OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine April 2017

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Rebecca Kuenstner

Racing Towards Invictus Games Seniors:

Changes to Aged Care Reforms Careers:

How to Tailor Your Application

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Health:

Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight News:

GC2018 Batonbearers Wanted

Community:

ANZAC Day

Community Marches in Remembrance

Cover Photo by Pixels and Spice Photography

Local News | Community Stories | Puzzles & More

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Editors Note

month of April brings to mind two words – ANZACs and Easter! Perhaps Tyouhe have contemplated where the Easter Bunny makes his eggs? Our youth will set you straight on this in Your Say on page 17.

We bring you the details on the Burpengary ANZAC Day services and march along with how you can participate (p15), as well as the inspiring story of local Navy Veteran, Rebecca Kuenstner, who is currently training for the 2018 Invictus Games (p18).

There are still so many great thing happening in our community outside of these National events. This month we speak with local vocalist Billie-lee on her tips for ‘making it’ in the live cover band industry, along with a story on a threepiece Narangba choir who are putting their musical talents to good use by appealing to their audience’s humanity.

Again, I would like to acknowledge the support of our advertisers. Without them you wouldn’t be enjoying this edition. It is truly a pleasure to be the Editor of a magazine written by the community, about the community and 100% funded by the community. Thank you all for your contributions and please continue to send in your stories and photos to us.

We hope you enjoy reading our April 2017 edition.

Darren

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Contents

LIFESTYLE

REGULARS

COMMUNITY STORIES

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10 Locals ‘Light Up’ Harmony Day 13 Community to March in Remembrance 15 Overcoming Addiction and Depression 18 Rebecca Kuenster: Racing Towards Invictus Games 30 Backstage with Billie-lee

Editors Note Photo of the Month Date Claimers Your Say The Flipside Sukoku Local Directory

LOCAL NEWS 06 07 07 08

Win for Sports Complex GC2018 Batonbearers Wanted In Brief Redistribution of Electoral Boundaries

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History Education Pets Home Real Estate Careers Health Fashion Seniors Review Gourmet Craft

Our Team

EDITOR | Darren More Fawcett-Smith COPY EDITOR | Rebecca

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| Pixels and Spice Photography | Danica Clayton

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April

-17 School Holidays 1Visit Need inspiration to busy the kids? www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ schoolholidayfun

Free Rubgy Game On 3 9am to 10am, 3-11yrs Burpengary Sports Complex Free Burpengary Creek Walk 6 9.30am to 11am CREEC, 150 Rowley Rd, Burpengary Free Tennis Hotshots 10 9am to 10am, 3-11yrs Narangba Community Centre Free Easter Egg Hunt Narangba 15 9am to 10.30am Creekside Corner, Maidenhair Dr ANZAC Day Service & March 25 Burpengary War Memorial Refer Story on Page 15

Local Markets

Burpengary Markets Saturday Burpengary State School Station Road, Burpengary

Representatives of the Norfolk Lakes Neighbourhood Watch Clean Up Australia Day Crew 2017, contributed by Norfolk Lakes Neighbourhood Watch Group.

Narangba Markets Sunday Narangba Community Hall Mackie Road, Narangba For more events and programs in our area visit www.ournarangba.com.au

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Local News

Win for Sports Complex Moreton Bay Regional Council has announced a major $11.45 million tender for the first stage of its new regional soccer precinct at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, Burpengary.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said stage one would feature the region’s first ever synthetic, FIFA-rated soccer field together with two new grass pitches, field lighting, internal roads and car parking.

“With the FFA predicting that roughly four million Aussies will be playing some form of soccer by 2035, this project is about council investing in infrastructure that can cater for all levels of football as the game continues to skyrocket in popularity in our region from the grassroots level to the national stage,” Mayor Sutherland said.

Football Queensland has already indicated that once complete, the Burpengary soccer precinct will have the ability to attract national exhibition games, carnivals and state-level fixtures.

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The new regional soccer precinct will sit alongside the complex’s $14 million AFL Precinct, which has successfully hosted AFL exhibition games and NAB Cup challenges since opening in 2014.

Division 2 Councillor Peter Flannery said the new regional soccer precinct would add to the number of sport and recreation opportunities available for local residents.

“This is the first step in a major project that will deliver high quality soccer facilities, including our region’s very first synthetic soccer surface, to give our aspiring athletes even more opportunities to play the world’s game,” Cr Flannery said.

State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan MP said that the project would be a major boon for the community, both in terms of local jobs during construction

and in the ongoing use of a first class sporting facility.

“Investing in top notch facilities like the regional soccer precinct is important not just because it attracts visitors, but also for all the benefits that increased participation in local sport brings to the community,” Mr Ryan said.

Local News

GC2018 Batonbearers Wanted Local legends are being called on to represent their community’s spirit, as the Moreton Bay Region prepares to host the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

The eyes of the Commonwealth will be on the Region as the Baton journeys through Redcliffe on March 30, 2018 towards its final destination, the GC2018 Opening Ceremony on April 4, 2018.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said that residents were encouraged to get behind the QBR celebrations and nominate a local legend to represent the spirit of Moreton Bay as a Batonbearer.

“A handful of local residents will be given the opportunity to carry the Queen’s Baton through Redcliffe, showcasing our community spirit and some of our most iconic landscapes to the world,” Mayor Sutherland said.

“We’re encouraging everyone to get involved by nominating a resident you believe to be a

local hero in your community - whether it’s someone who has achieved something extraordinary in their field, or who inspires others to be great.”

Anyone can nominate a person who inspires them to be great. Nominations can be made at gc2018.com/qbr until May 15, 2017.

GC2018 are looking for people who: • Have achieved something extraordinary or inspired others to achieve something extraordinary; or • Have made a significant contribution to either sport, education, the arts, culture, charity or within their community; or • Have excelled, or aspire to excel athletically or personally; or • Contribute to a fun, friendly, vibrant and inclusive community; • Are at least 10 years old as at December 25, 2017; and • Are an Australian citizen or lawfully entitled to reside in Australia during the Relay period (December 25, 2017 – April 4, 2018).

GOLDOC Chairman Peter Beattie AC said being a Batonbearer would give people across the country a chance to be part of the excitement.

“Batonbearers nominated by the public will champion the power of community,” Mr Beattie said.

“This is an opportunity for Australians of all abilities to join a remarkable journey that starts next week on Commonwealth Day, and I encourage you to nominate someone in your life that you believe is worthy of the honour.”

The GC2018 Relay is the longest in history, travelling for 388 days and 230,000 kilometres.

In Australia the Baton will travel for 100 days through every state and territory, showcasing Australia’s history, culture, traditions, geography and people to the world.

Approximately 3800 batonbearers will take the Queen’s message around Australia.

In Brief

APRA Awards: Applications are now open to emerging songwriters and composers for the APRA Professional Development Awards.

Applications close April 27. Visit www.apraamcos.com.au. $1M Raised for Animals in Need: Petbarn North Lakes thanks the Narangba and Burpengary Communities for their generosity in supporting the annual Tree for Hope Appeal 2017 which collectively raised a little over one million dollars nationally.

