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13 hello Hello and welcome to our September Father’s Day edition! This month we have had the opportunity to chat to some amazing Dads from North Queensland who are doing some fantastic things in NQ and right across Australia, while also juggling young families right alongside their thriving businesses. We also have a truckload of awesome prizes that Dad would love - you’ve got to be in it to win it so make sure you enter. It’s also the school holidays at the end of this month. We have a huge guide of lots of things to do, stay tuned to our Facebook page and website for extras and last minute additions! So to all the dads out there, I hope you get spoilt rotten and spend lots of quality time with your loved ones. Until next time - have a great month and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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06 #TRENDING 08 DADS DOING NQ PROUD 10 WIN DAD GIFTS 13 LEARNING DIFFICULTIES 17 MAKE TIME FOR PLAY 19 LIFE SKILLS LEARNT ON CAMP 21 BUSINESS 23 TAS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE 25 BUMP & BUB 29 HEALTH 31 WHAT'S ON GUIDE 33 KIDS MINI MAG 36 WIN PRIZES 41 ENTERTAINMENT 43 STEAL THEIR STYLE 45 SCHOOL'S OUT GUIDE 50 HOME 54 EAT INDEX 55 EAT: WHARF ONE 57 TRAVEL: ALLURE HOTEL 59 TRAVEL: HIT THE ROAD 61 LUNCH BOX 62 BIZ INDEX 63 CAIRNS VETERINARY CLINIC 64 SNAPPED 66 READER REWARDS

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Rising Star is the second instalment in a series co-written by former rugby league star Scott Prince and South East Queensland deputy principal, Dave Hartley. Centred around Dylan (Deadly D) and Justice Jones, it follows their actionpacked, rugby league adventures as Deadly D continues to be the NRL’s hottest superstar. The only problem is that Dylan’s secret has fallen into the hands of a nasty newspaper reporter who

can’t wait to tell the world! How will Dylan and Justice stop the curse from being revealed? Chapters are short with illustrations from Hartley holding reader interest. This read is ideal for reluctant readers of both sexes, but will no doubt appeal to sports-mad boys. WIN a pack consisting of the new book Deadly D and Justice Jones: Rising Star and the first book in the series: Deadly D & Justice Jones: Making the Team. TO ENTER VISIT www.pakmag.com.au

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Jai Hobbs Jai Ho bbs is the C EO o f t he Pa l eo Caf é chain an d is ma r r ied t o Marlies. They h a ve a s o n T r o y (3 ) and ba by Zac b o r n j u s t a s we were going to pr in t – s o it wil l b e sure to be a hu ge Fa t her ’s Da y in the Ho bbs h o u s eho l d t his y ea r ! Your Company / Career? Paleo Café started in Cairns in October 2012. The idea about Paleo came from Troy being born dairy intolerant forcing Marlies and I to learn about the effects of food choices and how these impact on health. Through the first few painful months of his life we had no sleep, a child spewing, screaming and generally unhappy, so we learned a lot about the Paleo Lifestyle. When we started Paleo Café I had been running my own finance business since 2007, Hobbs Financial Services. We always started Paleo Café with franchising in mind but never thought it would happen so quickly. In December 2013 I made the decision to sell Hobbs Financial Services to focus on the growth of Paleo Café and allow Marlies more time to spend with Troy. We now have 12 cafes throughout Australia with many more in the pipeline. It has been a wild ride the last 12 months, we have had to make sacrifices which has impacted on our family time and personal lives. It

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is hard at times but we have a clear vision for Paleo Café and are working hard to see that realised. Challenging / Rewarding Aspect? Knowing when to switch off and spend time with family. I am known to have my phone attached to my ear even when kicking a ball or playing with Troy in the backyard, Marlies has posted quite a few photos on social media and it is a running joke amongst everyone at Paleo Café. I can honestly say I love what I do and have a genuine care for our entire Paleo Café team, I want to see them all happy and succeed and love being a part of that. The hardest part is definitely knowing when to switch off. The most rewarding aspect is the knowledge that we are improving the livelihood of our family in more ways than one. Through education on food choices and how that affects health and basic principles in life - if you want something then you have to work hard for it. Fatherhood Advice? A good friend of mine told me: “don’t find yourself wishing their life away.” By that I mean don’t say I can’t wait until they are walking and I can take them fishing etc. Enjoy the now as it disappears before you know it.

Becoming a father was the most exciting and grounding experience I have been through. It put everything into perspective and made me not take myself too seriously. Enjoy every moment and don’t forget to take time for the little things in life because they are what matter the most. I am still working on this!

" One t h i ng I h o p e m y ki d s l e ar n f r o m m e i s t o al w ay s be ho ne s t and t o d r e am bi g . T h e o n ly l i m i t at i o ns w e ha ve ar e t he o ne s w e p u t o n o u rs e l v e s . " Embarrassing Dad Moment? Troy loves a joke, he cracks me up every day with the one liners that come from the mouth of a three year old. He often imitates what I do like mowing the lawn or talking on my phone all the time. He tells everyone that he is busy and talking on the phone like Daddy. Wish for Father’s Day? I'd like to spend time with my family either on our boat at the reef or skiing at the dam. Doing something we all enjoy as a family.

T r en t St i e va n o is G e n e ra l Ma n a g e r o f G ra n d G a z e bo s a n d C u bbi e s a n d i s a l so a n en t er t ai n e r . H e i s m a r r i e d t o B r e e a n d t h e y h a v e t w o so n s, J o r d a n (5) a n d S e a n ( 3) .

tackled the business and music world instead. Challenging / Rewarding Aspect? Challenging - prioritising physical activity (exercise) and also allocating downtime as the mind is always working on the next project. Rewarding - I am able to spend more time with the kids as I can usually set my own timetable and take a day if I really need to.

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Your Company / Career? Grand Gazebos and Cubbies manufacture and build cubbies and gazebos and we ship them all over Australia. We make them all from scratch at our own facility and custom build for many childcare centres and private homes. I am also an entertainer, together with my band mates we provide quality entertainment including live music, kids entertainment and heaps more and do gigs between Cairns and Mackay. As for my career, I actually started by completing a Degree in Environmental Earth Science and supported my University days by playing music. Needless to say I have left Science for later in my life and

Fatherhood Advice? You are their idol and they will look up to you for the early years so make it count. I have to say this advice is so important and I do sometimes forget this.

