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ISSUE 34

magazine of choice for local families

Kids

School’s

MINI MAG

Out!

Inside

Kids activities for the School Holidays

Event

LET HIM Do It!

Guide

Complete Guide of September events

Parenting Equally

Cover photo courtesy of Little Details Photography

Delaying Adoption

Journey

Prep

Any benefits?

One local family’s story

win Event Cinema’s Ticket Bonanza

Go to page 40 for details

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welcome

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I took my hubby along with me to the Tropical North Day Spa recently so read all about it on page 35. And, since the school holidays are just around the corner, check out our school holiday guide to save yourself from pulling your hair out when you hear “I’m Bored!”

Our next Pakclub is at I4FUN so I hope to see you there. Til then enjoy this edition, and make sure you tell everyone you read it in PakMag!

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Hi everyone and welcome to our super September Edition.

Wow, time really does fly when you’re having fun. May I just say that our PakClub event at KingPin last month was FANTASTIC so thank you to KingPin and thanks to everyone who came along.

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parents 02 What’s New 04 The Path to Adoption 07 A Strong Local Voice 09 Catholic Education 11

Reading Foundations

13 Women & Finance 15

PakHealth

16 Nutrition 19

PakFood

Editor: Elaine Seager Publication & Sales Manager: Natalie Griffiths NQ Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers Phone: 4053 3331 Fax: 4053 3350 Sales Phone: 0407 831 962

23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 32 Baby News: Minimalist Approach

things to win

21 What’s On

24 WIN Movie Tickets to Turbo

23 Mini Mag

26 WIN a Neptune’s Challenge book

31 Delaying Prep

33 WIN a CD Prize Pack

32 BABY: Minimalist Approach

40 WIN a Double Movie Pass

35 BEAUTY: Couples Retreat 36 HOME: Creating a Study Nook

Publisher: Bree James

kids

39 Let Him Do It!

cover

40 Event Cinemas Movie Bonanza 43 TRAVEL: South Pacific 44 Biz Directory 46 Out & About

Models: Jamie Pollard and Oliver Hynes-Pollard Photography: Thanks to Little Details Photography

48 Mummy Laughs with HotFM

Email: info@pakmag.com.au Postal: PO Box 761, Hyde Park QLD 4812

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inBRIEF CAT Show

PAKClub 14 September (2pm-4pm) i4Fun, duckworth st, garbutt

Our next PakClub event will be held at I4FUN and since it is Talk Like a Pirate month, if you want to win extra

September what’s new

Bye Possum Magic 9 & 10 September Townsville Civic Theatre

prizes, make sure you come along in your ‘aye aye me hearties’ pirate outfits. Every person attending gets

Possum Magic the Musical, based on the book by

three free tokens to use – there will be café facilities, a

Mem Fox, is coming to Townsville this month as part

jumping castle, laser tag and arcade games.

of a Final Farewell tour celebrating 30 years! Featuring

CAMP Quality 15 September

larger than life size puppets this story has been stylishly

Swisse Colour Run

embellished into a rollicking Aussie musical, complete with lamingtons, Pavlovas and vegemite sandwiches.

Dates: 9 Sept (6.00pm), 10 Sept (9.30am). Tickets

This years convoy event will incorporate a free

available through TicketShop.

Family Fun Day. The Townsville Convoy has always been really successful in raising funds for Camp Quality’s programs to help children and their

Mini Golf Makeover

families living with cancer. Last year there were over 170 trucks and 110 bikes making it the biggest charity convoy in NQ.

Townsville Mini Golf has been refreshed and rejuvenated and is now open every day: Monday to

Father Adventures

Thursday (10am-5pm), Friday (10am-9pm), Saturday (9am-9pm) and Sundays (9am-5pm). In addition to the hot food at the kiosk as well as all the usual cold drinks,

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snacks, ice creams etc. The licensed bar is open from

Mary MacKillop Centre

mini golf and jumping castle they are now also offering

6 October Strand Park Next month the Strand and Strand Park will be a burst of colour as it plays host to the Swisse Color Run. Inspired by the Hindu Holi Festival, this event is about being active, having fun and connecting with others. It is great fun and guaranteed to have everyone smiling as runners are showered in brightly coloured powders. For more information and to register go to www.theswissecolorrun.com.au

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10am. The venue is available for birthday parties and other functions. Call 4771 3999 for more information.

Parenting Workshops 1, 8 & 15 September

Fathering Adventures are running their next five Australian National Cats Inc. (ANCATS) is holding their 13th Townsville Tropical Cat Show this

night Father/Son Adventure later this month in the

month. Entries are invited for the Junior Handlers Competition. There are three age groups and

Mission Beach/Tully area. It is aimed at boys aged 13

entrants are required to give a brief talk about their cat, cat care in general and then demonstrate

years plus and their Dads (there is no maximum age

some handling skills. If they don’t already have a family cat in the show they will be able to

limit). Cost: $1250 per person. For more information

‘borrow’ a well-behaved cat under supervision. It is open to the public with family tickets costing

contact Darren Lewis on 0431 839 035 or go to

$10. For more information call 0429 069 488 or 0400 892 553.

www.fatheringadventures.com.au

Northreach baptist church

family Event

Northreach Baptist Church in Kirwan, is running a “Proactive Parenting” series this month. A variety of

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speakers will be talking about how fathers can deepen their relationship with their children, how to respond when children turn away, and parenting with grace and truth. The talks are part of their Sunday morning

The Apex National Children’s Day is being held on 8

services on 1, 8 and 15 September. Services are held

September (10am-3pm) at Lou Lister Park, Boundary St.

at 8.30am and 10.15am (both services are the same).

The $6 entry fee will include train rides, jumping castles,

Entry to all services is free and a children’s program is

face painting, merry-go-round, food, drinks, fairy floss, a craft

run during each service.

corner and lots more! Apex is a not-for-profit organisation that directs proceeds back into the local community.

