Oasis Magazine - Oct|Nov 2016

ISSUE 14 OCT | NOV 2016

THIS ISSUE Kate Fern Phil Anderson Emma Louise Ben & Kristy Vallely Monty Summers Meet … The Cuddle Crew

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CELEBRATING LIFE IN TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

Publisher’s Note Needless to say, we love this place!

And as the mercury rises, and we start frantically searching for the missing aircon remote control, so too are the pages of Oasis Mag hotting up.

Our front cover is on fire, and a million thanks goes to the endless talents of Mick Fuhrimann, Pip Miller and Bonnie Bridge for this result.

And of course, endless gratitude to Ben and Kristy Vallely, who took some time out of their filled schedules to play dress-ups for us. It’s not every day you have the Cairns’ Woman of the Year AND the Sausage King gracing the pages of your magazine! What a superb day!

But wait - there’s more! In the flick of just a couple of pages, you’ll be reading a story Cairns’ very own Emma Louise. Sam Davis from Northern Beach News certainly has sufficient writing chops, and we are thrilled to be able to publish his recent catchup with the local girl who, in just a few short years, went from belting out tunes as she donned the black and gold for EHUFC, to having a Top 5 record on the UK and European charts.

We’re invited into the home of Kate Fern, founder of The Power Of Pallets and recently accomplished TedX speaker, and chat with her about her next big move.

And we hear some intriguing stories about a day in the life of RFDS pilot Phil Anderson. I’m privileged to have had Phil as a surrogate big brother since I was a kid, and remote Australia is in safe hands with him as the newly appointed helm of the Cairns RFDS base.

We also catch up with a more-recent import to the tropics, Monty Summers, who has faced more hurdles than most of it, and yet continues to express gratitude for his experiences, and give back to the community through his work with the Sporting Wheelies.

And we round out this edition chatting to The Cuddle Crew - a group who have embraced the community. (Oh, the puns!)

In each issue of Oasis, we love delivering you inspiring stories of local people doing phenomenal things. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!

Please enjoy reading about the people who are setting the pace in FNQ, not just keeping up.

Jules

JULIANNE STEER | Publisher 0423 959 648 | hello@oasismagazine.com.au

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FILMS AT THE CAIRNS BOTANIC GARDENS

PRINCESS BRIDE

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Wednesday October 19 Gates open 5:30 Film starts at 7pm

Saturday October 29 Gates open 5:30 Film starts at 7pm

THE FISHER KING

Wednesday November 16 Gates open 5:30 Film starts at 7pm

All details and ticket sales – www.starrynightcinema.com.au

Contact Jessica for more information P: 4088 1012 or E: jessica.masters@arts.qld.gov.au

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CONTENTS

OCT | NOV 2016 INSIDE:

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Publisher’s Note A Few of our Favourite Things Cairns Tropical Writers Festival Warner’s Corner Food Vixen Hayley Gillespie

events

Melbourne Cup COCA Making A Difference Christmas Party

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people

At Home With: Karen Fern Emma Louise Spill The Beans At Work With: Phil Anderson No Place like Home: Dr Megan Rossi

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style wellbeing

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Fitness: Carissa Moss Hand Clinic: Emma Kite Beauty: Cheryl & Emily Brooking Nutrition: Dorothy Richmond

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Styling: Jan Warnock Property: Geena Court Strata Property: Kelly Roberts Insurance: Shannon Telley Mortgages: Michele Annison

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Fashion Shoot

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business

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Chamber Chatter: Deb Hancock CCIQ: Amy Turnbull

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meet

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Meet ... The Cuddle Crew

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CAIRNS TROPICAL WRITERS FESTIVAL 2016 SUCCESS Magda Szubanski packed the signature literary dinner on Saturday night, enthralling the crowd with a generous 1.5 hours of storytelling about her family background and her life based on her award-winning memoir, Reckoning.

On Sunday, she extended that with new insights for the day crowd in conversation with Suellen Maunder of JUTE Theatre Company.

Stan Grant, as a Waradjuri man and internationally renowned journalist who has filed from over 70 countries, drew a standing ovation for his powerful address,

The headliners Magda Szubanski and Stan Grant proved to be the biggest crowd-pleasers at the fifth biennial Cairns Tropical Writers Festival in August.

Writing about indigenous Affairs to influence All Australians.

On the Friday night, there were several local books launched, including Heather Farmer’s The Longest Decade: a Literary Memoir of the 1940s, Claine Keily’s poetry book Somewhere Milk and Sugar, and Philip Newey’s Christian de Palma: Man of Letters.

“The 2016 festival was twice the size of previous years, with over 80 presenters and nearly 60 sessions,“ said festival programmer Eve Stafford.

“We also had funding from three tiers of government and a record number of new sponsors, including Oasis Magazine.”

“There was a strong identity

stream with Indigenous authors, and local authors from culturally diverse backgrounds discussing their stories of migration and settlement,” she said.

“Other drawcards were visiting authors from all over the country, including Kári Gíslason whose Icelandic Sagas and the Vikings session proved a hit.”

“We are trying to grow to festival in two directions at once by the end of the decade - nationally and internationally, as well as keeping it firmly grounded in our own region and sense of place,” she added.

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even more like a marriage. So I have two wives, my wife Fleur and my work wife Inkie, which really when I think about it, is kinda bigamy (I usually forewarn an impending Dad’s joke, not today).

WARNER’S CORNER Dave Warner | STAR 102.7

Perfect Pairs

A successful breakfast radio partnership requires more working elements than a kettle factory. While tequila shots and bucket bongs in the studio at 5am are a close second and third, the most important element is the relationship and chemistry you share with your co-host.

It’s very much like a marriage without the ‘adult cuddles’, which ironically makes it

And clearly the reason so many great partnerships are successful is because each player brings something unique to the table which complements the other to create the whole; Dolce & Gabbana, Benson & Hedges, Simon & Garfunkel or Cookies & Cream. One of the most infamous pairings in the history of partnerships would have to be Lance Armstrong & Erythropoietin (EPO).

You don’t pick up seven consecutive Tour de France victories without a truckload of chemistry and these two had it in spades, or vials, or something.

But my all time favourite partnership was the relationship between a man and a horse that shone through the

darkness of the Great Depression and gave hope to a young nation out of work; Phar Lap and his strapper Tommy Woodcock. Before Tommy came along, Bobby (Phar Lap’s stable name) was a tall, awkward and lazy hack headed for the glue factory. They were so close Bobby wouldn’t eat unless Tommy was in charge of the chaff bag and Tommy used to sleep next to Bobby in his stall at night. They formed a powerful bond of love, trust and loyalty that together allowed them to achieve the impossible with Phar Lap arguably the greatest thoroughbred that ever raced. This amazing partnership ended in California in April 1932 when Phar Lap died in the arms of his best friend soon after winning North America’s richest race in track record time.

Here’s a shout out to the partnerships and collaborations that enrich not only our home lives or work lives but our whole lives.