Jetty to Jetty Fun Run: Registrations are open for the J2J Fun Run which will take place on July 16 at Redcliffe Peninsula. Visit www.j2j.com.au for more information.

Regional Soccer Precinct: Moreton Bay Regional Council has announced a major $11.45M tender for the first stage of its new regional soccer precinct at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, Burpengary.

Good Guys: Good Guys Morayfield were awarded the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award for the fifth time in six years.

Narangba VAlley News

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Local News Shane King, MP on Redistribution of Electoral Boundaries “Following the release of the Queensland Redistribution Commission’s proposal to redistribute electoral boundaries for future Queensland State Elections, I have been contemplating how best to achieve what I have set out to do in public life.

“I have consulted with my family as well as the Party organisation and Labor colleagues. I entered politics to safeguard the rights of working people and to facilitate economic recovery for our community following the Newman Government’s tenure.

“The Palaszczuk Labor Government has achieved much for our local community - since being elected I’ve been pleased to be a part of a Government that’s delivered the Boundary Road upgrade at Narangba, opened a new $4.2 million fire station in Petrie as well as supporting local schools including Burpengary Secondary College, Kurwongbah State School and Jinibara State School.

“Our work is not done however, and the Liberal National Party continue to pose a threat to our public assets. As an electrician myself, I know that our assets are best kept in public hands.

“All things considered, I am pleased to announce that I intend to stand at the next State Election as the Labor Candidate for Kurwongbah.

“Kurwongbah represents the best chance for me to work as closely as I can with my existing electorate. Importantly, Kurwongbah contains the emerging university site at Petrie which I firmly believe is the biggest economic game changer in our region to date.

“I look forward to representing new constituents in Narangba, Lawnton, Burpengary and Joyner. Further, I look forward to assisting the Labor Candidate for Murrumba transition into those areas of my existing electorate that I have sadly lost.

“I thank my family, Queensland Labor, the trade union movement and the Premier for their ongoing support,” said Mr King.

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Community

Locals ‘Light Up’ Harmony Day

WORDS: Alex Habilay PHOTO: Danica Clayton

Where one songster once stood there now stands three; Bev Pershouse, Carly Buchanan and Narelle Hide make up the group Light Up. The songstresses of Light Up don’t sing of fruit salad and how yummy it is, rather they harmonise lyrics that’ll not only make your kid sing along, but your humanity too.

It has been a little over a year since Bev Pershouse wrote the appropriately named song ‘The Harmony Song’. Once upon a time, Pershouse played her guitar for the Aboriginal communities in Woorabbinda solo, then Carly Buchannan and the North Pine Christian College choir carried Bev’s tune straight to Parliament House. This strung a whole new rhythm throughout Australia and Bev’s life, and not long after,

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With thirty-seven shows under their belt already this year, Light Up strive for something even greater still.

They’re edgier than The Cockroaches and even more catchy than The Wiggles evolution, but they are bringing something else to the table that we didn’t even know we needed – a whole new way to consume the world.

Caption: (L-R) Narelle Hide, Carly Buchanan and Bev Pershouse

in partnership with Carly and Narelle, the three created ‘Light Up’.

Bev Pershouse’s music echoes themes of diversity and acceptance to a toe-tapping beat. Her lyrics are thick with relevance to social issues, and it’s no wonder the kids are whistling the tune of ‘Belonging Tree’. The production is a forty-five-minutelong performance with seven songs and numerous tactfully hidden educational components. Light Up follows the curriculum better than their music sheets do, all the while empowering their audience through multiculturalism.

The trio use their music to fuel a discussion that most adults can’t get their tongues and minds around, yet their audience of children aren’t just regurgitating Light Up’s

lyrics but retaining the message entwined in them. Rather than dreaming of ‘Big Red Cars’, Bev Pershouse has got the next generation dreaming of equality. However, Bev isn’t alone in her endeavours. “The icing on the cake is harmonising with Carly and Narelle,” she says, “it’s them who make the show come alive.”

Where there was once a lone songstress who sang about Aboriginality, refugee seekers and multiculturalism, now there are three, and they share the lyrics and the responsibility in a poetic homage to modern day Australia. The women of Light Up are changing the tunes Australia is dancing to. We are no longer tip-toeing around multiculturalism and equality; we’re harmonising. They’re making the future light up.

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Community

Community to March in Remembrance WORDS: Monica McCulloch PHOTO: Bass Photography Services

In 1914, former Burpengary State School students, Fredrick Gall and Archibald Williams, enlisted for service in World War I never to return home. This, amongst other reasons, inspires the school’s current students to participate in the 2017 Burpengary ANZAC March on April 25.

“This participation has been a tradition of this great school long before I came in 2011, however the student engagement has grown enormously over time,” said Principal, Mr Brad Fox. “For the community, the march is an opportunity to take time out and mark the observance of remembrance and respect for our fallen soldiers, sailors/ airmen and women, and express our thanks for their sacrifice for our free and prosperous life in Australia. Our children get it, and to see them commit to volunteer their time on a public holiday and march proudly in their school uniform, sometimes wearing their relative’s medals, to observe this important day speaks volumes of our future generations.”

The school’s engagement in community ANZAC Day activities has grown over the years, with approximately 90 out of 1,000 students participating in 2011, to 300 out of the school’s population of 950 last year. Activities extend beyond the annual march, with students engaging in real life projects including researching the school register from the 1890’s in order to identify the war heroes listed on the Burpengary Memorial Honour Board.

Mr Trevor Rackley, Vice President of the Burpengary Community War Memorial Committee, is inviting others to follow the example of the local students.

“We strongly encourage all serving and ex-service men and women along with

residents of Burpengary, Narangba and surrounding areas to join us in the 2017 ANZAC Day march,” said Mr Rackley.

The service will be held at the ANZAC Memorial located in Buchanan Park on Progress Road, Burpengary. A Dawn Service will commence at 4.28 am.

Those who would like to participate in the March and/or later service, the march ‘form up’ will be from 9am in the Burpengary Coles Car Park with the march commencing at 10am, ending at the Memorial with the main service at 10.30am.

As for the students mentioned in the outset, Fredrick’s grave remains undiscovered.

He is, however, commemorated on the Wall of Remembrance at the Australian War Memorial and on the Memorial at VillersBretonneux. Enlisted when he was 22, Fredrick passed away at approximately 25 years of age from wounds sustained during the Battle of Hemel in July 1918.

Archibald was buried at sea in October 1916 at the approximate age of 18.

He was 17 when he enlisted in March 1916 just prior to his 18th birthday in July. He is commemorated on the Wall of Remembrance at the Australian War Memorial and at the Hollybrook Memorial Southampton, England.

Former Burpengary State School students Anthony and Sidney Bourke, Alexander Gall, David and John Uhlmann and George Williams also enlisted, and appear alongside the 25 names of men associated with our district on the local Roll of Honour.

For further details about the march or services, including donations, please contact Trevor Rackley on moible number 0412 410 612.

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Community

Overcoming Addiction and Depression WORDS: Melina Simpson PHOTO: Bass Photography Services

The program is conducted over a 12 month period – though participants can remain longer if they need to - and residents begin with a two week Assessment Phase.

