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InBrief TABLE TENNIS ANYONE?

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This North Lakes Sports Club is getting parents and grandparents off the spectator bench and actively playing with their kids!

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Council Partners with North Lakes Tech Company Moreton Bay Regional Council has teamed up with a North Lakes-based software solutions company to push for better mobile coverage in the region’s rural and remote areas. Council will work with FlowBiz, an SME company specialising in unique, madeto-order solutions, and utilise mobile app technology (with a full back end system) to accurately map areas in Moreton Bay experiencing limited or intermittent mobile connections. Mayor Sutherland said despite successful blackspot funding for parts of the region, a number of residents and workers in remote areas still experience blackspots. Through the partnership, a mobile app will be installed on the phones and

tablet devices of council maintenance crews, which will then periodically test the mobile signal strength in the area. This information will be relayed to FlowBiz to generate publicly-available data that will map the areas in Moreton Bay with the poorest mobile coverage. FlowBiz CEO Terry Sinkinson said being a local Moreton Bay business, they are excited council is the first council to take up the challenge of accurately identifying mobile blackspots.

“The community and residents can also become involved by downloading the free app from www.sigmap.com.au,” Mr Sinkinson said. Mayor Sutherland said it was great to be working with a local business to address mobile blackspots in Moreton Bay. “I’m always keen to make sure that wherever possible, we work with locals on projects, so to have Terry and the FlowBiz team on board is a great result,” Mayor Sutherland said.

Rogue Adventure Sets Up 24-Hour Quest in Moreton Bay

Rogue Adventure will make its way to Moreton Bay to host its ninth Rogue Raid 24-hour adventure race at Lake Samsonvale next May. Tickets for the popular racing adventure are now on sale and will see competitors from Australia and overseas negotiate a course of their own choosing, utilising mountain bikes, kayaks and on foot.

“With a line-up of 150 competitors, including international participants, officials and more than 260 spectators expected to attend, the 24-hour adventure race is sure to include plenty of thrills and spills,” Cr Grimwade said.

As part of the 24-hour adventure, teams of two to four will compete to collect as many check points as possible with just a map and compass to assist with navigation.

“I know our community will join me in welcoming Rogue Adventure to Moreton Bay for what I expect will be a fantastic, action-packed weekend.

Spokesperson for Parks, Recreation and Sport and Division 11 Councillor, Darren Grimwade, said he was pumped Rogue

Adventure was coming to the region to host its ninth Rogue Raid 24-hour adventure race.

“Lake Samsonvale is a spectacular location featuring a scenic picnic location, BBQs, seating areas, and I encourage you to get out and enjoy this

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beautiful part of the world. “Be sure to make the most of the weekend and enjoy all that our region has to offer in their spare time - from the bush to the beach; whether that’s relaxing on Lake Samsonvale or taking a drive to stunning Bribie Island and Redcliffe or heading to the tranquil Hinterland towns of nearby Dayboro, Samford or Woodford, there is just so much to see in the Moreton Bay Region.” The Rogue Raid is sponsored by Moreton Bay Regional Council and is set to run from 5 - 6 May 2018. For more information check out www. RaidAdventures.com

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Helping The Hungry WORDS and PHOTOS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

Over the past three years, The Hand in Hand Community Project Moreton Shire has generated thousands of emergency hampers to help locals in need. A not-forprofit, grassroots organisation, Hand in Hand offers not only food bill relief, but a network for social and emotional support. Founder Nelli Waldron-Rapkins says, “I’ve been a single mum for 14 years and it is so tough. When you seek welfare help, you’re lucky to get a bag of non-perishable food with some noodles and baked beans. It’s not nutritional. “Coming up to Christmas 2014, I was chatting with likeminded people about how especially hard that time of year is for those who are struggling, and we put our heads together and started making phone calls to food rescue organisations.” Within a matter of weeks, Nelli and her small army of volunteers were handing out free fruit, vegetables and bread sourced from food rescue charities, OzHarvest and SecondBite, who source and redistribute surplus fresh rescued food from farmers, wholesalers, supermarkets, caterers, events et cetera. “On our very first day, we were giving out trays of mangoes and boxes of rockmelon, and we sat down afterwards and said, ‘we need to find a way of better organising this.’” Hand in Hand were soon distributing 50-60 overflowing food hampers every week. Boxes containing fruit, vegetables and bread remain free, or for a $10.00 donation recipients will also receive meat, dairy, cereal, milk, snack foods, toiletries and more, all purchased in bulk from ALDI Kallangur. The products on offer vary each week, and are designed to promote a healthy, balanced diet.

what’s going on at the time and what people need. “Each week before school holidays end, we make sure that the hampers contain back to school food like muesli bars, and sandwich fillers like cheese and ham. Leading up to Christmas, we put the call out for small, new toy donations because we want to make sure that every child that comes through at Christmas gets a present.” For the many regulars who attend each week, Hand in Hand represents more than just food bill relief. Lawnton resident, Lexcia, who has been a regular for 18 months says, “It’s my social interaction. We sit and talk and chat over a tea or coffee, and if you have a problem you can talk it out with other people. The support here is wonderful.” The demand for the food hampers regularly outstrips supply, with many who have waited patiently in line having to be turned away. While Nelli would desperately love to offer more, her hands are tied by time and money restrictions. “We don’t receive any funding, so we literally go by the skin of our teeth every week. Our account is very quickly running dry due to overheads like hall hire and public liability insurance, but we keep doing what we do because we do it so well.” For more information on the food parcels or how to volunteer and donate, visit The Hand in Hand Community Project Moreton Shire Facebook page. When: Every Thursday between 10am and 12 noon Where: QCWA Hall, 1421 Anzac Ave, Kallangur

“Every week we do a meat product, milk, two pantry items and a fridge item, and we try to select ingredients for a meal plan. We also try to focus our food hampers around

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PROMOTION

Narangba Aged Care to Open Early 2018

Narangba Aged Care is expected to open in March 2018 after weather caused some minor delays.

walking paths around the buildings which are the same level as the home for ease of access.

Located at 23 Young Road opposite Narangba Doctors, it’s just a few minutes’ drive to Narangba Valley Shopping Centre and once fully operational, will accommodate over 90 residents.

The home has been designed to encompass indoor/ outdoor living. The single-level dwelling makes the outdoor landscaped spaces easily accessible. The high ceilings and large glass windows overlooking the green terrace areas help creates a sense of openness and space. The building includes a coffee hub, an aromatherapy room, a hairdressing salon, a private dining room, outdoor courtyards/terraces and an activities area for art, crafts and lifestyle.

Narangba Aged Care will provide permanent residential accommodation for seniors who are no longer able to stay in their own home. Promoting a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where residents can enjoy feeling part of a community and the companionship of others, the home also boasts a secure memory support unit where residents living with dementia will receive specialised care. The home will have respite care (short term accommodation) that provides an organised, temporary break both for carers and the person they care for. Suites are spacious and will have flat screen TVs and some furniture, with residents being able to choose from a single suite with a private ensuite bathroom, or a double suite where couples may be able to stay together.

“It is a much needed home for the people of Narangba. It means that local residents who have lived in the area for quite some time can now spend their later years in the same familiar neighbourhood.”

“There will be a strong focus on caring for residents and ensuring they feel at home and have a sense of community. We will care for them like we would our own family members with the respect and dignity they deserve. We intend to create a wonderful atmosphere with attractive artwork, plenty of open spaces, and areas to socialise,” said Facility Manager, Ms Janet Chapman.

Operator, Tingari Group, chose Narangba after identifying a lack of facilities in the area, wanting to bring loved ones closer to their families whilst providing care and support. Tingari Group also own aged care home, Seabrae Manor, situated in Rothwell which opened in July 2014.

