pakmag JUN 2013
Cairns
EzEine FMRaga
ISSUE 72
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pakmag Turns
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Kids
MINI MAG Inside
School's Out! Activity Guide for the School Holidays
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Supercar DADDY Mark Winterbottom on why he looks forward to the Townsville V8's
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Hello and welcome to our very special 6th birthday edition. They say that "it takes a village to raise a child" and this is also true about growing a business. PakMag has certainly been a "village" effort so I want to thank all of my team, our advertisers and all the other people who've made a contribution to making PakMag the wonderful publication it is today.
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24 Family Nutrition
09 Real Lives: V8 Supercars 10 Sea Change
kids 31 Mount Sheridan Plaza MiniMag
babies
13 Irlen Syndrome 15
Let's Party
16 Anxiety 19
MacDonnells Law
21 Women & Finance
41 Baby News: Saving Smiles
things to win
23 PakHealth 27
PakFood
05 WIN a kids book pack 05 WIN a DVD pack
29 What’s On
09 WIN a family pass to the V8's
31 Mount Sheridan Plaza Mini Mag
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39 Tackling Teens / Modern Parenting
32 WIN Movie tickets
41 PakBaby
33 Four $20 vouchers to WIN
44 Happy Birthday
43 WIN a Recipe Book
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June
This month we will be holding our huge Teddy Bears Picnic to celebrate our birthday and also to raise money for our local children’s ward. This cause has always been close to my heart but especially so after spending several days there recently with Sean. I'm so grateful for the support they gave us and really want to raise as much money as we can for all the other families who may have to use this service. Everyone is welcome so come along and join us for a bit of fun and a slice of birthday cake.
Bree
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inBRIEF Teddy Bear's Picnic
UKULELE Festival 4-7 July
June
what’s
New
READY Steady Go!
Cairns will become a mecca for ukulele fans again next month as they head here for Australia’s largest, most comprehensive and renowned celebration of the ukulele. The festival runs for over a week and comprises a range of events, such as a ukulele building course, a charity uke art exhibition and concerts by ukulele royalty from around the globe.
NEXUS Recognised
Open Day 23 June (9am-11am) Australia’s largest multi-sport and exercise program for preschoolers has just arrived in Cairns and its set to get the regions tots moving. Developed in 2004 with classes held all over Australia, Ready Steady Go Kids is a fun, high quality, physio designed sport and exercise program for two-and-a-half to six year olds. According to
Despicable Me 2
Cairns franchise owner Brenda Messervy “The program gives young children an introduction to a number of different sports in a fun, inclusive and safe environment."
Get ready for the release of Despicable Me 2 this month.
Classes will start in the first week of Term 3. To find out more pop along to their Open Day at the PCYC on 23 June or call 1300 766 892 or for details visit their website at www.readysteadygokids.com.au
Smithfield martial arts school Nexus Combined Martial Arts has just received international accreditation in recognition of owner and master Brad Seymour’s unique style.
Cairns Showgrounds 30 JUNE (9am-12noon)
The first movie was a worldwide blockbuster becoming the tenth biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history. Expect more minion madness
NEW ZOOM Pass
Brad says “Recognition of the style will enable students of Nexus Combined Martial Arts to
Get your teddies ready for our biggest event of the year. We will be raising money for the Cairns
as Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking
Base Children’s Ward as part of SeaFM’s Give Me 5 For Kids campaign. Entry is $2 per person and
team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring
there will be heaps of rides thanks to Wonderfair Amusements, lots of stalls and entertainment,
the return of super-villain Gru (Steve Carell) and his
the teddy parades and lots of prizes up for grabs. Don’t forget to be sunsmart and bring a picnic
adorable girls with a host of new and outrageously
blanket. We are looking for volunteers to help out and there is also still time to book a stall, so if
funny characters. See our interview with Gru in the
you’d like to be involved please email Anthea on promotions@pakmag.com.au
Mini Mag on page 34.
compete in International standard competition, and participate in training sessions with other Association members from all over the world.” This unique style of Martial Art has been developed by Brad Seymour after years of training in various styles of Martial Arts and includes elements of Karate, Taekwondo, Kick boxing, Judo, Jiu Jitsu and Boxing, resulting in a very effective self defence. For more information go to www.nexuscombinedma.com.au
PLan b Café If you live in the southern suburbs and want to do something more local with your kids
Regulars at Cairns Zoom will be happy about the new ZOOm Membership that has been introduced in addition to their locals discounts.
these holidays, check out the new craft workshops taking place at Plan B Café in Edmonton.
It entitles you to all the ZOOM activities for a year
Led by PakMag’s very own expert on all things arty, crafty & party, Amanda Cranston, they are
for $15 per visit as well as various other specials. For
designed for kids aged 6-12 years. Call Plan B Café on 4045 6307 to book.
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The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids Book Review
[1] Go Bowling [2] Cairns Recreation Centre [3] Cairns Indoor Sports [4] Geckos [5] Paradise Palms [6] Barron Valley Gymnastics [7] Sugarworld
Chant & Rhyme by Peter Viska
[8] Aussie Farm Entertainment [9] Brothers
Peter Viska’s understanding of children has
irreverence and good time cheekiness.
rewarded him with a lifetime of publishing
Titled In Your Eye Meat Pie!, Hang Loose
and TV success. His Far Out, Brussel Sprout!
Mother Goose!, Stay Cool April Fool! and
series has been printed over 40 times by
Take A Stroll Sausage Roll!, these four
three publishers in Australia and have
books are packed with colourful chants
sold in excess of a million copies. Now
and rhymes and matching outrageous
Peter is releasing a brand new series of
illustrations. A fun read for children of all
four children’s picture books through
ages. Available from all good book stores at
Alicat Publishing that are packed with fun,
$7.95 each or online at www.alicat.com.au
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go to our website and tell us the name of one of Peter Viska’s new books.
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To celebrate the DVD launch of Miffy the Movie and Tad the Lost Explorer, Transmission Films and PakMag are giving away a DVD pack to some lucky readers.
For your chance to win a copy of Miffy the Movie and Tad, the Lost Explorer simply go to our website and tell us why you love Miffy?
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Show &Tell
My Business
Got something to share or shout about? Email us at elaine@pakmag.com.au
Math Seeds
Hurrah! Following on from the success of ABC Reading Eggs, ABC Mathseeds has just launched. It is a new online mathematics program for children aged three to six years that teaches the core maths and problem solving skills needed to be successful at school. Developed by educational experts, each lesson is carefully structured to build mathematical skills over a broad range of number, shape and measurement topics. And as children progress at their own level, parents can conveniently track their progress via a simple dashboard. Get started with a FREE three-week trial. For more info visit www.abcshop.com.au/mathseeds
DID YOU know?
Teigan Stonham’s first ever job was at Balloons Etc and now she owns the business. As a Certified Balloon Artist she knows how to add colour and excitement to any party. I have loved Balloons Etc since the store
year to keep up with new concepts and
opened up just around the corner from
stock ranges and Balloons Etc is the only
where I grew up. I used to tell the owner
store in Cairns that has passed full industry
“when I grow up, I’m going to work here
accreditation. I take balloons very seriously!
one day.” Sure enough, as soon as I was old enough to work, I was offered a weekend job. After several years I worked my way
Apparently today’s preteens are turning into crime scene experts thanks to watching crime shows on TV. The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) wanted to find out how much science children really take in when watching these shows and the results are impressive. Of the 10-12 year olds who were surveyed: 89% percent knew about DNA, 60% knew about genes and 97% knew humans had DNA. Dr. Donovan said “These kids are learning quite a bit – some have knowledge I’d be happy to see in Year 11 and 12 students.”
