PakMag Cairns - June 2013

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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

Cover photo: Blueclick Photography

Supercar DADDY Mark Winterbottom on why he looks forward to the Townsville V8's

win Family pass to the Townsville V8 Supercars

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Contents

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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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parents 02 What’s New 05 Show & Tell

Until next time, enjoy this edition, and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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

Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager What’s On/MiniMag: Janelle May Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Amanda Cranston & submitted writers

47 School Holiday Activity Guide

62 WIN a bag of Hill’s Pet Food

Phone: 4053 3331 Fax: 4053 3350 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Address: Level 2, 68 Abbott Street Virginia House, Cairns QLD 4870 Postal: PO Box 7433, Cairns QLD 4870

57 Make your own pinata

Model: Hannah Finn

59 Cairns Veterinary Clinic

Photography: by Veronica at Blueclick Photography

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At Café Centre Stage parties

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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51 Cairns Airport Travel with Kids 53 Yungaburra 54 Start Your Engines 56 Biz Directory

60 Out & About

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62 Fav Pets / Competition Winners

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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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more information phone 4031 7250 or check out the website: www.cairnszoom.com.au www.pakmag.com.au

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Show &Tell

TOP 10 pakmag

birthday party Venues

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

WIN

go to our website and tell us the name of one of Peter Viska’s new books.

Sounds of Life Imagine being able to take a photograph and, at the same time, capture the sound of that exact moment – your baby’s first cry or singing happy birthday while blowing out candles. Well now you can thanks to a new photo sharing app developed by Cochlear Limited. It is available www.pakmag.com.au

DVD Giveaway

TO WIN: For your chance to win a book pack thanks to Alicat Publishing, simply

NEW App

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[10] Lil Scribblers

from the App Store and on Android.

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

WIN

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

Irlen says that, “Children who suffer from Irlen Syndrome may read normally up to year two www.pakmag.com.au

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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Cost: $240 for up to eight girls ($20 for each additional girl). For more information call Shae on 0402 482 025 or email shae@tropicalbeauty.com.au

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.

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[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.

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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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9:00 AM

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Barbary Coasters Parrothead Show

2:00 PM

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8:30 AM

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9/06/13

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Art, Craft and Rural Monster Market

9:00 AM

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Play-Connect-Grow

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9:00 AM

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The Power of Positive Parenting Seminar

10:00 AM

4226 4800

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Art Classes 2-12 year olds

9:00 AM

0400 646 327

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Art Classes 2-12 year olds

9:00 AM

0400 646 327

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9:00 AM

0400 646 327

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9:00 AM

0400 646 327

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0438 050 710

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22/06/13 Lil Scribblers

Art Classes 2-12 year olds

9:00 AM

0400 646 327

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6:30 PM

0408 183 032

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Nikki The Pirate Face Painting

10:00 AM

0408 183 032

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Cairns Relay For Life 2013

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23/06/13 Green Island

Quicksilver Family Fun Day

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9:00 AM

0409 639 455

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24/06/13 Cairns Regional Gallery

School Holiday Workshops

10:00 AM

4046 4800

$18

4038 1181

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9.30AM

4045 6307

$15

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School Holiday Activities - Cotton Tip Painting

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Make your own picture book

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4045 6307

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9:00 AM

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Brickman' Lego Build Sessions - Bookings Essential

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encourage her to disengage from school

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and I worry about what sort of future she will

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have with such poor results. I have told her

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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.

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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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Nail biting is a very common problem for many

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[2] Try to distract your child and keep her hands

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busy with another activity when you see her bite

might be triggering the behaviour.

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Activities for the School Holidays

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm to 3pm Cost is only $7 per child per session. All ages catered for.

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[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

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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

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(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

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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.

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[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

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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

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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

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wood fire heater.

complete with swing, climbing tree and beautiful

reacquainted with the great outdoors. With

located just a short stroll to Yungaburra.

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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

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• 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

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[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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[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.

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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

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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.

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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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