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FEATURE: ROBIN NICOLLE Photo: Contributed
“I’m a visual person, and I watched films at the right age when I was young, and they really captured my imagination.” -Robin Nicolle
Robin Nicolle: Working His Way to the Top of the Reel; Page 10
Here are some of the stories you will find inside:
Riding in Red in the Name of Charity
The Moreton Bay Red Ride on May 14 will bring the community together to raise awareness around domestic violence. Page 4
Start Volunteering Today
Volunteering can be a very satisfying venture if you are looking for something to do in your spare time. Page 8
Deep in the Heart of Volunteering
Free World-Class Course for Community Coaches SPORT AUSTRALIA HAS launched a free online course to help the 500,000 community coaches across the country deliver world-class, fun and inclusive sporting experiences for everyone. The new Community Coaching Essential Skills Course has been developed in collaboration with sports. It will benefit the whole sector, supporting local clubs, their volunteer coaches and most importantly, every player and athlete. Australian Sports Commission (ASC) CEO Kieren Perkins OAM said the launch of this free course was a key part of Sport Australia’s new approach to community coaching.
Giving back to the community and helping others is what volunteering is all about for Kiah Vescovi. Page 12
“Being a coach is more than just skills and drills.” Perkins said, “The environment a coach creates is critical to delivering a positive sporting experience, encouraging more people to play and stay in organised sport.
New National PTSD Centre Brings Hope
“We can’t afford to rely on a one-size-fits-all approach to community coaching anymore, and our free course helps coaches understand the individual needs and motivations of every participant and, most importantly, why they love to be involved in sport.”
A mental health counsellor, who was seven years old when she saw her mother electrocuted, says a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder research centre on the Sunshine Coast could help change the lives of millions across Australia. Page 18
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Sport Australia’s new approach has earned the praise of high-profile coaches, including cricketing great Greg Chappell, Olympic cyclist Brad McGee and Paralympic champion Louise Sauvage. Greg, Brad and Louise were key contributors to Sport Australia’s recent Coaching & Officiating podcast series. Louise is also featured throughout the new Essential Skills course. Dozens of sporting organisations have welcomed the change, with Hockey Australia seeing an alignment between the free, online course and their new national approach to coach support. “We’re really excited about the new Essential Skills course as it talks the same language and feeds seamlessly into our plans to increase our number of accredited coaches,” Hockey Australia Chief Strategy Officer Michael Johnston said. “These are unpaid roles, so we need to support coaches as best we can through providing them with the relevant information at the relevant time on their coaching journey.” Equestrian Australia is another sport supporting the new course. Participation Manager Jill Taylor says it will transform their coaching culture. “We’re committed to helping our coaches become more participant centred by helping them focus on the social, cognitive and emotional development of each rider while at the same time developing their technical skills,” Taylor said. In developing the course, Sport Australia has partnered with Sport Integrity Australia to introduce coaches to important Safeguarding and Child Safe Practices information. Safeguarding is the process of protecting adults and children from harm and is the responsibility of everyone in sport. Child Safe Practices are a preventative and proactive approach to keeping children safe. Over the coming months, Sport Australia will deliver even more resources to support community coaches, including webinars, new podcasts, and dedicated masterclasses designed to expand on the course content. The new Essential Skills Course replaces the Community Coaching General Principles Course . It can be accessed via the Australian Sport Learning Centre at sportaus.gov.au/coaching/course.
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Riding in Red
In the Name of Charity Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photographer: Steve Baker
JOIN THE SEA of red as the community comes together for the Moreton Bay Red Ride on Saturday, May 14, to help combat domestic violence. It’s a day to signify the importance of standing against the perpetrators of domestic violence and lending support to those who have experienced it and need help getting back on their feet. Dress in red and take a scenic ride around the beautiful Moreton Bay Region before enjoying the festivities and entertainment at Woodford Showgrounds. Whether you head along for the ride itself or just want to watch from the sidelines, plenty is happening as part of this year’s Red Ride. From food trucks to the Show ‘N’ Shine (bikes and cars), the bucking bull and the inflatable pub, plus loads of entertainment to see out the afternoon. There’s also a chance to dress to impress with a Best Dressed component included on the day. Events like this bring the community together and the Red Ride wouldn’t be possible without its strong group of supporters and sponsors, including the Rotary Club of Caboolture, 101.5FM, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Division 12 Councillor Tony Latter, R & W Caboolture and Shannons. Caboolture Sports Club is also once again putting its support behind this worthy event, contributing as a Platinum Sponsor. CSC Group Sporting Development Officer Robyn Stephensen says their sponsorship offsets the operational costs of staging the event, helping to maximise money raised on the day and resulting in more money donated to a very worthy cause. “Caboolture Sports Club became involved with the inaugural Red Ride in 2021 as we believe this unique event is an excellent way to raise funds for charities that address domestic violence,” Robyn says. “We are always eager to support local community organisations and events, so it's a privilege to be on board again as the platinum sponsor and work with the Rotary Club of Caboolture on this very worthy cause.” For organisations like the CSC Group, being part of events in the community is about more than just putting their name out there. “Though the club was founded in the early 1990s by six local sports clubs, CSC Group is more than sport, dining and entertainment,” Robyn says. “We are a part of the wider community and pride ourselves on our core values in supporting a wide range of local community organisations through our various sponsorship and donation programs. Events like the Red Ride really help foster a strong community spirit.” With our social media feeds and the news covering more and more about domestic violence, events like the Red Ride are vital to helping make a much-needed difference in the lives of those who are affected. The team at CSC Group encourage everyone in the community to put their support behind the May 14 Red Ride.
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“Incidents of domestic violence leave many people in a very vulnerable position and needing "real-time" support to be safe and get back on their feet,” Robyn says. “Support services for victims and prevention programs are in desperate need of more resources, so we are more than happy to sponsor events like the Red Ride. This is a unique event in the Moreton Bay Region as it includes a scenic ride and culminates in a community festival with something to interest every member of the community.”
Staggered starting times for the Red Ride kick off from 8am on Saturday, May 14, at the Woodford Showgrounds (38 Neurum Road, Woodford), circulating for a scenic journey around the region with the trip coming to an end back at the showgrounds in Woodford. Entry is $25 for all motorbikes (single or with a passenger), $15 for all cars (vintage, veteran, classic and collectable) and spectators $10 for the day. For further information, visit redride. org
Tiny Homes on Display HOMES ON WHEELS, without wheels, container homes, modular tiny homes, off-grid living, sustainable solutions, frames, trailers, DIY, Domes and Glamping. Discover the possibilities on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May 2022 at Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Road, Redcliffe. You may be interested in getting ‘Off the rat race’ or investing in an Air-BNB style additional house on your property. There are endless ideas for those looking to house parents, teenagers, simply wanting more workspace options. Whatever you are looking for, Tiny Home Expo will have a wealth of information for your adventure into this hugely popular alternative to traditional housing options, including innovative products. With a minimum of 20 houses on display, this Expo is about finding out everything that goes with Tiny Home Living - where, how, and why. Presentations and Speakers will deliver some expert, and diverse ideas on Off-Grid setups, how to live tiny, self-sufficiency and lifestyle. In addition, there are Q + A sessions with experts advising and resourcing answers to your most pressing questions. Tickets start from $25pp, and whilst you are encouraged to print your dog (pet or service animal), please keep in mind that many tiny home builders may not permit animals inside a tiny home. For more information, please visit www.tinyhomesexpo.com.au/tickets.
