PakMag Cairns - May 2018 Issue 131

ISSUE: MAY 2018

131

CAIRNS

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE MOTHERS IN UNIFORM

SIBLING RIVALRY

FESTIVALS & EVENT GUIDE

ENROLLING IN SCHOOL: WHEN & HOW CAIRNS CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL GUIDE FREE

CONTENTS 6 Entertainment: Check It Out 9 The Thing Is with Bree James 10 Feature: Celebrating Mums:

Mothers in Uniform 13 Moving to the Country,

Gonna Eat A Lot of Peaches 17 Principal’s Pen 21 Sibling Rivalry 23 Festivals and Event Guide 27 Enrolling in School:

When and How 35 The PakMag Experts 39 What’s On Guide 41 Cairns Children’s

Festival Guide 49 Mother’s Day Gift Guide 52 Celebrate: Royal

Wedding Afternoon 54 Business 57 Bump, Bub and Beyond:

Meeting Baby Milestones 58 Bump, Bub and Beyond: WIN 61 Small Steps Meet and Greet 63 Want a Happier Pregnancy?

65 Pretend Play 67 Non-Surgical Weight Loss

Procedure in Cairns Part III 68 Health 71 Mother’s Day Lunch 73 Healthy Recipes 74 Home with Caro and Kingi:

Clutter-Free Heaven 77 Home Helpers 78 AFL Snapped 80 Snapped 82 Cairns Vet: Cats and

Pregnant Women

Happy Mother’s Day, PakMag mums!

Grand Publishing Founder

Graphic Designers Clare Winter Sara Williams

and Editor-in-Chief Bree James Operations Manager Rose Foster Production Manager Janelle May

May is your month. It’s the month where your children toil to make beautiful crafts for you, it’s the month where you get the best breakfast in bed of your life and it’s the month that you get one full day of peace and relaxation.

Obviously, I’m just kidding! But we do have you covered for making your Mother’s Day a great one!

Our Mother’s Day gift guide and Mother’s Day lunch features will help you plan out your day and shop for something nice for your own mum (or drop hints to the kids!).

Plus, we highlight three incredible mums in the community who wear another uniform over their permanent “supermum” suit! Our “Mums In Uniform” feature story celebrates the women who give their time to their family and to their community.

Are you gearing up to send your little one off to school in 2019 or 2020?

Then you can’t miss our enrolment guide, a comprehensive look into many schools in the area and how you can enrol.

This month, I spoke to many Principals when we were gathering information for the magazine, and my conversations with those Principal’s who work in schools which are in small towns inspired me to write a piece about moving to the country. If you fancy a change of pace, check out what the locals have to say on page 13.

Until next time, have an amazing month, and I’ll see you in June for the PakMag Expo. Head to our website for more information! Happy Mother’s Day, PakMag mums!

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief On the cover Jane, Taslyn, Ashlyn and Shaylyn Tanswell Cover Photography Blueclick Photography, www.blueclickphotography.com Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a PO Box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 / Unit 5, 78 Anderson St, Cairns fb facebook.com/pakmagcairns t #pakmag

Marketing to Families Experts Lisa Gillman Dan Kendrick Sub-Editor Kate Moloney

Accounts Trent Stievano Supply & Distribution Manager Gleisy Meireles Media Interns Monique Saggers Kalisha Fitsch

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT Gallery Kids Art Club with Hayley Gillespie When: Saturday, 5 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm Where: Cairns Art Gallery More Info: www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Cairns Art Gallery’s Kids Club is all about creative experience and discovering new ways of looking at, talking about art, craft and design. Recommended for kids from 8 to 10 years old. Bookings are essential. Cost: $10.00

Pioneer Weekend When: Saturday, 5 to Sunday, 6 May, 9.00am to 5.00pm Where: Historic Village Herberton More Info: www.historicvillage herberton.com.au Watch experts demonstrate blacksmithing, wood chopping, small engines and more.

Enjoy great local entertainment from The Hillbilly Goats, enter the Scone Baking competition or Pioneer Fashions on the Field and enjoy lots of family fun over this two-day event.

Win 1 of 5 Family Passes.

Visit www.pakmag.com.au to enter.

Yo Diddle Diddle When: Tuesday, 8 May, 6.00pm and Wednesday, 9 May, 10.00am and 1.00pm Where: Tanks Arts Centre More Info: www.tanksartscentre.com Head down to the Tanks for this theatre version of a classic children’s nursery rhyme.

Tickets $17.85

Cairns Children’s Festival When: Sunday, 20 May from 9.00am to 3.00pm Where: Tanks Arts Centre and Botanic Gardens More Info: www.tanksartscentre.com

A FAMILY PASS TO THE 5FT GIANT

This year Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens will host the 5th annual Cairns Children’s Festival. This exciting event is aimed at children aged 12 years and under with a huge range of events taking place throughout the day.

WIN: 1 of 3 Family Passes to the 5ft Giant - Head to www.pakmag.com.au to enter.

A FAMILY PASS

Cost: Free and Ticketed Events

TAS Kindy and Prep - Open Days

Mother’s Day Cycle

When: Thursday, 3 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm at White Rock When: Friday, 25 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm at Kewarra Beach More Info: www.tas.qld.edu.au

When: Saturday, 13 May 2018, 8.00am to 10.00am Where: Goomboora Park More Info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au

Check out all that TAS has to offer at their Open Day. 2019 Enrolments - Now Open!

Grab the family and come along to Council's Mother's Day Community Cycle. There will be a 5km and 18km family fun ride, starting and finishing from Goomboora Park, Brinsmead.

There will be a free breakfast and loads of giveaways.

Free Parent Information Session When: Thursday, 27 May from 5.45pm to 6.45pm Where: Cairns Early Years Centre, Bentley Park More Info: www.talktimeslp.com Speech pathologists from Talk Time Speech and Language Pathology will be presenting some of their favourite tips for quick, easy and effective ways to support your child’s speech and language development, particularly between the ages of three and five years. Register online.

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SAVE THE DATE Operation FUR-EVER Home When: Saturday, 2 June, 9.00am – 1.00pm Where: Cannon Park More Info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au The Council is joining forces with rehoming groups to find fur-ever homes for rescue cat and dogs.

ECOfiesta 2018 When: Sunday, 3 June, 10.00am to 7.00pm Where: Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal More Info: facebook.com/ECOeventsCairns Immerse yourself in a day of music, art, food and fashion at the premier waterfront venue, the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal. Bring the kids along for a jam-packed day of ecoactivities and hands-on learning.

Free Entry

Play School Concerts: Once Upon a Time When: Saturday, 16 June at 12.00 Where: Cairns State High School More Info: www.kidspromotions.com.au Watch as classic nursery rhyme characters magically come to life as the pages of the storybook are turned in this exciting new production, Once Upon A Time.

Tickets $22.00. Bookings Essential - Tickets on Sale.

2018 PakMag Expo When: Sunday, 24 June, 9.00am to 3.00pm Where: Brothers Leagues Club More Info: www.pakmag.com.au Come down to Brothers for PakMag’s biggest event of the year, the PakMag Expo. Over 40 stalls, entertainment, heaps of prizes. FREE ENTRY

The Thing Is

The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

I couldn’t wait for my babies to say their first word, and after many “mum, mum, mum” training sessions, they both said “Mum”, before they said “Dadda”, and I was stoked. But this soon turned to despair when I realised that this progressed to them being trained to call out “Mum” in the middle of the night, “Mum” whenever they hurt themselves and “Mum” if they wanted something. “Mum” if they just couldn’t see me anymore. Every day it’s “Mum, Mum, Mum.” The thing is, I think us mums do this to ourselves. We try to be super mum and fulfil every want and need as soon as our family demands it. It is exhausting.

Why does everyone need Mum especially when she is on the toilet, on the phone, in the shower, talking to a friend, cooking, getting dressed, putting makeup on, having a nap, reading something or having some me time just sitting down?

Why does no one need Mum when she is cleaning?

Seriously! Why doesn’t anyone interrupt me whilst cleaning?

Whilst I am at it, why can’t anyone put their ‘stuff’ where it belongs? Why do shoes go next to the shoe rack, clothes next to the laundry basket or next to their draw, dirty plates next to the sink or toys next to the toy box?

And lastly, why can’t anyone find their ‘stuff’? Why do mums have to be part detective, part MacGyver to solve problems like the missing sports shirt that has disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle of kids’ crap?

And now you have to MacGyver it and create a new red shirt and put the number on using a black marker in time to play soccer.

Why? Why? Why? Why are our families trained by us to rely on mum for so much?

Are our children secretly trying to drive us insane so that we call them the wrong name, put our keys in the fridge, and tell them to feed the dog to the sausage?

Stuff, our mothers did to us as children that we swore we would never do as a mum? I think so. I don’t want to scare you, but I think there is a conspiracy amongst children all over the globe since the beginning of time to drive their mothers crazy. There is only one thing we can do about it… Drive them crazy back.

My vow is that I will continue to hide vegetables in their food badly, dish up foods they hate because they are good for them, give them kisses at the school gate, tell embarrassing stories from their childhood, nag them until they hear my voice in their head before they do the wrong thing, mimic them when they are behaving like two-year-olds, and tell them they can’t do things because it’s bad for them like drink soft drink or play on their devices for more than an hour even though their friends at school can.

But most of all, I will tell them how much I love them every single day and that I am so blessed to be their mumma. That being their mum is my best job in the whole world, and that even though they drive me insane, and that I have no personal space when they’re around, I love them dearly, and they are the thing I am proudest of in my life.

Happy Mother’s Day ladies! My wish for all mums on our special day is that we get to pee in peace.

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Feature

Celebrating Mums: Mothers in Uniform STORY Kate Moloney It’s May, the month when the second Sunday is dedicated to celebrating all mothers and all the wonderful things they do every single day. A mother’s work can often go unappreciated, and the magnitude of the role is often underestimated, that is until she’s not there to do it.

I’m sure mothers everywhere would agree that their role as a mother is their most important, but there are many other roles that many mums also perform. There are so many special women in our community who not only give daily to their family, but also give back to their community through their work - mothers who slip another uniform on over the top of their permanent ‘supermum’ suit.

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We were lucky enough to chat with three Cairns women who are ‘Mothers in Uniform’ to find out how they feel about motherhood, their career and the juggling act they perform daily.

Jane Tanswell Sergeant, Queensland Police Service.

Jane is a Tablelands girl who started out as a hairdresser, then was a medic with the Australian Army Reserve before joining the Queensland Police Service in 2000. Jane and her husband (who is also a police officer) have three beautiful daughters, Taslyn, 10 years old, Ashlyn, 8 years old and Shaylyn, 5 years old.

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Jane’s police career has included nine years spent on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait before returning to Cairns in 2014 for her children’s schooling needs. Jane said, “As a people person, I have always cherished the fact that I can help and empower people in this profession, whether it be community members or fellow members of the Police Service.”