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FOOD VIXEN

COOKING UP A STORM WITH Java Boy It’s safe to say we’ve embraced the cooking culture. From Masterchef to MKR, us foodies just love to watch amateur and professional chefs sweating it out over whether their croquembouche is going to be a massive fail or not. But if Matt’s cravat isn’t your thing and you don’t think you’re going to be wanting to recreate the snow egg anytime soon what can you do if you simply want to hone your skills and impress your friends without the all the cameras and fan fare? And here we have the recipe for how I found myself at a Stratford cooking class run by two professional chefs one wintery Saturday evening.

Chefs Brandon and Dimitri - or Java Boy as they’re collectively known - are two mates who are not only accomplished chefs, but also have that all important passion for food. Brandon’s experiences have seen him working for the likes of Neil Perry and Ben Shewry, while Dimitri can lend his love of cookery to his mum who was a professional chef herself. He finished his apprenticeship at the age of 19 (I couldn’t even boil an egg when I was 19) and has since worked as Executive Sous Chef at Tamarind and the Pullman Reef Casino. Qualifications aside, this dynamic duo whom kicked off their first class in July of this year are both welcoming and entertaining, which helps to keep things pretty relaxed throughout the class.

Asian cuisine was the name of the game

for this particular cooking class with Tuna Tartare, Son In Law Eggs, Nam Jim Oysters, Chicken Laksa and even Singapore Slings just to name a few. The cooking classes are relatively small (10-12) and you can be as hands-on or as hands-off as you like.

I chose to simply sit and watch, not because I didn’t want to get involved, but because I had only a week prior had a nasty stack on my mountain bike and my hands weren’t quite up to the intimate challenge of preparing food for others. Despite me thinking that I’m an awesome cook (not counting my consistent baking disasters) I still learnt plenty of tips to take home with me, met some awesome people and enjoyed something a little different on my Saturday night.

Without a doubt the best part of attending a cooking class with Java Boy is all the delicious food you get to indulge in! The second best part is the instant street cred you get with your mates the next time you have a dinner party and you tell them you made the wontons from scratch. Java Boy’s cooking classes run up to twice a month with themes changing regularly. Check out their Facebook page for details of the next class or call Brandon on 0488 605 653.

Follow Foodvixen on Facebook and Instagram for Cairns cafe and restaurant reviews and foodie news.

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THE ARTS

HAYLEY GILLESPIE ARTIST

Summer Fun

As the year flies by, we find ourselves in the midst of the last handful of months for 2016!

This means Summer is on it’s way - hand in hand with Christmas.

This year has sprung a variety of beautiful little local shops with handmade products by local artisans. When looking for gifts, try the smaller local businesses too. They are tucked away in the CBD and its alleyways alongside the gorgeous new cafes, so you can also stop for some much need refreshments.

New markets are springing up too, ‘Makin’ Whoopee’ Markets begin on 15 October down Graff Alley, Grafton Street. Expect to find all hand crafted objects, food and live music, and shop for gifts you will never have to worry that someone has already! If you love the new vibe on the streets as the city comes alive again, support these shops and workshops as much as you can to keep it that way. You can meet the makers, order something “bespoke” and unique that no one else will have.

October is also Reef Feast time at beautiful Palm Cove. A hub of food and drink from our region, live music and activities for all the family, this is not to be missed! Pretend you

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are on holiday and spoil yourself from 6-9 October.

Tons of great Music at the tanks right now, look out for the popular indie band Boy and Bear on 25-26 November, as well as the monthly markets occurring on 30 October and 27 November. Exhibitions continue and the Sydney comedy Festival providing the merriment on 16 October.

Crosswell Hall is looking after theatre goers until we have our new performing arts centre. Brass Sweat and Tears, our award winning Cairns Brass’s annual show, and it is just terrific! Held on 29-30 November. The whole family will enjoy this one!

The Cairns Regional Gallery are as ever providing a diverse and deluxe selection of events, public programs and artists’ talks.

There really is something here for everyone over the next two months. Pop your head in the door and grab a Dekko Magazine at the counter; it’s free, full of beautiful images and information on everything happening!

Become a member and get it sent to your door, along with free unlimited entry and discounts on everything from the shop, café next door, art classes and more.

events

ARTS | THEATRE | ENTERTAINMENT

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Giddy Up!

2016 Melbourne Cup Day Fundraising Luncheon Ochre Restaurant at Harbour Lights Tuesday, November 1st

$95 per ticket

11.30am

$700 per table of 8

Welcome drink & 3 course meal

Fashions on the Field Sensational Raffle Prizes Calcutta & Sweeps

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TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD SWOOPS INTO CAIRNS

The creative powerhouse behind the smash-hit, critically-acclaimed productions Animal Farm, 1984 and Wuthering Heights return with a new Australian play – Tequila Mockingbird.

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erforming at the Centre of Contemporary Arts for two nights only on Monday, October 31 and Tuesday, November 1, shake & stir’s Tequila Mockingbird visits themes of racial prejudice, the perversion of justice and the consequences of alcohol abuse, all in a uniquely Australian context.

relocated to the area.

Directed by Michael Futcher and featuring a cast of some of Queensland’s finest actors, it was nominated for six Matilda Awards in 2014 and won Best Mainstage Production.

“Only one local man possesses the strength to uncover the truth and defend the accused in the ultimate fight for what’s right but first, he must take care of other matters a little closer to home.”

After a woman is attacked in a remote Australian town, the racist underbelly rears its head as the community targets a young Indian doctor who has recently

“OUTSTANDING production… has you laughing, gasping, sickened, outraged, uplifted and saddened by turns in a deeply moving night,” – The Australian.

“This is a bold, brave work that examines the darker side of Australian culture lurking just below the surface and is an important piece of Australian theatre,” shake & stir’s artistic director Ross Balbuziente explains.

7.30pm 7.30 pm Monday October 31 11am & 7.30pm Tuesday November 1 Box Office 07 4088 1010 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www.artscairns.com.au 96 Abbott St Cairns

theatre

Centre of Contemporary Arts is a Queensland Government initiative operated by Arts Queensland

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Raise funds and walk with us to help more Australians beat blood cancer

Friday October 7 Tank 3, The Tanks, Edge Hill Cairns Join this walk at lightthenight.org.au or 1800 500 088

which held significant value to him during his treatment.

Monty fondly ranks it as the most humbling and memorable experience he’s ever had.

After that, Monty he set his sights on the 2011 World Transplant Games in Sweden, where he smashed World Records in the 400m and 800m and earned 3 gold and 2 bronze medals.

The Australian Transplant Games was next on Monty’s radar, where he put his name to all records from 200m to 5km.

Although many of us would think this was enough, Monty also undertook tertiary study in Exercise Science and Business Management at University of Queensland, and began looking for a vocational challenge to insatiate his yearning to make a difference.

MONTY SUMMERS Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association

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Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (A.L.L) at 17, he then spent the next two years in and out of hospital.

In 2007, he received a bone marrow transplant and spent nearly 100 days in isolation, waiting for his body to accept the transplant. “The transplant was one of the toughest processes of the journey where I was most alone; treatment was

Tragically, just hours after seeing his son achieve such sporting greatness, Monty’s dad suffered a major haemorrhage, and would never return home from South Africa.

“There were plenty of highs and lows, but I kept reminding myself that, while leukaemia was a large part of my life, it was not the entirety of it. I wanted to live and to give back to those who gave to me.”