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up to managing the store and then when the business eventually went up for sale I was offered the opportunity to buy it first. I immediately accepted and now I am so lucky to own a business I absolutely love. When I was little I was scared of balloons but now I am a Certified Balloon Artist and barely flinch when a balloon pops. I attend industry training once or twice a
I love the variety of occasions we cater for and every balloon bouquet is different. Every single person celebrates something every year so we’re always making someone’s day extra special whether it’s the birth of a baby, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, ‘welcome homes’, ‘get well soons’, marriage proposals etc. For more information pop into see Balloons Etc at 506a Mulgrave Road (opposite Stockland).
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Real
Lives Story thanks to Elaine Seager
V8 Supercars 5-7 July 2013
As a V8 Supercar driver Mark ‘Frosty’ Winterbottom may not be your average dad but when we caught up with him he was playing ‘Daddy Day Care’ looking after his two young sons
N
ot surprisingly Mark Winterbottom
accommodation) is so close to the city, there’s
loves his job. He gets paid to do his
always a good turnout with a great atmosphere
hobby and as he says “it’s always a fun
and, because of the way the stands are set up, he
day at the office when your office is a car that travels at 300kms an hour.”
is what sets Townsville apart. According to Mark,
of seven, firstly motorbikes after winning a little
Townsville do a “great job” of making the event
Peewee 50 in a supermarket competition, and
so family oriented and this is what really makes
then for several years in Go-Karting. He admits
the Sucrogen 400 so unique and enjoyable for his
that racing is addictive and that when he was
family. For the past two years the Disney–Pixar
younger it required a big commitment from his
CARS Truck Tour has been a major drawcard
family both in terms of time and money.
and this year there will be even more fun for the
with two boys aged two and four months. This is one of the reasons why he particularly looks forward to the annual trip to Townsville for the Sucrogen 400 in July, because it’s uniquely family
tickets to: Townsville Sucrogen 400
town. This new attraction includes four worlds of entertainment including Toy Story, the Finding Nemo 3D Movie Dome, Monsters University Maze and an all-new CARS Zone. Mark has been associated with Disney as their
each tour, he takes his family along to about
ambassador for the CARS Truck Tour and it
seven of them and Townsville is always top of
was through this connection that he got the
their list of favourites. They especially enjoy
opportunity to appear as the character ‘Frosty’ in
soaking up the warm tropical winter sunshine,
the CARS 2 movie. He may not see himself as a
and always stay a few extra days so the kids can
budding actor but his two year old son is clearly
play on the Strand.
a fan since he still shouts “Daddy!” every time he
the Sucrogen 400 because the race (and
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kids as the Disney-Pixar Fun Zone zooms into
oriented. Mark says that out of the 15 races on
As a driver Mark also says that he enjoys
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The huge family area at the Sucrogen 400 event
Mark has been involved in racing since the age
Mark is now also a committed family man himself
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feels there’s a greater connection with the fans.
For your chance to win a family pass go to our website or facebook page every day between 3-7 June and guess the name of the pixelated V8 driver. There will be one driver posted each day and you will need to tell us all the names of all five V8 Supercar Drivers. Enter via our website.
watches the movie, even after seeing it “hundreds of times.” www.pakmag.com.au
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Sea Change? Why the
Cairns is a popular location for seachangers so Amanda Cranston spoke to a few families who’ve made the move to FNQ to find out why they moved here. Constant traffic, high house prices, cold weather and the hustle and bustle of city life is not for everyone and after re-evaluating their lives, the Danson family, the Shanklands and the Smiths all decided to escape the rat race for a more meaningful and less stressful life in Cairns.
Danson Family The
Smith Family The
d n a l k n a h S Family The
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While Amber grew up in Melbourne, she met
found work three months later. Now the
Thom in the UK and spent 10 years living
parents of one year-old daughter Harlow,
overseas before returning to Australia and
Amber and Thom say they love how relaxed
relocating to Cairns three and half years ago.
and laid back Cairns is. “It’s a great place
She says she and Thom chose Cairns for the
to bring up a family with so many facilities
weather and the lifestyle. “We always wanted
geared towards kids like Muddy’s and the
to bring our kids up in a warmer climate
Lagoon,” Amber says. “Cairns is also a very
where we could enjoy an outdoor lifestyle and
social place and we regularly catch up with
the UK was too cold,” she says.
friends for a barbecue, a picnic, a weekend
Amber says she had a job lined up before they arrived but Thom struggled to find work initially on his working tourist visa, although
away camping or a day at the beach.” Having made the big move the Dansons are now happily settled here and have no regrets about leaving the big city life behind.
New to Cairns, Phyllis and Michael Smith moved
“Palm Cove ticks all the boxes for us and is a
to Palm Cove with their daughters Maygan
great place to bring up a family,” Phyllis says. “It’s
(4½) and Ruby (2½) in September last year after
affordable, there is less traffic, available parking
holidaying here for the last eight years. “We had
at the shopping centres, beautiful beaches and
come here every year and loved it so it was an
more.” She says there are so many free activities
easy decision to leave Swan Hill and make the
for kids, even a day on the beach with just a
seachange,” Phyllis says. It took them two years
bucket and spade is enough to make them
to sell their house and butcher shop back in
happy. “We love it here.”
Swan Hill, but then two weeks after relocating to Palm Cove they opened up their own children’s boutique store Kids On Cove. They love being able to work together and spend more time together as a family.
Colleen fell in love with Cairns while
“It is such a beautiful place to bring up a family
backpacking here many years ago and knew
and the council really gets families together by
this is where she wanted to live. “I loved its laid
organising activities and events around town,”
back holiday feel, the fact it was a big city with
she says. “We also love the outdoor lifestyle
small town benefits, the weather, the beautiful
and regularly take the kids to The Esplanade,
landscape and just the overall feel of the place,”
the Lagoon and Muddys, as well as catching
Colleen says. She had also met Craig while on
up with friends.” Colleen says she left Canada
holidays here and kept in touch with him after
because she lived in the prairie lands where they
she returned to Canada. Two years later she
experienced winter for eight months of the year
moved to Cairns as a nurse on a working visa,
and the arctic winds made winter really cold.
married Craig and now they have two children,
Now she and her family get to spend all their
3 ½ year-old Lincoln and 21 month-old Scarlett.
time outdoors and they regularly go boating,
Australian-born Craig had been in the Navy
wake boarding, snorkelling, diving, camping and
when they met but after Colleen moved to
hiking in the most beautiful place in the world.
Cairns he left and took a job with Ergon so they could bring up a family here.
