OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine July 2015

Narangba Couple’s New Lease on Life

Get Flabulous Scouts: They’re Not All About Tying Knots Park Life Sisters Seek Support for Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer®

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July 2015 Edition

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Letter from the Editor Welcome to our fourth edition of ourNarangba Magazine and what better time to do a lifestyle issue than winter – the one season where fitness and eating healthily often takes a backseat. We hope that our feature story with locals Brendan and Emma Evans will give you all the inspiration to keep up those healthy habits during these colder months. If you need some motivation, why not check out Flabulous – a healthy lifestyle challenge by Mel Toraya sponsored by ourNarangba with the aim of helping Narangba residents trade those harmful lifestyle choices for healthier ones.

We have had a number of our readers say they want to know more about who we are, so let me give you a little insight into our background. Owned and operated by Narangba local, Darren More, ourNarangba started with a pilot magazine (The Narangba Voice) mid last year. After producing three pilot editions the team then embarked on an intensive market research analysis to determine the need for such a magazine in the Narangba community. With a new brand (ourNarangba) and a new layout inspired by the Narangba community as a whole, the magazine returned in April 2015, one year after the first pilot edition.

Philanthropist, Katy More, volunteers her time to the community along with a team of Narangba locals who aspire to a career in the Creative Industries. As the community has joined us in our love for Narangba and passion for promoting our amazing community, ourNarangba is now so much more than just a magazine.

Our association with not-for-profit organisation Moreton Bay Creative Community Inc. (MBCC Inc.) has seen the introduction of our website and free app, along with monthly events such as May’s Darth Vader Walk for International Star Wars Day, June’s teaser production of Redcliffe Musical Theatre Youth’s Grease, and still to come a Puppy Park Party, Treasure Island Fundraiser, Car Show and a Halloween Spooktacular – to mention just a few!

With school holidays coming up, it can be difficult to keep kids entertained. That’s where our Park Life article (written by two of our newest writers, Rebecca Fawcett-Smith and Kim Weedon) comes in. As always, our regular columnists have done a fantastic job but this month I would like to take the opportunity to welcome our new education columnist, Karen Carter. Karen has a wealth of experience in the education sector, having worked as a classroom teacher for over 30 years. Now she runs Burpengary’s Kip McGrath Education Centre.

Therese O’Brien also joins us as a new columnist in Health and Wellbeing and will be introducing our readers to different professionals, particularly in the area of women’s wellbeing. We encourage you to send us your questions to be answered in Therese’s online articles by emailing editor@ournarangba.com.au.

Both columns are a fantastic addition to our magazine and we feel very fortunate to have these professionals on our team.

We hope you enjoy the read!

Until next time, Jackie Smith Editor

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THEY’RE NOT ALL ABOUT TYING KNOTS NARANGBA RESIDENTS CHALLENGED TO GET FLABULOUS 11 THE LOCAL WAGON WITH ELLE PIEPER

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SPEAKING EDUCATION WITH KAREN CARTER

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Parent-Teacher Interviews: Make The Most Of Them H O M E M A D E W I T H H A N N A H F O R S D I K E

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Narangba Couple’s New Lease on Life

by Jackie Smith, MBCC Inc Member

Narangba residents, Brendan and Emma Evans, are hardworking, loving parents to 17-year-old Kyle, 12-yearold Kaidan, nine-year-old Brigit and eight-year-old Sharnee. Though they once fell into the trap of losing weight only to put it all back on again months later, they are determined to say goodbye to their former lifestyle and are inspiring others in the process.

Joe’s. Of course, they still maintain the same goals as others who have struggled to lose weight, such as being able to walk around the house comfortably without a shirt on or one day fitting into a bikini. Already they are close to their revised goals of the mid-80s and 60s, no longer holding onto the unrealistic goals they had when first restarting their journey at a local gym.

Eighteen months ago, the parents of four decided to make a change that would improve the quality of their lives. At 118kg and 98kg respectively, they weren’t happy, working full-time and eating a variety of takeaway food at least five nights a week. A bet with a friend in their Tasmanian hometown to see who could lose the most weight within a three month period changed all that.

‘We’re working parents with four kids, still getting our fitness in, losing weight. It hasn’t been easy but we’re real people.

We’re people you can relate to. If one person reads [this] and finds themselves up doing something, it’s worth it,’ says Brendan.

Many a weight loss phenomenon will stress the importance of combining exercise with good nutrition but for Brendan and Emma, it wasn’t that simple. While Brendan joined the gym; Emma used household chores such as mowing and vacuuming as a form of exercise.

‘The hardest thing is getting off the couch,’ says Emma.

