PakMag Cairns - Feb 2018 Issue 128

ISSUE: Feb 2018

128

CAIRNS

NEWBORNS: THINGS NOBODY TELLS YOU

WHY DO KIDS FIDGET? TINY TOTS ACTIVIY GUIDE LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

ALLIED HEALTH HOME: ON TREND

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CONTENTS 06 Entertainment: Check It Out 09 The Thing Is...

With Bree James 10 Feature: Love, Love, Love 13 Allied Health: What is it and

Why do we Need it?

17 Education: Why do

Kids Fidget?

21 Principal’s Pen 25 10 Things You Need to Stop

Doing Now 28 The PakMag Experts 31 Bump, Bub and Beyond:

Things Nobody Ever Tells You

About Newborns 32 Bump, Bub and Beyond: WIN 35 What’s On Guide 37 Mini Mag 45 Tiny Tots Activity Guide 53 Parenting: Changes to

Benefits and Rebates

for Childcare 54 Celebrate: Sporty Spree 57 Identifying Challenges in

Your Child 61 Health 63 Romantic Recipes 64 Snapped 67 AFL Cairns Juniors Snapped 69 Entrepreneur: Lauren Baker The Millennial Finance Coach 70 Business 72 Home with Caro & Kingi:

On Trend 74 Are Your Pets Part of Your

Emergency Plan?

Welcome to the February edition of PakMag. I’m really going to make an effort this year to not talk about how fast the year is going. I feel like every year we talk about how we “can’t believe it’s February already, it was Christmas two minutes ago!” When we talk like that, it perhaps indicates that it has time has slipped by without us noticing, and that’s no way to live. So, join me this year in living life and appreciating every moment!

With the big kids back at school (yippee!), this month we’re focussing on the little ones. Our Tiny Tots Guide on page 45 is the ultimate guide to activities available for Under 5s in Cairns.

We’re continuing our New Year’s resolution to be healthier this year, and our feature on Allied Health is a great way to get to grips with your options health wise.

Do your kids fidget? Learn how fidgeting and learning can be linked and the best practises to encourage healthy behaviours when it comes to this issue, on page 17.

We’re busily preparing for our Easter event in March and details will be released very soon, so make sure you’ve liked our Facebook page for updates.

Until next time, have a great month and don’t forget to tell them you read it in PakMag.

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief On the cover Ella Bartram having fun at Cairns Indoor Sports (home of Inflatable Kingdom), www.inflatablekingdom.com.au Cover Photography Blueclick Photography, www.blueclickphotography.com Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a PO Box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 / Unit 5, 78 Anderson St, Cairns fb facebook.com/pakmagcairns t #pakmag

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT Taipans Home Games When: Saturday, 3 February, 6.30pm Where: Cairns Convention Centre More Info: www.taipains.com Get behind the Cairns Taipans and come watch them take on the Sydney Kings. Tickets are on sale now.

Cairns Biggest Sign On Day When: Saturday, 10 February, 10.00am to 3.00pm Where: Cairns Convention Centre More Info: www.bigsignonday.com Hop along and discover everything about the sport you’d like to play!

Free Family Event

Valentine’s Day Class Modern Pantry When: Saturday, 3 February, 10.00am to 12.00pm Where: Modern Pantry More Info: www.eventbrite.com Spread the love! In this class you experience the cooking of chocolate caramel tarts, mini red velvet cakes and mint chocolate truffles.

Tickets are on sale now.

Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets When: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 9.00am to 3.00pm Where: Mt Sheridan Plaza More Info: www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Established as an outlet for local artists, and local growers there are now over 35 stalls of FNQ’s best artists and craftspeople displaying and selling their work direct to the public.

AFL Cairns Come and Try Day When: Sunday, 11 February, 10.00am to 1.00pm Where: AFL Cairns More Info: www.aflcairns.com.au/juniors What jumper will you be wearing this year? New players must be turning six this year and when registering, proof of age will be required.

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How to Power Up Your Productivity When: Tuesday, 13 February Where: Pullman Reef Casino More Info: www.cbwc.org.au Guest speaker Kate Christie will provide you with key tips, strategies and tricks to help you manage your time.

Mount Peter Residential State Challenge - NRL Trial Match When: Saturday, 17 February, 5.30pm Where: Barlow Park More Info: www.ticketlink.com.au Support your NQ Toyota Cowboys as they take on the West Tigers in this Trial Match, the first to be played in Cairns since 2015.

SAVE THE DATE TAS Kindy and Prep - Open Days When: Saturday, 3 March, 9.00am to 12.00pm at Kewarra Beach When: Saturday, 10 March, 9.00am to 12.00pm at White Rock More Info: www.tas.qld.edu.au

The Thing Is

The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

School has been back a couple of weeks, the routines have been established (as much as any family can be organised, ha ha!), and the kids are making new and solidifying old friendships. Everything seems to be going well, then ‘BAM!’ your child is upset because of a bully making their lives a misery.

The thing is, up and down relationships are a part of everyone’s life at some point. But it’s important to know the difference between a row between friends and when your child is being bullied. Children can be relentless. I know that all too well.

I certainly was not a popular child when I grew up, in fact, quite the opposite. My childhood was day after day of tears due to severe bullying to the point I started playing with and helping the special needs kids. Then one day, one of the girls pushed me backwards down 12 stairs, and my teacher suggested that from then on I should hang out in the classroom during lunch breaks and do jobs for her. I cleaned storerooms, did photocopying, and helped her do heaps of jobs. I was happier, and I found my role in the school. It was the beginning of my finding my role in life.

Unfortunately, in high school the bullying continued, one afternoon riding home from school, my front tyre came off over a speed hump because someone had undone the bolts. My mum was furious and told the Principal.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t contend with all 1,200 students laughing at the situation in assembly the next day, and mocking me for months after!

I have so many stories that I laugh about now, but when I look back at those hurtful times, I realise how hard it must have been for my mum, as well as me.

I didn’t know it then, but I had something inside me that helped me deal with my situation in a constructive way.

It’s something I count myself lucky for, as without it, my experience may have been a more tragic one.

Bullying sucks, it really does, and in the digital age it is even scarier as at least I could go home from school, and the bullying stopped so I got a break from it. Unfortunately, our kids these days often aren’t that lucky.

With stories in the news about children who suicide as a result of relentlessly being put down, told they’re worthless and even being physically bullied, it really puts into perspective how much we really have to do as a society to stop this epidemic. We know all too well of the keyboard warriors who criticise others from the comfort of their own homes and it is all too easy for children to get into this habit too. Cowardly bullies and anonymous messaging apps are a recipe for disaster.

These times are very different to when I was being bullied at school, and my mum could physically see my wounds most of the time. But the injuries to selfconfidence, self-belief and self-worth, caused by cyber bullying, are invisible.

Thankfully, I have grown into a resilient person as a result of my experiences, and was lucky that from an early age, I realised I had my own special place in the world. But explaining to a child that they are special, when they just want to fit in, is truly difficult.

Show your kids how even the most successful people have been where they are. People from Oprah to Tony Robbins, Charlize Theron to Jim Carrey have all come out the other side. Adversity is not always a negative; it can ignite a fighting spirit that can lead us to do incredible things.

Something for us all to ponder more.

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LOVE, Love, Love, LOVE, Love LOVE STORY Bree James

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They say love makes the world go round, but with more distractions and everyone getting busier and busier, are we loosing the ability to really connect to people and love with our whole hearts? I think so.

I read an article recently that warned that loneliness and social isolation have the risk of becoming a greater public health threat than obesity. However, we can interact with pretty much anyone, anywhere at any time; our world is more connected than it has ever been.

How is loneliness even possible?

I thought about it some more and realised that personally I have felt quite lonely the past few years, even though I have a lot of great people and things in my life to keep me busy. So I can only imagine what life is like for someone who doesn’t have these things and how lonely they would feel.

So why is loneliness on the increase?

I believe it’s because of a lack of quality connections with others.

Many of us have war scars from life, where we have ‘loved and learned’ and it makes us very weary to let others in. A lot of us hold people at arm’s length so that we cannot be hurt by them and so that we don’t hurt them too. But the downside to doing that is that we feel like no one really understands us, we aren’t really close to anyone, and we feel lonely, unworthy, and unloved.

Most of us are living life a bit like a robot; do what needs to be done, keep your emotions stable and try not to let anyone upset you or anyone around you, and above all keep moving forward at all costs.

So what should we do if we are not feeling the love?

Here are a few things to think about.

1. Work out your love language. If you haven’t read “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman, it’s a great read. It helps you identify how you show love to others, and also what you need to feel loved by others. You rate whether Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving of Gifts, Quality Time, or Physical Touch is most important to you to give love and receive love.

You could show your love through Acts of Service, but to feel loved you need Words of Affirmation. The problem that happens is that people around us feel love in a different way from us too. So, to feel loved, your partner may need to receive gifts, but you don’t show your love that way very often. But once you know your love language and that of those around you, you are better at giving and receiving love.

•• Write down some things you could do for your lover, children, family, friends, colleagues and community to show them that you love them. The more love we show others, often the more love we feel.

•• If you are up for it, you can also do the opposite to all of these questions too.

3. Take some time out. It’s really hard to get clarity on your life when you are in it. Get some alone time so that you have time to reflect and have some honest conversations with yourself, even if it’s an hour to go for a walk.

4. Do an audit. Take a look at your life and write down all of the things that make you feel less love. Less love for yourself, less love for others, and less love for the planet.

I stopped watching TV three years ago, limited my engagement with negative news, stopped doing things that made me feel less love for myself (eating crappy food, and not taking care of my body), and began trying my best to do better for the planet. Even cutting down by 10 per cent will make a difference to your life, like only hopping on social media between 8pm and 9pm once a day. Observe how things in your life make you feel.

5. Plan some connection time. Everyone needs attention. But with less time, we give less of it to the people we love and not in the way that they want.

What gets planned has more chance of getting done than just going with the flow. Work out the top ten people (or however many people you want to connect with) and plan them in.

•• Do a phone roster. Call parents every Saturday, call brother first Saturday of the month, call friend every Wednesday.

•• Have a socialising plan. Do lunch monthly with BFF, do dinner fortnightly with partner, plan a girls get together bi-monthly.

•• Have a weekend/holiday plan. Annual holiday with family, 3 weekends away, annual girls weekend, annual weekend to yourself. What does it look like?

What do you want to do?

•• Work out some rituals. What are little things you can do daily to give love to yourself? Exercise, yoga, meditate, have a bath? Write on little pieces of paper all the things you do to give love to yourself, put them in a jar and pull one out at random every day if you need variety.

2. Work out what you want. It’s paper and pen time.

It’s very easy to be negative, cold and robotic in this world.

So we need to get clarity, and focus on what is important to us and those around us, and make considered decisions that help us have more love in our life.

•• Write down the qualities you love about yourself that are important to you.

To give more love, and get more love, it starts with you.

Only you can control the love in your life.

•• Write down the qualities you want the world to see in you. Are you showing them?

•• Write down the qualities you want from the people in your life.

•• Write down the things you want more of in life.

So please, love yourself as much as you can, and do things that light your fire and fuel it with all the things you need to keep burning. Only then can we can warm others, have them drawn to us and in turn, hopefully fuel the fire within them too.

