, visit her website, www.smsfsa.com.au/my-book/

JULIE GEORGE

HOST MY HOME 07 4211 4325 www.hostmyhome.com.au @hotmyhomeonairbnb

Julie George is the founder and Director of Host My Home Pty Ltd, a registered real estate agency offering property owners the opportunity to list their homes on the popular accommodation platform Airbnb. With this unique business model, Julie and her team manage the logistics of turning a house into a 'hotel' from furnishing the property, maintaining it and ensuring the cleaning is conducted to the highest standard. The Host My Home team also offer to teach home owners how to list and manage their own homes on Airbnb with a consultation service. Property owners are now excited to have an alternative to selling or renting their properties long term. They can now choose to use their investment prop-erty themselves as a Holiday Home and when they are not using it personally, they know that the home is being cared for and earning a great income on Airbnb. In less than 3 years of operation Host My Home has injected over $5 million dollars into the Cairns economy and created employment for 4 full time staff and 13 contractors (through a small business mentoring initiative Julie created within her business). Julie has recently published a best-selling book called Million Dollar Host (available on Amazon and leading online book stores) which tells her story of how she built a business on the back of the ‘sharing economy’, the basics of Airbnb and also advice on how others can replicate her success without owning property. Julie is recognised as a leading Airbnb expert with professional speaking and consulting engagements worldwide.

Winner

JO PIGGOTT

CAIRNS A/C & REFRIGERATION Cairns A/C and Refrigeration is a family owned business with over 25 years experience across all facets of Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. What did you find most beneficial about the Awards? There is alot that needs to be presented for your submission to become a finalist in this process. I found the communication and support from the committee so valuable. Sometimes you just need to ask a small question to

clarify that you are heading on the right track. I loved the interactions with other finalists and the workshop was such an eye opener. What did you discover about yourself and your business? Arriving in Cairns since 2014, I was introduced by a friend to the CBWC in December 2016 and I initially felt out of my comfort zone. However I met many friendly business women who were so welcoming. In July 2018 I became very ill and spent five weeks in hospital. At the time, we had just taken on our biggest job. As all our family live in Sydney, I was amazed at support from the women I had met through the CBWC and other groups. I realised that all it takes is that one person to believe in you. I wanted to pass that gift to others. My industry is male dominated this made me think about the women who go unrecognised. I created a Cairns Women

of HVAC + R group for all the women in the air conditioning and refrigeration businesses here in Cairns to connect. What are your plans for the next few years? I'm passionate about being a change champion for diversity and inclusion. I am looking forward to conituning with the Cairns Women of HVAC + R industry night. I am also passionate about Mental Health. I would like to remove the stigma around mental health and suicide. Mental health conditions do not discriminate. They can affect our tradies and our ladies and I would like to be an advocate for change. I would like to raise widespread awareness of the issues of suicide and garner support from corporations and community organisations to aid in reducing the stigma attached to mental illness and suicide in the Cairns region.

BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by: ELSA LIM

EAT REAL

The 2019 CBWC Business Woman of the Year Award is the ultimate honour for business women in our region. It distinguishes those business women who, not only operate a successful business, but demonstrate superb management and exceptional leadership skills. They excel in their industry, and contribute time and energy towards supporting, encouraging and motivating the people around them to achieve.

Eat Real is a business that is serving up ready-made, healthy food to the Cairns region. All meals are prepared using fresh, natural ingredients with a focus on health and fuel for your body. Elsa established the business in 2014, whilst training in Muay Thai and Olympic lifting. She is deeply passionate about the power food has to change your body and you life. Her vision at Eat Real is to provide Cairns with healthy pre-packaged meals without comprising flavour.

DEBORAH WHITTAKER

CAIRNS FENCING

Owned and operated by Deborah since 1998, Cairns Fencing operates as the largest commercial fencing company north of Townsville, servicing the whole of North Queensland and the Torres Strait. Starting with a team of 3, Deborah has built the company into the industry leader it is today, committed to providing the highest quality products and service, supporting a circular economy by sourcing many products locally.

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ADLLINS MEDIA

YOUNG THEATRE COMPANY

Adllins Media is a full-service, locally owned and operated media agency.