During this phase, they move into the house provided by N3C, have no outside contact and are supported by counsellors and senior residents. This phase is followed by four stages of the program, including the final Transition Phase.

The Transition Phase involves participants moving into their own residence outside the TPA house. During this time, counsellors from TPA remain in contact and assist people in finding work or study. The program helps people take control of their lives and integrate safely back into the outside world, with counsellors personally remaining in contact with past participants.

N3C Director, Geoff Blackham, is a former graduate of TPA. His childhood was a horrible one, filled with abuse. From the age of just 12, alcohol and marijuana became his band-aid solution for his feelings of worthlessness. After 30 years of constant substance abuse and suicide attempts, Geoff was suffering extreme paranoia. It took a sledgehammer blow to the head to quite literally knock enough sense into him, and he realised he had to escape the world he’d created. He checked himself into TPA. “Residents have to check themselves into the program,” Geoff explained. “They have to be ready to take that step.”

Transformations has equipped Geoff with the vital life skills required to take control of his life. He is a happy newlywed, and speaks

quietly but openly about his experiences. ”I didn’t know how to form relationships with anyone,” he said. “Sitting here talking to you now, I couldn’t have done that before the program.”

Geoff has remained with the program, no longer a resident, but as a Director, mentor and counsellor to those who are now in the same position he was in.

One young man who is inspired by Geoff is Craig Oostuizen. An addiction to ‘Ice’ had left Craig with hallucinations, a string of criminal charges and a family who couldn’t take anymore. He is now proudly 16 months clean, having completed the Transformations Program and is a current House Supervisor at N3C - mentoring others the way Geoff mentors him.

Well-spoken and sensitive, Craig’s emotions are still very raw. “I’m so blessed to have had the constant support and prayers of my parents,” he said, choking back tears.

“And the support of someone like Geoff has meant so much. I just know in my heart that I want to help others in the same way.”

Geoff agrees that drug dependence is more prevalent in today’s society mainly due to the affordability of ‘Ice’, and sees a need for more residential rehabilitation centres like N3C Transformations to accommodate more men and women into rehabilitation programs.

TPA is a not-for-profit organisation and so welcomes any donations. To donate to Burpengary’s Transformations program, email info@n3c.org.au, or phone 07 3142 3238 to find out how you can assist in keeping this valuable program in our community.

For information about Transformations Program Australia or Transformations Burpengary, visit the TPA website at www. transformation.net.au, or the NCCC website at www.n3c.org.au.

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Transformations Program Australia (TPA), formed over 17 years ago, is a nationwide residential rehabilitation program for people suffering addiction and depression.

Over the past three months, New Creation Christian Church (NCCC) has hosted TPA through a program called N3C Transformations Burpengary - relocated from Logan on Brisbane’s southside. NCCC owners, John and Betty Johnson, believe that TPA provides a much needed service to Burpengary, with nothing previously available on the northside of Brisbane.

I didn’t know how to form relationships with anyone. Sitting here talking to you now, I couldn’t have done that before the program.

- Geoff Blackham

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It has been a busy month of politics in Longman, with two Labor Shadow Ministers visiting our electorate to speak to us about some very pressing topics – healthcare, Medicare, telecommunications and the National Broadband Network (NBN). Shadow Minister for Health & Medicare, Catherine King MP, and Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Stephen Jones MP, joined me in consulting with local providers and businesses over two very productive days.

Some of our outstanding local GPs and organisations such as the Moreton North Suicide Prevention Network gathered at Morayfield Family Doctors to have their say on healthcare and Medicare. In particular, Catherine King MP and I were told of the pressures that our GPs are feeling with the current Medicare rebate freezes.

Despite the rebate freezes leaving our doctors out-of-pocket, they are doing an amicable job of protecting their patients by stopping the costs from being passed on. It’s amazing to see this fine demonstration of community spirit in our area, with our doctors picking up the shortfalls of our system to help those in need.

Although this is good to see, the Shadow Minister and I believe that neither provider nor patient should be in this position, which is why Labor is working on a plan to ensure a fairer healthcare system for all stakeholders.

Stephen Jones MP and I also hosted a roundtable discussion with local businesses focussing on the accessibility and reliability of telecommunications in our area. During my election campaign, many small work-from-home businesses told me that they were having trouble with internet access and mobile phone reception in Narangba. I took the opportunity to invite the Shadow Minister to Longman to listen to residents’ concerns and ideas which will inform Labor’s plan for regional communications and the NBN. I would like to sign off by thanking all participants for their valuable feedback and contribution in these events, as well as Labor’s future strategy for healthcare, Medicare and telecommunications.

Community participation in public policy is one of my core duties in the electorate to ensure that everyone has their say. Also, please keep an eye out for my and mobile offices which will be making the rounds in the electorate.

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Your Say

Where Does The Easter Bunny Make His Eggs?

“At the North Pole. He lives with Santa, and he lives there because the chocolate doesn’t melt.”

Lilly, Narangba

“The Easter Bunny makes his eggs at the factory at the North Pole. ” Trent, Narangba

“He has a special factory where a whole lot of bunnies work and they use chocolate milk to make them.”

Buddy, Burpengary East

“On an island.

There’s a little rock, and you move that rock… and there’s a bigger rock, and he makes his eggs in there.”

Neve, Narangba

“He has some special chickens that live in Easter world that lay them.”

Austin, Burpengary East

“There is an island far, far away. It’s a secret island under another island. That’s where the bunny lives.”

Freddie, Narangba

Superstitious?

Not Me! WORDS: Richard Lancaster

I was enjoying a beer with a mate the other afternoon after work, when he asked, “Are you superstitious?” I thought for a second before replying, “Naw, not at all.”

“I am,” he said, “You know there’s a lot in it.” We never finished that conversation because I suddenly realised that I needed to move fast, or I’d miss my train and so we went our separate ways.

That evening, I got to thinking about my mate’s question. Am I superstitious? Well...

I always touch wood (generally my head) when an ambulance passes, and I definitely avoid black cats. I buy a lottery on Friday

the 13th and I never walk under a ladder.

Surely that doesn’t make me superstitious, but hang on, there is more.

make a wish). I once killed a bee (evidently a definite no, no) which had painfully stung me, but I did cross my fingers after doing it!

I broke a mirror once and waited in trepidation, expecting my seven years of bad luck. I don’t remember whether it came or not. I carried a rabbit’s foot around for ages, until it became so daggy that I was reluctantly forced to dump it. Nothing happened. I’ve been known to throw salt over my left shoulder after having spilt the stuff during a meal. And I have wished upon a star. I avoid opening umbrellas inside a house, and at Christmas I still get a thrill if I get the long half of the wishbone (and I do

By definition, a superstition is a widely held, but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially to good or bad luck. A superstitious belief survey rated me at a dangerously high level. However worldwide, superstition is on the decline.

The rationales call superstition mumbo jumbo. Others dismiss it as old wives tales.

Do I care? Not really. I’m OK anyway!

Yesterday I blew out all the candles on my birthday cake – with the one puff!

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Sport

Rebecca Kuenstner: Racing Towards Invictus WORDS: Kristine Lane PHOTO: Pixels and Spice Photography

Having suffered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and some concealed physical injuries due to her military experiences in the Australian Navy, this 28-year old former Communications Sailor has taken up cycling as part of her rehabilitation process – with her sights set firmly on next year’s Invictus Games, being held in Sydney from October 18-29.