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Family

Issues

After trying several unsuccessful rounds of

As a result we are able to adopt from very few

IVF Ross and Peta decided that they couldn’t

countries and the wait times have slipped out to

go through with it again. “It was crushing,

ten years or more. Adoption within Australia is

but we firmly believed we were meant to be

just as hard.”

parents.” After deciding to take a break from the emotional and physical agony of IVF, Ross

Story thanks to Louise Costanzo

and Peta fell pregnant naturally and in 2001 Chelsea Ruth was born. “We thought at that stage the fertility problem was solved but again when we tried to have another child we were unsuccessful. At that point our hearts

orphanage and there he was, being held by one

introducing another culture into our family.”

of the staff waiting for us. We loved him already,

and completed the copious amount of paperwork required for the approval to adopt. A lengthy process ensued and the Pettigrews were finally allocated a three-month old baby from Taiwan. “We waited four months for permission to travel and finally Ross, Chelsea and I flew to Taipei to meet our precious boy and expand our family.” The Pettigrews completed the adoption process and in 2006 were allocated their son, Joseph Roy Sheng-En. The greatest challenges Ross and Peta faced with the adoption process was the lack of control. “When other couples decide to have a child, they have control, when you are infertile; nothing is in your own control. As each step of the process was ticked off by us, we were

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love spending time with families like ours.”

felt passionately about. We loved the idea of

Ross and Peta researched adoption extensively

While most couples can choose when and how to have their children, potential parents struggling with infertility have little control. Ross and Peta Pettigrew share their insightful and uplifting story about their path to adoption.

community – it is a wonderful big family and we

immediately. “We walked up the stairs at the

that catapulted them into the official process.

Pettigrew Family

“We have become a part of the wider adoption

a child into our family was something we both

attended an adoption education conference

By Louise Costanzo

of adoption as a means of creating a family.

Ross and Peta felt connected with Joseph

the overseas adoption process the Pettigrews

Adoption

they are quick to reflect on the positive aspects

turned to adoption, the thought of adopting

After submitting an expression of interest for

t h e pat h t o

Although Ross and Peta faced many challenges

even when he was just a hope in our hearts.

Adoption takes much longer than conception so we had a long time to make plans and dream and imagine our child. When we first received his photo we knew that he was and always had been ours. When we finally saw, touched, smelt, heard him, everything fell into place.” Although it took Joseph a little longer to feel the same way towards the Pettigrews, Peta remembers the day that they knew he loved them. “His grandmother was holding him about three weeks after we arrived home. He looked over her shoulder and saw me. I will never forget the smile that beamed from his face when he saw his Mummy.”

Joseph has asked about his birth family and Ross and Peta have been completely open and honest. “He has asked if adoption is good, our answer was that we were very thankful for adoption because without it our family wouldn’t be a whole family.

eager for the next step to begin but that was

Ross and Peta are keen to encourage other

out of our control and the government do

families considering adoption to not delay the

not understand the urgency felt by parents in

process. “Don’t wait! It can take a long time – you

waiting.” Government regulations and policies

need to be able to get through a long process

can hinder the adoption process and is one of

without stopping your life. Focus on each other

the challenges families face when adopting,

while looking forward. And most importantly –

particularly families seeking intercountry

join a support group. People who have done it

adoption. “There are so many children needing

before you are the most valuable resource that

forever homes. Our government will not

you can have on your journey. They give you

undertake to make new agreements with

hope that your forever family is achievable.”

countries looking for families to take children.

Adoption Tips • Get started: the adoption process can be quite lengthy so don’t delay getting started • Get supported: join a support group. Other families who have been through the process can be a valuable resource.

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Federal

Election Story thanks to Elaine Seager

A Strong Local Voice

Ewen Jones, LNP Federal Member for Herbert, is hoping to be re-elected in the forthcoming election. We caught up with him to find out a bit more about the man behind the politics.

[1] What has been your proudest achievement

[3] What did you want to be when you grew

of tough decisions to be made in politics but I’ve

since the last election? I can’t separate it

up? I actually wanted to be a teacher but I ended

always thought that you’ve just got to be honest

from these three things that everyone said

up taking a summer job in a bank and stayed 12

about it, and front up to the people when you

would never get done – Blakey’s Crossing, a PET

years.

get something wrong.

Scanner, and the Magnetic Island Walkway.

[4] What is your vision for Townsville? To be

[7] What makes you laugh out loud?

[2] What made you go into politics? The

at the forefront of the Coalition’s plan to Develop

Everything, but especially my own jokes! I laugh

question I asked myself was “can I make a

Northern Australia including our links to the Asia-

often and loudly.

difference?” I saw so many professional politicians

Pacific and Papua New Guinea.

coming through who don’t know what it’s like to run a business, to have the rush of making your budget or face the reality of not making it.

I thought we needed people in parliament who

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[5] Where is your favourite place to hang out in Townsville? In this kind of job, the answer is always home.

have broader experience and I also wanted to

[6] What reputation/values would you like to

make sure that we had proper representation of

be known for? As someone who delivers what

Townsville.

they said before they were elected. There’s a lot

[8] What can’t you live without? I really can’t live without my wife and kids.

[9] What’s your favourite chocolate? The one that my wife doesn’t know I’m eating, or the one that my kids didn’t think I’d find! I like them all.

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Get Set for Year 7 Local Catholic schools are planning for the introduction of Year 7 to Secondary in 2015 In 2015, Year 7 will become part of the secondary setting in all school sectors throughout Queensland.

The move will be a significant change for both Catholic primary and secondary schools.

However, we believe it is the right decision if Queensland is to maintain a world-class education system.

Since the introduction of Prep, students will be an average of six months older when they reach Year 7 and we believe ready for the challenges of the specialist teaching programs the secondary school setting provides.

Importantly, the move will more closely align our school structures with both the delivery of

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the new Australian curriculum that is now being implemented, and with the other states.