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Health

Allied Health: What is it and Why do we need it?

STORY Rose Foster

Allied health is the term used to describe a broad range of healthcare professionals who don’t fall under the category of doctor, nurse or dentist. Allied health practitioners help patients with a range of conditions and illness including diagnosing and treating. Often, their role is to help patients to live their best life possible in terms of health, pain management and their ability to live as close to a ‘normal’ life as possible.

When it comes to healthcare, sometimes navigating the plethora of options can be confusing. Our first port of call is generally our GP, which is a great first step in moving forward with our, or our children’s health issues.

By definition, GPs deal with general health issues, but when more specific treatment is required, a referral to a specialist or allied health professional may be needed.

That said, for many allied health services, a referral is not always necessary, but without fully understanding what allied health is and how these practitioners can help, many patients can feel lost in knowing where to start.

So, let us guide you through the most common types of allied health professionals and when you should see them.

Chiropractor Chiropractors help with more than just neck and back pain; their purpose is to remove interference to the body’s natural healing power. It’s a holistic method of treatment that can help with numerous problems. For children, it may surprise you to hear that chiropractic treatment can be successful in assisting with issues such as colic, tongue-tie, digestive issues and behavioural problems.

Physiotherapist Generally, physiotherapists help with physical development, rehabilitation and improved movement.

If your child is experiencing physical developmental delays (i.e. there is a significant delay in meeting milestones), they have an unusual posture or they have low tone, a physiotherapist may be able to help.

These professionals will work with your child to assess their limitations, set goals for their physical improvement and help your child in their journey to achieving these goals.

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Health

Speech Pathologist

Dietitian

If your child has a developmental issue related to their speech i.e., they stutter, are missing speech milestones or struggle to articulate, the obvious choice is to see a speech pathologist. But despite what the name suggests, speech pathology is not simply about speech. Speech pathologists can help with cognitive-communication skills (including aiding cognitive processes related to attention, memory and awareness), social language (including understanding the different ways to communicate and following conversation rules), and even swallowing and feeding issues.

The very word ‘dietitian’ comes with a certain connotation of losing weight and healthy eating, but these professionals deal with behavioural issues and digestive issues, and they can also provide a plan for children with special healthcare needs such as cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities.

Occupational Therapist Referred to as OTs, these professionals help people improve their everyday lives by improving their ability to perform tasks. Whether your child has an injury, physical disability, psychological problem or intellectual disability, an OT can help your child develop independent living skills, or maximise your child’s ability to perform tasks themselves. OT treatment is tailored to the individual’s situation.

Osteopath Osteopaths treat musculoskeletal problems and for children, osteopathy can help with the effects of cerebral palsy, developmental dysplasia of the hips and growing pains. For babies, walking issues and foot pain can be resolved through this type of treatment.

Psychologist Psychologists are trained to help with issues that may prevent children (and adults) from reaching their full potential from a mental standpoint. Managing behavioural issues, helping with coping mechanisms, dealing with emotional challenges and working with patients with anxiety are amongst the most common ways that psychologists help.

And the list doesn’t stop there. There are a multitude of different specialists that you and your child could benefit from seeing depending upon your ailments and issues.

For example, services such as Innate Therapies offer counselling but use a technique called Clayfield to treat children and adults who have experienced trauma. The concept behind this integrates physiological and psychological elements. Through therapy combining touch, patients experience a level of security which helps them overcome PTSD and trauma related problems. You can find out more about this type of therapy at our website, or by visiting www.innatetherapies.com

And sometimes, looking into allied health doesn’t have to be as a result of an issue. It’s important that we know that we’re living the best life possible. Pharmacists are classed as allied health professionals and can help you to understand your body and how to ensure you remain healthy and recover quickly. At Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy, for example, their myDNA tests help you discover the best types of exercise for your body, which foods you should eat and which you should avoid, and how each medicine will affect you (to make sure you’re taking the most effective medication for you). Bree went to try out these tests, check them out below.

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Finding the right allied health professional for you may take time as the issue may not be immediately apparent.

Working together with your GP can really help point you in the right direction. Sometimes, you may simply want to take steps yourself to figure out which type of therapy works best for you and your child.

For many problems, there’s no right or wrong solution. Some problems can be treated just as effectively by one as another. Sometimes a combination of therapies will be necessary. One important thing to remember is that no matter what therapy is needed, it is generally the case that early diagnosis and treatment makes for better results, so if you think your child needs to see a professional, don’t delay.

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Education

Why do kids fidget?

STORY Kait Cummins, Occupational Therapist, The Play Project.

Ever wondered why your child fidgets so much and if it’s something you should be worried about?

Have you ever noticed how your energy changes when you've been sitting for a while compared to when you walk to the fridge to grab a drink? This happens because moving helps us to regulate our attention. Think back to how much you learnt when your kindergarten teacher made you sit and watch how to cut and paste a picture, compared to how much you learnt by actually doing the activity yourself.

Today there are more than 33,000 research papers that demonstrate the impact and importance of movement and learning. As adults, we have dozens of strategies that we use every day to support us to move in subtle and appropriate ways to allow us to maintain the

attention that we need to complete tasks efficiently and concentrate well. Some of us exercise, meditate, drink coffee, snack while we work, play with our jewellery, tap our feet or cross and uncross our legs. We are in charge of our body and generally our environment so whenever we feel the need to, we can stand up and move, grab a snack or change tasks to allow us to keep our body in an optimal state for learning or working.

Just like us, kids learn best through movement, so they instinctively find ways to help their body attend and focus. The difference is that kids are still learning what their body likes, what works in different situations (e.g. how to concentrate when sitting on the mat versus playing soccer) along with the rules or social expectations of the environment.

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Education

For many kids, given the right environment and teachers, they learn this well and can adapt their body and fidget strategies to the demands of the task and environment. For others, there are other factors to consider, including: •• Overstimulation from technology. This is especially evident in kids who watch TV or play devices before school.

This is where an experienced occupational therapist can help.

Through assessment and observation, they can support parents and teachers to identify strategies to enable the child to either manage or overcome the fidgeting behaviours.

Some general examples of effective strategies include:

•• Lack of opportunities for intensive movement during the day, like getting their heart rate up.

•• Eliminate technology including the TV from the morning routine.

•• Working their muscles and banging and crashing.

•• Get to school early to allow lots of time to play on the climbing equipment before school. The Raising Children Network recently released the new Australian guidelines for healthy living which suggest that kids need two to three hours of active play per day of which at least one hour should be moderate to intense play, like running and climbing.

•• Asking them to sit still for too long. The attention span of a child is generally their age plus two, so of a typically developing five-year-old, you could expect them to sit still and listen for around seven minutes.

•• Poor core strength or low muscle tone. This makes holding the sitting position very difficult for some children, and they will need to move more frequently to rest and reset their muscles.

•• Food sensitivities. A qualified dietitian, naturopath or nutritionist who specialises in working with children can help you identify if there may be food related triggers.

•• Neurological conditions; such as ADHD, ASD and sensory processing differences.

•• Anxiety.

•• Children who have been exposed to neglect or trauma.

Does fidgeting have a positive or negative effect on concentration and learning?

•• Walk or ride to school. Be sure to let the child carry their own backpack as the weight provides ‘heavy work’ into their muscles and joints which gets their body ready for learning.

•• Complete short movement breaks throughout the day. These are best when transitioning between tasks.

•• Minimise processed foods in their diet, and align as closely as possible to the Australian healthy food guidelines for portion sizes and recommended daily intake amounts as fussy eaters tend to crave foods that exacerbate their fidgeting. A dietitian or nutritionist can help support you with this.

Kids are programmed to do what makes their body feel best, but what makes them feel best is not always the same as what helps them learn best. While lots of kids can listen and concentrate well by playing with an object in their hands or wandering around the room, other kids become more distracted by these attempts to self-regulate. The best approach for a parent or teacher is to observe how the child is learning while they are fidgeting and how much their fidgeting is impacting on the learning, safety and comfort of others. When the fidgeting is interfering with one of these areas, then support is recommended.

•• Limit the length of time the child is expected to sit still and whenever possible provide hands-on and multi-sensory learning opportunities, e.g. music, smart board, small group activities or games.

How can fidgeting be managed for best learning results?

If these strategies are having very little impact, a referral to a paediatrician or occupational therapist is recommended.

The better we can understand the exact cause of the behaviour, the more effective the interventions can be.

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•• Brain food, crunchy snacks and drink bottles that have a straw nose are great for supporting attention and concentration.

•• Sit and move cushions, wobble stools, weighted lap pillows, and discrete fidget toys like elastic bands or blue tac when introduced with clear boundaries can also help.

Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail Liam Kenny This month we are celebrating Good Counsel Playgroup’s first birthday and the grand opening of our fabulous new outdoor play area. Good Counsel Playgroup operates every Friday morning from 9.00am to 11.00am and caters for children from 0 – 5. It is run by two volunteer teachers who provide an extensive range of activities for little ones to enjoy.

After a successful first year we have expanded! Last year we received a $10,000 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund which we have put towards creating a remarkable outdoor space for the children to enjoy. Our new features include a cubby house, outdoor playground, sandpit, sensory tubs, gardening space, outdoor art space and lots more. This new space will allow the children to learn about their environment, develop muscle strength and co-ordination, satisfy their need for exploration and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

St Rita’s SCHOOL, SOUTH JOHNSTONE Catholic Education on behalf of Greg Hoare Staff and students of St Rita’s School South Johnstone eagerly awaited the arrival of their new Principal, Mr Greg Hoare, and as school commenced a few weeks ago, they welcomed him with excitement.

After much thought and prayer, Mr Hoare’s decision to move to South Johnstone is a happy one. It will bring him closer to his family, who unfortunately have not been able to relocate during the last two years.

That said, the school that he is leaving, St Michael’s School, Gordonvale will miss him, but Catholic Education thanks him for his valuable contribution to the Gordonvale community and wishes him all of God’s blessings in his new endeavours.

So, welcome Mr Hoare, we are excited about what the 2018 school year holds for us all. principal.johnstone@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stritascps.qld.edu.au

principal@gcps.qld.edu.au www.gcps.qld.edu.au

St Anthony’s ST ANTHONY’S School, SCHOOL Dimbulah DIMBULAH Kath Porter Welcome everyone to the 2018 school year. Our students and their parents are ready for an exciting year ahead.

The beginning of the year symbolises the renewal of our commitment to quality learning and teaching by our students and staff. Staff have been busy over the holidays focusing on and planning the best outcomes for our students for their learning journey this year. As a school we are looking forward to celebrating the year ahead with our staff and students at our whole school Mass in the first few weeks of school.

ST Clare’s CLARE’s St SCHOOL, Tully TULLY School, Narelle Harney 2018 is going to be an amazing year at St. Clare’s School, Tully!

In addition to the quality learning and teaching, sporting activities, extra curricular activities and our celebrations each term, we are preparing for our 90th Anniversary.

All past students, staff and families are invited to join us in 2018 to celebrate our wonderful school. The main celebrations will be conducted on Friday, 14 September with a mass of thanksgiving and other activities. Friday evening will see a ‘reunion event’. Celebrations will continue on Saturday, 15 September with a roll call midafternoon and student performances at 5.00pm followed by our 90th Anniversary Fete activities until late.