Whilst Jane loves being a police officer, the thing she loves most about her life is her family. Jane said, “All the best days of my life have been spent with my family, usually with a little adventure, boating or an isolated island involved!”

On the matter of juggling work and home, Jane said she is lucky to be working in an organisation that is supportive of families, and that being organised is key to work and family life running smoothly. She added, “My husband is a very involved father and manages the mornings while I start work early so I can finish at 3.00pm when I change out of the uniform and become Mumma Taxi Driver to the after-school activities, as well as being the dreaded homework whip cracker! I am very lucky to have such a dedicated husband and father who shares cooking and cleaning.”

On the subject of balancing work and motherhood, Raelene very wisely recommends having a great support network and not being afraid to ask for help.

She said, “It is so important that mums take some time to do things for themselves, even if it is only going for a walk on the beach.”

This Mother’s Day, Raelene is looking forward to just hanging out with her family and catching up with friends.

Carlie Thirlwell Public Health Nurse.

Carlie has been nursing for over 20 years and has been living in Cairns since 2004, being originally from Melbourne. Carlie and her husband have three children, Will, 10 years old, Harry, 8 years old, and India, 5 years old.

This Mother’s Day, Jane is looking forward to her daughters’ lovingly prepared breakfast in bed, and they will definitely be visiting the Grandmothers and a Great Grandmother between Edmonton, the Atherton Tablelands and Wolfram.

Raelene Henery Navy Reservist.

Raelene, a Navy Reservist, and her husband, who runs his own business, have lived in Cairns for several years with their two children Kara, 16 years old and Piper, 10 years old.

Since 2014, Raelene has been working with the Navy Indigenous Development Program and currently her role is as a Divisional Petty Officer. While Raelene is in the Navy Reserves, prior to this she served 12 years full time in the Navy.

Raelene said that there are too many things to list as to why she loves her role, noting, “It’s the most rewarding job I have done, and I hope to continue on for as long as possible.”

Carlie says nursing is a fantastic career as there are so many areas to specialise in and you can travel the world. Her career has included time as a paediatric nurse, a child health nurse and now as a public health nurse. In Carlie’s eyes, public health nursing is exciting because you never know what communicable disease or outbreak you will be investigating that day!

When we asked Carlie how she felt about managing the juggling act of mum duties and work, she said, “My best advice is, don’t beat yourself up and always remember you are doing the best you can. If your children feel loved, it will all turn out ok in the end, even if you can’t make it to sports day. Be kind to yourself!”

This Mother’s Day, Carlie is looking forward to ‘hopefully’ having a sleep in followed by receiving the lovely homemade gifts her children always make for her.

She hopes to end the day with some yummy chocolates and a nice drop of red wine.

On Sunday 13th May, be sure to treat the mothers in your world to a day that they are sure to remember. A day of relaxation, a day of pampering, a day of being cared for to say thanks for all they do, have done and continue to do every day for you and your loved ones.

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Families of PakMag

Moving to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches Admit it. The thought has crossed your mind at some point to pack up the family and move to the country for a simpler, more connected life. Feed the family organic produce from your own garden, educate your children in a small and close-knit school where you are part of the ‘family’, and be part of a community where everyone knows your name.

Well PakMag Parents, it’s time to weigh up the options!

We are blessed in North Queensland that moving to the country doesn’t have to be five hours from civilization.

You can literally have the best of both worlds if you are up for the commute, or if you are lucky enough to be able to work from anywhere.

There are loads of benefits for your family. The outdoor lifestyle, lower crime rates and stronger relationships and connection to neighbours certainly is a wonderful prospect.

Don’t get us wrong, there are some negatives which come with moving to a rural town too. Limited job opportunities, distance from medical facilities and lack of resources (such as swimming pools or high-speed internet) can contribute towards the ‘reasons not to move’ list.

In spite of that, we interviewed a few parents from towns around FNQ and they all agreed that the positives far outweighed the negatives.

Here are five towns that are looking for new residents:

Dimbulah Location: 114 kilometres from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands Population: 1,414

Schools: St Anthony’s School (Catholic School, Prep – Year 6), Dimbulah State School (Prep – Year 10) Tammy Sivyer and her husband, Keith moved to the small rural town of Dimbulah along with their three daughters, Clancie, 11, Ricki, 10 and Kelly Dan, 6, seven years ago and their son, Mac, was born three years ago.

“We are raising four beautiful strong children in the heart of Dimbulah and utilising all that this country community has to offer.” Tammy says. “I love that we have everything we need at our disposal.”

Their rural lifestyle by no means is slow with the family kept busy with sport as they attend soccer club, swimming club, horse sports club, Rhee Tae Kwon Do and more.

“This is a safe, family-friendly, multicultural community”, Tammy continues. “It’s nice to know that you can call on your neighbour if needed, especially as my husband works FIFO.” Tammy’s children attend St Anthony’s School where Clancie was awarded school captain. It’s a school Tammy describes as “A very closely bonded school between parents, teachers and students.”

“The girls love attending St Anthony’s because everyone is encouraged to join in. They have a great rapport with their teachers and our school has new modern computer and tech services which the kids love.”

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Families of PakMag

Chrissie Cosentino Di Silva also shares the sentiment about the sense of community in the town and St Anthony’s School, which her children also attend.

“St Anthony's is a great little school with great heart. We have a wonderful P&F association who, with other parents, help fundraise to help our children in the classroom.”

Although Chrissie speaks largely positively about the town, she does acknowledge that there are some downsides that travel for healthcare is often necessary, and phone and internet services are not the best.

Silkwood Location: Roughly halfway between Tully and Innisfail Population: 713 Schools: St John’s School (Catholic School, Prep – Year 6), Dimbulah State School (Prep – Year 6) Linda Ridolfi lives in Silkwood with her husband and children, and in fact, they have only ever lived in the area. The family enjoy tending to their cattle and veggie patch, and their 80 acres affords Linda and her husband the ability to give their children the rural NQ lifestyle that they grew up with.

Linda’s children attend St John’s School and she loves how close they are with their teachers.

Tully Location: About halfway between Cardwell and Innisfail Population: 2,436 Schools: St Clare’s School (Catholic School, Prep – Year 6), Tully State School (Prep – Year 6), Tully State High School (Year 7 – Year 12) Vanessa Kerr lives in Tully with her husband, Stuart and children, Danielle, 10 and Matthew, 7.

“Tully is a lovely rural town with great family values.”

Vanessa says. “Family life is, at times, quiet with quality time spent fishing, swimming in local creeks and walks on the beach.”

“My children love their school, St Clare’s, because it has community values, faith and knowledge, it is a small school where all the children know and care for one another.”

Vanessa describes Tully as the perfect place for those looking for a quiet, friendly country town that is not too far from a big city. And although Tully is known for its high annual rainfall, Vanessa thinks that’s one of the best things about the place (despite it bringing out the mozzies at times, but hey, that’s the whole of FNQ)!

South Johnstone Location: 10 kilometres south of Innisfail Population: 411 Schools: St Rita’s School (Catholic School, Prep – Year 6), South Johnstone State School (Prep – Year 10) Sarah Saro is a South Johnstone local who loves the peace and quiet that the town affords her family.

“I love living here as everyone knows each other and is friendly,” she says. “We live in a quiet rural area where our daughter can ride her bike and pat the horses across the road.”

Sarah chose St Rita’s School for her daughter, Robyn as her husband is a former student who enjoyed his time there.

“When we enrolled our daughter they all knew who we were.” Sarah says. “The school is wonderful! My child would not settle at daycare very well but loves her school and doesn't hesitate anymore at drop off.”

Innisfail Location: 87 kilometres south of Cairns Population: 7,176 Schools: Good Counsel Primary School (Catholic School, Prep – Year 6), Good Counsel College (Catholic School, Year 7 – Year 12) Innisfail State School (Prep – Year 6), Innisfail State College (Year 7 - Year 12).

Terri-Ellen Wiber and her family live in Innisfail. For her, it’s a place where community comes together.

Terri recently held a family fun day and the amount of support she received to help raise money for her sick niece astounded her.

Terri and her family love the outdoor lifestyle that Innisfail provides and they love the farming side of the town as well. Terri’s children, Bray, 4 and Torah, 7 attend Good Counsel Primary School and she describes it as one big family.

“Every student and teacher have a connection,” she says, “The Principal makes sure everyone is doing well at all times and gives every moment of his time to the kids at the school.”

Erik D’urso is another local who loves the small town for its friendliness and also acknowledges that his son, Brayden, 6, loves his school, Good Counsel Primary School for its great teachers and facilities.

“Life is good here,” Erik says. “There’s great opportunities for sports to keep kids busy. We have plenty of work here so life is busy.”

Do you live in a small town? Send in your pictures with names and ages to admin@pakmag.com.au to be featured in our Small Town Shout Out!

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Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN St Thomas’ SCHOOL, Mareeba

St Teresa’s SCHOOL, Ravenshoe

Rita Petersen

Catherine McKechnie

With Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of this month, I am drawn to reflect on the parallel between the mothers, and mother figures, in our lives and the teachers at our school.

We are so fortunate to live and work in such a beautiful part of the world.

It’s a trait of mums the world over, to endeavour to ensure their child is happy, safe and healthy, and they generally go out of their way to guarantee this is the case. They pave the way for their child to grow into a successful, content and well-rounded adult by guiding them and providing the best for them whenever they can.

Similarly, our teachers have a genuine desire to go above and beyond and have an ‘open door policy’ that ensures every student feels comfortable, safe and happy. They know each student well. They know their hopes and dreams. They know their strengths and weaknesses. And they do everything they can to ensure they provide the opportunities to each individual student, with an honest wish that the children under their wing are able to reach the stars.

The Atherton Tableland is indeed a magical place and we are looking forward to experiencing and exploring the surrounds of Lake Tinaroo on our annual school camp in early May. It is not just the beauty of the landscape that makes working in our community so incredible. It is the people and, particularly in May, our thoughts turn to all the ladies in our community who make such a difference to the lives of so many.

To celebrate these wonderful women, we have a Liturgy followed by morning tea and entertainment from our choir and instrumental students. Classes are preparing gifts to mark the occasion and the students also have the opportunity to purchase gifts at the Mother’s Day stall.

Later this month, we have a visit from the Life Education Van and hope that when engaging with the activities, the students will make links with what they do beyond school in regards to their health and well-being.

So, this month, we not only say a big “Thank you” to mum, we also say thank you to our incredible teachers.

Have a wonderful May and make sure that you take time to say thank you to your mothers, grandmothers and aunts.

secretary.mareeba@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stthomasmareeba.qld.edu.au

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

St Rita’s SCHOOL, Babinda Judy Billiau Watching the students working away in our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden this month, it seemed particularly poignant, with Mother’s Day on our doorstep, that our students are helping nurture and grow something, just as their mothers have for them.

