PakMag Cairns - March 2019 Issue 141

ISSUE: MAR 2019

141

CAIRNS

LOCAL’S CONCEPTION JOURNEYS

PREP PARENTS FERTILITY TO 1 st YEAR

NURSERY NESTING PRIZES GALORE

HELPING KIDS IN THE WAKE OF A NATURAL DISASTER

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WELCOME 6 Entertainment: Check it Out 9 The Thing Is… 10 Journey to Becoming Parents 13 Helping Kids in the Wake of

a Natural Disaster 17 Teach Your Child to Fly! 21 A Bucket List of FNQ 25 Students Thriving 27 Recipes: Brain Food 29 5 Ways to Fuel Your Body 31 Health 35 The PakMag Experts 39 What’s On Guide 41 Mini Mag 48 Prep Parents 57 Community Linkages 59 Terrific Teachers 63 Fertility to First Birthday 69 Getting to Know Baby 71 Bump, Bub and Beyond:

Plan B 72 WIN – Bump,

Bub and Beyond 75 Pregnant or Needing

Gynaecological Advice?

76 Home with Caro

and Kingi – Nursery Nesting 78 AFL Snapped 80 Business 82 Puzzle Page

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Hello and welcome to the March edition of PakMag. Well that wasn’t the start to the school year we were all hoping for.

For many it’s been weeks of cleaning up, lack of access to food, and entertaining kids that are sick of being inside because of the poor weather. My house has been filled with muddy paw and footprints, mould, and even my herbs have all died and variety of phallic mushrooms have taken their place. We sure have had a big wet this year.

What I have experienced is nothing though in comparison to others.

Our hearts go out to all of the people who have been affected by the floods.

Every time I am cleaning up something muddy or mouldy I am thinking of those that are going through much worse. There is one thing about NQ that I love the most, and that is when things like this happen, our communities band together as one to help each other and love each other. It’s beautiful and heart-warming to see. If only we could keep that sense of community going year round, our paradise would certainly be even more amazing.

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

Bree James PakMag Founder and Editor-in-Chief

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT Belly2Babes Pop Up Shops When: Friday 1st - Saturday 2nd March Where: Stockland Cairns in front of Target When: Thursday 21st-Saturday 23rd March Where: Smithfield Shopping Centre near Kmart More info: www.belly2babes.com.au Belly2Babes provides clothing for expectant and new mothers. There is the option to 'try before you buy' at either their home studio by appointment, or one of their regular 'pop up shops'. Purchases can also be made online at www.belly2babes.com.au

Child & Baby Health Clinic / Mums & Bubs Morning Tea When: Tuesday 12th March, 9.00am - 11.00am Where: Childs World, 2 Borrowdale Close, Bentley Park More info: Contact Alison for more information: 0475 259 709 Hey Mumma! How does a nice cuppa and occupied kids sound? Head on over to the Child & Baby Health Clinic to catch a break whilst your little one gets their key age health check done. Mum will enjoy morning tea while the kids play and get their health checked by the registered health nurse at Childs World.

Buzz Music Grand Opening Weekend When: Saturday 9th March, 9.00am - 2.00pm to Sunday 10th March, 10.00am - 2.00pm Where: Buzz Music, 467 Mulgrave Road, Earlville More info: www.buzzmusic.co Head on over and discover Buzz Music’s brand new store on Mulgrave Road. There will be great prices on everything with up to 50% off storewide, free workshops, instrument demonstrations, live performances, giveaways, coffee van, sausage sizzle and more for the whole family to enjoy.

Why not check out Buzz Music School while you’re there and meet some of the teachers, attend workshops and ask questions about the music lessons on offer?

Something Wicked When: Friday 22nd March, 7.00pm and Saturday 23rd March, 7.00pm Where: The Young Company Theatre, 169 Bunda Street, Cairns More info: www.ticketlink.com.au While doing time in the dreaded Detention Room Three, five school girls unlock a portal to the world of MacBeth. The Witches promise the girls their dearest wishes. All the girls are ecstatic, except for Eloise, who suspects that being involved with the supernatural may have unfortunate consequences.

The prophecies backfire and one of the girls, Sara, becomes a witch herself.

Can Eloise and her friends rescue Sara and close the portal once and for all?

Tickets on sale now. A ticket must be purchased for all children 12 months and over.

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Save the date Cairns Children’s Festival When: Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th May Where: Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Botanic Gardens and Cairns Performing Arts Centre More info: www.tanksartscentre.com/children/festival The Cairns Children’s Festival is back for the 6th year!

This event aims to put our youngest creatives in the spotlight whilst also creating a safe and fun environment for families to explore, create and imagine. This year for the first time families are invited to get involved at the Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Botanic Gardens and the Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

With a range of FREE and ticketed events there will be something for everyone.

The Safelet - Wearable Safety Bracelet More info: www.safelet.com Developed by a Netherlands-based company and brought to North Queensland by Life Sumo, The push of a button on this clever bracelet is all it takes to save a life, sending an emergency alert to family, friends and a network of guardians. When activated, the bracelet also shows the location of the sender and has a microphone to record events.

Anybody can find themselves in a vulnerable situation, and the Safelet plays its part in bringing the community one step closer to safety.

Holi Festival of Colours When: Saturday 23rd March, 11.00am-3.00pm Where: Cairns Showgrounds, entrance through Severin Street gate More info: Cairns Indian Association Holi is a Hindu festival celebrating colour, love, fertility, and the triumph of good versus evil. The festival involves throwing handfuls of colourful powder on each other, so be prepared to get messy! Head on down to the Cairns Showgrounds brighten up your day with a full rainbow of colours.

The Thing Is

The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

Parent fails. We’ve all had them. The funniest one I’ve seen was a lady that fake tanned her body and then breastfed her baby. The baby ended up with a fake tanned boob circle on his face.

I’ve had some shockers.

When my son was 2 years old, he hurt his arm whilst being taken care of by a relative. He seemed ok, but a week later we noticed he was favouring one arm.

We took him to the doctors and left with his arm in a cast. Same thing happened to same child 3 years later.

Twice he had an injury but we thought it was minor and it wasn’t… oops.

Or the time my husband messed up the time for our youngest child’s performance for his last day of Kindy.

Not only did we miss the concert, but all the other kids left at midday and he was the only child left at 2.00pm when we turned up for the concert. That was a very sad day.

The thing is… we all have parent fails. If you aren’t failing, you aren’t trying hard enough right? Please tell me that statement rings true for parenting?!

I remember my parents failed quite a few times.

Picking us up from gymnastics often meant hours of waiting due to miscommunication between them (and there were no mobile phones back then).

The home birthday cakes that no one would eat because they were as dry as cardboard.

The DIY haircuts to save money, that literally looked like Mum put a bowl on my head and thought “that will keep my scissor line straight” (this always ends up as a parent fail, don’t do it!).

The conversations they had (or the adult activities) not thinking we were listening.

To the food left in the fridge that we thought was ok to consume... I ate 2-week-old chicken at my dad’s house once. I was hospitalised and couldn’t eat chicken for 2 years or I’d get sick again.

Parent fails happen.

In the moment, parent fails are not always funny, and we are traumatised for a long time (I was too scared to see a hairdresser until I was in my twenties and I am still really careful with chicken). However, some make nuggets of gold for their 18th birthday party and beyond.

Like the times you find your kids eating dog food, cockroaches, or their own bodily fluids.

As much as I hate failing, I do wonder which parent fails I have done that will potentially scar my kids into adulthood! Probably the forgotten Kindy performance, fractured arms, and the time I said licking a 9-volt battery is fun. But hey, we can’t be perfect parents, or we wouldn’t have any funny stories, right?

And if we really think about it, I am sure our kids have had many kid fails that have made us look bad too.

Like the time they pee down the slippery slide at Bunnings or take Panadol to daycare to hand out...

Kids sure have a fine way of helping us with our parent fails.

If you are beating yourself up right now because of a parent fail, stop. We all have them, and it’s what makes the parenthood journey the rollercoaster it is.

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OUR journey to becoming parents The road to falling pregnant is different for every parent. Some of us accidently fall pregnant, some try for a month and fall pregnant, some try for months or years and have success, and sadly some are broken hearted time and time again. This month PakMag interviewed three local Cairns mums about their journey to conceiving their bundles of joy.

“Ryan and I were married for 7 years before we decided to try for a baby. I was already 35 years old and didn’t want to try for years. So we spoke to a fertility specialist, Dr Elizabeth Jackson, and asked her for some tips on falling pregnant.” To Deanna and Ryan’s surprise, just under a year later she fell pregnant with baby Darcy.

Deanna, Ryan and Darcy Ward

“At first I was in disbelief. Was the pregnancy test accurate? I told Ryan and we were both in shock Happy shock!”

Juggling a busy career as the National Maternity Services Manager for Ramsay Health Care, based at Cairns Private Hospital, Deanna Ward knew what having a baby was like, and knew she and her husband would have to have a plan to make it work.

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Being a midwife herself, Deanna was excited to embark on the journey of motherhood. “As soon as I was pregnant, I booked in with my obstetrician and the ‘Know My Midwife’ program at Cairns Private Hospital.

It was so reassuring having familiar faces around me throughout this journey. I was determined to continue

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travelling and building my career, so Ryan and I decided he would be the stay at home Dad and I would return to work full time.”

Deanna’s advice for other families trying to conceive is to plan in advance, consider your finances, and to quit smoking and eat healthy to better your chances of conceiving. “Speak with a fertility specialist or GP about your plan to conceive too as they will have some great tip and tricks.”

Andrea, Alan, Scarlett and Flynn Attree While the road may have been bumpy, Andrea and Alan’s story certainly has a very happy ending.

wanting to conceive is to “find a great doctor to point you in the right direction and get the support you need.

Do your own research and find out what would be right for you or what would suit your situation.”

Annette, Clay, Alex and Cameron Jarrett When Annette and Clay decided to start a family, Annette was told she would never get pregnant unless she lost weight. The journey they embarked on proved that life is full of surprises…

“I was 40 years old and told to lose 50kg or I’d never get pregnant,” Annette recalls. “I made the decision to get lap band surgery which completely changed my life.

I lost 47kg in 11 months.” After losing the weight, Annette and Clay decided it was time to add a little one to their family. To their surprise, she fell pregnant with twins!

“We were so excited, and upon finding out we were having twins, we were even more excited,” Annette tells PakMag. “I had the perfect pregnancy – no morning sickness, no back pain, no swollen ankles. Our families were so excited for us.” Alex and Cameron, now 9 years old, were born at 38 weeks and weighed 3kg each making for a very happy family.

The journey was a difficult one, with several miscarriages before Scarlett was welcomed. “We had been trying for three years. She was my rainbow baby after miscarriages,” Andrea told PakMag.

Through her experience, Annette encourages other families who are struggling to conceive to keep trying, stay determined and stay positive. “Keep trying, follow the advice you are given and you have a much better chance that it will happen.”

However, conceiving a second time proved to be difficult.

“After seeing a Urologist for another reason, my husband was told after a sperm count test that his count was really low. Our only hope was IVF,” Andrea recalled. “We left the Urology office feeling down, dejected and my husband was in tears. I told him to leave it with me.”

Andrea remembers almost giving up after her miscarriages, but if she had, her daughter wouldn’t be here. “So off on my little mission I went. I researched and researched. We sought advice from a fertility doctor and decided to try male vitamins in a three-month package.”