“We also look forward to rolling out a fantastic leisure and lifestyle program that will include organised activities, live performers and entertainment. This will include group exercise classes, craft making, sing-a-longs, pastoral services and more. It’s important to keep active both physically and mentally where possible, so that you achieve a sense of purpose and can undertake meaningful activities. And have fun too!” Narangba Aged Care will have in-house cooks, a supervising head chef, and a catering team so that residents receive fresh, nutritious and healthy meals which are prepared daily. There will also be in-house laundry facilities. The three connecting wings of the home open to courtyards and landscaped gardens. There are outdoor

“This is an exciting project. Builders ‘Integral Construction’ have been busy working on the project for over 14 months, and we are all looking forward to seeing the completed home. It will look fantastic and we are confident residents will love it too,” said CEO, Mr Andrew Meek.

The project has not only seen the creation of building and trade positions, it has also created approximately 80 new jobs, which will benefit the local community. These include positions for nurses, cooks and catering staff, care staff, administration, leisure and lifestyle and maintenance personnel. We Care Recruitment have been engaged to manage the recruitment process for Narangba Aged Care, and candidates who are interested in applying for a position are encouraged to contact them on 1300 959 560 or go to www.wecarerecruitment.com.au. If you would like to know more about future care for a loved one or yourself, you can register your interest at www.narangbaagedcare.com.au or call 3053 3700.

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Anyone for Table Tennis?

WORDS: Kristine Lane

Earlier this year, the North Lakes Table Tennis club introduced a program encouraging grandmothers, mums and daughters to participate in a sporting venture where skills and wisdom become intertwined with fun and unity. The Queensland Government, through the Embracing 2018 Legacy Program for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, provided $15,000 to the North Lakes Table Tennis Association for the ‘Girl Power through Generations’ program to get women and girls active for life. Lilla and her husband and Lead Coach, Balazs, had already been coaching children to play table tennis in the local schools for a couple of years as an extra-curricular activity. The idea of having a proper club was initially developed as they saw that parents and grandparents were keen to have a quick game with their children when picking them up after training.

With already over 50 members since the club’s inception in January 2017, North Lakes Table Tennis Association believes they offer more than just the mechanics of hitting a ball over a net. Lilla says, “With our members’ ages ranging from seven to 80-years-of-age, this allows for an all-inclusive and vibrant atmosphere at the club. The members often bring plates of food to share, and we even provide colouring books for the littlies to amuse themselves whilst some of the parents play. We definitely focus on the social aspect of getting people to network with each other and families to play together.” Played every Friday night from 4-8pm in the air-conditioned hall at The Lakes College, North Lakes (during school term time only), all members and newcomers have the option to play socially, casually, or competitively for $5.00 per head. Professional coaching is also available by Balazs who is the godson of Dr Laszlo Ormai - the master coach who famously led Hungary’s table tennis team for more than 40 years, winning multiple gold, silver and bronze medals in numerous European and World Cups.

“Connecting with people Lilla says, “My Dad, who is in his seventies, regularly beats me in ping-pong, and it is always a great quality time for everyone. Age, is what it’s all strength and build do not matter much in table tennis, so we decided to act by implementing With the club also running table tennis clinics in about!” this program to help foster connections other schools around the Moreton Bay region, through a common, sporting interest, having fun, and creating precious memories.”

As the word got out about the program, more and more families joined every week, including grandfathers, fathers and sons. With the program easily modified to accommodate those seniors who have particular weaknesses and injuries, it has also shown to enable some of the younger people to improve their socialisation skills. “We have discovered that those who are naturally quiet, reserved, and unsure of themselves around other people can talk more easily whilst they are playing, says Lilla “Movement seems to help break down the physical and emotional barriers of communication, and for those kids who aren’t the typical, strong, athletic type, table tennis gives an opportunity for them to shine in an area where they normally wouldn’t achieve.”

offering school holiday programs through MBRC’s Active Kids and Adventure Time, and providing coaching and play through the region’s Older and Bolder program, both Lilla and Balazs encourage anyone in the community to come and have a go. “We promote exercise and challenges in a fun and encouraging environment – it’s a great opportunity to become involved in one of the world’s most popular, and sociable, sports. Come and check it out – the first time is on us!” The club is closed for the summer holidays but will reopen again on Friday, February 2. For further details visit http://nltt.org.au or the North Lakes Table Tennis Association Facebook page.

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Colin Hay Comes to Tivoli

Scottish born singer-songwriter, Colin Hay, has announced he is returning to Australia with his band for an East Coast tour commencing on January 31 at the Tivoli in Brisbane. Best known as the frontman for Australian hit makers Men at Work, Colin Hay has received renewed acclaim for his troubadour-style solo career with the release of his acclaimed new album, ‘Fierce Mercy’.

‘Fierce Mercy’, Hay’s thirteenth solo album, was recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville and mixed by Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Jack White) and Gordon Hammond (Buddy Miller, Don Williams). The album explores themes of love and loss, mortality, and even the odd UFO sighting, but always with the singular perspective and insight that define Hay’s work. Colin returns to Australia with his US Band – on guitar, tres and vocals, Cuban, San Miguel Perez, with fellow Cuban Yosmel Montejo on bass and vocals – Scheila Gonzalez on keyboard, flute, sax and vocals – Cecilia Noel, percussion and vocals – and Jimmy Branly on drums. This smorgasbord of international flavours, added to Men at Work and Colin Hay songs, will delight audiences with Latin infused rhythms and sweet harmonies. “Of course I am excited to be coming down to Australia, and playing both new and old songs, in the heat of the summer in January and February. How could I not be, I will

be accompanied by my LA based band of immigrants, hailing from Cuba, Guatemala and Peru. By now it’s more or less a family affair, and they are my favourite people, both to play and tour with. Step out and come see us, you won’t regret it,” said Colin. 2016 was something of a breakout year for this career artist and included performances on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and ABC’s ‘Greatest Hits’; sharing the stage with Of Monsters and Men, Milk Carton Kids, Choir Choir Choir!, Kings of Leon; being publicly cited as an influence by artists as distinct as James Hetfield (Metallica), Jeremiah Fraites (The Lumineers), Troy Sanders (Mastodon) and The Infamous Stringdusters; as well as the completion of a documentary film about his career entitled ‘Waiting for My Real Life’, named for one of his best known solo recordings. Now finding himself in the unprecedented place of having both ’80s fame and indie credibility, it’s possible that Hay has delivered the defining album of his solo career with ‘Fierce Mercy’. Alongside the thoughtful storytelling in his songs, Hay’s shows are peppered with hilarious anecdotes from his, often surreal, experiences in the world of rock music. Tickets are on sale now and ‘Fierce Mercy’ can be downloaded through Sony Music Australia.

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Narangba Valley’s New Neighbourhood Watch WORDS: Kristine Lane