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$68M Bridge Upgrade for Youngs Crossing PRELIMINARY WORKS WILL soon officially begin on a $68 million bridge upgrade at Youngs Crossing Road to solve decades of pain for Moreton Bay motorists. Construction of a new 212-metre bridge and connecting road upgrades will provide flood immunity for up to a 1 in 100-year event and is expected to be complete by early 2024, thanks to $32.75 million from the Federal Government. Acting Mayor Jodie Shipway thanked Peter Dutton, the Federal Member for Dickson, for securing Federal Government funding to help make this project a reality and solve a longstanding issue for Moreton Bay. “The recent wet weather system was a stark reminder of the need to upgrade flood immunity at Youngs Crossing Road after it was closed for a total of 16 days straight between February 23 and March 8,” Ms Shipway said. “That takes the tally up to nine separate closures for a total of roughly 26 days since 2021, which leaves 20,000 daily motorists seeking an alternative route and putting immense pressure on the surrounding road networks, including the Bruce Highway. “The start of work will be a landmark moment as the largest infrastructure project in Council’s history, and adds to our record $743 million 2021-22 budget to build infrastructure, create jobs and drive the economy postCOVID.” Service relocation works are expected to begin this month before a tender is awarded to start construction by October. Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said these upgrades will support over 500 jobs locally in a boost for the local community and economy. “I’ve fought hard to secure this funding for our community, and I’m pleased to see works For more information, please visit the project page: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Projects/ Roads/Youngs-Crossing
Visit Neverland!
The mystical minds behind The Alice Cocktail Experience and The Wizard's Den have created another pop-up bar inspired by the iconic childhood classic 'Peter Pan'. Come and experience the wonder of the Blue Lagoon, climb aboard the Jolly Roger, and hang out at the Lost Boys Hideout. The Neverland themed pop-up is located on the Corner of Little Stanley & Tribune Street (South Bank) from May 1 to June 19, 2022. Prepare to leave reality behind and dive into the timeless classic. Like Peter himself, you will never want to leave. Guests will find themselves in the bedroom of Wendy, John & Michael for a spot of storytelling before being whisked away to the island of Neverland. Follow Peter on an exhilarating journey through the lush jungles and hide from the evil Captain Hook and his bloodthirsty pirates in a land free from grown-up rules. Try your hand at hook toss and archery and walk the famous plank to collect gold coins to make the brew of belief to save Tinkerbell! The Tiki Bar serves up plenty of delicious, themed drinks for the occasion, including pixie dust shots and Mai Tais. Tickets for the 90-minute experience cost just $40pp. You'll be treated to all kinds of magical cocktails (1x welcome drink & 2x bespoke cocktails included with the ticket) sprinkled with faith and a little bit of pixie dust. Book at explorehidden.com/event/details/neverlandbrisbane -an-immersive -peter-pan-inspiredbar-1551812.
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VETERANS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW CENTRE South East Queensland veterans and families will benefit from the extensive experience of not-for-profit organisation Lives Lived Well after the group was identified as the preferred candidate to operate a Veteran Wellbeing Centre in the region. The group was chosen to lead the project last month, following a rigorous procurement process that saw several quality applications and the genuine desire to support the wellbeing of veterans and their families across the South East Queensland region. Lives Lived Well Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell Giles, said his organisation would work with the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Qld Branch (VVAA) and other ESOs to support serving members, veterans and their families. “We are grateful to the Australian Government for giving us this opportunity to establish a new South East Queensland Veteran Wellbeing Centre that will act as a safe space where veterans and their families can come to be connected to a range of supports,” said Mr Giles. “Our Wellbeing Coordinators, located at the centre and our community-based hubs, will provide case management and assess for risks related to PTSD, trauma and suicide. The coordinators will be highly skilled with extensive experience in supporting individuals and families to navigate physical and mental health challenges and financial and emotional wellbeing.” Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said there are around 72,000 veterans and family members in South East Queensland. The centre will be a welcome addition to the significant support already provided. “We have already delivered six Veteran Wellbeing Centres around the country, with more on the way in South East Queensland and Tasmania, and I have seen firsthand the positive effects they have on local defence personnel, veterans and their families,” Minister Gee said. “I want to sincerely thank all those organisations that submitted impressive expressions of interest through this process and look forward to potential opportunities to work together in the future.” Member for Longman Mr Terry Young MP said the new centre will be an important additional support for the defence and veteran community in Longman and surrounding areas. “Caring for our current and ex-service personnel is a key focus of mine, and I’m pleased to deliver these additional resources to support them,” Mr Young said. Lives Lived Well will now prepare a business case, in close consultation with the defence and veteran community, which will outline the exact location of the centre and further demonstrate their plans for providing critical support services for the local veteran community Mr Young emphasised the importance of Veterans and current serving members being able to have a say in how this centre will operate, providing assurances that their feedback will be obtained and listened to. “We have thousands of veterans and their families living in our region, and I know they will welcome the progress on this new centre,” said Mr Young. “For more than 40 years, Lives Lived Well have been working with individuals and families to deliver a wide range of mental health, medical, drug and alcohol support, and they bring a unique and exciting perspective to this project.” “They will leverage their existing service sites and outreach program to provide the care and advocacy that local veterans need and deserve.” The Veteran Wellbeing Centre network delivers integrated support to veterans and their families across Australia in partnership with ex-service organisations and state and territory Governments. These centres are available to all current and former serving Australian Defence Force members, including reservists and their families. For more information on Veteran Wellbeing Centres, visit dva.gov.au/healthand-treatment/work-and-social-life-programs/work-and-social-support/veteranwellbeing.
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Photo: Sergeant Grayson with volunteers Jay and Tony
$3.5M FOR SPORTS COMPLEX EXPANSION THE MORTON BAY Central Sports Complex will receive vital upgrades due to a $3.5 million investment from the Morrison Government. The complex is the home ground for the Caboolture Sports Football Club (CSFC), with more than 900 playing members and around 2,300 supporters.
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Words: Senior Constable Jo Arthur, Queensland Police
VOLUNTEERING CAN BE a very satisfying venture if you are looking for something to do in your spare time. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has a Volunteer in Policing (ViP) program across the state involving local volunteers working with police to address customer service, community safety and crime prevention needs in the community. Sergeant Grayson from the Moreton District Crime Prevention said ViPs provide valuable support roles to police across a wide range of duties, including: • Liaising with community groups and participating in community-based activities; • Conducting home and business security assessments; • Participating in crime prevention initiatives; and • Displays. To be eligible, applicants must be: • 18 years of age or over; • Willing to participate in a mandatory
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training program; Be prepared to participate in the program for at least 12 months; and Agree to the QPS conducting a national criminal history check.
Training for all new ViPs is mandatory and will be provided by the Queensland Police Service. Training will be determined based on the activities the ViP will be undertaking. ViPs will begin duties at an assigned police area upon successfully completing this training program. They will be given any necessary jobrelated skills training. Ongoing training will be provided as required. If you are interested in joining the ViP Program, contact the District Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Moreton District on 07 5495 0428 to obtain an application form and further information. If the police is not for you, you may also consider becoming a volunteer for Crimestoppers or a local Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC).