Since opening in 2009, the Young Company Theatre has become a multi-award winning and nationally recognized professional youth theatre company. TYC aims to provide the stepping stones for creative opportunities in the region while awakening young people's imaginations. Through their weekly workshop program, school holiday programs and in-school programs TYC works over 500 children and young people in our region between the ages of 3yrs – 25years. Running alongside these programs, TYC stage a number of professional productions each year while also touring in internationally award winning productions for children.

Ange is a highly energised media professional with a particular passion for supporting businesses in Regional Australia. Her down to earth approach and larger than life personality has seen her win the hearts of the business community of Far North Queensland in a very short time with the creation of locally owned and operated full service media agency, Adllins Media, and the creation of local B2B magazine and online platform, Connect Cairns.

Janine Bowmaker is the Managing Director of Banora International Group having more than 30 years’ experience in the International Tourism and Education Industry. Banora International Group was formed over 24 years ago and today spreads across 3 states, boasts a database of over 4000 farmstay and homestay beds Australia-wide, have secured Memorandums Of Understandings with universities, colleges and schools hosting over 150 study tour groups annually. Janine understands to survive in today’s tourism industry, they must be willing to diversify and remain creative. With her team, they have formed formidable within the Tourism and BANORA INTERNATIONAL relationships Education industry to offer unique edu-tourism products and courses of GROUP various academic levels that ensure students learn in and outside of the classroom. Janine’s team are passionate and share the vision to “create life changing experiences; build life-long friendships to achieve life-time memories”. In line with remaining creative and www.banoragroup.com forming new products, they will launch a 4041 7990 new partnership next month, “Aus-Identities International” which through @banorainternationalgroup personality profiling will encourage

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JOANNE BRIERLEY

ZARRAFFAS EDMONTON AND CAIRNS SHOWGROUNDS Named after the Masai Giraffe, Zarraffa’s Coffee is committed to the genuine love of coffee and the aim to provide a caffeinated experience that is, quite literally, head and shoulders above the rest. As the dual franchisee of the Showgrounds and Edmonton venues, Joanne Brierley believes women underestimate their impact on their communities, both personally and in business. She focuses on celebrating and highlighting these achievements whenever possible. International students to understand more about themselves, their traits, how they relate to others, their personal career opportunities and in turn increase confidence and self-esteem ultimately reducing youth disengagement. Janine believes in giving back to the community that made her company a success. She was chair of Study Cairns for 3 years and remains an active director, sits on the Japan Advisory Board of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, regularly contributes her expertise to organisations such as Tourism Events Queensland, Trade Investment Queensland and more recently the WISEAM mentorship program. Her company is a sponsor of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation program, FNQ Hospital and various sporting groups. However, she is most proud of being a wife and mother and the joint founder of the Couch Cancer ride, consisting of 10 friends who jointly raised over $84,000 riding over from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns by bicycle over 9 days in 2018. “It’s great to be in a position in life where I can be so involved with a charity. We are excited to announce we will be launching a ride for 20/20 with the aim to raise double or nothing!”

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TARLIA RAJESWARAN FNQH CAIRNS SKIN CANCER CENTRE

Tarlia and her team at FNQH Cairns Skin Cancer Centre are focused on prevention, early detection and effective treatment of skin cancer. Striving to exceed clients’ expectations and minimize future skin health issues, FNQH Cairns Skin Cancer Centre makes taking care of our skin an easy experience as well as inexpensive, as all skin cancer medicine and surgery is Bulk Billed.

What did you find most beneficial about the Awards? Becoming aware that someone, or a group of people, found what I do on a day-to-day basis to be a huge achievement. Coming into work for me is a great privilege. I get to help cancer patients everyday, many of whom leave with it cured! I realised that what we are doing at FNQH is helping others a lot more than I’d ever anticipated. I also came to the realisation that I am not a confident public speaker or interviewee ... I was so nervous for the interview. But I approached it with the knowledge that I am me. I’m not going to pretend to be someone I am not. I was true to myself, scrubs and all! I approached the written submission with the same attitude. My experiences, both personal and professional, have moulded who I am and how I treat others. What did you discover about yourself and your business? “Do not be afraid to be who you are!” I wear my heart on my sleeve and often say what I think. I have now realised that there is little I cannot achieve and I will not stop striving to improve myself and the clinics, in an

effort to help as many people as we can get timely and effective treatment for Skin Cancer in Far North Queensland. My confidence in my own ability has grown... so watch this space, as I intend to power on! What are your plans for the next few years? I’m currently trying to develop a national standardisation of standalone skin cancer clinics throughout the country. This is the first step to Skin Cancer Clinic Accreditation, and possibly recognition as a speciality medical field. We also plan to open a third clinic to enable us to train other doctors in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery, allowing doctors from all over Australia to observe procedures and gain experience in clinic training for dermoscopy as a clinic attachment, support they may otherwise not be able to get in other clinics. I would also love a holiday, but there is way too much to focus on at the moment with work. I have 3 beautiful children that I will be spending more time with, before they are older and don't want to hang out with their Mum!