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away from my family is hard. I have been very mindful if I have work to do at home that this can be done once the boys are in bed so that from the moment I get home until the boys go to sleep I am spending time with them out in the yard playing games or reading books. The most rewarding part to parenting for me is knowing how dependant my kids are on me at their age and no matter how bad a day you have had when get home, or pick them up from daycare, you get the same reaction every time: as if they haven’t seen you for days.

Shane Muspratt is Queensland Development Par tner for Zambrero Australia as well as a well-known professional rugby league player, ha ving played for the Nor th Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels. He is marr ied to Rochana and has two sons Car ter (4) and Ethan (2).

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Embarrassing Dad Moment? Would have had to be when we were getting photos done after the birth of Jordan and we were in the middle of photos when all of a sudden, he started peeing everywhere – it made for some great action shots. One thing you hope your kids learn from you, or don’t learn from you? I hope that they learn to be considerate of others and really see the good in people.

Your Company / Career? Zambrero is quick service Mexican restaurant franchise, that provides fresh, healthy Mexican food. I was first introduced to the product in 2012 by a friend I grew up with who is now my business partner Shaun McCarthy. Through a love of the product and its values, I got involved firstly as a franchise partner and have since been invited to oversee the QLD development.

Fatherhood Advice? Enjoy every moment you can, because they grow up so fast. I don’t think anyone ever understands that until you have kids, as it only feels like yesterday they were born.

Challenging / rewarding aspect? With kids it is always challenging to get that balance. In the interim of this role I was travelling a bit and to be

Your kids learn from you, or don’t learn from you? I hope they learn from me to treat others how you wish to be treated.

Wish for Father’s Day? I don’t really want or expect much on Father’s Day, just a simple kiss and hug from my family.

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Learning Difficulties STORY Carly H a mmers l ey

In times gone by, a child acting out or considered “slow” compared to their peers may ha ve been an issue swept under the carpet and not thought much more about. Today, more is known about the link between health issues and learning or beha vioural problems in children. Every parent wants the best start in life for their child. But sometimes children can display behavioural or learning challenges that can leave even the most dedicated of parents shaking their heads. In many cases these episodes may be put down to rebelliousness or a “stage” every child goes through. Often it is the case that learning and behavioural problems in children can be traced back to issues such as auditory processing disorders, vision problems, food sensitivities, intolerances or even biochemical imbalances.

Certified Integrative Health Coach from ASD Healthy Life Rhonda Muller said it was only now becoming more readily accepted that nutrition can play a role in assisting with many issues including: anxiety disorders, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Irlen Syndrome and Speech Delay. “ASDHL is particularly passionate about this, as our own children have had these challenges too. We focus on healing from the inside out, giving our babies the ability to reach their true potential.” Rhonda said food sensitivities and intolerances can often affect learning, with ASD providing treatment including testing, elimination diets and advice on how to heal the gut naturally. While nutritional issues may be difficult to initially diagnose, once identified it is often the case that small changes can have a very big impact on the

child, behaviour and wellbeing. There are other health problems which can see school-aged children being left behind in the classroom, without obvious cause. Dyslexia is one of the main learning disabilities that is now recognised in the classroom and commonly picked up by teachers. In the same vein, and not as well-known, are auditory processing disorders. Children with a Central Auditory Processing Disorders may have normal peripheral hearing but struggle to process auditory information which can lead to problems interpreting and recognising speech. CAPD can lead to or be associated with difficulties in learning, speech and language (including written language involving reading and spelling). These children also have a higher likelihood of behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. While the cause of learning disorders such as CAPD and Dyslexia (ADHD

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"The pr oc e s s of read ing a n d w r i ti n g imp rove s our ora l langua g e s k i lls as we le a r n n e w voca bula r y a n d sentence s tr uc tur e s from wh a t w e a r e read i n g . "

and ASD) is still unknown, advances in brain research have identified that they are associated with ineffective brainwave rhythms. Too much or too little of a particular brainwave can result in slow processing, hyperactivity and an inability to focus and attend. Inattention is often missed in children with learning disabilities because parents see that their child can focus and attend when playing on the computer or with toys such as Lego. Mind Matters Cairns Psychologist Nia Barnes said it is normal human behavior that things we find interesting will always hold our attention but problems with inattention often surface when focus is required and we are forced to attend to things that might be thought of as difficult or boring. “Some children find it so difficult to stay focused for any length of time that they miss large pieces of information in class. This results in gaps in their learning. Over time these gaps become so big that learning becomes difficult.“ “Neurofeedback is becoming well known for its effectiveness in treating many conditions including learning disorders. It works by training the brain to produce more efficient brainwave rhythms, creating a brain that is more relaxed and focused which is an optimum and required state for learning. Neurofeedback uses the brain's ability for neuroplasticity to address issues at their core." One of the best ways to get a jump start on learning children is to simply read to children from a young age. Melanie von Bertouch from Coastal Kids Speech Pathology said reading and writing are language-based tasks and pre-schoolers with good oral

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language skills usually go on to be good readers. “The process of reading and writing improves our oral language skills as we learn new vocabulary and sentence structures from what we are reading. As many as half of all poor readers have an early history of spokenlanguage disorders, whether this be that they started talking later than usual, were difficult to understand, had difficulty following instructions or used shorter, simpler sentences than their peers.” Melanie said one of the biggest predictors of literacy success in the early years is a skill called phonological awareness - this includes things like rhyme awareness, breaking words into syllables, being able to break a word up into its sounds and being able to move sounds around in words. Melanie said there were a number of ways parents could help to help prevent learning difficulties in pre-schoolers. “Read to your child every day. Use these times to talk about what might happen next, why characters did the things they did, and link it back to things they have experienced. Point out print in their everyday environment, logos, street signs, labels on food packaging. Introduce nursery rhymes, rhyming games, and alliteration. “But most importantly, let your kids see you using written language in a variety of ways - let them help you make a shopping list, follow instructions for putting together a new toy, or follow a recipe, as well as reading for pleasure.” These basic pointers will also allow you to keep an eye on how your