Member for Longman Terry Young said he was delighted to have secured the funding to help CSFC continue to grow while attracting regional football competitions to Longman. “Football is booming in Queensland with 37 per cent more participants in 2021, compared with the previous year,” Mr Young said. “These upgrades mean the complex will have three new football fields to complement the existing synthetic and grass fields, as well as new lighting, car parking, irrigation and access roads. “This will ensure CSFC can continue to grow by providing more space for training and allowing matches and training to occur after dark. “The Mighty Snakes are going from strength to strength, having last year won the FQPL 2 Premiership and earning promotion to the Premier League for this year. “We’ll also be able to host regional football competitions right here, attracting clubs from across Queensland to come and compete here in Longman.” The new fields and other upgrades will be completed in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Reclassification Helps Reduce Doctor Shortage
GP CLINICS IN the Caboolture region can now recruit overseas trained doctors, and bonded medical practitioners after the region successfully campaigned to review its Distribution Priority Area (DPA) status.
The Caboolture GP catchment is now classified as DPA following an application to the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s “exceptional circumstances” review. Member for Longman Terry Young said the successful application from Bertha Street Medical & Dental Centre, Morayfield Road Medical & Dental Centre, and Health Hub Doctors Morayfield means local medical practices in the catchment have more opportunities to address local GP doctor shortages. “This change gives local GP practices a larger pool of doctors to recruit from, which will make it easier for clinics to secure more doctors in Caboolture, Wamuran and parts of Morayfield and Burpengary East,” Mr Young said. “The DPA classification identifies regions where people find it harder to see a doctor, based on the needs of the community. “Although the classification is updated each year, several medical practices in this area indicated they had been hit by sudden and unexpected changes and unmet demand
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during the pandemic period and had found it especially difficult to recruit doctors to the area.” Reasons might include the retirement of GPs without replacement, changes in socioeconomic circumstances of the area, increasing GP waiting times, increasing Emergency Department presentations for GP type treatments or a sharp increase in patient numbers and patient needs. GPs in other areas such as Dakabin, Narangba, Burpengary, Wamuran or Woodford did not apply for the status change and were not reconsidered by the Department or the Minister.
“For people of all ages, from babies to the elderly, being able to see a doctor when you have an illness or injury is important to your health and wellbeing. Federal Regional Health Minister Dr David Gillespie said he set up the review process to ensure that an area’s DPA status was based on contemporaneous information, supported vulnerable patient cohorts, and responsive to significant workforce and population changes. An independent working group considered the exceptional circumstances review applications, which made recommendations to Minister Gillespie.
Mr Young said the DPA classification does not guarantee a doctor, but it allows medical practices in DPA catchments to recruit doctors subject to location restrictions, such as those trained overseas.
As well as changes to the health workforce or services, the review considers demographics and more up to date data which was not available at the time of the previous DPA update.
Students who have accepted a Commonwealth Supported Place in an Australian medical course in return for a commitment to work in a regional, rural and remote area at the end of their studies must also work in a DPA.
The DPA indicator has been in place for three years, helping prioritise access to doctors for underserviced rural areas.
“Having enough doctors is fundamental to any community, and that’s even more true when you live or work in a regional or peri-urban area like Longman,” Mr Young said.
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It is one of many Australian Government initiatives to address the maldistribution of the medical workforce and encourage doctors under location restrictions to work in regional, rural and remote communities.
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Robin Nicolle: Working His Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photographer: Contributed
ROBIN NICOLLE DISCOVERED his passion for the film industry through watching the creative works of others. It fuelled his imagination, propelling him into a world where he has now started writing, starring in and helping produce short films. His most recent accomplishment is a short film titled Honest Police, which has now garnered some accolades, taking home three awards at the International Media Arts Film Festival & Awards in Kampala, Uganda, late last year. For Robin, it’s only the beginning of what he hopes to be a long path within the industry.
Robin’s journey with short film Honest Police began in 2018 before the pandemic took over the world. Robin wrote the script before it was filmed in 2019 and eventually edited it before the final version made its way to the film festival. Honest Police took home Best Short Film and Best Editor, and Robin won an award for Best Actor. Little did Robin know how it would all eventually pan out, but he’s proud of everything that has been achieved. “So I decided to write a whacky comedy suitable for all ages,” Robin says of the film Honest Police. “It’s all about the extreme version of taking the law into your own hands. In the film, I arrest people for small offences that you would never actually be arrested for. “I would describe it as where would you draw the line. So, it’s all about making people think about where you draw the line between something I’m going to arrest you for and something I’m not going to arrest you for. We really want to make the audience think about that and then allow them to form their own theories and opinions.”
captured my imagination. So, I really appreciate that when someone else has a vivid imagination and writes crazy and interesting ideas, that really captures my imagination. “For instance, when I watched Lord of the Rings at the cinema, I was 13. I thought, wow, that’s crazy because it’s a fantasy adventure that I can’t obviously imagine doing in real life. I can only imagine sitting down with pen and paper and writing something like that, creating all the characters and their journey - so that’s what really captivated me at a young age.”
Although he is originally from Zimbabwe, Robin moved to Australia as a teen, settling in Queensland with his family. He began his career as a student, enrolling in a course at the Actors Workshop, a move that has seen him make short films and star in theatre productions and commercials. “I made my first short film, and we decided to call it Detective. It was also my first black and white project,” Robin says. “Since graduating, I’ve found more opportunities to make more short films with students or friends. I made my second short film, O’Hare, about a boy dealing with domestic violence. Then I found out about a theatre performance. I decided to audition with the director. Luckily, they cast me as one of the main characters. “I’ve also spent some time in Sydney. While I was there, I was cast in a short film called Certainty and Doubt at New York Film Academy - I played a nerdy and intelligent reporter for the first time in my career.
After Robin wrote the Honest Police script, he met his friend Glenn (who has enough equipment to make short films). The duo ventured down the path of making the film come to life, with some filming even taking place in Caboolture.
“I was also cast in a Web Series all about Gothic People, and we shot a few episodes in the suburbs around Sydney. Playing a Gothic character called Peter helped me with invaluable experience. It helped guide me to be a more versatile actor.”
“Location-wise, we shot a little bit on the Sunshine Coast at Big Top Shopping Centre, in my suburb of Sippy Downs,” Robin says. “Then, when I was looking for a bottle shop, I was driving through Caboolture one day, and I saw a bottle shop that was independently owned, so they’re a bit more open to helping you when you want to shoot scenes.
With a myriad of stars and role models working in the lights and glamour of Hollywood, is there anyone that has captured Robin’s attention and he looks up to?
“I spoke with the owner at Champion Liquor on King Street, and he gave us the go-ahead to shoot for a couple of hours before they opened. “We went back there a second time, and the laundromat owner was a bit curious as to what we were doing. We mentioned we wanted to make a short film to gain experience, so he let us shoot in the laundromat. So, that provided us with heaps of bloopers and outtakes, creating plenty of options when editing.”
“I do like the James Bond movies, so I look up to the James Bond actors,” he says. “I’ve also been watching a lot of the Marvel movies, so I look up to all of them, including Robert Downey Junior and Chris Hemsworth.” Robin’s ultimate dream and goal he is working towards is to have a full-time career in the film industry. He has an eagerness and persistence that will lead him there. Robin also enjoys scripting writing and the occasional dabble in producing, focusing mainly on acting. He’s already working hard on his next idea.
The creative world of film isn’t for the faint of heart, but Robin knew it was something he wanted to get into from a young age.