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Some of us cringe at the thought of having to walk up a flight of stairs or get off the couch to change the channel when the remote is broken. Others diligently train for months on end to be able to swim, bike, and run their way to achieving the eternal glory of being called an ‘Ironman’! Created by a US Navy Officer to find the toughest endurance athletes, you can bet your bottom dollar an Ironman triathlon is no joke. Here in Cairns, we have hundreds of local and visiting athletes competing in both the full length Ironman and the Ironman 70.3, also known as the Half Ironman. We had a chat to three local superhumans to find out what it’s really like on the road to Ironman.

ANGELA ARMSTRONG STUDIO A HEALTH & FITNESS OWNER

CHRIS McKEWIN

F45 CAIRNS CBD OWNER

CLARE ZAPPALA HPE & SCIENCE TEACHER

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want want to livetothe liveIronman the Ironman dream! dream! ANGELA: ANGELA: EachEach year Iyear coach I coach a team a team of local of local triathletes, triathletes, and help and them help them to prepare to prepare for this for this fantastic fantastic event.event. CHRIS: CHRIS: The biggest The biggest challenges challenges for me forisme trying is trying to find to find ManyMany of these of these participants participants are brand are brand new to new thetoworld the world time, time, as the as event the event is quite is quite long long the training the training required required of triathlon, of triathlon, so it so is such it is such a wonderful a wonderful experience experience to to can between be between 15-2015-20 hourshours per week. per week. help help themthem conquer conquer the race the race in either in either a team a team or asor anascan an be individual. individual. CLARE: CLARE: I think I think mostmost athletes athletes wouldwould say that say that the the biggest biggest training training challenge challenge is definitely is definitely finding finding time time to to CHRIS: CHRIS: This year This I'll year beI'll doing be doing the bike the leg bikeofleg theof70.3 the in 70.3 in I'm only I'm only in myin2nd my year 2nd year of teaching of teaching and have and have a team a team with with somesome friends friends who who have have nevernever donedone it train! it train! found found it challenging it challenging to juggle to juggle work, work, training training and life. and life. before. before. I'm also I'm not alsoparticularly not particularly fond of fond theof5:30am the 5:30am swimming swimming session session in the in the dark dark during during winter! winter! But But it's all it's all CLARE: CLARE: This This year year I amI aamparticipant a participant in the in half the half absolutely absolutely worthworth it when it when you cross you cross the finish the finish line on line on Ironman Ironman and I'll and beI'll cheering be cheering on some on some mates mates in theinfull the full race race day. day. Ironman Ironman afterwards. afterwards.

4.Why4.Why do you do you thinkthink it’s important it’s important for the for Cairns the Cairns 2.Have 2.Have you participated you participated in aninIronman an Ironman eventevent before? before? Community Community to have to have this event? this event? ANGELA: ANGELA: We have We have beenbeen coaching coaching participants participants for the for the