Whilst Monty admits that he entered a depressed lull after the loss of his father, the downtime allowed him to refocus, and gave him a refresher of his values. And with a renewed vigour, he applied for a position with Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association in Cairns. It was an opportunity to work with a people to take their dream as far as possible. Their perspective on life is infectious, by just being a part of that environment inspires me to conquer my own mountains.

Less than 18 months after his transplant, Monty did just that. He ran 1200km from Brisbane to Longreach, raising just under $100,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation and A.E.I.O.U - two charities

“I’d also be lying if I said the Cairns lifestyle wasn’t also an incentive to come up here. There are so many adventures to be had up here, and so many good people to share them with.”

WORDS: JULES STEER / IMAGES: SUPPLIED onty Summers final year at school didn’t pan out quite the way he had planned it.

Wanting one more chance to prove that he was stronger than leukaemia, Monty won 3 Gold, a Silver and a Bronze medal, and broke three world records at the 2013 World Transplant Games in South Africa. Monty recalls that having his dad screaming at him from the sidelines to use his heart to get over the line was a major motivation for his success.

at its most intense,” Monty recalls.

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THE LAW

MADONNA GALEANO MACDONNELL’S LAW

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THE TOP 6 THINGS TO SERVE AT YOUR

Christmas party

The silly season is looming. As the most anticipated event of the year, employers need to be mindful of their continued duty to their employees.

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he relaxed informal atmosphere, the excitement of the looming Christmas break and access to alcohol creates the perfect breeding ground for an increased risk of: * employees being injured; * sexual harassment bullying; and

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* inappropriate behaviour.

By following these six hot tips, employers can discharge their obligations to employees in preparation for the upcoming festive season.

1. Send an email to all staff a week before the Christmas Party reminding them that: (a) Christmas parties are still “work functions” and their behaviour must

comply with workplace policies.

If your workplace has a drug and alcohol policy or sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying policy remind staff to review these policies and be familiar with them. With the rise in social media you should also remind staff about using these platforms whilst at work functions. (b) It is their responsibility to drink responsibly and where appropriate legally; and (c) They should make any necessary travel arrangements to get home safely at the end of the event and a reminder of the legal driving limits.

In circumstances where you are holding a function which is a significant distance from the workplace you may consider

arranging a courtesy coach or cab charge vouchers for staff.

function and to address any escalating behaviour.

2. Send invitations to staff setting out the specific hours of the function. If there are plans to hold an “after party” you should be aware that until such time as the “after party” comes to an end it will remain a work function.

6. If any complaints are received following the function, ensure that you deal with them promptly and thoroughly.

3. Ensure that the quantity of alcohol available is proportionate to the food being served.

* one pinch of responsibility for each employee;

4. Limit the ability of employees to consume excessive amounts of alcohol. If you are going to have an “open bar” you should take extra precautions to ensure the responsible service of alcohol. In the Fair Work Commission it was found that “it is contradictory and self-defeating for an employer to require compliance with its usual standards of behaviour at a function but at the same time allow the unlimited service of free alcohol.” 1 5. of

For a delightful Christmas party, we recommend

* 1 serving size of Christmas Ham with all the trimmings; * Responsible service of alcohol; and * Barrels of laughter Christmas Cheer.

and

For all your employment law enquiries, contact the team at MacDonnell’s Law. 1 Keenan v Leighton Boral Amey Joint Venture [2015] FWC 3156

Nominate a member staff to “supervise” the

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CAIRNS BUSINESS WOMEN’S CLUB OCTOBER LUNCHEON

TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER 11:30AM - 2PM SHANGRI-LA, CAIRNS WITH GUEST SPEAKER

Betty Kitchener MIND MATTERS MENTAL HEALTH IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS Promoting mental health in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility. However small you decide to start, take the first step towards a more mentally healthy workplace today. Healthy workplaces deliver greater productivity, improve workforce participation and increase social inclusion. It’s important to get this right because the consequences of ill health on individuals, their families, communities and the economy are profound. Discover strategies for creating a safe, mentally healthy, resilient and supportive work environment.

Betty Kitchener is the CEO of MHFA Australia and an Adjunct Professor at Deakin University. Betty is qualified and experienced as an educator, registered nurse, counsellor and basic researcher.

Betty and her husband Professor Tony Jorm co-founded the MHFA Program in 2000. She has facilitated the spread of the MHFA Program across Australia and to 20 other countries. Betty, having experienced recurrent major depression herself, brings an important consumer perspective to her work. She has received numerous awards for her MHFA work, including an Exceptional Contribution to Mental Health Services Award, an Order of Australia Medal in 2008 and became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015.

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YOUR PERSONAL BRAND Deb Johnstone has a background of management in small business.

She is the founder of Transformational Pathways Australia and the creator of a group-coaching program for small business owners, Mindset 4 Business Success. She assists professionals and business people to take their life and business to the next level.

Nicky Jurd’s speaking specialty is in composing and delivering informative, audiencedriven presentations around the effective engagement of customers by small business people through the use of web tools and social media. She works hard to keep the message in plain English ‘people speak’ and participants are rewarded with easy, practical advice.

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Two annual membership options: Individual membership $132 (inc. GST) Corporate Membership $330 (inc. GST) Corporate membership covers 3-5 employees from the same organisation

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With Guest Speaker

Mary Coustas

Mary is a writer/performer well known for her performance in Wogs out of Work and for her character Effie developed for the high rating TV sitcom Acropolis Now. She won a Best Comedy Performer Logie Award for performing the character Effie.

Anyone who has followed Mary’s career as popular in-yourface TV and stage character Effie may be surprised to learn of the trials she has gone through. Coping with the deaths of her father, grandmother and her daughter Stevie, Mary provides an intimate view of her life experiences. Mary also explains that though there is loss in life, there is, amongst the pain and tragedy, hope and humour too.

In a voice rich with big-hearted generosity and quick-witted humour, Mary shares her heartbreak, tears and gifts and the life lessons she hopes can help others also coping with stress.

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People At Home With …

KATE FERN At Work With …

PHIL ANDERSON

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ate Fern founded not-for-profit organisation The Power of Pallets, with the aim of reducing the amount of wood pallets going into landfill. For every tonne diverted, 670kg of carbon monoxide is saved, and we get the chance to buy some funky looking ethical furniture.

Since its inception in 2013, it has evolved and taken on more social responsibility, and now runs five different Work for the Dole programs that support participants to upskill and find work. If you drive by the Buchan Street workshop you can see signage displaying the number of pallets saved, number of people placed in jobs and, the amount of money raised for charity.

been amazing. I’ve really been very lucky, very blessed, and I believe you should give back.’

I ask what Kate is most proud of with The Power of Pallets. She reflects on the differences between tangible and intangible outcomes and says, ‘We can raise money, and we know it’s going to great causes but we don’t actually see the end results.

With something like our Work for the Dole programs, it’s different.’

Profits from upcycled pallets are donated to local charities that encourage developments in animal welfare, homelessness, domestic violence and disaster aid, and there’s an annual auction and cocktail gala that fundraises specifically for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.