child’s eyesight may be developing, as vision is one of the key senses required for learning in the classroom and plays a major role in reading, spelling and writing. Parents may assume clear eyesight is all that is required for these tasks, when a variety of scanning, focusing and visual coordination skills are required for learning. While vision issues do not cause learning disabilities alone, they can impede normal development and interfere with the learning process so it is important that, should you notice your child having difficulty with their eyesight, they should be thoroughly tested and if necessary, have glasses prescribed to remedy the situation. Some signs of visual problems in school aged children include: • Holding a book very close • Holding their head at an angle when reading or covers one eye • Squinting, poor posture or moving head back and forwards instead of only moving the eyes • Poor attention span or drowsiness after prolonged work • Omitting small words • Re-reading or skipping words or lines unknowingly • Using a marker or finger to keep their place • Headaches after reading • Child fails to visualise (can’t describe what they’ve read about) Most school screenings only test the sharpness or distance of eyesight, so as a result many vision problems that impact on learning have a tendency to go undetected. However, having their eyes checked by an optometrist can provide an easy treatment and enhance the ability of your child to perform to their full potential.

STOR Y Megan C o l a ha n Fitting in play time with your children can be very difficult. Hectic schedules filled with work, school, sports, homework and countless other activities can make finding time to sit and play with your child seem like an overwhelming task. Some parents don’t like playing and they don’t realise that play is an important part of every child’s development. It is through play that children learn social skills and build confidence. Playing helps them to develop their language, communication skills and their imagination. Playing with your child builds your relationship with them and helps them to learn the skills to build relationships with their peers. Playing with your children can also lead to them being more cooperative. Parents often tell me that they find it hard to sit and engage their child in imaginary play. If that is the case, start with some structured games first. Parents who play with children regularly have more fun and feel happier as parents.

Tips to help you play Make time. Don’t wait for time to become available, build in set time to spend with your child and play. Even if it is for only short amounts of time, make sure that you play with your child regularly. Even just 10 minutes will do! When playing with your child don’t feel as though you must be in control. Let your child take the lead and don’t compete with them. Get down to your child’s level and give them your undivided attention. Turn off your phone and the tv.

It doesn’t matter if the play seems silly. Children need to be silly and so do adults sometimes. Try to relax and have fun.

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If you don’t feel like joining in, then sit on the floor and watch. Comment on what they are doing and show an interest. Try to develop your playful side and laugh. Laughter really is the best medicine and it will help both you and your children to relax and feel more positive.

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School camps have been a longstanding tradition in the Catholic schools of the Cairns Diocese, but the value of having school camps is becoming more apparent than ever before. Learning how to pitch a tent, boil a billy, cook their own food or light a fire are some of the skills taught to students at camp, but today’s camps have much more to offer. “Camps teach children an amazing set of life skills,” St Andrew’s Assistant Principal Religious Education Luke Felstead said. “We have spiritual retreats, teambuilding camps, leadership camps and practical camps. And they’re designed to also enhance social emotional skills like problem solving, overcoming fear, being more independent and learning to understand each other.” All camps are different for each school. Some feature trips to various townships like Longreach, some have excursions to historical towns like Chillagoe while others are closer to home on the Tablelands or in the Cairns region. Mount St Bernard College in Herberton offers a different type of camping opportunity for its students. “We go out on expeditions where we take the students out and teach them how to live in the bush, how to live together in that situation,” said Anne Quinn, one of two expedition coordinators at MSB.

“We all take our food with us and we take radios, camping gear, cooking gear, everything. We go away from civilisation and the students know that whatever is in their backpack is what they have to survive. It teaches kids a whole range of hands-on skills.”

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The school has been running these expeditions for the last 10 years. “It definitely shows leadership,” expedition coordinator Peter Nightingale said. “And it’s amazing as a lot of kids will point out different bush tuckers and Indigenous historical sites to us, and it’s great to see them share their knowledge.” Mr Nightingale admits the expeditions are challenging for students. They are a week long in duration and students are away from their families, friends, computers and phones. “It’s amazing to see new friendships form between students who wouldn’t normally get to know each other otherwise,” Mr Nightingale said. “And there’s a significant improvement in teacher / student relationships because when you’ve got to cohabitate 24/7 a week, you develop a unique bond because you all see each other in a different light. “Teachers who do go on expeditions find it also improves their relationships with those students once they get back into the classroom.”

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The event will be preceded by the Future of Tropical Economies Conference, with Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey confirmed as a keynote speaker at the event that will seek to address the economic challenges and opportunities that exist in the tropics. “A large part of Australia exists within the tropical zone and Mr Hockey’s participation in this conference acknowledges the importance of the tropics to the broader national economy,” Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said. “This conference will be Cairns’ key G20-aligned event, held in the days immediately preceding the Finance Minister's and Central Bank Governor's Meeting. “As G20 delegates prepare to assemble in Cairns to consider ambitious measures to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth; so too will leaders from across the tropics who are faced with creating a stable business environment that enables local communities to develop and grow in the tropics. “It will not only be an opportunity to showcase Cairns as an internationalstandard conference destination, but to lead the discussion on the further development of tropical economies in Australia and worldwide.”

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Keeping Kids Safe QAS station. Phone 3854 1829 for an appointment. Kidsafe is expanding its operations throughout North Queensland to ensure our littlest Queenslanders are safely restrained while travelling in cars. Qld Ambulance Service (QAS) and Kidsafe Queensland will work together to ensure a smooth transition of the baby capsule hire service and child car restraint installation service and to expand Kidsafe’s current service into areas where QAS is operating. Kidsafe is an independent, not-forprofit, non-government community organisation dedicated to the prevention of unintentional injury in children from birth to 16 years.