“I’ve decided to write another film around nerds,” he says. “So think along the lines of The Big Bang Theory. In the short film, I play a nerd, so it’s all about life from the perspective of nerds and how people treat them in society.”
“I watched a lot of films growing up,” he says. “I’m a visual person, and I watched films at the right age when I was young, and they really
If you want to view Honest Police, check it out on YouTube via youtube. com/watch?v=_hMS561zevc.
Griffin Road Upgrades Underway Work began last month to elevate Henry Road and Dohles Rocks Road from flood waters following the recent wet weather system that caused havoc across Moreton Bay closed sections of the road for six days. These $14.5 million road works will upgrade the flood immunity of both roads so that residents in Griffin and surrounding suburbs can commute without being bogged down in major traffic delays. Acting Mayor and Division 4 councillor Jodie Shipway thanked the Federal Government for its contribution of $4 million to help make this project a reality. “This is a significant improvement for residents on the current road network, which is often
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heavily affected by delays on the Bruce Highway and during major wet weather events she said. Works will also include a new signalised intersection at the corner of Henry/Dohles Rocks Road including additional turning lanes, pedestrian crossing, new pedestrian connections and a new intersection on Henry Road to access the nearly completed Griffin Sports Complex.
within the parkland area,” he said. “It will provide safety for motorists turning in and out of Henry Road, which can be notoriously difficult. “And another great aspect is it will provide better connectivity to the amazing Griffin Sports Complex that Council has nearly finished building.
Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth said this would help improve the safety of locals and provide greater community connectivity in Griffin.
“I’d like to thank Moreton Bay Regional Council in advance for delivering such an amazing project with support from the Federal Government.”
“One of the really cool aspects of this project is that it will create new access to the Griffin Environmental Reserve and existing trails
For more information, please visit: https://www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Projects/ Roads/Henry-Road-Griffin
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Way to the Top of the Reel
The World According to Kate
I AM DELIGHTED to acquiesce the requests from my column enthusiasts to correspond in a manner mirroring the sensational Bridgerton. My only hope is that my penmanship is on par with Lady Whistledown. The cantankerous state of affairs I wish to discuss today is the handling of a common doohickey - the smartphone. It is quite a privilege to possess, is it not? Yet this author has recently discovered the diligence required to avoid being hoodwinked into believing it is of the utmost importance in one's life. The methods available to limit the ruckus incurred by the relentless hullabaloo of alerts, notifications and alike are scarcely utilised. How amusing it is to witness individuals measure their swagger based on the intensity of the kerfuffle from the smartphone, proving ignorant to onlookers who see them for what they really are - a pompous oaf. It is truly an embarrassment for all involved. What is it about the persistent and abrupt outbursts of ringtones throughout one's day that excites us so? Should our lives be distilled down to the sum total of our smartphone sounds and vibrations? Most seem to have forgotten that owning a smartphone does not oblige one to respond swiftly to its every sound. Nor is one duty-bound to always keep the contraption within close proximity whilst earnestly anticipating its next outburst. Society's current habit of willy-nilly conversation disrespects those in one's company who deserve one's undivided attention. When will society acknowledge that the smartphone and its variety of distractions are not as precious as our breath?
Support for Agricultural Shows
AGRICULTURAL SHOWS WILL benefit from $15.4 million under a second round of the heavily oversubscribed Agricultural Shows Development Grant Program. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the funding would support this important industry's growth and long-term sustainability.
"Show societies will be able to use these funds to upgrade or repair showground infrastructure," Minister Littleproud said. "These grants will provide regional communities with the opportunity to make showground facilities safe, attractive and accessible for showground users and the six million annual visitors."
Supported by around 50,000 volunteers, the shows generate $1 billion for regional Australia in economic benefits, playing an important role in regional Australia's social and economic fabric. Member for Longman, Terry Young welcomed the second round of Agricultural Show Development funding, saying they are looked forward to by locals every year. "The first round of this program was heavily oversubscribed, so I'm pleased that shows in Longman will have an opportunity to apply to the second round for funding later this year." Mr Young said. The Agricultural Show Development Grants program will open for applications later this year.
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Renowned psychology professors have unearthed the thought-provoking fact that simply having the device nearby – perhaps in one's purse, pocket or bureau – hinders the ability to focus on the task at hand when one is alone or with others. One can only envision the increase of productive relationships should smartphone owners become more adept at using existing 'do not disturb' paraphernalia. Intelligent society thrived for centuries without this apparatus considered the ultimate administrator of life. The typical smartphone user handles the device a staggering 2,617 times a day. At the very least, one should set aside the device for an entire day each week to take back control of life. Dear gentle readers, one must revel in the more important pursuits of life. Therefore, I present a challenge to only use one's smartphone for telephone calls and text messages for the next thirty days. It is truly enlightening to discover how much precious time one's smartphone embezzles via unnecessary applications. Time one could perhaps be spending on more advantageous undertakings. After all, just as one makes one's bed, one must lie in it.
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Above: Kiah (pictured far right) with some of the other MBFAV crew
Pawsome Cafes Words: Marnie Birch
Xander's Cafe
Evergreen Centre, Shop 10 14-18 Discovery Drive, North Lakes 0493 060 405
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Deep in the Heart of Volunteering Words: Sheree Hoddinett
FOR KIAH VESCOVI (pictured far right), volunteering is about contributing to the community and helping others in the process. The 21-year-old has been a volunteer with the Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers group for the last three years, having joined as soon as she turned 18 in 2019. Kiah’s future goal is to become a paramedic after recently completing her university degree. She also combined this with working as an assistant in nursing at a children’s hospice and tackling her volunteer role with MBFAV. With an energy and positive outset way beyond her young age, Kiah’s determination will put her in good stead to reach her goal. Kiah’s foray into the volunteering world began when she was still at school, helping out with a youth group and taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh program. She highlights the importance of balancing life's social and work aspects while helping out within the local community. “It’s pretty normal for me to help out, so volunteering is just part of life,” she says. “I volunteer to get more experience and because I enjoy doing it. It creates a good feeling, a sense of accomplishment and achievement, and it doesn’t feel like work, but you’re still helping people. “It’s about giving something back, and people are really thankful because you’re putting your time in there and not doing it to get paid.” Studying to become a paramedic, Kiah knew she wanted to get involved in a first aid group to back up her studies and further her experience. Although she had to wait until she was 18 to take on a role, that didn’t stop Kiah from researching her options. “I found MBFAV online through a Google search,” she says. “I saw their website and thought they looked really fun, and they were looking for people at the time. They
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had a section asking for volunteers, so I sent an enquiry before I turned 18, and they were really keen for me to join, so it was a quick process, and before I knew it, I was there.” With great encouragement, support and fortnightly training, MBFAV provides volunteers like Kiah with opportunities to further their skills to work towards any goals or achievements they seek. “There’s a lot of people in this group with experience, and they’re always keen to help you plus they understand we’re all young and still learning, so it’s nice of them to take us on board,” she says. “They (MBFAV) definitely have a lot of support for new people, especially if you have never been in first aid before. I had a little bit of experience because of starting Uni at the time, but not much in first aid, so it was a really good boost because it meant I gained a little bit of experience outside of Uni as well. “I highly recommend volunteering, especially if you’re already in that field studying or working, even if it’s just once a week. There are so many events going on that even just once a month, it’s easy to slip something into your schedule.” With Kiah preparing to undertake a medic course thanks to MBFAV to further her skills, she couldn’t speak more highly of the group, which has greatly supported her aspirations. “I really encourage other people out there, either young people or those studying at Uni, to not be afraid to join and volunteer,” Kiah says. “Give it a go. I didn’t know anyone there when I first started, and it was a bit scary, but they were all very welcoming and very accepting. It’s been a great experience for me.” To learn more about Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers, please visit mbfav.org.au.