Over the next three years Catholic education will work with principals and school communities along with the State government to ensure this major reform is successfully delivered with the interests of students, teachers, staff and their families paramount.

Enrolling in Year 7 and 8 in 2015 In 2015, we will have two new groups of students enrolled in secondary.

If your child is in Year 5 or 6 in 2013, they will be due to start Year 7 or 8 as part of secondary in 2015. Enrolments for both Year 7 and 8 (for 2015)

will be processed from Term 2, 2014.

Children who attend a Catholic primary school are guaranteed a place at a systemic Catholic secondary college*, provided applications are received by the set due date.

Children who are in Year 5 or 6 in 2013 at a Prep-12 college will follow regular continuing enrolment processes.

Enrolment information is available on the Townsville Catholic Education website: www.tsv.catholic.edu.au *Ignatius Park College and St Patrick’s College are not systemic Catholic schools. Please consult directly with the college for enrolment information and processes.

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By Amanda Cranston

Delaying Prep While some parents choose to delay prep for a year, research suggests there are no long-term advantages in holding children back a year before starting school.

In Queensland, children are expected to begin

and have been successfully dealing with it for a

full-time prep when they are five years old and

very long time.

although attendance is not compulsory it is

evidence to suggest holding children back a year

to warrant a child spending the extra time at

before starting school will benefit them in the

home or repeating kindergarten, and in these

long run. Any academic differences there may

So just why is it that some parents feel their

cases parents need to discuss this with the school

be in early primary have been shown to even

children aren’t ready to start school and keep their

principal, kindergarten teacher and relevant

out by about third grade. There are also no social

kids home for an extra year? Some of the reasons

specialists such as the family doctor, paediatrician,

advantages or increased peer acceptance.

cited include concerns that their kids aren’t

speech pathologist or any other appropriate

socially or emotionally ready, may not be mature

specialist who will support the decision.

30th of June in the year they commence prep.

enough or may be a little slow in their physical development. Some parents also worry if their child can’t sit still or concentrate for any length of time or if they are still not able to go to the toilet independently. However whilst it is true that there seems to be a big difference in development and

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It has been well documented that there is no Of course, sometimes there are legitimate reasons

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older end of the school year compared to their younger peers, schools and teachers expect this

During the first six years of a child’s life the brain is developing rapidly and it has been suggested

However there are some parents who believe that

that this brain maturation speeds up when the

delaying prep for a year will give their child an

child has frequent interaction with older siblings

edge or an advantage by being one of the oldest

or more mature classmates. So sending a child

in the class rather than the youngest but there is

to school seems to benefit them as they are

no research to support this idea. Being the oldest

surrounded by positive stimulation and may reach

in the class does not automatically mean your

milestones faster. However, every child is different

child will be one of the smartest or have a sporting

and if you have concerns follow you mother’s

advantage.

instincts and seek the advice of specialists. www.pakmag.com.au

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Women Finance

The latest tips in the world of finance

SUPER Changes

by Fiona Thorogood

News money

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Many mums are choosing to become selfemployed after starting a family, which means they no longer have the benefit of employer paid super contributions.

Hardly a year goes by without our system of retirement saving being fine-tuned. This year, assuming there are no changes again following the election, one of the key initiatives announced is that from 1 July 2013, super funds will start to offer a new type of super account called MySuper. This replaces ‘default’ accounts – those super funds chosen by employers when an employee doesn’t nominate a fund of their own.

You would think that when it comes to something as important as our long-term savings, which is what superannuation is, most people would take an active interest in where their money goes. In fact, that’s often not the case. About 80% of workers let their employer make that decision, so a vast amount of money ends up in default funds.

employer must pay more into your super each year, with compulsory contributions progressively rising from the present 9% of your base wage or salary up to 12% over the following seven years. It’s a reform that recognises many of us will need a lot more to live on in retirement than our current rate of super contributions will provide.

The whole point of MySuper is to provide a simple, low cost super fund for those workers who don’t nominate their preferred fund. It’s worth clarifying that MySuper is not a new type of superannuation scheme.

Instead, it is an option that will be offered by most existing super fund managers and it may be marketed under a variety of names.

No doubt the latest round of super changes won’t be the last. The key thing is that super is your money for the future, and taking an active interest in where – and how – it is invested will pay dividends in retirement.

Another notable change that has also taken effect from the beginning of July is that your

Gail Glasby is a Financial Planner from ipac north queensland and can be contacted on 4772 2200 for more information, or visit www.ipac.com.au/northqueensland

These articles contain general financial advice only and do not take into consideration your personal circumstances.

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Before acquiring a product, suitability should be determined after reading the relevant product disclosure statement.

According to research by Australian Super Funds Association, a quarter of self-employed Australians have no superannuation.

While some self-employed people plan on selling their business to fund retirement this is not a foolproof strategy since the business may be hard to sell or not worth as much as you think, especially without your involvement. So don’t neglect your super - start building a separate pool of retirement savings.

TAX Refunds Sensible ways to spend a tax refund: [1] Pay off credit card debt or loans [2] Make an extra repayment on your mortgage [3] Contribute to your super [4] Put it in a high interest savings account [5] Consider investing www.pakmag.com.au

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Health pak

news

Eczema Awareness FNQ LIFESTYLE Risks Cancer Council Queensland has recently voiced concern over lifestyle habits in Far North Queensland, with fears locals are fast increasing their risk of preventable cancers.

According to Queensland Health’s Self-

Research estimates one-third of cancers

Reported Health Status 2012, Far North

are due to lifestyle factors including

Queenslanders consumed riskier levels

smoking, sun exposure, poor diet, alcohol

of alcohol, smoked more and were more

consumption, lack of exercise or being

likely to be sunburnt when compared with

overweight.

the state average. Almost 18% of the FNQ population smoke daily, 21% consume risky levels of alcohol on at least one single occasion each week and almost 60% of the population is an unhealthy weight.