Having already participated in the 157km cycling Bupa Challenge Tour in Adelaide with five other veterans from Redcliffe RSL in January this year, and formerly representing the Australian Defence Force in New Zealand in 2012 for volleyball, Rebecca has been training hard for the 2018 Invictus selection trials in Canberra where she will try out, not just for cycling, but also for shot put, discus, rowing and volleyball.

“I’m naturally competitive,” she says, “and want to put myself out there for the challenge – to train, to heal and to achieve one of my goals of being able to fit back into the community. I want to be the best of whom I can be.”

With cycling an activity initially done for leisure, Rebecca now trains at least four times a week with her club, the Moreton Bay Cycle Team, consistently riding over 200kms per week to and from North Lakes and Redcliffe and all over the Moreton Bay region, whilst supporting other veterans who compete at speed racing on the Nundah Criterium Circuit.

Coupled with at least three intensive gym workouts per week, plus stretching

and yoga, Rebecca is aiming for gold at the world’s most celebrated sporting competition for wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women.

With 17 nations competing across 11 different adaptive sports, the Invictus Games is heralded as the forum where the power of sport is used to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation.

“These Games have become very important for ex-service people to celebrate, unite and to look at life with a positive attitude. By giving military personnel their confidence back, it gives them a purpose – and I am no different.”

As a former sailor on the HMAS Melbourne, which was a part of 2010-2011 Operation Slipper patrolling the Middle East, Rebecca reveals that cycling has become her therapy.

“The Moreton Bay Cycling Team has taught me some amazing cycling skills, but I have also been able to overcome my challenges because of being able to hang out with these people who understand what I’ve gone through, thus giving me a new direction. I now love getting up early in the mornings to put on this ‘new uniform’ – the red and white, RSL bike riding uniform - and this cycling community has become my new family. The comradery enlivens me.”

Inspired by her cycling teammates, some of whom are also former defence personnel who have already been selected for this year’s Invictus Games in Toronto, Rebecca

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Sport is aware of the financial costs involved of getting herself to the trials and games next year.

“I’m probably looking at at least $12,000 to get there, but am hoping to begin formulating some plans soon about how to go about my own fundraising.”

As a person very much determined to succeed, Rebecca has even found the time to study a fitness and massage course.

Holistic therapy has also been important in her recovery, and as an avid supporter and volunteer of support organisation Mates4Mates, this amazing local woman seeks to promote awareness of other veterans out there in the local community who may be suffering in silence.

“Not all veterans are male, middle-aged and have obvious physical disabilities – some can be female, young, and have hidden injuries,” she says, “and sport can be one of the ways to begin this journey of recovery.”

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Inspiring Narangba Veteran, Rebecca Kuenstner, is steadily overcoming the odds by preparing for the selection trials of the 2018 Invictus Games.

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Save the World!

If you haven’t tried Narangba’s Creekside Café yet, now is the perfect time, with new Manager, Carly Kelly, along with her skilled team led by Head Chef, Jay Newell, set to impress.

life as you enjoy barista-made coffee and quality food at affordable prices. Whilst adults are impressed by the menu, kids are entertained with a large fully fenced playground and kids craft table.

“We’ve been working tirelessly over the last couple of months to come up with a new menu, and create an outdoor atmosphere that promotes community,” said Ms Kelly.

Community activities are run from the Café precinct including Nature-a-Group and playgroups for mums with young ones, Creative Hearts and Men’s Shed. Small group bookings and parties are also able to be catered for during opening hours.

Often mistaken for Creekside Church, Creekside Café is located on the same premises and boasts a relaxing outdoor alfresco dining area that overlooks natural bushland and Burpengary Creek.

The privacy of the café generates an environment that feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of everyday

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Perhaps the most unique aspect of this family-friendly café, is its affiliation with Interseed Foundation.

Founded by Cornerstone Building Developments (Morayfield), Interseed aims to improve the lives of people irrespective of age, gender,

socio-economic status or cultural heritage by striving to meet the immediate and/ or long term needs of people suffering distress.

“All profits go to the work of Interseed Foundation which is also supported by other not-for-profit businesses in our community, such as Sovereign Funerals and Carmichael Kids.

Every coffee you purchase helps those in need,” said Ms Kelly.

The worldwide reach of this Narangba café has resulted in the construction of buildings, classrooms and medical clinics in countries such as Nepal, Vanuatu, Mongolia and the Philippines. More recently, funds have been raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Campaign and plans to re-invigorate a school in Cambodia are underway.

Locally, Interseed is currently participating in an active investigation into establishing a respite service for carers of mental health patients on Brisbane’s northside.

When you take time out to relax and dine at Creekside Café, you financially support these causes, plus more.

Creekside Café has ample parking via the Carmichael College carpark and is open from 8am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday and 7am to 2pm on Saturday. Tables can be booked by phoning 07 5431 1253.

With meal deals for $6.00 and specials that change daily, the Creekside Café experience is an essential item for your ‘must do’ list.

History

Bad Hare Day

WORDS: Danielle Garside

Easter is just around the corner – and so come the crafts! From painting eggs to Easter bonnets, it’s nearly impossible to not crack a smile at the results.

would be decorated with handmade flowers made from paper, ribbon, fabric feathers, sea shells, pine cones and more.

Easter bonnets have become an iconic symbol of this special day, with children now showing off their unique designs at school. Consequently, this month we shall delve a little into the evolution of the Easter bonnet and how it came to be.

The tradition spread, and is now common in many countries around the world. Children accompany their parents to decorate bonnets to show to their friends, and schools allow parades to be held in order to celebrate each child’s creation. From superheros to princesses, Easter eggs to glittery top hats, there is a bonnet out there for everyone!

The idea of the Easter bonnet began within the English tradition of refreshing your wardrobe on Easter; signifying inner growth and strength, along with the absence of fog clouding the spirit.

Towards the end of the 1870s, bright clothing had begun to replace the dull dark colours that had previously been worn by the women and children marching in the Easter parades. By the dreary twentieth century, the American community had been recorded as becoming more invested in the idea of dressing up for the event, with a particular interest in the hat.

As Easter has been interpreted to symbolise fertility and fruitfulness, women began arranging fresh flowers in their hair and bonnets, particularly lilies, daffodils, red tulips and a large variety of coloured azaleas. These became known as the traditional Easter flowers, along with a multitude of others. On the occasions fresh flowers were unavailable, the bonnets

Have you begun your Easter crafts?

See page 38 for some Easter bonnet ideas!

References 2017. “The Easter Bonnet: A Brief History”. pastemagazine.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. Russell, Mark.

“Hunt On For Easter Best Without Holiday Excess”. The Age. N.p., 2017.

Web. 2 Mar.

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Education

Reluctant Writers

WORDS: Karen Carter, Kip McGrath Burpengary

Asking the question, “Who likes writing?” to a class of children always draws a varied response. Some children love to write and need little encouragement while for others writing is a laborious chore.