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Real
Lives Story thanks to Elaine Seager
Irlen Syndrome Helen Irlen
Reading
Struggle by Elaine Seager
F
or parents who have an apparently
in school and then start to have difficulties as
intelligent child who struggles to
the vocabulary becomes harder and the print
read it can be frustrating trying to
smaller. But once the visual distortions are
understand what is preventing their child from
removed, most can read.”
fulfilling their obvious potential. Most people
Helen Irlen’s tips for parents of struggling readers:
are aware of reading or learning difficulties such as dyslexia but few have heard about Irlen Syndrome or Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, a condition that is rarely diagnosed but which can cause tremendous difficulty with reading
According to Ms. Irlen, “When corrective lenses
and learning.
are prescribed, they may be ineffective in cases
Irlen Syndrome was first recognised by renowned American educational psychologist Helen Irlen in the 1980’s. Until it was described
Educational psychologist Helen Irlen has recently been touring Australia and warns parents and educators about jumping to conclusions about struggling readers
in her book, Reading by the Colours, there was no explanation or treatment for perceptual reading difficulties and many people were misdiagnosed as dyslexic, slow learners or having ADHD.
vision problem. For the student with a visual perceptual dysfunction, a different approach is called for.” [2] Look for underlying causes “Standardised tests serve as a warning sign that reading problems exist but make an effort to identify the root cause before jumping to conclusions.” For example, as many as half
identification for struggling readers can reduce
of the children and adults with perceptual-
frustration, but it may take a team effort from
processing problems are misdiagnosed with
educators, parents and kids alike.” She says that
dyslexia.
many sufferers have trouble learning to read,
[3] Keep a close eye
tutoring. As a result, they may suffer from low
It is not normal for kids to be tired or to have
self-esteem, and tend to give up easily, for fear
physical symptoms – like headaches and
of making a mistake.
stomachaches – from reading so explore causes
Irlen went on to create the Irlen Method for treating visual-perceptual, reading, attention, and learning disorders. It uses coloured overlays and spectrally modified filters, worn as glasses, to enable the brain to process visual information accurately. The Method can improve reading fluency, comfort,
if you notice these symptoms. [4] Get screened Parents should ideally screen at-risk children in year two for visual perception disorders. This can eliminate the need for tutoring or provide an alternative to medication.
comprehension, attention and concentration,
In Cairns, Bill Spooner is a qualified Irlen
while reducing light sensitivity.
diagnostician. For more information contact
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where reading difficulties are not due to a
According to Irlen, “Correct and early
even when they are given extra support or
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[1] Don’t assume glasses are the answer
Bill Spooner’s Coaching Academy on 4041 3232 or email info@billspooner.com.au
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For something fun and exciting for older kids, Events 4 All offer two hour Quad Bike Parties for up to 20 riders. Each person gets 10-15 minutes riding time involving games, and all bikes are fitted with speed regulators so no one can go too crazy! Riders must be under the age of 12 (min. four years) and under 50kg. If you’ve got appropriate space they can come to your property (you need approximately 20x15 metres of flat grassy area).
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Craft Parties Kids who love getting creative with arts & crafts might love a birthday party at the Craft n Sewing Studio at Piccones Shopping Village in Edge Hill. Glenette has lots of ideas for different activities to choose from including making a bird’s house, dolls, jewellery, head bands and t-shirt painting. The cost depends on what you choose to make and parties are held at the studio unless other arrangements are made. Call Glenette on 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au
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Art Parties
Saddle Up!
Nature Parties
Lil Scribblers host birthday parties that can be held in their studio on Mulgrave Road (near Stockland) or at your home. Party Time Packages are tailored to suit your child’s preferred theme and include themed invitations, a 1½ hour party and party bags. For more information or to make a booking, call Lil Scribblers on 4033 0685 or 0400 646 327 or email lilscribblers@gmail.com
For an authentic outback Aussie party why not party on down on the farm at Mena Creek. Guests will prepare and cook Aussie dampers, feed sheep, milk a cow, sit on a huge bullock, ride a horse and have a go at cracking a whip. You can take your own food and drinks or catering provided. For more information go to www.aussiefarmentertainment.com.au
For children who love animals why not invite Jo Jermone along to your next party. She can bring along some slithery reptiles and creepy crawlies that are sure to make the party go off with a scream! All the guests get to hold an animal and the birthday boy or girl gets a special pressie. For more information call Jo on 0401 350 929 or go to www.slithering.com.au
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A
Kids
Issues
lthough there are many different
avoid having their perceived failings exposed by
types of anxiety, the most common
pretending they’re not interested or that they are
in childhood is Generalised Anxiety
“too cool to try”. Behaviour problems may result
Disorder. We tend to think that anxious children will be shy and clingy, which they often are, but anxiety can present in all sorts of other ways too
Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey
which can make it difficult to identify.
a family member.
they try to do things perfectly and try to please.
triggers, as well as noticing signs of anxiety and coping mechanisms in the extended family.
they cannot do.
different disguises causes parents to be baffled by their child’s behaviour, writes Jutta Dempsey.
• Needing things to be right or perfect (will tear up a drawing that they are not happy with)
anxiety is also a leading indicator of adolescent
a vulnerable child with a fear of failure. It is even
depression.
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There are many treatments available for anxiety which not only reduces the anxiety and increases the ability to function to potential, but also helps
An anxious child may fear taking any risks that
prevent anxiety and depression at later ages.
could expose their inability to do something
With over 20% of Australians suffering from a
to their own high expectation. Getting 8 out of
mental disorder, early detection and treatment is
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imperative. Jutta Dempsey is a Psychologist.
Treatment options • School based social and emotional learning programs that build resiliency and coping strategies • Psychological treatments that teach children to reduce avoidance and use more effective coping strategies. These may include learning how to replace unhelpful thoughts with helpful self-talk (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and relaxation skills. • Parents can learn techniques to incorporate into the family at home to encourage alternative coping strategies and different role modeling • There are many books available at libraries and on line to teach beliefs that a child can use to challenge their own thoughts about themselves.
• Will not take risks, including difficulty in joining in with social activities
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misinterpreted as teenage rebellion or laziness. depression, anxiety is also present. Childhood
classroom or sporting field. They may try and
including butterflies in the stomach
is prevalent from pre-adolescence and is often
this child’s anger to find that its source is in fact
is then magnified in social situations such as a
some point but the fact that it can come in many
life just becomes too hard and exhausting. This
And it is difficult for a parent to look underneath
the ‘spark’ as easily.
• Physical aches and pains or feeling sick,
long period of time they may become moody as
The statistics show that in over 80% of cases of
personalities in a classroom and may not notice
“come on – you will enjoy it”.
When anxiety becomes part of a child’s life for a
The anger may be passive defiance or aggressive.
more difficult for the teacher who has various
childhood with half of all children being affected at
disorder. Keep a diary of what happens before
often take their feelings of not being able to
challenging for them to do easily or think that
• Needs constant reassurance – “you can do it”,
just the behaviour to fully identify this hidden the difficult behaviours as this may help identify
when expected to do things that are too
Anxiety is one of the most common disorders of
parents need to look for the source rather than
defiant and controlling behaviour. These children
parents or siblings. They may throw tantrums
time to fall asleep, nightmares etc.
So anxiety has many forms in children and
Other children will externalise their anxiety as
cope out on others, such as one or both of their
• Has sleep problems, including taking a long
Traumatic Stress. PTSD is often a result of
anxious feelings is relatively easy to identify and
more difficult for teachers to identify at school as
anxiety
compulsions, panic, social anxiety and Post significant events such as a car accident or loss of
take steps to try to cope. However they are often
• Avoids doing things that they used to enjoy
Anxiety may also show up as obsessions,
The shy clingy type of child who internalises they are also easier to help as they will usually
Does your child have some of the following?
from this avoidance.
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Violence Domestic
Children say that “domestic violence” is: • “When the person who is hurt is someone they love • When the violence happens in their home • When the hurt is deliberate
Who Really Gets Hurt? By Catherine Ross
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Unfortunately, many Australians experience violence in the home and when children are exposed to violence, even if they are not directly involved, it can have long reaching effects on their emotional development.
• When the person who is using the violence is someone they trust • When the children think that it is their fault” (Maxwell & Carroll-Lind 1998) The Queensland Government is doing more to address violence in the home, including last year making significant changes to the law by introducing the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (the Act). This is a positive step forward. The new Act acknowledges that children are exposed to domestic violence if they see or hear domestic violence or otherwise experience the effects of domestic violence. The Act provides a much wider definition of “domestic violence”. It now means behaviour by a person towards another person (in a relevant relationship) that is: • physically or sexually abusive; • emotionally or psychologically abusive; • economically abusive; • threatening; • coercive; or •
in any other way controls or dominates the other person, and causes the other person to fear for their own safety or wellbeing or someone else’s.