We are very fortunate to welcome Mr Joel Tomkinson to our staff and know that our students are thrilled to have Mr T as their teacher in 2018.

Come one, come all! We are excited about our celebrations and welcome everyone to our school to join in the fun. We’ve had many physical changes to our school environment during the past ten years and would love to share our new facilities with the wider community.

principal.dimbulah@cns.catholic.edu.au www.sta.qld.edu.au

secretary.tully@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stclares.qld.edu.au

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Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN Mackillop Catholic College, Mount Peter Luke Reed Driving to school recently, I saw an alert signage was displaying a safety message about texting while driving: “Chin up – Eyes Front”! Be alert to what is happening around you; both up close and on the horizon.

This year, Catholic schools across Queensland are focusing on ‘Discovering New Horizons’ as a unifying theme in the lead-up to Catholic Education Week. At MacKillop Catholic College, we are certainly focusing on new horizons. We have just welcomed over 100 new students and their families as well as a dozen new staff member to our community.

Sixty Prep students have enthusiastically embarked on their journey in ‘big school’; their energy is contagious.

2018 sees us growing to Year 5; teachers are using our innovative learning spaces to engage students’ imaginations; and our new library space has come to life stimulating inquiry and wonder.

We are also designing the first phase of secondary education in readiness for Year 7 in 2020. Visit our website, give us a call 4045 5262, or just drop by. This is an exciting time for us; you are very welcome to join us! office.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au

ST Joseph’s JOSEPH’S St School, SCHOOL, Atherton ATHERTON Catholic Education on behalf of Donna Maxsted Catholic Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Donna Maxsted to the position of Principal at St Joseph’s Atherton.

Mrs Maxsted takes on this senior leadership role following Reverend Michael Lindsay’s departure.

Mrs Maxsted has held several Principal roles in her leadership career including Sacred Heart School Corryong, Victoria, St Mary’s Primary School Charleville, Queensland and St Patrick’s Primary School Mitcheel, Queensland.

Her qualifications include a Diploma of Education (Primary), Graduate Certificate of Catholic Education and is currently completing her Master of Educational Leadership through the Australian Catholic University McAuley Campus, Brisbane.

Please join us in welcoming Mrs Maxsted to St Joseph’s.

We look forward to her contribution to the school and parish community. principal.atherton@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjoeys.qld.edu.au

GOOD Counsel COUNSEL College, COLLEGE, INNISFAIL Good Catholic Education on behalf of Dora Luxton Catholic Education has finalised the transition leadership team for Good Counsel College, Innisfail for 2018.

Joining experienced Acting Principal Dora Luxton will be leading educators and school leaders Bob Knight and Reverend Michael Lindsay. Ms Luxton has been appointed Acting Principal for the first half of 2018 while a national recruitment process is undertaken to select a new Principal. She recently retired as the foundation Principal of Assisi College on the Gold Coast, a Prep-Year 12 school with more than 1,300 students.

“The community has made me feel very welcome, and with Bob and Michael we look forward to guiding the renewal of the college over the next six months,” she said. “Our style is very much about engaging with our college families to ensure their children get the best possible education we can provide”.

Bob Knight is a former Catholic school Principal in Ingham and Stanthorpe and was Head of College at the Australian Technical College in Townsville. More recently he was Executive Officer (Education) at the Queensland Catholic Education Commission.

Reverend Michael Lindsay is the immediate past Principal of St Joseph’s School, Atherton. Prior to this appointment, Reverend Michael was the Assistant Principal - Religious Education at St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba.

Cairns Catholic Education Services Executive Director Bill Dixon said “We’ve listened to the Good Counsel College community and acted to promote the renewal and revitalisation of the college,” he said. “We believe 2018 will be a good year for the college as it embarks on its journey of positive renewal.” gcounsel@gcc.qld.edu.au www.gcc.qld.edu.au

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Lifestyle

10 Things you need to stop doing for your health and happiness STORY Rose Foster

In an age of Uber Eats, Netflix binges and officebased jobs, it’s easy to identify obvious pitfalls that can contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle. But our modern lifestyles have given way to other unhealthy habits that fly under the radar until they become a big problem.

Here’s our top 10 things that you need to stop doing in 2018 for a healthier and happier life.

1. Wasting Money The idea of saving and budgeting is not new, but in an era where we can make purchases at the click of a button from the comfort of our one home, the increasing ability to spend makes saving something of a pipedream.

But it’s not simply the ease of access. For those who aren’t tempted by online delights, wasting money is still entirely possible, and extremely likely, if finances are not tracked and opportunities to save money are not taken up. Gym memberships that aren’t being used, insurance premiums that you’re paying too much for and phone plans that you don’t fully use (and could drop to a lower plan) are amongst the most common money wasters.

Entertainment and treats such as going out for dinner and grabbing your morning coffee are sometimes

flagged as unnecessary purchases, but if these are budgeted for, then they’re fair game!

2. Comparing Yourself Comparing yourself to others can be one of the most damaging things, emotionally, that we can do to ourselves. Thinking others are thinner, prettier, more successful, happier, better parents or wealthier causes us to consider ourselves as less than we are.

This mindset causes us to find (either consciously or unconsciously) the qualities in others that we don’t see in ourselves and forget the amazing qualities we do possess.

Social media has made it much easier to feel inadequate compared to our peers. Just remember, a life created on Facebook or Instagram, is often not reality.

3. Mummy Guilt Another emotional health sabotager is Mummy Guilt. Allow yourself to be your own person, hide the chocolate and go for dinner with your partner without feeling guilty and that you’re a bad parent. The very fact that you’re feeling guilty is a sign that you’re a bloody good one! But seriously, stop it.

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4. Being Attached to Your Device With news constantly surrounding us about society spending more time connected to their phones or iPads than connecting with the real world, we are acutely aware of the negative impacts to our health both physically and emotionally. But the effects of extended use of these devices runs deeper than we may think.

Chiropractors now speak of treating “Text Neck” where patients complain of neck pain as a result of constantly looking down at their phones. Exposure to blue light (which is emitted from phones), especially just before bed, is a culprit in interrupted sleep, and it can keep you awake twice as long as coffee does!

Being in close proximity to your device on a regular basis is becoming an increasing worry, with researchers finding a link between radiation from these devices and cancer. So, stop sleeping next to your phone, holding it in your bra and having it next to you 24 hours per day!

5. Spending Time with the Wrong People The people you spend time with can drastically impact your emotional state. People who have a negative outlook on life, don’t support you or find ways to bring you down, and generally just suck the happiness out of situations should be cut out of your life.

Often, these people can be friends who have been in your life for years or family, so it’s difficult to completely cut them out. Start by reducing the amount of time you spend with them and see your happiness sore!

sunscreen into your morning routine and remember to reapply during the day.

8. Being a Health Procrastinator In our busy lives, looking after ourselves can often be put to the back of our minds. Between picking up the kids, working and running a household, who has time to book a doctor’s appointment? It’s not always a time factor either. Our very mindset of “she’ll be right” means that we often shrug off health niggles and think we’ll just deal with them, or that they aren’t serious enough for us to see a doctor.

Stop putting it off. If you’ve got a pain you can’t explain, there are changes to your body, or you just don’t feel yourself, go see your doctor! Most medical professionals will tell you that early detection and treatment is best in the vast majority of cases, regardless of the nature of the issue.

9. Not Getting Enough Sleep The importance of sleep should not be underestimated.

Your weight, mood and overall productivity are dramatically affected if you don’t get enough sleep.

Don’t believe us? Try to get eight hours sleep per night for the next week and see the difference you feel.

We get it though, for those with children who don’t sleep through, sleep deprivation can be brutal. For those of you in this category, make sleep a high priority and get creative about how you can get it.

6. Putting out Negative Vibes

10. Assuming You’re Not At Risk

Just as other people’s negativity can impact you, so can your own. Life really is what you make it, so if you’re constantly being negative, you’ll get negative back.

Now, after reading the first nine points, you’ll be in one of two camps; “yes, I should stop doing that” or “meh, I’ll be alright”. If you’re in the latter, we’re talking to you!

If you catch yourself in a pessimistic trap, try to identify these thoughts and train yourself to think of the situation in a positive light.

Thinking that you are not someone who could be susceptible to social media addition, someone who just tans and doesn’t burn, and not considering that you could be affected by anyone else’s negativity is no healthier for you than actually committing the nine sins above.

7. Getting Sunburnt As summer comes around, the sound of “Slip, Slop, Slap” rings in our ears but every year we still go out without sunscreen and get burnt. It’s a dangerous habit, and with Australia still sitting at the number one spot for the highest incidence of skin cancer (with the highest contributors being Queenslanders), it’s a habit we need to break.

If you’ve had burnt shoulders this summer, you’re guilty of this habit! If you’re going to be outside, incorporate

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The truth is, we are all human and although we’re all different, when it comes to our nature and our makeup, we are all essentially the same. Don’t think it won’t happen to you, because if it does, it will come as more of a shock than you’d imagined.

And as for what you should start doing. Well, more than anything, we implore you to start living your best life possible.

Expert Advice

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS Sunbird Orthodontics

Dr Elizabeth Jackson

Dear Dr Bobby, when should we start cleaning our children’s teeth?

Dear Dr Liz, how can I utilise my private health insurance and Cairns Private Hospital when I give birth?

The answer is simple – as soon as the first tooth is visible! Usually the first tooth to appear is a lower front incisor, and you may even feel the tooth before you can see it, especially if you are still breastfeeding! The average age for the first tooth to appear is 6 months, however normal variation means that the age can range from birth to 1 year.

There are a number of benefits in using the private health system. On average, your stay is longer in a private hospital compared to a public hospital (4-5 days depending on your delivery). However, your obstetrician can continue your stay for as long as needed. If you and baby are both well, you can elect for an earlier discharge. Another benefit of the private system is that your partner can stay with you in hospital throughout your stay.

I found that, by giving my son a soft toothbrush with a tiny amount of kid’s fluoride toothpaste on it, he was quite happy to chew on the soft brush before his first tooth even appeared. So, when his first tooth came through at 7 months, he was already quite familiar and happy to have his little toothy-pegs brushed.

It’s the fluoride toothpaste that does most of the work tackling decay at this age. So, don’t sweat if you can’t get the teeth spotless every time, as long as you are using a fluoride-containing toothpaste.

Collier Lawyers Dear Nardine, my partner and I have decided to separate. How do you determine who gets what financially?

There is a four-step process Step One: Get together a list of your assets and liabilities (debts). Include everything you can think of, whether just in one person’s name or joint names.

Step Two: Look at all the things you did together over your relationship. Who paid for what? Who did what around the house? Who looked after the kids? Did you bring property into the relationship?

The court gives each party a percentage adding up to 100 per cent, according to what they have contributed.

Step Three: The court looks at a number of different factors and decides whether to adjust the percentage decided at Step Two up or down considering things like ages and health, respective incomes and earning capacities, or whether a party has the care of a child of the marriage.

Step Four: After coming to a decision about what percentage each party should receive the court looks at whether the outcome overall, is “just and equitable”.

Of course, there are a number of factors to consider at each step, so visit www.pakmag.com.au to check out our blog, or check out the Vlog.