Writing, like any other skill we have, is developmental. We progress from scribble writing as toddlers through simple word like structures, to full sentences and on to correctly structured pieces of writing as we get older.

We always write for a purpose; whether it is to inform, persuade or entertain, being an effective writer is a vital skill to being a literate person. Sadly, for a variety of reasons, many children are reluctant to write as they lack the confidence and skills to write well.

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To do anything well requires practice. We become better writers by writing and writing often. Reluctant writers think they lack the skills to write and/or have trouble knowing what to write. Writing for them becomes difficult as they are stuck for ideas or their minds are racing beyond the ability of their hand to keep up. Being hung up about correct spelling, grammar and punctuation is also often a barrier to effective writing as some children expect their writing to be perfect on the first draft. Not every piece of writing has to be perfect, nor does every piece have to be finished. It is more important to practise writing regularly and complete pieces that are worth finishing.

Reluctant writers need to feel good about their writing. Therefore, all their efforts should be encouraged and praised. The more a child writes, the better they will become at it. Keeping the purpose for the writing in mind, as well as assisting them with ideas to get them started, is often more helpful than asking them to write about whatever they want. As they write more and their confidence grows, it becomes easier to refine the structure of their written pieces making children more effective writers in the process.

Try practising the following tips with your child to assist them to become a more confident and efficient writer.

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

Motivate Them: Make writing fun and non-threatening. Brainstorm ideas and keep them in a journal. Have a variety of different ‘tools’ including pens, pencils and paper to choose from that are fun to use.

Share different forms of writing with them, e.g. magazines, stories, newspaper articles, recipes, lists etc. Encourage and praise all writing attempts. Focus on what they do well and gently encourage them to work on aspects of their writing that need more practice.

Write First/Edit Later: Practise writing for sustained amounts of time to develop stamina. Write often. Not all writing needs to reach the final draft stage. Let ideas flow without worrying about spelling, grammar and punctuation. Stopping to worry about these things will interrupt the thought process and stifle good ideas.

Once a draft is finished then go back and re-read it. Does it make sense? Have you missed out words? Check the grammar and punctuation. Identify words that may have been misspelt and have another go at spelling them.

Practise Skills: Like it or not we are judged on our writing. Glaring errors take the focus of the reader away from the message of our written work. Correct handwriting, spelling, grammar and punctuation remain important skills even in the Digital Age. However, remember these skills are developmental. Try not to judge, but encourage the child to practise the skills they are having difficulty with.

Pets

Waylon 2.5 yo desexed male

American Staffy x Shar Pei Hello there! I am after an experienced owner who will be my best mate and tackle new adventures with me. When I entered the shelter I was extremely fearful of people, but boy have I come a long way! I need an owner who will be gentle with me and who will not overwhelm me when they take me home. I need to have a peaceful home away from children who may be too rough for me. I also have some fencing requirements. If you think you could be the friend I have been waiting for, contact Dakabin RSPCA on 3480 6450. Open 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.

Tell The Easter Bunny NOT to Share!

WORDS: Pet Barn, North Lakes

Experts at Petbarn are urging locals to be selfish and keep their chocolate treats for themselves this Easter to keep their four-legged friends healthy and happy.

If pet owners do want to treat their pets they should instead consider a pet-friendly treat, such as a pet liver treat or pig’s ear, which are much more palatable and safe for dogs.

In addition, if you are heading away for the long weekend, it’s important to remember that this can be a stressful time for pets.

Bec Lil, North Lakes Petbarn Store Manager, offers the following advice to help keep local pets safe and healthy over Easter:

Keep chocolates out of reach: Chocolate can be toxic to our furry friends which is why we need to be vigilant and keep the choccies out of reach.

Plan ahead with pet-friendly treats: It’s important to remember that animals have different

nutritional needs, so treats specifically designed for pets are best. For example, Love Em Liver Cookies are specifically formulated to help maintain dogs’ joint health and function and Isle of Dogs Natural Breath Dog Treat or Butchers Superior Cuts premium range of jerkies and treats are great options for your pet.

Keep seatbelts fastened: If travelling long distances over the Easter long weekend with your pet, consider looking into a Seatbelt Adaptor or installing a booster seat in the back which keeps your pet secure.

Take regular breaks: To prevent your pet from getting car sickness when on the road, stop when

you can and offer plenty of water and bathroom breaks. Also consider stocking up on some new toys to keep your pet entertained.

Choose the right pet sitter: If you do plan on going away without your pet, one of the best

options is to ask a family member or friend that is familiar with your pet to take care of them in your home. Petbarn has also teamed up with Hanrob Pet Hotels in Sydney and Melbourne, to offer hassle free pet boarding which could be a convenient option.

Emergency Information:

In case of an emergency, you can contact the Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) on 1300 232 838 or visit www.aecvets.com.au. The AEC is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Home

laundry makeover

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oes your laundry room need a makeover? You might never have thought of it before, but your laundry room could be one of the most neglected rooms in your home when it comes to design. With the tips listed below, you can decorate your laundry even if you do not have a lot of money to budget for these improvements, and you will have a beautiful space that is sure to make you feel a lot better about washing clothes too!

Start with Paint A little paint can go a long way, especially in a laundry room. Whether you have a large laundry space or just a little room to work with, changing the paint colour on the walls can make the area look amazing.

Go for a much different colour than the one you start off with, and remember

that pale colours are a good choice for tighter spaces. Do not be afraid to paint an accent wall in a bold colour and work with neutral tones on the other three walls either.

Add an Armoire If you do not have a lot of built-in shelving in your laundry room, or if you prefer to keep things a little more out of sight and out of mind, try adding a rustic armoire to the space and install shelves inside it.

This way, you will be able to store your laundry items and even your dirty clothes without having to see any mess while the doors to the armoire are closed. You can even paint your armoire to match any style you are trying to recreate in your newly decorated laundry room.

WORDS: Oxmar Properties

Hang Curtains If there are shelves or other messy areas that you want to hide in your laundry room, consider hanging small curtains to cover these problem areas. You can easily make a set of curtains out of any fabric you like by simply hemming one long side and sewing a pocket in the opposite side. Thread these DIY curtains onto a tension rod and suspend them over your shelves, washer and dryer, or storage areas to bring a lot of colour and help de-clutter your space.

Whether you have a large laundry room or a small one, you can put these budget decorating ideas to good use and make your space come alive. You will never have to step into a boring, drab laundry room again when you use these ideas to improve yours!

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Real Estate Investment Properties: What You Can Claim WORDS: Gina Wells, Raine & Horne Burpengary

You can claim a deduction for your related expenses for the period your property is rented or is available for rent.

• Management and maintenance costs, including interest on loans, can generally be claimed immediately (that is, deducted against your current year’s income).

• Borrowing expenses, depreciation and capital works spending can be deducted over a number of years.

You can’t claim: • Expenses not actually paid by you, such as water or electricity charges paid by your tenants.

• Acquisition and disposal costs, including the purchase cost, conveyancing and advertising costs and stamp duty on the title transfer. Instead, these are usually included in the property’s cost base, which would reduce any capital gains tax when you sell the property.

• GST credits for anything you purchase to lease the premises – GST doesn’t apply to residential rental properties. However, when claiming the expense as a deduction, you claim the total amount you’ve paid (inclusive of GST, if applicable).