In January 2016, she felt a bit off. “What if I was pregnant? I bought a test, did the deed, and I saw two lines. I was shocked and in disbelief, and kept telling myself no way!”

“I shook my husband awake and shoved the test in his face. He sat up, still half asleep. He was gobsmacked, speechless, but completely over the moon.”

Later that year, Andrea and Alan welcomed baby Flynn into the world. Andrea’s advice for other couples

Thanks for sharing your inspiring stories, we’d love to hear more, so please share yours with us on Facebook, or through “Share Your Story” on the PakMag website.

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9 Ways to Help Your Children in the Wake of a Natural Disaster STORY Kathy Donaldson, The Parent's Precinct It’s been a devastating end to 2018 and start of 2019 for North Queenslanders. It started with the bush fires raging around Mackay in December, followed by cyclones ripping through communities in the North. This year we’ve been hit hard with continuous rain, causing flooding in several areas and damaging homes, shops and infrastructure across NQ, especially in Townsville.

WHEN NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE Thousands of residents are coming to terms with the aftermath of these severe weather systems.

Give each child individual attention and allow them in their own time to talk about what happened and more importantly how they were feeling during the event.

2. Reassure These events can be very confusing for children and can often make them scared. The best way to help children understand is to offer them plenty of reassurance, extra cuddles and family time.

Keep reassuring your children that these feelings are natural in the circumstances and that they are safe and ok.

But in addition to the clean up and the insurance claims, we need to consider how these natural disasters impact our children, and how we can help them understand what has happened.

3. Take away the blame

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Remind your kids that natural disasters are completely out of anyone’s control and no one is to blame for what has happened.

1. Ask and answer We can’t keep our kids in a bubble. They will see the news, hear stories and witness the aftermath.

And they will probably have questions.

Why did this happen?

What happens next?

Will it happen again?

Be up front and honest about what has happened and what this means. Answer any questions they have in a delicate but truthful manner. Yes, it’s been a hard time, but everyone is safe and hopefully the worst is over.

Bad things happen. It’s part of life. But young children often have trouble understanding that it’s no one’s fault when things like this happen.

4. Keep your routine Try to maintain your normal routine as much as possible, especially when it comes to meal times and bedtime.

The sooner your children get back to a normal routine they will feel safe and secure.

5. Watch for signs of anxiety Natural disasters can be scary, especially when they hit so close to home. Children may have trouble coming to terms with what happened or they may be worried that another disaster could happen again.

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If you notice your child is having trouble sleeping, seems anxious, stressed and worried or is displaying any unusual behaviour then talk to them about how they are feeling. Consider giving them a comfort object (like a teddy or blanket) that they can cuddle if there is a storm in the future.

You may need outside support to help them. Contact your GP, your child’s school counsellor or one of the services listed below.

6. Give them a chance to express their feelings If your kids are anxious about natural disasters but are having trouble communicating these concerns, look for additional outlets to help them. Ask them to draw a picture or write down their thoughts in a journal.

7. Set up a family emergency plan Having a family emergency plan and evacuation kit in place, just in case, can be comforting and reassuring for kids.

It can help them feel safe and prepared if disaster strikes.

Sit down as a family to make a checklist of what you need. Map out where to go, what to do and what will happen in various situations, such as if the kids are at school or you are at work.

If you are unsure what to include in your emergency kit, head to your local council’s website for a handy list of what to pack.

We can’t control the weather but we can take precautions to ensure everyone is safe. Doing this as a family can help alleviate any fears kids may have.

8. Focus on the positive stories There have been so many beautiful stories that have come from this traumatic time. Families helping families, communities banding together, people reaching out to those who need it.

It’s these heroic and heart-warming acts that are worth focusing on.

Sharing these stories with your kids can help them see that kindness and community support are stronger than even the most severe storm.

Better still, if you and the kids are in a position to help out, get involved! This can give the kids a focus and help everyone move forward as a community.

By spending time helping others, your children will learn the value of compassion and empathy.

The best way they will learn this is from you and the adults and role models around them.

9. Have fun No matter what is happening around you, find time to joke and laugh and do some stupid things…the kids will find it very entertaining and will join in as you lighten up, smile, laugh and enjoy their company!

Every child is unique and you know your child best.

If you feel like something isn't quite right, don't hesitate to act. Trauma, if left unmanaged, can cause stress and anxiety which can lead to mental health issues.

Talk to them, speak to a professional and seek medical advice.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES Talk N Tap Therapy www.talkntaptherapy.com Talk N Tap Therapy provide counselling and EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) for ages 5 - 25. EFT tapping is a quick and gentle solution to release intense emotions. Tapping can be easily learned by children of all ages. Clearing emotional trauma in children is vital as it allows them to be free to interact in their everyday life.

Healthy Families at Beyond Blue www.healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au A great rescource which includes tips on helping kids cope with anxiety, building resilience and optimism and much more. They have a simple mental health checklist that you can do to determine if your child could be at risk. If the rating does come back as high, then talk to a GP about your next plan of action.

Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) www.kidshelpline.com.au Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service

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for young people aged 5 to 25. Their website is a great rescource not only for kids, but young adults and parents too. There are articles on helping kids identify and express feelings, anxiety in kids and teens, building respectful relationships and much more.

Mission Australia www.missionaustralia.com.au Mission Australia's integrated nationwide services help people find safe and affordable housing, support disadvantaged children and families, empower troubled young people, assist people with mental illness and disability, and much more. Early intervention and prevention is at the heart of their work.

After Care www.aftercare.com.au Aftercare is Australia’s longest serving mental health services organisation. They believe in enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of their clients through social justice and their commitment to collaborative learning and recovery.

Education

How to teach your child to fly!

STORY Sandra Barclay, Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns It can be said that every child is gifted, and children unwrap their gifts and talents at different times and in very different ways. Children are eager to learn about their world, however there exists a small percentage of children who are “gifted”. This group of children has the potential to perform at a level far beyond what might be expected from other children their age. Traditionally when we think of gifted children we imagine an intellectually gifted child, however children can also be creatively, socially and/or physically gifted. No gifted individual is the same and the level of giftedness can range from mildly gifted through to profoundly gifted. What are some of the cues and signs that your child may be gifted or talented?

Some children may have a passion in one subject or sport or be very creative, but no gifted learner exhibits traits in every area. Gifted children can reason at a high level, learn rapidly and have an intense love of learning.

From a very young age they can express strong feelings and opinions and will often surprise by asking questions about complex social issues. They usually love adult company and have a well-developed sense of justice and a mature sense of humour.

Gifted children may have time management problems and because they finish their work quickly and easily, they can be distracted by the many thoughts, plans and ideas they are constantly generating. Gifted children often need to be taught how to effectively manage their thoughts and time. Your child will think differently and

may be emotionally and socially out of sync with peers.

Learning is important to the wellbeing of gifted and talented children and when you support a gifted child’s learning, you’re also supporting their overall wellbeing. Understand and identify your child’s strengths and their weaknesses and work to support them to develop their strengths and build strategies to cope in their areas of weakness.

As each child’s experience is different, so will be the experiences of parents navigating a path to develop the potential of their child. Encourage your child to discover the joy of play and encourage their natural curiosity. While your child is exploring their everyday world, they are also learning how to learn. Provide rich activities at home to challenge their thinking, don’t be afraid to use sophisticated vocabulary and open-ended questions or to discuss how household items work.

Push boundaries and have fun by visiting art galleries, going to the theatre, attend an international sporting event or the ballet, encourage your child to play a musical instrument and listen to a variety of music at home, read poetry with them, and celebrate if your child initiates philosophical discussions. You may also simply visit family or friends who have hobbies, live on farms, play musical instruments or have interesting jobs.

Even a simple trip to the airport can fire up a child’s imagination and once you have presented a challenge, there is no need to revisit unless your child shows further interest.

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After discovering your child needs additional opportunities in school, it is essential to build a positive partnership with your child’s school and their teacher. Your child’s teacher is always your first contact. For a gifted child, learning can be fast paced and they may not need to repeat activities, so breadth of experience is important. Although the thought of approaching the teacher can sometimes be unnerving, there are several ways you can increase the opportunity for a successful outcome:

Parents and caregivers are usually the first to identify a child’s extraordinary gifts and talents. It can be overwhelming when parents recognise their child’s abilities, interests, and passions are different to other children. To support your child, learn as much as you can about giftedness. Read, attend conferences and link with other parents of gifted children. The more you understand about gifted children, their education and their specific social, emotional and intellectual needs, the better prepared you will be to support your child.

•• Approach the teacher as an ally in your child’s education, not a roadblock, and be open to the teacher’s opinion.

Encourage children to build relationships with like-minded children and provide the skills to accept children who may not have the skills they do. Support them in areas where they may not be ‘gifted’ such as with organisational or social skills.

•• Think about how you can be a partner with your child's teacher. Differentiating for many types of learners is complex. Are you able to spend some time in the classroom? It may be of benefit to make connections between a “gifted” child’s interests and homework.

•• Ask about activities run by the school such as STEM (Science, technology, Engineering and Maths), Debating or Chess Clubs.

•• Ensure that after the meeting both you and the teacher have clearly defined action items and a timetable for implementation.

•• Remember to speak positively at home about your child's teacher and school. Refrain from complaining about the teacher or school as this could open the possibility of allowing your child to blame the teacher for their own lack of effort.

If you feel your child is underachieving, the best person to speak with is your child’s teacher, so a good relationship with the teacher is important. Help the teacher learn about your child’s abilities and raise any issues early. Let teachers know when things are working. If it’s not working provide positive and practical suggestions and solutions. You are the most important advocate for your child's education, so don't be shy; just do it with diplomacy and flexibility.

Gifted children may be extremely sensitive and may become upset quickly by other children’s words and actions. Parents can help their child navigate this emotional minefield by teaching their children about their emotions and how to work with them. Allow and even encourage your child to make mistakes and teach them how to see mistakes and disappointments as an opportunity for learning.

It is helpful for your child (and all children!) to know that not everyone is the same. Although there is a difference between what your child can do and what others can do, other children do have their own strengths too.

You can point out that your child’s sister is good at making friends and his cousin is a great cook. Knowing about these differences can make it easier for your child to get along with, and value others – for example, it might help them to be understanding when other children struggle with maths that they find easy.

The good news is there is plenty of support available for you and your child and remember there are two gifts we should strive to give our children – one is a solid foundation and the other is wings, and for a gifted child with solid foundations the sky is no longer the limit.

Websites for parents QAGTC www.qagtc.org.au

Cairns City Council www.cairns.qld.gov.au/region/teachers

Conference 15th and 16th March Practical workshop for teachers, Counsellors, Educators and Parents

Cairns City Council Library Events www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library/news-events/events

GERRIC www.education.arts.unsw.edu.au/about-us/gerric

Coding and robotics, film club, seed library, genealogy

The University of NSW runs programs for children, parents and teachers

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Raising Children – The Australian Parenting Website www.raisingchildren.net.au

Davies Creek

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A Bucket list of FNQ Escapes STORY Jodie Woodford - PakMag Ambassador Back when I worked at a language centre we would ask our homestay families to write their own profiles, describing their lives to prospective students.

