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ISSUE 22

magazine of choice for local families

Father’s DAY edition Role Reversals

Kids

MINI MAG Inside

New trend: stay-at-home dads

school’s

What to do if your child is struggling with the new curriculum

Up

Out! Activities for the school holidays

Baby

news

Naming Ceremonies & Pregnancy Spinal Health

Cover photo courtesy of Insight Creative

pirate

Party!

Join in the fun at PakClub 15 Sept

Reading Role models Shane Webcke & Matt Bowen are supporting campaigns to encourage dads to be positive reading role models

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welcome

Contents

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Hello and welcome to our Father’s Day edition. Thanks to our cover star Marty who agreed to be interviewed for our story on stay-at-home dads.

More and more parents are choosing to reverse roles and it’s interesting to read a dads perspective on being the primary carer.

02 What’s New

Check out our school holiday page and what’s on guide for information about what’s on in September.

We hope to see you at PakClub on 16 September.

13 Women & finance

Happy Father’s Day!

Debbie pakmag

Products for both common and unique ailments

Locally made

All Natural

parents

For me, there is still nothing quite like a big bear hug from my Dad. No matter what age we are, fathers are an important influence in families and deserve to be celebrated so spoil your dads this month.

Happy Reading and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

Designed by our family for your family

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Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication Manager: Debbie Stewart Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers Phone: 4034 3331 Fax: 4034 3342

05 Show & tell 06 Keeping Up 09 Catholic Education 11 MacDonnells Law

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PakHealth

16 Nutrition 19

PakFood

kids 23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 31 Baby News: Naming Ceremonies

things to win

21 What’s On

13 WIN a Get a Financial Grip book

23 Mini Mag

19 WIN a Good Guys mystery prize

31 PakBaby

24 WIN a mystery prize

35 Wardrobe Wake Up

25 4 mystery prizes to WIN

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Reaading Role Models

38 At Home with Fatherhood

32 WIN a pair of Glitter Baby Tights 32 WIN Milk Baby toothpaste

39 Biz Directory 41 School Holiday Activites Guide 42 Pirates 44 Out & About 46 Fav Pets/Competition Winners 48 Smile with a Local

cover Model: Marty Kelemete & his two year old son Keanu Photography: Thanks to the team at Insight Creative

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inBRIEF Family Event

PakClub

September what’s New

New Studio

15 September (5-7pm) Ahoy there me hearties! Come and join us for some pirate fun on 15 Sept (5-7pm) at Willows on Wheels.

Entry and equipment hire is all free and there will be lots of booty for the best-dressed pirates (see pages

Kids Boot Camp

42-43 for inspiration). Captain Bree will also be making naughty stowaways walk the plank. Food and drink available to purchase.

Domain Central Fitness are running a Kid’s Boot

Clothes Exchange

Camp with Louise every Thursday (4pm-4.45pm) for 7-12 year olds. It’s a fun way to teach kids about

The Lil One Photography Studio has just opened and specialises in newborn and baby photography. To celebrate their opening they are offering every new

fitness and includes ball skills, coordination, balance

9 September (10am-3pm)

and agility exercises. Cost: $9 per session or $75 for

mum a free photography session if it’s booked and

The Apex National Children’s Day is being held on 9 September (10am-3pm) at Lou Lister

completed before they turn 21 days. You will also

Park, Boundary St. The $5 entry fee will include train rides, jumping castles, face painting,

get an online gallery for 30 days and a free single

merry-go-round, food, drinks, fairy floss, a craft corner and lots more! Apex is a not-for-profit

image print. Go to lilonephotography.com for more

local organisation that directs proceeds back into the local community.

information or call 0416 272 5441.

