PakMag Cairns - Mar 2018 Issue 129

ISSUE: Mar 2018

129

CAIRNS

FERTILITY TO FIRST BIRTHDAY

QUEEN’S BATON RELAY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

SIMPLE STEPS TO A HEALTHIER HOME

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE FREE

CONTENTS 6

Entertainment: Check It Out

9

The Thing Is with Bree James

10 Feature: Queens Baton Relay 13 Steps to a Healthier You 17 Principal’s Pen 21 Emotional Baggage 23 Peace Lutheran College 24 Expert Advice 27 Cairns Colonial Club 29 Bump, Bub and Beyond:

Determining Gender 30 Bump, Bub and Beyond: WIN 33 Dr Phoebe Hong 35 What’s On Guide 37 Mini Mag 45 Fertility to First Baby 49 Health 51 Adult Education:

Chase Your Dreams 53 Developmental Disabilities

in Children

Welcome to the March edition of PakMag. March really is an exciting month, especially for events. This month the Queen’s Baton makes its way to Cairns on 15 March and as well as many Cairns locals carrying the baton through the region, the Cairns Regional Council have also organised a number of community events to celebrate.

Find out more in the Check It Out Guide on page 10.

On 22 March, our PakMag Experts, the team from Kelly Wealth are running a “Creating Wealthy Women” Info Night which aims to educate and empower for financial independence, and is proudly sponsored by PakMag. Many of the PakMag team will be at this event, so make sure you come along and say hi! Visit www.kellywealth.com.au to book.

Then, the Cairns Pregnancy and Baby Expo which is also sponsored by PakMag, will be held on Sunday, 25 March at Pullman Cairns International.

It’s so nice to see how this event has grown, this year there are over 70 stalls!

And with Easter coming early this year, we’re so excited to announce that our PakMag Easter Eggstravaganza will take place on Easter Saturday at 10.00am at DFO. So, whichever event you get to this month, I hope to see you there, and if not, I hope you have a fantastic time.

Until next time, don’t forget to tell them you read it in PakMag!

57 Gross Motor Play 59 AFL Cairns Juniors Snapped 61 Healthy Recipes 62 Business 64 Celebrate: Party Vibes

with the Tides

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief

71 School Holiday Guide

On the cover Alicia Wiltshire, Nathan Wiltshire, Tayla Gunton, Joel Gunton, Ava Wiltshire and Jai Wiltshire.

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

Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James

Marketing to Families Experts Lisa Gillman Janelle May

Operations Manager Rose Foster

Sub-Editor Kate Moloney

Graphic Designer Clare Winter

Accounts Trent Stievano

66 Homewith Caro and Kingi:

Healthy Living 69 Cairns Vet Platinum

Paws Club

Supply & Distribution Manager Gleisy Meireles Media Intern Monique Saggers Social Media Intern Kalisha Fitsch

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT 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 Check out all that TAS has to offer at their Open Days at two different locations.

Queen’s Baton Relay Events When: Thursday, 15 to Saturday, 17 March More Info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au Free Community Celebration Breakfast: Friday, 16 March, from 7.30am at Palm Cove Free Community Celebration: Friday, 16 March, from 4.00pm at Munro Martin Parklands Cairns Pregnancy and Baby Expo 2018

Blueclick Photography

When: Sunday, 25 March, 10.00am to 3.00pm Where: Pullman Cairns International More Info: www.facebook.com/ cairnspregnancyandbabyexpo With over 70 stalls, the Cairns Pregnancy and Baby Expo is back and bigger than ever for 2018. Perfect for parents-to-be and those with tiny tots. Gold coin donation for entry and raffle to raise money for Special Care Nursery at Cairns Hospital.

Proudly sponsored by PakMag.

Sporting ShowCase: Saturday, 17 March from 11.00am at Walker Road Sporting Complex

Prep Open Day - Peace Lutheran College When: Wednesday, 28 March, at 9.00am and 10.00am Where: Peace Lutheran College More Info: 4039 9000 See Prep classes in action. Speak with teachers and staff over light refreshments.

Registration is recommended for your preferred time.

Please register at ww.plc.qld.edu.au/ enrolments/open-day/open-days-andinformation-sessions

PakMag Cairns Easter Eggstravaganza When: Saturday, 31 March, 10.00am to 11.00am Where: DFO More Info: Facebook/PakmagCairns Hop along to DFO Cairns and celebrate Easter with Pakmag!

Join us for the Easter Bonnet Parade, Easter Egg Hunt and plenty of family fun. Lucky Door Prizes and prizes for BEST DRESSED Easter theme!!

FREE Event

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SAVE THE DATE Opening Night - Festival 2018 When: Wednesday, 4 April, from 5.30pm to 8.00pm Where: Live Site Cairns Esplanade More Info: www.gc2018.com The opening night of this great event, a 12-day celebration.

Check out NightShift from 5.30pm, fireworks at 7.00pm, Bullhorn at 7.10pm and big screen live streaming of Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games from 8.00pm.

Check out the full schedule of events at gc2018.com/festival - make sure you don’t miss it!

Creating Wealthy Women When: Thursday, 26 April, 6.00pm to 8.00pm More Info: www.kellywealth.com.au/services/creatingwealthy-women We’ve all heard the saying, “A man is not a financial plan!” It is vital that you take steps to plan your financial future and security. Kally Wealth want to give you some tools to help you take control and create financial independence.

Join Kelly Wealth, along with the PakMag team, for a casual, empowering and fun evening to increase your financial know-how with plenty of no-fuss tips.

Listen to the expert and inspiring speakers while sipping champagne and enjoying nibbles and gorgeous giveaways.

Book online or call 4041 2055.

The Thing Is

The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

I remember being at a business luncheon, running to the toilet as they put my meal down as I felt really unwell.

I have no idea what the speaker spoke about from that moment on. My brain was running through everything I had eaten the past 48 hours trying to work out why I felt so sick. But this felt a little different, everything smelled disgusting, and I was getting waves of hot flushes then waves of nausea. Then it hit me. OMG, maybe I am pregnant. I was out of that lunch so fast, stopped at Woolies, grabbed a test and headed back to the office to force out a pee. The stick instantly showed a positive, I smiled and laughed, then panicked and cried as my current life flashed before me. I was going to have a baby.

The thing is, even if you are trying to have a baby, no one can prepare a mother to be for this moment.

In fact, nothing can really prepare you for parenthood full stop.

With two boys, now aged 6 and 9, I never expected the things that I was going to learn. The gross things I would learn. The things I wish I really didn’t learn.

1. That babies can poop really far with a nappy off. Like, metres. My first month home with baby in the middle of the night, I recall dodging just in time to miss my face, poop that hit my shoulder and the clean washing behind me.

2. That baby boys get erections from birth. Like, all the time. As a mother, it is very disturbing and difficult to change a nappy forcing a little stiffy to point anywhere but up so the pee doesn’t fly out the top of the nappy next time.

3. That boys will stick their doodles from a very young age into pretty much anything. Even the arch of a book spine to see if it fits whilst reading.

4. That they never grow out of sticking weird stuff in their mouth and licking stuff that makes you dry reach.

5. That personal space is gone, probably forever. Kids have a special radar that goes off when you pull your pants down, sit down to eat or rest, pick up the phone, or hop in the shower.

6. That little people can excrete smells that make you think something has died inside them. It seems to occur only when you are in public, especially small shops and elevators to have the most impact, and when people can’t tell if it’s you or your kids.

7. That children have no filter. They will say anything that comes to their mind. Like “Mummy, look at that OOLLLLDDD MANNNN, is he going to die?!”

Really loud.

Kids (especially boys), in a nutshell, really are gross.

Our job is to try and get them to be not so gross as they grow into adults… But I think most women who have a man in their lives will agree, that unfortunately some of these traits are life long skills. Us women would never excrete a smell in public, we save that for the confines of our home and it always smells like roses anyway.

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Blueclick Photography

Stepping into history – Queen’s Baton Relay STORY Kate Moloney The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Commonwealth Games tradition, and we are fortunate to have the Queen’s Baton passing through Cairns from Thursday, 15 to Saturday, 17 March on its way to its final destination of the Gold Coast for the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the 4 April.

The Queen’s Baton Relay is a celebration of our Commonwealth’s diversity and inspires community pride.

Batonbearers represent the spirit of the Commonwealth and have been selected to be a part of history, a great honour indeed and we congratulate all our ‘local legend’ Batonbearers on their selection.

We were lucky enough to chat with three Cairns ‘local legends’ who have the honour of taking some of many million steps that it will take to deliver the Queen’s Baton to its final destination.

TAYLA GUNTON A Cairns local since the age of two, Tayla who adorns this month’s front cover with her beautiful family, is a State Champion in cross country running.

Fourteen-year-old Tayla’s dedication and commitment to her training and her outstanding achievements in cross country running are why she has been nominated her for this very special role.

Tayla was nominated by a few different people in her community which says a lot in itself. Her nominees included her old school and a mother from Pace Project, the running group that she trains with. Tayla would

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like to take this opportunity to thank these people for nominating her which has given her this amazing opportunity.

Tayla feels truly honoured to be running with the baton along the Cairns Esplanade as her leg of the Commonwealth Games Baton Relay. Make sure you get down to the esplanade and cheer her on as this is an honour that has been earnt through lots of hard work and is one that it is very deserving.

We asked Tayla for one piece of inspirational advice that she would like to share with other kids of Cairns and this is what she said: "It always seems impossible until it's done. Meaning never give up on your dreams even when it seems hard.”

Feature

BRENDAN PEETERS Although Brendan grew up in Malanda, this successful track and field athlete who has represented Australia on three occasions for the Decathlon, now considers Cairns home.

PORTIA EDEN Gordonvale local, 11-year-old Portia is a BMX superstar who would love to see more girls getting involved in this sport.

Portia was nominated for the Queen’s Baton Relay due to her amazing BMX sporting achievements which include having achieved podium finishes at five BMX World Titles. Her nomination is not only as a result of this wonderful success though, she is also great role model for other girls, proving with dedication that anything is possible for young girls in sport.

Brendan is a healthy lifestyle leader and a true agent of change after having taken part in 2014 in the Indigenous Marathon Project, founded by Rob De Castella. Since this, Brendan has completed two full Ironman events (3.8k swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run) and three half-iron distance triathlons or Ironman 70.3 races, with his last race qualifying him for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.

He also pours his heart and soul into coaching and developing track and field athletes. Brendan and his wife, Brooke, have developed ASPIRE Cairns, where their vision is to not only develop athletes but also to instil values which will lead to them living positive and healthy lifestyles.

It was Portia’s proud grandparents who nominated her. Portia said that her grandparents are her biggest supporters, and she is thankful for their surprise nomination as it has given her this wonderful opportunity. “Nanna and Pop, endless cups of love-filled ‘thank you tea’ are coming your way”, Portia says!

It was Brooke, Brendan’s wife who nominated him and it is clear to see here that this is a relationship built on love, respect and shared values and passions. Brendan expressed that he couldn’t do what he does without his wife and he’s grateful is to have her by his side every step of the way.

Portia will carry the baton from the intersection of Pease and Anderson Streets for her leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay. She is so excited and cannot wait to highfive everyone as she runs along and says she is running for all the kids out there with disabilities and for all the kids who work hard at the sport they love. What an amazing attitude Portia has, so make sure you get down to Anderson Street to get a high-five in.

Brendan will be running from in front of the West Cairns Bowling Club along Gatton Street in Westcourt for his leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay. Make sure you get down and support Brendan and show him the appreciation he deserves for his achievements and for his continued efforts in helping to develop local kids on and off the track.

We asked Portia for one piece of inspirational advice that she would like to share with other kids of Cairns and this is what she said: "People may think sport is all about winning, but I would love to spread the word that just competing in something and enjoying what you do, is the most important thing of all. Be a good sport first, and you will find you enjoy the wins even more."