Considering my own profile, I always imagined writing “Likes nature and the outdoors” because I enjoyed being in the bush with birds rustling in the canopy, and the wholesome smell of damp earth. But when I pause and take stock, I realise I’ve just scratched the surface of what is available and have visited only the most well-known haunts such as the Tablelands’ lakes and waterfalls, Barron Gorge, Crystal Cascades and Stoney Creek. Worse still, my weekends have somehow morphed into couch time, leaving me wondering how I ended up signed up to both Netflix and Stan…

So, with the library, the internet, and my friends’ knowledge at my disposal, I have researched some new places to explore and share with you my FNQ escapes bucket list.

Davies Creek One of my friends is absolutely smitten with this granite rock and eucalypt woodland hideaway and always encourages me to go. With campgrounds, swimming holes, waterfalls and mountain bike tracks, it really has it all.

Getting there: Off Davies Creek road between Kuranda and Mareeba.

Windin Falls Look this place up on Instagram and you will see it has the ultimate view! An infinity pool at the top of the falls overlooks a lush valley with steep mountains rising up on either side.

HIKING AND SWIMMING

Getting there: Drive 10 mins on Old Cairns Track past Lamins Hill Lookout near Malanda, until you see a sign for the falls. 2 hrs walk return from there.

Henrietta Creek

Glacier Rock

Apparently this cute little swimming spot is not so well-known. Those keen for a hike can follow a path from there to Nandroya falls.

An uphill walkover the Scenic Rail track, ending at Glacier Rock with a lovely view over the Barron River and surrounding suburbs.

Getting there: 10 mins past Mamu on the Palmerston Highway.

Getting there: Trail starts at the end of the Douglas Track Road in Kamerunga.

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Hartley’s Creek Interesting rock formations, small falls and swimming pools, and a rope swing.

Getting there: Half hour south of Cooktown. Take the Amos Bay turn-off from Mulligan Highway and follow the signage. 4WD recommended.

Babinda Boulders Whilst I’d love to be fit enough to go hiking up Mount Bartle Frere in search of the golden bower bird, I shy away from any walks over six hours in length. Instead, I’ve put the 25 min stroll to Devil’s Pool and Boulders Gorge Lookout on my hit-list instead. I’m told that looking up the Yindinji tribal folklore about the Devil’s Pool is a must-do before you go.

Getting there: 9 mins east of Babinda.

While you're there, check out Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, it's the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland.

Getting there: Park at the turn-off located on the left, about 500m past Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and walk from there.

Trevethan Falls A beautiful cascading waterfall with plenty of pools to swim in.

STAYING A WHILE Etty Bay Camping A quaint little family-friendly seaside vista with camping sites or cabins available. The resident cassowaries are why I’m told this place is a must-visit.

tourist season kicks in. This accommodation has both camping and cabin options, and an observatory. Tours can be arranged to local attractions such as the caves, balancing rock, and historic mining town.

Getting there: Chillagoe, 3 hrs west of Cairns.

Getting there: 15 mins south of Innisfail.

NB - For another outback option, check out the Undara lava tubes further to the south!

Action Ridge Farmstay

Home Rule Rainforest Lodge

Give the family a farm experience complete with egg collecting and calf feeding, without having to sleep in a tent.

With 100 acres this property boasts plenty of space to find a good campsite. There’s a croc-free creek for swimming, and a waterfall. Plenty of wildlife including bettongs and possums, and the multi-day trek to Cedar Bay commences from here also.

Getting there: Off Nash Road, between Millaa Millaa and Tarzali.

Possum Valley Rainforest Cottages This property has two cottages in a rainforest setting.

There is plenty of wildlife – possums of course, but also platypus and Lumholtz tree kangaroo.

Getting there: Between Ravenshoe and Herberton. See directions on their website.

Chillagoe Observatory and Eco Lodge After Easter appears to be a good time to visit out west, when the heat and the wet eases, and the

Getting there: 30 mins south of Cooktown at Wallaby Creek.

Daintree Peaks ECO Stays Enjoy a little Daintree getaway by staying in a cabin on 25 acres of tranquil rainforest with minimal impacts on our beautiful ecosystem. Discover the wonders of the tropics right here and explore to your heart’s content.

Getting there: 2 hours north of Cairns via Captain Cook Highway, following Cape Tribulation Road once past Mossman.

Here come the necessary disclaimers: Always read the signs, local warnings and heed advice to avoid flooded roads, stinging trees, flash floods, swimming with crocs and the like. This information has been gathered in good faith but please research your intended destination further in your planning process. Enjoy!

I’m really excited to try out my bucket list and I hope to see you out there..

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STUDENTS THRIVE THROUGH THEIR LOVE OF LEARNING

Sit, listen, learn, repeat? Not at Peace Lutheran College! Students at Peace actively engage in ProjectBased Learning, collaborating and problem solving to harvest real-world knowledge and skills.

Engaging teaching methods and flexible spaces not only motivate students, but also challenge the traditional view on classroom teaching and learning.

Our children are entering into a world that is changing at a rapid rate. Knowledge is available at their fingertips.

At Peace, our Junior School has embraced a progressive approach to education, changing our teaching and learning to focus not only on the knowledge side of learning, but the development of skills students need to engage and actively participate in the world in which they live.

We are focussing on the development of students’ skills for life, those of collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication.

Instead of sitting in a classroom taking notes to pass a test, Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a method of teaching that brings together several subjects that engage students in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. For example, in the subjects of Science and Health, students could be learning about ‘how to be healthy’. Instead of learning information and then producing a poster at the end, students are presented with an open-ended question, “How can we not get sick?”. Students then engage in asking questions, researching the topic, collaborating, seeking feedback and finally, presenting their findings in a way that is meaningful to them and to an authentic audience. This type of project learning uses critical thinking skills, not just repeating information.

Research shows that this type of learning increases student motivation. Students are engaged and develop a real love of learning, learning that is accomplished through the development of deep content knowledge, to deliver a meaningful project.

Karl Fisch (Shift Happens) states, “We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t exist, using technologies that haven’t been invented, in order to solve problems, we don’t even know are problems yet.”

If this is true, then the way students were educated in the past must give way to how our children need to be educated today, in order to thrive in the future.

At Peace Lutheran College we are diving into this new world of teaching and learning to ensure our students are fully equipped to be active citizens in our global world!

WATCH THE VIDEO IN THE ONLINE MAG To find out more about the school’s education model check out the above video “A Parent’s Perspective – Their Flexible Learning Journey” or head to www.nobelcoaching.com/project-based-learning-explained

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Recipes

BRAIN FOOD It’s essential to keep our brain's fuelled for the activities of the day, whether that be work, study, or chasing after the kids. These delicious recipes are not only super healthy for you, but taste amazing too.

TRIPLE IQ FISH CURRY RECIPE Dorothy Richmond, Dorothy Dietitian Serves 4

SUPER SALAD Serves 2 This delicious salad is the perfect side to a filling dinner or a refreshing, healthy lunch to fuel your brain. Most veggies are naturally low in fat and calories while containing no cholesterol at all. Did you know that avocado contains more potassium than bananas, blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of common fruits and pumpkin seeds have been linked to reduced risks of numerous cancers? This salad certainly is super, and it’ll get you through the day.

Ingredients 2 cups mixed leafy greens 1 cup steamed broccoli 1 avocado 5 yellow cherry tomatoes ¼ cup kidney beans ¼ cup blueberries ¼ cup sprouts 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds Italian dressing Method 1. Chop and steam the broccoli. Chop up the avocado and cherry tomatoes as desired.

2. Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss together with Italian dressing to taste. Enjoy!

PakMag Tip You can easily make your own zesty Italian dressing using olive oil, white wine vinegar, water, honey, lemon juice and herbs.

This simple curry combines the omega 3 fatty acids from fish with a range of antioxidants from turmeric in curry powder and a range of vegetables.

Ingredients Olive oil spray 1 kg firm fleshed fish such as king fish or nile perch 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 capsicum, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 pieces of broccoli, chopped 1 garlic clove, finely diced 3 spring onions finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger, finely diced 2 kaffir lime leaves, chopped 3 tbsp curry powder tsp of shrimp paste 1 x 370g can low fat coconut milk ½ cup water or chicken stock (as needed) Method 1. Heat a pan over medium heat and lightly spray with oil. Cook onions, garlic, curry powder, kaffir lime leaves and ginger until soft. Add the sweet potato, and carrots.

Add a little water or chicken stock to just cover the vegetables and cook for 10 minutes.

2. Add the fish, capsicum and beans. Cook until the vegetables are just soft, the fish is opaque and the liquid has reduced.

3. Add the coconut milk. When further reduced to a sauce consistency toss through chopped coriander and spring onions. Check the fish is cooked through before serving.

4. Serve with a sprinkle of desiccated coconut, Basmati rice and a glass of sparking water with a dash of lime juice.

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Health

5 Ways to Fuel your Body STORY Kalisha Fitsch We all know that eating a healthy balanced diet is essential to get our bodies from A to B, and eating the right foods can even reduce your risk of getting certain diseases and illnesses. People diet for all types of reasons, but usually with the same goal; to live a healthier life.

That being said, there’s a huge variety of diets out there with different components and benefits. However, that miracle diet your friend swore changed their life may not do the same for you; everyone is different, and it’s essential that your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.

So, let’s take a closer look at some popular diets.

Paleo The paleo or primal diet consists of whole ingredients and eliminates processed foods, sugars, dairy products, grains, starchy vegetables and high-fat meats. Benefits can include weight loss, higher immune function, increased energy levels and lowered risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. However, this diet can get expensive as it requires you to eat a lot of meat and nuts. It's also a good idea to keep an eye on your cholesterol levels if you are eating lots of meat.

Raw The raw diet involves eliminating foods that have been pasteurised or produced with additives or synthetics, such as refined oils, coffee, pasta, and cooked or processed foods. The diet includes fruit, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and may also contain eggs, fish, meat, or dairy products. While this diet may help you improve digestion, lose weight and lower the amount of antinutrients and carcinogens in your diet, eating raw foods can come with the risk of contamination.

Vegan The vegan diet is fully plant-based, therefore eliminating all meat and animal products including dairy, eggs and honey. The diet is abundant with magnesium, iron, folic acid, vitamins B1, C and E while being low in cholesterol and saturated fats, and can be great if you’re wanting to lose weight. As with any diet, poor planning can lead to deficiencies, which is why it’s important to thoroughly research and ensure you’re getting the nutrients your body needs.

Keto The ketogenic diet takes a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb eating approach. Following the diet for a few days causes your body to enter ketosis, meaning it’s using fat to create energy and this can lead to weight loss. Some keto-friendly foods include cheese, nuts, leafy green veggies, eggs and meat, but you can’t have numerous whole fruits, whole grains or desserts.

There are some risks however, including kidney stone formation, acidosis (high levels of acid in the blood), and nutrition deficiencies.

Low GI The Low GI (Glycemic Index) diet minimises spikes in your blood sugar and insulin levels, and therefore may help with weight loss. The diet involves eating a lot of non-starchy vegetables while limiting refinedgrain products and eating a healthy protein with most meals. However, the diet may not work for everyone as the body’s response to glucose varies from person to person.

If you’re considering trying out any of these diets but aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you, discuss the matter with a dietitian or nutritionist first.

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Health

HEALTH What is WHAT IS the THE MY Health HEALTH Record?

RECORD? My

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NEWBORNS

You may have heard or seen My Health Record mentioned around your doctor’s office or other medical establishments. What exactly is it, and what does it provide Australians?

While they may seem a bit clueless, babies have an impressive set of skills and quirky things about them. Let’s explore some surprising facts about newborns.