8-10 September The ‘Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit’ stage production is coming to the Civic Theatre this month. Described as a A great new service has opened up which

and save money at the same time. They have

‘mischievous musical’, it celebrates 110 years since the

allows you to swap items of clothing

a range of good quality men’s, women’s,

book was printed by bringing Beatrix Potter’s famous

without exchanging money. All you have to

kids, babies and maternity stock available.

bunny and friends to the stage in a stylish and classic

do is take in a bag of unwanted clothes in

It’s open 10-12 noon Tuesdays and 10-11.30

production. The show lasts 55 minutes. Tickets cost $15

good condition and exchange for a bag of

Sundays at 38 Townsend St, Mysterton. For

for adults and kids over three.

clothes in the store - a great way to recycle

info email familysupport@saintpauls.tv

family flicks Event Cinemas $6 Weekend Family Flicks during September are ($6): 1-2 Sept - The 3 Stooges 8-9 Sept - Ice Age 4 (2D) 15-16 Sept - Brave (2D) This month also sees the release of Madagascar 3 (13 Sept) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dogs Day (20 Sept)

movies

Peter Rabbit

10 sessions. Call 4779 9333 for more info.

Walk to Remember 14 October The annual SANDS Walk to Remember memorial walk will take place on 14 Oct at Anzac Park, The Strand. Register online at www.sandstowmsville.org.

Call 4775 5957 for more info.

Pool Party 2 September Looking for something fun to do on Father’s Day? Why not join in the pool party at Kirwan Aquatic Centre from 10am-4pm. Free entry for dads all day.

Movies B lac k R iver Stadiu m Movies Under The Stars

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rience Movies Under The Star September is the last chance to expe Black River Stadium until next year.

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Horror 1 SeptEMBER - Ice Age 4 + Rocky Wish You Were Here 8 SeptEMBER - The Sapphires + When You’re Expecting + Magic Mike 15 SeptEMBER - What to Expect Bourne Legacy 22 SeptEMBER - Step It Up 4 + The tsman + TED www.pakmag.com.au SeptEMBER - Snow White & The Hun 29

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Show &Tell

Pak

Top5

Things to do

on Father’s Day Happy Father’s Day

The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids

Get to know...

[1] Brekky/Lunch at Aqua – Jupiters Casino [2] Picnic Lunch at Saunders Beach [3] Fish and Chips on the Strand [4] Cotters Markets in the Mall followed

by Lunch at Millie J’s

[5] Scenic drive to the Herveys Range

After playing Rugby League for the Cowboys and Titans, Clint Amos decided to settle in Townsville with his family and is now the Business Development Manager of the Cowboys. He is married to Hannah and has two children, Finn (2) and Poppy (2 mths)

“Heritage Tea Rooms”

review

By Tania Cox and Lorette Broekstra, RRP $12.99 (Allen and Unwin)

[1] What do you love about being a

[4] What did you want to be when you

father? Seeing my kids laugh and the

grew up? A Super Hero. I thought I was a

affection they show when you come

Ninja Turtle mixed with Spiderman there

home from work. You feel like you are their

for a while.

universe - it’s such an amazing feeling.

[2] Favourite way to relax with the family? Going for a walk along the Strand [3] What do you most enjoy cooking?

Everything. Thanks to Masterchef I think I can cook anything but Hannah will tell you differently. I’m ok at poached eggs and anything on the BBQ.

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[5] What do you never leave home without? Clothes?! Ha ha [6] What do you hope the kids don’t get from you? My receding hairline [7] Most dreamt about holiday destination? Bali or Thailand

What Makes

My Dad Happy This is a gorgeous little book by Tania ct Cox and Lorette Broekstra and is perfe talks It Day. er’s to read with dad on Fath with all about the things he loves doing y. happ his kids and why it makes him

[8] If you could grant one wish what would it be? To have no war or terrorism

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Education

The new National Curriculum has many benefits.

as 30% of children that are already experiencing

These include consistency across Australia for

some form of stress that is magnified by these

both students and teachers who move states

greater expectations at school.

Series

as well as the possibility of achieving a higher

Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey

Part of the new curriculum sets achievement

quality curriculum by drawing on expertise across the nation.

standards that describe the quality of learning your children should attain at different points in their schooling. The Naplan testing at years 2, 4, 6 and 8 provide an indicator as to how our children are measuring up to these standards.