Diet-wise their food intake left a lot to be desired, but with both of them working full time and raising four children (one of whom was quite ill), their five night a week takeaway dinners were not something they could easily give away, so they focused on portion control. ‘For us at that initial stage, we thought that if we go cold turkey – straight meat and veg – our bodies are probably going to convulse in fits,’ says Brendan. ‘You still have to eat.’ Though initially they did not change their diet, by reducing their meal sizes from a dinner plate to a side plate, they saw substantial results within a matter of weeks.

Despite wanting to maintain their new found weight loss after winning the bet with their friend by a country mile three months after they began, (Brendan weighed in at 74kg and Emma at 55kg - a combined weight loss total of over 80 kg), life got in the way. When they first moved to Narangba it wasn’t easy, and eventually they returned to their old ways, eating takeaway every night and not exercising. Sharing their weight loss story like this, particularly one with bumps along the road, can’t be easy but Brendan and Emma don’t see themselves as special and hope to inspire others with a journey of the average

Personal trainer Rory Rhodes and their gym family have helped them to set more achievable goals, with less focus on the scales. ‘I personally don’t care what I weigh,’ says Brendan. ‘When I physically see what I want to see in the mirror, I’m done. It’ll [then] be about maintaining.’

Above it all, they hope to be good role models for others and their children, particularly Kaidan, who is currently being tested for Motor Neuron Disease.

Rather than using their son’s condition as an excuse to not exercise – as they potentially might have in the past – their situation adds fuel to the fire.

‘That’s our motivation, to keep us going because he sees us keep going to the gym, so he keeps going for his motivation.

That’s what [our story] is about for everyone: motivation.’

Emma, in particular will use the gym as a stress release, giving her all in her commitment to losing weight and improving her life. ‘It gets easier and easier every time you walk out the door. Thirty minutes goes really fast, especially in [something like] a boxing class,’ she says.

Brendan admits that commitment is key and potentially their downfall the first time around, but others shouldn’t let that stop them. ‘The biggest thing is you’ve got to mentally want it. This is where a lot of people fail. They get there and go, “I’m gunna lose weight,” but their gunna lose weight because they think it’s what society expects them to do.

They don’t look in the mirror and think Wow, I keep going on this track … I could be dead in five years. I need to do something now. If you’ve got that mindset that you mentally want to do it, you’ve already taken the first step.’

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Park Life

by Rebecca Fawcett-Smith and Kim Weedon

Visit Cockatoo Crest Park and you will find yourself standing in the heart of the Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC). A Moreton Bay Fig planted by Cr. Allan Sutherland in 2008 to commemorate the 100th day of the MBRC marks the geographical centre of the region. The park has plenty of facilities including a barbeque, gazebo and playground featuring a circle of swings, spinning poles and a fort which houses Cockatoo CafĂŠ complete with cash register. The large grassed area is perfect for ball game enthusiasts. Access is via Citrus Court and Tulipwood Way.

Have you ever looked outside, seen a bird and wonder what type it is?

Well Norfolk Lakes Park’s unique feature solves this problem. In one of the shaded areas overlooking the beautiful lake is an informative sign which identifies and provides facts about the native birds that inhabit the surrounding environment. Close up photos of the birds are included on the sign to help you spot them around the lake, which could be turned into a fun and educational game to play with your family.

Nestled amongst the native garden bed of Goanna Patch Park is a goanna sculpture of monolithic proportions. Measuring over seven metres in length, this resident reptile is sure to inspire some lizard climbing from park visitors. A snake can also be found surfacing from underground with hints of his body appearing along the paths. Located on the corner of Figbird Road and Palmer Place, Goanna Patch is an ideal spot to relax

As a child, most of us enjoyed playing with toy cars. Rolling the cars over kitchen benches, the floor and if we were lucky enough, even a car race mat! Now you can bring this experience to life for your children at Stone Ridge Park.

This park has a car track for kids to ride their bike around or walk through.

Basic road rules can be learnt via the different signs on display including Stop and Give Way. Adults might even enjoy riding through the fun track in a state of nostalgia of their car mat racing days.

while your little one explores. The playground offers a swing set and a fort featuring a suspension bridge, slide, scramble chain and climbing pole.

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Narangba Scouts: They’re Not All About Tying Knots

by Jorja McDonnell

Just out of the centre of town, you can find the Narangba Scout Den: a tin shed that becomes the bustling hub for the Scouts of Narangba.

These young boys and girls are keeping active and healthy, having fun and learning valuable lessons that they can take through the rest of their lives.

From six years of age, the Joey Scouts learn the value of helping others and are rewarded with badges for participation in the activities on offer at the den. “Help Other People” is their motto.