Examples of emotional or psychological abuse include: • following a person when the person is out in public • remaining outside a person’s residence or place of work • repeatedly contacting a person by telephone, SMS message, email or social networking site without the person’s consent
• threatening to disclose a person’s sexual orientation to the person’s friends or family without the person’s consent • preventing a person from making or keeping connections with a person’s family, friends or culture.
Some examples of economic abuse include: • coercing a person to relinquish control over assets and income • removing or keeping a person’s property without their consent, or threatening to do so • disposing of a person’s property against their wishes and without lawful excuse • preventing a person from seeking or keeping employment • coercing a person to claim social security payments • coercing a person to sign a power of attorney that would enable the person’s finances to be managed by another person If children have been exposed to domestic violence then they can be included in a protection order. An application for a protection order is made to the Magistrates Court. This is a “closed” court so the matter will be heard privately. A police officer may apply for a protection order on your behalf in some circumstances, but you may also apply yourself. A Court can make a protection order protecting you and an associated person including your children, if they are satisfied that: • A relevant relationship existed between the aggrieved and the respondent; • The respondent has committed domestic violence against the aggrieved; and • The protection order is necessary or desirable to protect the aggrieved from violence For more info please call MacDonnells Law on 4030 0600 to arrange an appointment with one of our Family Law Accredited Specialists.
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You don’t need to be rich or famous to minimise the tax you pay since there are many simple and legitimate ways to reduce your bill. Tax time is almost here again and its time to start finding out ways that you can legitimately reduce how much tax you pay so you can boost your next egg. [1] Super Contributions You may be able to contribute up to $3,000 into super as a non-concessional (after-tax) contribution on behalf of a low income or non-working spouse and be eligible to receive a tax offset of 18% of your contribution amount, up to a max of $540. If you are self-employed and want to reduce your tax bill, you may have the option of making a personal concessional contribution into your super fund and then claiming a tax deduction for the contribution amount. [2] Income Protection Insurance Another possible way to reduce the tax you pay is by taking out income protection insurance. This will provide a regular
income stream if illness or injury force you out of the workforce. The premiums can normally be claimed on tax, and for a high-income earner this can virtually halve the cost while also providing important protection for you and your family. [3] Work-related Deductions When it comes to completing your tax return, make sure you claim all the work-related deductions you’re entitled to. Also don’t forget to claim any offsets you’re entitled to, as these directly reduce the amount of tax you pay, so they offer more bang for your buck than deductions, which only reduce your taxable income. You’ll need documentary evidence for any deductions or offsets you claim. Fiona Thorogood is a Financial Planner from ipac north queensland and can be contacted on 4046 5555 for more info, or visit www.ipac.com.au/northqueensland
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10 SIGNS of Depression Depression is a very common illness but what’s the difference between depression and a simple ‘bad patch’? Here are 10 signs to look for: [1] Feeling down – everyone feels down occasionally but it could be a sign of depression when you can’t pinpoint a reason for it and you can’t shake it [2] Irritability - an increasing intolerance of life’s common annoyances [3] No longer getting pleasure from things you used to enjoy [4] Changes in sleep patterns – waking up early, not being able to get out of bed or just staring into space for hours in the night
[6] Isolating yourself from people [7] Feeling constantly on edge and stressed [8] Apathy– everything is an effort [9] Appetite changes – either losing your appetite altogether or ‘comfort eating’ [10] Reliance on alcohol or drugs (to sleep or relax for example) If you suspect you or a family may be depressed see your GP. Find out more at beyondblue.org.au
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Coughs & Colds By Dr Julia Driscoll
As winter approaches with its cooler temperatures and drier air, rhinoviruses tend to abound and these are what cause colds, not bacteria, and that is why antibiotics don’t work. Little children commonly have between 6-12 respiratory infections a year. A child who lives with smokers is at an increased risk of developing colds. Rhinoviruses are spread “respiratory droplet transmission” and also by touch so remember to encourage frequent hand washing. The WHO (World Health Organisation) doesn’t recommend the use of decongestants or cough suppressants in young children. These can have side effects and none of them have been shown to make any difference to how long a cold will last. It is far better to keep your child warmly wrapped. Humidity in the form of a steamy bathroom helps to thin the mucous and makes it easier to cough it out. Drinking lots of fluids also helps to keep the mucous thin. You can also use saline nose drops or some menthol rub to unblock the nose. Paracetamol helps the fever and aches and pains. Rest will help boost the body’s own immunity. A visit to your GP is recommended if you have concerns such as: • A resurgence or continuing fever beyond 48 hours. Particularly if associated with an earache or very sore throat.
• Eat only moderate amounts of red meat (3-4 times a week)
• A nasty, persistent cough.
• Reduce your fat intake
• Any time the child has been sick for a week or more.
• Avoid over-cooking foods, especially meats
A word of encouragement to parents - as children’s immune systems develop they tend to get far fewer colds at eight years of age than they do at eighteen months. So hang in there!
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Don't miss cheering on the runners in the Cairns Airport Ironman Challenge on 9 June
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JUne 2013
School holiday ProgramS 3 hour Sessions plus 1 & 2 day riding camps
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1/06/13
Yorkeys Knob
The Festival Of The Knob
11:00 AM
www.yorkeysknob.com/festival
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1/06/13
Cannon Park Jockey Club
North Queensland Babies & Kids Market (NQBKM)
8:30 AM
www.nthqldbabiesandkidsmarket.com
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1/06/13
Cairns Regional Gallery
Free Entry Saturday
10:00 AM
4046 4800
Free
1/06/13
The Reef Hotel Casino
Marie Wilson Live@ Vertigo
8:00 PM
www.reefcasino.com.au
2/06/13
Stratford community Hall
Mindful Mamma express Hypnobirthing Class
9:30 AM
0420 504 421
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2/06/13
Event Cinemas
Weekend Family Flicks - Escape to Planet Earth 2D (PG)
10:00 AM
eventcinemas.com.au
$6
under 5 years of age
2/06/13
OCEANSEDGE, Palm Cove
Jazz On The Green
2:00 PM
0499 107 555
Cost
2/06/13
Fratelli on Trinity
Northern Exposure - Live Music
3:00 PM
0437 865 555
2/06/13
Various around Cairns region
Cairns Airport Adventure Festival
BookingS eSSential CALL 4039 3143 Lot 626 Intake Rd, Redlynch • www.crystalcascadeshorsepark.com.au
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Play-Connect-Grow
9:30 AM
4032 6800
4/06/13
Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
Cost
5/06/13
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9:00 AM
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9:00 AM
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7/06/13
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Play-Connect-Grow
9:30 AM
4032 6800
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
7/06/13
Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
7/06/13
Cooktown
Cooktown Discovery Festival
7/06/13
Rollingstone Beach Caravan Resort
Queens Birthday Long Weekend/ lots of goods sites still available
7/06/13
Trinity Beach Hotel
Nikki the Clown Facepainting
Cost
www.cooktowndiscoveryfestival.com.au
www.rollingstonebeach.com.au
6:00 PM
Cost
0408 183 032
8/06/13
Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
Cost
8/06/13
Event Cinemas
Weekend Family Flicks - The Croods 2D (PG)
10:00 AM
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$6
8/06/13