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Etsy Design Awards Entries are now open for the Etsy Design Awards, which celebrate the creative people who make Etsy a destination for great design. The judges for the awards include stylist Mr Jason Grant, the multi-talented Clare Bowditch, Etsy’s Global Creative Director, Julia Hoffman, and Inside Out Magazine Editor, Claire Bradley. The awards are open to all Aussie Etsy sellers with active Etsy shops and finalists being sought in the categories of: New Talent, Home & Living, Art & Illustration; Fashion & Accessories; Business As Unusual and Community’s Choice. Entries are open until 12 September and finalists will have the opportunity to win a trip to Etsy’s headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, and be featured in the December issue of Inside Out Magazine. For more information or to enter www.etsydesignawards.com

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Kathy has three other children who have all attended TAS prior to her youngest. Kathy and husband Tim also have Timothy, currently in year 10 and twin brothers Isaac and James, who are in year three at TAS. Kathy said she had heard wonderful things about TAS prior to enrolling her children and she knew those children loved it. “I really value the importance placed on social and emotional well-being at TAS. Things like getting along, working together and treating each other with respect and kindness, are key. Kids learn best when they are happy and what I can tell you is that my kids are happy to go to school, every single day.” “The smaller class sizes at TAS mean kids can get individual attention, as needed. Our kids are very well supported as individuals in their learning. This has been especially evident to us, as we have twins. They’re like our own little ‘controlled study’.”

TAS Kindergartens combine purpose built facilities with caring professional staff, a quality curriculum and an exceptional environment that delivers an education expected of Cairns’ leading independent school. All Kindergarten students benefit from being located close-by to the prep students, making the transition into prep easier as they are in a familiar environment and have the advantage of being able to utilise many of the prep facilities while still in Kindergarten. TAS Kindergarten offers an introduction to schooling through a five day per fortnight program which blends the freedom required at this tender age with the discipline of structured literacy, numeracy and the ever-important play based education programs, giving TAS students a head start for later schooling. The Kindergarten, located within the grounds of Trinity Anglican School, provides access to the school’s facilities including school halls, art studios, sport facilities, libraries, kitchen, gardens, playgrounds and the opportunity to interact with students and staff in the TAS Jump Start Prep programme. Currently, the TAS Early Learning Centre at White Rock is home to the TAS Kindergarten programme, building on more than 20 years experience in delivering leading Early

Years Learning programmes. In 2015, TAS will open a second Kindergarten at their Kewarra Beach campus, with applications now also being taken for enrolment at the new site. Kathy said the inclusivity of the Kindergarten program was a bonus for their family, with every opportunity for learning being maximised and an emphasis on making learning fun. “It is a wonderful Kindy program. Our little one can’t wait to get there. Kindy is also very much a part of the school community. The Kindy kids participate in school ceremonies, they have big buddies, and best of all in my little one’s eyes, they visit the school library. She loves that she gets to borrow books, just like her big brothers do. Her transition to Prep, and on through the years, will be seamless.”

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Kathy Carruthers experienced the usual excitement and milestone of sending her daughter Lara to Trinity Anglican School (TAS) Kindergarten in 2014. But there was one marked difference that may have set Kathy apart from some of the other mums sending their child to kindy for the first time.

For more information about TAS Kindergarten and to discuss the benefits of a TAS education for your child, contact the TAS Admissions Office on 4026 8111 or email admissions@tas.qld.edu.au

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BUMP &BUB Bonding With Baby STORY Carly Ha mmers l ey No doubt about it, parenting is hard work. But no matter your occupation, it will be the most important kind of work a man can do. A consistent and frequent presence of a father figure in a child’s life has been proven to make a powerful difference in their development and socialisation - and there’s no better place to start than right from the moment they arrive! Early on in a baby’s life, new dads can often feel left out and unsure of their role when baby is born. During those sleepless first few weeks of your baby’s life, it can be hard for new Dads to find a groove. Unlike new mums, they may not have had as much time to realise that pregnancy results in a brand new little person and can spend the first few days in a state not dissimilar to shock! Given some time, Dad and baby will develop their own special bond. Here are our top tips for getting to know your bub from the kick-off: TRAIN FOR THE TEAM The only way to learn how to care for your baby is by doing it. There is no ‘practice run’ or ‘warm up lap’. Get in there and change that dirty nappy, give bath time a go, and do your best to offer comfort during those inevitable times when baby seems to be unsettled. Dads in particular seem to be able to offer a ‘magic touch’ during those rough night time hours when mum desperately needs

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In the early days, breastfeeding can be a marathon for mum and bub and take up a great deal of her time. Try to resist the temptation comment about how the couch may be her new home! You can help out by offering her snacks and drinks (breastfeeding mums particularly need to keep up their water intake). Score yourself even more brownie points by downloading a selection of her favourite TV shows or movies for her to work through.

STEP UP TO THE PLATE Your partner may feel like she's failing as a mum if she's not the one who feeds, changes, dresses and comforts your newborn 24/7. But it's vital that you take over from time to time. It’s important not only for your development as a dad, but also for your baby and for your partner's sanity. So even if she protests, jump in and take on some of those baby-care chores. STAND YOUR GROUND They probably won’t even notice they are doing it, but many new mums tend to undermine their partner's chances of success. Your partner may cut in when you’re hesitantly trying to change that first nappy or your

Once breastfeeding is established, you can give your baby a bottle of expressed milk. It will give you some quality bonding time, and your sleepdeprived partner will probably be eternally grateful for your efforts! SKIN TIME Newborns love having skin-to-skin contact. In fact, “kangaroo care” as it is known has been shown to have a multitude of benefits, especially for ill or premature babies. Mums aren’t alone in being able to provide this comfort, so get that shirt off, strip baby down and spend some time bonding. You’ll be surprised how quickly holding your baby will become second nature to you.