Taking stock of where we’ve come from and appreciating the efforts that our mothers make to help mould us into the people we will become are lessons that we’re proud to say that we teach our students. We teach our students to take some time every day to thank their amazing mothers, but on this day in particular, it’s a time to pamper the mothers in our life.

Here at St Rita’s, our ‘Pampering Day’ for all the mothers in the St Rita’s community is a wonderful way for students to spoil their mothers. With manicures and massages from their own children, the day is sure to be fun for all – I’m looking forward to seeing the painted fingers!

Don’t forget to say “Thank You” to your mothers, grandmothers, and aunties this month! principal.babinda@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stritasbabinda.qld.edu.au

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Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail

Mackillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Liam Kenny

Luke Reed

Mothers. They are a cornerstone of our society and teaching our students the importance of loving and respecting their own is engrained in all that we do here at Good Counsel Primary. This Mother’s Day, as with many before, students welcome their mothers, step mothers, foster mothers, aunties and grandmothers to the school with a special morning tea, and an expo of their children’s talent. Working over several weeks to perfect the perfect poem, song or small play goes a long way to helping students understand how much their own mothers do for them and acts as a way of thanking them for being an outstanding parent.

Be it a skinned knee, a scary dream or a broken heart, kids instinctively reach for their mum.

Such confidence in mothers’ compassion and care is born of experience starting from the earliest days of love, nurture and protection.

Our school presentations and the wonderful handmade cards created at school are often those most treasured by mothers who will so look forward to receiving them on Sunday 13th May. “We cannot all do great things but we can do small things with great love.” - Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and grandmothers from the staff and students at Good Counsel Primary.

Mother’s Day brings us the opportunity for both thanks giving and promise; thanks for our lived experience of all who care for us with mother-like love, and our promise to support the role of mothering at its best through our personal, family and community recognition, respect and support.

Motherly love and affection are depicted in so many ways; in my full letter, I share two of my favourite images with you, one religious and one from Bil Keane’s newspaper comic series Family Circus. For my full letter, please see www.pakmag.com.au

For my full letter, please see www.pakmag.com.au

With a hug, a kiss or a silent prayer, let’s thank our mums for multiplying love through us! That’s what we will be doing at MacKillop.

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

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

St John’s SCHOOL, Silkwood Peta Byran At St John’s in Silkwood we seek to live Gospel values and empower students with a code of behaviour based on Catholic moral principles and the teachings of the Gospels. It is with optimism and a deep sense of privilege and purpose that we prepare our students to engage with and make an authentic contribution to wider the society.

We also strive to ensure that all students appreciate the intrinsic worth of who they are, to value diversity and treat each other with dignity, enabling them, in turn, to promote and respect the dignity of all.

All the students at St John’s are so excited about our Mother’s Day celebration, Friday 11th May. The students have asked to do a prayer service for their Mums to show them how much they love them and to thank God for our Mothers and all those special people who are like Mothers to us. After the service, we are going to have an action-packed celebration where students take their Mums to various stations to be pampered and enjoy activities together; art, painting, dancing, yoga, sport, make up, nail painting, meditation, decorative arts.

‘Sometimes the smallest act of love can take up the biggest space in someone’s heart.’

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day. principal.silkwood@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjohnssilkwood.qld.edu.au

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Parenting

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DEALING WITH SIBLING RIVALRY STORY Meg O’Donnell, (B.Ed, SAHM to three sons who rarely get along) For most parents, their favourite time of day is that rare moment when their children are getting along. Nothing is more adorable than witnessing the love between siblings, especially when you know that any moment it can and most likely will end. Sibling rivalry; a tale as old as time. Everyone has either experienced it firsthand as a child themselves, dealt with their own children’s rivalry, or witnessed it on the street (usually with an exhausted parent following along). But where does this rivalry come from, and what can we do about it?

Being labelled “the smart one” by my siblings over the years, without realising it, had locked me into certain expectations. It also created rifts from my younger siblings who sometimes felt they fell short because they weren’t as “smart”. The same goes for “the wild child” or “the athletic one”. By focusing on only one attribute, we are boxing them in and not allowing them to develop on their own personality naturally without competition.

To try to understand (and hopefully limit) sibling rivalry, we need to try to see the situation from the child’s point of view. For you, bringing a sibling into the family home is the natural progression; creating your family. For your child, it can be confusing and stressful. Parents are, for the most part, a young child’s entire world, and now they need to share the attention, the time, and the love of the most important things in their lives; you. While we can’t stop the siblings fighting entirely, there are some tools we can remember to try to limit the aggression.

Sometimes the hardest thing is to do nothing, but by allowing our children to work through their arguments themselves, we are giving them the chance to learn lifelong skills in conflict resolution, without giving them attention. Of course, this isn’t something we can always do, and so when things escalate beyond words, it may be time to step in. Listening to each child’s point of view, while encouraging them to explain their feelings can help promote awareness of others, and you are there merely to help them decide on a workable resolution.

1. Share the Attention

4. Consequences for All

One of the top reasons children argue and fight is for attention. To a child who craves attention, if they aren’t getting positive attention, they will move on to craving negative attention; anything that gets you to spend time with them. Trying to arrange a small amount of time each day alone with each child teaches them that they are valued and important, and they don’t need to try so hard to be seen.

At the end of the day, if they still can’t agree, it is time for consequences for all. For instance, “If you can’t decide on a way to play together without fighting, we will have to put the Lego away and no one gets to use it.” By not taking a side, and removing a privilege from all parties, no one is getting the attention, and no one “wins”. This final strategy can sometimes end in the parent being “the bad guy”, but that isn’t always the worst thing in the world. If all else fails, the sibling rivalry will cease for a while, because they will be bonding over how “unfair” their parent is. And who doesn’t love sibling bonding?

2. Limit the Labels I never realised just how powerful labels were, until I became terrified of telling my family about a failure.

3. Back Away (Until Really Needed)

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Festival Guide

Festivals and Event GuidE North Queensland boasts lush rainforests, stunning reefs and amazing local talent, and all this should be celebrated! Enjoy a wonderful lineup of festivals this year, featuring something for everyone in the family.

May Herberton Pioneer Weekend Where: Herberton Historic Village When: 5 to 6 May More info: www.historicvillageherberton.com.au Travel back in time for a weekend of vintage entertainment and demonstrations. There’s fun for all the family at this event.

2018 Cairns Children’s Festival Where: Tanks Arts Centre & Cairns Botanic Gardens When: 20 May More info: www.tanksartscentre.com The Cairns Children’s Festival hosts a range of interactive and fun events for kids under 12 years of age.

The day will feature free and ticketed events to promote learning, curiosity, fun, and discovery for children and their families.

Port Douglas Carnivale Where: Various locations in Port Douglas When: 25 to 27 May More info: www.carnivale.com.au Port Douglas Carnivale celebrates the very best of Tropical Far North Queensland! The event will showcase abundant fresh produce, world class wines, talented local artists, musicians, and performers – all held in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.

June Eco Fiesta 2018 Where: Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal and Queens Gardens, Townsville When: 3 June More info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au and www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au Eco Fiesta is run in both Cairns and Townsville. These huge events run by Cairns Regional Council and Townsville City Council focus on the environment

and sustainability. The community events include environmentally-focused exhibitors, a sustainable food hub, live entertainment and environmentally sustainable education.

Cairns Airport Adventure Festival Where: Various locations, Cairns When: 6 to 11 June More info: www.ironman.com This iconic festival sees athletes of all calibres take part in events such as IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns, Quicksilver Reef Swim – Green Island, The Cairns Post Bright Night Run and McDonalds IRONKIDS Cairns! The main event is the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship.

Palm Creek Folk Festival Where: Mountain View Lake Eco Park When: 7 to 10 June More info: www.palmcreek.com.au This event features concerts, workshops, acoustic jams, youth activities and more. Come along and enjoy a fantastic four nights of music acts from over 100 performers and a lively Festival Parade!

PakMag Expo Where: Brothers World of Entertainment When: Sunday, 24 June, 9.00am – 3.00pm More info: www.pakmag.com.au Join PakMag and the team for a day of family fun, entertainment and prizes. Plus visit over 40 stalls of family friendly products and services. FREE Entry. If you want to book a stall, head to ww.pakmag.com.au Kuranda Roots Festival Where: The Billabong, Kuranda When: 23 to 24 June More info: www.kurandaroots.com Kuranda Roots Festival is Queensland’s longest running reggae festival, showcasing local and touring artists.

The event focuses on reggae, bass, soul, roots, bass music, and respect for indigenous culture.

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Festival Guide

Townsville Show Where: Townsville Showgrounds When: 29 June to 2 July More info: www.townsvilleshow.com.au The Townsville Show is a much-anticipated annual event with non-stop entertainment for the whole family. Look forward to tons of show bags, live entertainment, rides, delicious food, and fantastic fireworks every night!

July Townsville 400 – V8 Supercar Race Where: Reid Park When: 6 to 8 July More info: www.supercars.com/townsville

Airlie Beach comes alive in August, combining community events, family fun, delicious food, fireworks, and one of the biggest street parties in a four-day fantastic festival. All of it takes place in a picturesque location, celebrating all the beautiful region has to offer.

Townsville Cultural Festival Where: James Cook University, Townsville When: 17 to 19 August More info: www.culturalfest.org The Townsville Cultural Festival is all about celebrating Australian music, food, arts, and culture. For two days in August, the community comes together to enjoy fantastic entertainment from over 100 multicultural performing groups. This year is set to be the greatest celebration yet – don’t miss it!

Enjoy a day out in the sun, cheering along with the crowd as the V8 supercars race around the circuit.

This event is popular with kids and adults alike. Other features include autograph sessions, transporter parade, a concert and even helicopter rides!

Cairns Festival

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

Cairns Festival is all about celebrating Cairns’ creative and vibrant community, and all the talents that exist within it. Enjoy the work of local artists, performances, live music, vibrant city lights, and of course, the Grand Parade!

Where: Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal When: 13 to 15 July (opening night 12 July) More info: www.ciaf.com.au Cairns Indigenous Art Fair is the place to be to experience the vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The Fair features a full entertainment program, art market, art fair, artist talks, demonstrations, workshops, eat street, and much more.

Cairns Show Where: Cairns Showgrounds When: 18 to 20 July More info: www.cairnsshow.com.au This much-anticipated annual event is on the calendar of every local in the region. The Cairns Show features exciting rides, agricultural events, animal nursery, games, classic show foods, racing pigs, car shows and of course, fireworks! An all-round great day out with something for the whole family.

Mackay Mazda Festival of Arts Where: Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre (MECC) When: 20 to 29 July More info: www.themecc.com.au Mackay Festival of Arts is one of the largest visual and performing arts events in Queensland, and when you go you’ll see why. The 10-day program is packed with visual arts, live music, theatre performances, family fun, food, and much more.