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Outside of the hospital, there are other ways you can utilise your private insurance. Often, your private insurance will cover you for medicines, up to about $200, and visits to a number of allied health professionals, including physiotherapists who can help during pregnancy and after birth.

The private model of care involves personalised care, where you see just one obstetrician throughout your pregnancy and delivery. At the Cairns Private Hospital there is also “Know Your Midwife” (KYM) program, offering even more personalised care for you.

Kelly Wealth Dear Kelly Wealth, my family tries really hard to track our spending so that we waste as little of our money as possible. Have you got any tips to help?

Life is complex these days - fast and all too often, far too convenient. Between tap and go, direct debits gym memberships and the morning cappuccino, having a prudent budget while still enjoying a lifestyle is challenging.

To track your spending to a budget takes discipline.

Picking up that you’ve overspent as early as possible is essential. The last thing you want is to discover you’ve overspent when setting the kids up for school and then not being able to afford your rego next week.

When you are managing a family and kids, it can be tricky keeping track of your budget and it takes time.

But there are some great budgeting apps available that provide direct data feeds from your bank accounts and credit cards, saving you precious time.

The better apps will give you a weekly tracking report against your budget and will let you know if you’re under or over. Another tip is to have separate ‘bills’ and ‘savings‘ bank accounts. Put amounts into each account every pay cycle, so you always know your bills are covered and you’ve got savings building up.

Bump, Bub and Beyond

Things nobody ever tells you about newborns STORY Kate Moloney

Finding out that you are pregnant that very first time is such an amazing and emotional time. For many, it is a time of sheer joy and excitement mixed with a whole lot of fear and doubt.

Suddenly, you are reading every book ever published on pregnancy and birth, trying to find out what you are about to encounter. Antenatal courses are attended as you prepare for the day that your new little bundle of joy will enter the world. All this preparation, yet somehow despite all of this, when we take our precious baby home, amazingly there are so many things that we discover that nobody ever told us about newborn babies.

force backwards. I stuck out my foot and caught the chair an inch from the ground. My friend was in awe, but really that was nothing. The time he went over the arm of the lounge was more impressive.

I dove and caught him by the ankle; his hair was brushing the carpet. Phew, mama-save.” - Jodie Woodford, PakMag Ambassador.

“Your body might not produce enough milk to feed your baby. This was a huge thing to realise. After almost two weeks, the reason my baby was crying all night was that she was starving! Once I started complementary feeding a bottle at night, I had an all-night sleeper.” Janelle May, PakMag.

I never knew that a one-week-old baby girl could pee with such force (and I’m sure deliberate aim) when their nappy was removed. I’m still not sure how I moved fast enough not to be hit, but I learnt from that day to have a new nappy open and prepped before removing the old one!

“When I had my boy, his jumpsuits were continuously wet around the bottom area, and I couldn’t work out why. It was doing my head in since I had no experience with boys, having only a girl. Then one day I worked it out! Make sure a certain part is facing south in the nappy, not up!” - Leah Sisley, PakMag Ambassador.

So, as a gift to new first-time mums to be and for experienced mums alike, for whom these will no doubt bring back a few funny memories, we are ‘lifting the lid’ on some of these secrets.

“No matter what anyone tells you, you never really believe what it’s truly like until you’re in the thick of it!

People will tell you that you’ll never sleep a night of your life again, and you shrug it off and don’t really believe it.

But it’s true!” - Steph Bartram, PakMag.

“Babies can projectile vomit and poo and hit someone a metre away. Baby boys get erections from birth, and it’s really awkward to change their nappy. And babies aren’t easy to feed, my second had a tongue tie which gave him colic.” - Bree James, PakMag Founder “I allowed my son to learn gravity on his own to a certain extent, but I still had a few moments when my super ninja came out. Once was at the beach at a 1st birthday party. My boy was sitting at a little table set and went to stand up and slide his chair back. The chair caught on a crack in the cement, and he flipped full-

“I freaked out when bub was lifted up for me to grab my first glimpse of her after an emergency caesarean. She was far from the little sweet-cheeked pink bundle I was expecting or had seen on a million TV shows. I never knew babies could be born with purple/bluish coloured skin and wished just one person had pre-warned me! I burst into tears at the sight of her, but that could have also been the fact I'd just given birth or the hormones or drugs I'd been pumped full of, but in hindsight probably all of the above!”- Victoria Hickey, PakMag Ambassador.

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Glimmies always shine bright at night and hide their light, but in the dark or held in a cupped hand, they will reveal their beautiful glow to their human friends.

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Six tips for starting kindergarten

Creating Early Friendships

STORY Goodstart Early Learning

STORY Kalisha Fitsch

Starting kindergarten is an important milestone in the life of a young child. Preparing for the transition is important, and taking a few simple steps can really help children make a confident start to their kindergarten year.

It can be easy to forget that we’re not the only ones in need of a social life, your little ones need one too. Being close to Mummy and Daddy is great, but interaction with other little ones is also important for their early development. Here are some great ways to help your toddler (and you) socialise with others early in their life.

1. Organise a play date – It helps you feel confident about the centre while your child gains familiarity with their educators and environment.

2. Start a conversation – Letting your child know what to expect can help them feel prepared.

3. Something special – A new (or hand-me-down) item helps children feel excited about their upcoming kindergarten experience.

4. Role play – Act out the new routine! There is nothing like a game of role play to practice the family’s new routine.

5. Get organised – Getting children ready in the morning can be a rushed process on a usual day, so ensure you give yourself and your children time to get ready.

6. Plan your exit – Give a warm but short goodbye and tell your child the time you’ll be coming back.

Don’t linger, it creates nervousness, and your child may wonder why they are getting an extra-long cuddle.

If you have any questions about starting kindergarten, don’t hesitate to ask the Centre Director or Teacher.

They’re there to ensure your child develops a lifelong love of learning.

Host a playdate.

Through interacting with other children around the same age as them, kids learn about perspective, negotiation, affection, and empathy. Especially when interacting with cousins, this will strengthen their bond as family members and keep them close together as they grow up. Playdates are also a great idea to introduce your child to your friends’ children.

Go to a playgroup.

This is a great way to meet other parents and to introduce your child to activities that they may not have access to at home. Playgroups can be the start of long-term friendships that may continue well into school years.

Join a class.

Joining a class with your son or daughter can be a great bonding experience, where you get to learn something new whilst also meeting other parents and babies. There are numerous classes on offer including swimming, yoga or music to name a few.

All of these are great ways for you as a parent to meet other parents which is beneficial to both yours and your baby’s social and emotional well-being.

Need some inspiration then check out our Tiny Tots guide on page 45.

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WHAT’S ON FEB FEB THURSDAY 1 Rainbow Kids Yoga Bookings Required Weekly Hambledon House, Community Centre, Edmonton www.cairns.qld.gov.au 3.30pm / Free / Ages 7 - 10 Active Games in the Park Thursdays during school term Hutchinson Park, Port Gardens 4099 9444 3.30pm / Free / All Ages Creative Toddlers Weekly classes until 22 March Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.30am / $85 / Kids 2 - 5 years Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Locals Annual Pass Tjapukai Cultural Park 4042 9999 9.00am / $60 / Kids Free / Family Tennis ANZ Hot Shots Junior Coaching Runs until 31 March Cairns International Tennis Centre www.tennis.com.au/cairnsitc Check Website Fit Bit Cardio Tennis All year Cairns International Tennis Centre www.tennis.com.au/cairnsitc Check Website Tennis Adult Fixtures Cairns International Tennis Centre www.tennis.com.au/cairnsitc Check Website FRIDAY 2 Party Games Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

Novotel Oasis Resort BBQ Buffet Weekly Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 4080 1801 6.00pm / Kids under 12 eat free with paying adult

Mini Races Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

Nick Jrs Paw Patrol: Sea Patrol Event Cinemas Smithfield www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family

Hang Man - Group Games Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

Tennis Junior Fixtures Every Friday Cairns International Tennis Centre admin@cairnsitc.com 4.30pm / Cost / Kids

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Girl on a Swing Painting Party www.paintingparty.com.au 1.00pm / $45 / Ages 12+

Preparing for the Young Archies Saturdays until 24 Feb Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm to 3.00pm / $120 / Kids Story Waters Curator’s Talk Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 2.00pm / Free / All Ages Me, Myselfie and I on Tour Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / All Ages Valentine’s Day Class Modern Pantry www.eventbrite.com 10.00am / $48.56 / Youth+ Cairns Taipans vs Sydney Kings Cairns Convention Centre www.taipans.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family Laserfun Zombie Session 1st Saturday of every Month Laserfun 4031 9865 6.30pm - 8.30pm / Cost / Family

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WEDNESDAY 7 Active Living Mumbalates Every Wednesday Cairns Esplanade www.cairns.qld.gov.au 9.30am - 10.30am / Free / Family

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THURSDAY 8 Shaolin Chinese Junk Tours Runs until Mar 8 Trinity Inlet 0407 406 386 9.30am, 12.00pm, 2.30pm or 5.00pm / $50 / Family Hayley Gillespie Art Exhibition - 12 Zodiacs Runs until Mar 3 Cairns Aquarium www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 9.00am - 5.00pm / Free / Family

All About Women: Trump Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 12.00pm / $15.75/ Youth+

Best Friend Exhibition: Yixuan Ruan, Hayley Gillespie and Stephanie Holt Runs until Mar 4 Reef Casino www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 9.00am - 5.00pm / Free / Family

MONDAY 5 Monday Night Carvery Every Monday Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / $16.50 / Family

FRIDAY 9

TUESDAY 6 Active Games in the Park Tuesdays during school term George Davis Park, Mossman 4099 9444 3.30pm - 5.30pm / Free / All Ages Active Living Beach Volleyball Every Tuesday Cairns Esplanade www.cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm - 6.30pm / Free / Family

Neil Finn and Son Liam Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00pm / $70 (Kids u/12 Free) / Family Valentine Card Making Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids Artist Talk with Vernon Ah Kee Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 6.00pm / Free / All Ages

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Marushka Kafka: So Much as a Backwards Glance Runs until Mar 20 Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family

AFL Come and Try! AFL Cairns www.aflcairns.com.au 10.00am / Free / Ages 6+

Gallery Art School - Level 3 Runs Thursdays until 21 June Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.30pm - 5.00pm / $240 / 11-16 years

Mount Peter Residential Estate Challenge - NQ Toyota Cowboys v’s West Tigers Trial Match Barlow Park www.ticketlink.com.au 5.30pm / $24 Adult / $50 Family (2A, 2C)

Jewish Life in Germany Today Runs until 25 Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family SATURDAY 10 Gallery Art School - Level 2 Runs Saturdays until 23 June Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 11.30am / $230 / 8-11 years Secret Recipes Exhibition brought to you by Lanza Legal Runs until Apr 21 Kick Arts www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 10.00am - 5.00pm / Free / Family Neighbourhood Watch Woree Community Markets Woree State High School nhw.woree.markets@gmail.com 8.00am / Free / Family Movie Night - Free Popcorn and Cordial Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids Act for Kids Charity Cocktail Party at Cannon Park Cairns Jockey Club www.cairnsjockeyclub.com.au 12.00pm /$120 / 18+ Cairns Biggest Sign On Day Cairns Convention Centre www.bigsignonday.com 10.00am / Free / Family

Drawing Night Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids Mt Sherida Plaza Community Markets Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family MONDAY 12 Morning Melodies: Nearly Neil Cairns Choral Society Hall www.ticketlink.com.au 10am and 1.30pm / $20 / Seniors

Queens Baton Relay Travelling Through Cairns Runs until 17 March www.cairns.qld.gov.au Free / Family Kids Fine Art Classes Kewarra Beach Runs Thursdays until 21 June Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.30pm - 5.00pm / $230 / 11-16 years FRIDAY 16

Gallery Art School - Level 3 Runs Mondays until 18 June Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

Chinese New Years Celebration Lagoon Plaza, Cairns Esplanade www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 6.30pm / Free / Family

TUESDAY 13

Movie Night - Free Popcorn and Cordial Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

How to Power Up Your Productivity Pullman Reef Casino www.cbwc.org.au Check Website Gallery Art School - Level 1 Runs Tuesdays until 20 Mar Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.45pm - 5.00pm / $70 / 5 - 7 years WEDNESDAY 14 Gallery Art School - Level 2 Runs Wednesdays until 20 June Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.30pm - 5.00pm / $230 / 8-11 years

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Gallery Art School - Level 2 Runs Fridays until 22 June Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.30pm - 5.00pm / $230 / 8-11 years Deep Roots Exhibition Showcasing the Cairns Lit Sung Gong Temple Collection Runs until Mar 28 Cairns Museum www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 10.30am / Free / Family

Latin Dance Extravaganza Brothers Cairns www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Family Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee - Live!!