This standardised and publicised type of student/school assessment was previously reserved only for high school years, particularly Year 12. Now that it’s being implemented in the Primary years it is putting a lot more pressure on our younger children, particularly since schools and teachers are also increasingly seeing these assessments as a way to see how they too are measuring up.

curriculum, there is no doubt that it is also causing a lot more stress for children, especially

Keeping Up

Some children are already stressed about falling behind at school so how can we help them cope with the new National Curriculum and it’s assessments, writes Jutta Dempsey

who are at risk of falling behind or who struggle with the Naplan tests?

[1] Make an appointment with the teacher to check what the school is going to do to assist your child.

[2] If there is a reason for the difference between ability and results, such as your child not finishing the test because they went to sickbay, make sure that the teacher assesses your child so that you have an accurate idea of your child’s performance.

[3] Obtain an independent assessment, by the Guidance Officer or an Educational Psychologist, if your child is behind in any areas and you know that they should not be. Have this assessment explained so that you understand what is going

So, while there are benefits to the new

Keeping Up

So, what can we do to protect these children

those who may already have been at risk of falling behind due to a myriad of reasons including learning disorders.

It’s important to remember that children learn at a different pace in early childhood and primary and haven’t yet fully developed their individual learning styles. It’s also important to remember that many learning disorders may not have

wrong with your child’s learning and strategies that will best help them.

[4] Implement a learning plan with the school, and if necessary, utilise private tutoring or computer programs.

[5] If it is an emotional difficulty causing the difference, obtain information and help for your child so that this is minimised for the future.

Schools will assist when they are aware of the problem and the strategies to best help.

been identified by the time Naplan tests start.

[6] Next time Naplan comes around, have your

Consequently the school cannot make special

strategies already in place. This may range from

provision for them in the assessments, as they

assistance from the learning support teachers,

would do for Year 12 students. The result is that

teacher aides, or guidance personnel in a one-

these children are not able to cope and may end

on-one or small group setting.

up feeling dumb, anxious or angry.

Whilst it is important to be proactive to ensure

Other children who may struggle to cope with

our children are not being negatively affected

these assessments are those with emotional

by Naplan tests, parents can also help minimise

difficulties and those experiencing problems at

the stress on our children by keeping a broader

home.

perspective. Be positive and encourage your

All in all we are not talking about a small minority of children here – it could be as many

children to do their best but also let them know that in the grander scheme of things, they really are not that important.

Helping your child [1] Be informed – stay in touch with the teacher [2] Get an assessment [3] Develop a plan of action (possibly including tutoring) [4] Be prepared for Naplan

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Catholic Education

the arts

Check out the latest with Catholic Education

Mulkadee 2012

Students travelled from all corners of the

involved – the students, teachers, the artistic

Diocese - from Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Winton,

leaders and the back stage crews involved in

Hughenden, Ingham, Charters Towers,

staging such a major concert performance,”

Burdekin, Bowen, Proserpine and Collinsville

Sandy said.

- to join children from Townsville schools.

Together they participated in the week long program that saw them learn and perform under the guidance of a group of highly experienced professional artists.

During July almost one thousand students from Catholic schools throughout the Townsville Diocese participated in Mulkadee 2012 at the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre.

The students began the program without prior knowledge of what musical, dance or dramatic pieces they would be learning and performing. Under the direction of their artistic leaders, they staged a professional

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journey throughout the week – taking them from a blank canvas to a professional production.

“For many of the children, particularly those from remote and rural towns, the opportunity to perform at a venue such as the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre was an experience in itself.”

concert production at the Townsville

Mulkadee is presented by Townsville Catholic

Entertainment & Convention Centre, to a

Education for students in Catholic schools in

packed audience.

the Townsville Diocese.

Well-known local theatre director, performer

For more information on the Mulkadee

and teacher, Sandy Neal, coordinated

program for Catholic schools, visit www.tsv.