We asked Brendan for his piece of inspirational advice that he would like to share with the kids of Cairns and this is what he said: “I remember being told when I was quite young, “It’s not what happens in life, but how you react to it" and I still refer back to this on a daily basis. Whatever challenges life throws at you, you cannot control them, but you can control how you react to it and your emotions. Stay positive, keep it social and above all else have fun!”

If you want to follow the Queen’s Baton Relay on its journey to the Gold Coast or want to discover who is carrying the Baton and when then go to www.gc2018.com/qbr.

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Lifesytle

Food, Exercise, Lifestyle: 3 Steps to a Healthier You! STORY Rose Foster So, hands up, who has forgotten their New Year’s resolution to live a healthier life already? Well, by March approximately 80 per cent of resolutions have been forgotten, so it’s no surprise that many of you reading this would have raised your hand!

Well, PakMag to the rescue! We have some great ways that you can stay fit and healthy in Cairns, and we’ve done the hard work, so you have no excuse!

Eating Well A huge part of the battle is what you put in your mouth.

We implore you all, go and visit Source Bulk Food now!

With a range of healthy goodies, making a trip to this whole foods store part of your weekly shop is a great idea. Located on Lake Street, it is easily accessible and what’s more, you can buy as much or as little as you need which means you don’t waste a thing. And speaking of waste, make sure you bring in your own jars to store what you buy.

Fresh is best, so once you’ve been to Source Bulk Foods, why not head to Rusty’s? It’s open Friday, Saturday and Sunday so you’ve got plenty of time to visit the stalls and pick up all of your veggies for the week. You could even turn this into a family event, taste test different fruits and get excited planning your recipes together.

Make sure you don’t have naughty temptations in your home. We’re firm believers in ‘everything in moderation’ but if you remove sugary, salty and fatty snacks from your home, you’re less likely to pig out on them! It’s good for the kids not to have these foods so easily accessible too as it not only makes for a healthier body but it also teaches them life long healthy habits.

Physical Exercise Yes, unfortunately there’s no magic formula for keeping fit and healthy, exercise is an important element that none of us should ignore. But, lucky for us, Cairns is chocked full of different sporting activities, meaning there’s something for everyone. Picking something you like is the key to making sure you don’t quit. Think about it, if you take up running and it’s something you loathe, how long do you think you’ll survive on will power alone?

The Gym For some of us, we need to work out alone. We need to get to the gym, do our thing, on our own and go home!

For sole exercisers, the right gym can make or break us, so picking one that is suited to your needs is essential.

Sportsworld is the perfect choice for parents. Not only does it have fantastic facilities including pool, spa and

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Lifestyle

sauna, but their family memberships and child minding mean that there’s no excuse to not go to this family friendly gym. There are a range of classes, a ladies only gym, cardio section, free weights room, resistance equipment and stretching zone, so there really is something for everyone!

Why not check out Tobruk Pool’s amazing new Functional Fitness Zone? Cairns newest and most unique work out zone is open now! Offering the latest equipment and most exciting group fitness classes (HIIT, strength classes, conditioning and mobility training) membership includes use for Tobruk’s aquatic facilities including the warm therapy pool. Check out www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au for more details.

The Class Attending a class is a great way to be guided through exercise without having to think about it yourself.

Whatever your preference, there will be a class for you.

At gyms like Sportsworld, you can attend high intensity classes like Les Mills Pump or low-impact classes like yoga, which is great because you have the diversity of doing different classes whenever you feel like it.

There’s also the option to book into classes of your preferred exercise, without joining up to the gym. Studio Edge Pilates in Edge Hill and Studio Pilates in Cairns CBD offer Pilates classes from their dedicated studios. Plus, there are a number of boot camps, functional training and other exercise-specific classes all over Cairns to choose from.

The Team As parents, team sports are usually something that we’re well versed in, especially when we’re sweltering on the sidelines as our little ones get involved in Saturday sports! But it’s important to remember that there are so many team sports that adults can get involved in too.

Cairns Indoor Sports runs year-round tournaments for netball, cricket, volleyball and dodgeball and is a great way for mums and dads to return to sport. One of the great things about these tournaments is that if you don’t have a full team, Cairns Indoor Sports will find you one, so you end up meeting new people too – double whammy! Check out www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au to find out more or to nominate.

There are plenty of other team sports such as competitive netball, AFL, Rugby and more that you can

get involved in. Check with your local club for sign on days and information.

The Outdoors Cairns is lucky to have some of the best outdoor exercise spaces in Far North Queensland. Head to the Cairns Botanic Gardens and race up (or stroll!) one of the arrow tracks, not only will you get your blood pumping, but you’ll get out amongst nature and experience some lovely views at the top. Or you could get down to the esplanade to use the gym equipment, new basketball court or volleyball courts.

Try something different on the weekend and take a trip to a waterfall. Josephine Falls and Crystal Cascades are great options for short walks, or if you’re up for a challenge, the 45-minute walk up to Bahana Gorge is well worth the swim at the top!

Lifestyle As well as eating well and exercising there are a number of things that you can implement into your lifestyle for it to be considered a healthy one. Here’s some things we suggest to make a healthier, happier you: •• Get 8 hours. The importance of sleep is often underrated but the effects of sleep deprivation on your overall health can be immense.

•• Laugh. The physical act of laughing can relieve tension and stress, it also boosts your immune system!

•• Love. Whether you have a significant other or not, loving the people in your life is important to your overall happiness. And your mental state has a substantial impact on your health.

•• Meditate. Our busy lives are stressful. Meditating not only helps us relax mentally, it can also have physical benefits. Research shows that meditation is good for the heart, can counteract IBS and gets insomnia under control.

•• Digital Detox. The positive physical and mental implications of using your device less are numerous.

Neck issues from constantly looking down, restless sleep and anxiety can be reduced the less you are attached to your phone.

So, forget the New Year’s resolutions, they’re made to be broken! Instead, take steps for a healthier lifestyle so when 31 December creeps around, you won’t need to make dramatic, but short lived, promises to improve your health.

Obesity If you’re living a healthy lifestyle (or trying to) but you’re having trouble shifting the weight, there are other options out there. Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), offered by Cairns Gastro is the first of a new wave of non-surgical endoscopic procedures that can help patients lose around 20% of their Total Body Weight. Go to www.cairnsgastro.com.au for more information.

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Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN St Rita’s SCHOOL, Babinda Judy Billiau

St Teresa’s SCHOOL, Ravenshoe

We’ve had a successful start to the new school year at St Rita’s!

Our Term 4 Pre-Prep program once again assisted our Prep students with settling quickly and happily into their Prep/Year 1 classroom. We welcomed cheerful and well-rested staff members to Term 1, with the school community extending a special welcome to new classroom teacher, Mrs Mollie Harbour, who will be teaching our senior class.

Catherine McKechnie

In our Catholic school tradition, the highlight of the year’s beginning was our Commencement Mass, held on February 1 in St Rita’s Church. We thank Father Nathan McKay for presiding in Father Kerry’s absence. After Mass, Student Leaders’ badges were blessed and presented to our 2018 School and Sports Captains! Congratulations to our School Captains, Georgina Stone and Jamie Brose, and our Sports Captains, Hallie Lansdown, Max Schep and Harrison Stone.

Our lunch time programmes include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), Chess and Brainiac clubs and choir.

principal.babinda@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stritasbabinda.qld.edu.au

principal.ravenshoe@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stteresas.qld.edu.au

We have had a wonderful start to the 2018 school year with 101 smiling students getting straight into making this a great year of learning.

This year we also welcomed two new teachers, Katherine Porche and Sigita Ulanas to our team, and we already feel they have become excellent additions to the St Teresa’s family.

The instrumental music programme commenced in Week 3 with Fran Vaux Labut, our instrumental music teacher, offering piano, guitar and violin tuition. Sigita Ulanas is also involved, offering flute and saxophone lessons.

St Thomas’ SCHOOL, Mareeba Rita Petersen The beginning of the school year was certainly a hive of activity, excitement and learning for our students; the learning year is well underway.

Not only have our students been kept engaged in their learning, but our events calendar has been humming. Since the start of term, our school community has been involved in our Opening School Mass, Meet the Teacher Evening, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, P&F AGM, school photos and a visit from the Queens Baton Relay. Our students have also been involved in lunch time and after school STEM Club, chess classes, school band rehearsals, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and choir sessions.

Now, as we have entered into the second half of this term, we look forward to both our swimming carnival and cross country event which will take place on Thursday, 22nd and Thursday, 29th March respectively. Both these events provide opportunities for our school community to gather and celebrate both achievement and perseverance.

Schools are definitely busy and energetic places. secretary.mareeba@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stthomasmareeba.qld.edu.au

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Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail

Mackillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Liam Kenny

Luke Reed

At the beginning of the school term, we were delighted to welcome 12 new students in Years 1 to Year 6 and 31 Prep children to our School Community.

I’m pleased to report that these new students, some of whom have moved from interstate and even Canada, have all settled well into their classes and are forming new friendships.

Passing our Year 1 music class the other day, I was stopped in my tracks. Our fantastic teacher, Mrs Vero, was teaching rhythm and syncopation using the children’s story of ‘The Little Engine That Could’. Do you remember it? It had a big mountain to climb, so it used positive self-talk as it puffed its way up; “I think I can …I think I can…” And then having made it over the top, it delightedly exclaimed “I knew I could!… I knew I could!”

A focus on healthy living is a key goal at GCPS in 2018.

Before school fitness training, including tennis, rugby league, netball and soccer, is well underway. Encouraging parents to provide their children with plenty of sleep and a nutritious breakfast and lunch also assists a growing, healthy body.

Each classroom is positive and engaging, with banks of iPads integrated seamlessly within the learning environment. In addition, GCPS offers Robotics, Coding and Maker Space activities, preparing students for a life in the digital era. A focus in the construction and engineering IT area with targeted programmes for female students such as ‘Robot Girls’ has been a huge success.

Before its time in terms of ‘growth mindsets psychology’, this story is a great example of a type of positive thinking self-talk, supported by appropriate strategies, that sets students up for growth and success.

By contrast, closed or fixed mindsets would have us believe that people are either smart or not smart, and there is nothing that can be done to change that; nothing could be further from the truth. We know that learning capacity is not fixed for anyone. Our brains are malleable and capable of continually laying down neural pathways, expanding our intellectual capacities. Leveraging off a growth mindset promotes this brain growth even more effectively.

Students are eagerly engaged in the GCPS Choir which is preparing for the Innisfail St Patrick’s Concert on March 17, as well as 30 Instrumental Music students who learn guitar, brass and percussion.

So just like our Year 1 students emulating ‘The Little Engine That Could’, we encourage all at MacKillop to learn with a growth mindset. It is so satisfying to hear our youngsters celebrate; “I knew I could!” There is plenty of room on the MacKillop train; come join us!

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

office.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au

St John’s SCHOOL, Silkwood Peta Byran What an exciting Term 1 at St John’s! All students have been working hard to achieve their very best, as at St John’s we know that effort equals success. As we move towards the season of Easter, students have been thinking seriously about how they can be the best person they can be by participating in the season of Lent. The season of Lent lasts for 40 days and began on St Valentine’s Day this year. During Lent we try to become more prayerful, to make our lives simpler and to share what we have with those in need. St John’s students strive to give ‘Alms’ or compassion to all in our community.

‘Let your light shine before others.’ principal.silkwood@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjohnssilkwood.qld.edu.au

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Parenting

Is your emotional baggage impacting the way you raise your kids?

STORY Donna Mahoney They say that the only real lessons we learn in life are from our more challenging experiences. Some of these lessons we learn from, some we are still getting over, and some things we may never get over.

As parents, these experiences can shape the way we bring up our children; sometimes we are aware of this, often we’re not.

Self-awareness is essential. Once we have that, we can mold our parenting to teach our children what we see as important qualities through our experiences. From the above example, you will be insistent on raising kids that have empathy, independence, and resilience. But the negative, less obvious qualities are likely to be the ones you need to watch out for.

Take a moment to think about your life. What experiences or people have shaped you and your beliefs? Although the key is to try not to place judgement on these experiences, we tend to place them as either negative or positive depending on how they made us feel. Get a piece of paper, split it in half and write down these experiences.