With over ten months in the planning, multiple meetings with stakeholders, and legitimising processes, Narangba Valley will soon have its Neighbourhood Watch program up and running with an official launch planned for February this year. Providing an official forum for the local community to work together to improve the safety of people who live and work in the area, the program’s aim will be to encourage a shared sense of responsibility in the prevention and reduction of crime, and identifying and addressing local problems. “Narangba is already a beautiful community, we all love it,” says Chelle. “But by taking ownership of our area and thinking about community safety as a whole, we will have the strength to make the area we genuinely love an even better place.” Backed by unwavering support from local residents, Burpengary Police, and Neighbourhood Watch Queensland (NHWQ), the area will encompass the boundaries of New Settlement Road down to the junction of, and along, the Western side of Oakey Flat Road which includes the Highlands Estate and the new Narangba Heights Estate, up to Burpengary Creek, and along Harris Avenue, capturing the Narangba Valley State Primary and High Schools, Carmichael College, and the Narangba Valley Shopping Centre precinct. Using the NHWQ website, coupled with the Narangba Valley Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page that members and residents can join, people can go online to either seek information on how to prevent a crime or how to deal with a problem, and to pass on information to the local committee about any issues in the area that may need addressing. Acting Sergeant David Tramacchi from Moreton District Crime Prevention says, “Whilst the new Narangba Valley Neighbourhood Watch (NVNHW) Committee will have official guidelines to follow, the whole premise will be to promote community cohesion and improve relationships, not just between individuals but also with businesses, police and all levels of government. This provides an avenue and a voice for the improvement of local facilities, infrastructure and to bring about positive changes in the neighbourhood to make everyone safer. “The website and Facebook page is designed for people to find out what is happening in their local community, get helpful information on the dos and don’ts of personal safety, and learn how to better secure your home, business, or your possessions. Also, the page can direct people to the right place if a crime has been committed. It’s not a page for people to air their personal opinions or report crime, but does offer the option to filter information back through to the NVNHW Committee and Burpengary Police about an issue occurring in the area to identify a possible solution. Overall, it’s a non-discriminatory and allinclusive site for residents to come together in a positive way to help create a safer community.” Volunteers can register to become members of Neighbourhood Watch, with applications checked and vetted by the police. If successful, they are given the Neighbourhood Watch plaque to put on their letterbox or fence. The official launch of NVNHW will take place on Saturday, February 17, where residents will be encouraged to become registered members or supporters, along with the opportunity to register their home CCTV cameras. The venue will be advertised on their Facebook page.

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Fostering Positive Food Habits In Our Children WORDS: Melina Simpson PHOTOS: Contributed

In 1985, ‘Menu For Food Lovers’ made its way into many Australian homes when Stephanie Alexander released her first cookbook. Fast forward 32 years and many cookbooks and recipes later, Stephanie is a household name and one of the country’s most well-respected foodies. Her culinary passion began as a child, thanks to the encouragement of her mother. “She really was a very good cook, but more importantly she was a very curious cook,” Stephanie recalls. “She always wanted to say, ‘I wonder why or how that happened?’ and was exploring new material for recipes.” That childhood passion has stuck with Stephanie and became a fundamental reason behind the introduction of the Kitchen Garden Foundation. Beginning in 2001, Kitchen Garden was launched in various Victorian schools, and the idea rapidly grew into the not-for-profit foundation in 2004. With the program up and running for over 15 years, the Foundation now reaches approximately 1,500 schools around Australia. Burpengary State School, Caboolture State School and Caboolture East State School are among the participants in the program representing the Moreton Bay Region, and for a number of years have been proudly growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing their produce within their school community. Stephanie is proud of their continued input, as she is with all the schools involved. “I think it’s terribly important to give young children a very broad interest in food,” she says. “The involvement during their schooling experience has to be enjoyable, and this isn’t achieved if you just simply had a pyramid or a list of things that you should or shouldn’t do.” The Foundation provides all the support for schools and learning centres who decide to participate in the program. Once they decide to join, they are encouraged to start by contacting the support line to receive advice on all areas of running the program. Along with phone and email support, classrooms are also provided with and have access to a huge range of resources, recipes and activity sheets. There are also courses regularly on offer for educators wishing to learn more about implementing the program. Almost everything Kitchen Garden classrooms cook is vegetarian – purely for economical reasons. Herbs, salads and vegies are easy to grow and are incorporated into pastas, pastes, dips and pizzas. “The emphasis should be on involvement with dishes that can be divided between every student involved,” explains Stephanie. “Then they have a hand in preparing, making and certainly tasting!” The program encourages classrooms to start small if they need to, even if it’s only a few herbs to begin with. “We don’t want to hinder anyone joining in,” Stephanie enthuses. “I’ve seen some truly amazing dishes being turned out of the old electric frypan. Most importantly, all kids can participate in every stage of the process.” Stephanie believes it’s the sensory experience which creates the excitement and enthusiasm, and allows children to become very involved about what goes into their food. “The program really needed to be one where kids could get their hands into the dirt and dig and watch things grow. To have that excitement of picking their own broad beans and taking them into a recipe; turning them into a salad or squashing them with some olive oil and putting them on toast.I It’s that hands-on aspect and the sense of pride that transforms kids’ attitudes. That’s what I love the most.” Feedback from schools and learning centres using the Kitchen Garden program has been nothing but positive, with the most common term used in

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I hope they go home and talk about it and hopefully implement it there as well. observation by teachers as ‘enthusiasm’. The students involved have developed such a love for the activities, and Stephanie hopes that love remains with them well into adulthood. “I’ve always thought – with something that‘s fun there is motivation to incorporate it into your life,” she explains. “I hope they go home and talk about it and hopefully implement it there as well.” Stephanie plans to continue to grow the Kitchen Garden Foundation’s program. The Foundation has had a huge response from early learning centres who are keen to start a sustainable growing and cooking program in 2018. The Foundation will also begin a pilot program within the secondary school system, with a view to incorporate Kitchen Garden classroom programs into the much more complex high school curriculum structure.

For Stephanie, the ongoing enthusiasm and excitement displayed by students involved in the Kitchen Garden program to date is motivation enough to continue to provide today’s children with a lifelong skillset in a fun, hands-on format. If you would like further information regarding the Kitchen Garden Foundation and how to implement the classroom program at your school or learning centre, visit the website at www.kitchengardenfoundation.org. au. Alternately, phone the Foundation on 13000 SAKGF or email support@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au.

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WORDS AND PHOTO: Alex Habilay

White Brick Brewing is the long-awaited brew of the northside. Helmed by beer enthusiast Adam Gibb, this brewery is sure to quench the need for a good quality, local watering-hole. This brewing paradise opened in November last year, and has been cultivating a fandom with its sun-touched nectar ever since. Named after Adam’s mother’s prolific white brick house, White Brick Brewing is an all-grain microbrewery located on 1/9 Flinders Parade, North Lakes. The venue’s unique setup allows customers to listen to the rumble of the tanks and grind of the grain belts as they sip down on golden thirst-quenchers. This humble brewery is the result of many years of love for the craft. Adam Gibb has been home-brewing for 15 years and a part of the beer judging scene for eight years, but like many, he started out as a young person who merely endured beer. It was a rocky relationship to begin with, but as Andy explains, “As the craft beer culture grew, I began to taste these incredible flavours. They were so different to the bitter brews our predecessors drank, and while at a cornerstone in my life I decided was getting back into beer.” Adam fell in love with the drink in a huge way. He lived, breathed and began to sweat beer, and eventually took his passion and transformed it into something for the community to enjoy. Both he and his customers love the interactivity that is inherent with White Brick Brewing. “This is my way of growing both the local and beer community. I love that ‘local’ feeling North Lakes has, there is a strong

community growing here, and I can’t wait to reignite it’s passion for a good local product,” Adam says. White Brick Brewing is a place where the person serving you can actually tell you what went into your beer. Adam and his team will be hosting a slurry of beer and food functions, beer education sessions, tours and workshops. Be sure to keep an eye out for their women’s charity brew day later this year. Rather than serving food over the counter, White Brick Brewing utilise local food trucks instead. Keeping the trucks on rotation means White Brick Brewing beer can be paired with all the local food truck favourites – adding significant weight to the timeless debate of what food goes best with beer (Adam claims it’s pizza). With four beers currently on tap and another four on the way, now is the time to drink in the name of culinary combinations. All the flavours White Brick Brewing have on tap are uniting quintessential beer drinkers and shandy-sippers alike, but the most popular brew has been a pale ale, the Petrie Pilsner. “It’s a mid-strength and it’s a cracker! It’s got a great aroma and a good body,” Adam explains. The way Adam Gibb talks about each of his creations is a testament to his love of the craft, but the way he has named each of his brews is a mark of his admiration for the community. He is a man who works here, lives here and raises a family here. White Brick Brewing is the brew of the northside, made by locals for locals – come beer apart of the community.