Mulkadee 2012.

catholic.edu.au/mulkadee or follow on

“Mulkadee was a fantastic experience for all

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“We took the students on an amazing learning

facebook www.facebook.com/mulkadee

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Solutions collaborative

C

legal

matters

By Catherine Ross Accredited Family Law Specialist

Collaborative Law is a new process that enables everyone to win during family separation

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ollaborative Law is a fresh alternative for separated couples needing to divide their property and decide where their children will live. It provides a vehicle for couples to negotiate in good faith, free from the threat of litigation. It also gives them the opportunity to take control of their own matters and work together towards a solution.

Rather than each party ‘lawyering up’ and working against each other to achieve the best result for themselves, the idea is that the parties and their lawyers work collaboratively as a team to find creative solutions to meeting both parties’ needs. Of course compromises will need to be made, and a party may not always walk away with everything they want, but a ’win-lose’ scenario is avoided.

The collaborative process involves a series of four-way meetings between parties and their lawyers, rather than the traditional practice of each party meeting privately with their own lawyer, who then communicates with the other party’s lawyer and the Court.

In the four-way meetings, the parties and their lawyers decide in open discussions the issues that need to be dealt with, work out an action plan, and move together toward a final, enforceable agreement. Other professionals may be involved in the meetings to assist the parties reach an outcome, such as accountants, financial advisors, valuers and counsellors. All participating lawyers and other professionals must have been trained in the collaborative process.

What are the advantages of this process?

• You and your former partner control the process and the outcome • Support is provided by trained professionals from a variety of disciplines • Confidential and private • Future-focused, rather than dwelling on the past • Interest-based, non-adversarial negotiation • Ability to create win/win solutions • Painful and expensive court proceedings can be avoided Collaborative Law may not be for everyone but it is definitely not a soft option. It requires commitment to the process and to achieving an outcome suitable to both parties. Collaborative Law may be an excellent option for you and your former partner if you are both willing to: • prioritise the needs of your children, • communicate openly, honestly and respectfully, and to listen to each other, • acknowledge that each of you have needs that have to be addressed, and • be transparent in information sharing – putting all your cards on the table.

For more information contact MacDonnells Law on 4722 0220 to arrange an appointment with one of our Queensland-wide Family Law specialists who are accredited in the practice of Collaborative Law.

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Women Finance

The latest news and tips in the world of women, families and finance

Money news

By Fiona Thorogood

News QCCU

New home

loan specialist Queensland Country Credit Union has experienced a substantial growth in demand for home loans recently, a welcome sign of a possible recovery in the housing market.

The recent announcement to hold interest rates is also expected to continue to drive this trend.

Queensland Country Credit Union’s General Manager Sales and Service, Cameron Thompson said the increase in enquiries for lending had been notable in recent months.

“We have had limited enquiries about investment loans in the past 18 months, but more recently we’ve experienced keen interest from investors, particularly at the lower price end of the new home building market,” he said.

Certainty for your super!

Many Australians will amass a significant

charge but unfortunately, most binding

super nest egg over their working life so it’s

death benefit nominations are only valid

important to know for sure who will inherit

for three years, so they need to be updated

your super savings if you die prematurely.

reasonably regularly. However, that’s not

It is often assumed that our super will form part of our estate when we die and that the

Binding nominations can be amended at

but this may not be the case. Unlike other

any time, but remember, if the nomination

assets, your super cannot always be passed

expires your trustee may pay out your nest

on through your Will. Strictly speaking,

egg as if you had never entered a binding

the trustee of your super fund can decide

nomination at all.

the trustee’s decision may not reflect your wishes.

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change.

cash will be distributed in line with our Will,

who receives your super if you die, and

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always a bad thing as circumstances can

As with many aspects of superannuation, there can be varying tax implications for super payouts received as an inheritance.

Queensland Country Credit Union is preparing for continued growth by appointing a new mobile lender. Nicole Stainer recently joined the lending team to provide flexible support for working people.