Property genuinely available for rent Expenses may be deductible for periods

when the property is not rented out, providing the property is genuinely available for rent – that is: • The property is advertised, giving it broad exposure to potential tenants.

• Considering all the circumstances, tenants are reasonably likely to rent the property.

Property agent’s fees or commissions You can claim the cost of fees such as regular management fees or commissions you pay to a property agent or real estate agent for managing, inspecting or collecting rent for a rental property on your behalf.

You are unable to claim the cost of: • Commissions or other costs paid to a real estate agent or other person for the sale or disposal of a rental property.

• Buyer’s agent fees paid to any entity or person you engage to find you a suitable rental property to purchase.

These costs may form part of the cost base of your property for capital gains purposes.

Repairs and maintenance Expenditure for repairs you make to the property may be deductible. However,

the repairs must relate directly to wear and tear or other damage that occurred as a result of your renting out the property.

Repairs generally involve a replacement or renewal of a worn out or broken part, for example, replacing some guttering damaged in a storm or part of a fence that was damaged by a falling tree branch.

However, the following expenses are capital, or of a capital nature, and are not deductible: • Replacement of an entire structure or unit of property (such as a complete fence or building, a stove, kitchen cupboards or refrigerator).

• Improvements, renovations, extensions and alterations.

• Initial repairs, for example, in remedying defects, damage or deterioration that existed at the date you acquired the property.

You may be able to claim capital works deductions for these expenses. For more information on this, contact your accountant or financial advisor.

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Music

BACKSTAGE WITH

Billie-lee

WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

Fans of live cover bands will recognise local powerhouse vocalist, Billie-lee Baker.

Frontwoman of five-piece cover band, Velvet Kiss, Billie-lee took time out to talk to us about her musicianship, passions and future plans.

How did you performing?

get

into

singing/

“My Mother and Grandmother are celebrated musicians and I grew up around music and performance. I was always encouraged to be a musician and my children have grown up in the same environment. I have three children who attended Narangba Valley State High School and all of them play an instrument and have been involved in school musicals etc.”

How did Velvet Kiss form?

“I started Velvet Kiss in 2007 and we have been performing for crowds all over Australia and Papua New Guinea ever since. Prior to that, I had a band called Crazy Dogs named after my then family business with my exhusband, Crazy Dogs Kawasaki. Before that we were a trio called Northern Lights.

“Our home base for all three acts has always been the Caboolture Sports Club (among other local venues).”

Who are your favourite artists to cover?

“I love Rock… I guess you could say I’m a Rock Chick. I have a huge vocal range and a solid, deep voice to boot, so most male artists are in my favourites. My favourite artists to cover however are Pat Benatar, Chrissy Amphlett, P!nk, Led Zeppelin, Elvis and The Killers.”

What are you passionate about?

“I am passionate about what I choose to put forward whether it’s for business purposes or volunteering in the community. I believe this paves the way for all aspects of business.

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Billie-lee’s Six Tips for Success 1.

In the ‘covers band’ industry (the original scene is completely different), achieve longevity and respect as a musician and a business owner.

“Last year I donated a drum kit to headspace Redcliffe for disadvantaged kids to play and learn music, and I continue to look for opportunities where we can be of assistance.”

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All normal business principles apply. Take care of the client and provide what they have requested.

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Respect your fellow musicians and do right by them, and they will be loyal and long term.

What future plans do you have for Velvet Kiss?

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Offer a large selection of music. Don’t pigeonhole yourself into one genre. Find enjoyment in all music.

Velvet Kiss plan to be one of the top bands of choice in QLD and Australia for large venues, events and functions. We are also planning a concept show involving our unique Live Saxophone Experience which is something not many bands offer.

5.

Respect yourself and the work you put in, know the value of your time and talent, and never undercut other bands for a quick gig.

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Above all, HAVE FUN. How lucky is it to be paid to play music? Enjoy every minute!

Careers

How to Tailor Your Applications Get Past the Gatekeeper WORDS: Trish Evans, Solution Focused Consulting

We often hear that we should tailor our job applications, but what does it really mean, and why is it important?

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t’s vital to tailor or target your application to each job you are applying for. Most online job ads contain key words in the ad, and these need to be included in your application. Often the ad will say something like, “our ideal candidate possesses the following” or “about you” or words to that effect, followed by a ‘wish list’. The text in the wish list includes the key words.

If a job ad asks for a motivated team player who is available to work weekends and Thursday nights, your applications needs to state that you are available at these times. If the company thinks a requirement is imporant enough to list in an ad, it must be included in your response.

In addition, the words in the ad that talk about the position on offer are also key words, so you need to use these in your application. It’s always a good idea to start your resume with a profile (after your contact details), and this is a great place to put some of the key words. You can add a few more in your key skills list, and also in your employment history.

Your cover letter also needs to respond to the requested skill set/qualifications listed in the ad. Use your previous experience

to show you have the skills required, e.g.

“In my role as a sales assistant for XYZ, I provided great customer service by always going the extra mile and ringing around our other stores if the item the customer wanted was unavailable in the store where I worked”.

Many of the bigger companies use ATS (applicant tracking systems) which means your application won’t be seen by a human in the initial stages. It will initially be screened by a software program, and if the key words aren’t found in the application, it goes straight into the trash without a human ever seeing it! Harsh? Definitely, but understandable as many jobs attract over 300 applicants.

1. Tailor your application to every single job you apply for 2. Change your resume to fit each job 3. Always use the key words in a job ad 4. Create a master resume and copy and paste relevant bits for different jobs 5. Change part of your profile for each job 6. If an ad asks for a two page resume, make sure yours fits on two pages 7. Always answer selection criteria 8. Always include a cover letter unless the application says not to

The bottom line: the next time you apply for a job, make sure to look for the key words, and include them in your application.

Trish Evans is the CEO of Solution Focused Consulting and can help with all your work related challenges – from resume and cover letter writing to interview coaching and career advice. Ph. 04087 32579 or visit www.solutions4work.com.au

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Health

Sports and Exercise Scientists WORDS: Moreton All Body Care

It’s the time of year again when preseason training starts for the winter sport season. The purpose of preseason is to condition the body to prepare for a full season. This includes fitness testing, physical and injury screening, conditioning and skills. An Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) can conduct all testing and establish a baseline measurement and observe the body’s movement patterns to determine if the body is at a risk of developing an injury.

By conducting testing, it allows the athlete, coaches and staff to see if the athlete is making progress either on the field, in the gym or gaining flexibility, whilst maintaining and increasing strength. Injury screenings are not often used, or if used, are poorly utilised.

An injury screening allows the AES to establish what areas of the body are at risk of injury due to weakness or tightness, which can be detrimental to the athlete and possibly render them on the side line for some, if not all, of the season. By gaining an overall analysis of how the athlete’s body works, the AES can develop a personalised program to become a faster, stronger and more flexible athlete and limit the risk of injury.

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Fitness testing is also important for athletes and coaches as it can gauge what level the athlete is at compared to the rest of the team or to previous years. All tests need to be measured and recorded to ensure the athlete is progressing and performing at a higher level throughout the season. The AES will develop a strength and conditioning program that will build endurance, strength, agility and power that can be used specifically on the field/court/ pitch.