To put it simply, My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information which can be viewed securely online at any time.

Whether you’re looking for your medical history or you’re in the emergency room and unable to talk, My Health Record will give you and healthcare professionals important personal health information. This includes allergies, medicines, medical conditions and pathology test results.

In an emergency, having access to all this information has the potential to be life-saving.

You can manage your own record by adding your own information and deciding privacy settings. For example, you can set access controls, review your own information and add personal notes wherever you feel it’s necessary. Security is a key design element and adheres to Australian Government security requirements, protected by high grade security protocols to ensure your information remains private.

Old medical history will not be automatically uploaded to your My Health Record – only new reports can be. If you have any further questions, consult your GP.

They are born with 300 bones. Isn’t that just a skele-ton? That’s 94 more than adults.

As babies grow, the bones will fuse together until eventually there are 206.

They may sleep with their eyes open.

While the sight can be a little scary, it’s totally normal.

They can have fur. Are you fur-real?

This fuzzy hair is called lanugo, and it keeps them warm in the womb. Most babies shed this in utero, but sometimes it’ll shed a few weeks after birth.

12 HOUR hour MORNING morning SICKNESS sickness RELIEF relief Elevit Morning Sickness Relief has been specially formulated for pregnant women to help relieve the symptoms of morning sickness such as nausea and vomiting for up to 12 hours.

It is made with natural ginger and vitamin B6 so that it is safe to take when pregnant.

These ingredients have been shown in studies to help reduce the frequency and severity of morning sickness and help relieve symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Available at all Calanna Wholehealth Pharmacies.

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Health

HEALTH The THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR NAUSEA

Apple cider vinegar is the most popular type of vinegar in the health community – and rightly so! Besides having various cooking and household purposes, it’s incredibly healthy for you. Let’s explore just a few of the amazing effects apple cider vinegar has on the body.

Nausea is a very common and very unwanted symptom with a range of different causes. Here are some effective, age-old remedies you might have heard before from your Nonna.

It can help kill bacteria and other nasties It can be used to treat lice, warts, ear infections, and nail fungus. The main substance in vinegar, acetic acid, can help kill pathogens including bacteria.

Lowers blood sugar levels It can be highly beneficial for people with diabetes, prediabetes, or those wanting to keep their blood sugar levels low.

Helps with itchy bug bites A weak apple cider vinegar solution may help stop the itch on bug bites.

Lowers cholesterol It can help keep your cholesterol levels in check and ensure you maintain a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.

Weight loss Drinking a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in water may help you lose weight, and may even help satisfy certain cravings.

Ginger – While the way it works is not fully understood, ginger is a very popular natural remedy used to treat nausea, either in capsule, tea or ginger ale form. Just make sure you’re consuming real ginger and not artificial.

Peppermint – Aromatherapy using peppermint is also quite likely to help reduce nausea, and is also known to help with headaches.

Spices – Several spices such as cinnamon, cumin and fennel powder are known to combat nausea, including nausea in relation to menstruation.

Chamomile Tea – A cup of chamomile tea, hot or cold, is known to sooth the stomach.

BRAT Diet – If you’re nauseous due to eating something that didn’t agree with you, eating simple bland foods may help sooth your stomach. The BRAT diet stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast.

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Expert Advice

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS PROACTIVE PHYSIO

SUNBIRD ORTHODONTICS

Dear Marilla,

Dear Dr Bobby,

I'm pregnant and I have new body aches.

What should I do?

I’m 32 and didn’t have my teeth straightened when I was younger. How much would it cost me to get my smile fixed now?

Growing a baby is a miraculous thing to do.

Some women sail through without skipping a beat.

Most will experience a niggle here and there.

There are many changes that occur in a woman's body as the pregnancy progresses, and these cause new strains on muscles, bones and joints, often resulting in new pains or exacerbating old ones.

A pelvic health physiotherapist can loosen up tight muscles or teach you how to find and develop weaker ones, and give you advice as to which garments and braces can provide external support.

Knowing how to move and what to avoid can help you regain or maintain control. Keeping active is really important.

It’s a common myth that adults can’t have braces. This is simply not true! If you have your own teeth then you can have braces, or indeed Invisalign. In fact, the oldest person who I have ever treated with braces was 86 years old, and she was delighted with her result!

25 per cent of the people I treat at Sunbird Orthodontics are adults, who either missed out on treatment as a child, or had treatment as a child but didn’t wear their retainers.

Remember to keep your doctor or midwife in the loop about any new aches or pains.

Simple cosmetic changes can cost as little as a few thousand dollars and take only a few months of treatment to get the smile of your dreams. However, it is essential that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision, and only a Specialist Orthodontist can provide this.

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COLLIER LAWYERS Dear Nardine, My partner and I are separating. Which statements should we avoid saying to the kids about the other parent?

Have you heard the saying “little pitchers have big ears”? It’s an old expression used to warn that “children hear everything”. There are many examples of “what not to say” but basically it is anything that is a put down of the other parent (or their family) – from the blatant to the less obvious. A child will pick up on the tone of voice used and will know it’s a put down even if the words don’t suggest it.

Also, comparing them unfavourably to that parent – for instance, “you are just like your father” is a huge no no.

No one would be comfortable hearing bad things said about someone they love. A child needs to be able to freely love both parents and to make up their own mind about that parent’s behaviour.

4214 5666 www.collierlawyers.com.au

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Expert Advice

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS CAIRNS VET Dear Dr Richard Thomas,

AUDI CENTRE CAIRNS / CAIRNS CARS

Why do we need to desex our pets?

Dear Alan,

Across Australia, animal shelters and rescue organisations are overflowing with unwanted pets and thousands are euthanized across the country each month. Many of these animals are the result of unplanned pregnancy. Desexing your pets prevents this from happening, as well as preventing some behaviour problems and health issues.

Why should we buy a new 4WD over a used one?

The best time to desex your pet is between four and six months of age but pets of any age can be desexed. Desexings at the Cairns Vet Clinic are performed from Monday to Friday and are safe and comfortable because we include modern analgesic/ anaesthetic protocols, catheterisation, intravenous fluid therapy, proper intra-operative monitoring, take-home pain relief, and an Elizabethan collar, all as standard.

When buying a 4WD or SUV you have three options.

Buy new, buy demo, or buy used. When you buy a new 4WD or SUV, you obviously get more peace of mind because you know the history of the vehicle. You also have warranty, and the 4WD or SUV will likely be fitted with the latest technology, be more fuel efficient and have the latest safety features.

Not all of us can afford a new car, though. Demo models are a great option as they have many of the above features, however they’ve been used minimally by the dealership and often only have a few thousand kilometres racked up.

For more information about the health and behaviour benefits of desexing your pets, please see my full reply at www.pakmag.com.au

Used SUV’s and 4WD’s are of course the cheaper upfront option, however, they often only have a limited warranty. In some cases, brand new isn’t that much more of a stretch, especially if you check out the HAVAL H9, H6 or H2, all with 7-year warranty and from $19,990, you certainly want to check them out.

4032 9999 www.cairnsvet.com.au

4046 6333 www.cairnsauto.com.au

CALANNA WHOLE HEALTH PHARMACY Dear Matthew, I'm pregnant and am suffering from morning sickness. What can I try that will be safe for my baby and provide some relief?

During pregnancy (especially pregnancy in summer) the last thing you want to deal with is morning sickness.

It affects more than 50 per cent of expectant mothers. At Calanna we take a holistic approach to managing a person's health and well-being which is why we stock a combination of the best natural and traditional products.

We always encourage women to talk with their GP or Obstetrician for advice but in store our go to morning sickness recommendations are Elevit Morning Sickness Relief and Owen Homeopathic Ipecac which are both specifically formulated for pregnant women to help relieve nausea and vomiting.

For best results it is best to start treatment as soon as possible rather than letting it become chronic. Small snacking throughout the day can also help keep nausea at bay.

For advice on the safety of any other vitamins or medications you may be taking during pregnancy ask our team of pharmacists and naturopaths. They are highly skilled in letting you know which ingredients are safe for you and bub during pregnancy. www.calannapharmacy.com.au

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WHAT’S ON MAR MAR FRIDAY 1 MARCH Free Design Activity Space Runs until 5 May Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family Murder Among the Mateys Runs until 22 March Cairns Dinner Theatre www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.00pm / $70 / Adults Womens Self Defence Yorkeys Yoga www.yorkeysyoga.com 1.00pm / $30 / Adults Mums and Bubs Aroma Yoga Workshop HartigYoga Palm Cove HartigYoga - Palm Cove,QLD 10.00am / $25 / Mums and Bubs SATURDAY 2 MARCH Hot 8 Brass Band Tanks Arts Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $40 / 18+ Young Creatives Club with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.00pm / $115 Non-member / 13 - 17 Yrs Black Dog Institute Monster Cent Sale The Salvation Army Cairns Black Dog Bikkies 1.00pm / $5 / Family SUNDAY 3 MARCH Film Production Workshops for Kids Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 9.00am / $100 / 12-15 Yrs

Film Production Workshops for Kids Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 10.00am / $100 / 7-11 Yrs Melanoma March Cairns Esplanade www.cairns.melanoma march.org.au 5.00pm / Check Website / Family Free Yoga and Essential Oils for Emotional Wellbeing HartigYoga Palm Cove HartigYoga - Palm Cove, QLD 10.00am / Free / Adults Marlin Coast Athletics Come and Try and Sign On Day Smithfield State High School Marlin Coast Athletics 8.45am / Free / U5-17 Yrs MONDAY 4 MARCH Fun Free Fitness For All Ages & Skill Levels Holloways Beach Cairns and Northern Beaches Fit Club-FREE Community Fitness 3.45pm / Free / Family TUESDAY 5 MARCH Creative Toddlers Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $80 Non-member / 2-5 Yrs WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH Breastfeeding: The Early Days Stratford Library www.breastfeeding.asn.au 10.00am / Free / Family

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THURSDAY 7 MARCH DZ Deathrays 'Tour With The Lot' The Edge Hill Tavern www.oztix.com.au 8.00pm / $39.80 / 18+

Buzz Music Grand Opening Weekend Runs until 10 March Buzz Music www.buzzmusic.co 9.00am / Free / Family

FRIDAY 8 MARCH

SUNDAY 10 MARCH

International Women's Day Luncheon Cairns Convention Centre www.cbwc.org.au 11.30am / Check Website / Adults

Classical Celebration - NQ Chamber Orchestra Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.cairnsperforming artscentre.com.au 3.00pm / $29.50 / Family

Judith Lucy & Denise Scott Disappointments Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $57 Adult / 15+ Woven Runs until 9 March Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / $36.75 Adult / Family International Women's Day Breakfast Cairns RSL Club www.crslsb.org.au 7.00am / $35 / Adults SATURDAY 9 MARCH Marina Prior & David Hobson - The 2 of Us Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au 8.00pm / $65.95 Adult / Family Japan Day of Hope 2019 Edge Hill State School Japan Day of Hope 11.00am / Free / Family International Women's Day Dinner Cairns Brass Friends of Himalayan Children Inc. 6.30pm / $35 Adult / Family

WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH Flickerfest 2019 Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $20 Adult / 15+ FRIDAY 15 MARCH Taking Charge of Bullying Hambledon House Community Centre www.innatetherapies.com 5.30pm / Free / Adults Bangarra Dance Theatre's Bennelong Runs until 16 March Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.cairnsperforming artscentre.com.au 12.30pm / $59 Adult / 12+ Yrs Florida Georgia Line w/ Morgan Wallen Cairns Convention Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / Check Website / Family SATURDAY 16 MARCH MS Swimathon Woree Sports and Aquatic Centre www.msqldevents.com.au 12.00pm / Check Website / Family

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WHAT’S ON MAR MAR SATURDAY 16 MARCH Incredible Edibles Tropical Superfood All Day Workshop Organic Motion Organic Motion 9.00am / $187 / Adults Coding Kids Professional Development - Scratch and Makey Makey (7 - 11 yrs) / Python and Micro:Bit (11 - 15 yrs) Cairns School of Distance Education www.codingkids.com.au 8.30am / $163.90 Bryce's Arcade Markets Bryce's Arcade Gordonvale Bryce's Arcade Gordonvale 7.00am / Free / Family WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH The Australian Women's Leadership Forum Pullman Cairns www.wla.edu.au 8.30am / $395 / Adults Life With A Baby and A Toddler Village Cafe on Collins www.breastfeeding.asn.au 10.00am / Free / Family Thursday 21 March After Dinner by Andrew Bovell Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.cairnsperforming artscentre.com.au 7.30pm / $36.75 Adult / 15+ Yrs Battle of the Brains Trivia Bluewater Bar & Grill The Pyjama Foundation 6.30pm / $15 / Adults FRIDAY 22 MARCH Ocean Film Festival World Tour Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00pm / $34 Adult / Family

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Brian Cadd Tanks Arts Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $45 Adult / 18+

MONDAY 25 MARCH

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Event Cinemas (Smithfield) 9.00am / Free / Family

Something Wicked The Young Company Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 6.30pm / $17.95 / Family

Morning Melodies We've Only Just Begun: Music of the Carpenters Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.cairnsperforming artscentre.com.au 11.00pm / $20 Adult / Family

SATURDAY 23 MARCH

THURSDAY 28 MARCH

Matt Corby Rainbow Valley Tour Munro Martin Parklands www.livenation.com.au 7.00pm / $81.90 / Family

Leaving Jackson Runs until 29 March Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au 7.30pm / $67 / Family

Mindfulness for Anxiety Workshop Wild Heart Yoga Tribe www.yogaventures.co 5.30pm / $79 / Adults

Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience The Surf Club Palm Cove www.cairnstickets.com.au 7.00pm / $75 / Adults

Graeme Connors in Concert from the Backcountry Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.cairnsperforming artscentre.com.au 7.30pm / $69 Adult / Family

FRIDAY 29 MARCH

Don't Change The Ultimate Inxs Experience Brothers Cairns www.brotherscairns.com.au 5.00pm / $25 / 18+

Run 4 the Girls & Cancer Council Qld Fundraiser Three Wolves The Rejected Angels Run 4 the Girls Julie-Stacie 5.30pm / $30 / Adults

Magical Drawing Louise's Studio, Bungalow Art By Louise Broadbent Check Facebook / $65 / 7+

SATURDAY 30 MARCH

Multi Media Art Louise's Studio, Bungalow Art By Louise Broadbent Check Facebook / $65 / 7+

Holi Festival of Colours Cairns Showgrounds Cairns Indian Association 11.00am / $5 Adult / Family SUNDAY 24 MARCH Swim Run Summer Series Mirage Country Club Port Douglas Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club 6.30am / $5 / Family

Kitty Flanagan Runs until 30 March Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 8.00pm / $54.90 Adult / Adults

K-9 Cairns Cannon Park Racecourse www.kryptonitechallenge.com 8.00am / $70 Adult / Family SUNDAY 31 MARCH Family Fun Day Event Cinemas Smithfield Shopping Centre

Dynamic in a Dress Running Festival Redlynch State College Cairns Dynamic Running 6.00am / Check Website / Family Market Day Extravaganza Innisfail Town Centre Feast of the Senses 9.00am / $5 Adults / Family SAVE THE DATE MONDAY 8 APRIL Painting - Under the Sea Louise's Studio, Bungalow Art By Louise Broadbent Check Facebook / $65 / 7+ TUESDAY 9 APRIL Painting a Secret Box Louise's Studio, Bungalow Art By Louise Broadbent Check Facebook / $65 / 7+ MONDAY 15 APRIL

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TUESDAY 17 APRIL The ABBA Show Cairns Performing Arts Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00pm / Check / Family

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

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

Tolga Markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse

Mossman Community Markets 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

Yungaburra Markets Date: 4th Saturday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Park

Holloways Beach Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: From 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Syd and Jane Granville Park Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets Date: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Time: From 9.00am - 3.00pm Location: Mount Sheridan Plaza

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

Gordonvale Cottage Markets Date: 1st Saturday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Norman Park, Gordonvale Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets Date: Open daily Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm Location: 13 Therwine St Kuranda Heritage Markets Date: Open daily Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Location: 2 Rob Veivers Dr

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

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

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

No bookings required.

Location: Manunda Library Days: 1st Wednesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

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

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

EDMONTON SCOUT HALL Fun, Free Outdoor Group Fitness

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

Location: Stratford Library Days: 2nd Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm Location: Edmonton Scout Hall

INFLATABLE KINGDOM

Baby Rhyme Times

Edmonton Club Scouts

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

Days: Thursdays (Ages 8 -10) Days: Tuesdays (Ages 10 -15) Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Location: Edmonton Scout Hall

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

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

Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers St, Manunda LIBRARIES Storytime Location: Babinda Library Days: 3rd Monday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: City Library Days: Wednesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Earlville Library Days: Thursdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Edmonton Library Days: 1st Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

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Location: Earlville Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Manunda Library Days: 4th Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Smithfield Library Days: 2nd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE Active Living Fitness Playground Days: Mondays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Pilates

Location: Stratford Library Days: 3rd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

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

Free first5forever Program

Active Living Beach Volleyball

Splash and Sing Parents and Bubs aged 6 - 12 months.

Bookings required

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

Splash and Sing Parents and Toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required

Active Living Aqua Zumba Days: Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: The Lagoon Active Living Boxfit Days: Thursdays Time: 6.30am - 7.30am Location: Fogarty Park Sahaja Yoga Meditation Days: Saturdays Time: 7.30am - 8.30am Location: Western Event Lawn Active Living H.I.I.T Days: Saturdays Time: 8.00am - 9.00am Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Aqua Aerobics Days: Saturdays Time: 9.00am - 10.00am Location: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon PARADISE PALMS Drive 50 A family friendly golf event with a hole every 50m Days: Every Sunday Time: 3.00pm Location: Paradise Palms, Kewarra Beach CHOI KWANG-DO MARTIAL ART CENTRE

Active Living Zumba Fitness

General Classes Days: Monday to Thursday 1st Class Time: 5.30pm – 6.15pm 2nd Class Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm

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

Day: Saturday 1st Class Time: 9.00am – 9.45am 2nd Class Time: 10.00am – 11.00am

Prep Parents

PREP PARENTS AMANDA MICHNA Peace Lutheran College “Isla’s first day went very smoothly, she was very familiar with her teacher as she attended kindergarten at the school. Leading into the transition from kindergarten to prep the school hosted various transition days to make sure it wasn’t too daunting.

She was excited about being able to attend the afterschool hours care and using the prep playground which has inbuilt water play features.

Peace Lutheran has a very caring approach towards the children’s education. They constantly stay in contact with the parents. I’ve noticed that the students are very sweet, have nice manners and good morals that are instilled by the staff.” admin@plc.qld.edu.au www.plc.qld.edu.au

CLICK HERE IN THE ONLINE MAG TO SEE THE SCHOOL’S PREP CLASS OF 2019

JESS Harper Jess HARPER Freshwater Christian College Jess recalls her son Joshua’s easy transition into prep, and what an exciting day it was.

“Joshua loved every minute of it. He already knew some of the other children in his class and had met his teacher at an orientation morning - there were no tears, just fun. He was most looking forward to learning to read and being able to order tuck shop.

The sense of genuine love and community at Freshwater is outstanding. My children have always felt so comfortable going to school each day, and I have always felt I could approach the teachers and staff whenever I needed to.” info@freshwatercc.qld.edu.au www.freshwatercc.qld.edu.au

CLICK HERE IN THE ONLINE MAG TO SEE THE SCHOOL’S PREP CLASS OF 2019

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Prep Parents

LOUISE Wilson Louise WILSON St Therese’s School, Bentley Park Louise talks about daughter Bethany’s exciting transition into prep.

“Bethany’s first day went really smoothly – she is confident around the school because she has two older brothers that attend the school. No tears from mum or Bethany, she was too excited to play, especially because her friends from kindy are going to the same school!

St Therese’s are a family-oriented school where teachers greet by name and really get to know your child. They do their best to make your child happy.

I used to teach at St Therese’s and I know the school well. The school has a very good family ethos and Catholic focus which are good values to have.” secretary.bentleypk@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stthereses.qld.edu.au

CLICK HERE IN THE ONLINE MAG TO SEE THE SCHOOL’S PREP CLASS OF 2019

JACQUI Condon Jacqui CONDON Our Lady Help of Christians School Jacqui shares the adventures of her son Tahj’s first day.

“His first day was great, he really enjoyed himself. It makes it so much easier when you know they are ready to be there. Tahj has six first cousins from both sides of the family that attend OLHOC so we have family in every year level except Year 5 this year. He is the youngest at school but loves to be around them.

I love that OLHOC is very community orientated and I have heard a lot of positive feedback about the school as well as the teachers and new principal. We know a lot of families that go to OLHOC, Tahj’s Dad was a student here and the location also suits us.” secretary.earlville@cns.catholic.edu.au www.olhoc.qld.edu.au

CLICK HERE IN THE ONLINE MAG TO SEE THE SCHOOL’S PREP CLASS OF 2019

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Prep Parents

PREP PARENTS Riona Thistlethwaite St Andrew’s Catholic College Riona shares the excitement and nerves of dropping her daughter Molly at school for the first time.

“Molly was confident on the way to school but once we got there, she became very nervous. The tears were about to flow so I told her I would get her a lollipop after school. Not exactly ethical... but it worked!

I knew St Andrew's was the school for my children when I walked through the school grounds. In my experience, St Andrew's has a culture of respect. My children have made friends quickly and love their teachers.

As a parent of a child with special needs, I am very focused on building connections and community around my children. We are very happy at St Andrew's.” enrolments@standrewscc.qld.edu.au www.standrewscc.qld.edu.au

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Jenna Canton MacKillop Catholic College Jenna told PakMag about her daughter Savannah’s smooth transition into prep.

“Savannah’s first day at MacKillop Catholic College was really good, she had a nice and easy transition into prep and was so looking forward to making new friends. The school provided lots of activities on the day so the children wouldn’t feel too anxious about leaving their parents.

I just love the school community. It is so friendly, welcoming, and the staff are very approachable. I did some volunteer work here prior to Savannah starting school and I just really loved the feeling of it all.

Savannah is loving it.” office.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au

CLICK HERE IN THE ONLINE MAG TO SEE THE SCHOOL’S PREP CLASS OF 2019

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Prep Parents

PREP PARENTS TANYA Mealing Tanya MEALING Holy Cross School Tanya shared with PakMag her son Xaviar’s first day of prep adventures.

“He had an awesome day, he really enjoyed playing with the play dough and meeting new kids. He was really excited about being at the same school as his big brother and attending after school care together. They love it!