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Circumcision is when the piece of loose skin that covers the tip of the penis is surgically removed, and it can be quite a perplexing problem if dad is circumcised and your little boy isn’t. I get many

HPV is the most common sexually

Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek

transmitted infection in Australia causing

said that the vaccine would protect

genital warts and cervical or anal cancer.

boys and increase the effectiveness of

When you bring your baby boy home the foreskin

the vaccination program for girls. It is

is still firmly attached. In many boys it gradually

estimated that a quarter of new HPV

becomes able to be retracted by about age two but

infections will be avoided by extending the

it may take until a boy reaches puberty for this to

vaccine to boys.

happen – this is quite normal. It is also normal for

Year 9 boys will also be able to get the vaccine at school under a catch-up program for the next two years.

firsT session

By Dr Julia Driscoll

parents asking how to take care of ‘things’.

little boys to touch “down there” – it’s how they learn

MEN’S Health aign Blue September is an annual camp ’s that aims to raise awareness of men health issues and is now in its 5th year

h in Australia. According to men’s healt up make advocate, Foundation 49, men h 49% of the population but use healt

what is usual.

Never forcibly retract the foreskin because it can alcoholism, obesity and smoking. g Lookout for Blue September Fundraisin to th events around Townsville this mon donate to.

cause infection or scarring. It is a good idea to wait until your son retracts it himself, and then just wash it like any other body part being careful to wash off all traces of soap, which can irritate.

Sometimes the tip of the penis may become red, sore and it may hurt to wee. This usually requires a visit to

services 30% less than women.

the doctor to check if it’s infected.

Too many men die each year from ented diseases that could have been prev by early detection or lifestyle changes

Dr Julia Driscoll is a doctor and she is also the author

including heart disease, cancer,

of “My Story”, an interactive children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For more information go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com www.pakmag.com.au

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Nutrition pak

By Ally Crofton, B.HlthSc (Hons), APD, AN

Product news

Milky Ways Milk is an excellent source of calcium, protein, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and zinc and therefore plays an important role in the diet of growing youngsters. For those unable to drink cow’s milk there is now a great range of alternatives available. Here’s a few we’ve compared to Pauls Trim Milk.

Soymilk There is a huge range of calcium-fortified soymilks available in supermarkets.

Sanitarium So Good Lite and Vitasoy Soy Milky Lite are lactose and dairy free, and are similar in terms of energy, protein and calcium content to Pauls Trim. So Good Lite is also additionally fortified with magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A, B12, B2 and B1.

Goat Milk Although not so popular in Australia, goat milk is actually the most popular animal milk in the world. It’s gentler on the stomach and often easier to digest. Pauls goat milk

Bega Stringers

Rice Milk Rice milk is produced from unsweetened brown rice, and is free of cholesterol, saturated fat and lactose. Sanitarium and Vitasoy enrich their rice milks with calcium to

Almond Milk Almond milk is a plant-based product and

but significantly lower in protein and calcium.

They’re made from 100% natural mozzarella cheese

Oat Milk

a suitable amount of energy and protein and they’re watch their weight though should consider cheese only an occasional food.

being lower in protein, Vitasoy Oat Milk is enriched with calcium and additional dietary fibre. Oat milk is suitable for those with dairy

If you have a nutrition related question,

or lactose intolerance and for vegetarians and

post it on the Nutrition Guru’s facebook

vegans.

wall and a dietitian will answer one

under five years of age.

nded

of our reader’s questions to feature in PakMag each month.

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Examples of one serve of calcium inclu • 250mL reduced fat milk • 250mL calcium fortified soymilk • 200g reduced fat yoghurt • 2 slices hard cheese e.g. cheddar

Age

Daily Intake

Serves

• 120g canned salmon (with bones)

4-8 years

700mg

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d Other sources of calcium include tinne as such s table vege n gree sardines, leafy il nuts, broccoli, spinach and bok choy, braz ). paste almonds and tahini (sesame seed

9-11 years 1000mg

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1300mg

4

12+ years

Q&A

bodies, Calcium is vital for growing young and ent and is needed for the developm as for maintenance of the skeleton as well neuromuscular and cardiac function.

The table below shows kids’ recomme daily intake of calcium:

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a good source of calcium. Children who need to

then another alternative is oat milk. Despite

slightly lower levels of lactose.