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New Funding for Local Drug and Alcohol Treatment THE MINISTER FOR Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, and the Member for Longman, Terry Young, have announced an additional investment of more than $5.4 million to continue successful drug and alcohol treatment services delivered by Lives Lived Well Caboolture in the Moreton Bay region.
“The Caboolture region is a case in point. On average, participants in the Lives Lived Well Caboolture programs had a 25% reduction in generalised anxiety and depression scores, and substantial reductions in alcohol and other drug use – 41% for alcohol, 48% for methamphetamine, and 22% for cannabis.”
This funding boost is particularly welcomed given Caboolture has just been designated as a priority area for GP recruitment and will help continue the Caboolture region’s ongoing fight against the scourge of drugs and alcohol, particularly ice.
Member for Longman, Terry Young, said the funding would enable the continuation of important frontline services in Caboolture and the surrounding region. These include the Caboolture residential rehabilitation project, Withdrawal Support Service, Day Rehabilitation Service, and Demand Management Service.
This initiative complements the Government’s $315 million extension of the National Ice Action Strategy over the next four years to continue critical drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and research. “Lives Lived Well continues to do great work in helping turn around the lives of people struggling with drug and alcohol use. In 2020-21 alone, the organisation helped more than 25,000 people with substance use issues across Queensland and New South Wales.” Minister Hunt said.
“Lives Lived Well has met a growing demand in the Caboolture community for help to reduce the impact of drugs and alcohol, with the number of clients almost doubling in 2019-20,” Mr Young said. “Since starting in 2018, the three nonresidential programs have successfully reached more than 1,700 people with drug and alcohol use issues in the local community. A further 278 people have undertaken the residential rehabilitation program, which has had an average occupancy rate of 90%.”
Saving Lives in Mental Health LIVED EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIA, a leading mental health advocacy body, released its latest research report last month. A collaboration with Equally Well Australia, the report delves into whether people experiencing mental ill-health are being assessed and treated for possible comorbidities that are life-threatening. The ‘Review into Mental and Physical Health in Australia’ is an eye-opening look into the experience of physical health care for those experiencing mental illhealth. Report co-author and National Director of Equally Well, Professor Russell Roberts, states, “Every day in Australia, more than 30 people with mental illness die prematurely of physical health conditions, and on average die 20 years younger than people who don’t live with mental illness.” This doesn’t include the eight people a day who die of suicide. Still, Professor Roberts says even this is a figure impacted by physical health issues, with “almost half of these suicide deaths associated with a physical health issue.” In 2017, the National Mental Health Commission released the Equally Well Consensus Statement, five years later, this research study, conducted with 512 mental health consumers and carers nationally, shows that 80% of respondents who experience mental ill-health hadn’t been asked about their physical health or wellbeing by their mental health professionals.
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The establishment of a permanent, official headspace satellite service on Bribie Island will commence in 2022-23 and operate under the clinical governance of its parent centre, headspace Caboolture. It will provide a permanent home for previous outreach services provided by the local Primary Health Network (PHN) to young people on Bribie Island aged 12 to 25 who have or are at risk of mild to moderate mental illness. Headspace provides free or low-cost youthfriendly services in mental health, related physical health, alcohol and other drug use, and social and vocational support. National award-winning developer, Urbex, has set itself a new sales record for the popular Capestone development in Mango Hill by selling 25 premium blocks of land ranging in size from 320m2 to 450m2 within two hours of their release. Prices for the land release started at $520,000, and for the limited number of lots featuring extensive lake views, up to $750,000. The April 2022 Birdsville Races – the ‘Melbourne Cup of the Outback’ - culminated in blistering fashion, as Barcaldine (QLD) trainer Todd Austin comfortably won the iconic 1600m TAB Birdsville Cup with thoroughbred Echo Point, ridden by female jockey Brooke Richardson (Barcaldine, QLD). This makes Austin the most successful Birdsville Cup trainer since 2000, having won three of the last eight Birdsville Cups.
“It seems clear that mental health professionals are seeing people routinely but are largely delivering a reactive approach to their physical health care. Prevention and early intervention must be given a greater focus,” advised Professor Sharon Lawn, Executive Director of Lived Experience Australia.
A positive mental health program to help students build resilience and cope with stress will be delivered in 20 schools across Australia thanks to a new partnership with Coles and The Resilience Project. With one in four primary students and one in three secondary school students likely to experience mental ill-health this year, the program aims to help students build resilience and develop strategies to cope with the stresses of life both in and outside the classroom.
Cost and availability were other key findings in the report, with 68% of people with mental ill-health surveyed unable to afford the care they needed. One respondent indicated, “I can barely afford to see my GP let alone other health professionals. Mental health support often waits until you are an emergency department admission. A holistic approach needs to be available early to help avoid deteriorating to hospitalisation.”
A study conducted by BMT Tax Depreciation has revealed that the average Australian investment property value is well below the average value of all national dwellings reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. BMT, which has prepared almost 800,000 depreciation schedules for investment properties, looked at the average purchase price of properties. It prepared tax depreciation schedules in the December 2021 quarter and was surprised to find it to be $751,800. This is vastly below the mean price of residential dwellings reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics of $920,100 for the December 2021 quarter.
The research report highlights the need for greater availability and affordability of care while ensuring that ‘whole health’ is prioritised.
The Australian Invictus Games team and their family members and friends departed from Sydney International Airport last month to travel to The Hague, The Netherlands, onboard a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30. The Australian Defence Force and Invictus Australia support the participation of 32 serving and former serving competitors and over 120 supporting family members and friends.
"Professor Roberts stated that the premature death of people living with mental illness is an everyday tragedy,” Professor Roberts stated. “Even more so when so many lives could be saved by health professionals simply asking, advising, and assisting their clients in accessing basic physical health checks and treatment. riate medical professionals.” Find out more at www. livedexperienceaustralia.com.au/ mhphmedia
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Lifeline will be funded to continue to deliver the DV-alert program for a further five years thanks to a $39.7m investment from the Morrison Government, announced in last week’s Federal Budget. Lifeline Chief Executive Officer Colin Seery thanked the Federal Government for the new funding, which builds on the $66 million provided over the life of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 20102022.
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Skate Park Upgrades for Deception Bay DECEPTION BAY SKATE Park will get a gnarly $1.5 million redevelopment thanks to the input of hundreds of residents who provided feedback on designs during the community consultation period last year.
have plenty of plenty of ‘street cred’ thanks to the input of hundreds of local skaters, scooterers and BMX riders,” she said.
Acting Mayor Jodie Shipway said this was one of many skate parks across Moreton Bay to get significant upgrades as Council ramps up its Skate Park Renewal Program.
“Deception Bay Skate Park will be totally redeveloped with the help of the community’s input on the designs. Construction will begin on Deception Bay Skate Park later this year and is expected to be complete by December 2022, weather permitting.”