She remembers one participant who relocated to Cairns to move away from issues he was experiencing in his home town. Not able to find a job, he came to one of the Work for the Dole programs. ‘He was an amazing person, and a great worker. One day, an employer walked in and said “I want your best guy.” Well, we knew exactly who to recommend, and he still works for them til this day! When we have outcomes like that, where we see the end results, we can stand back and say “You know what? We did some good today.” ’

Talking about her motivations Kate explains that both her children were born at the Cairns hospital and her son, Lachlan, has epilepsy.

‘We all need a hospital at some stage of our lives, but we’ve needed it a bit more than others. Everyone at the hospital has always

Kate’s mum has been a Cairns business owner for 40+ years and Kate tells me that a refurbishment of one of her salons, using recycled pallets, was actually one of the very first pallet projects! Kate’s sister, Grace Lillian Lee, who did the salon refurb, is another name

you’re likely to have encountered. A Cairnsbased artist and designer (but currently in Adelaide) Grace has showcased internationally and curated this year’s CIAF fashion performance, Jana Jaral.

Both sisters are in high demand, and have been asked to present TEDxJCU talks.

Kate will be speaking about The Power of Pallets, Grace about fashion and culture.

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‘I can see everybody here. It’s for all ages, all body types and all levels of fitness. There will be mums and bubs classes, kids’ classes after school, classes for ultra fit people, and we’ll also have sessions for the ‘grey fits’ I ask how the preparation is going. Kate laughs and says, ‘Grace, she’s... artistic. She has a hundred different things going on! Right now she’s also working on a speech she’ll be delivering at the Women of the World Festival in Katherine’.

It sounds to me, however, as if Kate has a few things going on too. The annual Power of Pallets gala fundraiser is coming up, and the TEDxJCU talk falls one day before the grand opening of her brand new venture, Fit360.

An interactive gym that uses PRAMA technology, it is the first of its kind in Australia. Picture a giant, glow-in-the-dark arcade and you’re imagining what Fit360 looks like. The gym floors and walls integrate light, sound and sensors and in an ultimate rejection of treadmills and stationary bicycles, the technology responds to touch and pressure, and prompts gym-goers to react to visual cues.

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Unsurprisingly, Kate dislikes traditional gyms. ‘They are so anti-social! With Fit360, there’s no mirrors, no scales, it’s all about better health in a fun way.’ The new gym is completely inclusive. ‘I can see everybody here. It’s for all ages, all body types and all levels of fitness. There will be mums and bubs classes, kids’ classes after school, classes for ultra fit people, and we’ll also have sessions for the ‘grey fits’ - people like my mum. She told me she will only set foot inside the gym if it’s playing Elvis, though, so I said “Okay mum, I’ll play Elvis just for you”’.

I ask Kate how she manages all of these commitments and she talks about her strong support network. ‘I have lots of business ideas but everything needs to fit within our family schedule. Family is a huge priority for me. I have a fantastic husband.

My whole family is great! We all help each

other; we just get in there and get it done.

The day of CIAF we’re all running around stupidly to get Grace’s stuff sorted. At a Power of Pallets event, Grace will jump in and run the bar all night.’

She laughs about all her upcoming events and says, ‘September and October will be a write off for me. Bring on November, things will slow down on a bit. Doing nothing on a Sunday would be wonderful.’

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“I still love raw music. I’ll definitely do that again. And I want to do a super-stripped back album.

Music in its rawest form is something I love.�

Emma Louise . .

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mma Louise is only as happy as her songs let her be. “If I haven’t written a good one in a few weeks, it can be real doom and gloom,” the Cairns songstress says earnestly down a crackly phone line.

“I guess I only feel as good as the next song that I write. Cairns musician, Terry Doyle once told me that - and it’s so true.” It’s a startling confession for someone who says she stopped playing music for a year and contemplated a career in fashion instead.

Combining a rare flair for songwriting with inspired musical arrangements, Emma Louise’s sophomore offering, Supercry, is a synth-heavy affair accompanied by often hauntingly sombre melodies. The album’s lead single, ‘Talk, Baby Talk’, opens with hypnotic vocal percussion before a gentle crescendo leads into its refrain. ‘But all I want to do baby is just talk all night…’

The pre-chorus samples noises Emma Louise captured while touring the world.

“I had recorded trains in Japan and put that in there,” she says. “That was such an exciting song - when it came together

with the synths and samples. With Supercry, I was sort of experimenting.”

The experimentation hasn’t stopped either. Emma Louise started composing a new song after hearing the sound her phone makes when a text message is sending. “It sort of mimics a heartbeat,” she says.

But the song is still only as good as its foundations. “I like playing with sounds but I think my heart is truly in songwriting,” she says. “I always try to bring the emotion and feel of the song out.

Even the artwork, everything has to be a reflection of that. “I still love raw music.

I’ll definitely do that again. And I want to do a super-stripped back album. Music in its rawest form is something I love.”

Emma Louise returned home in September to perform to an adoring crowd at the Tanks Arts Centre, where songs from her new album were gratefully received.

“It’s my favourite venue in Australia,” she says. “It’s so beautiful. And I know I’m a bit biased. I’m so lucky growing up as a performer to have played there.

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Spilling

BOOMER - Doug Turnbull

With discussions about generation gap at the forefront of most conversations, we thought it was time we got the inside story on the pros and cons of each generation.

What activities did your childhood consist of?

GEN X - Alex Smith

DOUG: We didn’t have TV in our house until I was 12. And like today, most of it wasn’t worth watching. There were no pubs or clubs, and parties were held in family homes. If you asked a young lady out, you usually picked her up at her home and spent an uncomfortable 10 minutes being subtly, and sometimes not so subtly, threatened by her father. There were certainly no drugs in the community, although they started to appear in about 1968, but that was only for the adventurous ones. There was very little crime and a very small Police presence.

ALEX: I spent my days bike riding and tree climbing. My brother and I would hang around with the neighbour’s kids, and go to the park around the corner from us. I’d also spend a lot of time reading - I loved science and fantasy fiction as a kid.

GEN Y - Kate Dunne

KATE: I grew up on a farm in Babinda so we were never really indoors. We spent our days walking to the Boulders and creeks near our houses and riding motorbikes through the paddocks. Also hanging out at the local cafe “Munchies” for hours on end was always popular haha.

What were the major social issues you had to deal with in your youth?

DOUG: The Vietnam War. It caused a very sharp divide in public opinion. It’s hard for people today to understand the concerns we had about a nuclear holocaust. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, we were expecting a nuclear war on a daily basis. Society also had a growing awareness that women were subject to discrimination in the workforce.

From a very early age I remember being very puzzled by the fact that a woman could do the same job as a man, but be paid about 20% less in wages.

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ALEX: I grew up in the UK in the 80’s Thatcher’s era. It was the time of the Miner’s Strikes, and privatisation, and the Poll Tax Riots in London. Though I was young and really not interested (Hey! I was 16 - life was about my mates, trying to be cool) I didn’t really pay much attention to social issues, apart from watching the Berlin Wall come down. I was aware of what a momentous event that was.