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Lyn Bowtell Finds Her Voice WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith PHOTO: Contributed

For multi-award winning country music singer, Lyn Bowtell, 2017 was one of her toughest years health wise, but one of her best professionally. Despite being in and out of hospital with debilitating endometriosis and a burst ovary, Lyn achieved a trifecta of career successes, which sees her entering 2018 with a new musical direction and a wider, larger audience.

Already a three-time Golden Guitar award winning country music artist, Lyn rung in 2017 as a seven Golden Guitar award nominee. At the 2017 Country Music Awards of Australia on January 28, Lyn collected a further three Golden Guitars; two as a member of roots super-group Bennett, Bowtell & Urquhart for the trio’s self-titled album, and the third for the track ‘F U Cancer’ co-written with Beccy Cole and Catherine Britt. Recalling the awards night at which Bennett, Bowtell & Urquhart performed, Lyn says, “Oh man, it was mammoth! It was so much fun to be nominated and to sing. To actually perform at the awards is such a privilege … and it felt really good to have that acknowledgment from my peers and the industry. It just blows me away.” Eager to lift her profile and to get her music out to a larger audience, Lyn made the decision to audition for Channel Nine’s ‘The Voice Australia 2017’. At her blind audition on May 7, with her mum Glenys watching from backstage, Lyn performed Sting’s ‘Fields of Gold’ in memory of her late father, Noel. Lyn’s beautiful rendition not only earnt her a standing ovation from the studio audience, but a four-chair turn from the judges, with Lyn accepting a spot on Boy George’s team. “People keep telling me how brave it was to do the show, and I guess it was because being a professional singer, it can be quite embarrassing if you don’t have that chair turning moment. But I looked at the costs and

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...one thing ‘The Voice’ has done for me is to liberate me. I remember coming away from the show so much more confident about what I already do, and that was a good thing. It kind of freed me up.

the potential wins and I thought, if they don’t turn a chair that’s a story anyway. It is still amazing promotion. And sometimes you just have to look at it that way. But I was very lucky and very happy with the four-chair turn, and I was really pleased that I went with George.”

too many covers. And I think that’s one thing ‘The Voice’ has done for me is to liberate me. I remember coming away from the show so much more confident about what I already do, and that was a good thing. It kind of freed me up.”

Winning the knockout round with her stirring performance of The Beatles ‘Let It Be’, Lyn progressed to the third round where she sang a duet with Sarah Stone to Annie Lennox’s ‘Why’. Though Lyn did not make it through to the battle rounds, she had gained herself a new legion of fans, and eager to strike while the iron was hot, released her first solo EP ‘Calling You’ on September 15.

Brimming with Lyn’s soulful, striking vocals, ‘Calling You’ marks a distinct departure in musical style from her roots in alternative/pop country.

“I wanted to make the most of being on ‘The Voice’ and to get something down on tape to represent my time on the show. That’s why we recorded ‘Fields of Gold’ and ‘Let It Be’, because I felt that they were the two songs that really got into people’s living rooms and made them get in touch with me on Facebook or social media.” ‘Calling You’ debuted at # 2 on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Artist Country Albums Chart and # 13 on the ARIA Top 40 Country Albums Chart. The six-track EP contains three original tracks and a third cover, Foy Vance’s ‘He Burns’. “As a singer-songwriter, I really do love writing and singing my own music, but I think you can get a little bit caught in that headspace where you think it’s not okay to do

“For me it was about not being confined to genre. I was really glad to just go for broke on it, and open up my vocals and sing a little less worried about what phrases I’m singing that may not be country.” After enjoying some well-deserved downtime with family over Christmas, Lyn will head to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to perform two shows. Her third year on the festival program, Lyn will play a Bennett, Bowtell & Urquhart gig at West Tamworth League Club on January 24, before hitting The Albert Hall with her high school band, Southern Steel, on January 28. “2018 is going to be my year of getting back to 100 per cent health, and it is going to be a year of touring. Bennett, Bowtell & Urquhart are going to be putting out a new record, and I think we’ll be looking at doing a new record for me too. So I think it’s going to be a good year for me, and I feel that, and I’m looking forward to getting out there in front of more and more people.”

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Physiotherapy for Babies and Children WORDS: Moreton All Body Care

What is paediatric physiotherapy?

What signs should I be looking for?

Physiotherapy involves maximising function by improving movement, coordination and posture. A baby’s or child’s body functions differently to an adult’s, which is why it’s important to seek treatment and advice from the right place when concerns arise.

Babies and children move for enjoyment and learn through movement, so when a child does not appear to want to move or there seems to be something unnatural about their movement, it is important to ask ‘why?’

A paediatric physiotherapist specialises in treating children, from babies through to adolescents. Paediatric physiotherapy involves optimising baby and child development to give them the best start in life. Movement is linked not only to physical development, but also to cognitive, social and emotional development. So, to extend your child’s potential in all areas of their life, it is important to ensure they are able to move as freely as possible.

6-months old • Not holding head up when placed on tummy • Not controlling head when held in sitting position

Why would my child need to see a paediatric physiotherapist? There are many reasons why a baby or child may require physiotherapy, including: • Prematurity • Developmental delay • Neurological conditions • Neuromuscular disorders • Cerebral palsy • Syndromes • Acquired brain injuries • Muscle imbalances • Developmental coordination disorders • Atypical walking patterns (including toe-walking) • Abnormal head shape (Plagiocephaly) • Postural defects of the foot/ankle (Talipes) • Brachial plexus injuries Babies who are born prematurely have been shown to have a different motor trajectory to babies born at term. These babies are prone to developing atypical motor patterns, which can be corrected or minimised with physiotherapy. An increased number of babies are presenting with flattened or misshapen heads (plagiocephaly) and a preference to look to one side. A physiotherapist can help correct muscle imbalances in the neck and give you strategies to improve your child’s head shape. Children with neurological conditions often find ways to compensate for the movements they find difficult, which can have long-term implications on their ability to move fluidly. It is important that these children are monitored by a physiotherapist to ensure emerging movement patterns are appropriate. Some babies and children have difficulties learning new skills. Once taught the right way to move, they are then able to continue developing at their own rate. Quite often, children with coordination difficulties are labelled as clumsy or lazy, which is not always correct. It is important that these children are appropriately assessed to gain an accurate understanding of why they may find some activities difficult or may withdraw from physical activity. It is important to give these children the confidence they need to attempt new tasks. For all children, a thorough understanding of why they move the way they do will help give parents the skills they need to support their child’s physical development.

While all children develop at their own rate, it is important to be aware of the potential signs of delayed development. These are:

9-months old • Not rolling in both directions • Not sitting on their own • Not showing an interest in moving around the floor 12-months old • Not crawling around the floor • Not pulling to stand at a support 18-months old • Not standing on their own or attempting to walk 2-years old • Not walking independently 3-years old • Not running and jumping • Not walking up and down stairs 4-years old • Not confidently climbing and navigating playground equipment 5-years old • Not able to stand on one leg for a few seconds • Not hopping on one leg Other signs to look out for include: • Asymmetry in their movement (favouring one side of the body over the other) • Movements that appear clumsy • Poor posture • Reluctance to move or participate in sports and gross motor activities Often problems can arise that caregiver’s have no way to predict or control. It is important not to feel guilty but to seek advice if you are unsure or have any concerns. What would a physiotherapy session look like for my child? Every session is tailored to your child’s specific needs. This is based on the child’s history, as well as a thorough physical assessment. Following this assessment, results are discussed with parents and a plan is made in consultation with the family. This may include a report, a home program or individual therapy sessions. Sessions are designed to be fun and engaging. Your child should not experience pain during assessment or treatment. Overall, it is important we understand why and how children move in order to foster a love of physical activity and to ensure progression of gross motor skills throughout their childhood. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s movement or development, or for more information, please contact us on 07 3886 9470 (Narangba).