August Whitsunday Reef Festival Where: Airlie Beach When: 3 to 6 August More info: www.whitsundayreeffestival.com.au

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Where: Various locations in Cairns When: 24 August to 2 September More info: www.cairnsfest.com.au

September Carnival on Collins Where: Collins Street, Cairns When: 2 September More info: www.cairnsfest.com.au This annual Father’s Day tradition is one that’s not to be missed. The event attracts 25,000 people to the city’s botanical gardens for a celebration involving food, stunning artworks, live entertainment, and 200+ market stalls showcasing local talent.

Taste Port Douglas – Food & Wine Festival Where: Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas When: 15 to 16 September More info: www.facebook.com/TastePortDouglas Enjoy various nibbles in a stunning setting. Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth or you prefer savoury foods, there will be something to satisfy your craving at Taste Port Douglas! This annual food festival is muchanticipated and draws visitors from far and wide to come and taste all the region has to offer.

Wallaby Creek Festival Where: Home Rule Rainforest Lodge, Rossvale (South of Cooktown) When: 28 to 30 September More info: www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au This three-day festival is packed with music, art, workshops and an amazing array of market stalls, crafters and healing spaces. Plus, there’s a dedicated children’s festival and activities, so it’s an amazing event for the whole family.

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Enrolling in School: When and How Choosing a school for your little one is one of the biggest decisions you will make for them. A quality education will make a world of difference in a child’s life, and they carry these skills with them into adulthood and their career of choice. Every parent wants their child to experience a quality education in a friendly learning environment, but with so many schools in the region, the choice can be a difficult one to make.

Many schools have an Open Day to show prospective parents all the things their school can offer in terms of classes, facilities and teachers.

Upon finding a school that catches your attention, the next step is enrolling. Most schools accept enrolment enquiries and applications throughout the year, while some have a specific times they accept enrolment applications. After submitting all documentation, an interview with the Principal is typically arranged.

For most schools, enrolments for the following year are usually finalised by November. At some schools, applications for Prep enrolments are accepted up to two years prior to starting.

In Cairns, families have the option of choosing public state schools, Catholic schools and independent private schools. But what’s the difference?

The Difference Between Enrolling In Public vs Private Schools •• Choice – one big factor when it comes to enrolling in school is catchment areas. For public schools, your child is guaranteed a spot at a school in their catchment (which is usually the closest one to home), and whilst you can still apply for a state school out of your catchment, your child is much less likely to get a spot. With private schools, however, your location does not factor in to the enrolment process; if you like a school, you can apply •• Cost – there is no cost to enrol in a state school, whilst many private schools charge an application fee for enrolments.

Mythbusting In Cairns and the wider area, there are 29 Catholic schools and 7 Independent schools. One of the biggest misconceptions about Catholic and Independent schools is that a child must be either Catholic or Christian, but that’s not the case at all. Anyone can apply to enrol at a Catholic or Independent school, regardless of faith.

Secondly, while school fees at private schools are typically higher than public schools, many parents are surprised by how affordable this is. Public schools have lower fees because they are government funded, but regardless of funding, schools everywhere try to keep their fees as low as possible, and affordable to everyone regardless of financial situation.

Is Your Child Ready for School?

Students starting Prep must turn five before 30 June in their year of commencement. Since 2017, it is now compulsory for Queensland children to undertake Prep.

The Queensland Government have created a “Prep Ready Reckoner” to help you better understand when your child should start school, so search “Prep Ready Reckoner” online for more information.

How and When to Apply?

We’ve compiled a handy guide to help you understand your options when it comes to enrolling.

Northside ST ANDREW’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE, REDLYNCH VALLEY Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 12.

Enrolment Process: It is recommended you lodge your enrolment application form at least 12 months prior to your child’s commencement. A tour of the college can be arranged before enrolling by contacting Mr Keiran Casey (Admissions Manager) on 4039 5200 or enrolments@standrewscc.edu.au Did You Know? As of 2017, St Andrew’s has 1,682 students!

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PEACE LUTHERAN COLLEGE, KAMERUNGA Private, Independent School. Prep - Year 12.

Enrolment Process: Enrolment applications can be completed and submitted online through the school’s website. Early application is reccomended.

Did You Know? Every day is an Open Day at Peace Lutheran College. A private tour of the college can be arranged by contacting the Enrolments Officer, Anna Rosendale on 4039 9021 or enrolments@plc.qld.edu.au Important Dates: •• Middle School Information Evening – Tuesday, 31 July.

•• “Prep in Action” Open Day – Wednesday, 19 September.

FRESHWATER CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, FRESHWATER Private, Independent School. Prep - Year 12.

Enrolment Process: An Enrolment Application Form can be obtained by contacting the College directly or through the College Website. Their friendly Enrolments Officer, Mrs Anita Howard, will then make contact to assist with gathering all necessary documentation and arranging an interview with the relevant Head of School.

Did You Know? The College has recently appointed a new Principal; Mr Doug Holtam is a passionate educator with a strong leadership track record. You can book a tour of the College with Mr Holtam at the College Website or by contacting the College directly.

Important Dates: •• Open Day: August (check website closer to the time for date) EDGE HILL STATE SCHOOL, EDGE HILL Public School. Prep - Year 6.

Enrolment Process: An enrolment form can be downloaded from the school’s website, completed, and submitted to the school’s office with all supporting documentation. Head to www.edgehillss.eq.edu.au Did You Know? Edge Hill State School has a swimming pool, environmental centre, performing arts centre, basketball stadium, and more.

The enrolment form can be downloaded from the school’s website, www.freshwaterss.eq.edu.au, and returned to the school.

Did You Know? The school opened its doors in 1923.

City CITY ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE, CAIRNS Private, Catholic School. Year 7 - 12.

Enrolment Process: Enrolment enquiries and applications are welcome at any time of the year but preferred towards the end of March in the year before commencement. To obtain an enrolment form, download it directly from the school’s website and for enquiries, you can contact the Enrolment Secretary on enrol@sac.qld.edu.au.

Did You Know? St Augustine’s is a boarding school.

The boarding facilities house both boys and girls, even though St Augustine’s itself is a boys’ school.

Important Dates: •• Open Evening – Tuesday, 28 August, 5.00pm to 7.30pm.

PARRAMATTA STATE SCHOOL, PARRAMATTA PARK Public School. Prep – Year 6.

Enrolment process: Parramatta State School is an enrolment managed school. If you are interested in enrolling, please make sure you reside within the catchment area. Enrolment forms are available for download on the school’s website, www.parramatss.eq.edu.au, which must be returned to the school upon completion.

Did you know? During the 1950s, Parramatta State School was the largest state school outside of Brisbane with an enrolment of over 1,000 students.

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S SCHOOL, MANUNDA Private, Catholic School. Prep – Year 6.

Public School. Prep – Year 6.

Enrolment Process: Enrolment forms can be downloaded from the school’s website, www.xaviercairns.qld.edu.au, or picked up in person from the school office. This then needs to be completed and submitted to the school with all supporting documents.

Enrolment Process: The school operates under an enrolment plan, so it is worth checking whether you reside in the school’s catchment area before enrolling.

Did You Know? Students learn Japanese as part of the school’s LOTE program. Biannual excursions to Japan allow the students to experience another culture first hand.

FRESHWATER STATE SCHOOL, FRESHWATER

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BEACHES Beaches TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL, KEWARRA BEACH AND WHITE ROCK Private, Independent School. Kewarra Beach Campus, Prep - Year 6 / White Rock Campus, Prep - Year 12.

Enrolment Process: The application for enrolment is available online from the school’s website and for further information, you can contact the Admissions Officer on 4036 8111 or tas@tas.qld.edu.au Did You Know? The school has its very own Aquatic Centre!

TAS also prepares students for the future, with their Academic Program addressing the needs of students whose lives will be touches by the 22nd Century.

Important Dates: •• White Rock, Kindy and Prep Open Day, Thursday, 3 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm.

•• Kewarra Beach, Kindy and Prep Open Day, Friday, 25 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm.

TRINITY BEACH STATE SCHOOL, TRINITY BEACH Public School. Prep – Year 6.

Enrolment Process: The school is under an enrolment plan, meaning families residing within the catchment area have a better chance at being accepted for enrolment. If you are in the catchment area, complete all enrolment forms found on the school’s website, www.trinitybeachess.eq.edu.au, and return this to the school.

Did You Know? Trinity Beach State School has a “Bike Bus” program – giving students the opportunity to ride their bike to school with adult supervision.

SOUTHSIDE Southside TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL, KEWARRA BEACH AND WHITE ROCK See “Beaches” section for information.

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE, WOREE Private, Catholic School. Year 7 - 12 Enrolment Process: Enrolment applications and enquiries are accepted throughout the year. Interested parents are encouraged to contact the school for a meeting or enrolment pack on 4044 4200. Applications for enrolment can also be completed online through the school’s website, www.smcc.qld.edu.au Did You Know? St Mary’s has a robotics club where students can explore the world of robotics and advance their building and engineering skills, and even participate in competitions.

Important Dates: •• Open Evening: Wednesday, 30 May, 4.00pm to 7.00pm.

MACKILLOP CATHOLIC COLLEGE, MOUNT PETER Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 5, with plans to expand to Year 12.

Enrolment Process: Enrolments are welcome throughout the year and application forms can be found on the school’s website, www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au, and documentation can be sent through via email or mail.

There is no application fee.

Did You Know? The MacKillop Catholic College Campus is master planned as a Prep to Year 12 College, expanding to Year 12 in 2025.

HAMBLEDON STATE SCHOOL, EDMONTON Public School. Prep – Year 6.

Enrolment Process: The school is enrolment managed; check your catchment area before enrolling. An enrolment package can be downloaded from the school’s website, www.hambledoss.eq.edu.au and returned to the school office upon completion.

Did You Know? Hambledon State School is the oldest school in its area, as it was established in 1887.

Surrounding Areas CAIRNS HINTERLAND STEINER SCHOOL, KURANDA Independent, Steiner School. Kindy – Year 10 (Year 11 from 2019, Year 12 from 2020).

Enrolment Process: Enrolment applications are taken throughout the year. Please contact them to arrange a school tour, which will be followed by an interview should you be interested in progressing your application. Check out their website at www.chss.qld.edu.au Did You Know? Steiner Education seeks to educate the whole child. It addresses academia, artistic experience and practical skills, as well as nurturing the human spirit. They have a beautiful campus, with buses operating from Cairns and Mareeba.

GOOD COUNSEL PRIMARY SCHOOL, INNISFAIL Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6.

Enrolment Process: Applications for Good Counsel Primary School are welcome at any time and submitted online via the school’s website.

Enrolments are normally finalised by November.

If you require further information, you can contact the school on 4061 2994.

Did You Know? Since 2011, many buildings have been upgraded and rebuilt, resulting in state-of-the-art learning facilities.