KATE: I definitely think global warming and climate change is a huge issue. A more conscious effort needs to be made by everyone to minimise pollution to create a safer planet for us and future generations.

What is your favourite thing about your generation?

DOUG: I therefore grew up in a different social climate from today. Looking back, it was a very relaxed and safe. In that respect, I feel a bit sorry for young people today. I don’t think they will ever really know what it was like to live in that sort of a well-behaved, supportive and safe environment.

ALEX: That I got to experience freedom as a kid. I very much feel that I sit on the fence between the no computer era, a much simpler, freer time, based around imagination and friendships, and the new Modern Era of Internet, Social Media and 24 hr News Cycles. I feel that I have a good grasp of the world, and how people saw it in my Parents and Grandparents day, but that I’m able to turn the Modern world to my advantage through use of technology.

KATE: The opportunities that exist, being able to work for myself as my own boss is a lot easier and more encouraged then it would have been for my parents at my age. Also the ability to travel the world so easily and for the technology we have at our fingertips.

THE BEANS

... on the generational divide

What are your thoughts on the challenges Gen Y’s face stepping onto the property ladder.

DOUG: It was relatively easy to buy a house in my day. They didn’t cost very, much relative to wages. The situation today is completely different. Home ownership in Australia is now, I believe, just below 50%.

In Cairns housing is still affordable. Even so, mortgage payments, insurance and Council rates take up a much larger percentage of the family income than they used to, and I think home ownership is probably the biggest challenge facing young people with young families.

ALEX: I think it depends what you want out of life, as far as property goes. Certainly Gen X and the Baby Boomers had it easier than the Y’s will. The wage level is pretty much stagnant at the moment, making it harder for people to save a decent deposit.

Also, after the GFC, banks are SO much more hesitant to lend. It’s really about working hard to save, looking to the future

a bit earlier than my Generation had to.

It’s certainly going to help if the parents of Gen Y teach their kids early that they need to start setting money aside as soon as they can. The other thing, is that there is definitely a movement away from all of the excesses of the last 30 years, you don’t need to buy enormous houses. We have an advantage in Cairns that prices in general aren’t as ridiculous as they are in the Cities.

KATE: I think it’s definitely harder for my generation to break into the property market and I think the lack of decent full time employment contributes to this.

Describe a typical work ethic of your generation: DOUG: Every generation thinks it works harder than any subsequent generation.

I believe my generation generally had an excellent work ethic. I do think that some young people today have a theory that they should trade off some of their work ethic for what they describe as “lifestyle choices.”

Good luck to them! I wish I had spent less time working and more time with the family and on recreational pursuits, although I did devote all of my spare time mainly to the family.

ALEX: I’ve certainly learnt over the years that it’s best to work smarter not harder.

I’ve also learnt that by reducing my material needs, I can spend less time chasing the dollar, and more time enjoying being alive with my family and friends.

KATE: I think we are a little more selfentitled than our predecessors. I think we all want perfection - job, house and material items. And right now! But we aren’t as willing to put in the hard yards for it. We live in an instant society and we don’t like waiting for things.

DOUG: I want to make the closing comment that I have a lot of confidence in our young people. I mix with plenty of them, and I have no doubt they are a real asset to our great country. Good luck to all of you, the future is in your hands.

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PHIL ANDERSON

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As the newly appointed Base Manager of the Royal Flying Doctors Service in Cairns, pilot Phil Anderson says no two days are ever the same. You truly need to be prepared for anything.

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hil explains that some days you may be treating people suffering a snake bite, jellyfish stings, suffering burns, or involved in a domestic violence situation.

Others, you’ll find yourself transporting patients between hospitals or ferrying emergency

staff or mental health professionals to clinics up on the Cape.

“Every day is completely different. And as an RFDS pilot, there is so much more to the role than just flying the aeroplane,” he says.

“We have to get in there and help however we can. Whether it’s assisting the doctors at the scene or clearing runways for take-off.”

Phil explains that, in outback areas, the airstrips are not always easy places to land and take-off, especially after heavy

rains or drought periods. At these times, kangaroos and cattle often wander onto the airstrips and can pose a real threat. He says farmland can also be a bit tricky for take-off, explaining that there have been occasions the RFDS has been called to farming accidents and had to land the plane on the property. “We need two to three times more room for the plane to take off than we do to land,” he says. “I’ve had to chop down trees to create a runway and get the people on the ground to turn on their car headlights to light up the runway.”

He also adds that he has learned that one toilet roll soaked in diesel can lsubstitute a runway flare for up to 30 minutes, so he recommends all remote residents have a stash of toilet rolls on hand, to be used in case of emergencies.

RFDS pilots work on a recurring roster consisting of two days

on, followed by two nights on, before having three days off.

For Phil, each shift starts out the same, despite every day being remarkably different.

A typical day sees him rise at 5.30am, leaving home by 6.15am and arriving at work less than ten minutes later. There is a requirement that all pilots live a maximum of 30 minutes drive to the airport.

After checking weather reports and thoroughly inspecting the aircraft, he then fills the plane with fuel. While waiting for jobs, there are flight manuals to update and plenty of administration tasks to keep him busy. But once a call comes in, no time is wasted getting the plane in the air.

Phil tells us that, in this job, you need to be ready for anything, and says he thinks he has seen it all.

However, there are days that can be extremely

challenging and outright heartbreaking.

He says the hardest scenes to arrive at are primary retrievals, which are farm machinery, motor vehicle or aircrash accidents. “It’s so important for us to keep calm and not show any emotion in these situations. We just need to assist the doctor any way we can”, he says. “But it can be tough - really tough.”

just three months after. They spent the first few months of married life living in a donger in Kalgoorlie. During his time, Phil piloted charter flights to remote Aboriginal health clinics and witnessed firsthand the valuable work the RFDS undertook.

Phil says he always wanted to be a pilot, but when pilots industry was in decline in the early 1990’s, he chose to diversify his skills and also gain trade qualifications as a carpenter.

After more than two years in Kalgoorlie, Phil landed a role with the Royal Flying Doctors Service in Charleville. Three years later, in 2012, and with a few extra members of his family, he relocated to Cairns and says he couldn’t be happier.

His first real flying gig was piloting a Brisbane based skydive plane on weekends, before successfully applying for the role of a charter pilot in Kalgoorlie.

Phil moved to Kalgoorlie, leaving his fiancé in Brisbane to organise their wedding

This experience inspired him to pursue a career with the organisation.

His territory covers the area from Horn Island in the north, west to Normanton, down to Townsville. It’s a large area but it means every job is unique and Phil says he is proud to be part of such a vital community service.

“Every day is completely different. And as an RFDS pilot, there is so much more to the role than just flying the aeroplane”

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DR MEGAN ROSSI

PhD and Accredited Practising Dietician

Moving to Brisbane at 17 to pursue her dream in nutrition and science, Dr Megan Rossi PhD and Accredited Practising Dietician, has achieved astounding levels of success in her field. And at just 28 years young, she’s only getting started.

Megan graduated from QUT as a dietician, before commencing worked at Princess Alexandra Hospital, where her strong desire for further research into the gastrointestinal tract (commonly known as the gut) became apparent, an area she now specialises in.