All testing should be conducted on a regular basis to allow for any changes and for the athlete to progress accordingly. If you want your team or athlete to perform at a higher level and have less injuries, our Exercise Scientist at our Burpengary clinic is more than happy to help.

Top 3 benefits of preseason testing: • Establish risk of injury • Assess level of fitness • Improve endurance, strength and sports specific skills

Health Four Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight WORDS: Mel Toraya

We’ve all been down the road of eating well, exercising and doing everything in our power to lose weight BUT it’s just NOT happening. WHY? The ugly truth is, stomach fat is the hardest to get rid of. It’s your body’s main reserve for tough times and so it tries to hold onto it for as long as possible. Getting rid of belly bulge is not only important for aesthetic reasons but excess abdominal fat is the nasty kind that can lead to chronic problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Here’s a few factors you need to consider when trying to lose this stubborn section of fat:

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You’re

Stressed: When we are stressed, our bodies are in fight or flight mode and produce a hormone called Cortisol. This may increase the amount of fat your body clings to. Your hormones tell your body to provide energy, so that you are prepared for the next stressful situation.

However, most stressful situations today are more mental rather than physical, so your body doesn’t actually need the extra energy, and this is why it ends up being stored as body fat.

How can I fix this? You need to take time for breaks, breathe, step away from your desk and get some fresh air and not reach for the high fat, high calorie snacks. They won’t fix the problem, only enhance it. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress.

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Not Enough Sleep: Our lives are now

permanently on fast forward with work, social life and family. Trying to fit it all in sometimes means late nights and early mornings, but burning the candle at both ends only makes you hungrier. Your lack of sleep increases the hunger hormones leptin and ghrelin. Studies have proven less sleep means more waistline.

How can I fix this? Sleeping is important so it must get some priority. You need to plan, organise, delegate or change habits so you can hit the sack earlier. Sometimes something has to give, and if you really want to make a change you need to make it happen.

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You don’t eat well enough: Food is KING! You can exercise to your heart’s content, BUT if you are not fuelling your body correctly you will go nowhere.

Nutrition is the key to reducing your body fat as well as helping build muscle, brain function and pretty much every function in your body. Too many processed and packaged foods, refined sugars, soft drinks and sugary snacks AREN’T REAL FOOD! How can I fix this? Eat as close to the source as possible. Real whole foods like fruit and vegetables give your body nutrient-rich energy to use. There is no “quick fix” and meal replacements don’t work. It’s not about dieting, but clean eating real foods and finding that healthy balance.

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You don’t move: Our bodies are

designed to MOVE, not sit. Exercise not only burns body fat and calories but helps with your mental state as well.

Move it or lose it. You also need to look at the type of workouts you do. Maybe they aren’t challenging enough, or maybe you need to mix it up a little. A combination of both cardio and weights keeps your heart and your bones healthy.

How can I fix this? Start slowly and build it up. Try new things. Go for HIIT (high intensity interval training) rather than long slow cardio. Add some strength training and ask a professional for some help.

Try making some small changes towards becoming a better YOU. If you’d like some more help feel free to get in touch. Good Luck!

Did you know that every Narangba resident receives a copy of OurNarangba in their letterbox*?

You can also pick up a copy of the magazine from: • Narangba Valley News Agency • Narangba News Agency • IGA Narangba • Pappi’s Café Narangba • Foodworks Burpengary • IGA Burpengary (opp train station) *Excludes rural and ‘no junk mail’ letterboxes

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Fashion

Easter Bonnet Parade Inspirations

Easter falls in April this year (14-17), so now is the time to start thinking about designs for the traditional Easter bonnet parades hosted by kindergartens, early learning centres and school across the region. Here are some of my favourite bonnet designs for you to consider...

Fedora Fun

Bottoms Up!

This upturned bunny hat would have to be one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen! All you need is a wide brimmed hat, wadding, glue and assorted coloured craft foam from which to cut the feet, carrots and grass, and your little one will be hopping with glee over their bonnet debut.

Bunny Beanies!

My little boy rocked this look at his Prep Easter bonnet parade.

Simply cut out some carrot-shaped triangles from orange felt, glue on green pipe cleaner pieces bent into a V-shape to look like carrot leaves, and affix to a ribbon wrapped around the base of a fedora.

Turn up the cute factor with a crocheted or knitted bunny beanie. Whether you prefer perky, upright ears or the long, floppy, lop eared variety, you will find countless free crochet and knitting patterns available online. So crack out your needles and whip up a bunny beanie stat!

Hey Chickadee!

Chickens are also synonymous with Easter, so why not decorate your little one’s bonnet with a bunch of fluffy chicks? With some cellophane straw, pom poms and an assortment of multi-coloured Chenille chicks, a cowboy or straw hat can quickly transform into a colourful, fun ode to our feathered friends.

Flower Crowns

Flower crowns are all the rage right now, so why not make your little princess one for her Easter bonnet parade? You can keep the design to flowers only, or mix in some small ornamental eggs, butterflies or ribbons for a more festive feel.

WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

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Flipside

WORDS Alex Habilay and Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

He Says: A lot of folk claim the internet built the gauntlet

of hardship society is stumbling through, but really the web of servers and data is just the messenger - the messenger we’re holding at gunpoint in the hope of retribution for bottle flipping.

The internet is a vice for humanity to explore, create and share anything.

We may blame it for warping our youth into incoherent bottle flipping dabbers, but that’s the result of children having their own freedom. In the past, kids were free to flex their individuality away from the jaded eyes of parentals, but the privacy of the school yard is gone.

The online world is now their lunchtime riot and everything they do makes a headline, and it’s no longer just the cool kids using trends as social leverage. You have content creators and media exploiting popculture to survive. We can turn a pastime into a full blown cultural phenomenon and regurgitate it until all of its value is spent.

But the biggest question remains, what is the next trend parents will be eye rolling at? I suspect mood rings, but of course there’ll have to be a colour for disinterested.

She Says: With autumn school holidays kicking off on April 1, I have been

reflecting on the crazes and fads that used to keep my friends and I entertained over the holidays and how different it is today.

Catching up with my friends involved tying up the home phone for hours, twisting the curly cord around my fingers into a tangled mess. Now, chatting in real-time with friends is done care of online game networks and group chats.

Skill level in your circle of friends was achieved by tearing the longest strip of paper out of a Minties wrapper, not by flipping a water bottle so that it lands upright.

My trusty portable device was my Walkman. I’d while away countless hours of my school holidays fast-forwarding and rewinding my treasured collection of cassette tapes. Now, portable devices are used to track and capture Pokémon Go characters and to watch Minecraft tutorials on YouTube (over and over again).

I have no recollection of partaking in widespread crazes like planking or dabbing, and the closest thing I’ve done to a mannequin challenge is playing Statues. The only kind of flash mob I recall seeing had nothing to do with choreographed group dance moves, but rather a stampede of kids chanting ‘Fight! Fight!’ whenever a schoolyard scrap broke out.

Whatever you have planned these school holidays, have fun and stay safe!