I really love how the teachers involve the parents in everything. I went to the school myself from prep right through to Grade 7, so I know a lot about it. There are even teachers still there that used to teach me.

The staff are so supportive and help the parents and kids with whatever they need.” secretary.trinitypk@cns.catholic.edu.au www.holycross.qld.edu.au

CLICK HERE IN THE ONLINE MAG TO SEE THE SCHOOL’S PREP CLASS OF 2019

Stephanie Mealing Holy Cross School Mum Stephanie told PakMag about her son Luke’s exciting first day.

“He really enjoyed his first day, his favourite part of the day was writing his name. In the first week, he had a bit of trouble making friends but he now has 10 friends.

Luke definitely loves feeling all grown up with the big kids, it’s what he was most looking forward to.

Holy Cross is a great school, the community environment is fantastic and they are accepting of all differences. I’m a part of a Catholic family so Holy Cross keeps in line with our values, and I also attended Holy Cross myself so it’s nice to send my son there, and a bonus - it’s nice and close to where we live.” secretary.trinitypk@cns.catholic.edu.au www.holycross.qld.edu.au

CLICK HERE IN THE ONLINE MAG TO SEE THE SCHOOL’S PREP CLASS OF 2019

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Advertorial

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY LINKAGES

What are community linkages?

Community linkages are the networks that we create to form meaningful connections with those around us.

These networks can be formal, like the mainstream and community services that we access in our regional community, or informal, like the friendships that we develop with other parents.

Why is it important to link in with your community?

We’ve all heard the old adage, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’, and in this 21st century world, this still rings true. We need a village, or a network, to ensure that not only are our children being properly supported, but we, the parents, are supported too. When we connect with one another to share and learn skills, our entire community is strengthened. Connecting in with your community helps build networks within your family and your community.

Are there formal community linkages available for children with disability or developmental delay?

Quite simply, yes. Some formal linkages only offer specialty supports to children with a diagnosed disability, but there are also a large number of services that can provide you and your child with the supports and services your family needs, regardless if they have a diagnosed disability or developmental delay.

The services are aimed at providing programs that will assist families to help develop your child’s physical, emotional, social and self-help skills, while also promoting self-confidence and socialemotional resilience. Our ECEI Team at Mission Australia can give you more information on the formal community linkages available in your area.

Are there informal community linkages available for children with disability or developmental delay?

It is really important to remember that informal linkages are another really good way for your child to engage and interact with their peers, and to assist them to develop their social and emotional wellbeing.

Encouraging your child to engage in community based groups and events such as swimming classes, church, music groups, playgroups and sporting clubs is another fantastic way for both you and them to connect with similar, like-minded families, and will encourage your child to build long-lasting, valuable friendships (and you too!).

Always remember, if you feel that you are concerned about your child, make sure that you voice it.

No question is too silly, or concern too great – we are here to support you.

Contact your local ECEI Team on 1800 860 555, or email us on ECEICAIRNS@ndis.gov.au

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Terrific Teachers

TERRIFIC TEACHERS STACEY Bita BITA Stacey

LISA GRENFELL

Our Lady Help of Christians School

Freshwater Christian College

“I’ve been teaching for six years. I guess you could say teaching is in my blood; my aunty, sister and brother are also teachers. I have always loved working with children and as a child I admired my own teachers.

A funny teaching memory is when my preppies saw my husband and asked if he was my dad (we are the same age)! A song that defines my life at the moment is A Million Dreams by Pink. I want my own kids and the kids I teach to reach for the stars and follow their dreams!

Make a better world.”

“I’ve been teaching for 28 years – it definitely runs in the family, because my mother is a primary school teacher and both my aunts were teachers too.

I’ve never known a time where I didn’t want to be a teacher.

My favourite subject to teach is science! It’s a fascinating subject that underpins everything we do in life. How things work, move, live are questions that are answered by science.

The absolute best thing about teaching is the “Ah HA” moment. That moment when you see the light come on in their eyes when they realise that they GET it!”

secretary.earlville@cns.catholic.edu.au www.olhoc.qld.edu.au

info@freshwatercc.qld.edu.au www.freshwatercc.qld.edu.au

KATE BACKHOUSE

JOEL TOMKINSON

Our Lady Help of Christians School

St Anthony’s School, Dimbulah

“Having worked in early childhood settings for quite some time, I not long ago made the decision to complete a degree in education so I was able to further my passion teaching in a primary school setting. I find working in education so motivating and every day is definitely different, which makes my job exciting! I love teaching English because seeing the growth of students through their reading and writing in Prep is so rewarding.

Probably the funniest thing I've experienced to date as a teacher is the children trying to say my name. Backhouse isn't the hardest name but even today I've had 'Mrs Backstop' and 'Mrs Bike Box.' My favourite food is pizza – WITH pineapple!” secretary.earlville@cns.catholic.edu.au www.olhoc.qld.edu.au

“During my primary school years, I had a wonderful teacher who was also the Principal. This teacher understood, motivated and inspired me to be the best that I could be, to have faith and always believe in yourself.

I can still recall the moment I decided that I wanted to have the same positive influence on young learners.

One of my funniest memories as a teacher is being pranked by my students. They found out I have a great dislike for glitter, so last year the students made me a Christmas card and covered it in glitter.

I still find bits around the classroom and in my home I can only laugh!” principal.dimbulah@cns.catholic.edu.au www.sta.qld.edu.au

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Terrific Teachers

TERRIFIC TEACHERS BRENTON PAPPAS

TAMMY LACEY

Good Counsel College Innisfail

Our Lady Help of Christians School

“As a student I was quiet and reasonably organised, I always had a motivation problem until I had a time problem. Nowadays, I love helping students learn and develop as people, and I've always enjoyed the welcoming school environment.

I’ve got many funny memories in my seven years of teaching so far, but one that stands out is being mistaken for a student on school excursions. It happens at least twice a year! A song that represents my life right now is Keep the Faith by Bon Jovi, especially in week one of term!”

“I became a teacher 19 years ago through my love for children and learning. A funny memory I have as a teacher is when children see me outside of school and are completely shocked, because they think I live at school and belong only there!

When I was a student myself, I remember being a goodytwo-shoes. I was rarely in trouble besides being told that school was not a fashion parade… oops. I love watching the kids learn, but my favourite subject to teach has to be reading.”

gcounsel@gcc.qld.edu.au www.gcc.qld.edu.au

secretary.earlville@cns.catholic.edu.au www.olhoc.qld.edu.au

BRETT GREALY Brett

AARON HUME

MacKillop Catholic College

St Augustine's College

“I had some amazing primary school teachers when I was younger and they were the inspiration for me to become a teacher myself. This is my 12th year as a teacher, and I’ve made many memories along the way.

“I teach Health and Physical Education, and I enjoy being outdoors keeping the boys active and interested in lifelong fitness activities.

My favourite subjects to teach are science and technology.”

When I was a young athlete, I enjoyed sharing my knowledge through coaching and this became a natural progression towards Health and Physical Education teaching. I’ve been teaching for 20 years now, and recall funny memories of when I worked in England where students often misunderstood or got confused with my accent. A song that really represents my life at the moment has to be ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams.”

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

admin@sac.qld.edu.au www.sac.qld.edu.au

I remember talking to a Grade One class about the importance of sleep, explaining that sleep helps us to recharge our batteries. One boy in the class questioned this saying "but we don’t have batteries!"

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Fertility to First Year

FERTILITY TO FIRST BIRTHDAY GUIDE Discovering you’re pregnant is an exciting time for any couple, whether it’s the first time or the fifth time, knowing you’ve created a little human is pretty incredible. Once the initial excitement has subsided though, the realisation that your life is about to be turned upside down sets in, and you start to think about preparation for your baby’s arrival.

PakMag has collected some of the best in the business to help you on your journey from fertility to first year.

I’m Pregnant, Now What?

Dr Phoebe Hong Dr Phoebe Hong can help you with all things pregnancy and lady parts related. She is an expert at keyhole and laparoscopic procedures so you are in experienced and non-invasive hands. She can help with fertility issues, and everything from conception to birth. Dr Phoebe can also speak Cantonise, Mandarin, and basic Japanese.

P 4230 0030 E phoebehong@drphoebehong.com.au www.drphoebehong.com.au Ramsay Health Ramsay Health’s qualified and experienced team share a philosophy of family centred care. Choosing Cairns Private Hospital for the birth of your baby means you’ll have the obstetrician and paediatrician of your choice, a team of experienced midwives and lactation consultants to assist with breastfeeding, a special care nursery for sick or premature babies and childbirth; and parenting classes. Their lovely birthing suites also come equipped with a luxurious deep bath for pain relief during labour.

Comfort doesn’t stop there. Sofa beds are provided so partners are welcome to stay overnight after the birth of your baby in your private or shared room, a candlelit dinner is provided to celebrate the moment of your baby’s first night.

P 4052 5200 www.cairnsprivate.com.au Dr Thomas Wright Dr Wright has been a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Cairns since 1990. He provides prenatal counselling services and personalised obstetric

care, together with general gynaecology care. The Cairns Private Hospital is his preferred hospital for inpatient treatment for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

P 4041 2600 admin@drtomwright.com.au Wuchopperen Health Service Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Wuchopperen provide holistic care for women through their Women’s Health Program offering early intervention, prevention and clinical care by GP’s and specialists.

P 4080 1000 www.wuchopperen.org.au Dr Elizabeth Jackson Dr Liz and her team are passionate about personalised, discreet and high-quality healthcare for women. They offer care for general and high-risk pregnancies, recurrent miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, antenatal ultrasound and lots more.

P 4041 5081 www.drelizabethjackson.com.au Cairns Community Child, Youth & Family Health Services If you’re after a one stop shop which is mostly covered

by Medicare for your family health needs, then this is your place. They offer child health support, help at home medical visits and a range of courses and services.

Cairns North: 4226 4315 Edmonton: 4226 4945 Smithfield: 4226 4803 Kuranda: 4226 9170

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Fertility to First Year

Get your home baby-ready Little Aussie Monster Interested in using cloth nappies for your baby? Little Aussie Monster® is a family owned and operated business, based in Cairns, which began because they found that whilst Modern Cloth Nappies were great, they weren’t overly affordable. So, they set about changing this by starting their own Modern Cloth Nappy Outlet. 30 modern cloth nappies cost about $330, whereas you’ll need 5840 disposable nappies at a cost of $2300. So not only will you save money, but you’ll help the environment too.

P 4221 2588 www.littleaussiemonster.com.au Atherton Juniors Locally owned and operated, Atherton Juniors pride themselves on offering expert advice, personal attention, and friendly customer service. Browse a range of car seats, clothing, gifts, nursery furniture, prams, bedding, toys, and much more – all you could need for bub, plus more. They also have an online store for your convenience.

P 4091 2732 www.juniorsonline.com.au The Nappy Bucket Discover the world of cloth nappies with The Nappy Bucket’s huge range of Australia’s best brands of nappies. They also stock swim nappies, breast pads, reusable wipes, baby creams and more.

Not only are they environmentally friendly, they’ll save you a ton of money and they come in a range of adorable designs.

P 0417 314 554 www.nappybucket.com.au Audi Centre Cairns / Cairns Cars When we find out we are having a baby, often we realise we need to upgrade our vehicle. If you are looking for a fantastic car either new or used, go and see the team at Cairns Cars so they can help you find the perfect car for your growing family.