It may be sad but true but Curtin da University in WA recently conducte study that showed that switching kids the to 'active' electronic games, such as ren’s child Xbox Kinect, actually boosts activity levels just as much as banning

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computer games altogether.

Eczema is a common skin condition that has tripled in Australia during the past three decades, with up to 30% of children and 10% adults being affected. It can be debilitating and a constant source of irritation, pain and, in some cases, embarrassment.

A range of resources, plus links to programs and services in the local area, are available at www.cancerqld.org.au or the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.

Let's Get Physical ls of Given the rapidly increasing leve on exposure children have to games s, computers, tablets and smartphone kids for it seems the best strategy es health is to replace sedentary gam with active ones.

2-8 September

A recent study found that ‘ultra-cleanliness’ contributed to the likelihood of a child developing allergies and skin conditions such as eczema. After surveying more than 11,000 children it was found that children of parents with the highest standards of cleanliness are up to three times more likely to develop allergies and skin problems such as eczema.

The study found that children with eczema were most likely to be the cleanest and the most washed.

Experts believe that higher levels of hygiene are contributing to the rise in allergies and asthma because the immune system ‘fails to wake up’ and that early exposure to germs gives children protection against developing allergic conditions.

Australian Dermatologist, Dr. Ann-Maree Kurzydlo says “The bottom line is that hygiene is important to prevent disease and illness, but too much disinfection may actually have a negative effect for some kids. Obviously genetic factors are still the main culprit when it comes down to the root cause of eczema and allergies but over-bathing, including the use of anti-bacterial soaps and regular use of hand sanitisers, may be doing more harm than good.” www.pakmag.com.au

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Nutrition pak

Product news

Capsicums

Interesting Ingredients How many times have you heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover”? This is something you may apply to people but the same idea could apply to food. The blurb of a book is usually the deciding factor to buy or not, so why not treat the ingredient list of a food product as a blurb and see whether it will deliver the healthy goods!

By Rebecca McKenna Many foods are packaged to draw the eye, with bright colours and pictures of our favourite stars or athletes to sell more products. However, even if a food has a package that looks good the food may not necessarily be a healthy option.

So how do we interpret the ingredient list? Firstly, all products that have been manufactured and then sold in Australia must contain an ingredient list. The ingredient list is in order of the main ingredient first to the smallest ingredient last. If a sugar or fat are one of the top three ingredients, it is probably not a healthy food. Sometimes there are things in the ingredient list that we are not sure of and some of the things that often catch us out are when different names are used for things such as sugar and fat.

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Other names for sugar = sucrose, fructose, dextrose, glucose, lactose, brown sugar, cane sugar, caramel, golden syrup, molasses and honey

What a versatile veg the capsicum is! It can be eaten in a delicious crunchy salad, or cooked up in a yummy

Other names for fat = oil, lard, shortening, milk solids, ghee, copha, cream, butter, cocoa butter

Mexican feast. Capsicum comes in a variety of colours, which also means a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Capsicum is a fantastic source of Vitamin C, naturally

The ingredient list is also where you will find if any additives are contained in the food, which is a good guide for parents of children with allergies or behavioural issues.

For a complete list of food additives visit the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand website (FSANZ).

low in fats and sugars and dependent on the colour

Remember some of the healthiest food like vegetables and fruit do not need an ingredient list!

Rebecca McKenna is an Accredited Practising

can be a good source of Vitamin A (red and yellow varieties). Why not include capsicum as a cut up snack, a topping on homemade pizza or hollow them out and stuff with veggies and rice!

Dietitian at Health Management. You can connect with Health Management and ask Rebecca questions on Facebook.

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pakfood

with TROY WILLIAMS

THE GOOD GUYS

pakmag TEAM Favourite Homemade pizzas

By Trent Stievano (PakMag Technical Guru) BASE: 3 & 2/3 cups of plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 sachet yeast (or 20grams) 1 cup of tepid water 2 tbsp of olive oil

Trent's Fave

“I love making my own pizza, it's so easy that even the kids can help and once you've done it once you'll never go back to takeaways.”

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TEAM recipe

TOPPINGS: Tomato Paste, Tomato Sauce or BBQ Sauce Choose from any of your favourite toppings – I used the following: Mozarella cheese, mushrooms, capsicum, cooked chicken, anchovies and fetta

Mix all the base ingredients in a bowl except for the olive oil and then knead. Cover with glad wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Pre-heat oven to 180oC. Once dough is ready, add olive oil knead briefly. Cut dough into 3 portions.

Roll out each portion on a lightly floured bench. Using a spoon spread the sauce to cover the base. Next, add a little cheese. Then evenly spread out the remaining ingredients on base. Top with a little more cheese and fetta. Place in oven for 20-25 minutes. Cut into 8 triangles and serve. Yum!

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green = kids

blue = adults

Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

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yourGUIDE

September 2013 entertainment & events

• Mini Golf & Jumping Castle fun • Childrens, Teens & Adults Party Packages • Special Group Booking Packages available • Kiosk offering hot food, cold drinks & snacks • Venue licensed for your enjoyment

Kings Road, West End (opp Showgrounds) PHONE: 4771 3999 OPEN: 7 DAYS

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DATE

VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

1/9/13 1/9/13 1/9/13 1/9/13 1/9/13 1/9/13 2/9/13 2/9/13 3/9/13 3/9/13

National Northreach Baptist Church Yoga Health Currajong Plantation Park Ayr Bocce Club House Ayr Willows Shopping Centre Carpark Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Aitkenvale Library The Catherdral School Townsville Toy Library

Father's Day Proactive Parenting - Fathering Adventures Family Yoga Class Plantation Park Markets Social Bocce Games Willows Markets Learn to Crochet Group Baby Rhyme Time Tour on Tuesday Toy Library

3/9/13 3/9/13 4/9/13 4/9/13 4/9/13 5/9/13 5/9/13 5/9/13 6/9/13 6/9/13 6/9/13 6/9/13 7/9/13 7/9/13 7/9/13 7/9/13 7/9/13 8/9/13 8/9/13 8/9/13 9/9/13