“My kids will love the upgrades, but I know they’ll hate me saying all our skate parks will
“Albany Creek, Morayfield and North Lakes residents have already had their say on designs
for their parks, and we have plans to open input for Bray Park, Redcliffe and Caboolture next.” “We’ll be rolling out the other skate park upgrades over the next 10 years to give residents the best possible skate parks to stay fit and healthy, practice their tricks and socialise with others.” For regular updates on community consultation for skate parks and other projects near you, register your interest here: https://yoursay.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/mbrc-skateparkupgrades
Seasons Mango Hill Residents Ready to Make a Splash
SEASONS SENIORS’ LIVING at Mango Hill is about to open its -state-of-the-art pool for residents and their family members. The 15-metre fully accessible outdoor pool is the centrepiece of the third stage of the retirement community, with 60 brand new 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments available soon. Sales Consultant, Sue Hilton, says, “Our current and prospective residents are incredibly excited about the edition of the pool to our community.
There aren’t many competitors in our area that offer the same type of facility as this, and it’s great to hear everyone talking about all the things they want to do, from water aerobics classes, swims with their grandchildren to afternoon drinks by the pool.” One of those residents, Carla Rees, says “Just when you think Seasons Mango Hill can’t get any better, bingo, a pool is built. It is a muchdesired addition to our complex. I can’t wait for water aerobics and cocktails poolside.”
FEATURE MAGAZINE STARTED in Narangba in 2014 under the masthead of ‘The Narangba Voice’. Since its first edition, the team behind the writing, photography and production of this monthly print community magazine has resided in the same suburbs we cover, making us authentically local and 100% independent. You may have noticed that we are not newspaper journalists but freelance writers who strive to be upbuilding and informative. Some of our youngest writers are students at local high schools and are supported by our senior writers and ex-journalists. As a result, Feature Magazine doubles as a portfolio of work for those wishing to enter the media or creative careers. Our team assist in the content generation, design, print and production of many local
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Expanding over three stages, Seasons Mango Hill offers a unique take on the traditional retirement village model with 24/7 onsite care available if and when residents might need it. Any care is delivered in the privacy of each resident’s own self-contained apartment with beautiful onsite amenities like the pool, movie cinema and a hair salon. To find out more about Seasons Mango Hill, head to https://seasonsliving.com.au/mango-hill/ or call Sue Hilton on 0411 654 026.
school magazines and supports local business owners, from start-ups to corporates, with print and design services through our associate local business – Anytime Print. Yet one of the things we enjoy most is supporting our fellow freelance writers striving to self-publish. Helping them bring their dreams to life through editing, design and print services brings us great joy and other new and exciting projects. How can we help you? We love to hear from our readers and encourage you to contact us with your suggestions and story ideas via editor@featuremagazine.com. au. We accept submissions from all ages and especially love receiving the creations of our local junior creatives.
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New National PTSD Centre Brings Hope A MENTAL HEALTH counsellor, who was seven years old when she saw her mother electrocuted, says a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder research centre on the Sunshine Coast could help change the lives of millions across Australia. The University of the Sunshine Coast will announce that construction will begin soon on the National PTSD Centre at USC’s Thompson Institute, following $8 million promised in the recent federal budget. The new national centre will feature a PTSD brain bank, laboratories, a genomics facility including tanks of zebrafish, additional clinical services, and the recruitment of a team of world-leading PTSD researchers. The brain bank will be the first of its kind in Australia, allowing researchers to look at associations between brain chemistry, structure, and function in brains people have consented to donate after they die PTSD affects around three million Australians at some time in their lives. Up to eight per cent of people in the general community who experienced a traumatic event will develop PTSD, but that rate doubles for first responders and those in the military. Author and counsellor Kerrie Atherton, who experienced PTSD from a young age and became an Ambassador for the FearLess PTSD support community, said a dedicated national research centre would be a game-changer for people like her who had suffered for years. “I witnessed my mum being electrocuted and then come back to life when I was seven, and that was traumatic for me. With PTSD, it’s like
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your brain gets stuck in danger mode longterm,” Ms Atherton said. “You think of PTSD, you often think of veterans, but so many situations can affect so many people in so many ways – for example, I had a racing heart, headaches, stomach upsets and panic attacks. “It really impacted my life. I became nervous, I was not able to concentrate, I was suffering from depression, and I felt alone. I think that’s something a lot of PTSD sufferers feel – but a centre like this reminds us that we are not in this alone.” USC Thompson Institute Director Professor Jim Lagopoulos said the PTSD program would be the first of its kind in Australia, based on similar programs overseas that had seen “phenomenal success rates”. “Since the institute began six years ago, researchers here have been working to understand the neural underpinnings of PTSD to improve quality of life for patients and their families,” Professor Lagopoulos said. “But this extension will greatly expand what we are able to achieve. We will be databasing information in a way that will allow us to look at associations between brain chemistry, structure and function – but also pool this information with researchers around the world so we can work together towards breakthrough findings. “Brain banks already exist for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, concussion or traumatic encephalopathy, but this will be a first in Australia for people with PTSD,” Professor Lagopoulos said.
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“And our zebrafish laboratory will help our researchers look into the role that genetics might play in how susceptible people might be to developing the condition, so we can look at preventative measures too. “Co-locating this with our community-facing clinical services will allow the fast translation of research findings into treatment options for the community.” Researchers at the institute were already working to find treatments for PTSD, with a clinical trial currently underway. The Thompson Institute uses the latest neuroscience to research and deliver community programs and treatment options for Australia’s most pressing mental health issues, including ageing and dementia, suicide prevention and youth mental health. USC Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Helen Bartlett said the funding demonstrated welcome recognition of the role regional universities play in creating prosperous regional communities and contributing to solving problems on a national scale. “As a rapidly-growing young university, USC has one of the strongest and most commercially and clinically knowledgeable research teams in the field of mental health and neuroscience in Australia,” Professor Bartlett said. USC’s Thompson Institute opened in 2016 thanks to major donations to USC by Roy and Nola Thompson, who have contributed a further $6 million for the new PTSD Centre.
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Federal Budget 2022-23 - Help For Home Buyers The government announced expansions to its current home guarantee schemes, with a new regional home guarantee Vanessa Bragdon and other measures.
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With property prices ever-increasing, utilising a spot in one of the government schemes can be a great way to enter the property market with a relatively small deposit. From July 2022 onwards, there will be 50,000 new places available in the existing home buyer schemes. The budget also introduced a new home buyer scheme for regional areas: • The First Home Guarantee will now accept 35,000 applications. This is an increase from the current 10,000 places each year. • The Family Home Guarantee, announced last year with 10,000 places over four years, will now add 5,000 places each year, from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025. • The new Regional Home Guarantee will offer 10,000 places each year from 1 October 2022 to 30 June 2025. What is the First Home Guarantee? The First Home Guarantee (previously known as the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme) allows first-home buyers with deposits as low as 5% to qualify for a home loan without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) fees.
provides a deposit worth 5% of the property value, the government guarantees 15% of the property value, making the risk to the lender the same as if the borrower provided a 20% deposit. Based on the maximum regional price cap under the scheme, first home buyers can save anywhere between $10,000 and $30,000 in LMI fees. What is the Family Home Guarantee? Under the scheme, a single parent with dependents can build a new home or purchase an existing one with as little as 2% of the property value without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI). LMI is often charged on deposits of less than 20%. In this scheme, if the borrower pays a 2% deposit, the government will guarantee 18% of the loan, allowing the borrower to avoid paying LMI.