P 4046 6333 www.cairnsauto.com.au Cairns Vets You’re having a baby, but chances are you may already have a fur baby in the home. It may take some time for your pet to become accustomed to the new member of the family, but there’s ways to help them adjust.

The experts at Cairns Vets can give advice on obedience

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training, changes in routine and introducing the two once baby is here.

P 4032 9999 www.cairnsvet.com.au

Look after yourself Luxe Affair Boutique An online, high fashion boutique specialising in Maternity wear hire from early pregnancy through to nursing. Luxe Affair Boutique offers a try on service in the Cairns region, in the comfort of your own home and free return express post-delivery Australia wide.

So if you have a special occasion coming up and buying a dress seems like an investment you’d prefer not to make, hire from us and save.

P 0408 969 285 www.luxeaffair.com.au Raylene Srhoj – Intimo Stylist Raylene is a Professional Bra-Fitting specialist providing professional in-home fitting and styling session. Intimo is an Australian Owned Company offering a fantastic maternity wear range. Book your Private styling session or create a social occasion by gathering with a group of mums-to-be.

P 0407 024 299 Raylene Srhoj Stylist Belly2Babes Discover a wide range of quality maternity clothing, accessories, gifts, hampers, and more. Find everything you need to go through your pregnancy in comfort and style until bub’s arrival. Contact for an appointment or check Facebook page for upcoming events and pop-up stores near you.

P 0403 527 277 Belly2babes www.belly2babes.com.au Zoe Strickland Massage Meditation and Hypnobirthing Zoe teaches hypnobirthing for calm, gentle, empowered birthing and mindfulness meditation courses for calm, gentle, empowered living.

Zoe is inspired to do so because both are resources to self- regulate how we think feel and respond to our environment, both internal and external.

Zoe’s hypnobirthing classes are amazing for both mum to be and support person to learn simple and effective ways to go through the birthing experience as peacefully as possible.

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Fertility to First Year

Baby is here!

Collier Lawyers Once your baby has made their spectacular entrance into the world, it’s time to update your will to include them in it. It’ll help make sure your children will be provided and cared for hopefully how you wish. Writing a will can be confusing and off-putting, which is why you should always consult an expert; the team at Collier Lawyers can help you put one together that fits your needs and wishes perfectly for as little as $150 for a single will, or $250 for two wills.

P 4214 5666 www.collierlawyers.com.au Sleep Right Sleep Tight Is your little one having trouble sleeping? Sleep Right Sleep Tight offers clear, easy to follow plans to help them sleep through the night and take long, restful naps during the day. You’ll discover useful strategies, get the opportunity to troubleshoot problems and learn how to address a range of issues. Hang in there, tired mumma; there’s a solution out there.

P 0426 934 415 www.sleeprightsleeptight.com.au Proactive Physiotherapy Pregnancy can do all kinds of crazy things to your body, and sometimes it may need a helping hand to recover. Proactive Physiotherapy can deal with a range of prenatal, and postnatal issues including abdominal separation, incontinence, prolapse, back pain and much more. They can also assist with unusual pains and aches during pregnancy and help you gently ease back into exercise after baby is born.

P 4053 6222 www.proactivephysio.com.au Dr Arno Ebner – Cairns Doctors Paediatricians are doctors who specialise in caring for children. Dr Arno at Cairns Doctors ensures your little one is healthy and developing as they should be. He is always happy to be contacted and looks forward to working with you.

Family Day Care Cairns Family day care is approved child care that truly focuses on each individual child’s development, while providing high quality early learning in an educator’s own home.

Family Day Care Cairns services Edmonton to Palm Cove, Cairns, Kuranda, Mareeba & Atherton.

P 4032 1259 www.familydaycarecairns.com.au Mt Sheridan Plaza Small Steps Small Steps is a family group that provides a safe and social environment for babies, toddlers, kids and adults, providing the chance to enjoy time together.

As a Member you receive discounts at participating retailers, regular newsletters, gain exclusive access to invitation only events that feature entertainment, refreshments and prizes. All of this comes to you free of charge.

P 4036 3150 www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Tobruk Memorial Pool Did you know newborn babies are born with something called the ‘Swimming Reflex’? When babies are placed in water, they will start to move their arms and legs in a swimming motion. Tobruk Memorial Pool offers swimming lessons for babies to help nurture this reflex into life-long skills.

P 4051 2604 www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy Offering a range of chemical-free baby and cleaning products, Calanna Whole Health endorse a natural approach to raising a family.

Need advice? Highly trained pharmacists work with extended health times to take care of you and your baby’s whole health in a family focused environment.

Pharmacists are available 7 days a week till late in Cairns, Atherton, and Innisfail. No appointment required. www.calannapharmacy.com.au Sleepy Time Baby Sleep Consultant

If you would like an appointment, see your GP or one of our doctors at Cairns Doctors for a referral.

Looking for answers on why your little one just won’t sleep? Jo from Sleepy Time Baby is here to help you find the solution. Perfect for families who want to practice co-sleeping or try gentle sleeping methods. The solution is out there to help your bubba sleep soundly.

P 4242 5300 www.cairns-doctors.com.au

P 0451 004 690 www.sleepytimebabysleepconsultant.com

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Advertorial

getting to know your new baby STORY Deanna Ward, National Maternity Services Manager, Ramsay Health Care

Darcy boy! Born Saturday 8/12/18, just in time for Christmas. It has been an amazing journey getting to know little Darcy these last couple of months. Learning to breastfeed, care for a new baby, sharing the load with hubby and taking moments to just look in awe at our little miracle.

The other big things Ryan and I sorted out early on were:

One thing I learned during those early weeks (amongst many, many others...), was to accept acts of kindness.

I’m a very independent person and always like to be ‘on top of it’. I quickly learnt to accept offered meals for dinner, and feeling ok with asking for help and guidance.

But most of all, accepting that I do not need to be on top of everything and should just enjoy every moment was my biggest lesson.

•• Centrelink Dad / Partner Pay - when I completed the parenting payment birth details, this was then linked to my partner's pay account. You will need to call Centrelink if you have a specific date for this payment to start

As the saying goes ‘...it takes a village to raise a child...’

•• Registration of birth (births, deaths & marriages) this can be completed online.

I say let the ‘village’ care for you, let the ‘village’ know when you need a hand and let the ‘village’ know if you need help. Meals came from unexpected places... my sister (came up to stay for a few days), midwives & nurses from work who showed complete kindness towards me. I may be a midwife and know a lot about babies... but I am a terrible cook!

Thank you to my ‘village’ (you know who you are).

•• Centrelink - we completed the online form and scanned in the ‘proof of birth certificate’. This is orange. The midwife will give you this before you are discharged home. The midwife who witnessed the birth will usually sign this for you

•• Medicare Number for baby - I added baby Darcy to our Medicare card. When you complete the Centrelink parenting payment they can create a Medicare number for your baby.

•• Private Health Fund - I rang and added baby Darcy to my private health fund (no waiting time, hooray!)

Cairns Private Hospital's Maternity Unit is your complete care network providing quality service and support with Obstetricians, Paediatricians, Midwives/ Lactation Consultants, Allied Health and the Know My Midwife program.

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Plan B, For When Your Best Laid Baby Plans Go Out the Window STORY Jenna Galley Recently I gave birth to my third baby. As I’ve been here twice before, I assumed I knew what I was doing, that it would be easy, that she would blend in perfectly and be my ‘dream’ baby.

I had a plan. I was ready to prove to the world that I could juggle three children like a magical multitasking wizard.

Then baby number three actually arrived and, as it turns out, she didn’t give two stuffs about my plan or her destiny to become my ‘dream’ baby. Yes, she’s a dream, but she’s also a LOT of work. So I found myself soaking up her baby sweetness AND drowning in all the other responsibilities at the same time.

And I soon discovered I wasn’t alone. Many new mums know just how frustrating it can be when their little one isn’t quite as ‘dreamy’ as they hoped.

Whether you’re entering the newborn trenches for the first time or the fifth time, we could all use a plan B, just in case you’re blessed with a less-than-breezy baby.

Have meals ready - Babies tend to fuss most around dinner and bedtime, which can make meal prep almost impossible. Stock the freezer with ready-made meals that you can heat up and eat one handed.

Set up a fussy time schedule - Take turns with your partner during witching hour/hours to give your arms a bit of a break – a half hour for you, a half hour for him, until baby settles for the night.

Call in your village - Ask relatives to come around, even if it’s only for an hour. Take a shower, lie down for 20 minutes or go for a walk with your older kids while a relative or friend takes a turn rocking, bouncing and shushing bub.

Get some activities for the older kids - Crafts, puzzles, books can all entertain the older kids as you rock/feed/ burp baby.

Avoid plans at night - Yes, you want a night off cooking duties, but taking bub out can make her even more overstimulated, meaning it is even trickier to get her down when you get home. Get in the habit of staying home and trying to settle bub early, if you can.

Wear and go - Baby carriers are a godsend if your baby is a little fusspot who refuses to sleep unless on you.

Don’t take it out on yourself - Cry. Scream. And mutter swear words in your head as you bounce your baby up and down the hallway for the 9 billionth time.

But, please, don’t blame yourself. You’re doing the best you can.

Remember, it’s not forever - Your baby WILL settle and your life will return to some resemblance of normal. Just give her time.

But, until she finds her place (usually around the four month mark), embrace this constant need. This too shall pass. And, in five years’ time, as you kiss your baby goodbye at the school gate, you might even miss it.

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

Tiger Tribe Roly Poly Koala RRP $30.00 - www.tigertribe.com.au Tiger Tribe’s jolly Roly Poly Koala loves being pushed, pulled or knocked over - always bobbing up for more fun! Ideal for babies learning to crawl, Roly Poly Koala’s wobbling action entices little ones to reach out and push. The repetitive action improves hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, all the while helping to develop an understanding of cause and effect. His ears offer a great grip point for small hands and as Roly Poly Koala rolls around he makes a lovely tickling sound, for additional sensory stimulation. Suitable for babies 3m+.

VTech First Steps Baby Walker Infamous Swimwear Miranda One Piece Safari Leopard RRP $69.00 (child) $128.00 (adult) www.infamousswim.com Infamous Swim is a leading Australian label for women who want to feel empowered in their swimwear, no matter what stage of life. Their swimwear line makes you feel sexy without compromising on your authenticity.

After all, a confident woman stands out naturally! Created with highquality fabrics, their seamless, cheeky-fun bikinis and onepieces allow you to express your personality with confidence. Plus. the idea of matching mother and daughter swimwear is adorable!

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RRP $69.95 - www.vtech.com.au Watch your little one take their first precious steps with VTech's First Steps Baby Walker. The house-shaped activity panel encourages independent play and first words, while the textured wheels, easy grip handle and durable design give babies the support they need to take their first steps.

With lots of exciting activities, cheerful music and friendly phrases, little ones will be introduced to numbers, shapes, animals and colours. The motion sensor triggers music and lights, encouraging those first steps.

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FOOD for Food FOR Fertility FERTILITY –- Fact FACT or OR Fiction?

FICTION? Can certain foods help you conceive? According to a study conducted by researchers at Harvard University, YES! Certain foods can, in fact, boost fertility. But what foods should you add to the shopping list, and what foods should you avoid?