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They like to move it, move it STORY Narelle Muller Keeping kids active is the key to a brighter future, says personal trainer Narelle Muller. It’s easy to look at your child and think, “It’s just puppy fat, they will grow out of it”. It’s equally simple to justify bad dietary habits and lack of exercise with excuses. However, that’s exactly what they are – excuses. The truth is, overweight kids are likely to grow into overweight teens, ending up as overweight adults with chronic health problems. With around a quarter of children either overweight or obese, along with well over half of Australian men (63%) and almost half of women (48%) and rising, it’s time to take responsibility and stop with the excuses. Children need daily physical activity to live healthy lives and figures show most young people get far less than the recommended 60 minutes of exercise daily. Movement helps bodies perform at their best - and who doesn’t want the best for their kids? But it is also proven to reduce many health risks. Building strength, bone density, healthy joints and muscles is all part of maintaining a healthy weight. Exercise is proven to help children in

other ways too. It allows for better sleep and reduces stress levels. By encouraging children to move more, we provide insurance for their health and wellbeing in the future. Entrenching good daily habits means you give your child the gift of a happy healthy lifestyle. AGES 6 -12 It is essential to lay the foundation for exercise habits now. Encourage kids to try sports and activities to see what works for them. Consider team sports, dancing, gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, as well as fun family activities such as bike rides, walks and outdoor adventures. AGES 13-18 Encourage teens to keep up daily physical activity as around the age of 13-15 years they tend to become more sedentary. Exercise will not only help with weight management, it also increases social interaction and self-esteem. Narelle Muller is a journalist/ health writer of more than 20 years’ experience and a personal trainer at Fit & Well. For more information contact 0412 745 519.

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Croup normally starts with typical symptoms of a cold - runny nose, a slight cough and a temperature - then develops into the typical barking cough of croup (it can sound like you have a seal or a dog in the house!). The sound of the cough is caused by air going through their swollen, narrow airways. Unfortunately, croup often comes on late at night which can be very scary for both kids and parents. The cough can be worse if your child is upset or crying, so the first step is to try and comfort and calm them down. YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO SEE A DOCTOR URGENTLY IF: · They are having difficulty breathing or are breathing quickly · They are making a noise like a snore or a squeal when they breathe in or out ·

You can see the skin in between the ribs or at the base of the neck being sucked in and out when breathing (this shows that they are having to use extra muscles to breathe)

· They are suddenly very lethargic, sleepy or restless · There is a bluish tinge to their lips · They have difficulty swallowing or are drooling a lot If you have any doubts or worries, see a GP or go to the hospital. Mild croup can be treated at home with rest, paracetamol and extra fluids. Otherwise, it is usually treated with one or two doses of a steroid. This is very safe and works by reducing the swelling in the airways.

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LEGO MANIA Gordonvale Library 4056 1365 10.30am / Cost / Family "LET'S DREAM" THEMED CRAFT ACTIVITY Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Cost / Family FLORA WEAVING WITH MARCIA BIRD (6 - 12 years) Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids MULTISPORT MADNESS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 1.00pm / Cost / Kids

25 Sept STORYTIME & CRAFT Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Free / Family CONVERSTATION CAFÉ BOOK CHAT & MORNING TEA Smithfield Library 4044 3711 10.30am / Free / Adults COOKING FOR KIDS (8 years and over) City Library 4044 3720 10.30am / Cost / Family COOKING FOR KIDS (8 years and over) City Library 4044 3720 2:30pm / Cost / Family PAINTED LANDSCAPES WITH ADRIENNE SHAW (6 -12 years) Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids POTTERY WORKSHOP WITH RACHEL PLATTE (6 -12 years) Cairns Potters Club 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids

KIDS CLUB: SCAVENGER HUNT Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MULTISPORT MADNESS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 1.00pm / Cost / Kids

26 Sept FRIDAYS UNPLUGGED Mondos www.facebook.com/Mondos. Cairns 5.30pm / Free / Family DELIRIUM Centre of Contemporary Arts www.jute.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adults KIDS CLUB - KNEE BOARDING, WAKEBOARDING Cairns Wake Park info@cableskicairns.com.au 8.30am / Cost / Kids CENTENARY PIN WHEELS CRAFT Babinda Library 4067 1112 10.30am / Cost / Family 3D STILL LIFE WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE (6-12 years) Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids EXHIBITION LAUNCH START COLLECTING ART! Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 6.00pm / Free / Kids KIDS CLUB: ANIMAL MASKS Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Family KICK START Cazalys

www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Free / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MULTISPORT MADNESS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 1.00pm / Cost / Kids

27 Sept DELIRIUM Centre of Contemporary Arts www.jute.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adults

LIVE BAND - SUN BIRD BAND AJ Hackett Cairns www.ajhackett.com 1.00pm / Free / Family NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Salt House 0408 1830 32 8.00am / Family KIDS CLUB: ELEPHANT COLLAGE Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Family

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NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Trinity Beach Tavern 0408 183 032 5.30pm / Free / Family

KIDS CLUB - KNEE BOARDING, WAKEBOARDING Cairns Wake Park info@cableskicairns.com.au 8.30am / Cost / Kids

KIDS BOTANICAL DRAWING ART WORKSHOP (6 - 12 years) Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids

3D PORTRAITS WITH RICKY BERESFORD (6 -12 years) Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids

KIDS CLUB: ANIMAL COLOURING SHEETS Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Family MR SMITH Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Free / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family

28 Sept MUSIC BOTANICA FEATURING KASEY CHAMBERS Flecker Gardens, Cairns Botanic Gardens, Tanks Arts 1300 855 835 2.00pm / Cost / Family

30 Sept DELIRIUM Centre of Contemporary Arts www.jute.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Adults RECYCLE CRAFT (6 years+) Smithfield Library 4044 3711 10.30am / Cost / Family FLOWER CRAFT WITH CARLEY CLARK- RUSHTON (6-12 years) Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family

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Carnival USIC On M Collins Ordinary Kids Doing Extraordinary Things Sep tem ber 10 Wedn es da y 201 4 - 7 .3 0pm Sep tem ber 11 T hu rs da y 201 4 - 1 1 a m & 7 .3 0pm Centre o f Co n t empo ra r y Ar t s C a ir n s CoCA presents Control Alt Delete - a truly unique performance featuring highly skilled young artists aged between 10 and 18, bringing together circus, physical theatre and dance to present an athletic, entertaining and moving piece of contemporary circus with emotion and meaning at the heart of every trick.

dancing, parkour, physical theatre and dance, Control Alt Delete is a thoughtful and highly entertaining display of acrobatics and varied circus skills performed by the world famous young artists of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus.

Control Alt Delete is a major new work featuring 16 young artists that explores the theme of control and how it affects the lives of young people. When do they feel incontrol, out of control or controlled by others? It exposes the fine line between control and chaos.