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Ready... Set... Goal! WORDS: Mel Toraya, Fit2Live

So, who is still on track with their New Year’s resolution? Unfortunately, statistically only about eight per cent of people achieve their New Year’s resolution, meaning nearly 80 per cent of us will fail by February to stick to our plans… the roller coaster ride is off! How can we better manage staying on track and improve ourselves for the upcoming year? Rather than a New Year’s Resolution that will make or break you, make yourself up a ‘vision board’. What exactly is a vision board? Anything that inspires and motivates you. The purpose of your vision board is to bring everything on it to life, through a collage of words and pictures that represent your goals and dreams.

inspire you and represent your goals. Put on some music, get creative and make it fun. You could even get all the family to make one. You can use cork boards or colourful cardboard to stick your photos and words on to. Take your time to create these important words, feelings and images that you want to attract in your life. Make it a happy board that will make you smile. Spend time looking at your board and really visualising making your goals happen. Feel free to email me your vision board at mel.toraya@ jetts.com.au. I’d love to see your ideas and goals! Good luck and let’s make 2018 a fantastic year!

The old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words” is certainly true in the vision board world. By using visual representations of your goals, the idea is to keep them top of mind so you’re always looking for ways to move yourself closer to them. Put your board somewhere you will see it every day, to remind you of what you are working towards. The same way advertisers constantly send us messages about products programming our minds to want or need things, you are training your subconscious to do exactly the same thing with what you really want to achieve. How do you get started? Create your list of goals you’d like to achieve in the year. It could be anything from personal, professional, family or financial. Maybe an island holiday, a new car, to qualify for a course or degree, or just get fit and healthy? Then find or start collecting a bunch of magazines. Ask friends for old ones, buy one, or even get some from a second hand bookshop. Find pictures and words that

Mel Toraya is a mother of two, Lifestyle Advocator, Doctor of Change and a Food Educator, amongst others. Her company, Fit2live, focuses health, fitness, personal training, small group training and optimal nutrition. If you need help on your path to health, contact Mel on 0429 612 323.

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Check In On Your Loved Ones WORDS: Just Better Care, Kallangur

The festive season brings people together in celebration of the holidays and the pending new year. It is a time of generosity and opportunity to offer a helping hand to your loved ones. While visiting your elderly relatives or friends, it is important to take note of any changes in wellbeing or living standards. A messy house, empty fridge or poor hygiene are all indications that they may be struggling and could need support. Home modifications Mobility can decline as people age, and chronic conditions such as arthritis, or injuries and illnesses can make navigating the home challenging. Take note of any parts of the home that may be causing difficulty such as stairs, an elevated shower or the backyard. Modifications can be made to aid safety such as safety switches and handles, or installing a walk-in shower or a chair lift to replace the stairs. Finance management Keep an eye out for any signs of disarray in keeping up to date with bills and finances. Australian Government website Money Smart provides ideas and services for managing expenditure in older age. It also contains information on how to access support services to make everyday tasks, such as paying the bills, a bit easier. Keeping the fridge stocked Checking the fridge is a great way to assess the daily living standard of your loved one. Physical limitations may prevent them from accessing the shops or their ability to prepare a healthy meal. It may be an indication that they need some in-home support to achieve these daily tasks. Mental wellbeing beyondblue reports that isolation is a growing issue in older Australians. The holiday period can be a particularly lonely time for the elderly: friends and neighbours go away, doctors and community centres close, and the heat may make it difficult to leave the house. Sitting down to have a chat with your loved one to discuss how they are coping can be the most effective way to alleviate any feelings of loneliness. Physical and mental changes are part of getting older, but there are many support services that can make dayto-day living that little bit easier. Paired with the support of family and friends, your loved one can continue to live in their home independently for many years to come.

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“As a fair-skinned Aboriginal, I always felt I had to prove myself and work harder to overcome the stigma surrounding me.”

LYNDSEY HICKS WORDS AND PHOTO: Melina Simpson

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER INTERVIEW Lyndsey Hicks has lived in the Moreton Bay Region for most of her life. The mother of two works for Thoroughbred Horse Racing as a Steward with the Integrity Section. She is one of only a handful of women working in the male-dominated industry, where both her father and brother have had success as jockeys. She shows an extraordinary amount of mental strength, and attributes this to a long line of predecessing strong women in her life. Lyndsey is a proud Australian who is extremely connected to her Indigenous heritage, having learned the dances, stories and culture of her people from a very young age. Lyndsey’s grandmother, Aunty Yvonne Chapman, is an elder of the Wakka Wakka people in Queensland’s South Burnett Region, and her grandfather is of the Goreng Goreng people. Her father is the eldest of their nine children, so consequently Lyndsey and her sister grew up with their uncles and aunties for companions. They frequented her grandmother’s property in Eidsvold, connecting with the spirit of the land of their ancestors, painting ochre on their faces from the age of three. Lyndsey feels very fortunate to have grown up with the combined cultures of her father’s Indigenous heritage and her mother’s white Australian heritage. “We’re lucky, we had the best of both worlds,” she explains. “We spent every holiday with my grandmother, and we needed that time to go back and connect with our elders, our family and the land.” As lucky as she feels, Lyndsey has also felt the pressures of growing up as a white Aboriginal, particularly in her youth. “As a fair-skinned Aboriginal, I always felt I had to prove myself and work harder to overcome the stigma surrounding me.” She now follows a philosophy of working hard to make herself proud without feeling the need to impress others, and always remembers the words of her grandmother, ‘It’s in you. It’s in your blood, no matter what colour your skin is.’

The connection she has always had with her Aboriginal heritage is something she is grateful for, and it saddens her to hear of the many Indigenous who haven’t the opportunity or the knowledge to begin exploring their culture. “I’ve been so connected my whole life, and I find it sad that so many have lost that connection. That’s their identity to their people, to their land,” she explains. “As soon as I get back home to my country, I take my shoes off to reconnect with the land of my ancestors. Thousands of years in that country has given our people a special connection with the land.” For a united Australian future, Lyndsey would like to think that Australians will work toward a greater understanding of all aspects of our history. January 26, to her, is a reminder, not a celebration. After researching reports documented by non-Indigenous Australians from that day, and speaking to elders who witnessed the haunting events on the banks of the Brisbane River, she implores non-Indigenous people to acknowledge and respect the associated pain that comes with the current date of our country’s celebration. “I can’t imagine the emotion and the terror felt by the Indigenous people who were running or trying to defend themselves from the slaughter,” she recalls, tears streaming down her face. “I want to celebrate Australia Day, as many of our forefathers fought for this country alongside white Australians. But not on a day which represents the genocide of our country.” Lyndsey feels that the pain felt is still so raw because people who bore witness to the atrocities are still alive, their trauma having been passed on to today’s generation. She wants all Australians to speak with pride when they discuss our Indigenous people. “Our country is extremely privileged and we shoud be proud of that,” she says sincerely. “I want our country to be proud of our Indigenous heritage, to say ‘these are our people, and they’ve stood up after what they’ve been through and we are so proud of them.’” If there are any residents with Indigenous heritage in your community who would like to tell their story, please email Melina or Katy at katy@featuremagazine.com.au.

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New, Bulk Billing Medical Centre to Open in Murrumba Downs Medical Matters, a brand new, bulk-billing medical centre will be opening its doors on 2nd January in the Murrumba Downs Shopping Centre. With 4 doctor’s consulting rooms, a 2-bed treatment room and a dedicated private cosmetics room, the centre will offer the area’s growing population a new choice. The facilities are state-of-the-art and have been designed with the comfort and well-being of the patient as a priority. Clinical Director, Dr Caroline Struthers said, “After working in a bulk-billing practice for a number of years, I had a clear vision of what patient care is all about. The patient comes first and everything we will do at Medical Matters has been designed to do just that. We will operate on an appointment system so no more waiting for hours in walk-in centres.” She continued, “we looked at a number of different locations and finally settled on Murrumba Downs which we felt was poorly served with bulk-billing GPs. And with the continued population growth in the area, Murrumba Downs ticked all our boxes.” Operating six days a week, Medical Matters can be found near the main shopping centre entrance right beside Jetts Gym. Appointments can be made online at www.medicalmatters.com.au or by calling (07) 3164 6000.