Dunwoody's
Nikki the Clown Facepainting
6:00 PM
0408 183 032
9/06/13
Yorkey's Knob Boat club
Barbary Coasters Parrothead Party 10th Anniversary
2:00 PM
4055 7711
9/06/13
Event Cinemas
Weekend Family Flicks - The Croods 2D (PG)
10:00 AM
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MARK'S PICK
Come and see us at the Teddy Bear's Picnic on 30 June at Cairns Showgrounds
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COST
9/06/13
Babinda
Babinda Harvest Festival
2:00 PM
www.babindafestival.info/
9/06/13
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
Barbary Coasters Parrothead Show
2:00 PM
0408 183 032
9/06/13
Cairns Tropical Zoo
Cairns Adventure Festival Free Kids Tours
8:30 AM
4055 3669
Cost
9/06/13
Fred Moule Pavillion, Cairns Showgrounds
Art, Craft and Rural Monster Market
9:00 AM
0439 705 798
$2
11/06/13 98 Birch Street
Play-Connect-Grow
9:30 AM
4032 6800
11/06/13 Hambledon House Community Centre
Workshop for service providers "Ignite your Creativity"
9:00 AM
4051 6560
Cost
11/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
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12/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
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UnitingCare Community Agency Open Day
10:00 AM
4050 4955
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Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
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Play-Connect-Grow
9:30 AM
4032 6800
14/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
14/06/13 Mareeba School
Mareeba School Fete
5:00 PM
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14/06/13 Trinity Beach Hotel
Nikki the Clown Facepainting
6:00 PM
0408 183 032
14/06/13 The Reef Hotel Casino
Dragon Live @ Vertigo
8:00 PM
www.reefcasino.com.au
Cost
Cost
15/06/13 In Forest Gardens
ABACUS BY WALLIS - Fun Abacus Experience Beginners 5+ years old 10:00 AM
4036 0650
$5
15/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
0400 646 327
Cost $6
9:00 AM
15/06/13 Event Cinemas
Weekend Family Flicks - Return to Nims Island (PG)
10:00 AM
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15/06/13 Trinity Beach School
Trinity Beach School Fete
2:00 PM
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15/06/13 Dunwoody's
Nikki the Clown Facepainting
6:00 PM
0408 183 032
15/06/13 The Reef Hotel Casino
Dragon Live @ Vertigo
8:00 PM
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16/06/13 Event Cinemas
Weekend Family Flicks - Return to Nims Island (PG)
10:00 AM
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17/06/13 Chrysalis Relaxation Centre
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My pick this month is Dragon performing live at Vertigo on 14 and 15 June
MINI Mag Fun
The Gru Interview Character Q&A [1] What was your first impression of Lucy? She came to my house and zapped me with an electric taser. Then she shoved me in her trunk and took me to an undisclosed location. And in my line of work, that’s actually a pretty good first impression.
also pretty awful for that too.
[5] Do you miss being a villain? That’s like asking a prizefighter if they
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TIME
FOR MORE INFO
COST
18/06/13 Smithfield Community Health Centre
The Power of Positive Parenting Seminar
10:00 AM
4226 4800
Free
18/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
Cost
19/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
Cost
20/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
Cost
21/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
Cost
22/06/13 114 Buchan St, Westcourt
An 'organic' evening with Neil Robson, Neils Organics
6:30 PM
0438 050 710
Cost
22/06/13 Lil Scribblers
Art Classes 2-12 year olds
9:00 AM
0400 646 327
Cost
22/06/13 Innisfail RSL
Barbary Coasters
6:30 PM
0408 183 032
22/06/13 Barlow Park
Cairns Relay For Life 2013
22/06/13 Ravizza Park, Edmonton
PETS IN THE PARK
12:00 PM
4054 3900
23/06/13 Tanks Arts centre
Tanks Markets
9:00 AM
www.tanksartscentre.com
23/06/13 Green Island
Nikki The Pirate Face Painting
10:00 AM
0408 183 032
23/06/13 Barlow Park
Cairns Relay For Life 2013
www.relayforlife.org.au
23/06/13 Green Island
Quicksilver Family Fun Day
www.quicksilvergroup.com.au
www.relayforlife.org.au
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23/06/13 PCYC Manunda
Ready Steady Go Kids OPEN DAY
9:00 AM
0409 639 455
Free
24/06/13 Cairns Regional Gallery
School Holiday Workshops
10:00 AM
4046 4800
$18
4038 1181
Cost
9.30AM
4045 6307
$15
24/06/13 Gecko's indoor Play Centre
School Holiday Activities - Cotton Tip Painting
25/06/13 Plan B Café, Edmonton
Make your own picture book
25/06/13 Plan B Café, Edmonton
Decorate your own greetings cards
11AM
4045 6307
$15
25/06/13 The Young Company
TYC Winter Drama School: The Iron Throne till 28th
9:00 AM
40414066
$200
10:00 AM
4046 4800
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25/06/13 Cairns Regional Gallery
School Holiday Workshops
miss the constant battles with other
25/06/13 Cairns Central
Brickman' Lego Build Sessions - Bookings Essential
www.cairnscentral.com.au
25/06/13 Craft and Sewing studio - Edge Hill
Under 8’s activities - Make a scary bird
10:00 AM
4053 4421
$10
[2] What is your favorite thing to do with your daughters?
of Evil, but I do miss the overall lifestyle.
25/06/13 Craft and Sewing studio - Edge Hill
Under 8’s activities - Make a scary bird
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Waking up late, going to bed early. Most
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Right after an asteroid hits and we all
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9:30AM
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11:00 AM
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Academic success is only one measure of future potential and some teenagers are more suited to flexible learning programs READER QUESTION: My 15 year old daughter
Forcing her to move to another school may
link between education and future career goals
and I are constantly arguing over her school
encourage her to disengage from school
and opportunities. It is important that she sees
results. She failed several subjects last term
completely. An alternative approach could be to
you as a person of support rather than a ‘nagger’.
and I worry about what sort of future she will
see her poor results as an issue that you discuss
have with such poor results. I have told her
and hopefully resolve together.
she will have to change schools if her results don’t improve. She spends a lot of time with friends she has made at school and at her part-time job.
It may be worth noting that school success is only one measure of future success. Many
You mention that she has a part-time job.
teenagers who do not do well academically
Perhaps a learning program that is part-time
at school go on to lead successful, happy and
would suit your daughter more. School based
productive lives.
traineeships and apprenticeships, flexible hours
It appears that there is quite a lot of conflict
of school attendance and innovative programs
between you and your daughter over this school
are offered at many schools. The school she
issue. I can understand your concern about her
is attending now may offer some of these
poor results, but as important as school is, I
alternatives. It may be helpful for you and your
believe that your relationship with your daughter
daughter to investigate these options together.
is more important.
This may help her understand more clearly the
Denise Bewert is Group Educator for CentaCare, mother of two and author of two books, Tackling Teens and Troubled Teens. If you would like to ask Denise a question about your teenager send an email to: denise.bewert@centacarecairns.org
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Strategies for overcoming nail biting in children READER QUESTION: My 4 year old is
Some strategies you could try to help reduce or
[3] Keep her fingernails neatly trimmed to
constantly biting her nails. We noticed that
stop this behaviour include:
reduce the temptation to chew off uneven bits
she bites them more just before we drop her off at school? Can you please tell us what we
[1] Speak to your child about what might be
of nail.
underlying the behaviour and discuss with her
Try not to punish your child (or engage in power
any triggers you have noticed. This will help her
struggles) for nail biting or bring extra attention
Nail biting is a very common problem for many
become more aware of her nail biting as she
to the behaviour. If you both work together as a
children and parents can often find it difficult to
may not even be aware that she is doing it. If you
team and avoid paying a lot of attention to the
address.
have an idea about what may be underlying your
behaviour it will most likely cease.
can do about this?