Are you bottling up your anger and then having outbursts because you haven’t learnt a positive healthy way to be angry? Are people in your life treating you poorly because you avoid conflict? Are you treating your kids like babies, doing everything for them so that they can stay kids as long as possible? Do you keep your kids from family members that could potentially emotionally harm them to protect them? Do you stay in an unhealthy relationship because you don’t want your children to have divorced parents?

Now, write out what you learnt from each of these moments, both positive and negative. Lastly, think if any of these things are impacting your parenting?

Let’s try a situation together. Say your parents divorced when you were little, and you were raised in a very hostile environment. From this you feel that you learnt positive traits such as empathy, independence and resilience, but also negative things such as growing up too fast, thinking that anger is bad and not having a positive view of relationships.

Impact on Parenting Our children do not come with a manual on how to parent them and often, the only way we have learnt how to parent is from our parents. Not only do they show us how, but they also show us how not to raise children as well. As parents, we get to choose which aspects of the way we were parented that we bring into our own parenting. Even the best of us sometimes cringe as we hear our parents’ voice come through our mouths or we do things a certain way, as a subconcious reflection of our parents behaviour.

Only you can analyse your behaviour. Remember you don’t need to be the perfect parent, none of us are.

Parenting is about ensuring we raise incredible kids that have a healthy emotional bank which they can draw on at any time they feel they are on the downward turn on the roller coaster that is life. It’s about ensuring we give our children the tools to help foster a belief in themselves that they can get through any moment in their life, grow and learn from it.

Donna from Innate Therapies counsels parents on how they can let go of their emotional baggage (amongst other issues, specialising in attachment and trauma therapy), so they can become more confident, self-aware and happy. She also helps children, couples and families using a range of modalities including Art Therapy, Clayfield Therapy, Sandpay and Symbol work depending on individual need. Visit www.innatetherapies.com for more information.

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Learning: It is more than just subject matter “We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist, using technologies that haven’t been invented, to solve problems that we don’t even know are problems yet.” Karl Fisch, Shift Happens.

How do you feel about this notion? Perhaps a scary thought. In education, we say, “No way!” This is an exciting time in the lives of our children. Subject matter, or content, is present in all we do. Traditionally it has been how we learn. So, what has changed? It is not so much ‘what’, but ‘how’ children learn that is leading this educational change.

Armed with technology and the skills to use it effectively, students can retrieve content faster than teachers can impart it. So, how can we do more than just teach content? It is known as the “4C’s of Education” – Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Communication. This skill development teaches students strategies on how to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-life situations, better preparing them for their future after school.

Get ready to have your traditional view on classroom teaching and learning challenged. It is suggested, contemporary learning spaces, supported by engaging, motivational teaching methods are the best preparation for the future.

Peace Lutheran College’s progressive approach to learning with modern-day education transformations has provided our Junior School students with flexible

and stimulating learning spaces that promote collaboration and enquiry, and engage students to ask questions and problem solve. We want our students to develop and demonstrate these types of skills and attitudes: •• Collaborators – empathic, compassionate and reliable.

•• Self-managers – resilient, responsible and reflective.

•• Communicators – confident, responsive and respectful.

•• Thinkers – open-minded, flexible and persistent.

•• Researchers – curious, courageous and resourceful.

Our Head of Junior School, Mrs Sarah Rowan said, “Parents understand that each of their children have their own strengths and limitations. The beauty of the flexible learning model is it allows a ‘way in’ for every learner, something that a more traditionally designed classroom may not have been able to offer.”

And our parents agree. A parent of a year 5 student said, “The agile learning spaces at Peace Lutheran College have excited us as a family, but more importantly have had a positive impact on our son’s confidence, curiosity and social skills. The collaborative group setups allow him to openly communicate his ideas and his ideas are recognised as important.”

Would you like to see how our classrooms of the future work for students of today? Contact the College to book your tour of our school. Call 4039 9000 or email enrolments@plc.qld.edu.au

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Expert Advice

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS DR ELIZABETH JACKSON

COLLIER LAWYERS

Dear Dr Jackson, my husband and I have been trying to have a baby for a while. Should I be concerned?

Dear Nardine, how can I save money on my family lawyer fees?

Making a baby can be stressful if it doesn’t happen right away, but most couples, given long enough, should fall pregnant naturally. Falling pregnant within 12 months is likely if you’re having sex two to three times per week.

Each cycle, there is a week-long ‘fertile window’. It starts about two days before and ends five days after ovulation. During this window, you can improve your chances by having sex every day or second day.

In a lawyer’s world, their time is your money.

So, anything you can do yourself will reduce your fees.

I suggest:

If you haven’t fallen pregnant within 12 months, see your GP for baseline male and female fertility investigations.

Your GP can refer you to a fertility specialist if needed.

If you are over 35, have irregular periods or other medical problems, think about seeing a doctor after six months of trying.

Keep in mind that, on average, you are only fertile for one in four weeks. Keep stress under control with regular exercise, healthy lifestyle choices and doing things that make you happy.

SUNBIRD ORTHODONTICS Dear Dr Bobby, when should I take my child to see an orthodontist?

The moment the tooth fairy enters your life, you should think about seeing an orthodontist. You do not need a referral from your dentist; an orthodontist is a dentist, but they have substantial extra postgraduate training which allows them to concentrate on this complex and crucial aspect of your child’s dental development, while helping your family dentist keep watch on your child’s overall dental wellbeing.

Many orthodontic problems, such as crowding, unhealthy bite patterns, and missing teeth are often inherited from parents. However, there are some problems which cannot be blamed on genetics, such as early loss of baby teeth from trauma or decay or thumb sucking.

Orthodontists are highly trained to detect developing orthodontic problems from an early age. They often recommend simple interventions to reduce or prevent major problems. Early detection of orthodontic problems takes immense skill, experience and professional judgement, but the benefits of early detection for your child can be enormous. It is well worth having a 15-minute chat with your orthodontist before your child turns nine.

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Write out your story. You might even find it therapeutic!

What is the history of your relationship? Do you have children, how old? What are your concerns? What would you like to achieve? This is helpful when seeing a client for the first time so our time together is used more effectively.

Gather financial records; bank statements, superannuation statements, and so on. Make two copies as some firms charge for photocopying.

Prepare a schedule of your major assets and what you think they might be worth, who owns them, and what debts you have.

Ask your lawyer what you can do yourself. I regularly have my clients fill in documents in draft for me to check over or I get them to make their own enquiries where they can, eg., getting three quotes from a valuer.

KELLY WEALTH Dear Kelly Wealth, my partner and I are planning on having a baby in the next two years, how can I financially prepare for this?

Having an understanding of your income and expenses and knowing how you will be able to cope on a reduced income will help you make decisions around how much time off you can afford. It is also prudent for you to find out what your parental leave entitlements are and whether you are eligible for family support payments like Family Tax Benefits.

If you are considering upsizing the car or house, consult a mortgage broker (ahead of time) to review your existing lending and ability to borrow additional funds.

With babies also comes the purchase of big-ticket items such as cots, change tables and prams. Saving for these items in advance can minimise this financial impact.

Having life and disability insurance is also important to your family’s financial security should you be unable to work or pass away. For mums-to-be, plan ahead as insurers will not insure you during your last trimester. So, seek professional advice with your financial planner early.

The face behind Talk Time Speech AND LANGUAGE Pathology Teagan Pease is the owner of Talk Time Speech and Language Pathology and, with the help of fellow Speech Pathologists Alison Mather and Courtney McClanachan, she helps children in Cairns with communication issues.

She began working in private practice in Brisbane, before returning home to Cairns to establish Talk Time Speech and Language Pathology.

Teagan and her scientist husband, Bradley, have two sons, Jacob (nearly 2) and Liam (3 months). They are both from North Queensland originally, and still have lots (and lots) of family in Cairns.

Fun Fact: Teagan lives next door to her parents!

She says, “It's actually amazing - we are constantly passing ingredients and food over the fence, and even the children occasionally�.

TALK TIME SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Dear Teagan, can you please tell me what Speech Pathologists do?

Speech Pathologists are university trained health professionals, who diagnose and treat communication and swallowing difficulties. Communication difficulties can include issues with speaking, listening, understanding language, stuttering, reading, spelling, voice or social skills.

People might find it hard to communicate due to developmental delays, brain injury, stroke, hearing loss, cerebral palsy or Autism Spectrum Disorder, just to name a few. Many children have no known cause for their communication difficulties.

Children who need help from a speech pathologist may need help with following instructions, using sentences, understanding stories, reading, listening, stuttering or pronunciation. Some children need help with social skills like reading social situations and understanding how to interact appropriately with others. Sometimes people need help to swallow safely or help with chewing and moving food around in the mouth, and Speech Pathologists can help.

Speech Pathologists diagnose and treat so much more than just speech pronunciation!

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Advertorial

Cairns Colonial Club, a family-friendly paradise STORY Lisa Gillman Set on 11 acres of lush tropical gardens, Cairns Colonial Club is truly a hidden gem offering a perfect place for local families to spend quality time together. Tucked away in Manunda, this tropical resort has to be seen to be believed.

Walking through the doors of the restaurant, both my boys and I were instantly greeted with warm smiles, and we were amazed as we were shown to our table out on the deck, with views of the lagoon style pools and the lush tropical gardens.

This family-friendly Homestead Restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience with a range of mouthwatering meals to choose from, all at very reasonable prices and with an option of adding the soup, salad and dessert bar. I was pleasantly surprised to see such a great selection of kid’s meals which are actually half-sized portions from the a la carte menu. With all meals being free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives and with them arriving within 15 minutes of ordering, this was a winning combination for me!

I tried the Thai Beef Curry, and it was delicious, the flavours were intense and very authentic. I wasn’t alone in my praise, here’s what my family and fellow PakMag connoisseurs thought of their meals:

Rhys (9): I loved the choice of salads, I could pick exactly what I wanted, I liked that I could choose for myself and try a little bit of everything. Kade (5): I liked the cheeseburger a lot, and I really like all the different desserts. I wanted to eat all of them, but mum said no.

Janelle: The garlic bread was devine, plus the staff were friendly and very attentive. Mat: Great steak! Ben (12): Best fries I’ve ever had! Bread rolls and desserts were great too.

If that is not enough, did you know that the Cairns Colonial Club also offers complimentary access to their three resort pools when you enjoy lunch at the Homestead Restaurant? What a great way to spend a family afternoon out.

If you want to continue your escape, then why not spend the night? They have a great selection of accommodation packages. Their Studio Room is perfect for families, with a kitchenette and the capacity to sleep four people comfortably, or their Resort Rooms are the perfect place to house your visiting relatives.

Check out their website www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au or follow their Facebook Page to ensure you are up to date with their latest great deals for locals.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Determining gender STORY Kate Moloney These days, while it is possible to choose the sex of your child due to the advances in fertility treatment, Embryo Gender Selection is not available to everyone and does not come without significant cost and risk. In Australia, it is only undertaken for health reasons with couples who must undergo the whole process of In Vitro Fertilisation.

So, if you have an overwhelming yearning for a child of a specific gender, are there ways to tip the odds in your favour, to conceive a child of your preferrence? Does the fact that there are so many old wives’ tales (plus newer theories on this subject) lead to us questioning whether there may be some truth or validity to these, even though there is no scientific evidence to back them up?

If we’ve piqued your curiosity then here are two of the most commonly tried theories.

One theory is that the mother’s diet can affect gender.

According to this theory, eating alkaline foods, such as bananas, broccoli and potatoes, and avoiding milk, cheese and ice-cream will result in a boy, as the Y (boy) sperm is thought to flourish in an alkaline environment.

The X (girl) sperm, on the other hand, prefers an acidic environment created by eating a diet full of fish, meat, cheese and grains.