FUN FACTS

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Dr Caroline Struthers (MBChB, DRCOG, MRCGP, FRACGP) graduated from the University of Glasgow, one of the UK’s leading medical schools.

Caroline has been working as a doctor since 2003, moving to Australia in 2015.

Caroline has a wealth of clinical experience and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2015.

Caroline has a particular interest in dermatology, women’s health and family medicine.

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SportReview with Tim Vetter

The Year That Was

2017 was another big year in Australian sport. Here are five moments that shaped the 2017 sporting calendar.

Pacquiao Stung by The Hornet April 23: In the biggest fight ever held in Australia, relatively unknown Queenslander, Jeff ‘Hornet’ Horn, took on one of boxing’s biggest names in Manny Pacquiao, to decide the WBO Welterweight Championship. Pacquiao claimed he had never heard of his opponent before the fight, but the 29-year-old former Brisbane school teacher certainly left his mark with a unanimous decision victory after 12 rounds. The huge upset was made even sweeter by the presence of many of Horn’s closest friends and family amongst the 50,000 who packed Suncorp Stadium for the fight. Maroons Dynasty Lives On July 12: It was another case of ‘this is our year’ from the New South Wales camp, but again it was answered with ‘not on our watch’ by the Maroons State of Origin side. The Blues were convincing in their 28-4 victory in the first game of the series, but it was a trademark conversion from out wide by Johnathan Thurston that gave Queensland the edge in game two. That proved to be his last game in the maroon jersey though, as Cameron Munster replaced the injured five-eighth for game three to join an all-Melbourne Storm spine with Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith. Their class and big-game experience proved too much to handle, winning 22-6, leading the side to its third consecutive series victory and keeping the dynasty alive for another year.

going in as favourites after beating GWS 36 points and Geelong by 61 in the preliminary final. Richmond never looked challenged after quarter-time though, keeping the Crows to just four goals for the last three quarters, and running away 108-60 winners in front of 100,000 at the MCG. Dustin Martin was named best-on-ground, becoming the first player to win the Brownlow Medal and Norm Smith Medal in the same year. Russia Here We Come 15 November: With the pressure mounting on coach Ange Postecoglou and his players after a two-year qualification journey, the Socceroos breathed a sigh of relief when they beat Honduras to go through to their fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup. A string of draws in the group stages against Saudi Arabia, Japan, Thailand and Iraq, and a loss to Japan, meant Australia had to go through the inter-confederation playoffs. A 0-0 draw in Honduras made the equation simple for the return leg in Sydney – it was do-or-die for the Socceroos. Skipper Mile Jedinak broke the shackles in the 54th minute, before scoring two more goals to lead his side to a 3-1 win. Despite all the hard work being done in qualifying for Russia 2018, Postecoglou stepped down from his position a week later.

Queen of the Track Again August 12: Seven weeks out from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Sally Pearson had just returned to competitive sprinting after a wrist injury, as well as calf and Achilles tendon problems, kept her out of action for the best part of three years. She was set to defend her title in the 100m hurdles, but a hamstring injury while training meant she would miss yet another major competition. While the world’s attention was on Rio for the start of the athletics events, Pearson was in her Gold Coast home, having just sacked her coach Ashley Mahoney, and writing out a plan to coach herself back to the top. Just under a year later, she completed an unbelievable comeback to take gold in the hurdles at the 2017 World Championships in London. Her second WC victory, to go with her gold at the London Olympics, prompted claims she had overtaken Cathy Freeman as our greatest track and field athlete of the modern era. Tigers Roar at Last 30 September: The black-and-gold army finally had something to celebrate, as long-suffering Richmond fans enjoyed their side’s first premiership win in 37 years. Finishing third on the ladder, the Tigers upset Geelong by 51 points in the first week of finals, before overcoming GWS to qualify for their first grand final since 1982. Minorpremiers Adelaide also had a smooth run to the decider,

Jeff ‘Hornet’ Horn with proud sponsor, Oxmar Properties.

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CABOOLTURE STATE SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENT

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BRIGHT SPARKS AT CSS A number of our students have recently participated in the ‘Bright Sparks’ program conducted by Caboolture State High School. Science and Dance courses were offered, which saw dance students choreographing their own dances while the Science students dissected chicken wings to discover the biomechanics of movement.

YEAR 6 QUT VISIT Each year, our Year 6 students visit the Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Campus to experience a taste of what university life will be like if they choose to follow that path. Students participated in a wide range of experiences such as being a lawyer in a court room, a scientist in a laboratory, or an architect designing their own house. They also had the opportunity to hear from students presently studying at QUT, who told of their journeys from Primary School to Tertiary Education and the success that has followed.

LANGUAGE OF THE GUBBI GUBBI As of 2018, we will be teaching the Indigenous language of the Gubbi Gubbi people. The language program will incorporate a cultural component and will be taught from Prep to Year 6. This initiative aligns with the requirements of the Australian Curriculum, and we are very excited about this addition to our school’s curriculum offerings.

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Caboolture State School students had the pleasure of welcoming Paralympian, Brendan Hall, winner of the 400m S9 Freestyle Gold Medal, 100m S9 Freestyle Silver Medal and 100m S9 Backstroke Bronze Medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. Brendan spoke to our students about his journey to becoming a Paralympian, from the time he had his leg amputated at the age of six after complications from Chicken Pox. The disease also left him with only 30 per cent hearing. Brendan spoke about how he was told many times that he wouldn’t be able to do things because of his disabilities, but time and time again proved people wrong. He became a very accomplished saxophone player despite being told that he wouldn’t be able play due to his hearing loss. He explained to the students that his motto is: ‘The only thing that can hold you back from accomplishing your dream is a BAD ATTITUDE.’

Brendan certainly lives by his words as he has just finished a University Degree in Sports Science and spends his weekends on Surf Patrol at Kings Beach, Caloundra. Sometimes raising a few eyebrows from beachgoers! Brendan will be competing in the 2018 Commonwealth

Paralympics Games and we at Caboolture State School wish him every success. If attitude has anything to do with it, Brendan is already a winner, and an inspiration to all of our students who learnt not to let anything hold them back from what they want to achieve in their lives.

CELEBRATING 127 YEARS Each year, at this time, we host a funfilled week of activities that celebrate the origins of our wonderful school. Monday saw the students participate in a range of traditional, old style indoor and outdoor games. We had a visit from Paralympian, Brendan Hall, who gave an inspirational talk to our students as he recounted his life’s journey after he had his leg amputated at the age of six. Tuesday saw many students and teachers dressing up for our Multicultural Day. Past and present students performed traditional dances from their cultural heritage. Yummy food from Indigenous, Indian, Chinese and French cuisines were available for tasting. Our aspiring future leaders also gave their speeches for School Captain. We wish them all good luck! Wednesday was a celebration of Science, Technology & Engineering, Arts and Maths, which saw students participate in Science and Maths activities as well as Robotics and Coding. The day culminated in our Art

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Extravaganza. Students’ visual art was on display as well as performances from our Instrumental students. A silent auction was carried out which gave students, parents and caregivers an opportunity to purchase a masterpiece, with all proceeds going to our Chappy. Thursday was our Community Day which started with a Community Breakfast and ended with our Year 4 and 5 students making gifts and cards to present to patients spending time in Queensland hospitals over the Christmas break. Our Preps to Year 3 had fun celebrating Under 8s Week, with games and art and craft activities. Finally, Friday saw the presentation of our Sporting Awards for 2017 including Age Champions and Champion House – Congratulations Cawley House! The week finished on a high note with our Annual Xmas Concert. A fantastic night celebrated with family and friends from the local Community. A wonderful end to a wonderful year at Caboolture State School.