The Cub Scouts, who are 8-10 years old, earn badges for their accomplishments, whether it is athletics, academic, or anything else they are interested in. There is a huge variety of badges that the Cubs can earn by working hard and dedicating themselves.

The Cubs also go on an annual camp together where they use their scouting skills and bond together as a group. In the Cub Scouts, there really is something to suit every child, and no one is left out.

From 10-14, the Scouts develop their leadership skills, and even from such a young age, run themselves via the patrol system. Instead of being told what to do, the kids set their goals together and work as a team to achieve them.

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They go on more camping trips, build their own tents and even participate in the annual scouting skills competition of almost 1000 youth, with Narangba Scouts winning the event last year.

The Narangba Scouts have been kicking butt this year, taking home almost all district trophies.

Scouts isn’t just for young kids either; with Venturers and Rovers catering for 15-25 year olds. They are very much self-run (under the close watch of their leader) and do whatever they want to do, harnessing the leadership skills learned through the previous years of scouting.

Older than 25 and still interested in the Scouts? Then become a leader! The Narangba Scouts are happy to take on anyone who likes the outdoors and loves working with kids.

For more information on the Scouts in Narangba, Steven Arthur is the manintheknow. He is in charge of the Narangba Den, and will answer any questions you may have.

Email : group@ narangbascouts.com.au Phone: 0410 698 984 narangbascouts.com.au

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Narangba Residents Challenged to Get Flabulous

by Katy More, MBCC Inc Member

May 2015 saw the commencement of Flabulous – a Lifestyle Challenge with Mel Toraya.

‘The seven month challenge sponsored by ourNarangba.com.au and Fit2Live is not about weight loss or diet. It is about changing harmful lifestyle habits for healthy ones,’ said Flabulous Coach and Sponsor, Mel Toraya.

In season one of Flabulous, two contestants will battle to see who makes the most lifestyle changes for the improvement of their health and wellbeing. Contestants will gain or lose points for various activities during the contest and the one with the most points at the end of the competition is the winner. ‘When we were asked to sponsor Flabulous we jumped right in,’ said Darren More, owner of ourNarangba. ‘In today’s fast paced world, we all acknowledge that we spend too much time sitting and not enough time moving. Fast lives mean fast foods and poor routines which the Flabulous Lifestyle Challenge will address.’

Nominated contestants, Katy More and Renae Pardon, kicked off the Flabulous Lifestyle Challenge earlier this week. Renae, a working single mum with a beautiful seven-year-old daughter, also volunteers as the Producer of the ourTV YouTube channel, directing ourTV’s first web series – Flabulous – and is a former Australian National Taekwondo Champion (2009).

Katy, is a Narangba mum of a wonderful 12-year-old daughter and wife of 15 years to Darren More, Owner of ourNarangba. Katy is a philanthropist and a bit of a workaholic, often finding herself stretched for time. ‘Despite the constant battle for routine and stability, living around busy schedules over many years has resulted in many harmful lifestyle and eating habits for our whole family – from eating, to sleep and work routines,’ both contestants said.

‘As a mum of two, I know the demands of life, family and health, and am on a mission to inspire others to make easy changes in their world so they can live energised and excited about life,’ said Mel Toraya.

‘My experience in Body Building comps, nutrition, triathlons, running and obstacle course racing gives me a breadth of knowledge and ideas to keep Flabulous training interesting and fun!’

Yet this competition is not just about working out and losing weight. A sneak peak of the seven-month competition plan revealed that Mel, Katy and Renae will be taking the Narangba Community through their journey of changing harmful lifestyle habits and the challenges of adopting new ones.

‘We are to share our raw, honest feelings about the entire process via our Flabulous Facebook pages and weekly video diaries,’ Katy said.

‘This is very confronting for both of us as it means we really need to put ourselves out there to the Narangba Community. Yet we hope that the benefits will be that others will see that it is not just them that go through these experiences and that they will join with us to make changes in their lives also.’

So how does the Narangba Community get involved?

‘Start by choosing your team - Team Renae or Team Katy,’ said Coach Mel. ‘Then like their Facebook page and follow their journey.

Support your chosen team in the manner that works for you encouragement via Facebook; sending them your tips and healthy recipes; joining them for a walk or a boot camp; bust them when you see their harmful habits; celebrate their successes; attend boot camps and challenges to cheer them on or any other way that works for you!’

© Bass Photography Services Renae Pardon, Mel Toraya and Katy More get ready to challenge Narangba to get moving!

‘It is only week one and already we are getting a great response with Narangba Day Care Centres asking us to do something with the kids and Katy being busted buying chocolate at Narangba Woolworths,’ Mel laughed. ‘Other gyms and personal trainers are encouraged to get on board too. Perhaps they would like to have some of their clients take one or both of the Flabulous Teams on for a friendly challenge.’