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre City Libraries Flinders St Aitkenvale Library Your Space Thuringowa City Library Thuringowa Library Townsville Toy Library Perc Tucker Regional Council Aitkenvale Library Aitkenvale Library Magnetic Island Victoria Bridge Coutts Commercial Tavern Ayr The Comfort Stop Home Hill Townsville Cowboys Stadium Burdekin Water Festival

Playgroup Storytime Messy Play Thuringowa Art Storytime Toy Library Brides : Donna Beningfield Baby Rhyme Time Indigenous Storytime Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival 2013 - Opening Food & Wine Festival Pure Acoustic Blonde Home Hill Comfort Stop Markets Nth QLD Cowboys playing West Tigers Parade and Mardi Gras Home Show & Caravan & Camping Expo Family Fun Night - Daniel Morcombe Foundation Proactive Parenting - When a child turns away Willows Markets Family Fun Day - Apex National Children's Day Possum Magic

Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre

Strand Park on the Promenade Northreach Baptist Church Willows Shopping Centre Carpark Lou Lister Park Townsville Civic Theatre

TIME 8.30am 3.00pm 8.00am 9.00am 7.30am 1.00pm 10.00am 10.00am 9.30am 9.30am 10.00am 9.00am 2.00pm 10.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 9.00am 8.00pm 8.30am 7.30pm 9.00am 5.00pm 8.30am 7.30am 10.00am 6.00pm

FOR MORE INFO sarahthomas@northreach.org.au

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Aitkenvale Library Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Townsville Civic Theatre CityLibraries Flinders St Townsville Civic Theatre Burdekin Theatre Aitkenvale Library Thuringowa Library St Matthews Church Hall

Baby Rhyme Time Playgroup Possum Magic Storytime Start of 64th Townsville Eisteddfod Possum Magic Messy Play in the Park Storytime Pregnancy Yoga Classes

9.30am 10.00am 5.30pm

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Baby Rhyme Time The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Storytime PakClub: Jumping castle, laser tag, arcade games The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Family Fun Day Open Day (inc. Market Day) Giru show Toy Library

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The Venue Townsville Aitkenvale Library Museum of Tropical Queensland The Comfort Stop Home Hill Bohle Barn Bohle Strand Park North Ward Home Hill Santa Barbara Parade Bowen Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Museum of Tropical Queensland Home Hill Centenary Willows Shopping Centre Carpark Picnic Bay SLSC, The Strand La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre Museum of Tropical Queensland Aitkenvale Library Choi Kwang Do, Kirwan Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Re-Cre8Tiv

Start of Surf n Ink Tattoo Festival Multicultural Storytime School Holiday Activities Home Hill Comfort Stop Markets Bohle Barn Markets Townsville Triathion Festival Home Hill Show Bowen Family Fishing Classic & Wet Weekend Family Fun Day School Holiday Activities Movie Under the Stars Willows Markets Yoga on the Strand celebrating International Peace Day School Holiday Workshops for 3-6 years olds & 7-12 year olds School Holiday Activities Baby Rhyme Time Try a free lesson in the school holidays Art Escape School Holiday Program

24/9/13 24/9/13 24//9/13 24/9/13 24/9/13 24/9/13 24/9/13

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Museum of Tropical Queensland Choi Kwang Do, Kirwan Choi Kwang Do, Kirwan Perc Tucker Regional Gallery La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre Re-Cre8Tiv

Playgroup School Holiday Activities Try a free lesson in the school holidays Try a free lesson in the school holidays Art Escape School Holiday Program School Holiday Workshops for 3-6 years olds & 7-12 year olds

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The Magic of Steam Trains School Holiday Activities Storytime Messy Play in the Park Try a free lesson in the school holidays Art Escape School Holiday Program School Holiday Workshops for 3-6 years olds & 7-12 year olds

9.00am 12.00pm 9.30am 10.00am 10.00am 3.30pm 10.00am 9.00am

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Museum of Tropical Queensland Museum of Tropical Queensland St Matthews Church Hall Choi Kwang Do, Kirwan Choi Kwang Do, Kirwan Perc Tucker Regional Gallery La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre Re-Cre8Tiv Magnetic Island Rowes Bay Golf Club Museum of Tropical Queensland Borello Park Lucinda Choi Kwang Do, Kirwan Perc Tucker Regional Gallery La Luna @ Riverway Arts Centre Re-Cre8Tiv

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Pinnacles Gallery Reid Park Museum of Tropical Queensland 17 Fleming St, Aitkenvale Magnetic Island, Horseshoe Bay Willows Shopping Centre Carpark Tennis Townsville Museum of Tropical Queensland Museum of Tropical Queensland 17 Fleming St, Aitkenvale CSIRO Double Helix Club Target Forecourt, Castletown Pinnacles Gallery

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Talk: A Matter Of Gauge School Holiday Activities Pregnancy Yoga Classes Try a free lesson in the school holidays Try a free lesson in the school holidays Art Escape School Holiday Program School Holiday Workshops for 3-6 years olds & 7-12 year olds

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12.00pm 9.30am 5.30pm 9.35am 3.30pm 10.00am 9.00am 9.00am

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Movies Under the Stars - Family Night Daniel Morcombe Charity Golf day School Holiday Activities Start of Hinchingbrook Family Fishing Classic Try a free lesson in the school holidays Art Escape School Holiday Program School Holiday Workshops for 3-6 years olds & 7-12 year olds

9:00am 9.30am 12.00pm 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am

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Kids Recycled Art Program - 3 classes for 5-12 year olds (9am, 11am, 1pm)

Townsville Artist Market CMC Rocks Nth Qld 2013 Starring Alan Jackson School Holiday Activities Kids Come & Try Capoeira session Mega Markets & Sand Sculpture Competition Willows Markets NQ Junior Championships School Holiday Activities School Holiday Activities Come & Try Capoeira (aged 15+) NXT Robotics (10-15 year olds) David Hamilton Puppets Art Escape School Holiday Program

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STRAND NIGHT MARKETS 5-9pm 1st Fri of the month (May-Dec) at Strand Park WILLOWS MARKETS 7.30-11.30am every Sun at Willows Shopping Centre BALGAL BEACH MARKET 3.30pm-7pm 1st Sat of the month Fisherman’s Landing Café MOUNT VIEW PLAZA MARKETS 8am-2pm every Saturday

Activities for the School Holidays

programmes & Classes [1] Cultural Centre Townsville

[4] Re-Cre8Tiv

Ninety-minute workshops for children aged 4+.