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WHAT’S ON FEB FEB FRIDAY 23 Puppet Making Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids SATURDAY 24 Cairns Airport Great Barrier Reef Chinese New Year Street Festival Runs until Feb 25 Historic Chinatown, Grafton St www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 4.00pm / Free / Family Orchid Plaza Food and Cultural Festival Orchid Plaza www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 11.00am - 4.00pm / $10 Dishes / Family Sunnyboys Tanks Arts Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $58 / 18+

REGULAR MARKETS Esplanade Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: From 8.00am - 4.00pm Location: Lagoon, Cairns Herberton Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Wondecla Sports Ground Night Markets Date: Every Day Time: 5.00pm - 11.00pm Location: 71 - 75 The Esplanade Port Douglas Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: From 8.00am - 2.00pm Location: Anzac Park

Arts and Crafts Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids SUNDAY 25 Beads and Bracelets Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids Mt Sherida Plaza Community Markets Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family Rare Disease Day Fun Run and Walk Cairns Esplanade endurancecui.active.com 8.00am / $15 Adult / Family

www.travelexpo.net.au 9.00am / Free / Family

cbwc.org.au 11.30am / Cost / Adult

Family Fun Days BCC Cinemas Earlville www.eventcinemas.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

SATURDAY 10

SAVE THE DATES:

TAS Kindy and Prep - Open Day White Rock www.tas.qld.edu.au 9.00am / Free / Family

SATURDAY 3 MARCH

SUNDAY 18 MARCH

TAS Kindy and Prep - Open Day Kewarra Beach www.tas.qld.edu.au 9.00am / Free / Family

5th Paws on the Path Fundraiser Fun Run/Walk Isabella State School info@dynamicrunning.com.au 6.30am / Fundraiser / Family

Gallery Kids Art Club with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $30 / Kids

WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH

THURSDAY 8 MARCH

Cairns World Travel Expo Cairns Convention Centre

International Women’s Day Lunch Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Palm Cove Market Date: 1st Sunday of the month April to December (not September) Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm Location: Foreshore at Palm Cove

Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets Date: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Time: From 9.00am - 3.00pm Location: Mount Sheridan Plaza

Malanda Markets Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park)

Ravenshoe Markets Date: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am - 12 noon Location: Tumoulin Railway Station

Mossman Community Market Date: Every Saturday Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: St David’s Anglican Church, Under the Raintrees

Rusty's Markets Date: Every Friday and Saturday Time: 5.00am - 6.00pm Date: Every Sunday Time: 5.00am - 3.00pm Location: 57 - 89 Grafton St, City

Holloways Beach Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: From 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Holloways Beach Foreshore

Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets Date: Every 2nd Sunday Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Merriland Hall (Robert St)

Prep Open Day - Peace Lutheran College Peace Lutheran College www.plc.qld.edu.au 9.00am and 10.00am / Free / Family

Tanks Art Centre Markets Date: Last Sunday of the month (Apr to Nov excluding Aug) Time: From 9.00am - 2.00pm Location: Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill Tolga Markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse Yungaburra Markets Date: 4th Saturday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Park

Email your event or market to admin@grandpublishing.com.au to be included. Spaces are limited.

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REGULAR EVENTS CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS In2soccer Days: Mondays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, rego: $15, term from $65. (6+ years) Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $65 (10 wks) (3 - 6 years) Milo In2cricket

Location: City Library Days: Wednesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Movers and Groovers Parents and toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required.

Location: Babinda Library Days: 3rd Monday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Hartbeeps Babies Parents and bubs aged 6 weeks - 12 months.

Bookings required.

Location: Smithfield Library Days: Tuesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Hartbeeps Toddlers Parents and toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required.

Days: Fridays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $45

Location: Earlville Library Days: Thursdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

INFLATABLE KINGDOM

Monday Read Club

Days: Everyday Times: 9.00am - 12.00pm Tiny Tots during school term.

Location: Smithfield Library Days: Mondays during school term Times: 3.30pm - 4.30pm

More info: www.first5forever.org.au www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library, or email f5f@cairns.qld.gov.au

Baby Rhyme Times

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE

9.00am - 4.00pm all inflatable on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers St, Manunda LIBRARIES Storytime Location: Edmonton Library Days: 1st Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Gordonvale Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Manunda Library Days: 1st Wednesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Stratford Library Days: 2nd Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Location: Earlville Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Smithfield Library Days: 2nd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Stratford Library Days: 3rd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

Storytime Parents and pre-schoolers aged 3 - 5 years.

No bookings required.

Active Living Fitness Playground Days: Mondays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Pilates

Active Living Mumbalates Days: Wednesdays Time: 9.30am - 10.30am Location: Muddy’s Playground Active Living Aqua Zumba Days: Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: The Lagoon Active Living Boxfit Days: Thursdays Time: 6.30am - 7.30am Location: Fogarty Park Sahaja Yoga Meditation Days: Saturdays Time: 7.30am - 8.30am Location: Western Event Lawn Active Living H.I.I.T Days: Saturdays Time: 8.00am - 9.00am Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Aqua Aerobics

Days: Tuesdays Time: 6.30am - 7.30am Location: Lagoon Deck

Days: Saturdays Time: 9.00am - 10.00am Location: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Active Living Beach Volleyball

PARADISE PALMS

Location: City Library Days: 4th Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

Days: Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Volleyball courts

Drive 50

Free first5forever Program

Active Living Zumba Fitness

Bopping Babies Parents and Bubs aged 3 - 12 months.

Bookings required.

Days: Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Lagoon Deck

Days: Every Sunday Time: 3.00pm Location: Paradise Palms, Kewara Beach

Location: Manunda Library Days: 4th Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

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Tiny Tots

TINY TOTS ACTIVITY GUIDE Activities for little ones aged 0 - 5 years

SPORTS CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE ANZ Hot Shots Blue Stage for 3 to 5-year-olds.

Their coaching team works hard to provide a professional program for your tiny tot with their Kinda tennis classes. As your child grows and develops their skill level, their programs are designed to meet their progress.

For coaching times and to enrol, pop into the centre, give them a call or check out their website.

P 4041 3383 www.tennis.com.au/cairnsitc

CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS Junior Soccer for under 4s and under 6s.

Their Junior Soccer Program is a great way to get your tiny tot active while providing an opportunity to make some new friends. Pups is their youngest sports age group and is all about teaching the very basics of soccer in a fun environment while introducing them to a team environment.

The Kids Soccer Comp is held on Wednesdays at 4.30pm with a new season commencing at the beginning of each school term.

The cost per term is $65.00 and includes a soccer shirt and coaching provided by a Brisbane Roar qualified coach.

Check out their website for more details. You can register a player by email.

P 4032 2844 E admin@cairnsindoorsports.com www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

GYMSPORTS FNQ AT SOUTH CAIRNS GYMNASTICS KinderGym and MiniGym classes for 2 to 5-year-olds.

A community focused club promoting a ‘whole club’ culture with a number of social events throughout the year.

KinderGym – For both boys and girls aged 2 to 5 years old and are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30am to 10.30am.

MiniGym - For Pre-Prep children aged 4 to 5 years and are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3.45pm to 4.30pm.

You can book into one or multiple classes (multiple class bookings will get 10% discount). For more information or to make a booking, give them a call or check out their website. Enrol now for 2018.

P 4045 2947 E info@gymsportsfnq.com.au www.gymsportsfnq.com.au

EDGE HILL UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Tiger Cubs Soccer for 3 to 5-year-olds.

Their fun program for boys and girls will prepare your child for small-sided football by combining exercise and games, while also teaching them the skills of football.

The Tiger Cubs train once a week for an hour on Mondays from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. The soccer season kicks-off on Monday, 23 April and will finish before the September school holidays, with no training over the June/July school holidays. Soccer boots are not required, joggers are fine. Cost is $100.00.

Get down to Edge Hill United Football Club on 3rd February from 9.00am to 1.00pm for their Sign On Day or register your interest by email.

E ehufc67@hotmail.com www.ehufc.com.au

FUSION FIGHT AND FITNESS Junior Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for ages 3 and up.

Children will learn in a relaxed environment from Cairns and North Queensland’s highest ranked instructors. Their Future Champions and Anti-Bullying Program was created to provide children aged 3 to 14 with an environment that allows them to experience and understand core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect. Your child will gain confidence and learn self-defense.

Although a contact sport, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a safe and caring environment for your child, while challenging them mentally and physically it shapes them into real life champions both on and off the mat.

To find out more check out their website or give them a call.

Fusion Fight and Fitness are also offering a FREE trial week, just mention PakMag! P 0408 799 829 www.fusionfightandfitness.com.au

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Tiny Tots

INFLATABLE KINGDOM Get Active Sessions.

Get your tiny tot having fun in an active environment on four massive jumping castles, a ball pit, climbing shapes and so much more. They also do running races, dancing and ball skills with your tiny tots. Don’t forget your socks!

Open all year round. Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 12.00pm and on weekends from 9.00am to 4.00pm.

The cost is $9.00 per child for a two and half hour session.

P 4032 2844 F Facebook/inflatablekingdomcairns www.inflatablekingdom.com.au

LITTLE SNAPPERS Learn to Swim classes and programs suitable for babies and toddlers.

Free Newborn Program - For 2 and 3-month-old babies, an educational and stimulating water familiarisation program.

Hatchling Program – From 4 months of age. Featuring seven different levels, babies and toddlers are grouped according to age with a maximum of four students per class. Featuring an advanced class for swimmers who excel and a transition class to help toddlers ease into a class without mummy or daddy.

Little Snappers Transition – Aged 24 to 36 months (parent on step).

Little Snappers – Aged 3 to 5 years.

For more information or to book a lesson check out their website or give them a call.

P 4038 1241 E info@littlesnappers.com.au www.littlesnappers.com.au

TOBRUK MEMORIAL POOL Swim and Survive, Wonder and Courage Programs for 6 months to 5-year-olds.