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and are a great snack for children since they contain

If nutty-tasting milk is not your cup of tea,

you are choosing is appropriate for children

requirements?

sticks of cheese that kids love peeling into strings.

intolerance. It is a natural source of Vitamin E,

cow’s milk, with a higher energy content and

Reader Question: How much calcium does my child need across the day, and what’s the best way to ensure they’re meeting these

Bega Original Stringers are individually wrapped

suitable for vegans and those with lactose

TIP: Always check the label to see if the milk

advice

review

also offers protein-enriched rice milk.

is similar in calcium and protein content to

nutrition

product

ensure similar levels to cow’s milk, and Vitasoy

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pakfood

with TROY WILLIAMS

kitchen kids Cornflake Biscuits

THE GOOD GUYS

pantry parents Recipe thanks to: Jan Maynard

Pumpkin & Prawn Soup

• 125g butter, chopped,

• 2-3 tbs peanut oil

at room temperature

• 1 onion, chopped finely

• 2/3 cup caster sugar

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

• 1-2 tblsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 & 1/4 cups self-raising flour

• 2 tbs Thai red curry paste

• 1 tbs milk

• 1.2 kg pumpkin, peeled & cubed

• 1 & 1/2 cups cornflakes

• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised

• 1/2 cup sultanas

• 3 cups chicken stock

Recipe thanks to: Diane Jensen

• 400ml can coconut cream • 8 - 12 shelled green prawns or • Fish sauce & lime juice to taste

Method

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with non-stick paper. Using electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla essence in a mixing bowl

Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then add the onion, garlic, ginger

until creamy. Add the flour and mix on low speed until just combined. Add

and curry paste. Stir-fry for a few minutes until fragrant, then add the

milk and mix until dough comes together. Using a wooden spoon, stir in

pumpkin and lemongrass. Cook, stirring one minute to coat pumpkin

cornflakes and sultanas, mix until well combined. Using 1 tbs of mixture,

with spices. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered until

roll into balls and place onto baking trays. Flatten slightly with a spatula.

the pumpkin is tender. Remove the lemongrass and blend the soup

Bake for 12-14 mins. Stand for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

with a hand blender. Add the coconut milk, bring back to a boil and add the prawns. Remove from the heat. Stand 5 minutes to allow prawns to heat through; season to taste with fish sauce and lime juice.

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Send in a recipe and photo to www.pakmag.com.au for your chance to win! Entries close: 18/09/2012

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Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

yourGUIDE

September 2012 entertainment & events DATE

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SEPT

blue = adults

• Mechanic • Cabinet Maker • Glazier • And many more...

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green = kids

VENUE Event Cinemas

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Family Flicks - THE THREE STOOGES

TIME 10:00 AM

FOR MORE INFO eventcinemas.com.au

COST $6

1/09/12

Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars - Ice Age 4 (PG) / Rocky Horror Picture Show (M)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

Cost

1/09/12

Pinnacles Art Gallery

Creative Generations Excellence Awards until 30 September

3:30 PM

4721 5859

Cost

1/09/12

IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus

Australian Breastfeeding Association - World Breastfeeding Week

9:30 AM

4775 6984

1/09/12

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

57th Townsville Art Awards and Townsville Open Award

10:00 AM

1300 878 001

Free

1/09/12

Queen Street, Ayr

Burdekin Water Festival Grand Street Parade & Mardi Gras

4:00 PM

www.burdekinwaterfestival.com.au

Free

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

10:00 AM

www.townsvillesouthoztag.com

Free

2/09/12

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4727 9011

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10:00 AM

4723 3447

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10:00 AM

4773 8819

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3/09/12

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12:00 PM

4775 7555

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4/09/12

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1:00 PM

4775 7555

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Townsville Civic Theatre

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11:00 AM

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4/09/12

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Townsville & District Multiple Birth Assoc - Coffee mornings

9:30 AM

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4/09/12

Flinders Street Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

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5/09/12

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Australian Breastfeeding Association - Trusting your Instincts