Any businesses who would like to get behind the Flabulous Lifestyle Challenge are encouraged to contact Darren More at darren@ournarangba.com.au.

‘You may like to donate something towards the Winner’s prize or book in a workplace workout for your staff. Use your imagination. How can you help Narangba get moving?’ said Darren.

More information can be found about the Flabulous Challenge via the ourNarangba Website under the ‘More’ option on the toolbar. The page also provides links to relevant Facebook pages and the ourTV channel.

Will you get moving and feel Flabulous?

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Not Just Electrical Narangba local, Phil Ballard, started his own business Not Just Electrical for a number of reasons, but mostly importantly because he wanted to bring back old fashioned integrity to the electrician / handyman trade. ‘Being an electrician is not just a job, it’s about customer service, safety and quality assurance,’ he says.

In fact, Phil is more than just an electrician with 12 years’ experience. From a young age, he was constantly tinkering with bits and pieces about the house, so has the skillset to take care of handyman jobs as well. Some of Phil’s tinkering masterpieces include a mini limousine made out of 2.5 mini minors, orchestrating musical lighting shows for concerts, building a wedding carriage for his own wedding and recently ‘upgrading’ his son’s remote control ride-on car using recycled materials.

As a father himself, Phil is keenly aware of his surroundings and upon leaving a job site, ensures the work is complete and the environment child-friendly. ‘I take a visual snapshot of the workspace, to ensure that there are no dangers to myself and others around me, which includes kids and pets.

I am always attentive to where my tools are and I [am] conscious of my surroundings when I am on a job,’ he says.

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Rabbit and Guinea Pig Dental Care

by Greencross Vets

Have you ever wondered why your guinea pig or rabbit is always gnawing on something? Rabbits and guinea pigs have teeth that continually grow throughout their life; poor diet can often result in their front teeth and cheek teeth becoming overgrown. Biting, chewing, gnawing and the grinding of food, especially hays, grasses and abrasive foods will assist in keeping your rabbit’s or guinea pig’s teeth at a healthy length.

It is vital that rabbits and guinea pigs receive a nutritious diet to aid in keeping those upper and lower incisors strong, healthy and trimmed. You can help to keep their teeth healthy by providing them with an adequate amount of

vitamin C, lots of fresh grass, hay and abrasive foods including celery, broccoli, carrots, stringed beans, corn and husks.

It is suggested that you should offer your rabbits or guinea pigs a variety of only two or three different greens each day as this will help to keep their teeth healthy and also reduce any chance of an upset tummy.

If your rabbit or guinea pig does not have enough to gnaw on dental problems can occur and their teeth can become overgrown to the extent where the teeth can cut into the gums, cause abscesses and even prevent them from eating altogether.

If you would like to know more, please contact Greencross Vets Morayfield on (07) 5490 8333 for more information.

Please note that the law surrounding keeping rabbits as pets varies from state to state. To find out more, contact your local Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

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Recipe

The Nutty Blonde

by Emma Thomas

It is absolutely amazing how much healthy goodness you can hide inside food. From sweet potato brownies to avocado cacao mousse to beetroot choc pudding – the list well and truly goes on.

I am going to share with you my recipe for

nutty

blondes. Blondes, or blondies are like a brownie only they don’t have cacao in them. The secret ingredient in these delightful treats is chickpeas. (To avoid all the added nasties in commercially available cans, buy BPA-free and organic). Chickpeas are low in calories, fat and sugar and are high in protein.

Using chickpeas as the base to these treats means it can be kept gluten and egg free!

For this recipe you will need: • 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and dried thoroughly) • ½ cup dark choc chips • 1/2 cup almond butter • 1/4 cup rice malt syrup • 1 tbsp almond milk (or preferred alternative) • 1/4 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder (Loving Earth do the BEST version)

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon • Good pinch of salt

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Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Then stir through 1/2 cup dark choc chips.

Pour batter into a lined brownie tin.

Bake at 160°C for 15 minutes.

These are best served at room temperature but you may need to store them in the fridge depending on your climate.

Enjoy.

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Do It Yourself: How to Paint a Wall If you are looking for a way to dramatically change your home and inject a new lease of life into a room, painting the walls can be a fantastic and often inexpensive option. While you may not need to spend lots of money or hire a truckload of tradies, there are a few things (besides patience) that you will need on the day. We have pulled together a handy list of steps to follow if you are planning on getting stuck into a painting job in the near future.

STEP 1: PREP THE SURFACE The idea is to get the wall as ‘perfect’ as possible before you start to apply any paint. This means cleaning the surface thoroughly, scraping and sanding down any imperfections and filling any cracks or dents that may be in the wall.