Kids Eco-Art Workshops

• 24 Sep (10.30am) - Palm frond weaving

There will be three sessions a day (23-27 Sep)

• 25 Sep (10.30am) - Aboriginal dance

for 5-12 year olds plus a new class for teens at

• 26 Sep (10.30am) - Boomerang painting • 1 Oct (10.30am) - Boomerang throwing

SUNDAY MARKETS – CASTLE HILL PCYC THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS 8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND) 9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at Horseshoe Bay Foreshore CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS 7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sun every month CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS 8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month on Mosman Street

INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park AYR MARKETS 8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month at Plantation Park FARMERS MARKET 6am-12.00 noon 2nd & 4th Sat of the month at North Shore Town Centre SATURDAY NIGHT MARKETS Every Saturday from 2-9pm at 87 Ingham Road, West End (opposite Showgrounds) 1st market kicks off on the 10th November

• Perc Tucker Regional Gallery – 23-27 Sept

Cost: $14. Bookings essential. Call 4772 7679.

(10am). Led by a local artist. Cost: $15. Call 4727 9011 to book.

[2] Paul Sadler Swimland

• Pinnacles (Riverway Arts Centre) – 30 Sep to

The learn to swim intensive program (afternoons

4 Oct (10am). Cost: $15. Call 4773 8871.

your child’s swimming skills. Cost: $68. Call

[6] La Luna

4779 4647 to book or email Townsville@

La Luna are running lots of awesome workshops

paulsadlerswimland.com

again at the Riverway Arts Centre.

[3] CSIRO Double Helix • 30 Sep (10am & 12.30pm) - NXT Robotics Learn how to program a robot (10-15 years) • 1 Oct (10am & 12.30pm) - Crystal Creations Learn about crystals (5-10 years) • 4 Oct (10am & 12.30pm) - Grossology Learn about all things gooey, slimy and smelly (8-15 years) Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

• 26 Sep (11am-12.30pm) - Tumbling & Trampolining, Polaroid Photo Story, Create with Music, Skipping • 27 Sep (9am-10.30am) - Bendy Stained Glass Windows, Juggling, Street Dance, Stunts & Blunders • 27 Sep (11am-12.30pm) - Rhythm & Rhymes,

• 3 Oct (10.30am) - Palm frond weaving

For more information call 4725 7887. www.pakmag.com.au

information or email recre8tiv@bigpond.com

[5] Gallery Workshops

Bookings essential. Go to www.trybooking.com.

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3.30pm. Call Sandra on 0414 647 709 for more

• 2 Oct (10.30am) - Creation storytelling

30 Sept-4 Oct) is a great opportunity to enhance

Regular Markets COTTERS MARKETS 8.30am-1pm every Sun at Flinders Mall

School’s Out

• 24 Sep (9-10.30am) - Slacklining, Hip-Hop • 24 Sept (11am-12.30pm) - Shuffle & Shake, Robots & Aliens, Costumes & Characters, Slacklining • 25 Sep (9.00-10.30am) - Stick Sculptures, Poi Making & Twirling, Circus Circuit, Where’s Your Clown?

• 25 Sep (11am-12.30pm) - All Things Silly, Circus Circuit, Zombie Bones, Poi Making & Twirling • 26 Sep (9am-10.30am) - Drama & Music Play, Tape Art, Skipping, Tumbling & Trampolining

Joking Around, Creepy Silhouettes, Juggling For more info or to book call 4773 6377 or go to www.lalunanq.com

[7] Spoon Lickers Australia’s Got Talent finalist Chooka Paker will be performing in concert supported by local Children’s Entertainment & Production program ‘Spoon Lickers & Drumbumba’. Dates: 1 Oct (11am & 6.30pm) and 2 Oct (11am). Venue: Old Courthouse Theatre. Cost: $15

OTHER Ideas • MTQ – Railway themed arts and crafts every day of the holidays from 10am-2pm. Go to www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au • Kingpin Bowling – All-Action school holiday passes allow 3 games of bowling, laser skirmish or an arcade game card.

Cost: $24. For more info call 13 2695 or visit www.kingpinbowling.com.au • Magnetic Island – 50% discount on the 7.05am ferry. Contact Sealink on 4726 0800. www.pakmag.com.au 29

BY FIONA McCARTHY

Reading Foundations We’re constantly told to start reading to our kids right from birth but why is it so important?

The building blocks for learning to read and write

• Story time is a special time

group are those including rhyme, rhythm, songs

are developed well before a child even begins

Story time is a great way to pass on your culture

and repetition. Young children also love books

school. In fact, children who commence school

and traditions. Share books, stories, songs

that they can physically interact with by lifting

unfamiliar with books and reading are more likely

and nursery rhymes in your own language

flaps and feeling different textures.

to struggle to learn to read and write when they

and culture.

get to school. As they progress through school, these children are also unlikely to catch up to their peers. It becomes a vicious circle - they are more likely to dislike reading, they read less, and then they fall further behind.

The ‘Let’s Read’ program is an early literacy program that aims to encourage parents and caregivers to share words, rhymes, songs, stories and books with their children aged 0-5 years. The campaign is based on research from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne and has eight key messages for parents: • Share rhymes, songs & stories with your child every day while sharing books is best, early literacy development is fostered through sharing words and symbols, songs and nursery rhymes, as well as oral stories.