9:30 AM

4775 6984

5/09/12

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10:00 AM

0430 233 055

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5/09/12

The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

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5/09/12

Townsville Civic Theatre

Morning Melodies - Morning Tea with Keith Potger

11:00 AM

www.ticketshop.com.au

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5/09/12

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Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

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6/09/12

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Baby Rhyme Time

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4773 8819

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4775 7555

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9:30 AM

0411 056 483

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4775 7555

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4788 8201

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National Children’s Day

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9/09/12

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9:00 AM

www.australianevents.com.au

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www.thecurestartsnow.org

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11.00am

4759 2050

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10/09/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

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10/09/12 The Women's Centre

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12:00 PM

4775 7555

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Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit - Celebrating 110 Years

10:00 AM

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12/09/12 Directions Learning & Behaviour Guidance Relationship Guru- Social Skills Course

3:30 PM

4721 5859

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10:00 AM

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Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

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Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

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Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

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14/09/12 Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

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17/09/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

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12:00 PM

4775 7555

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Townsville & District Multiple Birth Assoc - Coffee mornings

9:30 AM

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Australian Breastfeeding Association - Your Body after Childbirth

9:30 AM

4775 6984

19/09/12

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10:00 AM

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Playgroup

9:30 AM

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Storytime

10:00 AM

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9:30 AM

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21/09/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

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21/09/12 Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

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Movies Under the Stars - Step It Up 4 (PG) plus The Bourne Legacy (M)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

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23/09/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Dorothy the Dinosaur's Beach Party

10:00 AM

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23/09/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Dorothy the Dinosaur's Beach Party

12:30 PM

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24/09/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

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24/09/12 The Women's Centre

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3:30 PM

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4721 5859

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Townsville & District Multiple Birth Assoc - Coffee mornings

9:30 AM

0412 085 933

25/09/12 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

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3:30 PM

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10:00 AM

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11:00 AM

4773 8871

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26/09/12 The Women's Centre

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9:30 AM

4775 7555

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26/09/12 Directions Learning & Behaviour Guidance Relationship Guru - Social Skills Course

3:30 PM

26/09/12 Directions Learning & Behaviour Guidance In a Nutshell - School Holiday - Social Emotional Intelligence Course for kids

4721 5859

$55

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26/09/12 Thuringowa Central Library

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10:00 AM

4773 8819

26/09/12 Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Art Centre

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11:00 AM

4773 8871

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27/09/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

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27/09/12 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

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27/09/12 Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Art Centre

Paper Mache Workshop

11:00 AM

4773 8871

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28/09/12 Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

28/09/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

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$55

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hile a traditional christening is held

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baby being welcomed and officially introduced,

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legal status, many celebrants perform these

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bound journal, which you will add their photo

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of the ceremony and ask guests to say their

• Light a candle and make a wish that on

wish to the camera.

every birthday you will light the candles on the

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birthday cake and celebrate what a miracle and

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blessing your child is.

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represent someone important in the child’s life.

the special occasion.

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Tara works full time in childcare and devotes herself to her two small children (both under three). So, like many mums she is very busy and has neglected her appearance and fashion sense.

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campaign the State Library of Queensland has launched the Dads Read Program with the aim of raising awareness of the importance and benefits of fathers reading with their children, particularly in their early developmental years.

The Libraries offer a great resource that’s freely accessible to everybody in the community. They also play a significant role in promoting reading amongst children through their various activities ranging from baby rhyme times to school holiday

Most parents are aware that reading with young

activities. If you haven’t visited your local library

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There is strong evidence that suggests boys don’t see reading as cool and often prefer to spend time outside with mates or helping dad “do stuff”. For this reason it is critical that fathers encourage their sons to read by being positive role models.

If you find reading and literacy a challenge, the public libraries in the region from Mackay to Hinchinbrook and out to Charters Towers, called “Literate communities are empowered communities”. This Queensland based programme

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Shane Webcke and Matt Bowen are supporting campaigns to encourage dads to be positive reading role models, especially for their sons, writes John Scott

Ways to encourage boys to read: •

Go to the library as a family so your kids can see both mum and dad borrowing books and also so dad can help them choose books.