The best baby-making foods are salmon, nuts and seeds, spinach, beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

HELPFUL TIP: TIP In the womb, your baby heard a constant white noise. Being in the outside world is certainly a change with different sounds all around them, and even the slightest unfamiliar sound can cause baby to wake from sleep.

White noise can help a baby sleep for longer, whether it comes from a white noise machine, fan or even a YouTube video. White noise resembles the sound of radio static, but recordings playing sounds of waves, rain, and nature work equally well. The noise can help mask the sounds of traffic, household or siblings, and may even turn a good sleep into a great one.

Just ensure the sound is played as quietly as possible, well below 50 decibels to ensure the noise is at a safe level for bub. Place the sound machine a distance away from the crib and turn it down or off once your little one has gone to sleep.

What about Dad? Researchers have discovered a few foods that can help improve the quality of men’s semen including dark chocolate, berries, citrus fruits, fish and whole grains.

Although there’s no guarantee that eating these foods will result in a positive pregnancy test, there’s also no harm in adding these healthy foods to your diet.

Best to Avoid - What about the foods that hinder fertility? The same study concluded that trans fatty acids found in processed foods like cake, biscuits and margarine can have a negative impact on your fertility.

So, step away from the cupcakes, ladies and gents.

Stock up on salmon and dark chocolate!

Boy, Girl, Twins? Some studies also suggest that what you eat can help you conceive a certain gender or even twins. For a girl? Try a diet rich in calcium and magnesium (plenty of fruits and veggies). For a boy?

Consider a sodium and potassium-rich diet (load up on those salty foods, bananas and potatoes). And twins?

Try yams, cassava and maca root.

FUN FACT: The uterus is about the size of an orange, but stretches to the size of a watermelon during pregnancy – fascinating, and maybe even a little scary.

The feet also expand a whole shoe size, and the heart expands to pump that extra blood around the body.

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Pregnant or Needing GynAEcological Advice?

Hi, my name is Dr Phoebe Hong, and I am a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Cairns.

As a result of my specialist training, I am able to offer women the following treatment in gynaecological care:

About our practice

•• Myomectomy - removal of fibroids whilst protecting the uterus

Our calm and welcoming staff will make you feel cared for from the first moment you call our practice.

After relocating in December 2017, we are now opposite Cairns Central Shopping Centre, convenient for parking, shopping or having a coffee before or after appointments.

•• Cervical suture prior to pregnancy – to prevent late miscarriages or premature labour •• Hysterectomy – removal of the uterus •• Ovarian cystectomy – removal of an ovarian cyst •• Ooporectomy – removal of one or both ovaries •• Complex endometriosis surgery

Our practice has modern, state of the art facilities which include an ultrasound machine for our obstetric patients as well as a colposcope for assessment of cervical lesions. All of our instruments are either single use or they are sterilised to hospital standards (for reusable instruments).

I also offer complete obstetric care which includes;

We also have a play area for younger children, as well as an area for you to breastfeed in private if you wish.

•• Shared care with Cairns Hospital (public hospital)

Specialist care I can provide With over a decade of clinical experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, I also have a Master’s degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery as well as two years of intensive training in Advanced Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic surgeries.

I am passionate about being able to provide such specialist care to women in the form of laparoscopic or ‘key-hole’ surgery, as it not only offers shorter recovery time, but also reduces surgical trauma.

•• Pre-pregnancy care •• General antenatal care •• Pregnancy screening •• Care during labour and birth

As well as this, I also offer specialist obstetric care for women who have medical conditions, as well as high risk pregnancies and multiple pregnancy (more than one baby).

With fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin and basic Japanese, I am able to offer women, where English is a second language, the ease and comfort of being able to speak in their native language during their care with me.

As a woman and a specialist doctor I understand how unique and remarkable we all are. As a result I offer care that is compassionate, second to none, and unique to you and your wishes.

For more information, or to make an appointment, please call one of our friendly staff today on 4230 0030.

I look forward to caring for you.

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NURSERY NESTING With The Block’s Caro and Kingi Decorating baby’s nursery is something most new parents look forward to, especially if you, like us, have an obsession with itty bitty baby things.

In addition to purchasing the big-ticket items, like a cot and change table, you will probably want to add a few items to help bub settle for sleep.

From Womb to Room Setting the stage for sleep success often starts by mimicking the womb. No, you can’t place baby in a warm bath for the night but you can create a cosy space to help with this massive transition.

Choose calming colours – Light pastels and monochrome patterns are not only modern but also tranquil without being too bright for bub.

Consider a swaddle or sleep bag – Keep baby warm and cosy by wrapping her up before bed.

Keep it dark – Return to the darkness of the womb with blackout curtains.

Invest in a rocking chair or glider – These are great not only for late night feeds but also for gently rocking baby to sleep. The gentle back and forth motion can simulate the movement baby felt while nestled in the womb.

Plus, a glider or rocking chair is comfortable for mums and dads too! We spent many hours soaking up those newborn snuggles in our glider.

Make late nights easier with a night light – Another must-have for late night feeds and nappy changes, a light glow can give you enough light to see what you’re doing without the need to switch on the main light.

Mimic the sounds of the womb with a white noise machine – These handy little devices play white noise (such as the sounds of rain or a heartbeat) that can be comforting for new babies. Plus, it gives you a break from constantly ‘shushing’ baby to sleep.

Our top pick: The My Baby SoundSpa Lullaby is a great all-in-one addition to the nursery as it’s not only a white noise and lullaby machine, but also acts as a modern mobile, projecting a picture for baby to watch as she slowly drifts to sleep. You can pick one up at Atherton Juniors, in store or online at www.juniorsonline.com.au

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HOME HELPERS DIRECTORY Ross Weber Plumbing Ross and his team are your maintenance specialists providing a prompt, reliable and friendly service. p 0419 676 064 www.rossweberplumbing.com.au

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Grand Gazebos and Cubbies Turn your backyard from bland to grand! Cubbies, decks, fences, daybeds, gazebos, playgrounds and more. p 0407 631 660 www.grandgazebos.com.au

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Koru Furniture and Homewares Koru is a boutique homewares store and Interior Design & Style studio located in Tropical North Queensland. p 4053 3152 www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 1. Homely Creatures Fawn Cushion - RRP $29.00 2. Incy Interiors Clancy Cot RRP $875.00 3. Bonnie and Neil Floor Cushion Tiny Palms - RRP $235.00 4. Kip & Co May Gibbs Snuggles in the Tree Pea Cushion - RRP $89.00 5. Down to the Woods Garland in White - RRP $41.00 6. Middle of Nowhere Koala Portrait Framed Print - RRP $395.00 7. Middle of Nowhere Llama Friends Framed Print - $355.00 8. Miann & Co Kids Grey Bunny Snuggle Cushion RRP $91.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 9. Babyhood Cot Canopy Net Standard Size - RRP $89.95 10. MyBaby Soundspa Lullaby RRP $79.95 - www.juniorsonline.com.au

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BUSINESS NEWS Art, fun, and learning My name is Louise Broadbent, and I am an artist and teacher. I have a great passion for sharing my knowledge with children and helping them enjoy the arts. My main aim is to help each child grow in confidence as their own unique style begins to emerge.

Children learn skills they will carry with them throughout their whole lives. We have lots of fun experimenting, making ‘happy accidents’ and coming up with exciting artworks. It’s amazing to watch their parents faces as they pick them up from class and exclaim “did you do that?!” I’d love to meet your children, so bring them in to say hi!

Children’s School Holiday Workshops with Louise Broadbent

BEAUTIFUL maternity WEAR AND MORE! MORE Hi, I'm Olivia. I'm a mum of two wonderful boys, Jack and Rory. When I was pregnant with Jack I struggled to find nice maternity clothes for work, eventually just wearing 'tent' like tops. Then when I fell pregnant with Rory I had the same struggle, but decided to do something about it. Starting with corporate clothing, we have now expanded to full range of Maternity clothing, nursing bras, nappy backpacks, baby wrap carriers and more still to come.

I operate out of our home studio in Edmonton, being able to spend quality time with the kids plus giving customers the opportunity to shop in comfort anytime by appointment, and with parking to the front door!

We also do regular 'pop up' shops around the Cairns area.

You will find all the boys (including husband) helping out.

PakMag readers receive a 10% discount on an entire order. Use the code PAKMAG at checkout. Shop now at www.belly2babes.com.au or find us on facebook.

Art by Louise Broadbent p 0434 460 227

BUSINESS INDEX Luxe Affair Boutique

ZandTee

Providing all Cairns women with affordable, online hiring of beautiful designer garments. p 0408 969 285 www.luxeaffair.com.au

High quality personalised items for the whole family, perfect for the Queensland lifestyle.

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Abacus by Wallis

Belly2Babes

Skills for mental calculation. Sums, multiplication and division through abacus skills. 5 year olds + p 0437 600 229 abacusbywallis.com

Clothing for expecting and new mothers. Shop online, or at our home studio by appointment.

Belly2Babes www.belly2babes.com.au

Grand Entertainment & Events

Caffin8 Café

Your entertainment solution.

Kids parties, karaoke, "3's a Crowd" (solo/duo/band) and more! p 0407 631 660 www.grandee.com.au

Family friendly café, stocked with a range of fresh, delicious, tasty treats. a 46 Norman Street, Gordonvale. p 0488 972 789 Caffin8 café

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1. Personalised Thermos Foogo 210ml Insulated Soft Spout Sippy Cup - RRP $21.95 - www.zandtee.com.au 2. ErgoPouch Cocoon Summer Swaddle and Sleep Bag - RRP $44.95 - www.juniorsonline.com.au 3. Moments Maternity Bra - RRP $105.00 4. Moments Maternity Hipster Bikini Brief - RRP $39.50 - Raylene Srhoj Intimo Stylist 5. Strucket, Strainer Meets Bucket - RRP $59.95 - www.nappybucket.com.au 6. Tiffany Rose Maternity Dress - 4 Day Hire $119.00 (RRP $355.00) - www.luxeaffair.com.au 7. Baby Fairy in Cradle - RRP $13.95 - www.gardensparkle.com.au

BUSINESS INDEX Swim Like a Mermaid

Healthy Me: Massage, Reflexology, Reiki

SSI scuba dive courses, mermaid courses/birthday parties for ages 6+, BnB accommodation. p 0411 612 442 www.divecareercentre.com.au/mermaids

Enjoy a massage at home! Free travel Gordonvale - Clifton Beach. 7 days.

Healthy Me Cairns p 0432 451 413 www.healthymemassage.com.au

Garden Sparkle

Atherton Juniors - Local Baby Store

Make an Easter fairy garden!

Gift shop closing late March. a 54 Shields Street, Cairns City.

Remaining online here: www.gardensparkle.com.au

Cots, bassinettes, prams, car seats, capsules, manchester, clothing, and more! Check out their online store! a 40 Main Street Atherton p 4091 2732 www.juniorsonline.com.au

The Nappy Bucket

Intimo - Raylene Srhoj

Offering a gorgeous selection of reusable, eco-friendly cloth nappies and baby accessories. p 0417 314 554 www.nappybucket.com.au

Professional Bra Fit Specialist providing fittings and styling. Sizes 8A – 24G. Book your Appointment today. p 0407 024 299 Raylene Srhoj Stylist www.pakmag.com.au | March 2019 81

YOUR TIME TO PLAY Take a time out and enjoy some colouring in and a Sudoku puzzle. To complete the Sudoku puzzle, fill in all the squares in the grid so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box. Answers can be found on the contents page.

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