Offering year-round swimming lessons with the Swim and Survive programs, a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative of Royal Life Saving. The programs are structured into skill strands so that your child is assured of a balanced, comprehensive instructional approach to their aquatic education. Their instructors are Austswim qualified, and the lessons take place in heated pools and are available six days a week.

Wonder Program - For parents and their children aged 6 to 36 months.

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Courage Program - For children between the ages of 3 to 5 years and is designed to build water confidence.

For more information on these programs enquire via their online form on their website or give them a call.

P 4051 2604 www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

WOREE AQUATIC CENTRE L’il Stingers Swim School at Woree Aquatic Centre offers lessons from 5 months of age.

Mini Rays - Toddlers from 2 to 3 years of age.

Mini Stingers - First stage of the Learn to Swim (LTS) program where the swimmer is unaccompanied by a parent/guardian.

They are very proud of the affordability of their lessons, and a complete 10-week block will cost only $145.00 per child.

If you are interested in joining, enquire online via their website, email or give them a call.

P 4054 6964 E woreepool@gmail.com www.woreepool.com.au

DANCE BACKSTREET DANCE Jazz/Funk and Hip Hop classes for over 3 years of age.

Their studio has air-conditioned waiting areas and oneway viewing windows so you can see your child dance.

The teachers love what they do and are nurturing, positive and encouraging. Backstreet Dance is known for its energy, passion, teaching life skills, healthy body image and self-esteem.

Teeny Tots Jazz/Funk – For 3-year-olds.

Tiny Tots Hip Hop - For 3 to 4 years of age.

Tiny Tots Jazz/Funk – For 4-year-olds.

Pre-junior Hip Hop – For 5 to 6 years of age.

Pre-junior Jazz/Funk – For 5 to 6 years of age.

Classes are held either on Mondays or Thursdays after school hours or on Saturday mornings. Cost is from $130.00 to $150.00. Bookings are required.

You can book online and then trial your first class (first two weeks of the term only) and see if it is suitable for you.

If you would like to find out more about their classes check out their website or give them a call.

P 0407 995 182 F Facebook/Backstreet Dance Cairns www.backstreetdance.com.au

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DANCE 2XS

DANCESCAPES

Ballet, Little Stars, Cheerleading and more from 18 months of age.

Kindy Dance classes from 3 years of age.

Get into dance the fun way! Dance 2XS classes offer a fun and nurturing environment where kids can learn the wonders of dance. No exams involved. Just fun. New to Cairns for 2018, they are now offering the Angelina Ballerina Academy which follows the Angelina Ballerina stories.

Dance with Me Little Ballet – For 18 months to 3 years of age (parents welcome to participate).

Angelina Ballerina Little Ballet – For 3 to 4 years and 5 to 6 years.

Angelina Ballerina Little Stars – For 3 to 4 years of age.

Other classes offered include cheerleading, Hip Hop, musical theatre, aerial skills, tumbling and acrobatics and more (some may be age dependent).

They are now running their classes at their beautiful brand-new boutique studio on the Mezzanine Level of the Barr Street Markets, Whole Health Complex at 532 Mulgrave Road, Earlville.

They offer Kindy Dance, Jazz, Acro Dance, Tap, Ballet Technique, Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance Monday to Saturday each week during school terms.

Kindy Dance Classes – From 3 years of age.

Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Ballet classes – From 4 years of age.

Kindy classes commence on Saturday 3rd February at 8.00am and cost $12.50, but they do offer a $10.00 trial class to start.

To find out more about all the classes they offer check out their website or give them a call.

P 0412 576 272 E jv@dancescapes.com.au www.dancescapes.com.au

P 4033 5315 E dance@2xs.com.au www.dance2xs.net.au

FNQ DANCE ACADEMY

DANCE JUNCTION Jazz/Ballet Classes from 3 years of age.

Dance junction has something for everyone whether you like Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Cheerleading or Hip Hop, they offer it! They have two studios, one in Edmonton and one in Caravonica.

Classes are available for boys and girls from as young as three. Their aim is to encourage students to gain confidence, motivation and self-esteem through creative dance.

Jazz/Ballet Classes – From 3 years of age.

Tap Classes – From 5 years of age.

Hip Hop Classes – From 5 years of age.

P 0403 828 785 www.dancejunction.com.au

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Playdance and Beginner’s Classes from 2 years of age.

FNQ Dance Academy offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Fitness Jazz, Contemporary, plus boys only classes (from 6 years of age) and more. Get moving in a fun and friendly environment.

Playdance – For 2 to 3 years of age.

Babies Ballet – For 3 to 4 years of age.

Tiny Tots Ballet – For 4 to 5 years of age.

From 5 years of age, they offer classes in Prep Ballet, Pre-primary Ballet, Beginner’s Tap, Beginner’s Jazz and Beginner’s Modern.

Their classes are available on Monday, Thursday or Saturday mornings and cost approximately $10.50 per 30-minute class.

P 4051 4888 E admin@fnqdanceacademy.com.au www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au

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STEP IT UP CREW Dance classes from 2 years of age for girls and boys

P 4046 4800 E info@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

Step It Up Kidz Barefoot Beats (Level 1) – For 2 to 3 years of age.

TANKS ARTS CENTRE

Step It Up Kidz Barefoot Beats (Level 2) – For 4 years of age.

Nature discovery for children under 5 years of age.

Step It Up Crew Hip Hop classes - From 5 years of age and up.

P 4057 5412 E info@stepitupcrew.com.au F Facebook/stepitupcrewcairns www.stepitupcrew.com.au

TURNING POINTE DANCE STUDIOS Dance classes starting from 2 years of age.

Turning Pointe Dance Studios has a brand-new purpose-built premise located at 240 Hartley Street, Cairns that includes five huge studios, a student lounge, a homework area and a dancewear shop.

They offer the following specialised classes for tiny tots ranging from 2 years to 6 years: Mummy and Me - For 2 to 3 years of age.

Baby Ballet - For 3 to 4 years of age.

Baby and Kinder Ballet - For 3 to 5 years of age.

Kinder Ballet - For 4 to 5 years of age.

Pre-Primary Ballet/Jazz and Tap - For 5 to 6 years of age.

Cost is from $10.50 to $12.00 for a 30 to 45-minute class.

P 4031 3390 E info@turningpointe.com.au F Facebook/turningpointedancestudios www.turningpointe.com.au

THE ARTS CAIRNS ART GALLERY Art classes starting from 2 years of age.

Sue Mudge, a retired primary school teacher and Cairns Art Gallery volunteer, runs this program which will provide your child with an early introduction to art and the Gallery.

Creative Toddlers Art Class – For 2 to 5-year-olds (with an adult).

Term 1 program commences on Thursday, 1 February with weekly Thursday classes from 10.30am until 11.15am until Thursday, 22nd March.

Cost is $85.00 or $75.00 for Gallery members.

You’re never too young to develop a green thumb!

The Little Taccas program gives young children an appreciation for nature and gardening. The fortnightly program features nature-based activities in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, including art and craft, storytelling, sing-alongs and garden discovery walks.

Little Taccas – For children under 5 years of age.

This program is run Thursdays fortnightly from 10.00am to 12.00pm and it is free to attend. Meet on The Deck near Tank 3.

For more information: P 4032 6650 E gardens@cairns.qld.gov.au www.tanksartscentre.com

KINDERMUSIK Classes from 18 months of age.

Kindermusik is a children’s development program incorporating music and movement. They recognise that you, the parent, are your child’s most important educator. There are four levels of classes, depending on the age and developmental abilities of your child.

Our Time - For 18 months to 3 years of age.

Imagine That - For 3 to 5 years of age.

Young Child - For 5 to 7 years of age.

Family Time Class - For families who don’t have time for two or three separate classes.

Contact Nicole for more information.

P 0418 772 258 E kindermusikwithnicole@yahoo.com.au www.kmusikcairns.com

SMALL STEPS CLUB AT MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA Small Steps is a family group that offers a safe and social environment for babies, toddlers, kids and adults, providing the chance to enjoy time together.

As a member, you receive discounts at participating retailers, regular newsletters, gain exclusive access to our invitation-only events that feature entertainment, refreshments and prizes. Best of all, it’s free of charge.

Join in centre or online.

P 4036 3150 www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au

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Parenting

Changes to benefits and rebates for childcare STORY Rose Foster

There are some important changes to the way parents will pay for childcare from 2 July 2018. The current Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate will cease and will be replaced by the Child Care Subsidy.

Three factors will determine the subsidy amount for each family – combined family income, how much the parents work (based on the parent who works the least) and the type of childcare used.

So, here’s the facts: 1. There will no longer be an annual cap which is currently $7,613 per year, per client.

2. There will now be an hourly cap on the subsidy. For centre-based child care, the subsidy is $11.55, $10.70 for family day care and $10.10 for out-of-school-hours care.

3. Unlike the rebate, payments will be made directly to the childcare providers so they reduce their fees accordingly, instead of you paying upfront and receiving a fortnightly payment.

4. To be eligible, both parents must meet the activity test.

5. Many families will be better off as a result of this change – almost 816,000 families, according to the Government.

6. Around 128,000 families will be worse off, including 52,100 families who earn less than $65,710 per annum.

This is a mainly because they do not work enough to be eligible. Having said that, those that do have incomes of $65,710 or less and the parent who works the least engages in volunteering, study or another activity for more than eight hours per fortnight, they may end up better off.

7. Providing they meet the activity test, for families with an annual income of $65,710, 85 per cent of fees will be covered. This gradually decreases to 50 per cent for those earning more than $65,710, upto $170,710.

8. The subsidy stays at 50 per cent between $170,710 and $250,000 and then decreases to 20 per cent at $340,000.

9. Those who earn over $350,000 per year, will no longer receive a rebate.

10. Those earning over $180,710 annually can claim a maximum of $10,000 per child.

For more information visit www.education.gov.au where you can read more about the changes and use the estimator to see what your potential subsidy will amount to.

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Celebrate

SPORTY SPREE Kick off your next party the sporty way! There are so many ways to get creative with a sports-themed party to make it a memorable experience for your child. Are you looking to make your little athlete’s next party extra special? Here are some fantastic suggestions: Go team!

Before everyone arrives, it’s time to turn your house into a stadium. Decorate the party area with items from your child’s favourite sport or team, such as banners and buntings in their team colours. If you want to take it a step further, you can transform team coloured shirts into sports jerseys by writing or using iron-on transfers to put their names and a team number on the back of each shirt. This then doubles up as a party favour that they can take home.

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Let’s play ball.

Once everybody has arrived, it’s time for games. The kids will have a ball (get it?) shooting hoops. Play a team on team game or play different ball games. How many hoops can you shoot? Can you get the ball in the hoop backwards or blindfolded? Make the games as easy or difficult as you’d like, but keep it appropriate to the age of the children.

The winning child could receive a sports-themed toy.

A basketball hoop will provide outdoor fun year-round for the aspiring athlete but just be prepared to be asked to come play too.

Stay hydrated.

All that running around will be sure to make your guests a little tired and thirsty. Ensure you provide an area with some comfy pillows where they can sit to rehydrate. Handmade funky-looking, sporty individual bottles are incredibly easy to decorate and are sure to encourage your guests to want to stay hydrated, too. No time for individual bottles? Turn your water tap into a water break station by adding a sign and setting up some cups so your guests can help themselves to a refreshing cold drink.