If this method does not appeal then perhaps you might prefer to consider the Shettles Method, developed by

Dr Landrum B. Shettles in the 1960s. This method is based on the theory that the gender can be determined by having intercourse at certain times in the ovulation cycle. The Y (boy) sperm, is fast but less resilient than the X (girl) sperm, which is a slower swimmer but hardier, meaning it survives longer. Therefore, if you want a boy, you should try and conceive during your ovulation day, as the fast-swimming Y (boy) sperm are likely to make it to the egg first. While if you want a girl, you should try and conceive only in the week (or few days) before ovulation as the weaker Y (boy) sperm will have died off, leaving the X (girl) sperm hanging around until the egg is ready.

When trying for our third child, while I really didn’t mind, as we already had two beautiful girls, I thought, “What harm is there in trying out the Shettles Method to conceive a boy?” I am not saying that this method was definitely the reason, but we did conceive a boy, and to this day, when he causes more mischief than our two girls combined, my husband takes much enjoyment from reminding me that I wanted ‘the boy’!

So, if you do have your heart set on one or the other then perhaps these theories may just assist you. But always remember, - the most important thing of all every baby, regardless of their gender, is a precious gift of life to be treasured.

Did you ever try one of these methods or one of the many other old wives’ tales to influence gender? We’d love to hear your story. Post your story on our Facebook page for the chance to win a prize.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

BUMP, BUB AND BEYOND Featured products, reviews and prizes. Visit www.pakmag.com.au for your chance to win!

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Cloud b’s first product to combine both sight and sound features, Tranquil Turtle will transform your child’s room into a peaceful oasis.

The light projector creates a serene underwater effect - complete with softly rippling waves - while the sound machine offers two calming choices: a gentle melody or whispering waves.

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Maze Activewear Nursing Sports Bra RRP $59.00, www.mazeactivewear.com.au Super supportive, this stylish sports bra will have you covered from Pregnancy to breastfeeding. The mesh panels allow you to breathe easy while the clasp back offers an easy off after a tough training session. Quick drop-down cups allow for easy breastfeeding, with adjustable straps that cater for variations in bust size and the different levels of support needed. This maximum support sports bra will soon become your go to staple of your maternity wardrobe.

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BABY’s stylish sanctuary

Constipation in Babies

STORY Kate Moloney

Is your baby crying, experiencing discomfort and irritability before a bowel movement or having fewer than three bowel movements a week? The cause of their discomfort may be constipation. This problem may be being caused by dehydration, formula milk or the introduction of solid foods.

One of the most enjoyable things of pending parenthood is the chance to create a stylish nursery.

When creating this sanctuary there are some things that you should consider.

When selecting furniture pieces, your number one priority should be safety. Ensure any items you are buying are Australian certified. For these items, especially if you are planning on more children, it can be a good idea to keep these in unisex colours, like wood and white.

If space allows, you may find that separating the room into three zones (one for sleeping, one for feeding and one for playing) works well.

Sleeping zone - Don’t be afraid to use playful bedding in bright colours to dress your neutral cot. Adding a soft nightlight that won’t disturb baby’s sleep when checking them during the night or when feeding is a great addition.

Feeding zone – Consider a feeding chair that is not only comfortable but also something that will later convert into a great toddler reading chair. An ottoman is also a recommended piece for comfortable feeding.

Play zone - Let your creativity run free. Colourful soft mats, plush animals, plus storage boxes and baskets for keeping all of baby’s items handy and sorted. Add colour to the walls with decals that can easily be changed for the next baby or as baby grows into the next stage.

STORY Kalisha Fitsch

If you think your little one may be experiencing constipation then here are a few things that you could try that may help with their discomfort: Encourage exercise: If your baby is a crawler, encourage more crawling! If they are not crawling yet, then move their legs in a circling motion (as if they are riding a bicycle) while they are lying on their back.

Massage the stomach: Gently massage your baby’s lower abdomen with three fingers to stimulate the bowels to encourage a bowel movement. You can do this massage several times per day until a bowel movement occurs.

Different foods: If your baby is eating solids, pureed apples, plums, blueberries and other foods high in fibre will help out. Incorporating more fruit juice and water into your baby’s diet will help as well, especially prune juice!

Switch formula: If your baby is on formula milk, sometimes this can be causing the issue. Talk to your doctor about switching to a different brand, as sometimes sensitivity to certain ingredients can cause constipation.

Constipation, while uncomfortable, is common. Try these good ‘ole home remedies to help relieve their pain, however, if you are concerned always consult your GP.

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Advertorial

DR PHOEBE HONG - Now in a new convenient location at Cairns Central Plaza I’m pleased to announce that I am now established in my new private rooms on Level 2 of the Cairns Central Plaza. My new rooms are equipped with modern, state-of-the-art equipment, including a colposcope for the assessment of cervix lesions and an ultrasound machine for our obstetric patients. This great location also offers you easy parking options and convenience being opposite the Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

It has now been one year since I returned to Cairns and opened my private practice offering obstetrics and gynaecology services. I fell in love with Cairns after moving here from New Zealand to work at the Cairns Base Hospital in 2013 and decided then that this was where I wanted to set up my private practice.

This time has enabled me to develop a specialised knowledge of the healthcare needs of the people of Far North Queensland. I realised then that I wanted to be able to offer to the women of this region access to advanced laparoscopy services. So, I spent two years in Melbourne and then Sydney completing intensive training in advanced laparoscopic surgeries being mentored by a number of renowned gynaecologists.

My practice now provides the women of Cairns and Far North Queensland specialist care in obstetrics and

gynaecology plus a number of advanced laparoscopic surgeries which I am passionate about. This type of surgery is a modern surgical technique where small incisions, or cuts, which can be as small as 0.5cm, are made, and the surgery is performed through these incisions using tiny instruments and a miniature camera called a laparoscope.

The types of laparoscopic surgery that I offer include complicated endometriosis surgery, myomectomy (removal of fibroids while preserving the uterus), prepregnancy cervical suture (for weakened cervix in order to prevent late miscarriages or extremely premature delivery) plus surgeries such as hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and ovarian cysts.

My highly personalised care focuses on your individual wishes and goals as I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to medicine and surgery. For busy women of all ages, the benefit of the laparoscopic surgery that I offer is that it results in less surgical trauma than major abdominal surgery, and it allows for a quicker recovery.

If you would like to find out more about how I could help you, visit my website or call to make an appointment.

We are all different, and I would love to be able to assist you with your unique needs and priorities.

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WHAT’S ON MAR MAR THURSDAY 1 MARCH Boeing Boeing - A Non Stop Comedy Runs until 3 March Rondo Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / $31.50 / Youth+ Shaolin Chinese Junk Tours Runs until 8 March Trinity Inlet 0407 406 386 9.30am, 12.00pm, 2.30pm or 5.00pm / $50 / Family Hayley Gillespie Art Exhibition - 12 Zodiacs Runs until 3 March Cairns Aquarium www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 9.00am - 5.00pm / Free / Family Best Friend Exhibition: Yixuan Ruan, Hayley Gillespie and Stephanie Holt Runs until 4 March Reef Casino www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 9.00am - 5.00pm / Free / Family Jimmy Carr Cairns Convention Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $81.90 / Ages 15+ Marushka Kafka: So Much as a Backwards Glance Runs until Mar 20 Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family Secret Recipes Exhibition brought to you by Lanza Legal Runs until Apr 21 Kick Arts www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 10.00am to 5.00pm / Free Entry / Family

Deep Roots Exhibition Showcasing the Cairns Lit Sung Gong Temple Collection Runs until Mar 28 Cairns Museum www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 10.30am / Free / Family

2018 Tinaroo Dam Barra Bonanza Fishing Competition Runs until 4 March Tinaroo Dam Facebook/ CairnsandFNQFishingGroup Check Facebook

Tennis ANZ Hot Shots Junior Coaching Runs until 31 March Cairns International Tennis Centre www.tennis.com.au/cairnsitc Check Website

Limbo Fun Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

Little Taccas Worskshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am / Free / Ages 0 - 5 Plantscape: Spirit Of The Tropics Exhibition Runs until 26 March Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.30am / Free / Ages 0 - 5 FRIDAY 2 MARCH DFS Lantern Festival Chinese Friendship Gardens www.gbrchinesenewyear.com 6.30pm to 8.00pm / Free / Family Flame 2018 Runs until 20 March Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am weekdays / Free / Family St. Patrick’s Day Painting Party Painting Party Studio www.paintingparty.com.au 6.00pm / $45 / 18+ Nikki the Clown Facepainting Trinity Beach Tavern nikki@nikkitheclown.com 6.00pm / Free / Family

Novotel Oasis Resort BBQ Buffet Weekly Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 4080 1801 6.00pm / Kids u/12 eat Free with Paying Adult Financial Literacy Education Every Friday Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4055 6440 9.30am / Free / Adult SATURDAY 3 MARCH TAS Kindy and Prep Open Day Kewarra Beach www.tas.qld.edu.au 9.00am / Free / Family 2018 Health and Wellbeing EXPO The Pier www.cairnschamber.com.au 10.00am - 3.00pm / Family Geek Boutique Market First Saturday of each month Gordonvale Markets 7.00 am - 12.00pm / Free / Family NinjaGym (Ninja Gymnastics) Every Saturday during term South Cairns Gymnastics www.gymsportsfnq.com.au 10.30am / $12 / Prep to Grade 6

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Young Creatives with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.30pm / $115 / Teens Gallery Kids Art Club with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $30 / Kids Drop-in Boat Making Workshop Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 12.00pm / Free / Family Flame 2018 Runs until 20 March Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am weekends / Free / Family Nikki the Clown Facepainting Fullers Sports Club nikki@nikkitheclown.com 6.00pm / Free / Family Balloon Games and Bubble Fun Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids Laserfun Zombie Session 1st Saturday of every month Laserfun 4031 9865 6.30pm -8.30pm / Cost / Family SUNDAY 4 MARCH Sunday Breakfast Buffet Every Sunday Brothers – Lanterns Buffet 4053 1053 8.30am - 10.30am / $16.90 / Family AFL Season Kicking Off AFL Cairns 4042 3000 Call for Information

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WHAT’S ON MAR MAR SUNDAY 4 MARCH

TUESDAY 6 MARCH

Mega Wipeout - Woree Pool Woree Sports and Aquatic Centre www.woreepool.com.au 11.00am - 1.00pm / $8 / Kids 7+

Active Games in the Park Every Tuesday during school term George Davis Park, Mossman 4099 9444 3.30pm to 5.30pm / Free / All Ages

All About Women Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website Junior Aquathon Tobruk Memorial Pool Facebook/Will Swim and Tri 7.00am / $30, Registration req’d / Family Redlynch Community Markets Redlynch Valley rvcgsecretary@outlook.com 8.00am / Free / Family Nikki the Clown Facepainting Smithfield Tavern nikki@nikkitheclown.com 11.30am / Free / Family Dramatic Play Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids Drive 50 - Summer in Paradise Every Sunday Paradise Palms 4059 9901 3.00pm / Cost / Family MONDAY 5 MARCH Easter Egg Decorating Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids Monday Night Carvery Every Monday Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / $16.50 / Family

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Active Living Beach Volleyball Every Tuesday Cairns Esplanade www.cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30 pm to 6.30pm / Free / Family WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH Children’s Playtime Every Wednesday Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4055 6440 9.00am / $2 / Family THURSDAY 8 MARCH 2018 International Women’s Day Breakfast Pullman Hotel - Grand Ball Room www.cairns.qld.gov.au 7.00am / $40 / Youth+

Group Games Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids SATURDAY 10 MARCH TAS Kindy and Prep - Open Day White Rock www.tas.qld.edu.au 9.00am / Free / Family Women In Song ft. Clairy Browne, Rochelle Pitt and Sue Ray Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.00pm / $40/$35 conc. / Youth+

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THURSDAY 15 MARCH Queen’s Baton Relay Runs until 17 March Cairns Region www.cairns.qld.gov.au Check Website Baby Rhyme Time Stratford Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.30am - 11.00am / Free / Kids Junior Ukes Ukulele Club Every 2nd Thursday during term Buzz Music 0410 029 320 (Leanne) 5.00pm - 6.00pm / Kids 12 and under