The Family Home Guarantee is available Essentially, the government will act as the through 30 June 2025. mortgage insurer; for example, if a borrower
There were initially 10,000 total places under the scheme. As of 1 July 2022, the government is adding 5,000 additional cases a year. What is the Regional Home Guarantee? The Regional Home Guarantee is a new scheme for borrowers who want to buy or build a home in regional areas with a deposit as small as 5% without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance. The scheme is open to first-home buyers and anyone who has not owned property in the last five years. Permanent residents are eligible. All schemes are subject to eligibility criteria and price caps for each location. Eligible applicants need to also meet individual lending criteria of participating lenders. If you want to make the most of one of the government schemes, get in touch with your local mortgage broker to discuss your eligibility and options.
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That’s Art with Gabrielle Turnbull. Gabrielle Turnbull
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Art So Lively
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Norwegian painter Edvard Munch [pronounced Muhnk] was the subject of an interesting debate recently involving a couple of artist friends of mine. His most famous work, `The Scream` was at the heart of the debate.
One friend maintained that he painted the work in 1893, ten years after being influenced by the world’s largest volcanic eruption, Krakatoa in Indonesia. According to records, the volcanic explosion was so powerful that the sound travelled around the earth seven times and was heard nearly 5000 km away. The after-effects lasted for five months. It covered most parts of the planet with millions of tiny volcanic ash particles found in Munch’s hometown. The sky in Europe darkened for days. Many people at the time predicted the end of mankind as over thirtysix thousand people died, such was the impact of Krakatoa. My friend’s argument sounded valid. But that was not the end of the debate as my other friend disputed the Krakatoa reasoning, saying Munch’s life was one long scream. Evidently, most of his work, and he was reasonably prolific, exhibited strong mental
anguish with many repressed emotions reflected in them. His mother died when he was five years old, and he and his siblings were raised by their father, who suffered from mental illness, dying when the painter was 25 years old. His favourite sister died when he was 14, and the family lived next door to a psychiatric hospital. Other than painting, he never held another job. He never married or had any children and rarely socialized, preferring instead to lead a solitary life, mainly staying in his studio. She finished her argument by quoting his diary as saying he was inspired by `a gust of melancholy` when he painted the picture. So there it was, two quite different points of view. ! Does it really matter if one was correct and the other not? Surely art is intended to create discussion and dialogue!
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From the greeting to the spa changing area, to the relaxation lounge and to the farewell is a tranquil and calming journey and experience that you will not forget. Clients will be immersed in a sensory experience where therapists nurture, heal and provide an exceptional service experience. Soothing music, a welcoming, warm herbal tea, an inviting environment, a grounding aroma, and the therapist's healing touch will satisfy all the client's senses. There are different types of spas: A Day spa typically has water facilities and water therapies where clients go for a day of pampering.
A Destination spa is usually attached to a 5-star This seawater is high in sodium, chloride, wellness resort where clients stay for a longer magnesium, potassium, calcium and iodine. time to enjoy a holistic wellness program. These substances can alter the pressure inside the skin cell, inhibiting cell death, meaning There are also Medispa Health and medical younger-looking skin. Also, sea plants are rich treatments such as cosmetic therapy and in omega-3 fatty acids, an essential nutrient for advanced skin therapy within a spa concept healthy skin. environment. Balneotherapy involves bathing in hot spring Beauty Salon/Day Spa is an urban setting water, either directly in the spring or in a spa where clients have single or shorter treatments that uses naturally sourced mineral waters. for beauty or wet/dry therapies. The therapy manages stress-related and mild inflammatory conditions. Spa therapies are based on centuries-old principles founded on thalassotherapy, Kneipp therapy or Hydrotherapy involves balneotherapy and Kneipp therapy that have submerging part or all of the body in hot or been advanced and developed with modern- cold water. It can include the use of equipment, day equipment. like a whirlpool bath. The benefits of hot water are relaxed muscles and reduced arthritis pain, Thalassotherapy, from the Greek word while cold water stimulates blood flow. Thalassa, meaning "sea", is the use of seawater in the form of therapy, applying marine products, Are you ready to go on a journey made especially such as seaweed, mud or sand to the body. for you? Do you have a beuaty question? Ask Manica! Email editor@featuremagazine.com.au
Return To Sport Post Injury The Moreton All Body Care Team
Being injured is often a frustrating time for athletes and coaches, recurrent injuries doubly more so.
Frequently the cause of these recurrent injuries can be returning to play too soon. Other times, it can result from a strength or flexibility issue that may have contributed to the original injury and is subsequently exacerbated.
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Depending on the injury, different types of tissues, whether muscle, ligament, tendon or bone, repair themselves at different rates. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all that you will return to play in 'x' weeks. This can be further compounded by injury severity, with more severe injuries taking longer to recover from than minor injuries. Interestingly, more severe injuries in some tissues will recover quicker than minor injuries in another type of tissue.
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Your pathway to return to sport begins the moment an injury occurs. Appropriate first aid, including compression and elevation, can help minimise tissue swelling and aid your recovery. Once the acute inflammatory response has settled down, your physiotherapist will provide you with appropriate exercises to help rehabilitate the injured tissue and help address any contributing factors to your injury which were identified during your assessment. These may begin as fairly simple exercises to avoid overstressing the recovering tissues before
progressing to more demanding exercises to prepare you for your return to sport. Once the physiotherapist is happy your injury has sufficiently healed, and any strength deficit or motor control issues have been addressed, it is time to return to your sport. This phase aims to gradually re-introduce the stresses our body will have to get used to fully compete. This may start with a simple running program and skill work progressing to full training and finally matches once you have successfully completed training. The physiotherapist's role at this stage
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is to help guide your training to ensure you aren't overloading the new tissue with too much too soon. Despite all this, there is no guarantee you won't suffer another injury, but seeing a physiotherapist to help manage your injury will greatly help reduce your chances of spending more time on the sideline than necessary. Do you have a health question? Email us at editor@featuremagazine.com.au
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Myofascial Cupping
An Effective and Modern Method of Remodeling the Body Words: Deb Howcroft-Miles @ Zen Chi Natural Therapies & Wellness Centre
Cupping Therapy is one of the oldest forms of treatment known. For the past few decades, Western Cupping methods have become a popular complementary therapy used in many wellness and natural therapy centres. At Zen Chi, our Acupuncturist and other Oriental Remedial Therapists will use more traditional cupping Therapy, while our massage therapists will often utilise a technique known as myofascial Cupping. Myofascial Cupping reduces pain and discomfort of muscles and surrounding tissues known as fascia. Several studies show the efficacy of myofascial Cupping for chronic pain, improved circulation of blood and lymph and increased range of motion. Myofascial Cupping works by the action of suction using plastic, silicone or glass cups which lift and separate the tissue fibres surrounding the treatment area. Our therapists often use myofascial Cupping in conjunction with remedial massage therapy techniques. After a consultation, our therapist will discuss a thorough treatment plan which may involve cupping. Massage may be used before or after the application of myofascial Cupping and will be individual to your treatment plan. Conditions where myofascial Cupping may be used, include: • Acute or chronic muscle tension • Chronic Back problems • Migraines or Tension Headaches • Decreased Range of Motion • Neck or Shoulder Pain • Sports Injury • Conditions relating to posture
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VIEWPOINT: Australian Plants go International!