“I began my PhD looking at delaying dialysis - a treatment that costs the government more than $1billion dollars a year”, the gut expert states. Fad diets aside, her hypothesis was based around manipulating the bacteria that live in the gut through dietary fibre and certain foods. And as it turned out, Megan’s hypothesis was correct and her research career is now based around this very concept.

Megan solidified her position as an upcoming industry leader after taking the crown at UQ’s 2014 Three Minute Thesis.

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From there, exciting opportunities began to present themselves. Long (but successful) story short, Megan is now based at King’s College London, as a Research Associate with the “dream team” at the gut health group.

brag bag, making a difference on global health is what really gets Megan out of bed every day. But for someone who has taken on a career in research, getting the message out there is often the toughest part.

Megan’s work varies between the lab, boardroom and public speaking at health conferences all over the world, with her biggest highlight being the presentation she gave at the renowned Karolinska Institute in Sweden, where the Nobel Peace Prize is announced each year.

“Despite the incredible research being done, it’s often the unfounded, over restrictive and potentially dangerous fad diets that are influencing the masses”, Dr Rossi says.

Megan’s CV boasts extraordinary consultancy collaborations with corporations including Boeing Australia, Dietitian’s Association of Australia, Medibank, London Times, Tribe, and Lead Nutritionist for the 2012 Australian Olympic Synrchronised Swimming Team.

And just last year, Megan fulfilled her teenage dream of being featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Notwithstanding the size of her impressive

That’s why Megan feels doing research in isolation isn’t enough and the only way to make a change is to influence the food industry. With that goal in mind, she’s in the early stages of setting up a consultancy group called ‘Megan & Megan: The Food Doctors’.

While Megan’s jam packed schedule and new consultancy company will keep her from returning to Cairns anytime soon, I have a gut feeling that no matter how far she travels, Cairns will always be her home.

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Power Packed Partnership BEAUTY

Cheryl & Emily Brooking FACE TODAY CAIRNS Face Today Medi Clinic Cairns (07) 4053 3021 130 Grafton St, Cairns City, QLD 4870 cairns@facetodaycairns.com.au www.facetodaycairns.com.au

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The stars aligned when Cheryl Brooking joined Nicole Belle and her team at Face Today Medi Clinic Cairns. Together they embody decades of wisdom and experience helping people achieve their goals – divinely driven to serve and enrich the lives of others.

Did you know? What you eat and do when you are 20 directly affects how you will look at 50! Yes. Daily choices will impact our outer beauty dramatically. Our blood and skin constantly turn over, eventually regenerating almost an entirely new body, on a cellular level, every seven years.

The collaboration was first conceived through their collective vision to provide a greater level of service and awareness to others, after both personally experiencing the benefits of nutritional cleansing. They knew they had discovered “the missing link” - “the key ingredient” to healthy, vibrant, youthful ageing... and had to share it!

Face Today clinicians recommend “optimising treatments” and stalling the ageing process with a combination of high quality protein and nutritional supplements; more lovingly known as “The Power Packed Protein Smoothie”.

Cheryl says, “It’s our vision to inspire, inform and empower our clients to take control of their journey and awaken the excitement “ah ha moment’ that comes with knowing you have the power to radically affect the way you age.”

Inside the classic and elegant Grafton Street Clinic, staff share enlightened insights to enhancing ones natural beauty – both inside and out. Combining non-surgical aesthetic medicine with scientifically backed nutritional cleansing; they have the perfect partnership for youthful ageing - as inner health and outer beauty are intrinsically linked.

As the world focuses more on beauty - the outer shell – it is essential to find balance by considering the “body’s inner world.” Ageing begins on the inside, within our internal collaboration of cells; degenerating or regenerating, minute-byminute, second-by-second, at a pace in direct relation to our lifestyle choices.

The Power Packed Protein Smoothie grows strong healthy protein “collagen” which we all know is the foundation to firm, supple, glowing skin. Clients are delighted with their overall glow when flooding themselves with protein, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and powerful antioxidants. Additionally, this helps protect your body from free radicals and harmful toxins as well as support your body’s natural cleansing process.

A youthful ageing consultation with Cheryl is the first step to health awareness and prevention. You will learn the variance – through a body composition scan between your chronological and metabolic age. Are you older on the inside that you should be? Increasingly men and women of all ages are visiting the clinic to regain health, higher energy levels and restore their youthful looks.

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Dorothy Richmond DOROTHY DIETITIAN

Sunday 16 October is International Food Day 2016. Current millennials (aged 1834 years old) are redefining healthy food.

Previous generations equated health to low calorie or low fat choices. Now, the focus is on more fruit and vegetables, more sustainable food choices using seasonal offerings and more in the way of locally sourced ingredients.

Millennials are seeking restaurant menus that offer choices that empower guests to select creatively produced healthy ingredients.

Overconsumption of food is unsustainable and as an overweight nation Australia puts pressure on the environment due to increased food waste and packaging costs. Portion control is essential for health and managing the sustainable environment.

Most people are aware that 2 litres of water per day is sufficient for most people’s needs however what is often not realised is that it takes 3000 litres of water to produce the daily food needs of the average person.

The challenge for food producers is to increase food production to meet future demands while using less water.

Currently it takes:  5,000 litres of water to produce 1kg cheese

 3400 litres of water to produce 1kg rice  120 litres of water to produce 1 glass of wine  140 litres of water to produce1 cup coffee  30 litres of water to produce 1 cup of tea  15,000 litres of water to produce 1kg beef Food production is energy intense and food processing techniques such as sterilisation, baking, evaporating, refrigeration ,freezing and vacuum and gas packaging consume a great deal of energy. Dorothy says:  Try to make at least one dietary change this October that benefits the environment and above all involve the kids!  Education is vital to ensuring the future adequacy of a nutritious food supply.  Eat leguminous plants/beans as there is little waste as they store well and can replace some of the meat in the diet Buy locally as this reduces air pollution, water pollution, traffic congestion and reduces the need for fuel:  Eat seasonally as this decreases the pressure of processing, distribution and food storage costs.  Buy farm gate vegetables and fruit.  Buy imperfect produce Select mussels as a fish choice as they require comparatively little feed compared to other seafood.

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What’s in, What’s Outside STYLING

Jan Warnock JOOSH IT UP

With the first onset of Cairns’ summer heat, we reach for the air conditioning switch. But what else can we do to cool us down until our wet season brings some relief?

My suggestion is to move outside. The outdoor room comes into its own this time of year. Everything you know about interior rooms can transfer easily to our outdoor rooms.

The only aspect you don’t need to consider is artwork for your walls.

Your garden/pool/pot plants create that backdrop.

just need to “Joosh It Up” The easiest way to “cool” us down is in our colour choices. Blues and greens are on the cool side of the colour spectrum and will instantly add that sense of cool to your outdoors. The other option is that traditional colour combo of navy and crisp white - strips are always an instant winner. Changing your cushion choices is the most economical way of doing that.

Tie the whole look together with the right rug. They’re not just for indoors!

There are many outdoor rugs available in many colour combos that will add instant impact. Jute rugs are made for

JOOSH IT UP You will already have your furniture. You

the outdoors and will add a more natural feel with the right amount of texture. Go for something that will complement the look you’re after.