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ST RITA’S SCHOOL, SOUTH JOHNSTONE Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6.

Enrolment Process: Contact the school for an enrolment package on 4064 2153. This package is then to be completed and returned to the school with all supporting documents.

Did You Know? St Rita’s School in South Johnstone was established in 1932.

ST CLARE’S SCHOOL, TULLY Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6.

Enrolment Process: Enrolment forms are available for download via the school’s website, www.stclares.qld.edu.au, or they can be collected from the school office at any time. Parents are required to complete an enrolment interview with the Principal and Parish Priest.

Did you know? St Clare’s is experiencing exciting times, with new constructions recently being undertaken, including a new technology room, administration block and a roof over the basketball court.

ST ANTHONY’S PARISH SCHOOL, DIMBULAH Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6.

www.stthomasmareeba.qld.edu.au. All new families to St Thomas’ are required to pay an application fee of $33.00.

Did You Know? All students have access to the internet, email facilities, digital cameras, and other devices for project and curriculum work.

ST RITA’S SCHOOL, BABINDA Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6.

Enrolment Process: Contact the school’s Administration Officer on 07 4064 2153 for an enrolment form or submit a request online and the school will contact you.

Did You Know? St Rita’s has small class sizes, with an average of 15 students per class.

ST JOHN’S SCHOOL, SILKWOOD Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6 Enrolment Process: Applications for enrolment are available online from the school’s website or for pick up from the school office. For further enquiries, contact the School Secretary on 4065 2193.

Did You Know? Students in Year 5 form a Justice Squad, a social justice group that gives back to those in need in the community.

Enrolment Process: Enrolment applications can be completed and lodged online through the school’s website, www.sta.qld.edu.au. Alternatively, an enrolment package can be posted to you or picked up in person from the school.

Important Dates:

Did you know? Students at St Anthony’s have access to excellent Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources, including interactive whiteboards and computer pods in all classrooms and access to laptops, iPods and iPads.

Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6.

ST JOSEPH’S PARISH SCHOOL, ATHERTON Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6.

Enrolment Process: The enrolment form can be found on the school’s website and completed online. If you prefer a hard copy of enrolment, ring the school office on 4091 4211 and an application will be provided.

Did You Know? St Joseph’s offers a distinctive curriculum, including LOTE (currently Italian), a swimming program, access to academic competitions, a camp for Year 6 students, and an Under 8’s celebration.

ST THOMAS OF VILLANOVA PARISH SCHOOL, MAREEBA

•• The school holds Open Days throughout the year, check their website for dates.

ST TERESA’S SCHOOL, RAVENSHOE

Enrolment Process: Parents may contact the school for an enrolment package or complete the application online at www.stteresas.qld.edu.au. There’s a $20.00 application fee for new families.

Did You Know? St Teresa’s has its very own school song, “Knowledge, Love and Truth.”

MALANDA STATE SCHOOL Public School. Prep – Year 6 Enrolment Process: Enrolling at Malanda State School is simple; an enrolment application is downloaded from the school’s website, www.malandass.eq.edu.au or collected from the school office, which is then filled out and returned to the school with accompanying documents.

Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6.

Did You Know? Students in Year 5 and 6 study Japanese as part of their LOTE subject.

Enrolment Process: Applications can be submitted online along with the necessary documents at

If you’d like your school included in next year’s Enrollment Feature, get in touch on 4053 3331.

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Expert Advice

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS KELLY WEALTH Dear Kelly Wealth, how can I save money on my mortgage?

1. Confirm your home loan interest rate - Statistics indicate that almost 1 in 4 people don’t know what their home loan rate is. So, refresh your knowledge and confirm your current rate, associated fees and repayment frequency.

2. Keep your repayments the same - If you are able to secure a lower interest rate and if your cash flow can cope, maintain your repayments at the same previous amount.

3. Check your repayment frequency - Making repayments on a weekly or fortnightly basis can also have a positive effect on the interest charged as it is calculated daily; the more frequent, the more you could save. Some also find a fortnightly payment structure to match the payment of their wages, much easier to manage. No-one likes to have ‘more month, than money’!

4. Increase your payments as your wage increases - Most of us increase our spending on ‘leisure items’, in line with our salary increases. But with a change in mindset, you could make a significant impact on your home loan.

The main thing is… Don’t let apathy get the better of you. Don’t have a ‘set and forget’ attitude with your home loan.

Seek help from your financial adviser, mortgage broker or your banker and take action now!

SUNBIRD ORTHODONTICS

COLLIER LAWYERS

Dear Dr Bobby, what are the implications of my child sucking their thumb?

Dear Nardine, what do you think about DIY divorces?

Sucking is a completely natural behaviour for children, as babies are born with a reflex to suck any object placed in their mouth. In their first few months, this helps them establish feeding, but thumb sucking is seen more as a self-soothing behaviour. While the issue often resolves itself, this isn’t always the case.

If thumb sucking continues past the age of four, this can cause implications such as protrusive upper front teeth, tipped back lower front teeth, an open bite where the upper and lower front teeth do not meet or a crossbite where the formation of the upper jaw is too narrow.

For these issues, orthodontic intervention is often required in the form of a thumb crib appliance or braces.

However, you can help them stop this behaviour early before the habit starts to affect incoming adult teeth.

Thumb sucking can be limited and eventually stopped by encouragement, rewards, gentle reminders and unpleasant-tasting nail paint available from pharmacies. Sometimes, it just requires some determination and persistence.

As with all things DIY, a DIY divorce has its own set of pros and cons.

The most common risk with a DIY divorce is filling out the paperwork incorrectly as this can lead to problems such as the Court not accepting the application for filing and problems with service, to name some common ones. If the application isn’t correctly filled out or not served properly or within time, the application may not be able to proceed on the due date. So, it is important that you have a clear understanding of the divorce process, the rules and procedures before deciding to ‘do it yourself’.

On the other hand, a big plus of a DIY divorce is the money you could save and the amount of control that you have over your case. The Family Court website has a very helpful kit which explains how to fill in the forms, and you can do it online.

Ending a marriage can have life-changing legal and personal consequences, and it is imperative that you make sure the divorce is processed correctly. If you have any doubts about your divorce process, don’t hesitate to seek legal advice; it will save you many headaches in the long run.

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Expert Advice

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS PROACTIVE PHYSIO Dear Annemarie, my child has special needs and requires physiotherapy. How can I make sure we have this service approved under the NDIS? To be eligible for the NDIS, a person needs to: •• Live in Australia and be a citizen or permanent resident.

•• Be under 65 (this shouldn’t be a problem for most kids!).

•• And either •• have an impairment or condition that is likely to be lifelong; or •• be under six years of age with a developmental delay which means they usually need more help than another child of the same age.

The NDIA is the agency that looks after NDIS funding.

Before you go to the NDIA, it’s important to make sure: 1. You provide all the information relevant to your child’s condition.

2. You are seeking funding for everything your child is going to need in the coming year to help you and them with their condition.

In conjunction with your child’s health care professionals, set out your child’s goals for the coming 12 months. NDIS will only fund things that will help to meet these stated goals.

Getting the right advice is paramount to getting the right funding.

If you don’t set out the goals correctly for your child in your application for funding, things that may be needed will not be funded, because they don’t meet the plan you have submitted. Speak first with your child’s paediatrician or a GP who treats children, and seek help from a paediatric physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist before applying for funding.

Read more on our blog on the PakMag online edition for more information about the NDIS.

TALK TIME SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Dear Teagan, how will my child’s speech affect them later in life?

Unfortunately, communication delays in childhood that aren’t addressed usually continue to affect the child as they grow and progress through school.

Ongoing communication issues affect social relationships when they are not able to understand or be understood by their friends. Communication difficulties also then become noticeable in their learning to read and spell and their ability to comprehend longer texts throughout primary school.

Children with underlying language delays struggle to ‘keep up’ in the classroom, even if they appear to speak and listen well.

Ongoing embarrassment and struggles in the classroom can result in low selfesteem and school refusal. Ultimately, by the time your child has reached high school, they have now experienced many years of struggles and poor self-esteem, and the ‘gap’ between them and their peers continues to grow.

The impacts of this can affect your child’s employment options, and most importantly, how they view themselves as they enter adulthood.

DR ELIZABETH JACKSON Dear Dr Liz, I am getting really nervous about the birth of my baby. What are the pros and cons of a C-Section?

It is normal to be sometimes nervous about birth and important to talk to your midwife, GP or obstetrician about concerns you have in your pregnancy.

Vaginal birth is often considered the preferred mode of delivery due to quicker recovery and less intervention compared with Caesarean section. There are some elements of vaginal birth which can cause concern for women, which include pain, injury to pelvic floor and the need for an emergency instrumental or Caesarean.

For Caesars, concerns include a longer recovery, risk of surgery and implications for future birth. Reasons why women may elect for a Caesarean section include personal preference, baby position or previous birth outcome.

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WHAT’S ON MAY MAY

With Triple M’s Maddi

TUESDAY 1

FRIDAY 4

SUNDAY 6

SATURDAY 12

Secret Bridesmaids Business Runs until 5 May Rondo Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / $26.50+ / Youth+

The Longest Minute Runs until 12 May Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 6.30pm / $40.95 Adult / Family

Scavenger Hunt Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.00pm 9.00pm / Gold Coin Donation

Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Fair Cairns Potters Club www.cairnspottersclub.net 8.00am - 2.00pm / Free / Family

Sea Walls - Salt Water Film Night Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.00pm / Free / Youth+

St Michael’s School Open Day St Michael’s School, Gordonvale www.cns.catholic.edu.au 10.00am / Free/ Family

Artists of the North Cairns Art Society Runs until 13 May Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am - 4.30pm Weekdays / Free / Family

Gallery Kids Art Club with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 12.00pm / $10 / Ages 8 - 10

St Augustine’s School Open Day St Augustine’s School, Mossman www.cns.catholic.edu.au 1.30pm - 4.00pm / Free / Family WEDNESDAY 2 St Michael’s School Open Day St Michael’s School, Gordonvale www.cns.catholic.edu.au 10.00am / Free/ Family THURSDAY 3 TAS Kindy and Prep - Open Day TAS - White Rock www.tas.qld.edu.au 9.00am - 12.00pm / Free / Family Sea Walls - Critical Thinkers Forum Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.00pm / Free / Youth+

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Gallery Young Creatives Runs until 1 December Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.00pm / $85 / Teens Pioneer Weekend Runs until 6 May Historic Village Heberton www.historicvillageherberton.com.au 9.00am / $72 Family / Family Ninja Gymnastics for Prep to Grade 6 Every Saturday South Cairns Gymnastics www.gymsportsfnq.com.au 10.00am - 11.00am / $12 / Prep to 6 grade Play Dough Fun Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.00pm 9.00pm / Gold Coin Donation Calm Birth Experience Workshop Runs until 6 May www.nurturenaturally.com.au Check Website