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Australia offers the world an amazing and unique botanic and horticultural resource that is already widely appreciated Lawrie Smith AM and utilized abroad – perhaps Landscape Architect far more readily there than in their own homeland! But with this comes potentially significant environmental problems! Accelerating technological advances and the ease of international travel means that the unique physical and cultural qualities that once visually distinguished one nation from another or one city from another are being rapidly eroded. Originally this special visual character was established using the region's own distinctive vegetation in gardens and townscapes. Still, today in Australia and many places worldwide, the landscape component of many cities is being diluted or often largely replaced by using easily sourced plants that originate from other world regions. Our Australian flora has been a player on the international stage since the age of exploration in the 17th and 18th Centuries when the Dutch, British, French and other European explorers discovered, collected and transported new plant species from around the world back to Europe. These imported species were often planted in the extensive gardens of the landed gentry, who always wanted to feature rare and unknown species. Consequently, finding mature specimens of Australian plants in the major public and private gardens of Europe today is not unusual.
One of the initiatives of the British Colonial era was the establishment of Acclimatization Gardens, where species collected from around the world could be trialled in a varied range of climatic conditions. However, in Australia, these collections of international species are the source of many of the exotic weed specimens now infesting our countryside and cities. A dilemma to consider: Did you know countless Australian Gum Trees and other Aussie species are becoming destructive environmental weeds around the Mediterranean or in California, China and elsewhere? These same environmental problems (but in reverse) are expanding in Australia, resulting from the proliferation of exotic species that escape from gardens to invade and overwhelm our unique native landscape. Does the solution seem obvious! PLANT OF THE MONTH Banksia spinulosa Hairpin Banksia This is one of a number of Banksia tree and shrub species found naturally in Moreton Bay from the coast to the hillsides. They are readily identified by their distinctive candlestick-like flowers frequented by nectar-feeding birds. Banksia spinulosa Hairpin Banksia varies in height from 1 to 3 meters, depending on situation and soil type. In open sunny conditions, the plant will develop naturally into a compact, symmetrical shrub 2 metres in diameter but more open and irregular in a shaded location. Its compact size, formal character and excellent flowering potential make this plant an ideal feature specimen for sunny home gardens.
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The Great Victorian Era Meade Murphy
It was great to see so many readers of the feature magazine at the collectables fair at the RNA showground recently.
Murphy's Antiques & Restoration
Glad to see a younger generation taking an interest in antiques and collectables. I hope that the advice I gave you from your photos at the fair helped you with your restoration projects or learned a bit about the item in question. So to start with, I would like to answer some of your questions.
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What is a collectable? A collectable is anything old and interesting that licensed antique dealers can buy and sell to make a dollar.
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What is an antique? An antique is an item that is over 100 years of age. You will often hear the word period furniture. This relates to the period the furniture was made in and the King or Queen of England or France who was on the thrown at this time. Example Georgian, William the 4th, Loui the 15th Victorian, Edwardian. This also relates to china and glassware, and other household items. To identify the furniture in these periods, the Georgian furniture is quite square and has bracket type feet. Victorian furniture has rounded tops, fronts and fluted columns and sits on turned bun feet. Edwardian furniture
has what we call ‘tram track’ that runs down the front of the piece and usually has carved fluted panels. The best tip I can give you is that Victorian furniture has white china castors. And Edwardian furniture has brown china castors. The best way to identify an antique piece of furniture is to pull out the drawer and turn it over and see if the drawer bottom is made of plywood. If so, this is not an antique. If it has a solid timber draw bottom, it will be an antique. The best era for antiques is the Victorian era of the 19th Century, when young Queen Victoria took to the throne in 1837. The advancement of steam energy in factories put unprecedented power into the hand of the middle classes. This industrial revolution drove their desire to acquire possessions and art objects to indicate their wealth and social status. In other words, if you had a ruby glass epergne on your
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mahogany dining room table and a pair of Victorian lustre glass vases on your mahogany sideboard, you had social status. During the Victorian era, furniture became even more extravagant with mother of pearl inlay and ruby glass containing pure gold. The gold is what gives it the ruby colour. This machine and factory age saw England export many things that no other country could manufacture. You will see an example of this if you visit Holy Trinity Church in the Valley. You will see Victorian castiron pillars and a Victorian Baptismal font at St Mary’s in South Brisbane. Next month we will talk about mid-20thcentury furniture and collectables. Do you have a question for Meade? Email us at editor@featuremagazine.com.au
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Critically Speaking: OM It has spread like wildfire across Australia. Doctors recommend it. From farmers to office workers, retirees to footballers, everyone Richard Lancaster practices it daily, at home The Cryptic Critic at work, or in a paddock. What is it? Its meditation and followers of this ancient practice swear by its healing capabilities. Studies have shown that meditation boosts human immune systems, and brain scans have shown that it may rewire the brain to reduce stress. Many physicians recommend it to slow or at least control pain from chronic diseases such as heart conditions, AIDS, cancer and infertility. It is now being used to treat such psychiatric disturbances as
depression, hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder[ADD]. Meditation is nearly as old as humanity, but little is known of how it started. Some scholars suggest that hunter-gathers practised it many thousands of years ago. Still, others say that the practice would have been reserved for tribal shamans, who were connected through meditation to the spirits. Records show that meditation is mentioned in ancient Hindu texts and now forms an important part of Hinduism. The universally accepted image of Buddha meditating under a banyan tree around 580 BC created modern Buddhism as we know it. It is also believed that in the 2nd century AD, a group of Christian monks known as the Desert Fathers first introduced meditation to
Christianity. Somewhat later, the Jewish and Muslim religions embraced the current practice of meditation. Historians calculated that the Jews codified their older Cabalistic meditation at around 1000AD. The Muslim sect, known as Sufi, incorporated meditation into their worship rituals around the same time. In the early 1500’s Martin Luther disapproved of meditation and encouraged the Roman Catholic church to punish monks who taught meditation. However, a Spanish Carmelite nun St. Theresa encouraged the practice contrary to this. Meditation received an enormous boost when, in the 1960s, Maharishi Yogi converted The Beatles to meditation, which resulted in a huge worldwide resurgence of the practice.
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Find a quiet place- free from all distractions, so that you can concentrate easily. Close your eyes. You are telling your brain to shut out the outside world by doing so. Pick a word -any word. Find a word that means something to you and whose sound is soothing to you when repeated. Say the word to yourself over and over again and again. The monotony will keep you focused.
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The Recipe That Started It All Words: www.nestle.com
It all started back in 1939. Ruth Wakefield, who ran the successful Toll House restaurant in Whitman, Massachusetts, was mixing a batch of cookies when she decided to add broken pieces of Nestlé Semi-Sweet chocolate into the recipe expecting the chocolate to melt. Instead, the semi-sweet bits held their shape and softened to a delicate creamy texture, and the chocolate chip cookie was born.
Ruth's 'Toll House Crunch Cookie' recipe was published in a Boston newspaper, and her invention of the chocolate chip cookie quickly became the most popular cookie of all time.
Ingredients: • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 cup butter, softened • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 large eggs • 2 cups Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels • 1 cup chopped nuts (if omitting, add 1-2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour)
Method: 1. Preheat oven to 190° C. 2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. 3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
More than 80 years later, Nestlé Toll House's Original Chocolate Chip Cookies are a true classic and a go-to recipe for all occasions.
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