ANGELA: ANGELA: This This eventevent provides provides so much so much for the forCairns the Cairns community community - firstly, - firstly, the opportunity the opportunity to participate to participate or or CHRIS: CHRIS: Yes, IYes, did aI did soloa 70.3 solo last 70.3year last here year here in Cairns. in Cairns. volunteer volunteer in such in such a fantastic a fantastic eventevent right right here here in our in our hometown hometown is very is very significant. significant. Secondly, Secondly, the influx the influx of of CLARE: CLARE: This will Thisbe will IM70.3 be IM70.3 number number 10, which 10, which is quite is quite visitors visitors to thetoarea the area that helps that helps to keep to keep so many so many local local an exciting an exciting milestone! milestone! It willItbe will mybe3rd myin3rd Cairns. in Cairns. businesses businesses viableviable during during the event, the event, as well as well as the as the money money that locals that locals spendspend to prepare to prepare for the forIronman the Ironman all all 3.What 3.What are the are biggest the biggest challenges challenges you face you face whenwhen year year roundround - coaching - coaching fees, fees, cycling cycling expenses, expenses, training training for anforevent an event like this? like this? footwear, footwear, swimswim gear gear and lessons....the and lessons....the list goes list goes on! on! ANGELA: ANGELA: The biggest The biggest challenge challenge for our for participants our participants is managing is managing their their training training load. load. WhenWhen training training for aforCHRIS: a CHRIS: I haveI have watched watched this event this event comecome to town to town everyevery triathlon, triathlon, you are youessentially are essentially training training for three for three sports sports year year and it and brings it brings such such a great a great atmosphere atmosphere to beto be all inall one. in one. ThereThere is a fine is a balance fine balance between between getting getting in involved in involved in. The in. The community community are so aresupportive so supportive and and enough enough good good quality quality training, training, and overdoing and overdoing it withit too with everyone too everyone needsneeds to gettodown get down and support and support thesethese people people muchmuch quantity. quantity. Additionally, Additionally, mostmost of our of participants our participants tryingtrying their their hardest. hardest. Not to Not mention to mention the international the international are working are working full time, full time, as well as as well managing as managing a family a family past 5past years 5 years for the forIronman the Ironman event.event.

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athletes athletes this this eventevent also also brings brings to town to town and and the the in myinage my group age group at Western at Western Sydney Sydney IM70.3 IM70.3 last year, last year, exposure exposure worldworld wide wide for our forcommunity. our community. and doing and doing a PB atime PB time for my forride my and riderun. and But run.the Butthing the thing I remember I remember mostmost from from everyevery race race I've done I've done is having is having CLARE: CLARE: It is such It is such a privilege a privilege that Cairns that Cairns gets gets to host to host my family my family waiting waiting for me forinme theinfinish the finish chute! chute! There's There's the Asia-Pacific the Asia-Pacific Championships! Championships! Having Having professional professional nothing nothing like seeing like seeing their their proudproud facesfaces at theatend the of end a of a athletes, athletes, international international athletes athletes and people and people from from all long all race long race and knowing and knowing you've you've mademade it! it! over Australia over Australia visit the visitregion the region is absolutely is absolutely fantastic fantastic for for 6.What 6.What advice advice wouldwould you give you give to someone to someone who who is is boosting boosting the local the local economy economy and putting and putting Cairns Cairns on the on the thinking thinking aboutabout doingdoing their their first first Ironman Ironman or Ironman or Ironman map.map. LukeLuke McKenzie, McKenzie, the 2013 the 2013 winner, winner, is always is always 70.3?70.3? saying saying that Cairns that Cairns is hisisfavourite his favourite race race on the onworld the world ANGELA: ANGELA: StartStart small. small. BuildBuild slowly. slowly. Listen Listen to your to body. your body. circuit, circuit, and I and personally I personally couldn't couldn't thinkthink of a better of a better placeplace Prioritise Prioritise stretch stretch and strength and strength conditioning. conditioning. Choose Choose to race! to race! It truly It truly is racing is racing in paradise. in paradise. quality quality training training over quantity. over quantity. EnjoyEnjoy the crazy, the crazy, exciting exciting 5.What 5.What is your is your favourite favourite memory memory from from a past a past triathlon triathlon rollercoaster rollercoaster ride! ride!