Parrothead Party 2018 Yorkeys Knob Boat Club 4057 8019 Call for Information TUESDAY 8 Yo Diddle Diddle Runs until 9 May Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.00pm / $17.85 / Ages 4 - 8 WEDNESDAY 9 Rusty’s Botanica - An Exhibition of Botanical Art and Craft Runs until 3 June Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.30am / Free / Family I Remember When Cassowary Talk Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.00pm / $5 Members / Adults Spices of Cairns Exhibition Runs until 3 June Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.30am / Free / Family FRIDAY 11 Cairns Expo 2018 Runs until 15 May Cairns Showgrounds www.cairnsexpo.com.au 8.30am / Cost / Family Sarah McKenzie - Jazz Up North Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $36.75 / Youth+

Cairns Festival Parade Workshops Tanks Arts Centre J.Aird@Cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Free / Kids Flickerfest 2018 Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $27 / Adults QCWA Gator Girls - Mother’s Day High Tea Alligator Creek Community Sports & Rec Inc Club events@gatorgirls.com.au 2.00pm / $30 / Mothers Arts and Crafts - Mothers Day Cards Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.00pm 9.00pm / Gold Coin Donation SUNDAY 13 Mother’s Day at Pullman Cairns International Pullman Cairns International 4050 2101 11.30am / $79 / Adult Mother’s Day Community Cycle Goomboora Park, Brinsmead 4044 3227 8.00am / Free / Family Mothers Day Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.00pm 9.00pm / Gold Coin Donation Mother’s Day Special Menu with Live Entertaiment Bluewater 4057 6788 3.00pm / Free / Family

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WHAT’S ON MAY MAY SUNDAY 13 Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mt Sheridan Plaza mtsheridanplaza.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

Tinkering Tank Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / All Ages

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screenPLAY Zone Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.30am / Free / All Ages

PechaKucha Night - Volume 23 Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $5 / Youth+

5 Minutes of Fame Stage Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.30am / Free / All Ages

FRIDAY 18

ARC Racers Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.30am, 11.00am and 1.00pm / Free / Ages 3+

CBCW Business Woman of the Year Awards Pullman Cairns International www.cbwc.org.au 6.30pm / Cost / Adult SATURDAY 19 Scavenger Hunt Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.00pm 9.00pm / Gold Coin Donation SUNDAY 20 Cairns Children’s Festival Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Ages 0 - 12 The 5ft Giant Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.30am, 11:30am and 2.00pm / $15.75 / Family Blue Arrow’s Garden Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Ages 2+ Green Zone Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am - 3.00pm / Free / Ages 0 - 5

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Round the Tank - Mini Music Festival Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am / Free / All Ages String Garden - Infant Zone Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am / Free / Ages 0 - 1 Stencils and Leaf Rubbings Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.00pm 9.00pm / Gold Coin Donation MONDAY 21 Flickerfest 2018 Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $26.25 / Family TUESDAY 22 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella - The Musical Runs until 26 May Cairns Choral Society Hall www.trybooking.com Check Website

THURSDAY 24 Wonderland Spiegeltent Carnivale Runs until 27 May Port Douglas www.wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au Check Website Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Various Locations www.biggestmorningtea.com.au Check Website FRIDAY 25 TAS Kindy and Prep - Open Day TAS - Kewarra Beach www.tas.qld.edu.au 9.00am to 12.00pm / Free / Family Port Douglas Carnivale Runs until 27 May Port Douglas www.carnivale.com.au Check Website Donna Davis - Unseen Exhibition Runs until 14 June Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am - 4.30pm Weekdays, 10.00am - 2.30pm Weekends / Free / Family Qmusic Industry Workshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 11.00am / Free / Youth+ Tanks Unplugged May 2018 Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $12.60 / Youth+ SATURDAY 26 Cairns Festival Parade Workshops Tanks Arts Centre J.Aird@Cairns.qld.gov.au Booking required 11.00am / Free (Bookings essential) / Youth+

With Triple M’s Mark

Ecological Field Trip and Art Workshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10am / Free (Bookings essential) / Family Ross Wilson and the Peacenicks Rex Smeal Park, Wharf Street, Port Douglas www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Youth+ High Tea For Flynn! Fundraiser Boatshed Cairns 0419 577 681 2.00pm / $55 / Family Party Games Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.00pm 9.00pm / Gold Coin Donation SUNDAY 27 Free Parent Information Session Cairns Early Years Centre, Bentley Park www.talktimeslp.com 5.45pm / Free / Parents Dolls and Tea Sets / Trains Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.00pm 9.00pm / Gold Coin Donation Family Fun Day Suprimo @Pier Shopping Centre www.suprimocairns.com.au 10.00am / Family WHAT’S ON CONTINUES ON P. 45

WHAT’S ON MAY MAY SUNDAY 27 Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mt Sheridan Plaza mtsheridanplaza.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family Tanks’ Monthly Markets Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family International Day of the African Child Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 2.00pm / $20 / Family

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

WEDNESDAY 30 Seed Library Stratford Library facebook.com/CairnsLibraries 3.00pm / Free / Family St Mary’s Catholic College Open Night St Mary’s Catholic College www.smcc.qld.edu.au 4.00pm - 7.00pm / Free / Family Strong Women, Strong Hearts Pullman Cairns International www.cbwc.org.au 11.30am / Cost / Adult

SAVE THE DATES: SATURDAY, 2 JUNE Operation Fur-Ever Home - Pet Adoption Day Cairns Region www.cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family SUNDAY, 3 JUNE Cairns ECOfiesta 2018 Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal facebook.com/ECOeventsCairns 10.00am / Free / Family TUESDAY, 5 JUNE The 78-Storey Treehouse Tanks Arts Centre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am, 1.00pm and 6.00pm / $17.85 / Ages 6 - 12 SATURDAY 16 JUNE Play School Concerts: Once Upon a Time Cairns State High School www.kidspromotions.com.au 12.00pm / $22 / Family SUNDAY 24 JUNE The PakMag Expo Brothers Leagues Club www.pakmag.com.au 9.00am / FREE / Family

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

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

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REGULAR EVENTS CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS In2soccer Days: Mondays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, rego: $15, term from $65. (6+ years) Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $65 (10 wks) (3 - 6 years) Milo In2cricket Days: Fridays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $45 INFLATABLE KINGDOM Days: Everyday 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

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

Hartbeeps Toddlers Parents and toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required.

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

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

No bookings required.

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

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

Baby Rhyme Times Location: Earlville Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

EDMONTON SCOUT HALL

Location: Smithfield Library Days: 2nd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Stratford Library Days: 3rd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Manunda Library Days: 4th Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

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

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

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

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

Bookings required

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

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

Bookings required

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

Messy Play Parents and Toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required

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

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

Bookings required.

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Free first5forever Program

Fun, Free Outdoor Group Fitness Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm Location: Edmonton Scout Hall Edmonton Club Scouts Days: Thursdays (Ages 8 -10) Days: Tuesdays (Ages 10 -15) Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Location: Edmonton Scout Hall 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 Days: Tuesdays Time: 6.30am - 7.30am Location: Lagoon Deck Active Living Beach Volleyball Days: Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Volleyball courts

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 every hole 50m Days: Every Sunday Time: 3.00pm Location: Paradise Palms, Kewara 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

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Spoil your mum with these local gifts STORY Kate Moloney May is the month of the year when one special day is dedicated to showing the mums in our life just how much we love them and appreciate all that they do for us on a daily basis. Living in this tropical paradise that we call home we are so lucky to have so many amazing local businesses that offer up so many wonderful options for a little bit or a lot, of ‘mum appreciation’.

If you are wanting to spoil your mum with a special gift, then this guide is full of wonderful options all available right here on our doorstep. (P.S. Don’t forget to circle the one you love and leave it for those who love you to find, sometimes a little hint doesn’t hurt!)

Oceana Walk, Grafton Street At Oceana Walk, you will discover a variety of gift shops, cafés, fashion boutiques, hobby shops, and more. If you are after a beautiful, heartfelt gift than wander inside any of these stores and you’ll be sure to find plenty of quirky gifts to choose from plus you’ll love how you are always greeted with a happy, smiling face.

FAmazing Fashion and Beauty Boutique, Edmonton Take the hassle out of Mother’s Day and let FAmazing create an amazing gift basket for the special mum in your life and they can even deliver it for you.

A FAmazing basket can include anything from fashion and bags to makeup and lotions to chocolates and candles or let them choose themselves with the gift of a Gift Voucher.

Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy Pop into Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy and be amazed by the huge variety of products instore that will have your mum looking and feeling fantastic. For Mother’s Day, the Calanna team have put together a special essential oils gift pack, including four essential oils (ylang ylang, mandarin, lavender and petit grain) to create a relaxing blend for mums, for only $24.95.

The Source Bulk Foods, Lake Street The Source Bulk Foods is not just a source of great, healthy food. They also stock a range of beautiful gifts including jars of loose leaf teas and Epsom salts in heart shaped jars, perfect for your mum to relax and unwind… just make sure you give her the time to do that too!

The Pier Cairns, The Pier Why not take mum out and spoil her with enviable shopping with local and international labels and awardwinning dining options with breathtaking views of the marina and Trinity inlet all at the one place, The Pier Cairns? With two hours free undercover parking what could be easier than that.

Tobruk Memorial Pool, Sheridan Street Get your mum active this Mother’s Day and spoil her with a Gift Voucher from Tobruk Memorial Pool that will have her enjoying this exciting aquatic facility that offers a place for mums to socialise and train.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Spa in a Jar, Online

Mount Sheridan Shopping Centre

If you are looking for a gift that is made with love that will make a real difference in your mum’s life, then treat your mum to a Spa in a Jar gift that will nourish her skin, soothe her aches and balance her mind, body and soul.

Local owner, Sabine offers a free shipping code for your first purchase.

Make a purchase at Mount Sheridan Plaza between 1 and 10 May and go in the draw to win a diamond pendant from Kormos Jewellers, worth $1,395! Mount Sheridan Plaza aim to make things easier for Mother’s Day gift shopping with Mother’s Day gift wrapping in centre (gold coin donation, proceeds to Cancer Council Queensland). Plus, there’s plenty to do on Mother’s Day weekend too. The Orchid Society Flower Show runs from 11-13 May, there’s free arts and crafts workshops on 12 and 13 May (where kids can decorate cards and mugs) and on Sunday, 13 May, don’t miss the Mother’s Day market.

Cakes Annietime, Shields Street Why not show your mum how much you care by treating her to a beautiful cake to celebrate her special day?

Made locally, they have a wide range of cake flavours and can cater for vegan, gluten free or other allergies, and they can even arrange delivery for you from Port Douglas to Mission Beach and the Atherton Tablelands.