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source items on your own and suit many families. However, if you don’t order a book pack from your school, make sure you source the items the school requires, as these are targeted for specific activities. Check with the school if you are unsure of what to buy, as sometimes buying cheaper, inferior items can be a false economy. Whether your child is in Prep, Primary or Secondary school, it is important to be organised and ready for the start of school. The start of a new school year is the ideal time to start off on the right foot. We are all busy people, so it is vital to establish effective routines to ensure each school day runs as smoothly as possible. Encourage independence in your child from a young age. Involve them in packing school lunches, getting school uniforms ready and establishing a designated homework area. Encourage them to make sure that books, notes and resources are organised each day. Independence and good organisation are important skills for everyone to have, even young children. WORDS: Karen Carter, Kip McGrath

Welcome to 2018! The rush of Christmas and New Year is over and life is beginning to settle back into its normal rhythms. Christmas decorations have disappeared and no longer bombard us in shops. But wait, something new has taken their place. ‘Back to School’ signs are everywhere! These bring a mixed reaction from parents. For some, it is the sheer relief that the holidays are coming to an end, but for others there is the apprehension of children starting school for the first time. Excitement is in the air for most children as they get ready for the new school year. There are uniforms to sort out, backpacks and lunchboxes to buy; along with all the other tools and equipment needed for a successful and organised start to the academic year. Heading back to school can be an expensive exercise. Most schools provide a book pack which can be ordered and purchased prior to the end of the school year, which ensures students have exactly what is required for them to undertake their school studies. These packs take the hard work out of trying to

It’s also a great time to introduce yourself to your child’s teacher/s. Share your goals and let them know about your priorities for your child’s learning. You know your child best, and you can provide vital information to the teacher about their learning style, strengths and weaknesses early in the year. Discuss ways to establish regular and effective communication between home and school. Are there ways you can assist at school, however small, to be more involved in your child’s learning? So, bring on 2018! Get ready, get set, go! Here’s to the start of another whirlwind of a year. Those Christmas decorations will be on display again before you know it. I think I may have spied a chocolate Easter Bunny already!

Karen Carter is Co-Director at Kip McGrath Education Centre Burpengary, providing professional tuition by qualified teachers in Maths and English for Primary and Secondary students. Contact us at www.kipmcgrath.com. au/burpengary or on 3888 2332 or 0488 445 776 for a free assessment.

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Starting High School WORDS: Kristine Lane

Starting high school can be daunting for any new Year 7 student. The top major concerns are often: • Finding, or losing, friends • Fitting in with peers • Navigating their way around the new school and getting lost • Having different teachers for different subjects • Bullying • Homework and expectations In an attempt to alleviate these concerns, all primary schools nowadays provide a primary-to-high school Transition or Orientation Day to help students become familiar with their new school. Students would have also attended an enrolment interview, or possibly visited an Open Day or Parent Information Session. Having conversations with your child to help counsel perceived fears and feelings will also help, as well as coming up with a few personalised strategies to help cope. But once there and they’ve got the first few weeks under their belt, there are a few things that parents can do to help make life easier: • • • • •

Understand the culture of the school. Know how it operates, its priorities, policies, and expectations, including homework, assessment, and grading systems. Help develop organisational skills. In high school, there is less spoon-feeding and more expectation of independent work. If your child struggles to plan for, and get, assessment done on time, bringing the correct equipment, or even remembering to submit permission notes, then wall planners or diaries are a must. Communication is king. Not just between your child and you, but also the parent and the teacher. Don’t hide in the shadows… talking, emailing, and swapping of info is crucial to getting the best out of their time there. Encourage your child to get involved in the different activities available. Allow them to participate in activities like arts festivals, technology workshops, debating teams, and other clubs. Teenagers become more excited about high school if allowed to attempt and pursue multiple pathways. Understand that there will be a lot of developmental changes. Emotional and physical changes will be the most obvious, and conversations need to be had, and boundaries need to be set. Getting enough sleep, eating correctly, and limiting social technology are critical, as too are those all-important ‘health and relationship’ talks.

However, if you find that your child has not settled in to high school as hoped, and you are seeing signs of apathetic involvement, reluctance in going to school, refusing to talk about school or friends, showing a decline in academic performance, becoming easily emotional, and losing confidence, then contacting their teacher, year-level coordinator, or counsellor is vitally important. Kristine Lane is a local teacher and writer. You can follow her on Twitter (@kwersty) or email her your question via editor@featuremagazine.com.au.

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Prevent Pancreatitis Christmas may have been a time of craziness, relatives over, lots of presents, and plenty of mess to clean up. All too often, an innocent snack is slipped under the Christmas table for your fur-child, however these little food gifts can have your dog end up at the vet! This is the common time of year vets see a lot of pancreatitis cases. The cause of pancreatitis is not known. However, there may be several contributory factors. It is often associated with a rich, fatty meal, so the pork fat fed under the table, is a common one vets see. However, some dogs with pancreatitis do not have exposure to fatty foods. Under normal conditions, digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas are activated when they reach the small intestines. In pancreatitis, these enzymes are activated prematurely in the pancreas instead of in the small intestines. This results in digestion of the pancreas itself. The clinical signs of pancreatitis are often variable, and the intensity of the disease will depend on the quantity of enzymes that are prematurely activated. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. Clinical signs, blood tests and even ultrasound may be necessary to diagnose. If the attack is severe, acute shock, depression and death may occur. Treatment The management of pancreatitis will depend on early diagnosis and prompt medical therapy. Treatment involves administration of IV fluids to maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance, and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pancreatic inflammation and make the patient feel more comfortable. The presence of shock necessitates the immediate and intense use of IV fluids. Antibiotics and antiemetics (medications that stop vomiting) are required in many cases. It is also important to start oral fluids and food as soon as possible to maintain healthy enterocytes (cells lining the intestinal tract). Again prevention is better than cure, and a good quality, low fat diet will help prevent such an occurrence. If you suspect your pet has pancreatitis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; please get to a vet as soon as possible.

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Let’s Spice Things Up a Bit! WORDS: Oxmar Properties

Nutrition is integral to lifestyle and growth. You really are what you eat, and you basically eat what’s in your kitchen pantry at home. That’s why it’s important to keep a well-stocked kitchen. Researchers all over the world cannot stress enough the fact that spices contribute to health just as much as fruits and vegetables, providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial and antiviral properties. Although the Indian cuisine champions the usage of spices, there is more to this endorsement than just colouring up the curry. Here is a list of health benefits that Indian spices provide: Turmeric This powerful ‘spice of life’ has an impressive list of uses and benefits. It takes a paramount place as an antioxidant. Curcumin - the active ingredient in turmeric could potentially ward off dementia and prevent cancer. Turmeric is believed to have substantial Alzheimer’s fighting potential as well. It also helps lose weight and regulate your metabolism. Saffron Saffron has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antidepressant properties. It has the ability to treat depression, prevent loss of vision, and improve memory. It can provide relief from digestive issues, and is conducive in healing arthritis, impotency and infertility. Cinnamon Cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory that improves cardiovascular health, increases metabolic rate, helps control and regulate blood sugar, and has antimicrobial effects. It helps diabetics as it is helpful in digestion of sugar. It has astringent; stimulant and carminative properties, and can check vomiting and nausea. Cumin Cumin is known to provide relief from digestive problems, reduce chances of anemia and ease common cold. Its antiseptic properties are known to boost the immune system and can thus help fight flu. Cumin helps control diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, morning sickness and nausea. Cumin also contains iron.