• Words are everywhere Look for words and involve children in letters and sounds in the world around them e.g. street signs, grocery packaging, etc.

• Read, play & learn with books Make reading fun by including it as part of an everyday routine.

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Reading with your young children is a wonderful

• Bond with books

bonding experience but you’re also laying the

One of the primary benefits of reading with

foundations for success at school.

your child is the bond experienced with your child during this special time.

The Let’s Read program is delivered in Townsville through a partnership between The

• Build a love of books

Smith Family and Townsville City Council. For

Reading aloud with children, using humour and

more info go to www.letsread.com.au or email

expression, making silly sounds, using different

fiona.mccarthy@thesmithfamily.com.au

voices, pointing out interesting words and having fun helps children develop a lifetime love of books.

become better readers for life

Tips for reading with 0-5 year olds

Evidence shows that the best way to achieve

• Point to words as you read

• Sharing books from birth helps kids

better language and literacy outcomes is for children to share books, stories, songs and nursery rhymes with the important people in their lives.

• Sharing stories from birth gives children a great start to life. The years from

• Point to pictures and say what you see • Ask questions and talk about the things you see • Let your child turn the pages • Go to the library and let your child

birth to five are critical for building the

choose books to borrow

emergent literacy skills that precede learning

• Be persistent even if your child

to read and write.

seems disinterested

When you’re looking for books to read to 0-5 year

• Have fun!

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Townsville based on-line baby and children’s boutique Elle J has recently become the exclusive Australian stockist of Pomona Jeans and shorts. cloth nappies, traditional cloth and disposable nappies and because of the adjustable design each pair will cover anywhere up to 3-4 normal children’s clothing sizes. Summer shorts with the same unique design will also become available later in the year. Pomona Jeans come in four sizes starting from 3-9 months through to 2/3 years. Rrp $39.95. They can be purchased

Australia’s first-ever national guidelines on antenatal care have recently been released. representative on the committee, said the

with uncomplicated first pregnancies

guidelines offered a reliable, evidence-

need only visit their doctor or midwife

based approach and would ensure all

ten times throughout their pregnancy

health professionals were "working off

and seven times for uncomplicated

the same page".

subsequent pregnancies. They also suggest that repeated weighing during pregnancy can also be scaled back and is only appropriate when it is likely to influence clinical management.

Dr. Elizabeth Boyd, the RACGP's

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Pixie Rugs are a range of beautifully designed and practical picnic rugs that are perfect for families. They come in an extra-large size, have waterproof backing with a lightly padded centre and comfortable cotton canvas top.

Zealand College of Obstetricians and

Each Pixie Rug comes in its own black mesh shoulder

Gynaecologists, said they were happy

carry bag that can be fit over the handle of a stroller for

with "90%" of the recommendations

convenience. They are also machine washable using a cold

but questioned the move towards fewer

gentle/delicate cycle. For more info or to buy online go to

antenatal visits.

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New Australian business Dinosnores have just won three awards at the prestigious Creative Child Magazine Awards for their guided meditation CD’s for children.

Dinosnores' sleepy stories and ‘snoozy soundscapes’ are created by experts in child language development. Each hour long CD takes them on an imaginative journey full of sleepy little creatures

When your baby’s front teeth have erupted, lift your baby’s top lip regularly and have a good look to check for early tooth decay. White lines or spots along the gumlines of the front teeth can be the beginning

using guided relaxation techniques to help with nighttime settling. For more information go to www.dinosnores.com

of a cavity and brown spots that don’t brush away usually mean more advanced decay. So give your baby’s teeth a good start. Lift the lip regularly and see your dentist if you have any concerns.

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Beauty edition

SEPT 2013

escape the day and revive your senses

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Pay for one treatment and get your partner’s treatment half price

R e tr e at Story thanks to Natalie Griffiths While dads may be expecting socks and fishing gear for Father’s Day, why not think outside the box and treat him to some pampering at the Tropical North Day Spa so you can enjoy it too!

At tropical north day spa we offer more than service we offer an experience. Our professional, friendly and fully qualified spa therapists will take you on a journey that will relax the mind, relieve muscle tension, rehydrate the skin and replenish the soul.

Choose from our extensive list of spa treatments and treatment packages that are suitable for both men and women. spa menu, price list & gift vouchers available at tnds.com.au *Promotion will run Mon-Sat, September 2013. Not to be used with any other gift voucher or promotion. Please mention discount upon booking, as we have limited promotional appointments available. Full payment of treatment due upon booking to secure discount.

For more info call 4779 7648 or visit www.tnds.com.au

Our actual honeymoon may be long gone but since we vowed to cherish each other

and a bit more talking our 25 minutes were suddenly up!

for better or worse I see it as my obligation to spoil my hubby every now and again (and vice versa of course)! One problem - my

After the sauna, therapist Danielle collected us and we made our way into the twin

husband is a real ‘bloke’ so how was he going to react when I told him we were going to the Tropical North Day Spa for a 60-minute facial…together!

Since it is Fathers Day ‘month’ this month I

indulging in regular pamper treatments too!

What was I thinking?

always a challenge but thanks to day care and afterschool care, we managed to sneak off for

Our last treatment was a 65-minute Eminence Facial. It began with a citrus exfoliating wash

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praying that my hubby didn’t enjoy it too much because we can’t afford for him to start

thought it only fair that I take him along with me. Finding the time with four children is

two hours of sanity. The lovely staff at Tropical North Day Spa greeted us warmly and led us into their Infrared Detox Cabin where we

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treatment room. Once on our beds Danielle introduced the second therapist, Catherine.

Laying face down, the therapists began our 30-minute massage. OMG, heaven! I was just

were quiet but then we both started laughing

(twice) followed by a Lime Refresh Tonique and a Pear and Poppy Seed Microderm Polisher. It was amazing and I tried very hard not to fall asleep but it was made harder as a Lime Stimulating Masque was applied and

we were given a scalp massage followed by a wonderful hand massage. Even after all this there were still four treatments left – a Strawberry Rhubarb Masque, Couperose-C Serum, Wild Plum Eye Cream and, last but not least, a Sour Cherry Whip Moisturiser.