Snacks after the game.

After such activity, it’s time to refuel the team. Platters with adorable mini hamburgers, deliciously sweet sports ball themed cupcakes, and various other nibbles will have everyone cheering for more. Alternatively, why not give your party an American twist and serve traditional stadium food, such as hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade?

The Grand finale.

Of course, the cake! The most anticipated part of any birthday party. Whether you choose to bake one yourself or have somebody make it for you; make it an impressive cake dedicated to your child’s favourite sport. Whether it is a golf ball, a tennis racket, a soccer ball or a cricket bat… the possibilities are endless. If you prefer to leave the cake creativity to somebody else, Cakes Annietime create magnificent cakes that will be sure to impress your guests.

A sports themed party is sure to be a hit (did it again!) with your child and a party that the ‘team’ will be talking about for the rest of the season!

1. Soccer Party Decoration Ideas 2. Sports Cupcakes www.thecraftingchicks.com 3. S.R.Smith Pool Basketball and Volleyball Hoop - See in store for details - www.swimart.com.au 4. www.projetosinventivos.blogspot.com.au 5. Kip & Co - Pea Cushion Denim Clouds - RRP $89.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 6. Wooden Play Ball with Beads - RRP $21.90 - www.ellej.com.au 7. Water Break Station - www.ideas.evite.com 8. Custom Birthday Cake. The possibilities are endless with Cakes Annietime www.cakesannietime.com.au

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Challenges

Identifying challenges in your child STORY Nicole Brown, Occupational Therapist

My first child walked at nine months and my second at 15 months. My first child spoke two words at 18 months and my second spoke at 11 months.

Such differences are expected, and it can be hard at times to know when something is not quite right with your child.

The first five years of a child’s life are very important for their development. During these years, a child’s brain develops faster than at any other time in their life.

Developmental changes include not only the physical growth and skills (e.g. rolling, walking or riding a bike) but also cognitive (e.g. thinking and learning), social and emotional (managing feelings, playing with others) and language and communication skills.

It is important to remember that development is different for every child and typical development varies a lot. Some children will walk much later than others. Some children will talk early, some not until three and others will toilet themselves almost overnight whilst other three-year-olds will remain disinterested.

As parents, we need to know what ‘typical’ development is so we can watch as our children grow and know when to seek advice or assistance.

The following is a list of developmental ‘red flags’ for parents to be aware of. Having a ‘red flag’ doesn’t mean your child has a disability, but they may require additional help to address their area of developmental difficulty.

At six months, your child: •• Is crying a lot and difficult to settle.

•• Isn’t making eye contact with you, isn’t following moving objects with his or her eyes.

•• Isn’t babbling or turning towards sounds or voices.

•• Doesn’t smile at people.

•• Isn’t rolling.

•• Has poor head control (can’t hold head up from shoulders when on their tummy).

•• Doesn’t reach for objects.

•• Has differences between right and left sides of their body in strength, movement.

At 12 months, your child: •• Doesn't crawl or drags one side of the body while crawling.

•• Can't stand when supported.

•• Doesn't search for objects that they see being hidden.

•• Says no single words.

•• Doesn't use gestures such as shaking head for no.

•• Doesn't point to objects or pictures.

•• Can't walk (by 18 months).

•• Doesn't walk heel-toe within a few months of walking.

•• Doesn’t recognise familiar people.

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Challenges

At 18 months, your child:

At four years, your child:

•• Lacks interest in playing and interacting with others.

•• Has no clear words.

•• Is unwilling or unable to play cooperatively with other children.

•• Doesn’t point, wave or use other gestures.

•• Has speech that is difficult to understand to a stranger.

•• Cannot hold or scribble with a crayon.

•• Is unable to follow directions with two steps, e.g.

“Get your shoes and hop in the car.”

•• Does not attempt to stack blocks.

•• Cannot understand short requests, e.g. “Where is the ball?”

•• Has difficulty eating with a spoon or fork and dressing.

•• Is not toilet trained by day.

•• Isn’t attempting to walk without support.

•• Is unable to draw lines and circles.

•• Isn’t standing alone.

•• Doesn’t use sentences of more than three words.

At two years, your child:

•• Doesn’t pretend during play, e.g. doesn’t pretend to be mum or dad.

•• Doesn't speak at least 15 words.

•• Doesn't use two-word sentences.

•• Makes poor eye contact.

•• Has no interest in self-care, such as dressing.

•• Can't push a wheeled toy along the ground.

•• Has trouble seeing or hearing things.

•• Can’t follow simple instructions, e.g. “Please give me the ball.”

•• Doesn’t copy actions or words, e.g. when singing Heads and Shoulders, Knees and Toes.

•• Doesn’t pretend during play, e.g. doesn’t pretend to feed a doll.

•• Isn’t showing feelings.

•• Doesn’t come to you for affection or comfort.

•• Can’t walk up and down stairs, even if holding on to you or a rail.

•• Can’t run.

•• Finds it hard to handle small objects, e.g. a crayon.

•• Isn’t scribbling or trying to draw.

At three years, your child: •• Frequently falls or has difficulty with stairs.

•• Drools persistently or speaks unclearly.

•• Can't communicate in short phrases.

•• Doesn't understand simple instructions.

•• Shows no interest in other children.

•• Makes poor eye contact.

•• Has no interest in self-care, such as toileting.

•• Has little interest in toys.

•• Can't build a tower of more than four blocks.

•• Has trouble manipulating small objects, such as Duplo stacking or stringing beads.

•• Can't copy a circle.

•• Doesn’t pretend during play, e.g. doesn’t pretend play shops or riding on the bus.

•• Can’t run.

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•• Has very challenging behavior, e.g. has big tantrums over very small things or still clings or cries when you leave.

•• Seems very afraid, unhappy or sad a lot of the time.

•• Is clumsy, e.g. trips over a lot when walking or running, can’t catch, throw or kick a ball or pedal a tricycle.

At five years, your child: •• Cannot answer questions in a simple conversation.

•• Is not using or understanding long sentences.

•• Has difficulty telling a story (or re-telling).

•• Has difficulty answering simple ‘wh’ questions, e.g. who, where, what questions.

•• Has speech that is difficult to understand or is leaving beginning or end sounds off most words.

•• Has difficulty engaging in play with other children.

•• Is not independent with eating using a fork or spoon and dressing self.

•• Cannot draw simple pictures, e.g. a stick person.

•• Is clumsy when walking, running, climbing and using stairs.

•• Has ball skills that are very different to their peers, e.g. catches a ball in an uncoordinated way.

•• Is unable to hop five times on each foot.

•• Can’t understand three-part commands, like “Put the doll down, get the ball from under the chair and put it in the box”.

•• Is easily distracted and can’t concentrate on any single activity for more than a few minutes.

It is important to note that this is not a complete list of developmental difficulties. If you have concerns for your child’s development at any time, it is best to seek out advice rather than to wait and see. As a first step, make an appointment with your GP or child health nurse. Health professionals that can also assist with your child’s development are paediatricians, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and physiotherapists.

Health

HEALTH Give your heart some love

Going Viral

STORY Kalisha Fitsch

With the kids being back in care or school, it is the time of the year where we tend to see a rise in the spread of viral infections as they kindly share their germs amongst each other. One virus that is easily spread from one person to another is hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). This common disease is mainly seen in children under the age of ten.

February is the month of love, a time when our heart tends to rule, a time when our heart is brought to the forefront of our thoughts. Let’s also make it a time when it’s overall health that is paramount too.

Your everyday lifestyle choices affect the state of your heart.

Be smoke-free.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your heart. If you want to quit smoking, speak to your doctor; there are an array of options available to help you quit, so don’t quit on quitting if your first option does not work.

Manage your cholesterol.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance carried around the body in the blood. When cholesterol levels are too high, this can pose a danger to the heart. Reduce your cholesterol levels by eating fresh fruits and vegetables and plain meat, poultry, and fish. Avoid foods that are high in saturated fats, such as sausages, fatty meats, cakes, and biscuits.

Reduce your blood pressure.

High blood pressure isn’t usually something you can feel. The causes often aren’t clear, but can be influenced by salty foods, weight, alcohol intake, and by how much physical activity you participate in. Some simple small changes to your diet and routine can help keep your blood pressure under control.

Give your heart some love and make some easy lifestyle changes that could make all the difference. If you have any concerns regarding your heart’s condition ensure you consult your GP to discuss.

STORY Kate Moloney

HFMD is aptly named as it causes sores in a child’s mouth and a rash on their hands and feet. If your child has been infected with HFMD, they will also most likely present with a fever, a sore throat, be generally feeling unwell and irritable and be experiencing a loss of appetite.

This virus is spread by either touching the fluid from inside the HFMD blisters, the nose and mouth or through sneezing and coughing. Bowel movements can also continue to carry the virus up to several weeks after infection.

To prevent the spread of this virus, ensure good hygiene practices especially washing of hands and do not share items such as cutlery, cups, towels, toothbrushes and clothing. It is also really important to keep your child home if they are affected until the fluid in their blisters has dried up.

As HFMD is a virus, there is no treatment, but you can reduce your child’s discomfort with pain relief and always ensure they remain hydrated. If you are concerned, consult your GP, or if your child complains of a headache, stiff neck or back pain seek medical advice immediately.

MyDNA Medication The MyDNA Medication test and report can provide tailored information on the best options for heart medications for your body based on your DNA. Based on the analysis of your genetic make-up the report provides health professionals with a tailored guide on which medications are more likely to work for you.

Book online to take your test at www.calannapharmacy.com.au

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Romantic Recipes

ROMANTIC RECIPES

The Bounty Cake 8+ Serves. Recipe by Taline Gabriel @talinegabriel Base 1: ½ cup of pecans ½ cup almonds 1 cup shredded coconut 1 tbsp cacao powder ¼ to ½ cup of rice malt syrup 3 medjool dates pitted pinch of salt

Filling: 1 2 ½ cups cashews (soak 4 hours) ¾ cup rice malt syrup ½ cup coconut oil ½ cup coconut milk ½ cup non dairy milk 1 tbsp coconut butter (or nut butter) ¼ cup cacao powder

Base 2: ½ cup cashews (soak for 1-2 hours) 2 cups shredded coconut ¼ cup coconut cream 1-2 tbsp rice malt syrup 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 cup desiccated coconut

Chocolate: ¼ cup coconut oil 2-3 tbsp cacao powder 2 tbsp maple syrup 50g dark chocolate ¼ cup coconut flakes 1-2 tbsp buckinis

Base Method: To make base 1, reduce almonds, pecans and coconut to small pieces in the food processor. Add all other ingredients and process until well combined. To make base 2, drain and rinse cashews and process with shredded coconut. Add coconut cream, coconut oil and race malt and whizz. Remove from processor and stir desiccated coconut through the mix. Combine base 1 and 2 to create a marble effect. Press base (approx. 1cm in thickness) into 22cm round cake tin lined with baking paper and freeze. Roll remaining base mixture into varying size bliss balls. Place in the fridge.