Adults $29 Children $24 Matinee School Groups $12 per student Evening School Groups $15 per student

Featuring world-class circus skills amalgamated with contemporary performance styles such as break

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Artillery Museum Open The much-anticipated public opening of the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum will be held at 10am on Saturday the 6th September 2014. The museum is located next door to Tjapukai and Skyrail on Kamarunga Road, Caravonica. The museum will be the largest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere and offers visitors the opportunity to see a significant collection of Armoured Vehicles and Artillery that have origins in many countries around the world dating from the 1800’s to the present day with a particular focus on World War II.

The collection also includes unique Australian made exhibits such as the Yeramba Self Propelled Gun and a Sentinel tank; artillery pieces captured by Australian forces in both World War I and World War II; and many exhibits sourced from overseas that cannot be found anywhere else in Australia. Don’t forget to take your discount voucher from this month’s PakMag along for 20% off the admission fee. For more information visit www.ausarmour.com

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The Kids Holiday Club introduces kids aged 6-12 to knee boarding, wakeboarding and skiing. It runs from 8.30am to 10am Mon, Wed and Fri (both weeks).

The Wildlife Habitat Junior Keepers is a four hour school holiday program being held on 23, 24, 30 September & 1 October. The program will incorporate animal feeding, presentation, interaction and projects to assist the keepers in their day to day schedule while providing a fun and interesting environment to children participating. Bookings are essential as the program is limited to 15 children per day.

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COST: $35 per session. CALL: 4038 1304 for more information or check out www.cableskicairns.com.au Bookings are essential.

CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS Multisport Madness for school-aged children is held from 1-3pm every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. They can choose from Indoor Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Beach Volleyball and Dodgeball. COST: $7 per child per session. Tiny Tots at Cairns Indoor Sports is held every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 am until midday. Tiny Tots at Cairns Indoor Sports is aimed at children from the time they can walk until school age and is all about your kids having a blast. COST: $7 per child with tea and coffee and a range of food options available for Mums and Dads. CALL: 4032 2844 for more information.

WILDLIFE HABITAT

COST: $40.00 per child per day (includes lunch and afternoon tea). A group booking discount is available when booking 5+ children. EMAIL: info@wildlifehabitat.com.au or visit www.wildlifehabitat.com.au for more information.

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wear their loom and take them home. DATES: 29 September to 3 October from 10am to 2pm in Centre Court.

CAIRNS CENTRAL KidTastic will return to Cairns Central for the upcoming September/October school holidays with two weeks of character shows. The Adventure Time Show will run daily from 23 to 27 September at 10am, 11am and 1pm. Meet & greet with Jake & Finn from Adventure Time daily at 12pm. The Raa Raa the Noisy Lion Show will run daily between 30 September to 4 October at 10am, 11am & 1pm. Meet & Greet with Raa Raa & Ooo Ooo from Raa Raa the Noisy Lion daily at 12pm.

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Stockland Cairns is holding an Aeroplane Workshop where children can create and experiment with fun flying shapes. The children can follow some easy instructions and make, paint and take home some uniquely designed kit aeroplanes. DATES: 22 to 26 September from 10am to 2pm in Centre Court.

The Gauntlet Games Station will be running daily at Mt Sheridan Plaza in Centre Court from 22 September to 26 September between 10am to 2pm. Kids can register to join fellow gamers who come together to create something fun, new and exciting. Play different games for a chance to win some incredible prizes (including a PS4).

In the second week of the school holidays Stockland Cairns will be hosting a Loom Craze Workshop. Each child will be able to create and

The Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Build It Bricks Workshop will be held daily between 29 September and 3 October in Centre Court. Children can come along and

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CRAFT N SEWING STUDIO The Craft n Sewing Studio offers a variety of school holiday classes at their studio at the Piccones Shopping Village, Edge Hill. This holiday schedule is as follows: • Three Day learn to sew class 24-26 September / 10am to 2pm • “Frozen” Craft - Big Snow Flake 27 September / 10am • Hama Beads 30 September / 10am • Paint a Spring Canvas 30 September / 2pm • Aussie Croc Keyring 1 October / 10am • Shambala Bracelet 1 October / 2pm • Button Doll 2 October / 10am • Shell Jewellery Box 2 October / 2pm • Chalkboard Notice Board 3 October / 10am • Embellish a T-Shirt 3 October / 2pm • Frozen Crafts - Olaf Clay 4 October / 10am CALL: 4053 4421 for more information or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

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NEXUS COMBINED MARTIAL ARTS Nexus are holding School Holiday Day Camps with Soke Brad. Spend a fun filled day learning Martial Arts skills, teamwork tasks, confidence building activities, fitness and fun games. CALL: 4038 3348 or email admin@nexuscombinedma.com.au

CAIRNS LIBRARIES Stratford, Gordonvale, Earlville, City, Babinda, Smithfield and Manunda libraries are all holding fun activities for kids this school holidays! From “Cooking for Kids” and “Sand Art” to “Lego Mania” - Cairns Libraries are sure to keep the kids entertained this school holidays. DATES: Refer to the “Whats-On” Guide in this edition of PakMag for dates/times or visit www.cairns.qld. gov.au/library for more information.

POODLEPIE STUDIO Poodlepie are running a make a “Lips T Shirt Dress” class this school holidays. You'll be feeling very smiley when you make your own T Shirt Dress. The cool cotton front with soft jersey back and sleeves will give you much fun & comfort. Julie at Poodlepie will teach you how to use a sewing machine, cut basic patterns and seam constructions. Best of all - you can wear your dress home. Fabric and associated trims will be available on the day. DATES: Classes are from 10am to 3.30pm and will be held on 23, 24, 30 September and 1 October.

COST: $120. CALL: For more information call Julie on 0458 280 150. Bookings are essential.

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It’s animal month at the Cazalys Kids Club this September. Cazalys are sure to keep the kids entertained this school holidays! From animal craft activities to dressing up as Lucky the Duck to win prizes for only a $2 donation, which goes to The Far North QLD Hospital Fund- Pediatric Unit. TIME: Kids Club activities run from 6pm to 9pm. CALL: For more information phone 4054 1464 or visit www.cazalys.com.au

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY Cairns Regional Gallery will run a school holiday program including special outreach art classes at the Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre and the Cairns Potters Club. DATES: Classes will run from 22 September until 3 October and include a specialised program catering for budding artists aged 2 to 16 years. Bookings are essential. The full holiday activity program can be found at www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au. CALL: 4046 4888 or email programs@cairnsregionalgallery.com. au for more information.