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Seniors

Aged Care Reforms WORDS: Kerri-Anne Dooley

country. Seniors can now choose their Home Care Package provider and have choice, flexibility and control over what services they receive, and when and how their funding is being spent. It’s a move that will empower older people, cut out the middle man and leave behind the ‘get what you’re given’ approach of old.

90% of Australians want to continue to live independently at home as they age and this change supports them to do so with self-determination.

In summary, from February 27, 2017, if you receive a government subsidised Home Care Package this is what you can choose: Your service provider • Who delivers your home care services • The type of services you receive • When you receive services e.g. day and time • Where your services are provided • To change any of the above, at any time, to suit your needs and preferences.

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ebruary has seen fundamental reform to how we support older people to continue living at home. No doubt if you are an ageing senior Australian, your preference would be to stay at home for as long as you can with the right support at the right time.

The Australian government will now subsidise Home Care Packages directly to seniors instead of funding service providers in bulk – a move that now gives older Australians control over their home care and how their government funding is spent.

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Previously, home care in Australia has been flawed by a lack of consumer choice, flexibility and control over who supported them at home, what services they could access and when. The industry has slowly but surely been moving from a providerled system to a consumer-driven system and Home Instead Senior Care has been a strong proponent in lobbying for and bringing about this change in policy for over a decade.

These changes are extremely significant in changing the face of ageing in this

You will also receive: • A Care Plan detailing the services you choose to meet your individual needs and preferences.

• A budget, reflecting the cost of your chosen services against your Home Care Package funds.

• Monthly statements showing how your Home Care Package funds have been spent.

• An individual Home Care Agreement.

If you have any further questions or would like to make referral to receive a Home Care Package, call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.

Review WORDS: Jade Mitchell

Somehow, and I’m not sure how, I’ve managed to write this column without mentioning (at least in any detail) one of my all-time favourite love stories.

In fact, I love ‘Anne of Green Gables’ so much, I went out and bought a copy of the book just to cut up and make into bouquets for my wedding (and yes, I did it, I actually cut up a book—but in my defense, I paid full price and I already have a limited edition of my own on my bookshelf).

Part of what I love about ‘Anne of Green Gables’ is Anne herself. She reminds me a lot of, well, me. I really identified with Anne. She’s so stubborn and strongwilled, she loves reading, she has a vivid imagination that gets her through anything and even though she complains a lot she is exceedingly loyal. To put it simply, I adore her.

And of course, there is Gilbert Blythe who you cannot help but fall in love with right from that very first moment when he calls Anne “Carrots”. Once again, Anne’s stubbornness reminds me of myself, and I am forever frustrated at the way she pushes Gilbert away. Yet, the way that Gilbert relentlessly tries to be her friend - despite her crazy ideas and wacky personality - is unendingly endearing.

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While there is a small amount of drama, what I love most about this book/movie duo is that it is so full of uplifting, happy moments - something I think we don’t have enough of in today’s society.

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More than Anne, though, I love the story.

‘Anne of Green Gables’ is sweet and happy and inspiring. It’s about a young orphan girl who is sent to live with a brother and sister on a farm in a small town on Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 1908.

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert make the story almost as much as Anne. Matthew’s soft, gentle natured silence and fear of speaking to woman is as endearing as Marilla’s sternness and reluctant fondness of Anne.

What is your favourite reading list? Let me know! #InReviewWithJade

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Gourdness Gracious WORDS: Shirley Harring

Scone or to scön? No matter how you pronounce it, Lady Florence BjelkePetersen turned this humble pumpkin pastry into an Australian icon.

It’s the time of year when we all get a little bit nostalgic about what it means to be an Aussie. For some, it’s rising before dawn to watch as flag greets sunrise. For others, it is the march, partly in solitude, proud and strong in numbers. Elders talk about ‘our boys’ with reverent fervor, whilst the young - uncertain of how solemnity merges with marching bands - stand on the sidelines and cheer then wander off for a good hot cup o’ Bushells and an ANZAC. For the most part, there’s a CWA table somewhere nearby, offering sustenance to those who have been up since the crack of sparrows. You know the landscape.

Urn, teabags, cling-film-covered paper plates bearing lamingtons, ANZACS, and buttered pumpkin scones.

The English introduced the gourd to Australia in 1788, when pumpkin seeds formed part of the staples traveling with the first fleet. (The English were also responsible for introducing pumpkin to North America, when Pilgrims fleeing England for America via Amsterdam in the 1600s, packed the versatile seed in their stores.)

Lady Flo’s Legendary Pumpkin Scones Makes 12

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup cold mashed pumpkin 2 cups self-raising flour Method Beat together butter, sugar and salt with electric mixer till light and fluffy. Add egg, then pumpkin and stir in the flour. Turn dough onto a floured board, cut into circles and place on a tray on the top shelf of a very hot oven (225-250°C). Cook for 15-20 minutes.

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Back on girt by sea, the colonising English cultivated the squash as cattle fodder. Its original antipodean purpose was to create a continued food source for livestock, not people. The stable Aussie climate though, meant cattle had all year round access to good pasture, and instead, pumpkin crops quickly became popular with young Aboriginal children as part of a plentiful, easy growing food source.

The first reference to pumpkin as Australian domestic food appeared in 1820. It took another century before the ‘pumpkin scone’ appeared in ‘Australian Home Cookery (1922)’. It was during the depression years that this versatile, easy to grow fruit really came into its own in the Aussie kitchen. Pumpkin fritters, pumpkin mornay, pumpkin soup, pumpkin mash, pumpkin jam…

Shirley Harring is a purveyor of rare and heritage meats for the domestic table. She’s infrequently funny, sometimes satirical, occasionally naughty and sporadically serious. Inexplicably drawn to food, she’s the kind of person you won’t want to dine with unless you mind sampling innards, gizzards, or food related obscurities (in which case, she’d love to hear from you). www.handsourced.com.au

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I must say I’ve had a lot of very good publicity. A lot of people said to me, ‘But Florence, do you really like being connected with pumpkin scones?’

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The very first time that I wrote it out I did it on Senate paper and it sold at auction for a thousand dollars. So I thought, well, that’s not too bad.

– Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen

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Craft Easy Easter Bark WORDS: Hannah Forsdike

I have another quick but effective chocolate treat to share with you this month - quick and simple chocolate bark.

If you aren’t familiar, chocolate bark is basically melting chocolate, smoothing it out on a baking tray, freezing it, and breaking it up to look like tree bark.

It’s an easy way to make a bowl of chocolate at a party look a bit more exciting, and a fun way to feel like you’re baking without having to bake at all.

With Easter around the corner, I used my favourite Easter lollies to make Easter themed chocolate bark, however you could theme this treat for any holiday or celebration, or just for fun with all your favourite treats!

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White chocolate Mini eggs and/or Easter lollies Sprinkles Baking tray Baking paper

Line the baking tray with baking paper.

Gently pour your chocolate into the tray and smooth out using a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon.

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Note: I haven’t listed any quantities because it is very flexible depending on how much you want to make. When testing this recipe, I found two standard blocks of chocolate filled up my small baking tray. I chose to use white chocolate because I thought it would look pretty with the Easter colours of the mini eggs and sprinkles.

Have a happy and safe Easter weekend.

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