Nikki the Clown Facepainting Trinity Beach Tavern nikki@nikkitheclown.com 6.00pm / Free / Family

Catalogue Characters Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

Group Snakes and Ladders Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

Little Taccas Worskshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am / Free / Ages 0 - 5

Women in Song - Clairy Brownie, Rochelle Pitt & Sue Ray Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.30pm / $40 / Youth+

FRIDAY 16 MARCH

SUNDAY 11 MARCH

Free Community Celebration Breakfast Queen’s Baton Relay Palm Cove www.cairns.qld.gov.au 7.30am / Free / Family

Nikki the Clown Facepainting Holloways Beach Markets nikki@nikkitheclown.com 8.00am / Free / Family

Free Community Celebration Queen’s Baton Relay Munro Martin Parklands www.cairns.qld.gov.au 4.00am / Free / Family

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

Mini Bowling and Twister Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

Clary the Rooster Painting Party Studio www.paintingparty.com.au 6.00pm / $45 / 18+

How to Paint Music Painting Party Studio www.paintingparty.com.au 6.00pm / $45 / 18+

Ancient Plants With Barry Muir Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.00pm / Free / Youth+

Nikki the Clown Facepainting Trinity Beach Tavern nikki@nikkitheclown.com 6.00pm / Free / Family

International Women’s Day Lunch Pullman Reef Hotel Casino cbwc.org.au 11.30am / Cost / Youth+ Large Group Collage Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

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1. What’s Weird on Earth - www.dk.com.au - RRP $29.99 - See how many lightning strikes hit parts of our planet, the wind patterns of the whole world, and even how the world map would look if global warming melted the ice caps! What’s Weird on Earth is an entirely new atlas adventure, with maps of UFO sightings, popular foods, every country resized according to population density, and their popularity as holiday destinations. 2. Chit Chat Box - www.tinyginats.com.au - RRP $29.95 This unique activity set encourages children to think big, be creative, kind and strengthen relationships with the grown ups in their lives while having loads of fun.

It’s suitable for boys and girls aged 4-8 years. 3. Lonely Planet Kids: Around the World in 50 Ways - www.lonelyplanet.com/kids - RRP $24.99 - Young explorers will discover a unique and fun way to discover the world – by using their favourite mode of transportation! From tuk-tuks and sleds, to steamboats and hot-air balloons, Around the World in 50 Ways lets readers travel the globe via road, rail, water or air. And once they’ve selected a route, they will learn amazing facts about their destination. But be warned – not every route will take them where they want to go! 4. Visting You - www.ekbooks.org - RRP $24.99 - In this gorgeous picture book, a young child and their mother set out to visit a loved one. Along the way, the child interacts with other commuters — a father who lives apart from his small daughter, a husband who has lost his wife, a granddaughter who is forgotten by her grandfather, and a mother who fears for her son’s recovery — and discovers that we all are bound by the common experience of love, that appearances can be deceiving, and that it’s our similarities, not our differences, that matter most. 5. The Wonderling by Mira Bartók - www.booktopia.com.au - RRP $24.99 - In this extraordinary debut novel with its deft nod to Dickensian heroes and rogues, Mira Bartók tells the story of Arthur, a shy, fox-like foundling with only one ear and a desperate desire to belong, as he seeks his destiny. 6. Outdoor Maker Lab - www.dk.com.au - RRP $29.99 An unmissable outdoor approach to science and STEM learning. Kids can extract DNA from strawberries to learn about genetic traits, make a model of tectonic plates to understand earthquakes, and make a wormery to learn about ‘useful waste’. These wonderful experiments help kids to understand our world and beyond. Outdoor Lab uses real-world examples and an irresistible mix of craft activities and experiments to get young scientists excited from the get-go.

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WHAT’S ON MAR MAR FRIDAY 16 MARCH

SUNDAY 18 MARCH

Movie Night Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids

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

SATURDAY 17 MARCH World’s Greatest Shave 2018 Stockland Cairns www.worldsgreatestshave.com Check Website Sporting ShowCase - Queens Baton Relay Walker Road Sporting Complex www.cairns.qld.gov.au 11.00am / Free / Family Nikki the Clown Facepainting Fullers Sports Club nikki@nikkitheclown.com 6.00pm / Free / Family St Patricks Day Activities Wear Green Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids Fresh from your Garden Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / $20 / Youth+ SMBT Tradies & Ladies Race Day Cairns Jockey Club www.eventbrite.com 11.00am / $60 / Adult Laserfun Conquest Zap Attack 3rd Saturday of every Month Laserfun 4031 9865 6.30pm to 8.30pm / Cost / Family

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

Board Games Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids THURSDAY 22 MARCH Scavenger Hunt Easter Themed Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids FRIDAY 23 MARCH The Vampires Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $31.50/$26.25 conc. / Youth+ Design your Own Football Team Colours Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids The Vampires Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.30pm / $31.50 / Youth+ SATURDAY 24 MARCH

Nikki the Clown Facepainting Trinity Beach Tavern nikki@nikkitheclown.com 6.00pm / Free / Family SUNDAY 25 MARCH Nikki the Clown Facepainting Smithfield Tavern nikki@nikkitheclown.com 11.30am / Free / Family Cairns Pregnancy & Baby Expo Pullman Cairns International Fb: CairnsPregnancyAndBabyExpo 10.00am / $5 / Family WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH Prep Open Day - Peace Lutheran College Peace Lutheran College www.plc.qld.edu.au 9.00am and 10.00am / Free / Family Michael Franti and Spearhead Runs until 29 March Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.00pm / $64 / Adult THURSDAY 29 MARCH Little Taccas Worskshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am / Free / Ages 0 - 5 SATURDAY 31 MARCH

PakMag Easter Eggstravaganza DFO Facebook/PakmagCairns 10.00am / Free / Family

PakMag Cairns Easter Eggstravaganza DFO Cairns Facebook/PakmagCairns 10.00am - 11.00am / Free / Kids

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)

Barbary Coasters Innisfail RSL nikkivance@barbarycosters.com 6.00pm / Free / Family Easter Card Making and Lucky Ducks Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Kids SAVE THE DATES: WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL GC 2018 Opening Night Festival Live Site Cairns Esplanade www.gc2018.com/festival2018 5.30pm / Free / Family SATURDAY 7 APRIL Glow in the Dark Fun Run/Walk Redlynch State College info@dynamicrunning.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Family Beginnings - A Musical Story of Cairns Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00pm / Free / Family THURSDAY 26 APRIL Parenting for the Future Runs until 28 April Freshwater Church www.freshwater.org.au Check Website

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

Location: City Library

Free first5forever Program

Active Living Zumba Fitness

In2soccer

Days: Wednesdays

Days: Mondays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, rego: $15, term from $65. (6+ years)

Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Babinda Library

Bopping Babies Parents and Bubs aged 3 - 12 months.

Bookings required.

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

Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

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

Bookings required.

Active Living Aqua Zumba

Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $65 (10 wks) (3 - 6 years) Milo In2cricket

Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Days: 3rd Monday of the month Location: Smithfield Library Days: Tuesdays

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

Location: Earlville Library

INFLATABLE KINGDOM

Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

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

Monday Read Club

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

Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers St, Manunda

Times: 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Days: Thursdays

Location: Smithfield Library Days: Mondays during school term Baby Rhyme Times Location: Earlville Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month

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

Bookings required.

Hartbeeps Toddlers Parents and toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required.

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

No bookings required.

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

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

LIBRARIES

Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE

Storytime

Location: Smithfield Library

Active Living Fitness Playground

Location: Edmonton Library Days: 1st Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Days: 2nd Thursday of the month Location: Stratford Library

Days: Mondays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon

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

Location: Gordonvale Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Days: 3rd Thursday of the month

Active Living Pilates

PARADISE PALMS

Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

Drive 50

Days: 4th Tuesday of the month

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

Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

Active Living Beach Volleyball

Location: City Library

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

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

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

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Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

Location: Manunda Library

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

Active Living Aqua Aerobics

A Family friendly golf event with every hole 50m

Parenting

Fertility to First Birthday STORY Rose Foster Finding out you’re pregnant, whether it’s for the first or the fifth time, is a very exciting moment in any couple’s life. But once the initial excitement has subsided, the realisation that the next nine months will be jam-packed with preparation for baby’s arrival can be very daunting indeed.

Knowing your options can help you feel more at ease as you face this new chapter of your family’s life. So, if you’re a parent-to-be or a new parent, PakMag is here to help with our A to Z guide of all things fertility to first birthday!

I’m pregnant, now what?

One of the first things to consider is your healthcare and birthing options, and a big consideration when it comes to this is whether you want to go public or private.

If you go via the public system, your first step is to visit your GP, who will guide you through your pregnancy, including referring you for scans and tests. In Cairns, you will have the option of giving birth in the Cairns Hospital or at home with a midwife present (ask your GP about this option as it’s not available for everyone).

The private system will allow you to choose your own obstetrician who will look after you throughout your pregnancy and during your labour. Dr Elizabeth Jackson is an excellent choice. She is experienced in looking after both routine and complicated deliveries. Her rooms are located conveniently in Cairns City and you can find out all about the care she and her team offer at www.drelizabethjackson.com. She can even help with fertility. Make sure you check out our “Experts” section in PakMag and online for monthly Q&As with Dr Liz as she explains some hot women’s health topics.

Another great Cairns based obstetrician is Dr Pheobe Hong. Her new rooms opposite Cairns Central are beautiful and she offers a range of services including pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy screening and multiple pregnancy care. Visit www.drpheobehong.com.au for more information on the services that Dr. Pheobe offers, FAQs and more information.

Both of these obstetricians deliver at the Cairns Private Hospital (unless otherwise arranged) which is a great option if you’re looking for a more private way to bring your baby into the world. Not only do you have access to a range of experienced professionals, but you also receive comfortable accommodation, a sofa bed for your partner to spend the night, and even a candlelight dinner! Check out www.cairnsprivate.com.au for more information.

There are also other professionals that you may want to consider too, including doulas and hypnobirthing.

What else should I prepare?

Between painting the nursery, buying the pram and maternity wear shopping, the list of what you need to prepare before baby arrives can feel endless. Breaking this down into three categories can make it feel more manageable: home, baby, self.

Home Make sure you prepare your home for baby’s arrival.

This, of course, includes preparing your baby’s room and baby proofing but you should also consider purchasing things that will make your life with a new born a little easier. A comfy feeding chair, a state of the art baby monitor, a night time baby ‘shusher’ and baby food maker.

Harvey Norman Cairns has some fantastic deals on baby products, so hop in store today and grab a baby bargain or shop online at www.harveynorman.com.au

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You can also hire baby equipment which is great if you’re holidaying or you don’t want to splurge on buying your own. With hire periods of up to 6 months, companies such as Hire for Baby offer a range of products such as capsules, breast pumps and cots and for PakMag readers, there’s 5 per cent off! Simply visit www.hireforbaby.com and enter the code PAKMAG for your discount. Plus, if you hire a Medela Symphony breast pump and decide to buy one, you’ll receive 30 per cent off!

Baby In terms of what you need to buy for baby, our advice is to not go overboard and buy months’ worth of clothing; you don’t know how big or small your baby will be, how fast they’ll grow, or how much stuff you’ll be given by friends and family.

Make sure you also have items to wash and change baby too, but just like the clothes, don’t buy too many nappies before you know if your baby will fit into them!

Self

PhyxMe Physiotherapy is another superb Cairns based service which can help you pre and post pregnancy, with prenatal yoga and massage, post-natal Pilates, pre/post-natal physio and even paediactric physio.

Check out www.phyxme.com.au for more details.

Physiotherapy can do wonders for your body both during and after pregnancy. Proactive Physiotherapy offer services to help women at this stage of their lives, including dealing with antenatal and postnatal conditions, pre/post surgery, pelvic floor and abdominal weakness, prolapse and more. Proactive Physio pride themselves on offering confidential and private assessments. Visit www.proactivepysio.com.au to see how they can help.