Potted plants will give that luxurious feel to the whole look.

And if you don’t have a patio or deck, find a grassy spot under a shady tree, throw down a blanket, pile it high with cushions and break out that book you’ve been wanting to read.

Now fling open your doors and windows, pour yourself a cool glass of something delicious and go and enjoy your very own great outdoors.

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PROPERTY Geena Court

COURT HOUSE REALTY

Is your investment property working for you as it should be?

There is an alternative …

Just over 5 years ago, I sold the Court House Realty permanent rent roll to pursue a different type of renting, which offers investors an alternative to the standard rental option. At the time, Court House Realty was managing over 300 permanent rental properties.

Very recently, I was asked by owners from Adelaide to have a look at their rental property, which was permanently let and not managed by us, to discuss the ‘other option’ and the sales potential of their apartment.

When we entered the apartment we were greeted by the tenant who very obviously had not bothered to clean up for the owner. The remnants of breakfast, and at a guess lunch and dinner from

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The Right Time . . the day before, were spread throughout the kitchen. There was a great deal of clutter everywhere and evidence that at least two extra tenants were residing there over and above the two on the lease. The managing agent attending the property had only worked for the company for one month and she handled herself with diplomacy, professionalism to the best of her ability given the circumstances and understanding at the owner’s disappointment at the state of the apartment.

high expenses, pending payments and the constant struggle to actually stay in my own apartment even though I paid the mortgage, insurance and body corporate fees.

It is a hard situation for an agent as we are not able to actually tell someone how to live and there is a fine line between what is acceptable to ask the tenant to clean up and actually having a go at the way they live. In the 11 years CHR managed property this was an ongoing frustration.

Hence Rentals Short Term was born in 2009, launched in 2010 and was Australia wide by 2011. Through the prototype we built it guaranteed the shortfalls that I had experienced in both permanent and holiday rentals wouldn’t happen. The apartments are constantly professionally cleaned and maintained and the fees are reasonable. The ‘holiday makers’ are not the prime clientele - corporate clients are. There is a 7 day minimum stay period at almost double the rental of a standard permanent apartment. Occupancy is currently at between 76%-84% which is one of the highest in the state.

In owning a holiday apartment myself and renting through an onsite manager I learnt that this also had its pitfalls with

There are alternatives (unlike electricity in Cairns) and options which could work for you. It’s worth asking the question.

STRATA PROPERTY Kelly Roberts TCM STRATA

Collaboration is the name of the game.. .

Collaboration is possibly one of my favourite words…. It’s the seed for success in business. Every business has collaboration at its core; whether it’s a sole trader working with a client towards a common objective, a larger business working internally to provide a good or service, or two or more entities information sharing to provide an outcome. Collaboration creates innovation and efficiencies by bringing together the skills and functions required to reach a desired outcome.

The first step in collaboration is doing a very honest and realistic SWOT analysis.

This step is probably the biggest impediment to collaboration given its confronting nature and ability to burst an ego into a million pieces in a matter of seconds. It’s my opinion though, that this is what sets apart a good team and a great team; the ability to look at weaknesses and seek out ways to make them strengths or to add elements to your idea or business that omits these weaknesses. It also allows your strengths to be of be a match to another person or business’ weaknesses.

The TCM group of companies feature collaboration at every turn and its very

much what sets us apart from our competitors. Our clients benefit from the knowledge that from the first step of purchasing their property they have a team that can look after every step of their investment. TCM Strata, TCM Rentals and TCM Rentals Coastal work together to ensure that every facet of your property investment is taken care of. This ethos of collaboration extends beyond our own doors also and ensures that we seek out “the best man for the job” each and every time a specialist is required.

Collaboration also plays a big part in the successful operation of a Body Corporate.

A Body Corporate is a group of investors who are collaborating with the guidance of a Body Corporate Manager to ensure their asset reaches its potential. A collaborative Committee builds on this further as they have an obligation to act and make decisions in the best interest of a Body Corporate. It is my opinion after almost 20 years in the property industry that when the door to collaboration is closed, the door to disputation is swung wide open. As Helen Keller quite accurately once penned “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”.

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MORTGAGE

Shannon Telley

Michele Annison

INTOUCH INSURANCE

SMARTLINE

When working with clients to review their situation, it’s more than just about their personal insurances policies.

One of the goals most clients have is to increase their cashflow and save money where possible.

When addressing this you need to look at the bigger picture.

Are there other areas that they could be saving money?

The answer is nearly always “yes”. It is just as important to review your general insurance policies (home, contents, motor vehicles, business policies etc) as it is your Life Insurance and Income Protection needs.

The same goes for managing your debts. Do you have the best loan for you right now? Will you save money by consolidating your loans and credit cards or refinancing your home? Are you taking advantage of the low interest rates at the moment?

Providing my clients with information on where to go for these services is a valuable add on service that I offer.

I have sought out businesses that offer the same level of service and care to their clients as I do.

By identifying my client’s needs I can then refer them to the correct business that will look after them.

It’s something that we look for in our every day lives. Food combinations that will work, friendships, marriages, work relationships – to have the perfect partnership really does make life just so simple.

In the finance industry, it would be common practice to ensure that clients have the correct partnership of Home Loans and related products such as Offset Facilities, Transaction Accounts and Credit Cards. However, ensuring you have the correct partnership with your related home industry partners is paramount for any transaction.

Real Estate Agents, Conveyancers, Legal Advisers, General and Life Insurance Brokers, SMSF Specialists and Finance Brokers are but a few of the specialists that you need to have by your side for any property purchase.

There is a myriad of information pertaining to every aspect of a property purchase which requires specialist knowledge from the professionals I have noted above. In order to provide the best financial advice and service to clients, I take comfort in having an amazing group of experts around me providing professional expertise in their chosen field.

Each of these specialists have the latest and up to date information which allows my clients to have the knowledge to make informed decisions.

I have chosen to specialise in my field of Life Insurance and Income Protection, so working alongside other specialist businesses is crucial to ensure that each area of my client’s financial situation is being properly managed.

Purchasing property is one of the biggest decisions in our lives and the risk of obtaining either poor advice, or no advice can have a costly effect down the track. Seek the correct people to have in your corner before you embark on your purchase journey, and you will be amazed how easy the process can be.

One business does not need to be a one-stop shop and often there is more value in seeking out specialists in individual areas.

I would love to be able to assist you on your next purchase journey and show you just how easy the process can be.

Give me a call!

Home Loans, Commercial Loans & Equipment Finance Michele Annison Personal Mortgage Adviser

Protecting what MATTERS the most

Shannon Telley FINANCIAL ADVISER

Authorised Representative of Synchron AFS Licence No 243313

Tel: 0419 324 984

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It’s a jungle out there

rding It’s hard to sum up 20 rewa t le years, so we thought we’d some clients to the talking!

This year Joe Vella and his team at JVIB celebrate 20 years of conquering the insurance jungle...