You will need: sandpaper, paint scraper, filler and cleaning sponge.

STEP 2: CHOOSING YOUR COLOUR Now this is the fun part! When it comes to choosing a colour, while it may be tempting to try out the latest trendy hues (hello, chevron feature wall!), instead opt for a colour based on the dominant pattern in the room. This could be a painting, cushions or a floor rug. It will help to ‘bring it all together’ and you will rest easy knowing your new wall is going to look great with your current furnishings.

STEP 3: PRIME TIME Primer is a wonderful invention! It helps to block any stains or miscolouring from the wall or old paint marks, improves paint adhesion (reducing the likeliness of peeling or blistering) and often allows for a ‘one coat’ coverage when it comes to the

paint. For a professional finish, a great tip is to tint the primer by adding a small amount of the topcoat paint into the primer.

STEP 4: PROTECT YOUR FLOORS AND FURNITURE By investing a few dollars in some good quality drop cloths (you can choose from plastic or canvas) you can cover your floors or any remaining furniture in the room to keep it safe from drips or runaway paint splatters.

STEP 5: AIM HIGH Dragging a stepladder around the room can be cumbersome and dangerous. Instead, opt for a telescoping extension pole for you paint roller. It will save you time and make the higher parts of the wall a breeze.

STEP 6: TIME TO PAINT! Crank the stereo, ensure the fridge is stocked with cold ‘break time drinks’ and start painting your new wall!

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Sisters Seek Support for 2015 Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer®

by Katy More, MBCC Inc Member

Four days after getting back from a fantastic boat cruise in September 2014, Lisa Rand’s husband, Derek, passed away from stomach cancer. He was only 40 years old. ‘You can imagine our shock to be told a man who was fit, healthy, never smoked a day in his life and barely drank alcohol, had cancer,’ said Lisa.

spread the message to others about the importance of funds for cancer research,’ said Tanya. ‘The funds that are raised go to QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute so that it can continue supporting life-saving cancer research and clinical trials.’

They are appealing to the Narangba community to help them reach their It was after a hospital visit for an $2,500 target (or even beat it) so they appendectomy four years ago that can participate in the 2015 Rio Tinto the prognosis was revealed with a Ride to Conquer Cancer® together. devastating ultimate outcome for Lisa and six-year-old daughter, Katie. ‘The ‘I am 80 percent there, I just need a “big-C” unfortunately was no stranger to few more donations – large or small, us, as our mother was diagnosed with a it all add[s] up. It is hard asking for very rare brain tumour nine years ago. money but we believe this cause is Thankfully she is now in remission,’ said very important. It seems everyone Lisa’s sister, Tanya. ‘You feel so helpless knows someone who’s been affected during the process, but we have decided by this dreadful disease, so let’s help that there is something we can do that the researchers find a cure!’ Tanya may help others in a similar situation in the says. future.’

‘We are also having someone from The sisters are now on a mission: to the Ride to come and speak at participate in (and finish) the 2015 the fundraiser. This will be our last Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer® in fundraising [attempt] before the ride.

August of this year. ‘This is a 200km ride This will hopefully help us raise more over two days throughout Queensland’s than our goal,’ said Tanya. scenic countryside and our goal is to

Donations can be made online at: http://br15.conquercancer. org.au/site/TR/Events/ bane2015?px=1518567&pg=personal&fr_ id=1180 For those who like to be a little more hands on with their donations, the sisters are also holding a

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Shall We Dance?

by Katy More, MBCC Inc Member

White Ridge Farm owners, David and Katrina White, are close to the hearts of many in the Narangba community but what you may not know is that these two inspiring business owners are farmers by day, ballroom dancers by night!

best foot forward with Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Waltz and more for only $10 per person (including tea break).

The social group is open for those 20 years and over and meets on Thursday nights from 7.00pm to 9.30pm with fifteen minutes intermission to socialise over a cuppa.

‘We enjoy it ourselves as it is our time together, to get off the farm,’ said Katrina.

‘We have this time that is allocated as our dance time and the time we leave the farm.’

Now don’t be mistaken, White Ridge Farm is still very much in operation from their new home in Caboolture with new and familiar faces more than welcome! Yet these Foxtrotting Farmers make sure they take time out of their business week to dance the night away and are inviting the Narangba Community to join them!

‘I have been dancing since I was eight years old,’ said David. ‘I competed at a high level and have come into teaching. It is more of a hobby than anything else.’

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beginners for so many years that we had to give them a bit more of a challenge.’

‘It is lots of fun,’ said Katrina. ‘It is nonintimidating, just a lot of nice people together. It is not a traditional, serious or stuffy environment. We have a lovely group of people that have been here a little while and we even stop and have a tea break. We had to add on the intermediate class because we had the

David and Katrina encourage the Narangba Community to do the same, by making time to go dancing at the Pine Rivers Showgrounds Hall.