And finally, don’t forget some retail therapy for yourself! Investing in a maternity dress or two can not only make you feel like you have something comfy to throw on, but it can also give you some self-confidence that you may be lacking. Queen Bee have offered PakMag readers a 5 per cent discount on maternity wear, so head to www.queenbee.com.au and use code PM18.

With a bundle of joy growing inside you, it can sometimes be easy to focus all of your attention on making sure baby is ok and well-prepared for. This is even more the case when baby arrives. Looking after your little one takes precedence and thinking about your own needs is the furthest thing from you mind.

Baby is here!

Repeat after me, “I will look after myself”!

If your baby isn’t sleeping well, services such as a sleep consultant may be the key to a peaceful night’s sleep. Joanna from SleepyTime Baby Sleep consultant will give you the skills, tips and hints to get your baby (and you!) sleeping well. Visit her facebook page, Sleepytimebabysleepconsultant, for more details or call her on 0451 004 690.

First and foremost, look after your body. Exercise such as Pilates is brilliant for pregnancy. Studio Edge Pilates offers reformer classes, floor classes and pregnancy classes which are great to keep fit during your pregnancy and to get back in shape after birth.

Their fantastic introductory offer for all new clients means you’ll get five classes for just $60.00 (t&cs apply). Contact them today on 0416 087 822 or visit www.pilatescairns.net.au Studio Pilates has a beautiful studio on Lake Street and has a handy app which means you can check availability and book classes easily. Their introductory offer of six classes for $60.00 means you’ll be able to experience reformer classes at a reduced cost. Visit www.studiopilates.com/cairns or call them on 4041 4140.

Sportsworld is a great option for mums-to-be and new mums. Classes such as yoga and body balance are wonderful as a low impact option for keeping active during pregnancy, as well as the facilities such as the pool, ladies only gym and personal trainers who can tailor fitness programs to you. The childminding service also means that you can do your work out knowing that bub is looked after. Check them out at www.sportsworldcairns.com or visit them at 268 Gatton Street.

So, your baby has arrived, now what? Well, aside from the day in, day out routine of feeding, changing and sleeping, there are some other things that you could consider at this point.

Entertaining baby can be something that leaves us scratching our heads, but there are some great options in Cairns to help you out. Kindermusik offers baby music classes from birth and will give you and baby a fun experience which will also assist with you child’s brain development too. Visit www.kmusikcairns.com and see what a class with Nicole can do for you and your little one.

Why not opt for some physical development time at Inflatable Kingdom Cairns? This great indoor play area offers an area for little ones and at $9 for a 2.5 hour session (for under 5s), it’s an affordable way to spend some time in between naps! Visit them at 164 Mayers Street, Manunda.

For some free fun, Cairns Libraries offers a range of classes including Baby Rhyme Time and First5Forever to entertain and engage your little one in an environment aimed at developing your child’s pre-literacy and social skills. Check out www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library for more details.

So, congratulations on your bundle of joy and good luck! There is obviously much more to learn about what to expect and what to do but we hope this little guide to what’s available in your area has steered you in the right direction!

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Health

HEALTH Having the ‘chat’ with your son

CLASSROOM bugs: BUGS: Classroom PART Part 1

STORY Mat May

STORY Dr Nicole Higgins

My children continually provide me with some of my most rewarding experiences.

However, they also come with many challenges, and for a dad, one of those is the conversation I must have with my son.

He is approaching ‘that age’ and, I’m sure, beginning to wonder about his changing body, so I now find myself gearing up for his inevitable questions.

“Hello Ms Jones. Sophie isn’t feeling well. Could you please come and pick her up from the sick bay?”

Why does this always happen as you are half way through your grocery shop or heading into an important meeting? The classroom is not only a breeding ground for fertile imaginations but also for school bugs.

While there’s often no realistic way to prevent children catching

But, should I initiate this conversation?

When is a good time? Should I wait for him to come to me? If he comes to me, do I use the correct anatomical terms for ‘things’ or do I use cute euphemisms? Should it be a serious conversation or do I lighten it with ‘Dad’ humour? Am I overthinking it?

infections at school, being able to spot the symptoms means

While I don’t consider myself a parenting expert, I do like to think I have been doing a good job so far, and this is such an important phase of his development, so I want to get it right. With that in mind, I did what any responsible dad in my situation would do… I got a book!

Snot, coughs and sore throats are usually caused by a virus. Viruses

There are a number of books available that cover everything from body changes to mood swings to new found desires and urges. They comprehensively cover any questions he may have about his transition into puberty, and you can then quite easily expand on anything he is unsure of.

streptococcus bacterial infection that lives on the skin. More

Reading such literature has made a potentially difficult and awkward conversation much simpler for both my son and myself which, I think, will allow him to accept his changing body and understand his changing attitudes without any undue worry.

parents can manage the illness and potentially stop them spreading the bugs. Over the next three editions of PakMag, we will look at the top five school bugs, starting with the top two: 1. Coughs and colds.

are treated with fluids and rest as antibiotics don’t make any difference. Viruses are often easy to catch, but their spread can be reduced by keeping your child at home and good hand hygiene.

2. School Sores (aka Impetigo).

These crusty yellow sores are caused by a staphylococcal or common during the warmer months, Impetigo gets into the deeper layers of the skin through cuts and sores. These sores are filled with bacteria which can weep; which makes it a highly contagious infection. Impetigo is generally not dangerous but usually needs a trip to the GP to get treated with antibiotics. Good hand hygiene, covering the sores with a dressing and not picking at scabs are the key to stopping this spreading amongst friends and family.

Young children tend to get sick more often as they build up an immunity however if you are concerned, your family GP is always there to help.

Boost your iron levels An easily digestible, tasty and non-constipating iron supplement for treating iron deficiency for adults. Maltofer Syrup is easy on the stomach and tastebuds and perfect for use during pregnancy.

Boost your iron levels without the nasty side effects of other supplements.

Available at your local Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy.

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Adult Education

It’s never too late to chase your dreams STORY Kalisha Fitsch

We are constantly reminded that time is ticking.

The days, weeks, months and years all seem to pass by quicker and quicker the older we get. Having children often heightens our realisation of just how fast our life is passing us by, and this can leave us questioning whether we are really making the most of our time. In these moments, thoughts of chasing our dreams enter our mind but are just as quickly met by our self-doubts, our “Oh, it’s too late for me to be able to do that now” thoughts.

But is it really too late? The answer is no! The reality is that life is growth and therefore it’s no surprise that a career path you found fascinating at 18 may not necessarily still interest you at 35. Whether you are 25 or 50, it’s never too late to start doing something you love. In the 21st century, with so many options available for further education including varied delivery methods, many people are taking up study to embark upon new careers, regardless of their age.

Changes in life situations have seen once career professionals, now mums, change from accounting careers to become teachers as the hours and holidays suit their lifestyles better. Previous office managers have made the change to freelance writing to enable them to work from home. Many home-based businesses have been established by mums who are successfully combining their passion with their family commitments.

Not entirely convinced? Well, there are plenty of women all around the world proving that you’re never too old to make that change. What about Australian mum-of-two, Naomi Simson? You probably have heard of this lady in red; she’s an entrepreneur, author and CEO of the online gift retailer RedBalloon. But did you also know that she had a well-paid corporate job, that would have been the envy of many yet didn’t make her happy? So, she made the change to do something that she was passionate about. Anna Mary Robertson Moses, otherwise known as Grandma Moses, proves it really is never too late; she began her painting career at 78 years of age.

In 2006, one of her paintings sold for a staggering USD 1.2 million.

Everyone's situation is different but what is the same, is that to make this change, you need to stay determined and always have a positive, never give up attitude. We are not saying that it is going to be easy, but if it is what you want, then your hard work will pay off and you will thank yourself down the track that you made this choice. No pain, no gain!

Your life is yours to live. It is up to you to make it the life of your dreams. So, if you have the opportunity to make a change that will lead to your greater happiness, grab it with both hands. Make that positive change that in the long run will benefit not just you but also your whole family. Happiness really is contagious.

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Challenges

Developmental Disabilities in Children STORY Rose Foster As parents, navigating the minefield of bringing up children can be a challenge. The trial and error nature of parenting, and the fact that every child develops at different rates means that knowing whether our children are on the right track can feel like a guessing game. This is particularly true when it comes to identifying problems.

sure you don’t panic if your little one is slightly behind expected milestones, these are only a guide. It’s when significant delays occur, or delays across multiple aspects of your child’s development that further investigation should be done.

What causes developmental disabilities?

Developmental disabilities range from autism and behavioural disorders to cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, so spotting signs of these disabilities can be easy or complicated. Certain issues can be identified at birth (and sometimes even before), but some problems don’t become apparent until certain milestones are not being met and we realise that a child is behind in their development.

For many developmental disabilities, the cause is unclear and it is often a number of factors which contribute to the problem. The main risk factors include problems at birth (including prematurity, low birth weight or oxygen deprivation), medical conditions (including ear infections, illnesses and injuries), and environmental factors (including trauma, a mother drinking or taking drugs prior to birth or poor living conditions).

So, how do we identify developmental disabilities?

What should you be looking for?

Well, unfortunately for many of these disabilities, there is no cut and dry test, so observation is the key to identification in the early stages. Knowing when a child should be reaching certain milestones is a starting point. It will help you identify whether your child is delayed in their development. It is important to make

There are five main areas in which a developmental disability may occur: cognitive skills, social and emotional skills, speech and language skills, fine and gross motor skills, and activities in daily living. If a child exhibits issues with two or more of these areas, it is considered to be a global developmental delay.

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Cognitive delays affect a child’s ability to learn, think and problem solve. Early ways to identify this is to ask yourself if your baby exhibits curiosity or if your toddler is learning new words, colours or counting. If the answer is no to these things, it may be a sign of developmental delay.

Social and emotional delays present themselves in a child’s ability to relate and interact with others. Babies should smile at people and make noises in an attempt to communicate and toddlers should be able to express their feelings and make friends. A lack of these signs could be cause for concern.

Speech and language delays may seem obviously identifiable but there are some things to consider that you may not have been aware of; it is not always the case that a child can’t pronounce words. With babies, the absence of babbling or cooing could help identify issues but in toddlers, their ability to understand instructions, tell stories that keep on track or use words in the correct context could also be telling signs. This type of delay is quite common which is perhaps the reason that Speech and Language Pathologists are trained specially to deal with this, whilst the other four issues are generally dealt with by paediatricians or occupational therapists.

Fine and gross motor delays can be identified in babies if they are not able to hold objects (fine motor) or if they don’t begin to sit up, roll or walk (gross motor). As children get older, not being able to hold tools or draw (fine motor) or having difficulties jumping or climbing may indicate a developmental delay.

Daily living problems simply mean that day to day tasks are not handled by the child. In babies, we as parents naturally do this for them, but if children don’t begin to eat or dress themselves, herein lies a potential issue.

How does a child receive a diagnosis?

Generally, your first step is to visit your GP who will advise you of the next steps based on his initial

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assessment of your child. Your GP will generally refer you to a specialist or for further testing and investigation based on this assessment.

If you think your child has a speech or language delay, you can opt to visit a speech and language pathologist without a referral from your doctor.

Remember, early intervention is best and there’s no harm in going to the doctor if you think something’s not quite right. As the age old saying goes, “It’s better to be safe than sorry”, and it’s true when it comes to helping your child with their development.

What treatment is available?

Depending on your child’s diagnosis, there are a number of different treatment options. Most of these include the help of a specialised professional. Occupational therapists are amongst the most common options for children with developmental disabilities, along with physiotherapist, speech and language pathologist and behavioural therapists.

Living with developmental delay Living with any kind of disability comes with challenges, but with a positive outlook and the right tools and professionals at your disposal, living a happy and fulfilled life is absolutely possible. Understanding that life won’t be bad, it will just be different is a great way to look at life when raising a child with a developmental delay.

With early intervention and treatment, many children with developmental disibilities grow up to become independent adults. For those with more serious developmental disabilities, particularly those who have trouble with completing day to day tasks or have low cognitive function, there are still options to help them live the best life they can. This includes community living, providing them with the equipment that they need and equipping their families with the skills and tools to help.