There are a number of reasons children bite their nails - it could be boredom, curiosity, or to relieve anxiety. It can be a child’s way of coping with
child’s nail biting try to help her talk through the concerns and look at some alternative strategies for dealing with the worries.
new situations or self-soothing. It’s important to
[2] Try to distract your child and keep her hands
note when your child bites her nails and what
busy with another activity when you see her bite
might be triggering the behaviour.
her nails or if you become aware that she may
Megan Colahan is the principal psychologist at Colahan Psychology (37 O’Keefe Street, Cairns North). For more information call 4053 1122 or email megan@colahan-psychology.com.au
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Multi-Sport
School’s Out
Madness Every school holidays:
Activities for the School Holidays
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm to 3pm Cost is only $7 per child per session. All ages catered for. ComE & Play Indoor CrICkET, nETBall, SoCCEr, BEaCh VollEyBall & dodgEBall.
programmes & Classes
164 Mayers St, Manunda Phone: 4032 2844 web: www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au
[1] Geckos
[3] Cairns Recreation Centre
[7] Go Bowling
Activities planned for the holidays are:
Children aged 5-14 years can participate in roller
Only $6 per person including shoe hire if you’re
skating/blading, a range of indoor sports, agility
on the lanes before 10am. For more information
courses, team building events and activities,
or to book call 4053 3497.
• 24 June – Cotton tip painting • 27 June – Play dough creations • 1 July – Collage masterpiece • 4 July – Paper plate faces Cost: Usual entry fee. Call 4038 1181 for more
[2] Double Helix Science Club
50-minute school holiday sessions ($17) for
The CSIRO’s science club events for kids will
teacher as well as three-hour art intensives ($90)
be running at Peace Lutheran College these
for budding artists who want to learn more about
holidays.
art and develop their skills. Call 4033 0685 or
• 29 June (10am-11.30am) – Magic of Colour
email lilscribblers@gmail.com
p Sc ubli Ev Op ho c h ery e ol oli w n ho da ee lid ys ke ay & nd s 1 Ql , 0a d S m ta -4 te pm
colourful calico bag using chromatography techniques
workshops: • 25 June (10am) Make a Scary Bird - $10 • 25 June (2pm) Make a Scary Bird - $10 • 26 June (9.30am) Make a star album - $20 • 26 June (2pm) Button Doll - $15 • 27 June (9.30am) Beading - $12 • 27 June (2pm) Beading a brooch - $12 • 28 June (9.30am) Make your own scarf - $20
[5] Cairns Indoor Sports
• 28 June (2pm) Tea Cup Pin Cushion - $18
The ‘multi-sport madness’ program runs every
• 2 July (9.30am) Button Doll - $15
Wed, Thurs and Fri during the holidays from 1pm-
• 2 July (2pm) Headband - $15
3pm. Open to kids of any age. Includes cricket,
• 3 July (10am) Make fake sushi (under 8’s) - $10
netball, soccer, dodgeball and beach volleyball.
• 3 July (2pm) Make fake sushi (under 8’s) - $10
Cost: $7. Located: 164 Mayers St, Manunda.
• 4 July (9.30am) Beading Loom bracelet - $20
• 29 June (9.30am) Doll Girl and her Dog - $15
For more information call 4032 2844 or visit
(age 5-15 years)
• 4 July (2pm) Beading - $10+
www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au
• 5 July (9.30am) Door Hanger - $20
Closed for Winter/MaintenanCe froM 8 July until 3o august
• 6 July (12.30-2pm) – Colourful
Located 10km South of cairnS in edmonton
Chromatography (age 5-15 years) Cost: $15 for non-members. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential. To book go to www.trybooking.com or email doublehelixnqld@csiro.au
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Huge range of different arts and crafts
• 6 July (10am-11.30am) – Magic of Colour
For prices, terms & conditions visit:
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Chromatography (age 5-15 years) Create a
various age groups are taught by a qualified art
[8] Craft n Sewing Studio
Open every day of the June/July school holidays Sat 22 June to Sun 7 July
www.sugarworld.com.au
Fun for all the family
• 29 June (12.30-2pm) – Colourful
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For more info call 4053 5353.
[4] Lil Scribblers
physics using colours
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visits. Times: 8am-5.30pm. Cost: $28 per day.
info or go to www.geckosplay.com.au
(age 5-15 years) Learn about chemistry and
3 Large Waterslides Kids interactive play system FUN Pool Licenced Kiosk/Bar
novelty events, arts & crafts and educational
[6] Cairns Regional Gallery
• 5 July (2pm) Make a star album - $20 • 6 July (9.30am) Pom Pom Pets - $12
Art based workshops in a gallery environment
Call Glenette on 4053 4421 to book or email
for various age groups: 2-7 years, 6-12 years
enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au. Children
and teens. Cost: $12-45 per class. For more
under eight must be accompanied by an adult.
information call Carley on 4046 4800. www.pakmag.com.au
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School’s Out
activities for the School Holidays programmes & classes (cont’d) [9] Cairns Libraries
[12] Cable Ski
Lots of free school holiday fun including
Kids Holiday Club for 6-12 year olds. Includes
fairy tale stories, craft workshops and special
knee boarding, wakeboarding and water-skiing.
performances of the “What’s the Joke Show”
Dates: Mon-Fri (8.30-10am). Cost $29 per session
with author/performer Andy Jones. Bookings
($116 for the week). Bookings essential. Call
essential. Call 4044 3785 or check the website
Karen on 4038 1304 for more info or check out
at www.cairnslibrary.com.au for more info.
www.cableskicairns.com.au
[10] The Young Company
[13] South Cairns Gymnastics
Explore acting, costumes, lighting and sound.
Kindergym (2-5 yrs), Gymfun (5-10 yrs) and
The Iron Throne (25-28 June), The Page Master
Circus classes (5-10 yrs) will be running during
(2-5 July). Cost: $200. Or try TYC’s new Drama-
the holidays. Go to the website to find out more
O-Rama 90 minute workshops for various age
details www.gymsportsfnq.com.au. Bookings
groups ($18). Call Leigh on 4041 4066 or go to
essential, non-members welcome.
www.theyoungcompany.com.au for more info.
Cost: $11-$15. Call 4045 2947.
[11] Plan B Café
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Daytrips Other Ideas
[1] Cairns Show Kids at a loose end? Grab a copy of the
Pak Mag’s very own arty, crafty & party writer,
Kids Competition Booklet and start making
Amanda Cranston, will be running fun art and
a project to enter. Download from their
craft workshops for 6-12 year olds throughout
website at www.cairnsshow.com.au
the school holidays at Plan B Cafe in Edmonton.
[2] Sugarworld Water Park
• 25 June (9.30am) – Make a picture book - $15
Open every day during the holidays from
• 25 June (11am) – Decorate gift cards - $15
22 June-7 July (10am-4.30pm). It will then
• 27 June (9.30am) – Make a dreamcatcher - $15
be closed during winter until 31 August.
• 27 June (11am) – Make your own boardgame
Cost: $15 adults, $12 kids, $7.50 if you just
• 2 July (9.30am) – Make finger puppets - $15 • 2 July (11am) – Make your own robots - $15
use the pools.
• 4 July (9.30am) – Make hand puppets - $15
[3] Paradise Palms
• 4 July (11am) – Make a collage creation - $15
Hours of entertainment with pools,
All materials provided. Call 4045 6307 to book.
playground and mini golf. Cost: $4-$10 per child.
FREE entertainment will • Cairns Central: The Brickman s place your book so June 0 be back 25-3 of Face The . early at the Service Desk Cairns Central will take place in the second week. • Stockland: 24-29 June Toy Story Workshop, 2-6 July Sandart
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• Mt Sheridan: WIN WEEK1 - Colouring Competition to . a FAMILY PASS to the Cairns Show re cent in be will You WEEK 2 - Zoo to station court. There will also be a games at the Coles end.