Cloves They symbolise the proverb: Big things come in small packages! Used often in Ayurveda medicine, cloves are antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and analgesic. They contain antioxidants and are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, vitamins, and minerals – especially manganese. The antibiotic and antiseptic qualities of clove oil are used in medicines especially in dental, pharyngeal and oral treatments. They have also reported to help diabetics in absorption of sugar. They have wider applications in preparation of mouthwashes and toothpaste, soaps and perfumes. Nutmeg Nutmeg has antibacterial properties. It helps in fighting tooth decay, Alzheimer’s and assists in improving memory. It can also release the tension in muscles. Ginger The scrumptious ginger is great in aiding digestion, fighting sinus problems and stomach cramps. Whether your personal favourite is a ginger tea or beverage or simply munching on a piece of ginger, it is the best way to get rid of sore throats, nausea, exhaustion, cramps from the menstrual cycle, heart burn, migraines, fatigue and constipation. It is conducive to the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body. Garlic Intensely aromatic and flavourful, garlic with its antiviral and antibacterial properties helps in boosting immunity and keeps one looking fresh and healthy. Garlic makes food delicious, and its ability to fight infections and bacteria makes it an effective cure for warts and skin problems. It contains useful minerals such as phosphorous, calcium, and iron, as well as trace minerals like iodine, sulfur, and chlorine. Coriander seeds This 7,000 years-old spice boasts of equally impressive leaves (cilantro) and the seeds used in food and beverage preparation. Coriander has superior antiinflammatory properties next to being antimicrobial, antiepileptic, antibacterial, antidepressant, and a cogent anxiety inhibitor. Recent studies suggest that seeds have even greater benefits than the leaves. Possessing a unique and intriguing flavour profile, coriander helps in lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar naturally! It also aids in digestion, is a good source of vitamin C, and has high iron content. Black pepper These little yet compelling peppercorns have their most ancient roots in India. According to recent research, black pepper may not contain only anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and fever-reducing actions, but immune system enhancing properties as well. They aid in digestion, congestion, an upset stomach and can also help stop the bleeding on a cut when applied topically. It also has all the essential nutrient contents. It promotes weight loss and relieves toothache. Just remember: A little goes a long way!

“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.”

– Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

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FLIP SIDE WORDS Alex Habilay and Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

She Says: ‘It’s complicated’ sums up my relationship

with the beach. I love going there to hear the waves crashing, feel the wind on my face, and marvel at the glittering, mysterious vastness of the ocean. Being there gives me an inner peace, and it is the place where I can always find myself.

He Says: The beach has been a place of scrutiny since the

release of ‘Jaws’. To me, it is soothing. Baking my feet in the hot sand, soaking in the sun, and washing the heat off in rolling waves is the quintessential summer – but apparently to some even the word sand make’s their skin panic. Though we’re a nation built primarily of beach bums, there are oddities among us that would rather walk on carpet than sand. Here are a few tips on how to spot them:

Then there is the water. Most of my beach outings see me standing at the water’s edge like a meerkat sentry, scanning the surface for potential threats while my family frolic in the waves. Just as spectators held their breaths when Australian surfer Mick Fanning disappeared behind a wave after being attacked by a shark, I am on high alert, anticipating danger.

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‘Jaws’ is the culprit. After seeing it as a child, the image of a predator rising from the deep beneath completely oblivious swimmers has been imprinted on my psyche. It even (for a time), ruined night swimming in backyard pools. Yes, I know statistically the chances of being attacked are slim, but the fear of feeling that tug, of being eaten alive, leaves me quite literally high and dry.

Only going ankle deep More time spent in selfies than in the water Constant glare-off with sun and sand Always spitting out either sand or salt water Complains about premature sunburn No hat Only ever insults beach, never complimentary

If you spot one of these Aussie oddities (commonly referred to as ‘lobsters’), battling gusts of sand, don’t mock them. Hand them some 50+ SPF sunblock, a sand-proof towel, and tell them the directions to South Bank. The shark from ‘Jaws ‘couldn’t survive those chlorine waters, but they were built for a ‘lobster’.

So my relationship with the beach is of the love-hate variety, and to King Neptune I say with all sincerity, ‘It’s not you, it’s me.’

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Fish OF THE MONTH Longtail Tuna Thunnus Tonggol Words and Photos: Peter Hansler

One of the better tasting fish we pull out of Moreton Bay is the Longtail Tuna, formally known as Northern Bluefin Tuna. Caught from Northern NSW right around the top of Australia to WA, these fish when hooked are great speedsters, and never give up fighting all the way to the boat. They have been responsible for many sore arms and backs after a drawn out fight.

method of live baiting around the general area I have seen them, or where I have seen birds working and drifting into them.

Growing to just over a metre and up to 25kg, we rarely take more than one fish home to eat. Most fish we catch are a bit over 10kg.

How good is that?

Longtail Tuna can be caught on lures trolling or sight casted too, or my preferred method is live bait on the surface or just below. It can be very frustrating to chase them around when they’re surface feeding, trying to get close enough to throw lures at them, hence my preferred

For eating quality, I give Longtail Tuna four out of five stars. I have fried some in Southern Style Chicken Coating, and someone actually thought it was chicken.

Peter Hansler is a local “Fish Enthusiast” who promotes and educates about our native fish via his website www. rainbowrunner.ausfish.com.au. He encourages the use of native fish in ponds, and raises awareness of the plight of our native fish due to habitat destruction and the introduction of feral species. If you have a question for Peter, you can reach him via email at phansler@hotmail.com.

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How to Become a Residential Real Estate Agent in Australia

Words: Gina Wells, Raine & Horne Burpengary

Have you watched all the real estate shows and thought, I can do this! Being a real estate agent is not about long lunches and nice cars. It is hard work but very rewarding if you put in the time and effort. Below is some information to help you make the decision on whether to join the industry. Residential real estate agents handle the buying and selling of residential properties in Australia. They must have an understanding of the property market and the often complex issues surrounding property. They need expertise in property values, advertising, and the logistics of buying and selling property. They support and assist home buyers to purchase a property, and also work for property vendors to achieve the best price they can when selling. In order to become a qualified residential real estate agent in Australia, you will need to comply with the relevant licensing and registration requirements in your state or territory. Residential real estate agents are responsible for the selling and leasing of private residential properties. They conduct inspections, arrange advertising and marketing campaigns for properties, and draft sale and lease contracts. Sometimes they may also manage properties on behalf of landlords, and monitor compliance of tenancy agreements by renters, collect rent payments, and organise maintenance. You need to be highly motivated in order to be successful as a residential real estate agent. Good interpersonal skills are also required and the ability to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Strong customer service skills are also a must, as well as a solid understanding of property law and contract negotiations. Effective time management skills and good communication are also important. Real Estate Registration Courses This course gives you what you need to know to get the best start in real estate as a: • Salesperson • Property Manager or • in a Corporate Support or Administration role REIQ courses are available through a range of flexible delivery options, including daytime contact classes, evening classes and distance education (online and correspondence). Once you have done your course you will need to apply to the Office of Fair Trading for your registration certificate. This usually takes around six weeks. Eligibility To be eligible for a real estate salesperson certificate, you must: • be 18 years or over • pass the required training courses Suitability You are not suitable to hold a real estate salesperson registration if you: • are currently disqualified from holding a licence or registration certificate • have been convicted within the past five years of a serious offence. Non-citizens If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you need to: • give us a certified copy of your passport • have a visa that allows you to work in Australia. Criminal history check To confirm your suitability, your application will be submitted for a criminal history check. This will be thorough and may be time consuming. Once you are all approved, you will be on your way to working in one of the best jobs in the world!

Gina Wells is a local, licensed and experienced Real Estate Agent. Send your real estate question for Gina via editor@featuremagazine.com.au

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