Exploring Play

GROSS MOTOR PLAY STORY Sharon Coles, Occupational Therapist, Cairns Paediatrics.

Gross motor play comprises of the movements that involve our large muscles such as walking, running, jumping, kicking, throwing and catching. The many physical benefits include the development of balance and flexibility, fitness, strength, and muscle and bone health. Children also learn rules and boundaries and have opportunities to form friendships and develop social skills.

Playing in the backyard, at the beach or the park naturally develops gross motor skills, but some skills need to be taught. Being active with your child is fun and a great opportunity to strengthen your bond.

Gross motor play can start from a very young age. Babies and toddlers love to play with rattles, bang spoons on objects and catch bubbles.

Older children can enjoy ball games, bike riding, obstacle courses or splashing around in a pool or one of our many beautiful waterholes.

Team sports don’t suit all children, especially those who may not be as proficient in their gross motor development. Those children might enjoy a club sport such as tennis, karate, gymnastics or dance.

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Healthy Recipes

HEALTHY RECIPES

Rainbow Pie with Hazelnut Crust Serves 1-2 Recipe by Georgia McDermott @georgeats

Teff and Almond Breakfast Crumble Serves 4 Recipe by Sally O’Neil @thefitfoodieblog

Crust 1 ½ cups of hazelnut meal ½ cup almond meal ¾ cup tapioca flour 1 small egg 100g butter

Ingredients 1 ½ cups flaked almonds 1 cup almond meal ½ cup teff 2 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup rice malt syrup or honey (plus extra to serve) 2 tbsp melted coconut oil 4 cups mixed berries 1 cup of your choice of yoghurt.

Filling 5 eggs 2 tbs milk 3 tbs pesto 1 cup roasted pumpkin 100g feta 50g sundried tomatoes 30g spinach 2 large swiss chard leaves, chopped 1 red onion diced chilli flakes, to taste salt and pepper to taste

Method Preheat oven to 160ºC In a bowl add the almond meal, teff and flaked almonds along with the cinnamon and mix well. Add rice malt syrup or honey and coconut oil then stir to combine.

Method Preheat oven to 180ºC. Mix together the ingredients for the pastry until they have congealed enough that you can roll it into a ball. Mould into a 25cm diameter pie tin and cook in the oven for 10 minutes.

While the crust is cooking, cook onions and chilli in a good glug of olive oil until onion is translucent. Layer pumpkin, onion and chilli in the crust. Beat the eggs, milk and pesto together with some salt and pepper and fold through the feta, spinach and chard. Pour into the pie crust.

Pop the pie back into the oven for 15- 20 minutes, or until egg mixture has cooked completely.

Add the crumble dough to a baking sheet and press down into a large biscuit.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown then allow to cool.

Meanwhile, divide the berries into 4 bowls and spoon over yoghurt.

Using your hands, roughly break up the biscuit into large chunks and add to the bowls.

Drizzle over additional honey or rice malt syrup and serve immediately.

Recipes 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

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Business

BUSINESS NEWS Two unique subsidiary clinics now offered by Proactive Physiotherapy Proactive physiotherapy has been treating Cairns locals for over 30 years. During this time, their director and principal physiotherapist, Julie Faulks, identified the need for these dedicated specialist services in Cairns.

Cairns Paediatric Physiotherapy.

This clinic fills the need for specialised paediatric services, treating private patients and patients covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (when it launches this July).

Operating from the Cairns Children’s Clinic, it is headed

by Annemarie Boss, who has 18 years’ physiotherapy experience, the last five years exclusively treating children. Her service is totally dedicated to children and teenagers, providing physiotherapy care for childhood injuries and diseases, including high care and needs children, chest physiotherapy, post-operation rehabilitation, musculoskeletal and sports injuries.

Cairns Pelvic Health Clinic.

A dedicated clinic lead by the experienced and skilled pelvic health team of Marilla Morrey and Emily Davies. These two physios exclusively treat all things pelvic. They are the centre of excellence for: •• Urinary incontinence management.

•• Faecal incontinence and constipation management.

•• Pelvic pain.

•• Sexual dysfunction.

•• Prolapse management including pessary fitting.

•• All pre and postnatal conditions including mastitis.

•• Dyspareunia, vaginismus and vulvodynia.

If you would like to make an appointment or find out more about how these dedicated clinics can help you, then give the friendly team at Proactive Physiotherapy a call on 4053 6222.

BUSINESS INDEX Garden Sparkle

PhyxMe Physio & Fitness

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

Shop at 54 Shields 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

FAmazing Fashion & Beauty Boutique

Curry D’lites

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

Authentic Indian cuisine food bar in the Cairns Central food court. Gluten and dairy free options available. p 0437 717 846

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BUSINESS INDEX Abacus by Wallis

Spa in a Jar

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

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

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SleepyTime Baby Sleep Consultant

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

Local qualified sleep consultant using gentle techniques. Call for complimentary 15 min consultation! p 0451 004 690 fb /sleepytimebabysleepconsultant

Pupstars Daycare and Grooming

Raw Naturel

Doggy daycare, pet grooming and dog training. Two locations Portsmith and Marlin Coast. p 4041 6096 or 4057 8218 m 0431 213 971

Local plant-based skincare that will feed, nourish & detoxify, scented with essential oils.

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Celebrate

PARTY VIBES WITH THE TIDES We know that keeping a party of little ‘sea goers’ riding high on waves of happiness for a couple of hours can be a challenge.

But we assure you, you won’t be asked to walk the plank at your child’s party with these fantastic ocean-themed ideas.

You’ll ‘sea’ what we mean!

Feeding frenzy Snacks are a must to keep the hungry sharks at bay. Set up a table that is full of adorable munchies. Serve up colourful ‘saltwater’ popcorn - popcorn drizzled with blue candy-melts - or set their imaginations a sail with a pirate ship shaped watermelon!

This is a great trick to get some healthy snacks into their stomachs.

Thirsty? Serve up some refreshing drinks for your guests to keep

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Decorate bottles, cups or glasses with strings and starfish paper-shapes to match the theme of the party.

Finding lost treasure Draw a mud map of your home and let the curious explorers search the house and yard for ‘lost treasure’ party favours.

This interactive way of gift-giving is an exciting experience and will be a memory not quickly forgotten by your guests. Who knows what they will find! You could hide away pirate or mermaid dolls, whalethemed educational games or other ocean-themed bits.

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The most anticipated event at any party is always the cake! Get creative with fondant, icing and edible glitter to create an impressive underwaterthemed tiered cake or adorable mermaid tail cupcakes for your guests to enjoy.

Or, let Cakes Annietime take the helm.

They can create perfectly scrumptious custom cakes that can even incorporate a photo frame to truly personalise your child’s cake.

With plenty of nibbles, games, and adventure fun, we are sure your party will go swimmingly and is ‘shore’ to be a great success.

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HOW YOUR HOME CAN INSPIRE A HEALTHY LIFE With the Block’s Caro and Kingi

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We all wish to live a healthier lifestyle, not only for ourselves, but also for the environment. But with the pace of life, it can be difficult to find the time and motivation to transform this wish into a reality. However, it can be easier than you might think.

There are some simple things that you can do and implement in your home and life, and these small changes that you make can have large positive effects on not just your health but also the worlds.

Reusable over single use: Reduce your carbon footprint by reducing the plastic waste in your home. Store your ingredients in glass jars and containers, take fabric reusable shopping bags with you when shopping and for school lunches try sectioned lunchboxes (or bento boxes). Plus, on a home dĂŠcor front, ingredients stored in jars can make for a wonderfully rustic feel!

Natural snacks: Packaged snacks are often highly processed and create single-use plastic waste. Invest in a beautiful fruit bowl or basket so you can incorporate natural snacks such as bananas, oranges, and apples into your life. Not only are fruits very good for you (obviously!), they can brighten up your kitchen and the waste they leave behind is easy to turn into compost to help your garden thrive.

Plants, plants, plants: Big and small, plants work wonders.

Some are known to be particularly effective at filtering the air in your home, thus creating a healthier living space.

Recommended plants for this include ferns, lilies, palms, and ivy. These will have your home looking good and smelling great too.

Chlorine-free play: Have you considered a chlorine-free swimming pool? A pool that is fully enriched with oxygen, has no odours, no taste, that is soft and gentle to your skin and reduces water waste with no shower needed after swimming! If you are interested, contact Swimart Cairns today.

Watch your life transform with these little changes to your home and lifestyle that will have you feeling not only healthier but also happier because you are helping to make a difference.

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Advertorial

Enjoy the exclusive benefits of our Platinum Paws Club STORY Jane Quinn An annual visit to the vet is a vital part of pet ownership. As our pets age much more rapidly than people, major health changes can occur in a short amount of time. The risks of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and other serious conditions all increase with age.

Regular wellness examinations allow your veterinarian to evaluate your pet’s general health and diagnose, treat or prevent any health problems before they become serious illnesses. Annual vet visits are also the perfect time to ensure your pet’s vaccinations and essential preventative health care are up to date which is extremely important.

Vaccines maintain immunity and prevent infectious diseases. Infectious diseases can be spread via the air or through contact with a parasite, a virus or fecal matter which is brought inside on your shoes, so even indoor pets should be vaccinated. Most of the diseases we vaccinate against have no specific cure or where treatment is available it can be prolonged, costly and often unsuccessful.

A vaccination with us is more than just a jab.

Our vaccinations are always performed by our experienced vets and your appointment time includes an extended 15-minute period to allow for a thorough head to tail examination of your pet plus time to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your pet’s health.

To assist you in keeping your pet in tip-top condition, our vaccinations also include a FREE 12-month membership to our Platinum Paws Club which allows you to access some great benefits including: •• 15 per cent discount on after-hours consultations. A vet is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. We’re here when you need us.

•• Discounted heartworm preventative injection.

•• Free single dose of intestinal wormer (per year).

•• 15 per cent discount on food and treats.

•• 15 per cent discount on preventative health care.

•• 15 per cent discount on merchandise.

•• Free unlimited weight assessments.

•• Free unlimited dental examinations.

•• Two free nail clips per year.

•• 15 per cent discount on wellness blood screens.

•• 15 per cent discount on microchipping.

•• 15 per cent discount on early desexing.

•• 50 per cent discount on Puppy Preschool.

•• Four weeks free insurance cover (T & Cs apply).

For more information about the importance of annual checkups and vaccinations or to learn more about the benefits of our exclusive Platinum Paws Club check out our website or contact us at either of our convenient locations.

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School Holiday Guide

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE TOBRUK MEMORIAL POOL Check out these activities that Tobruk Memorial Pool has available these school holidays: •• Holiday Swimming Program •• Pool Inflatable Obstacle Course •• Jump Zone (Trampolines and Inflatable Military Course) •• Flowrider Conditions and cost may apply, for more information visit their website.

Holiday Swimming Program Monday, 9 April to Friday, 13 April Ages: 6 months to 14 years Bookings essential.

P 4051 2604 E tobruk@belgravialeisure.com.au F Facebook/tobrukpool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

SUGARWORLD WATERPARK Sugarworld Waterpark is open everyday of the school holidays from 10.00am to 4.30pm. Head down for some splashingly good fun on the slides and rides!

P 4055 5477 E sugarworld@belgravialeisure. com.au F Facebook/ sugarworldwaterparkincairns A Sugarworld Water Park, Hambledon Drive, Edmonton

THE YOUNG COMPANY Awesome Arcadia: Let’s Get Digital!

Are you a multiplayer gamer or a solo (web) surfer? Can you decode the Matrix? Then we need you in our digi-team! Grab your cheat codes, then hold onto your pixels and plug on in - It’s going to be a MEGAbite of a ride! Help us steer through the Mainframe and speed through Cyber space to Awesome Arcadia: Let’s Get Digital!