[4] Aussie Farm Entertainment Feeding calves, riding a stock horse and milking cows are just some of the activities on offer at Aussie Farm Entertainment near Mena Creek. Cost $110 for families up to 5 people inc. Devonshire morning tea. Bookings essential, phone 4065 3310. For more information go to their website at www.aussiefarmentertainment.com.au
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Travel with kids Airport Festival
News
Airport
WIN a TrIp to Hawaii As a proud sponsor of the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival and Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns events this month, Cairns Airport is giving you the chance to win a trip to Hawaii for two
Cairns Airport Adventure Festival 2-10 June
people flying courtesy of United Airlines and staying in accommodation at Waikiki. All you need to do is visit the Cairns Airport/HOT
Cairns firmly on the map as an adventure
FM stand at the Southern Cross Ten Cairns Sport &
and sports tourism centre and its great fun
Lifestyle Expo on the Esplanade near the lagoon, fill
for locals too. You do not need to be an elite
out an entry form and place it in the barrel. It’s that
athlete to take part – there’s something for
easy! The Expo stand will be open for four days at
all ages and abilities including various level
the Adventure Festival, from 6-9 June.
triathlons, mountain bike, swimming and paddling events, a fun run and a triathlon especially for kids.
This month Cairns will be buzzing with excitement as the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival gets underway. The nine days of the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival will be jam-packed with adventure style events attracting thousands
FUN in Hawaii
The biggest and most exciting event of all of course, is the grueling Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns. If your fitness is not quite up to scratch for the Ironman event (!), you can still get involved in all the excitement by registering as a volunteer or by going down to cheer on the competitors.
of visiting athletes and their supporting
To find out more go to: www.usmevents.
friends and family from all over Australia
com.au/Triathlon_Multi_Sport/Cairns_
and around the world. This event puts
Adventure_Festival.htm
Things to do with kids in Hawaii: • Surf lessons on Waikiki Beach (from aged eight) • Pearl Harbour – learn about WW2 history and Navy ships • Soaking up some culture at the Polynesian Cultural Centre • Huge range of aquatic activities including snorkeling with dolphins • Islands tours with rainforests, waterfalls and volcanoes
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Weekend { Review }
teddy Bears pakmag’s
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Picnic
Get your teddy ready! • rides thanks to Wonderfair Amusements including merry-go-round, dodgem cars and more! • Spin our wheel of fortune and you could WIN BIG! • Singing, dancing, and games on the main stage • Great prizes up for grabs with Stockland Prize Bags • Bring: blanket, hats, sunscreen and your teddy bear! • ONLY $2 entry per person • Raising Money for Sea FM’s Give Me 5 For Kids for the Cairns Base Hospital’s Children’s Ward
Yungaburra Weekend in
Miss Bullen’s Cottage
A weekend in the Atherton Tablelands is the perfect opportunity to leave screens behind and enjoy the great outdoors. While as a family we were in desperate need of a break, I must admit our decision to explore the historic village of Yungaburra was twofold. After reading a PakMag article about “nature-deficit disorder” (a condition caused by today’s children spending too much time in front of a computer screen), we decided it was time to become
teddy Bear Parade 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes awarded for: Best Bear, Beautiful Bear, Bold Bear, Smallest Bear, Biggest Bear and oldest Bear.
linen, the cottage also offers front and rear decks to enjoy the fresh country air. And, with the kids immediately drawn to the backyard area
(swimming noodles and pool towels provided by the cottage). We then finished off the day with a short stroll to a delicious family-friendly pizzeria for an early dinner.
goodbye to our ‘home away from home’, it
taking advantage of the gazebo BBQ area. But
occurred to me that there hadn’t been a single
it wasn’t until the sun went down that we truly
mention of ipods, Wii games or any other
got to appreciate the change in climate. Feeling
electrical devices. And, what’s more – no one
Positioned amongst the rolling green hills of The
a crisp chill in the air we headed into our cosy
complained! Overall, Miss Bullen’s cottage offers
Atherton Tablelands only an hour’s drive from
retreat to enjoy a good book and glass of red in
a clean, comfortable and convenient getaway for
Cairns, Miss Bullen’s Cottage is conveniently
front of the fire.
families in search of some good old-fashioned
that in mind, my husband, two young children and I booked into a cosy country cottage in this picturesque part of the world.
Resembling something from a picture postcard on the outside, we instantly felt at home upon opening the front door. And, after being greeted by “Albert” the large teddy bear “who
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timber floors and newly updated carpet and
enjoying a picnic lunch and swim at Lake Eacham
The following morning as we reluctantly said
every nook and cranny. Perfect for a family of
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In addition to an attractive colour scheme,
including the famous Curtain Fig Tree before
gardens, we decided to eat in the first night by
loves cuddles” the kids couldn’t wait to explore
Proudly sponsored by:
wood fire heater.
complete with swing, climbing tree and beautiful
reacquainted with the great outdoors. With
located just a short stroll to Yungaburra.
Sunday 30 June 9am-12pm Cairns showgrounds
By Kate van Eck
After managing a sleep-in the first morning due
fun.
to the large number of toys and board games to
Miss Bullen’s Cottage is located at 9 Pine Street
keep the kids entertained, we made our way to
Yungaburra. For bookings and information
the Yungaburra Markets – literally metres away.
contact Caroline on Ph: 0409 571 849 or visit
We spent the morning exploring the many arts
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and crafts and homemade local produce on offer – not to mention the jumping castle and farm animal nursery for the kid’s amusement. From there we visited some of the local attractions
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Ready to Race For costume ideas think racing
! s e n i g n e r u o y t Star
track, pit lane and fans • Racing car driver costume • Pit lane t-shirt and cap • All-in-one jumpsuit or overalls • Red racing caps and polo shirt
ston By Amanda Cran
• Racing helmets, stackhats and racing goggles • Pit Lane Passes hanging on string around neck
is the perfect nq next month, now to g in com s V8 the With r little a car-themed bash fo r fo ng ni an pl t ar time to st idays. during the school hol s st sia thu en r moto
Rev your engines • Car races – party guests race each other in handmade cardboard box racing cars • Racetrack obstacle course – Guests race their cardboard cars around witch hats
Pit Lanes & Podiums
• Matchbox car races – make a long road out of black fabric and paint white or yellow lines down the middle of the road • Pit Lane tyre changing races –
• Pit Lane Limbo • Pin the wheel on the racing car
Grand Prix Goodies
• Decorate a racing cap • Make mini wheel keyring holders • Musical Chairs • Pass the parcel – prizes can be toy cars, medals, racing caps, etc • Piñata – Make your own racecar piñata and fill with lollies and prizes
• Colour theme of red, black and white
change paper plate tyres on
• Podium Ceremony - overall
with checkered accessories
cardboard cars
winners given medals or trophies
• Racing car caps • Car-shaped bread biscuits individually wrapped in clear cellophane • Matchbox cars • Medals • Trophies – engraved with name, party and date • Pit Lane t-shirt with guest’s name on it • Cupcakes decorated with a car theme
• Huge sign saying ‘Welcome Race Fans’
and individually wrapped and packaged
• Huge signs above food table saying ‘Pit Stop’ or ‘Re-Fuel’ • Red, black and white balloons all tied together in big bunches
full throttle tucker
• Checkered flags and bunting flags • Rubber car tyres • Fake petrol pumps • Witch’s hats outlining a racing obstacle course • Racing cars made out of boxes • Fake traffic lights (made out of boxes)
• Mini finger foods – sausage rolls,
• Red jelly slice
party pies, frankfurts, pizzas, etc
served in tiny square bites
• Cupcakes decorated as medals,
• Car-shaped biscuits
with cars on them or words ‘vroom’ • ‘Traffic lights’ slice – red, yellow and green smarties on the top
• Chocolate crackles served in checkered cupcake holders • Red jaffas and smarties and
• Racing cars made out of healthy
yellow smarties – each served
• Trophies and medals on display
fruit and vegetables
in clear glass jars
• A podium for first, second and third
• Mini Mars Bar racing cars with Tiny
• Handmade individualised
Teddy drivers and Smartie wheels
design labels for bottles
• Black and white checkered tablecloth • White platters
• Red jelly with mini checkered flags
of water
sitting in the top of each cup of jelly
• Cardboard racing car-shaped
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• 1 cup flour
How to Make Your Pinata
• 1 cup water
[1] Lay down some old newspaper or a plastic tablecloth as making piñatas can be messy work.