To find out more, follow their ‘Let’s Dance Group’ on Facebook.

And for those who want to keep on top of David and Katrina’s White Ridge Farm adventures – jump on and like their ‘White Ridge Farm’ Facebook page today!

Getting Your Financial Affairs in Order Is it always tomorrow, next week, next month or next year that you’re going to get your finances in order? I often get asked for simple tips that people can use to get their finances sorted.

Here are some things to take into consideration: Prepare for the unexpected Imagine feeling like you’re in control of your finances, but suddenly something happens – a medical diagnosis, a serious accident, an adult child moves back home when their marriage breaks down, you lose your job. What do you do? It’s essential that you have a plan and funds in place in preparation for such a setback. If you don’t need to use it, it’s a nice bonus down the track when it comes to your retirement!

Have a budget in place and your debt under control It doesn’t matter how much you earn or what stage of life you’re at, a budget is essential.

alone and secondly, you need to prioritise – a financial adviser can help you with this. You need to accept that most people experience that sense of never having enough money, and you’ll never really know anyone else’s financial position.

Superannuation Is your super looking healthy? Have you consolidated your super accounts and made the right investment choices? Do you need to think about additional contributions?

Fact one: even the super wealthy feel they don’t have enough money – everyone needs to learn to live within their means.

Your will Do you have one? If you do, is it up to date?

Insurance Are appropriate insurances in place to get you by if you are incapacitated for a period of time and to protect the future of your spouse and dependants should anything untoward happen to you?

Prioritising So what happens if you want to reduce debt, make an impact on your savings and go on that dream holiday, but you only have $100 left at the end of each month? Firstly, you are not

Fact two: despite appearances, the family with ‘everything’ might be in severe financial stress – so don’t compare yourself to them.

Above all, don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today In other words, get your finances sorted now and you’ll reap the benefits in the future.

For advice on getting your finances in order, speak to a financial specialist today.

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Real Estate agents are regularly asked the same question from homeowners – ‘When is the best time to sell my home?’

The answer is simple: when the home is presented and ready for sale.

cold outside. We have buyers shopping every month of the year (in fact, one of the key advantages of selling in Winter is that the grass is green and grows slowly and the house is not humid and hot if you don’t have air conditioning).

There is a misconception that Spring is the best time to put your home on the market. Admittedly, September is the beginning of beautiful days - the sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom and everyone is happy to be out of hibernation and looking to make some changes in their lives.

A good agent should be able to assist you with this.

Simple things like fresh paint, unstained floor coverings and clean, uncluttered homes are very important. The first impression is made to the buyer when they step out of their car at the curb and walk up your path or driveway.

Tidy, weed-free gardens, mown lawns, dirt-free driveways and front doors that are wellmaintained will get the buyer interested before they even step inside. Once they are inside, if it’s more of the same, then all you need to do is wait for them to fall in love.

It is true that this season marks a busy time in real estate; however, all this activity also means a lot of competition for home sellers; where there is competition there is an obvious issue with supply and demand. Too much supply has the effect of property sitting on the market for a longer period of time and this in turn can reduce the sale price.

The most important thing home owners should be concerned about is presentation. I have seen poorly-presented homes cost their owners tens of thousands of dollars. Get it right and you will sell your home no matter whether it is warm or

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Don’t waste time discussing things that are irrelevant to the interview.

How accurate this quote is, particularly at this time of the year when report cards are sent home and meetings for parent teacher interviews are set. Time flies, as they say. Soon it will be Semester Two and you will want your child to make the most of the remainder of the school year.

progress in relation to school benchmarks, homework expectations and their projected learning path going in to their next phase of learning).

Parent-teacher interviews supplement the information given in the formal report card and provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss a student’s progress at school and find solutions to academic and behavioural problems. Therefore it is vitally important that you make the most of the parent-teacher interviews offered by your child’s school.

GETTING THE BEST FROM A PARENTTEACHER INTERVIEW

• Be punctual – interviews are timetabled. Being late can affect the time you are given and may disrupt other parents. Make sure you know if your child is expected to sit in on the interview, as this can vary depending on the school.

• Stay calm and discuss things rationally.

• The whole time should be spent discussing your child (their progress, strengths, weaknesses etc.)

• Expect that the teacher knows your child extremely well (the way they learn, their social skills, their academic

• Ask questions. If you have concerns, make a list of things to ask in the interview so you don’t forget. Are there ways you can assist your child at home? Are you able to do some volunteer work in your child’s classroom or assist in other ways?