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ANGELA: ANGELA: Last Last year year we had we our had first our first teamteam member member CHRIS: CHRIS: My advice My advice to anyone to anyone who is who thinking is thinking of doing of doing a a complete complete the full theIronman full Ironman event.event. My favourite My favourite memory memory 70.3 is 70.3 justis do justit!do Setit!aside Set aside somesome time time to find to afind coach a coach is seeing is seeing our team our team stay late stay in late theinevening the evening to cheer, to cheer, who can whodo cana do training a training plan plan with you, with someone you, someone who is who is encourage encourage and support and support him as him heas completed he completed this goal. this goal. qualified qualified and someone and someone that has that done has done it before. it before. HaveHave SuchSuch a proud a proud moment moment for me foras me a coach. as a coach. fun with fun it, with theit,best the feeling best feeling is getting is getting across across the finish the finish line on line the onday! the day! CHRIS: CHRIS: I haveI have so many so many memories memories from from past events past events it's it's hard hard to pick to pick one. one. FromFrom wishing wishing complete complete strangers strangers CLARE: CLARE: Jump, Jump, and then and then think!think! Commit Commit to a 70.3 to a before 70.3 before luck luck at the at start the start line to linecycling to cycling up the up picturesque the picturesque your your brainbrain realises realises what what you'reyou're doing, doing, and then and then figurefigure captain captain cook cook highway highway and the and crowd the crowd of encouraging of encouraging it outitalong out along the way! the way! Because Because honestly, honestly, you'llyou'll nevernever be be localslocals on the on esplanade the esplanade pushing pushing you through you through to theto the able able to rationalise to rationalise racing racing 70.3 70.3 milesmiles and ifand youif don't you don't finishfinish line. line. jump,jump, then then you'llyou'll nevernever do it!do (Oh, it! and (Oh,have and have FUN FUN alongalong the way!). the way!). CLARE: CLARE: My favourite My favourite memory memory is definitely is definitely placing placing 3rd 3rd

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HAYLEY LISTER | 24YRS OLD | AGE GROUP TRIATHLETE FROM FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND Hayley works for Bendigo Bank on the Tablelands as a Local Connection Coordinator. ‘I’m known as a lot of things. Wife, full time local coordinator for a an , ni tudent, nance guru for a local running group, a big cousin and a friend. On June 9, I hope to also be known as an Ironman. Triathlon torpedoed into my life two years ago. I had the privilege of cheering on my Uncle as he became an Ironman for the rst time. When he ran down that red carpet, I was certain that I too would be an Ironman one day (despite the fact that I couldn’t swim, couldn’t run and could barely cycle). As soon as I had the courage to vocalise this dream, I was embraced and uplifted by an amazing group of girls with one thing in common - FOHER Co. These girls have faced the blood, sweat, tears, cramps, ratty hair and victories by my side. Without FOHER, my incredible coach, my amazing husband and my local tri community, I might never have discovered that ‘Anything is Possible’. Despite the setbacks and obstacles, I believe in my ability to achieve great things - in Triathlon and in life. y hope is that you ll nd yourself a community who will do the same for you.’

Style SUPPLIERS MODEL | Hayley Lister PHOTOGRAPHY | Pretty in Pictures STOCKIST | FOHER Co FOHER Aurora Celeste Sleeved Aero Performance Triathlon Suit | $299 WWW.FOHER.CO FOHER Co will have a pop up shop at the IRONMAN Cairns Sport and Lifestyle Expo. The FOHER Co booth will be located at the tip of the lagoon. Thurs 6 June 9.00am-5.00pm Fri 7 June 9.00am-7.30pm Sat 8 June 9.00am-5.00pm OASIS HOT TIP: FOHER Co will be launching an event exclusive range so we advise to get in early to avoid suffering a major case of FOMO!

only premium Italian fabrics and components featuring the latest Triathlon, Cycling and Run technological innovations, each Endurance Apparel for Men and garment is designed and Women. constructed with performance, efficient comfort and style in mind. FOHER Co was founded in 2014 by Queensland sisters Hannah Hogan To cater to a growing demand, and Kylie Anderson who recognised FOHER Co launched their FOBRO that female athletes deserved apparel range for men in May 2019 ethically and sustainably made with an exclusive line at IRONMAN performance apparel designed Australia. ‘We are thrilled to finally specifically for them, by women be offering kit to our FOBRO who themselves ' tri '. community. These guys have been sitting on the sidelines patiently ‘FOHER Co is a local brand. Hannah waiting for us to release our mens lives in Brisbane, and I’m in Cairns. range since we first launched We both grew up in Townsville. We FOHER almost five years ago’ definitely love that people want to Hannah says. support local!’ Kylie says. Using

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FOHER Co is regularly called upon to create custom garments for individuals and teams. ‘We recognise that athletes want to stand out, to be easily recognised by their family and friends. FOHER becomes a part of their personal journey, they are essentially living their lives in FOHER. Who wouldn’t want their finish line photos to be as epic as possible! Businesses and teams also deserve to have their branding represented in a professional and stylish manner. An investment in FOHER custom garments means that your team kit is of the highest quality and your branding will stand out’ Kylie says.