Tuesday, 3 to Friday, 6 April From: 9.00am to 3.00pm Cost: $250.00 - $270.00 Ages: 5 - 12 Day of The Dude! Journey to the Other Realm. Prepare for the week of your life in in Day of the Dude: Journey to the Other Realm ... ​It will be skele-tonnes of fun! Have you ever wondered what is on the other side? Do you have a keen eye

to find out what lies beyond this realm? Then grab your explorer gear and favourite festive mask for a week of sugar skulls and candy coloured pathways into the realm of the unknown zone...

Tuesday, 10 to Friday, 13 April From: 9.00am to 3.00pm Cost: $250.00 - $270.00 Ages: 5 - 12

CAIRNS LIBRARY Cairns Library Workshops. Cairns Libraries run free activities every school holiday period at various library branches, so if you are looking for something fun and free to do with the kids during the school holidays your local library is the place to be!

Time Lord: The Musical. Join the TYC Team this Autumn with our super scripted series musical theatre production! Imagine what it would be like to travel back in time; to be able to visit any historical figure you liked from any era ... Unbelievable? However, as in all adventure stories, danger lies ahead. The evacuees had unwittingly unleashed a group of fierce aliens / humanoids / dinosaurs from prehistoric times that are now determined to win back the planet. Can the ‘Time Lord’ be rescued or will, once again, the creatures rule the Earth?

Bookings usually open at the hosting branch two weeks prior to the school holidays and are very popular so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. See their Events page for a full listing of dates and locations.

Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 April From: 9.00am to 3.00pm Cost: $370.00 - $390.00 Ages: 12+

Holiday fun for kids is ‘Kidtastic’ these school holidays at Cairns Central!

Hero Street. Part Performance, Part Game, Part Installation Adventure is at hand with Former Commonwealth Champions Frank N. Fitness and his wife Flo A. Long; world famous for such events as the 1977 ‘100m Thong Throw’ and the 1992 ‘12hour Koala-Nap-Athon’. Join them as they brave the challenges of Far North Queensland on a grand new adventure – meet the likes of unsuspecting local heroes like Diver Dan on the reef, and Cassie the Cassowary in Cairns rainforest, Cane Farmer Kane, Vince and Vivienne Vine as well as Sam and Sally Saver!

There is so much to do and so many to meet. So stretch your muscles and check in with Hero Street as part of LiveSite 2018 for the Commonwealth Games.

Thursday, 5th to Sunday, 8th April From: 11.00am to 12.00pm Where: Esplanade Lagoon.

Cost: Free All Ages Bookings required.

P 4041 4066 E admin@theyoungcompany.com.au F Facebook/ theyoungcompanytheatre www.theyoungcompany.com.au

Tip - Like Cairns Libraries on Facebook and you’ll be kept up to date about when bookings open!

P 4044 3720 F Facebook/cairnslibraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au

CAIRNS CENTRAL

Melville’s Easter Animal Farm Saturday, 31 March to Friday, 6 April Daily: 10.00am to 4.00pm Centre Court For all that’s happening at Cairns Central these school holidays visit their website and to be kept up to date like them on Facebook.

F Facebook/CairnsCentral www.cairnscentral.com.au

BACKSTREET DANCE Improve confidence! Positive teachers, no exams and no pressure, only fun!

Classes are for ages from three through to adulthood and they accept all body shapes and sizes.

Offering classes in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Jazz/Funk and Contemporary Free Dance Classes (for new students).

Saturday, 14 April Check their website for schedule and registration details.

P 0407 995 182 E info@backstreetndance.com.au F Facebook/BackstreetDanceCairns www.backstreetdance.com.au

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DFO CAIRNS DFO Cairns is the place to be these school holidays!

PakMag Easter Eggstravaganza!

Saturday, 31 March From: 10.00am to 11.00am Join PakMag for their Easter Bonnet Parade, Easter Egg Hunt and as always plenty of family fun. Plus Lucky Door Prizes and prizes for the BEST DRESSED Easter theme!!

FREE Event With up to 70 per cent off leading brands, a range of tempting food options, an abundance of free parking, centre wifi and free activities for the kids. There is something for everyone at DFO Cairns.

P 4051 7444 F Facebook/PakmagCairns F Facebook/DFOCairns www.dfocairns.com.au

CAZALYS Check out what Cazalys has available these school holidays.

Activities in the Kids Room Supervised Kids Club for four to 12 year olds during March and April.

Weekends: 12.00pm to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm Weekdays: 6.00pm to 9.00pm Gold Coin Donation P 4054 1464 E reception@cazalys.com.au F Facebook/CazalysCairns www.cazalys.com.au

BROTHERS WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT Kid’s Club Room is open these school holidays for Brother’s junior members aged from three to 12 years.

Open daily from 6.00pm to 9.00pm plus Sundays from 9.00am to 2.00pm.

For more details about Kids Club membership details contact the Club.

P 40531053 www.brotherscairns.com.au

BAD FISHY Bad Fishy Jet Boat Rides Bad Fishy operates thrilling jet boat rides on the Cairns Trinity Inlet, with

spins and slides and high-speed donuts its loads of fun and a great way to experience Cairns.

Save 20% off adult and child tickets when you mention PakMag at time of booking this month!

Time: 11.30am to 2.00pm Adult: $69.00 - PakMag Special only $55.20 Child: $45.00 - PakMag Special only $36.00 (Children must be under 16 and at least 1.2m tall) P 0499 490 030 E bookings@badfishy.com.au www.badfishy.com.au

CAIRNS ART GALLERY The Cairns Art Gallery has some great workshops available throughout these school holidays: Weaving Tuesday, 3 April 10.00am / $17 / Kids 1.00pm / $19 / Kids Watercolour Landscape Painting Wednesday, 4 April 10.00am / $11 / Kids Painting with Watercolour and Ink Wednesday, 4 April 1.00pm / $19 / Kids Screen-printing Thursday, 5 April 10.00am / $17 / Kids 1.00pm / $19 / Kids

1.00pm / $21 / Kids Class spaces are limited. Bookings essential.

P 4046 4800 E Kelly.j@cairnsartgallery.com.au F Facebook/Cairns.Art.Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

SUPRIMO The Cairns waterfront restaurant with something for everyone.

Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast from 8.00am to 11.00am Lunch and Dinner from 11.00am to 9.00pm.

Treat the kids over the holidays with kids meals for only $9.90. Plus the Pier has 2 hours FREE parking.

10% off when you mention PakMag. P 4041 5181 F Facebook/SuprimoCairns www.thepiercairns.com.au/diningcafes-bars/caffe-suprimo

INFLATABLE KINGDOM The perfect venue to have a great time for all ages. Inflatable Kingdom is a high-energy, action-packed environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes.

Open every day of the school holidays from 9.00am to 4.00pm

Family, Friends and Treasures Mobile Making Friday, 6 April 10.00am / $17 / Kids 1.00pm / $19 / Kids

To stay up to date with all that’s happening, check out their Facebook page or visit them at 164 Mayers Street, Manunda at Cairns Indoor Sports.

Contemporary Embroidery Monday, 9 April 10.00am / $17 / Kids 1.00pm / $19 / Kids

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

Mythical Worlds Drawing and Painting Tuesday, 10 April 10.00am / $33 / Kids Pop-up Scene Wednesday, 11 April 10.00am / $19 / Kids Digital Photography Wednesday, 11 April 1.00pm / $19 / Kids Create your own Nightingale and the Rose Thursday, 12 April 10.00am |$18| Kids 1.00pm / $21 / Kids Coil Weaving Friday, 13 April 2018 10.00am / $17 / Kids

PARADISE PALMS Paradise for kids young and old with lots to keep the kids occupied during the school holidays with their swimming pool, adventure playground and an 18-hole mini-golf course.

Families can enjoy a full day of fun with unlimited entry to the adventure playground, lap pool or mini-golf for a whole day.

Open daily from 7.00am Prices start from just $4.00 P 4059 9924 F Facebook/paradisepalmscairns www.paradisepalms.com.au

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CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE ANZ Hot Shots Programs: Blue Stage Kinda - Ages 3 to 5 years Red Ball - Ages 5 to 8 years Orange Ball - Ages 8 to 10 years Green Ball - Ages 9+ years 2018 Membership: Existing Members $59.00 New Members $79.00 FREE Day Court Hire With All Memberships.

Next to Jungle Juice in the Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets.

Fresh juice, smoothies and allergy friendly foods. Gluten and dairy free treats and snacks. Family-friendly outdoor dining.

9 holes of mini golf - $5.00 per person P 0417 999 102 E Info@jungle-juice.com.au F Facebook/ JungleJuiceKurandaMarkets www.jungle-juice.com.au

P 4041 3383 E admin@cairnsitc.com F Facebook/Cairns International Tennis Centre www.tennis.com.au/cairnsitc

LASERFUN CAIRNS

SOUTH CAIRNS

3 hours of laser tag for $25.00/person When: Monday to Friday of school holidays.

From: 1.00pm to 4.00pm

GYMNASTICS Kids love the structured activities run by their friendly qualified coaches.

They will have the opportunity to experience all of the gymnastics equipment including the foam pit, tumble trampoline, sprung floor, bars, beams and climbing ropes.

Their launchpad holiday programs are perfect for new children to try gymnastics before enrolling in term classes, they are also a great way for existing members to continue their gymnastics during the holidays.

NinjaGym Classes: Saturday from 10.30am to 11.30am Cost: $12.00 Age: Prep to Grade 6 P 4045 2947 E info@gymsportsfnq.com.au F Facebook/southcairnsgymnastics www.gymsportsfnq.com.au

FESTIVAL 2018 To coincide with Cairns hosting Commonwealth Games Basketball, a 12 day arts and cultural spectacular is being held from 4 to 15 April, so make sure you book your tickets now to enjoy the school holidays like never before!

From live music and theatre to comedy and dance, Festival 2018 provides nearly two weeks of amazing entertainment.

Open every day from 10.00am during the school holidays.

School Holiday Special:

Places are limited, so bookings are essential.

P 4031 9865 E bookings@laserfun.com.au F Facebook/LaserfunCairns www.laserfun.com.au

FRANKLAND ISLANDS REEF CRUISES Looking for something fun for the whole family these school holidays? Join Frankland Islands reef cruises tour.

They take care of everything on the day, including transfers from the centre of Cairns. They also provide all your snorkelling gear and do a guided snorkel with you. Meals are provided, including morning and afternoon tea, as well as a delicious tropical buffet lunch.

Snorkelling locations are protected and suitable for all ages, with great snorkelling spots straight off the beach. The trip out to the reef is just six miles (30-40 minutes) in open water, so nice and short! Plenty of extra activities available too for the adventurous including diving and kayak and paddle board hire!

Pakmag readers and locals specials available!

Visit www.cairns.qld.gov.au for more information.

P 4033 0081 E reservations@franklandislands.com.au www.franklandislands.com.au

JUNGLE JUICE AND

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RAINFOREST MINI GOLF

NORTH QUEENSLAND

Mini golf in the rainforest, nine holes and great fun for the whole family.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Koala Gardens and

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BirdWorld Kuranda are all 100% locally owned and operated by a family company since 1980.

They are proud of their achievements in the field of professional wildlife tourism and their attractions offer a variety of ways to experience wildlife in the tropics.

They aim to contribute to the conservation of, and education about both the Australian and exotic species that call their attractions their home. Their delivery of information through educational and entertaining presentations and the opportunity to interact with much of their wildlife ensures a visit to one or more of their experiences will be memorable, for all the right reasons.

Wildlife fun for a whole year!

The Mega Wildcard gives you unlimited entry to all three attractions for a whole twelve months.

Pass available for purchase at all three attractions.

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CAPTA GROUP Head down to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Wildlife Habitat, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Doom and Rainforestation Nature Park this school holidays. An annual 4 park pass means you can visit these parks as many times as you want for only $130.00 per year for the whole family! That’s school holidays and weekends sorted for 12 months!

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GC2018 BASKETBALL Get excited this School Holiday Guide and see some world class basketball as the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games comes to Townsville in the form of the Basketball Preliminary games. Taking place from 5 to 10 April, there’s plenty of opportunity to catch a game so make sure you book your tickets before they sell out! www.gc2018.com.au/tickets

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