• If your child is struggling, what support services are being provided for them? If they are advanced, how is their learning being extended? Do you need to consider some additional help, for example: paediatrician, specialist therapy or private tuition?

• If you don’t get all the information you need in the time allocated, arrange a separate meeting with the teacher to discuss your concerns.

Remember that you and your child’s teacher have the best interests of your child at heart. Keep in touch with your child’s teacher throughout the year, not just at interview time. This way, potential issues can be dealt with before they become bigger problems.

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DiY Crayons Shapes This month, I have a DIY for all parents looking for a cheap, easy way to keep their children entertained over the school holidays, regardless of weather. It’s easy enough for them to get involved in, even when friends are visiting, and it gives them something to play with when they’re done.

Drawing is a cheap and easy holiday activity, particularly when it’s too cold to play outside and you don’t want the kids glued to the PlayStation. But rather than throw out all those old broken crayons, upcycle and create your own crayon shapes.

Peel the wrappers off your crayons. Chop them up into little pieces with a knife (if your kids are helping, they can break them up with their fingers). It will depend on the size of your mould as to how small you need your crayon pieces to be. Mine had to be quite small to fit into the chocolate mould.

Step 2

Put the broken-up crayons into the mould. This is the creative part. You can make your crayons rainbow-coloured if that is your preference, or stick to one solid colour. Personally, I found using similar colours like red, pink and magenta together was quite pretty.

Step 3

You Will Need • Crayons (I picked up a box of 24 for $2.50) • Chocolate mould or ice cube tray I used a silicon mould as I found it was easier to get the crayons out when they’re done. Use whatever shapes or sizes you want. You can pick up a cheap chocolate mould from the local shops – I found a heart-shaped one at Kmart for $2 – or you could use a muffin tray and make giant crayons.

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Place the mould into the oven for about 10 minutes on 120°C. Watch carefully, as when the crayons turn to liquid they are ready to come out (there is definitely a science lesson in there for the kids too). Once removed from the oven, leave them to cool and harden. If you want to speed up this process you could put them in the fridge or freezer. N.B. Parental supervision is recommended for this step.

Once your crayons have hardened and cooled down, pop them out of the mould and start drawing! They come out with a great marbled effect and would make a colourful party favour or personalised gift.

Fit is the New Skinny: Creating a Fitness Regime for You What or who do you think of when you imagine how you would really like to look? Is it someone famous, a photo from a magazine, some fit woman from Instagram, or even your friend or neighbour? We are bombarded with images of men and women daily in the news, magazines, posters and advertising – everywhere we look someone is determining how we are supposed to look, but according to whom?

Fit is not just a look, it is a mental state that comes with many benefits both inside and out. Fit comes in all shapes and sizes.

Yes, it can be skinny, but being fit can mean so much more than your appearance. Fit feels good, which in turn radiates an outward glow. Fit makes you feel strong and confident.

There is no perfect time to start your journey or new regime, the time to start is now. It’s all about the consistency of what you do rather than how much you lift or how far you run. Build things up little by little and you’ll be stronger and without injuries to stop your progress. As you increase your strength and fitness you will want to nourish your body better. Though you may need to change your diet a little at some point, remember: food is your fuel and it will help maintain your energy and focus.

Together, weights and cardio can give you the perfect balance for a strong mind and body. Lifting weights has many benefits including combating the loss of bone mass. It decreases the risk of Osteoporosis – as we get older we are at risk of losing both bone

and muscle mass. Women in particular often feel uncomfortable or self conscious about weight lifting and fear “bulking up” like some images of body builders they see, but unless you are on some steroid-based medication this is not always the case.

Women who focus on strength commonly report feeling more confident and capable as a result of lifting weights.

Feeling strong and lifting weights is also often more effective for weight loss. It assists in improving your quality of sleep, aiding in your ability to fall asleep fast, sleep deeper and wake less often during the night. The extra bonus is that the less fat you have the more your muscle definition will shine through.

The benefits to weight training and being fit far outweigh the decision to do nothing. By taking that step to become fit and strong, you’ll also improve your attitude, reduce stress and fight depression. Start now – you have nothing to lose!

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What is Wellbeing?

Welcome to Let’s Talk Wellbeing. Each month, this column will engage wellbeing practitioners to provide you with information directly related to wellbeing, particularly that of women. We hope that this will become an interactive space and encourage you to contact us with your topics of choice by emailing editor@ournarangba.com.au.

‘What is women’s wellbeing?’ I hear you ask. To begin with, there are a few types of wellbeing and maintaining yours can depend on the type on which you are trying to focus.

Emotional Wellbeing is about inner strength. It includes valuing yourself, having a healthy image of yourself and being able to have control over your overall wellbeing. To be emotionally well, you have to have access to community/social support network.