20 years experience in sourcing the most suitable policies for business, industry and domestic insurance, for the best price 20 years reading and understanding the fine print, terminology and jargon 20 years of working for our clients, assisting them with their claims and wrestling with insurance companies 20 years of supporting local communities, charities and causes close to their heart 20 years to become one of the strongest insurance brokerages in Far North Queensland

“We have been dealing with John Devaney at Joe Vella Insurance Brokers for over 8 years. Not only has John helped us solve our insurance requirements but also provides an innate understanding of our business needs. John’s experience and expertise has resulted in being more compressively covered while remaining cost competitive. It is a relief having someone of John’s competent caliber and extensive experience which is PRICELESS! He puts us at ease knowing we have the best cover behind us and he is always one step ahead. John is a pleasure to deal with personally and professionally.”

The Spelta Family, Placid Pools, Smithfield.

Joe has been a major sponsor of Bransford’s Kids Fishing Clinic for over 20 years, in which the fledgling event has risen from forty participants to a maximum of 185 kids, plus many parents and family members. The biggest kis educational fishing event in the country. without Joe’s help in donating the public liability insurance policy for the event I doubt we would have reached year five.

Thanks Joe, you are a gentleman and all the fishing kids of Cairns appreciate your ongoing support.

Keith Graham CEO. Bransfords Tackle Shop, Clifton Beach, Cairns.

We are a Melbourne based company but were unsatisfied when dealing with major insurance co.’s, we needed one on one advice on how to streamline our insurances and since doing business with Joe Vella Insurance Brokers we have never looked back. We are fortunate enough to have Joe himself fly down to cold Melbourne (or so he tells me) a few times a year and certainly get the personalised treatment that we couldn’t find locally. Whether it be advice, renewals or claims the team at Joe Vella especially Renee are always one step ahead. This is what customer service should be about and Joe Vella deliver in every way!

Thanks Heaps Lynette Attard - Mc Peake Painting and Building Services Pty Ltd, North Melbourne Karen, Thank you very much for your assistance, you were recommended by several people and I can confirm now that their recommendations were not exaggerated.

Anne Adams

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Survival Tips

CHAMBER CHATTER Deb Hancock

CAIRNS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Developing our leaders of tomorrow The Cairns Chamber of Commerce invests heavily in the leadership of the tomorrow via programs delivered under the Cairns Young Chamber of Commerce.

The Cairns Young Chamber plays a pivotal role in developing tomorrow’s leaders by promoting and supporting aspiring business people across the Cairns region. There is no age limit or pre-requisite to becoming a member of the Cairns Young Chamber, however our events and activities are tailored towards people who are at a stage in their career/business where they are looking for professional development and networking opportunities with other likeminded young professionals.

The Cairns Young Chamber’s primary objective is to provide development, mentoring, promotion and networking opportunities for our region’s aspiring business leaders of tomorrow. We are investing in the sustainable development of local business and industry throughout our region.

Emerging Leaders Program The Cairns Young Chamber’s flagship leadership development program is called the Emerging Leaders program. It runs from February to November every year and successful completion provides two credit points towards a James Cook University MBA. During 2016, we had 22 participants participating in this highly sought after leadership development program. Expressions of Interest are currently open for participation in our 2017 Emerging Leaders Program.

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Do you have an exceptional young leader in your business? This unique and structured program is designed to facilitate growth in your business by investing in your staff leadership capability. The support of a business mentor will also be provided throughout the program.

Successful applicants will take part in a proven program which involves being taken out of their comfort zone and seeing what it really means to be a remarkable leader. Contact Simone Travers via email: simone.travers@ cairnschamber.com.au or via 0447 781 940 for more information.

CRE8 Skills Event Our next Young Chamber event is the Cre8 Skills Challenge on 17 November 2016.

Get a group of six together and develop or showcase your team’s leadership skills by racing around the city solving team challenges!

There will be a number of check points to find in key CBD locations where challenges await for your team to solve in a fun and inspiring environment. Find the check points; solve the challenges and get back to The Union Jack first and your team will win the prestigious Cre8 Skills Challenge Perpetual Trophy – and the bragging rights that go with it!

Who said leadership development had to be boring?! Get involved.

Book now: visit www.cairnschamber.com.au.

AMY TURNBULL Regional Manager CCIQ

Are you a business owner? If so, there’s no doubt that you’ve had to try and be your own expert accountant, digital guru, sales person and marketer in the past.

CCIQ is thrilled to be working with Cairns Regional Council to launch The Small Business Masterclasses here in Cairns.

All Masterclasses will contain easy-toimplement practical tips and real-life local business stories so you can take away expert advice and start applying it right away.

CCIQ and Cairns Regional Council presented four workshops in May, which sold out in record time.

Cairns has one start-up for every 5300

Launching the Cairns

SMALL BUSINESS MASTERCLASSES residents, which is a higher per capita rate than SEQ. Cairns Regional Council and CCIQ have launched this initiative so local businesses have the skills and knowledge to take their ideas to the next level. Resilient, well-equipped businesses with access to knowledge means sustainable businesses and ultimately, more employment opportunities for the community.

Experts from their respective industries will be there to distil their knowledge and experience into digestible sessions so you have what you need to propel your business to the next stage. It’ll be a brilliant opportunity for business owners to get the advice they need, be stimulated by like-minded peers, and in a way that’s affordable.

Expect to hear advice about pitfalls to be aware of, funding opportunities, the free resources and support available to you and advice about the simple actions needed to give you an edge.

Each Masterclass will run for a duration of two hours with networking opportunities after the event and will cost $15 per person per workshop (light refreshment and materials included).

These Masterclasses will have limited capacity and will sell out again, so make sure you secure your spot soon.

See www.cciq.com.au/events for details and to register.

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CUDDLE CREW

How was the concept of the Cuddle Crew born?

Earlier this year I went to council with a number of ideas/concepts that were based around engaging general community members in the arts. The Cuddle Crew was one of the ideas and Cairns Festival thought it would be a perfect addition to the event.

We often hear that as humans we are more connected now than at any other stage in history.

While this may be true in terms of technology I believe in a physical sense it is actually the opposite. People still crave a physical connection and the Cuddle Crew supplies that opportunity in a fun and lighthearted manner.

What’s been the most memorable response you’ve received?

From a personal point of view, the Cuddle Crew was definitely one of the most enjoyable and emotive projects I’ve been involved in. I

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The Cuddle Crew is the brainchild of local artist Rick Beresford whose arts practice is based around social interaction and collaboration through the arts. Fresh from the success of the Cairns Festival, we chat with Rick to discuss this embracing movement.

We estimate we dished out just over 5000 cuddles over the 2 days didn’t fully realise the impact you can have on a complete stranger by simply offering a hug.

That brief moment of connection had several community members cry, hundreds of people tell us they really needed that and that we made their day. I had one women tell me she hadn’t had a hug for over 5 years. Perhaps the most memorable thing for me was the fact that everyone was smiling, even the people merely watching.

All official members of the Cuddle Crew said

they came away from the experience energised.

How are locals responding to the hugs?

The general community fully embraced the concept. We estimate we dished out just over 5000 cuddles over the 2 days. What surprised me was we didn’t have that many knock-backs, most people were totally up for a hug. I’ve also had a lot of people ask if they can join the Cuddle Crew.

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