NYBRO LIFE SKILLS Nybro Life Skills are holding 90 minute sessions on skincare, makeup

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application, latin dance, modelling and more.

Central on Centre Stage between 23 September and 27 September.

COST: $15 (includes a drink and snacks). CALL: 4032 4872 for more information.

DATES: Performances will take place on Tuesday 23 (2.30pm only) and Wednesday 24, Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September at 2.30pm and 4.30pm. The show will be held at 5pm, 6.30pm and 8pm on Thursday 25 September.

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CALL: For more information call Deborah Storer on 0407 995 182.

Head along to Go Bowling this school holidays for great deals for the kids starting from $6.50 per game/person. (Be in before 10am). Go Bowling are also offering holiday deals including a free drink and/or free 3rd game after 10am. (T & Cs apply). Go Bowling is open from 9am till late 7 days a week. CALL: 4053 3497 for more information or visit www.gobowling.com.au/cairns

HISTORIC VILLAGE HERBERTON See the Historic Village come alive with working machinery, cars, tractors, bush cooking and activities to run throughout the school holiday period. Open seven days from 9am to 5pm. CALL: 4096 2002 for more information.

SOUL TRAIN YOGA Soul Train Yoga are offering an opportunity for little ones to try a short session of yoga with a qualified kids yoga instructor. DATES: Yoga Sessions are being held on Thursday 25 September from 10am to 10.20am and 10.30am to 10.50am for 3-6 year olds and 11am to 11.45am for 7-12 year olds. Bring a drink and towel – yoga mats are supplied. COSTS: $5 (3-6 years) or $10 (7-12 years). Bookings are essential. CALL: For more information or to make a booking contact Alison on 0407 092 967 or email alison@soultrainyoga.com

BACKSTREET DANCE Backstreet Dance will be performing a free Hip Hop Dance Show at Cairns

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CAKE RESCUE Cake Rescue are offering kids cake decorating workshops commencing on 23 September. COST: All classes are $69.99 per class. Classes are held at the Cake Rescue Shop - 2/164-170 Aumuller Street, Bungalow and children’s items are supplied (including aprons). Classes held for children aged 4-7 years commence at 9.30am and finish at 11.30am. Classes held for children aged 8-14 years commence at 9.30am and finish at 12.30pm. Classes are scheduled as follows: • Lego Block Cake 23rd September / 4-7 years • Frozen Themed Cake 24th September / 8-14 years • Ladybird Cake 26th September / 4-7 years • Angry Bird Cupcakes 29th September / 8-14 years • Princess Cake 1st October / 4-7 years • Hamburger with the lot Cake 3rd October / 8-14 years CALL: Contact Sue on 4031 4864.

Program 1, TechnoTastic, runs from 23 September to 26 September from 9am to 3pm daily. A Blackout Glitch sees special guest designer Hayley Gillespie work with students to design their set as they theatrically navigate through the internet challenges set before them. Program 2, The Lego Play, runs from 30 September to 3 October from 9am to 3pm. Duplo Uprising has students working together to save the Universe along with Emmet and Lord Business along with special guest Circus Ringmaster Amelia Pegrum. CALL: For more info visit www.theyoungcompany.com.au or phone 40414066 or email info@theyoungcompany.com.au

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Vacation Care available at PCYC McNamara St, Cairns West State School and Whitfield. CALL: For more information 4053 1532

SMITHFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE Kids get to create their own loom bracelet at Smithfield Shopping Centre’s Loom Band Activity Workshop this school holidays. Join in the fun with the hottest craze around! DATES: This free workshop will be held from daily from 22 September to 26 September - 10am to 1pm daily. The workshop will be held near Donut King. EMAIL: For more information visit www.smithfieldcentre.com.au

BRAD HOPE FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS Brad Hope is running his “Hip Hop Do” Taekwondo style hip hop dance classes this school holidays on 22 September and 29 September from 11am to 12.30pm.

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Brad’s Kidz Jitz (Jiu Jitsu) classes will also be available on 24 September and 1 October from 11am to 12.30pm.

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You can create a modern, versatile, welcoming space that will grow as they do without spending the earth. A great place to start is by picking a colour scheme. Black and white is a classic, on trend combination and the brilliance of it is that other colours can be incorporated to add pops of colour or as a feature. Often, something simple like black and white can be more effective than drowning the room from floor to ceiling in a favourite colour (which, when prompted will no doubt be spiderman red, Octonaut

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For adult and kid fun! Ha ving a meal with kids where they are still free to be kids can be a tough find. Add in a wish to eat healthy with sustainable, locally - sourced produce and somewhere that caters to food allergies and one could be forgiven for thinking we’ve upped the bar to near impossible. Well, not anymore! Located at the Figtree Playground, which is directly opposite the Casino on the waterfront and just up from the Cruise Ship terminal is one of Cairns’ newest cafés. Introducing Wharf One on Trinity Inlet.Run by Caroline and Will who are both parents, this café has been well thought out and is a mecca for families! As it is located on Trinity Inlet- the views are spectacular and my boys absolutely loved watching the boats going past. The kids menu for breakfast was sensational and from $3 it is so affordable - when you get the bill you will think they have missed an item. The children’s menu includes boiled egg and soldiers, toast with spreads,

organic baked beans jaffle, ham and cheese toasties, or a fruit platter with organic yoghurt. They also have babycino’s for just 50 cents and milkshakes and banana smoothies which can be made lactose free. Once the kids decided what they wanted to eat, which was the Ham and Cheese Toastie and Baked Beans Toastie and a chocolate milkshake - they were off to play! The café is waterfront with clear unobstructed views so parents with toddlers will still need to be mindful, as in most places. It’s a fantastic spot to bring scooters, however the kids will gravitate to the Figtree playground - an amazingly designed playground that seems to strike a chord with kids of all ages (and adults too!) This gorgeous playground provides a natural setting which partners perfectly with the café. For adults the breakfast menu is sensational. With items from $4$14 you will find some great options like Wood Fired toast with spreads, Eggs Benedict with Ham, Tropical Fruit Plate with honey crusted nuts, lime and yoghurt, and lots more. I had the Smashed Avocado with