MEGAN HENDRY | 29YRS OLD | AGE GROUP TRIATHLETE FROM FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND Megan works in a cafe on the Tablelands, is also an uxiliary ire ghter at ungaburra station and assists a number of small businesses with their administration work. ‘Always loved sports as a kid, played everything that came to the area. In November 2014, Yungaburra was hosting there very rst triathlon and it sounded interesting. Had a bit of history swimming, been riding mountain bikes, couldn’t really run, but thought I’d have a go. Raced in the sprint distance event and absolutely loved it, since then I was hooked. In the last few years I’ve raced in a variety of events from Sprint distance, full Ironman and 2 World Championships. Most recently taking the title of Age Group (25-29yr) Champion at Mooloolaba. This year the focus is IRONMAN Cairns 70.3 before heading to Europe for two world championship races. “I absolutely love racing in Cairns. The atmosphere on the run course is like nowhere else, it’s so amazing and the boost if gives you when you’re running on empty is pretty incredible.” 2 x IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship uali er 2 x Standard Distance World Championship uali er. urrent ustralian National Champion for the 25-29 Age Group. Next up Megan will be racing the ITU Grand Final from 29th August to 1st September 2019 in Lausanne, Switzerland. A week later Megan will be racing the ironman 70.3 world championship in Nice, France.

Megan is wearing the exclusive custom FOHER Co Ambassador Race Cycle Jersey and Aero Bibshort

The importance of giving back to the Community that supports FOHER Co is paramount to the FOHER Co business philosophy.

collaborations support local business growth and promote the accessibility of triathlon to especially women of all ages and abilities. Our brand Ambassadors ‘On a strictly fnq basis, FOHER Co are instrumental in providing employs many local businesses in support, encouragement and a fun our garment manufacture and vibe to athletes at these events.’ distribution, directly supporting local jobs and economy’ Kylie says. ‘We are really proud of our Community engagement and love ‘We sponsor a range of local races giving back. For example, we offer and events, most recently the Pink free hair braids at the FOHER Co Lady womens only triathlon in 'Braid Station' which you can find at Townsville and the Yungaburra our booth at the IRONMAN Cairns Triathlon on the Tablelands. These Sport and Lifestyle Expo on

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Saturday afternoon. We offer this service to enhance participation, have fun and provide support for women and girls. We encourage athletes to come and chat, meet fellow participants, use it as a bit of an insta-meet! You never know who you might bump into at the FOHER Co booth! When our guys and girls get their FOHER on, they are part of an inclusive and passionate community, which goes a long way in a sport that can otherwise be very isolating’. Kylie says.

DR KYLIE ANDERSON | DIRECTOR FOHER CO | AGE GROUP TRIATHLETE FROM FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND “As someone with a zest for life and family, I have found my calling at FOHER Co. When women wear FOHER, they are a part of something truly special. Community. Cooperation. Companionship. Thats the Co in FOHER Co.”

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Wellbeing

Quality over QUANTITY FITNESS Karen Skudder Personal Trainer Unless you’re getting paid to swim, bike, and run, you probably don’t have the time to spend hours and hours every week training. So how do you make the best of the training time you have? It is all about quality over quantity. Consistency Is Key The most important step you can take to improve your training, and to help make it to the starting line, is consistency. This may sound simple, but, this is the number one thing most people are lacking in their training. It is all too easy to skip a workout one night when a meeting goes late, and again for that family birthday party, and again when the weather turns cold or wet. The list of excuses can go on as long as your arm! But before you know it those missed individual training sessions add up to a lot of missed training days. Everyone has life outside of triathlon, so how can you make triathlon training fit into your busy schedule? 1. Have A Plan – You should know what workout you are doing on any given day before you lace up your shoes and head out the door. If you are training on

your own, without a coach – there are tonnes of books and articles to help your preparation. If you prefer a triathlon coach, there are a few fantastic coaches in Cairns, or online that can offer you as much or as little help as you require. Whatever method you chose, by a bit of forward planning you won’t waste any of your precious training hours trying to decide what you are going to do that day. 2. Schedule Time For Your Workouts – Treat your training just like an important meeting. If you block out time for training in advance you will have no excuse to skip your bike ride, gym session or run come the weekend. 3. Have Backup Plans – Always be prepared for the unexpected. Is rain on its way to mess up your outdoor training regimen? Get to the cover of your gym for a high intensity workout. Don’t let high winds, rain, and hail stop you from getting your sessions in. 4. Find a training partner – Even if you don’t always train together, you are more likely to stick to your plan if you have someone counting on you! Good Luck. Train Hard.