Garden Sparkle, Shields Street If your mum loves all things magical, she’ll love a gift from Garden Sparkle. Nourish her imagination with a beautiful fairy garden that will also nurture her heart. Fairy Kate offers 100 per cent interest-free pay later options and she can arrange shipping Australia wide and internationally for you. Pop into Kate’s fairy gardening gift shop and make your mum’s world a more magical place.

Raw Naturale, Online Treat your mum and her skin to a gift that comes from the earth but doesn’t cost the earth. Local, Renee is passionate about her lavish organic skin care range that will leave your mum feeling refreshed and cleansed from the outside inwards. Shop online for something special and enjoy free delivery for orders over $100.00 and same day dispatch.

Still looking? Then check out the array of stores on offer at one of the Shopping Centres across Cairns: DFO DFO have got something very exciting happening for Mother’s Day. On Saturday, 12 and Sunday, 13 May, 10.00am to 4.00pm, spend $25.00 or more in any specialty store (or $35.00 or more at Coles) and present your receipt at the Information Kiosk to get a FREE photo in the Mother’s Day photo booth! T&Cs apply.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre In addition to the big retailers, you will also find a number of local shops that stock an array of unique items that you won’t find elsewhere. We suggest a Tonic Pink Sticks’ Head Pillow ($27.00) from Cherries Go Vita Cairns Central, some Tango Bowls ($14.95) from Bed Bath N Table Cairns Central or some beautiful mugs ($15.95) from News Xpress Cairns Central.

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Smithfield Shopping Centre The largest outlet north of the city that also plays host to a bi-weekly market. These markets offer an array of local and handmade gift items. Get into Go Vita and receive a free Certified Organic Pure Primer 30ml or Pressed Eyeshadow Duo + Certified Organic Eye Pencil when you purchase 2 INIKA Organic products. Plus, create your own Mother's Day gift set with a bonus gift box and card! Terms and conditions apply, see in-store for more details.

Plus, treat Mum to a day out at the movies with films that she’ll love! Event Cinemas Smithfield Mother's Day special screening: Mamma Mia Sing-Along For a little extra spoiling why not consider treating mum to an escape?

King Reef Resort, Kurrimine Beach Mum will love this absolute beachfront escape to this beautiful and unspoilt part of the world. With a range of accommodation options including their kids stay and dine for free offer (free child meal for each adult meal purchased), a new water slide and family bikes, don’t you think it’s time mum relaxed at the beach?

Cairns Colonial Club Treat mum to an ultimate tropical escape with their ‘Give Mum a Break’ deal, just $149.00 per night (for a minimum 2-night stay) that includes accommodation in a super spacious, fully air-conditioned Studio Room, hot buffet breakfast plus kids under 12 stay and eat for free.

Your mum will love waking up to the tropical surrounds and the three lagoon pools.

Fitzroy Island Resort Enjoy the amazing tropical island paradise of Fitzroy Island where the rainforest meets the reef. Why not treat mum to an island getaway at this relaxed barefoot destination at only $79.00 Adult / $39.50 Kids / $209.00 Family return for a Fitzroy Flyer Day Trip or stay overnight in their boutique resort.

Celebrate

ROYAL WEDDING AFTERNOON With the royal wedding on the 19th of this month, why not host your own little celebration? We can all agree that having tea with your friends isn’t as common as it should be. While it may seem like a lot of effort to set up and host a celebration fit for a Queen (or prince or princess!), if you allocate some good time in the kitchen, it’ll all be a breeze. We’ve compiled some handy tips to help you host the perfect royal wedding afternoon.

Put a few hours aside in the kitchen to create finger food for your guests to enjoy. Finger sandwiches with various fillings (including authentic cucumber sandwiches), cookies in heart shapes and teacakes provide a satisfying snack and no one will go hungry.

It’s a good idea to include some “kid-friendly” snacks for the youngest guests, such as sandwiches with ham or chicken, or cupcakes.

Slice the Cake

Now, what do you wear to a royal party? Light colours will fit well with the theme of the party. A lacy white dress with open-toed matching shoes and dangly silver earrings will create the perfect look.

A royal themed cake can be achieved simply with some whipped cream or icing and sliced fruit.

Arrange blueberries or black grapes and sliced strawberries pieces to create a fruity Union Jack on top of your cake. This decoration is colourful, creative, and will surely catch the attention of your visitors.

Alternatively, cakes can be decorated with white flowers and fake leaves to give that romantic feeling.

No time to bake a cake? Let Cakes Annietime do the work for you – perfect cakes for any occasion!

High Tea It isn’t a royal garden party without scones! They’re incredibly easy to make and taste delicious. Serve with hot tea of choice and you’ve got yourself a deliciously simple afternoon tea.

Include optional ingredients on the side such as milk, sugar, and lemon for your guests to add to their tea if they wish. Alternatively, enjoy a glass of sparkling champagne or refreshing wine.

Fancy Outfits

If you have little ones coming along, finding an outfit won’t be difficult. A sandy-coloured linen vest and pants is a perfect match for a little prince, while a little princess would love a smocked dress in a calming tone of baby blue.

Keep the Kids Busy Kids attending the party may not find too much entertainment in sitting with the adults. Provide some royal-themed toys for your littlest guests such as dolls of princes, princesses, kings, queens, and angels. Let their imagination run free and enjoy some quiet time to catch up with your friends and family over a hot cup of tea.

Enjoying a relaxed afternoon royal-style doesn’t have to be difficult to organise, and it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with those closest to you.

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Business

BUSINESS NEWS The Nappy Bucket: A cloth nappy community

Family Fun Day at Suprimo

Maree McCahon, a North Queenslander, loves assisting parents to get into cloth nappies through her business, The Nappy Bucket, which she took over about 18 months ago. The Nappy Bucket has been around for over 12 years and has a great reputation for delivering curated, hand selected brands, including Australian owned brands.

On the last Sunday of each month, Suprimo at The Pier Cairns Waterfront Dining and Shopping Centre will be hosting a family fun day filled with entertainment for the kids.

Maree said, “The ‘cloth community’ are just awesome people all with the same goal; to do what they think is best for their kids, their families and the planet.” Maree just loves spreading the word about the use of cloth nappies and the associated savings for families.

The cloth nappy is making a comeback! To find out more give Maree a call on 0484 686 314 or visit www.nappybucket.com.au

Head down for breakfast or lunch from 10.00am to 2.00pm with lunch specials, kid’s meals available and raffles. Crazy Bon will be there face painting plus the kids can meet an animal from the Cairns Wildlife Dome, and they’ll love Suprimo’s new play area with a cubby house, craft tables and activities.

Bookings are essential so give Suprimo a call on 4041 5181 or for more details or to book online visit www.suprimocairns.com.au BUSINESS INDEX Cakes Annietime Cake Shop and Café

PhyxMe Physio & Fitness

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

New client intro offer $49 for 2 weeks of unlimited studio class. Pilates, yoga, meditation, pre/post natal, rehab and fitness. p 4053 4343 www.phyxme.com.au

Abacus by Wallis

Nikki the Clown

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

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

Caffin8 Café

Pupstars Daycare and Grooming

Family friendly café , stocked with a range of fresh, delicious, tasty treats. a 46 Norman street, Gordonvale. p 0488 972 789 fb Caffin8cafe

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

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BUSINESS INDEX Spa in a Jar

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

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

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

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

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

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Meeting Baby Milestones STORY M. Canny, Cairns Private Hospital.

The development of new skills in a baby is called a milestone. Many new parents are anxious to know whether their baby is meeting the appropriate milestones. There is a lot of good information out there on the ages and stages that milestones are usually achieved, and it is important to track whether a baby is meeting all the right developmental milestones.

Dr Sathya, a Cairns-based paediatrician, observes, “The achievement of milestones are the key indicators of babies acquiring the necessary skills to ensure they can go on to be healthy functional children and adults.”

Most babies achieve milestones around a certain age.

What is ‘normal’ is sometimes quite broad, and while some babies might reach some milestones early, they might reach others a little later on. Some babies do things like walking or crawling earlier than might be expected; the only real concern according to Dr Sathya is with those infants that are below the normal developmental range, “It is really at that point that parents should seek the advice of health professionals if they notice delays.”

“Parents are the key to observing these milestones and reporting any delay”, says Dr Sathya. “As a parent, you

know your child best, and if there are warning signs, then it is good to talk to people. If parents notice any delays, they need to get the baby assessed by a health professional.” GPs are able to assess babies and refer on to a paediatrician if there are any concerns or red flags.

There are a range of other health professionals that can assist any parents that have concerns. Maternal child health nurses at community health centres, allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech therapists and physiotherapists are other professionals who can assess development in children.

There are, according to Dr Sathya, many underlying medical reasons for babies not reaching milestones on time. Health professionals working with babies may work together to address developmental concerns and can all play a different role in assisting parents with babies that have delays in meeting milestones. “The important thing is to remember there is a lot of help and support out there and for parents to talk to someone if they have concerns. Early intervention can make a huge difference.”

Dr Sathya encourages any parents with concerns to talk to a health professional early, as those that get advice sooner are better placed to be able to help their infant.

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

Sash & Belle ‘Alessandra’ Nappy Bag

Rhicreative Card Games for Kids RRP $22.95, www.rhicreative.com.au

RRP $129.95, www.sash-belle.com.au The Sash & Belle ‘Alessandra’ nappy bag has style and functionality without looking like a traditional nappy bag.

Crafted in beautiful leather look material (vegan leather (PU)) the Alessandra nappy bag that boasts loads of Mum-friendly details, including plentiful exterior pockets, durable, stroller straps. You will especially love it for its good looks, you’ll want to carry it when you’re leaving your little one at home.

Imagine a bag with a compartment that fits either a baby bottle or your drink, another that can hold nappies or a mini iPad; and how about changing between documents, baby clothes, your own cardigan or a laptop!

20 pictures, 40 cards, 5 games! 5 kids cards games including: Memory, Fish, Snap and more!

Cards are 110mm wide x 140mm high with rounded corners, printed in full colour on white cardstock and laminated on both sides to help with wear and tear.

Enviroboard cardbox is also laminated to keep your cards looking newer for longer.

Milestone Baby Backdrop by Baby Made RRP $24.95, www.babymade.com.au Snap a photo and watch baby grow with these cute Butterfly or Surfboard Backdrops, month by month milestone stickers and a little creative styling of your own.

Fun, practical and easy to use, just style baby and lie them on the unique wipe clean, no tear backdrop along with the corresponding age sticker month by month to create a digital keepsake album to record baby’s first year growth and milestones to share with family, friends or on social media. Conveniently packaged in a handy zipper bag, the backdrops can even be coloured in for those with a little artistic flair!

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Roseola Infantum – What is it?

STORY Kalisha Fitsch We tend to know the symptoms of common illnesses like the common cold, the flu, and chicken pox.

But there is another childhood illness that is very common among babies and young children, with 95 per cent of children having been infected with it before the age of two - Roseola Infantum, or Roseola.