Misty Mountain Quark and lime on ciabatta bread and added an egg and Plantin Rosti. Trent had Poached eggs with local cane cured salmon. We were very happy with our choices and as a family that normally doesn’t dine out much due to being very fussy on the quality of food we eat and our youngest son Sean being lactose intolerant, we usually eat at home. But now that there is an affordable place with quality food using local produce, and the fact that I can take Sean for a milkshake - that is going to change! Wharf One also has a great lunch menu and caters for functions on or off premises. They are hoping to get a liquor license soon and will start doing dinners. Their coffee is amazing and is Madella Coffee from Mourilyan. Trent consumed three of them and even got another for the road! All in all, I can highly recommend Wharf One for breakfast, lunch or a morning or afternoon catch up with friends. We really enjoyed the food and location and can’t wait to go back.

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STORY Bree Ja mes Allure Hotel and Apar tments is t h e l a t e s t a d d i t i o n t o T o w n s v i l l e’s accommodation market. As soon as I walked through reception, the crisp new smell made me sigh in anticipation of relaxation as I knew we were in a place of quality. As soon as we parked downstairs, the kids excitedly jumped in the elevator with what seemed like half of our house with scooters, toys, and food to feed half of the complex- but it was super easy to unpack the car and put it straight into the lift. And because there are only 2-3 apartments per floor, you literally hop straight out of the very quiet elevator to your room. The kids ran through each room and we were all excited to be in such a huge apartment with a beautiful view. We unpacked everything into the cupboards and drawers and instantly felt like we could live in the apartment forever! The Apartments and Studio Rooms at Allure offer some of the best outlooks in Townsville with all apartments enjoying panoramic views of Magnetic Island and the Townsville Marina. We spent much of our time sitting here enjoying the view. Our guestroom was a three bedroom, contemporary in style and very spacious. The kitchen had lots of mod-cons including stainless steel appliances, a full size fridge and dishwasher, oven, cooktop & microwave. Tea and coffee are supplied but make a trip to the supermarket to stock up on all the supplies you need to cook in the well equipped kitchens. If you don’t feel like cooking, there are many restaurants including the family

friendly Crown On Palmer downstairs and many takeaway options are all in walking distance. There is also a full laundry with washing machine and dryer in your room but you will only need to wash your clothes, as the apartments are serviced daily which is rare in this style of accommodation. The lounge and dining areas are very spacious and comfortable with a six seat dining table, and two couches. There is complimentary high speed Wi-Fi internet, flat screen TV's, and air-conditioning to make you feel right at home and comfortable. Most days we spent the morning having breakfast on the balcony, before a quick stop at the gym and pool. Then a day out exploring the city before sunset drinks back on our balcony. Allure is located only minutes from Townsville Airport, the Aquarium and Museum are in view from your room, and the Strand is only five minutes’ drive away. Your room is just steps from fine dining, bars and shopping on the ever popular Palmer Street. All in all we had a great week at Allure and can highly recommend it for a trip for the family, a couples weekend away, or solo business traveller.

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STORY Kylie St o k es Nothing beats a road tr ip and explor ing at your own pace gives you freedom to enjoy your tra vel at leisure uncover ing hidden gems along the way however it does pay to do a bit of planning in advance, par ticularly when travelling with kids. After deciding where you want to go you will need to decide whether you want to hire a car or a motorhome and there are pros and cons for both options. Hiring a motorhome means that you’re travelling with your accommodation and have more flexibility about where you stay however it can be difficult navigating traffic in large cities with these. If driving a car and staying in hotels is more your style then, depending on which destination you choose, you may want to do a little more planning particularly in peak season as accommodation can be limited in smaller towns and villages over these times so you need to be prepared to keep driving if you can’t find somewhere to stay. GREAT DRIVES There’s a great drive destination to suit every family, from the beautiful coastal scenery of our very own Great Ocean Road, to the iconic Route 66 which combines vibrant cities, and the nostalgia of a bygone America. Choose a destination that has plenty of regular and interesting stops and get the kids involved by giving them maps so they can track your journey and mark off where they’ve been. A travel journal or scrapbook is also a great way of keeping children interested along the way - they can draw and write about where they’ve been and collect stickers or post cards.

THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD - explore one of the most beautiful and breathtaking drives in the world along the Great Ocean Road, before heading inland to experience the scenic Grampians and historic Ballarat.

ROUTE 66 – the ultimate American driving adventure. Whether it be the history of the Wild West and pioneering days or simply the intrigue of driving where many thousands of explorers have been before you, this legendary road trip will captivate you.

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EUROPE – there is a fantastic network of holiday parks throughout Europe including France, Spain and Italy, with accommodation ranging from cabins to tents (permanent tents with kitchen facilities). This is a fantastic option as they are designed with families in mind with onsite restaurants, pool complexes and many have Kids Clubs available which is extremely hard to find at standard hotels in these regions.

Top Tips 1_ It is essential to book early, particularly for school holiday periods, your Travel Agent will know the best time of year to book for each destination.

NEW ZEALAND – one of the best countries you can visit for a selfdrive holiday. The roads are easy to navigate with stunning scenery, extremely welcoming locals and plenty of attractions to interest kids.

2_ International driving permits are not compulsory for every country however they are recommended for most so it’s worthwhile getting this before you leave. 3_ Make sure that the vehicle you are hiring has a concealed storage compartment or boot. Leaving luggage and personal effects visible may attract thieves and if items are left unattended this way you may not be covered by travel insurance if they are stolen. 4_ Check that your travel insurance covers car rental excess.

HAWAII – from beautiful scenic drives and beaches to visiting volcanos and waterfalls, Hawaii has it all. Ohau

5_ One way fees can be expensive in some countries so it is important to check this before starting to plan your itinerary as it may be better to pick up and drop off at the same place.

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