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Long Hair.. WHO CARES HAIR EMMA GELLING Blended

These famous words we have heard Our hair grows on average about over and over again. 1cm per month, so roughly 12cm a year. When thinking about the Long hair became fashionable in length of your hair currently, how the 60s when women were able to old are the ends? 7, 8, 10 years wear their hair out. This quickly old... Have a think about your colour went wild in the 70s and 80s when history the last 10years have you fashion took a creative turn. For gone for blonde to brown?, the years as women we have fought the products you have used, how many battle of deciding to grow or cut our times you have straightened it or hair. Usually this comes down to curled it? All these impact the boredom or time.So why is it today health of our hair. The longer your that long hair is seen as easy to hair the more lifestyle impact it maintain and is this really the case. have incurred. This is why home Long hair can mean many things, care is so important. Weekly most of my salon guests over the treatments, thermal protectants years tend to choose to keep their and a professional grade shampoo locks as they feel more attractive or is a good place to start. they are super time poor and just Create a relationship with your pull it up. Little do they realise that stylist, don’t think because you have long hair actually takes more time long hair it’s a quick trim, and it’s and potentially more effort. nothing special. Understanding the Here are some things to consider correct layering and texture caring for when it comes to your techniques for your hair can vary from person to person. So by long hair.

building a good relationship with your stylist you can create a long hair style that you enjoy showing off. Get creative with designs. If you have spent the last few years growing your locks and all you do is pull it up, either chop it or book in for a one on one consult with your stylist to learn how to style it. At Blended hair we offer midweek blowdrys for our salon guests starting at only $20. We also offer one on one stylish sessions starting at $30. Or if you are still unsure, book in for a complimentary consult If you love the length show it off. If you don’t love it, cut it. If you don’t know how to style it, learn how. If you don’t have time, cut it. If your unsure, book a consult.

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With a promotion comes the responsibility to lead and manage a team effectively. We must transition from doing work to getting work done through others. A clear shift from delivery to direction which can be met with some difficulty and stress without any formal management support. These “accidental managers” are left to sink or swim. Delving deeper into the core competency of Emotional Intelligence, IML (ANZ) Cairns Regional Advisory Committee invite you to an upcoming Masterclass Workshop taking place on Tuesday, 27th June 2019 which will help you demystify Emotional Intelligence and provide an in-depth understanding into how managing ones-self will allow you to become a better manager and a more intentional leader. For more information, reach out to the Institutes Regional Queensland Relationship Manager, Emmagen Carr at emmagen.carr@managersandleaders.com.au or visit the Institute's website managersandleaders.com.au

Business

Tips for a SMOOTH EOFY... ACCOUNTANT CHARISSE RUSSELL Director The end of financial year is fast approaching and like so many business owners this time of year can be a little hectic. The team at HKS Russell have collated some tips for a smooth EOFY. STOCK TAKE We know the last thing you want to do at the end of the financial year is a stock take, but it’s important that you perform a stock count, so it is accounted for correctly in the books. Make sure to identify any stock that needs to be written off or is damaged and report this accordingly. PAYG PAYMENT SUMMARIES If you have employees, you will need to ensure that you reconcile your payroll system and process the last pay run for the financial year and issue their PAYG Payment Summary by the 14 July. You will also need to lodge the summaries to the ATO electronically or manually by the 14 August.

opportunity to review how cloud technology can help you run your business better and efficiently. Review your existing processes and procedures and ask yourself “How can this be automated?” or “Can this be automated?”.

stand the story behind your numbers. Did you make a profit. Did you make a loss. Was the income you generated in line with your expectation. Were there any expenses that seemed large or higher than expected. What will you change or do differently in the next 12 months. What do you want to achieve over the next 12 months.