Unbelievable!

After our treatments were finished we were led into a little tea room to relax with water and tea. So, what was hubby’s response after two hours of pampering? ”We could get this done like…once a month!” Not surprisingly my worse fears were realised but we did have a wonderfully relaxing time and it was fantastic being able to share it together away from the chaos of family life!

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room, family room or bedroom, as long as there is room to set up a desk and chair. A central location is a good choice if kids are going to be using the internet but make sure the study space isn’t in full view of the television. A bamboo room divider, curtain, bookshelves or a large pot plant can

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Lighting – Make sure your desk is well lit so if your study nook is not under a ceiling light or next to a window you may need to invest in a good desk or reading lamp.

Furniture – Obviously you will need a desk and a chair, but a bookshelf is also a good investment to store books, folders, homework, pen holders and other smaller supplies.

You can also use storage baskets on the bookshelves to keep homework supplies. A pin board, white board or blackboard is also useful for recording important dates and deadlines.

Homework Supplies – There are lots of stationery goodies that make homework fun and efficient so make sure you have a good supply of essentials like pencils, a rubber, sharpener, ruler, stapler, hole-punch, paper clips, glue sticks, sticky tape, calculator, blank notepads and

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[4] Plan weekly family time and turn off the technology to bond as a family. Focus on positive communication during these times with the children.

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PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS is the new action-adventure about a group of seemingly ordinary teenagers - who are bestowed with magical powers by their Greek God parents. Led by Percy Jackson, the halfhuman son of Poseidon, the teen demi-gods must race against time and sail across the deadly Sea of Monsters, battling mythical creatures to retrieve the Golden Fleece -- the only item with the power to save their world.

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life three summers ago, Lenny (Adam Sandler) decides to relocate back to his hometown so his kids can grow up around his childhood friends and their kids. This time around, the grown-ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on the last day of school.

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One Direction: This Is Us is a captivating and intimate look at life on the road for the global music

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comedy from the makers of Madagascar will have audiences around the world unexpectedly rooting for a super-charged snail to use his incredible powers to win the ultimate race against his idols so that he can prove once and for all that no dream is too big and no dreamer is too small.

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Travel SEPTember 2013

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SouthPacific paradise

By Jodie Payne (Travel Managers) Choosing a holiday destination to suit the whole family can be a challenge, especially if your children are quite young. The South Pacific is always a fantastic choice for families because the flights are fairly short, there are many great hotels with kids clubs and importantly, it’s safe. Here’s a rundown of the different islands: Fiji Warm water, wonderful people and an abundance of family friendly resorts and it’s only 3½ hours from Brisbane. Some of the best family resorts with kids clubs include The Outrigger and The Shangri-La which are located on the Coral Coast, about an hour’s drive from the airport. Slightly further up the coast are The Warwick and Naviti. All of these hotels have meal plans you can pre purchase (including drinks) so you can budget more easily. If you are looking for an island resort then head to Castaway Island, Plantation Island or Malolo.

Vanuatu Vanuatu is a great option for families who want adventure mixed with lazing on the beach. Vanuatu is made up of a series of islands. The island of Santo is surrounded by crystal clear water, superb coral reefs and shipwrecks so it’s ideal if your family loves snorkelling and diving. If a beach holiday is more your style, then check out the Warwick Le Legon Resort and Spa or Iririki Island Resort on the edge of the Erakor Lagoon.

Kids clubs are available at both properties.

Samoa

Top Tips [1] Look out for stay/pay deals at hotels during the low

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If you’ve already been to Fiji or Vanuatu and you want to experience more authentic Polynesian culture then maybe its time to try Samoa. It’s a little further to fly there (approx. five hours from Sydney or Brisbane) but once you’re there you can explore jungle trails, inland waterfalls and rugged mountains.

Accommodation-wise, Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Beach Resort and Spa is perfect choice for families since it has a great free kids club and is located on a white sandy beach.

Fiji. Four days of nanny service (8 hrs a day) for a super cheap price.

[3] Ask for a car seat for your transfer service from the airport to the hotel.

[4] Portacots and high chairs etc can all be pre-arranged for you at the hotels.

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By Tianna Graham

Laughs mummy

Eva is now eight months old and she is really on the move. She is trying her hardest to crawl and we’ve been enjoying watching her get up on her hands and knees and rock because she hasn’t quite figured out how to move them yet.

Instead she has mastered the ‘worm’ whereby she

is quite a high ensemble. She does this nearly

her safety net and fall almost a meter on to the

gets up on her hands and knees, pushes forward

every day. I place pillows all around her so she

carpet. I scooped her up and cried with her. She

and then collapses in a heap. She can move all

doesn’t roll off but on this particular day they

stopped after about a minute, but I kept going! It

the way from the lounge room into the poolroom

didn’t help. I left her to sleep and went out to the

wasn’t until she smiled at me that I finally settled

with that manoeuvre. She is also an absolute

lounge to watch some TV... then I fell asleep. Next

down. I checked her all over and luckily she didn’t

master at rolling as I learnt to dismay this month.

thing I know she is screaming her head off!

hurt herself...phew!

I have always heard parents talk about the time

I don’t even remember getting off the couch. It

So the lesson I’ve learnt this month... the old

their child has rolled off the couch, or the change

was like I materialised in the bedroom to find

Aussie saying, “She’ll be right” definitely doesn’t

table and even been dropped. Up until recently

my little girl face down on the floor hysterical.

apply to parenting!

I hadn’t done that at all so I was thinking I would

My heart skipped a beat, and I felt like the worst

never have that story to tell. I was so wrong. Eva

mother in the world. She had managed to roll

went down for a nap one day on our bed, which

over the mountain of pillows I thought were

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