Filling Method: Drain and rinse cashews and blitz in processor with rice malt, coconut oil, coconut milk, non dairy milk, and coconut butter. Mixture should be smooth and creamy. Add cacao powder and pulse. Spread chocolate layer over cake base and freeze. When you are ready to serve the cake, remove from cake tin and place on a serving plate. Make the chocolate by whisking the coconut oil, cacao powder and maple syrup. Place bliss balls over the cake and randomly pour the chocolate over the middle allowing it to spill down the side of the cake. Sprinkle with buckinis and add coconut flakes. Beast eaten within 30 minutes of removing from freezer.

Recipe bought to you by The Source Bulk Foods. You can pick up quality, fresh ingredients for these recipes from The Source Bulk Foods. Check them out on Facebook: /TheSourceBulkFoodsCairns

Easy Valentines Fudge 2 ½ cups cake mix (we recommend red velvet) 2 cups icing sugar ½ cup butter ¼ cup milk 2/3 cup chocolate chips Heart-shaped sprinkles or icing to decorate Grab a square pan and line with baking paper.

Put cake mix, icing sugar, milk and butter into a bowl and pop in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Stir immediately until ingredients are thoroughly mixed together. Mix in chocolate chips whilst still warm so they melt slightly.

Pour mixture into your pan and tap pan on counter to ensure it is a nice even layer. Decorate with sprinkles quickly so they stick to your fudge whilst it’s still warm. Alternatively, wait until the fudge cools completely and pipe on icing.

Cover with glad wrap and put in the fridge for two hours. Cut into pieces then enjoy!

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Entrepreneur

Photography: Kate Stoter

Lauren Baker – The Millennial Finance Coach Lauren Baker is not your average millennial. She’s fascinated by budgeting and loves helping people to use their money more wisely. You won’t find this financial coach spruking any “get rich quick” schemes, just smart advice to get your finances back on track. “A lot of people have a negative view about budgeting and managing money, but really, it is incredibly freeing”, Lauren shares.

“It takes the guesswork out of managing your money and allows you to move forward rather than spinning your wheels, living week-to-week.”

Lauren has been fanatical about budgeting since she was about eight years old and says, “My earliest memory is of pocket money and my savings account”.

Her obvious career choice was as an accountant and she completed her Bachelor of Accounting and Management before going onto work as a company bookkeeper in a range of industries, from non-profit through to large organisations.

In her business, Lauren has helped individuals, and small businesses get back on track with their finances to more successfully manage their cash flow. “I see the ability to manage your cash flow as the most paramount aspects of financial success.”

“Small changes can have big results when it comes to managing money. When people’s circumstances change, a plan needs to be put into place to manage that transition. Often people just hope that life will get better soon, and rely on credit cards, AfterPay, shark loans (like Nimble) and pawn brokers. This can lead to a lifetime of debt, and once in a hole, it is hard to get out.”

Passionate about seeing people break free from living week to week and be able to grow their finances, Lauren shares the following tips.

•• Look for ways to track your income, especially if it is irregular.

•• If you need extra money, try to do this through making extra income rather than going into debt.

•• Understand your fixed costs - those un-avoidable costs that you will have to pay no matter how much output you are generating.

•• Don’t live on credit and avoid AfterPay. •• Don’t treat going “off-plan” as failure. We all have times when life doesn’t go exactly as planned. Go back to the plan, re-calculate if necessary and get back to moving forward.

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Business

BUSINESS NEWS FAmazing Turning heads FAmazing is all about empowering women to feel beautiful and confident through fashion and individual style. They want women, teen girls to mature ladies, size 6 through to size 26, to love their own bodies and to have great fashion choices to inspire that confidence. Their styles range from casual to corporate to cocktail to races to formal.

Plus, they also have a great range of shoes, handbags, fascinators, jewellery and pampering gift packs. When girls or ladies step out in FAmazing fashions they always get asked where they got their amazing outfit from.

FAmazing is all about supporting other small and local businesses and they are proud to sponsor, support and give back to the community, clubs, schools and local events to continue creating growth in our town for all of us.

Like FAmazing on Facebook, check out their webstore or download their new mobile app.

Cakes Annietime Café and Cake Shop – Baked with Love

Ann O’Rourke has been creating speciality cakes and baked goods with love since she was a teenager.

Her dream job now a reality, as she creates edible masterpieces for people celebrating the most important events of their lives. She also specialises in allergy friendly fare including gluten, dairy, nut free and amazing vegan cakes and goodies!

Pop in and enjoy a coffee and a special treat at Ann’s elegant and child-friendly café space at 47 Shields Street. It is also a charming venue, perfect for bridal and baby showers or at this time of year, your one-stop shop for a little Valentine’s Day indulgence.

BUSINESS INDEX Spa in a Jar

FAmazing Fashion & Beauty Boutique

Locally developed natural skin and health care products to relax, restore and rejuvenate. p 0451 182 425 www.spajar.com

Instore and online. Catering for teen girls through to the mature lady, plus much more! p 4045 0573 www.famazing.com.au

Garden Sparkle

PhyxMe Physio & Fitness

Fairy gardens with heart. Kits and fairies, unicorns and accessories.

Shop at 54 Shield St, Cairns. p 0420 234 776 www.gardensparkle.com.au

Run on Clouds. Stocked exclusively at PhyxMe. Try the world’s lightest performance running shoe by On. p 4053 4343 www.phyxme.com.au

Modern Pantry

Cakes Annietime Cake Shop and Café

Fun and educational classes that teach children the joy of food and cooking. p 0405 039 199 www.modernpantry.com.au

Elegant, child friendly café. Custom cakes and cupcakes. Vegan, Gluten and Dairy Free options available. p 0408 727 420 www.cakesannietime.com.au

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1. Chelsea Top - RRP $49.95 $24.98 - www.famazing.com.au 2. Strawberry Kisses Gift Box - RRP $145.00 - www.prettylittlesomething.com.au 3. Double Toadstool House - RRP $27.00 - www.gardensparkle.com.au 4. Lovely Cupcakes - RRP $5.50ea - www.cakesannietime.com.au 5. Heavenly Magnesium-Rich Bath Salts, Lovable Blend 200g - RRP $39.00 - www.spajar.com.au 6. Personalised Special Occasion Cakes Pricing varies - www.cakesannietime.com.au 7. Mauve Suede Block Heel - RRP $44.98 - www.famazing.com.au 8. Gold Heart Earrings by Holiday - RRP $14.95 - www.prettylittlesomething.com.au

BUSINESS INDEX Pretty Little Something

Abacus by Wallis

Online gift boutique inspired by tropical North Queensland.

Making gifting easy and beautiful. p 0410 519 790 www.prettylittlesomething.com.au

Skills for mental calculation. Sums, multiplication and division through abacus skills. 5 year olds + p 0437 600 229 facebook: Abacus by Wallis

Studio Pilates Cairns

Nikki the Clown

You won’t settle for an ordinary workout again. Discover your new favourite way to workout. p 4041 4140 www.studiopilates.com

Facepainting, puppets, balloons, games, music, fun party entertainment by established, professional performer. p 0408 183 032 entertainmentcairns.com/nikkitheclown

Gift of the Gab

Curry D’lites

Call Kathy for quality creative unique and affordable wow factor for your next party or event. p 0488 972 789 www.giftofthegab.com.au

Authentic Indian cuisine food bar in the Cairns Central food court. Gluten and dairy free options available. p 0437 717 846 www.pakmag.com.au | February 2018 71

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On TREND: GO BOLD WITH COLOUR AND IRIDESCENT ACCENTS With the Block’s Caro and Kingi

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Our bedroom is our private space, a place where we take refuge, where we recharge and restore our energy. It’s our place of sanctuary from what might at times be a somewhat crazy household. Is your sanctuary lifting your spirits or is it in need of a little inspiration?

Go bold and change your room and your mood: New colour scheme.

A fresh coat of paint on the walls can so easily and effectively change the atmosphere of your bedroom.

Bold shades can be used to give the room a modern yet still relaxed feel. Enhance your new wall colour scheme with complimentary bed linen and dress your bed with bold patterned or colourful pillows for that pop of colour.

Let the light In. The feel of your bedroom can change tremendously just by letting more light in. Swap your dark curtains for lighter ones or change to a sheer curtain if you require some privacy but still want that light to flow. Alternatively, replace the curtains and create a more streamlined look by installing blinds.

Raw materials.

Incorporating raw materials like a hemp rug or a rope basket into the room’s theme gives it a touch of nature and a relaxing feel. Add another layer of calmness to your room with a scented reed diffuser.

Iridescent accents.

Add a touch of glamour and glimmer to your space with some iridescent items. Golden geometric-shaped ornamental pieces, rose gold pendant bedside lamps, or a gorgeous decorative stained-glass feather can add wonderful points of interest.

Transform your sanctuary with one or all of these bold on trend ideas and feel the difference it makes to your spirit.

1. Styling: NC Interiors. Picture: Cricket Studio. Artwork: Morgan Jamieson - www.realestate.com.au 2. Navy Rim Cotton Rope Basket - RRP $19.95 www.ellej.com.au 3. Kip & Co Cushions: Cotton Euro in Light Denim RRP $59.00 / Cotton Euro in Indigo RRP $55.00 / Velvet Pea in Dark Rose RRP $89.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 4. Armadilo & Co Hemp Rug - RRP $800.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 5. Reed Diffuser in Cranberry Plum & Cassis - RRP $34.95 www.prettylittlesomething.com.au 6. Iridized Stained Glass Feather RRP $34.16 - Etsy Store: Moonlitstainedglass 7. www.lilyroseinteriors.com

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Advertorial

Are your pets part of your emergency plan?

STORY Jane Quinn

With the cyclone season upon us, many of you will have checked and restocked your emergency kits, but did you consider your pet’s needs?

Cyclones can be frightening for humans and for our pets, who depend solely on us for their safety and well-being. Include your pets in your well thought out emergency plan and ensure the safety of all your family members.

Prepare your pet for cyclone season.

•• Record the contact numbers and addresses of your vet, local animal welfare organisations and local Council Animal Control Office in your home disaster plan.

•• Have adequate restraint for your pet. In your emergency kit, keep a quality lead or, for smaller animals, a sturdy pet carrier which is labelled with your pet’s name, breed, sex, date of birth, your current address and contact details and any important medical information. This needs to be large enough for your pet to stand and turn around in, as it can also be used as their safe shelter during the storm.

•• Annual vaccinations are essential, so make certain your pet has up to date vaccinations.

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•• Be sure your pet can be easily identified if lost or separated from you during a cyclone through a current registration tag or collar tag and a second method of identification, such as an implanted microchip. This gives peace of mind and means you can be easily reunited.

•• Keep a current photo of your pet with your emergency plan.

•• Ensure each pet has two weeks’ supply of water, food and any medications that may need.

Pets also need a safe refuge. Prepare an easily cleanable room, i.e. a bathroom or laundry, ideally with minimal windows that is a naturally quiet room, located towards the centre of the house. Provide lots of blankets for comfort and a supply of newspapers for toileting needs.

If you do have to leave your pet during a cyclone threat, leave a note either inside the front door of the property or on the outside of the door where the pet is contained.

State how many pets are contained on the property, what kind of pets they are and where they can be found.

After a cyclone threat has passed, ensure any damage has been assessed before releasing animals as they may be frightened or disorientated.

Should the worst happen this season, it’s good to know that you are prepared and have a well thought out plan.