We find that when a business owner changes their accounting system to a cloud platform, it eases their pain when it comes to their accounting and book-keeping AND it allows them to track their income and expenses with The above is not a comprehensive list, but we hope it’s a starting point to ease. make this EOFY a smooth one. From my team to yours…we wish you a Happy SGC CONTRIBUTION A good way to reduce your tax bill at the EOFY! end of the year is to pay your superannuation guarantee before 30 Charisse Russell is a Chartered Accountant June [if possible]. To do that you will with over 18 years’ experience in need to have processed your last pay accounting, audit and taxation. Her passion run for June and then submit + pay lies in changing lives through her approach in your superannuation. [NB: superannu- being a coach, advisor and mentor. Charisse ation is only deductible when paid]. has two gorgeous munchkins and has an amazing husband. She is backed by an

CLOUD TECHNOLOGY THE STORY BEHIND YOUR NUMBERS amazing team that is HKS Russell. The end of the financial year is a great The EOFY is also a great time to under- [Business | Accounting | Consultants].

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ear Agony Aunt, My wife and I have separated and my wife has taken our kids with her. I am worried that my wife will control the time I can see my kids and she has told me she wants to move down south to be near her parents. If that happens I am frightened I will lose my kids for good! From, Sad Dad

arrangements for the children and how you are to spend time with them and communicate with them. When the Court is asked to make parenting orders, the Family Law Act requires the Court to consider the â&#x20AC;&#x153;best interestsâ&#x20AC;? of the children. Generally it is considered to be in the best interest of a child to have a meaningful relationship with both parents if this is possible.

resolutions processes are available to separating couples to help them resolve the issues between them. For parenting orders you must attend mediation and obtain a Certificate to confirm that a genuine attempt at Family Dispute Resolution was made. I would encourage you to seek legal advice if your wife does try to prevent you seeing your children.

At present there is a presumption at law that parents have equal Kind regards, parental responsibility for making Tamlyn Leahy decisions that are in the best Family Lawyer interests of children. Therefore your wife should be consulting with you about important decisions regarding the children including facilitating your relationship with them. Although there are some exceptions to this presumption such as a threat of family violence or abuse.

Dear Sad Dad, First and foremost if your wife is anticipating on relocating with your children she must get your consent to the relocation. She cannot just move away and take the children away from their father. If she were to do this the Court would not look favourably on her actions and the Court could order the return of your children. The Court encourages parents to reach agreement on the future care If you are managing to arrangements for their children. communicate with your ex you After all, the two of you are the should try and reach an agreement experts when it comes to parenting with her about the ongoing care your children! Family dispute

A Special Thank You to all our Sponsors! What is the Business Liaison Association? You may have seen their logo or heard the name mentioned when reading a school newsletter or maybe from a business associate. The Business Liaison Association is a not for profit association dedicated to providing a link from education to careers for Far North Queensland senior students. It is dedicated to advancing career opportunities and pathways for secondary students, and believes that amazing things can happen for students when schools and industry work together to enhance opportunities for young people. The many events co-ordinated by the Business Liaison Association attract more than 12,000 students from across FNQ who accessed the varied programs offered. The most noted events were: • Careers and Employment Expo • Business Breakfast Seminars with Keynote Speakers • Onsite Industry Visits • Visiting Experts Program • 22 Awards and Competitions sponsored by business and community groups

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BLA Chairperson, Angela Toppin says the association is uniquely placed to offer students many opportunities to interact with business and industry in Far North Queensland. This is made possible by the very generous financial support from our Corporate Sponsors. These sponsors are local businesses who believe in the service that we provide. This year the Association is working towards offering an increased range of Awards and Competitions, as well as expanding on the Business Breakfast Seminars. Our sincere thanks must go to our very loyal and committed sponsors who have supported us for many years, and we hope will continue to do so for many years to come â&#x20AC;&#x201C; You are making such a big difference for your young people! If you would like to become involved as a sponsor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Corporate, Event or Awards - please contact Kerrie Stanley, Executive Officer or Kym Copetti, Administration Officer - 4232 2310 to discuss the many sponsorship opportunities available.

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On May 10th, Spinal Life Australia’s Bringing ‘More’ Next Door Cairns Gala Dinner was held at Riley by Crystalbrook, raising vital funds for the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre, which is under construction now on the corner of Lake and Smith Streets. Proudly supported by Cairns Taxis, Cairns business and community leaders, as well as Spinal Life members and clients, enjoyed an evening of great food, entertainment, local stories and plenty of Cairns spirit. More details on this wonderful new facility can be found atwww.spinal.com.au/brining-more-next-door.

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