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Make reading at home a normal activity that’s part of your daily routine. Even if dad is seen enjoying reading newspapers or magazines, they will begin to see reading as an activity to embrace.

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Dads should take the time to sit with their sons and read together. This enables you to talk about what he is reading and show that you are genuinely interested.

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Ahoy me hearties...Let’s play

Pirates

This month is the tenth anniversary of the international Talk Like a Pirate Day (19 September).

It’s a silly idea but a good excuse for a pirate play date during the holidays. Who doesn’t love the excitement of reading maps and hunting for treasure, sword fighting and walking the plank?

X Marks the Spot Pirate Ship

Anchor

Open up some big empty cardboard

Trace the shape of an anchor on to

boxes and stick them together in

thick cardboard, cut it out and cover

the shape of a boat. Cover the box

in aluminium foil.

in coloured cardboard, crepe paper or paint it, and then add decorations like portholes, blue cardboard waves to the bottom of the boat and a Jolly Roger flag.

Treasure Chest Use a box with cardboard for the curved lid. Paint it and then embellish with yellow or gold coloured cardboard for the edges and gold lock.

GET yer Pirate Gear Aye Aye Pirate Activities

• Pirate hat, captain’s hat or bandana • Eye patch • Plain T-shirt, striped top or frilly shirt • Rolled up pants (or cut the bottom of an old pair

• Treasure hunt

of pants in a jagged pattern)

• Walk the plank (a piece of wood)

• Red or black sash around waist

• Pirate races - players race to put on

• Moustache & beard - draw stubble with face paint

pirate hat, eye patch, wig and pair of

• Removable pirate tattoos • Parrot to sit on shoulder

big gumboots and run to one end of the garden and back.

• Swords, telescope, bag of gold coins and treasure map

• Make boats and treasure chests out of play dough.

• Give each pirate two black circles cut out of cardboard – they must put one spot on the ground and stand on it, then put the next spot down and stand on it and so on until they reach the finish line.

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• Take photos of each pirate and make up a logbook of the pirate crew.

• Sword fights

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• Ancient treasure maps - screw the

• Eye patches - black cardboard

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and string

burn it around the outside and wipe a used tea bag over it to make it look old. Then get the kids to draw on the map when dry using a lead pencil or

• Swords - thick cardboard painted or covered in aluminium foil.

• Telescopes

black pen.

In the Galley • Pirate grog – little apple juice poppers or lemonade

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• Jelly boats (cut oranges in half,

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out&about

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Hannah, Layla & Haydon dressing up

for PakClub

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Fun on the giant slide at the Bohleva

Harley enjoying PakClub at Townsvi

Hanging around at the Bohlevale Scho

lle Mini Golf

Sophia at PakClub

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Kahliya at PakClub

Celine at PakClub

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Funny

stories Thanks to 4TO and Minty

Laughs local

Since it’s FATHER’S DAY this month we have been discussing dads on Facebook and this is what some of you had to say about the dads in your lives:

Winner

Joanna McEwan

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“My Dad says the funniest things (in broad Scottish accent) like:

“My dad is the best dad in the whole entire world of dads!”

Anita Cooney

“I’ve just seen something I have nae see in years” “What’s that dad?”

“White dog sh**e”

Sharnee Dimarco

“My Dad is supercallafragilisticexpiallidocious even though he sometimes smells atrocious!”

Tanya Sells “My Dad is absolutely terrible at home DIY but I still appreciate all the help he gives me”

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Love you dad, you may be dysfunctional, but you are funny as hell x x”

Kylie Morgan “My daughter was nearly two when she first said (after a morning out with daddy): “Haddie is a baby, Bronte is a girl, mummy is a lady and daddy is a ‘SuperMAN”. Now she tells everyone much to daddy’s delight.”

“My two year old seems to think Daddy is hers ONLY. Plain and simple. He’s the one who kisses the boo boos and scares away the monsters.

“MY DAD!! Nooooo, my Dad”

Briella Canton “My Dad is the best because he lets me ride on my bike but he’s not a good Dad when he gets cranky at me!”