[6] Leave your papier-mache creation to dry for a couple of days so it hardens before you decorate it.
• Thin cardboard or cereal boxes to cut up to give shape to piñata
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[2] Cut newspaper into various sized strips so the strips are ready to use.
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[5] Dip a strip of newspaper into the glue mixture and wipe off excess glue, then stick the newspaper strip onto your balloon or cardboard shape. Continue doing this until your base is completely covered in at least 5 layers of newspaper all over.
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Making your own piñata is a great activity to do at home with the kids and it means you can create one to suit the theme of your party. Piñatas can be made in all sorts of different shapes from guitars, elephants, numbers, giant birthday cakes or even a giant present.
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[7] Once it is dry you need to cut a small hole at the top of your piñata to put your lollies and treats into later. Parents may need to help with this by using a Stanley knife.
[3] Make papier-mache glue by mixing flour and water together so it is like a pancake mixture consistency. You don’t want it to be too runny or too thick and gooey.
[8] Then use a hole punch to put two little holes on the top of your piñata and tie string through the holes so your piñata will hang.
[4] Make the base for the piñata. If you are making a round shape like a pig or a pumpkin, then you need to blow up a balloon as the base for the piñata.
[9] Now its time to decorate. You can either paint it or glue strips of crepe paper onto your piñata. Then add whatever embellishments you want to create your themed piñata and leave it to dry.
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comps for kids
Cairns Veterinary Clinic
This year at the Cairns Show 17th-19th July
Heaps of comps to enter! Heaps of categories to choose from!
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For more information & entry forms: Call 4042 6630 or email: competitions@cairns-show.com
Heartworm Proudly sponsored by:
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Heartworm disease can cause serious problems for pets but there are many products available that make it completely preventable
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eartworm is a worm that lives in the
10 minutes. As dead worms aren’t voided from
heart and blood vessels of dogs and
the body the blood flow pushes the dead worms
less commonly cats. Transmitted
from the heart into the lungs causing lung
by mosquitoes, it has the potential to cause
disease. Animals that are infected with heartworm
serious, chronic and fatal heart and lung disease
are treated slowly to minimise the effects of the
in unprotected pets. Humans can occasionally
dead worms on the health and survival of your
be infected with heartworm with serious
pet. Treatment can be expensive and dangerous
consequences.
especially if there are many worms present.
How heartworm is transmitted from pet to pet
Prevention of Heartworm
Adult heartworms are about 20cm long and
preventable. Many products are available to
1mm in diameter and live in the heart and blood
prevent heartworm disease.
vessels going to the lungs. They produce larval offspring called microfilaria that float around the blood stream. Mosquitoes suck blood-containing microfilaria from infected animals and then transmit these larvae from animal to animal. After initial infection these larvae take approximately six months to develop into adult worms that reside in the pet’s heart.
The good news is heartworm is completely
For dogs we recommend Proheart Injection. Proheart injection is given annually and ensures that no doses are missed, a common occurrence when using monthly tablets/spot ons. For cats we recommend Advocate. Advocate is a monthly spot on treatment that not only prevents heartworm but also prevents fleas, mites and
Symptoms of heartworm infection
some intestinal worms.
Heartworm physically blocks the heart and lungs
IMPORTANT – Never give heartworm tablets to
causing problems with the function of these
an animal that may have heartworm (has missed
organs. Clinical signs of heartworm disease are
treatment or has not been on a heartworm
varied but may include coughing, sluggishness
preventative previously). If your pet has missed
and difficulty breathing. Some infected animals
treatments speak to your vet before giving any
may show no signs of the disease at all.
heartworm preventative.
Diagnosis and treatment of heartworm infection
For more information or advice on the right
Heartworm infection is diagnosed by performing
friendly staff at our Aeroglen, Gordonvale or
a simple blood test with results available within
Pease Street Clinics.
product for your pet please contact our
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out&about
submit your photos
email to: photos@pakmag.com.au
Jenna & Jaimee at Cairns Recreation
Mitchell at Cairns Rec Centre
Centre
Bella at Cairns Rec Centre
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Connor at the Esplanade Pirate Shi Lily-June at Cairns Recreation Cen tre
James & Sarah at PakClub
Bailey at Cairns Rec Centre
Out & About photos thanks to Blue Click photography > www.blueclickphotography.com
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Shanelle at the Pirate Ship
Rubi & Sophie at the Pirate Ship
Emilia & Kalaya at the Esplanade Pira te Ship
Tristan at the Pirate Ship
Jake at the Pirate Ship
Out & About photos thanks to Blue Click photography > www.blueclickphotography.com
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Fav Pet Shot of the month will WIN a bag of Hill’s Pet Food donated by Hill’s and sponsored by Cairns Veterinary Clinic
PRIZE winner
June entries
Kenny loved by Anton
Dash loved by Abigail
Daisy loved by Isaiah
Dee loved by Rachel
Email your photo, name/s & address to: photos@pakmag.com.au • Deadline for photos is 18 June for the July 2013 edition of Pakmag.
Winners prize
To claim your prize drop into our office on Level 2, 68 Abott Street between 9-5pm Monday to Friday and collect your prize from reception.
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puzzle??? page
Read this month’s edition to help you solve our June crossword puzzle. Good luck!
HINT: You will find some of the answers in the magazine
Across [1] Location for Sucrogen 400 in July [5] Irish saint [7] Surname of Grant who left Sunrise [8] …….. Pamper Parties with Shae [9] Dip into for a swim [12] Old style toy [13] How old is PakMag? [14] Animal doctor [15] Madagascar lion's name [16] All of you [18] Name of Cars Transporter [20] Location of Aussie Farm Entertainment [23] Superhero might wear one [24] Subcontinent [26] Cairns Airport Competition Prize [27] Martial arts school [29] Animal at Slithering Reptile party [32] Dorothy's favourite flower [35] Channel 10 has the biggest one [36] Teigan turns them into bouquets [37] Character on this month's front cover
Down [1] Bring him to our picnic [2] Good conditions for kite flying [3] What plants grow from [4] Stockland suburb [5] Bash it with a stick to get your lollies [6] Learning disorder [8] Kung Fu Panda's name [9] Our big event at the end of June [10] Strong as an .. [11] Always handy to have in your mummy handbag [17] Location of Miss Bullens Cottage [19] It wouldn't be a kids party without these treats [20] Cairns Indoor Sports' Multi-Sport ... [21] Hurry [22] Move it with a paddle [25] Belongs to him [28] ... be it [30] 12 o'clock [31] Winged insect [33] Go to NZ to do it in winter [34] Not young
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Kids in the Community
aWards
Has your child or a child you know contributed to our community through charity or social work, entrepreneurial initiatives, sporting achievements, or other community focused accomplishments? Then nominate them for a community achievement award.
Submissions can be made via www.pakmag.com.au
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