Physical Wellbeing is about strength, health, endurance and feeling well. It is not about physical beauty or ability. Our body is our vehicle to support us through our life. Being physically well means being able to have a healthy lifestyle and being able to have a healthy body through diet, exercise and community connection. Physical wellbeing also includes having access to a safe, affordable and appropriate place to live in a healthy supportive community.

The wellbeing of women depends on having the opportunity to enjoy and develop a healthy and sustainable relationship with yourself – both where you have come from and where you are going is important. Wellbeing requires having a sense of safety and security and having access to appropriate food, housing, resources, finances and community/social support network.

Being free from violent relationships , having coping mechanisms, being able to make choices about what’s best for you and your family and social acceptance are all important factors that affect women’s wellbeing. Having a Women’s Wellbeing Centre to meet, share, care, and learn with other women is also key.

Mental and Intellectual Wellbeing comes from the knowledge and wisdom gained through family, education, elders and life experience. Mental and intellectual wellbeing means being able to value and trust in ourselves, the thoughts of people you trust and trusting ourselves when we disagree with the people close to us.

Spiritual Wellbeing lies within us, and comes from our connection to the land and to its people. It includes being aware of our spirituality, self-acceptance and respect for others.

Cultural Wellbeing is about having the freedom to practice your own culture, and being comfortable in belonging to a cultural group. Cultural wellbeing helps us to be who we are as individuals.

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How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon is by far one of my all-time favourite children’s movies. It is a beautiful movie of friendship and it covers all the points.

Hiccup, the perpetually clumsy Viking (voiced by Jay Baruchel), has a desire to be noticed by the people of his village for something other than his numerous mistakes. Until, of course, he meets Toothless the dragon (now, what can I say about Toothless? I love him). Thus begins a tale of true friendship.

Every time I watch this movie I am blown away by the intricate detail that went into the animation, particularly in relation to the dragons. And it’s not just Toothless. Every movement from their expressions, the way they walk and move, the way they breathe fire, heck, even the way they just breathe normally.

It’s all there in perfect minute detail. DreamWorks Animation has definitely outdone themselves with this film.

In the past I’ve mentioned soundtracks. How to Train Your Dragon has one of my all-time favourite scores. John Powell’s compositions are incredible. Soundtracks, whether we realise it at the time, control most emotions we feel when watching a movie, be it fear, anger, sadness or joy.

And this film has them all.

What the Tree Sees Winter wrestles with Autumn while a not-so evergreen ash tree struggles to grasp the ground. The tree only remains upright by resting its unclimbable branches on one set of a porcelain-coloured seaside cottage’s wide windows. Two women, a man, and a girl unpack themselves from the babushka cottage.

The man is James Dean reincarnated: deceptively gentle and genteel. Cradling the girl, he massages his toes on the rope doormat as his eyes drift across the three generations of womankind before him and back again.

The first woman’s waist-length hair gets caught on the tree as she floats past it. Cursing, she drops her overflowing peg and laundry baskets, yanks her fine, blonde strands free, and then ties them into a loose bun with the ribbon from her white baby doll dress. After regathering as many wooden clothespins as possible, she ventures down a well-trodden path to the clothesline. Today, she feels hanging out the washing is not meditation, but a chore.

Conversely, the second woman doesn’t care for her grey, bird-nest hair as she hobbles with anachronistic vigour into the hut-like garden shed by the shoreline edge of the fence.

She re-emerges with the sound of a metallic choir and a push mower to trim the few blades of grass she just walked across. Unlike the man, she doesn’t fit a celebrity archetype.

Rather, she’s more like his grandmother was: absent in every meaning of the word, and consequently formless outside anecdotes, aside from being the actual original utterance of his blue eyes and far more trivial, yet equally destructive addictions.

At its heart, How to Train Your Dragon has a moral of vital importance. It reminds us not to let someone’s appearance change our opinion of them. Hiccup goes to Toothless at first with fear and anger but then discovers his best friend. It also teaches us to never give up, to stand up for what we believe in and to believe in the best in people.

Out of ten, I rate How to Train Your Dragon: Plot - 9/10

Characterisation - 9/10

Animation - 9/10

Sound Effects - 9/10

OST - 10/10

Overall rating - 9.2/10

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‘Adeline! Marilyn wants you to show her your watch collection again before bath time,’ the man bellows.

Eventually Adeline surrenders to his gaze and trades metal for presumable maternity until her left hand slides under Marilyn’s dress. Nobody sees this micro expression of a movement except the tree until it is sucker punched by the wind. Bent, but not broken, the tree continues to see until later in the evening when the man visits it with an axe, and leaves with firewood.

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