The most common symptom of this illness is fever, followed by a raised red rash, starting on the body and spreading to the arms and legs. Some children may also experience swollen glands or mild respiratory issues.

Roseola is contagious, but it can only be spread before the fever occurs.

The Baby Unicorn Manifesto

Treating roseola is predominantly treating their fever; so, paracetamol, rest at home, and plenty of fluids. Once the fever has dissipated (even though they still have a rash) children generally feel better and return to their normal selves.

“What if children were told they are a gift from the moment they are born? That they can be and do absolutely anything they want. What if children were told daily how grateful we are for their existence? What could they create then? What would be possible then?”

The symptoms of roseola can be very similar to those of measles so it may leave you questioning which your child may be suffering from. There is one big difference between the two; with measles, children are generally still ill when their rash appears.

Given the high percentage of children who contract roseola, prevention is difficult. It’s a viral infection, and like most infections of this nature it is spread through respiratory droplets, i.e., it can be spread through coughs, sneezes and talking. If you are concerned consult your GP.

STORY Dr Dain Heer, Co-author of The Baby Unicorn Manifesto.

Those are the questions posed by Dr Dain Heer, a world-renowned ‘energy transformation virtuoso’.

Dr Heer believes that we should encourage our children from a young age to know that anything is possible and that they are only limited by their imagination. His belief that we carry unlimited potential at birth inspired his book, The Baby Unicorn Manifesto (co-authored

by Katarina Wallentin), tells the tale about what would be possible if we all treated each other as we ‘should be treated’ instead of the way most of us ‘have been treated’.

The Baby Unicorn Manifesto is about the magic and possibilities on our beautiful planet, where we are only limited by our imagination, so, dream baby unicorn, dream!

For your chance to win a copy of The Baby Unicorn Manifesto visit www.pakmag.com.au or head to www.thebabyunicornmanifesto.com to purchase your copy.

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You’re invited!

Small Steps Meet & Greet Looking to connect with other parents in your community and entertain your little one at the same time? Then look no further than The Small Steps Club at Mount Sheridan Plaza.

The purpose of this group is to provide a safe and social environment for babies, toddlers, kids and adults, giving you an opportunity to enjoy time together and meet new friends too. It is a place for parents to meet with other parents while the children enjoy the club’s great entertainment and educational activities.

You’re invited to join us at our Meet and Greet for The Small Steps Club, this June. Sign up to the Small Steps Club now so you can be informed of event details.

Visit www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au to sign up.

Get down to Mount Sheridan Plaza with your Tiny Tot (under 5) for a free morning tea, and let your little one explore all the fun activities as a great

introduction of the types of things our Small Steps Club has to offer.

Plus, be one of the first 150 people to arrive on the day and you will receive an amazing gift bag full of goodies.

Did you know that it is free to join our Small Steps Club? Plus, with your free membership, you will not only receive discounts for participating retailers at Mount Sheridan Plaza, but also regular newsletters that will keep you up to date with all that is happening in the Plaza. What’s more, you’ll receive an invite to our invitation-only Small Steps events and meet-ups that feature entertainment, guest speakers, refreshments and amazing prizes.

We aim to ensure that your experience at Mount Sheridan Plaza is not only fun but also memorable, which is why our Small Steps Club is all about ‘growing with you’. If you’ve got a little one under 5, you can’t miss the chance to be part of our growing club!

So, watch this space and sign up to The Small Steps Club today at www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au. See you in June!

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Want a happier pregnancy?

Know your midwife STORY M. Canny, Cairns Private Hospital There is so much choice when it comes to childbirth.

At Cairns Private Hospital we have made it a lot easier for mums-to-be to have the very best of all worlds with our new Know Your Midwife program.

This program offers mums-to-be the very best in midwifery care from pregnancy through to labour and postnatal care. Our Know Your Midwife (KYM) program is unique in that it offers women the benefit of having their chosen obstetrician and the support of midwives they know.

Our Know Your Midwife program offers women access to midwifery continuity of care, labour and birth care, shared-care and postnatal care for up to six weeks after the birth of their child. The program also offers parenting education and support throughout pregnancy.

Our hospital’s team of allied health professionals are also there to assist including physiotherapists and lactation consultants. There is also support for mums with comprehensive antenatal care.

This program has been running for nearly 12 months at the Cairns Private Hospital and has been well received

by both new and existing mums. Studies have found that women who are cared for by the same midwife throughout their pregnancy are less likely to need intervention during labour and are less likely to report a traumatic birth.

Midwifery Continuity of Care: "...being cared for by, and able to build trust and rapport with, the same Midwife during pregnancy, through labour and birth, and into the early weeks of mothering - has benefits for mothers, babies and society." - Australian College of Midwives, 2017.

Our Know Your Midwife program offers the very best of care, both with the obstetrician of choice and midwives that mums-to-be, form meaningful and trusted relationships with. It helps reduce much of the stress and anxiety associated with childbirth and in the early days that follow.

To find out more about our Know Your Midwife program speak to your obstetrician from as early as your first appointment or contact Cairns Private Hospital Women’s Health Unit.

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Exploring Play

PRETEND PLAY STORY Sharon Coles, Occupational Therapist, Cairns Paediatrics.

Pretend play is the highest level of play ability, often also referred to as imaginative play. It starts at around 18 months of age with simple actions such as putting a doll to bed. Pretend play increasingly becomes the dominant type of play and is particularly noticeable at about four years when parents may observe their children playing shops, doctors, trucks in the sandpit, dress ups, superheroes, police and mums and dads.

Pretend play helps children to understand how other people think, develop language skills, story comprehension and logical, sequential thought. Starting school with these skills provides the building blocks for literacy and social competence. Children who are disruptive in play often lack the more complex skills required for pretend play. You can encourage imaginative play by joining in with your child. Let your child take the lead and copy their actions before adding your own ideas.

Toys that encourage pretend play may include dolls or figurines, teddies, farm animals, old boxes, trucks, garages, kitchen set, blocks, doll’s house and doctor’s kits.

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Non-surgical weight loss procedure in Cairns Part III In the last edition of this special series on obesity, we discussed the common and pervasive chronic diseases that are caused by obesity and the distressing associations such as the psychological, social and economic repercussions. How about the solutions to obesity?

The Microbiota.

Complication rates are quoted at 1 per cent compared to surgery which is anywhere between 10 and 18 per cent (US studies). Patients typically leave the hospital the next morning and are back to normal activities in three days. Weight loss of 20-25 per cent has been reported in the literature which is approaching the results of invasive surgery.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG).

Almost all patients start gaining weight with time after bariatric surgery (recidivism). ESG is ideal for revision of previously failed bariatric operations such as laparoscopic bands (‘lap bands’) which are no longer working or are causing complications. Once the lap band is removed, ESG can be performed. ESG has also been performed on previous laparoscopic gastric sleeve patients who are overeating, stretching their stomachs and putting on weight again. It is also anticipated that primary ESG can be revised in the future with additional stitches to reduce the stomach volume again if it has been stretched by overeating. Conversion of primary ESG to traditional surgical weight loss operations are also possible if required.

This revolutionary new non-surgical weight loss procedure is performed with a camera through the mouth (endoscopy). The stomach is stitched up internally to result in a 75 per cent reduction in capacity.

ESG works best for patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30-40, but its success has extended our indications to BMI 50. For more information on ESG, go to our website www.cairnsgastro.com.au or call 4041 2877.

There has been intense interest in the faecal microbiota or the natural bacteria that lives in our gut and its effect on all aspects of human physiology such as immunity, mental health, disease and of course, obesity. Faecal transplants have been used to treat bowel infections and diseases such as colitis. It was also noted that an obese donor can transmit obesity to a thin recipient through the transfer of faeces. This suggests the microbiota play an important role in regulating our weight and well being. Much research is going into this area including the treatment of obesity.

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Health

HEALTH Discovering the DISCOVERING THE TASTE of Taste OF Colours COLOURS

CLASSROOM bugs, Classroom BUGS, Part PART 3

Developing good healthy eating habits from an early age is an important part of raising children. Not only does this set them up with a lifelong relationship with healthy food and an understanding of the importance of healthy eating, it also ensures they get all the nutrition they need to grow up ‘big and strong’! And if you’re lucky, introducing vegetables and limiting junk foods early on will ensure a lack of resistance at the dinner table when your kids are presented with a healthy meal.

In the March and April editions, we discussed how the classroom is not only a breeding ground for fertile imaginations but also for school bugs. If parents can spot symptoms, they may be able to manage the illness and potentially stop them from spreading the bugs further. This month we look at number four and five on our top five list of common classroom bugs:

But it’s not always easy to teach our kids that broccoli is good for them when all they want is a biscuit! Well, help is at hand!

Self-proclaimed ‘average mum’, Raquel Sheridan’s two passions collided when her skill with the written word and desire to instil healthy eating practices in children combined in the form of her new book, “Discovering the Taste of Colours”.

“Discovering the Taste of Colours was written to promote healthy eating from a child’s perspective, with lots of fun, laughs and silliness!” Raquel says. “This book brings healthy eating to your table.”

If you would like to win a copy of Discovering the Taste of Colours visit www.pakmag.com.au, or you can check out all that Raquel has to offer at www.raquelsheridan.com

STORY Dr Nicole Higgins

4. Gastro.

Vomiting and diarrhoea are things that school children often bring home from school and share with their families. Most gastro settles within 24 hours, and the key is hydration - lots of water or oral rehydrating solution. Most gastro is caused by a virus and will settle on its own without treatment. The spread can be reduced by keeping your child at home and good hand hygiene.

5. Conjunctivitis (aka Pink Eye).

Conjunctivitis is an infection that can be caused by a virus or bacteria or an eye irritation such as an allergy.

Conjunctivitis is ‘eye snot’ and is quite contagious, so good hand hygiene is essential, especially after your child has touched their eye. Conjunctivitis doesn’t require treatment with antibiotics, it usually gets better on its own. The infected eyes can be kept clean by using clean cotton wool balls soaked in warm water; a new ball should be used with each wipe and disposed of into the bin immediately.

With your child spending more time in group environments like school, they will be building their immunity. While they may get sick more often during this period, most of the time all that is required are fluids, rest and paracetamol. If you are concerned, your family GP is always there to help.

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•• You’ll receive personalised results with clear, easy-to-action advice.

•• A simple cheek swab is all it takes.

Available at all Calanna Whole Health Pharmacies with personalised guided support from our pharmacists for just $119.00. For more information visit www.calannapharmacy.com.au

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Mother’s Day Lunch

Give mum a day off from the kitchen STORY Kate Moloney We are so lucky to live in this wonderful town that affords us so many amazing restaurants, cafes and clubs all offering an array of dining options to suit any budget and family situation.

This Mother’s Day, give mum a break from the constant grind of the family kitchen and spoil her with an amazing dining experience that she is sure to remember and cherish.

We have compiled for you a list of some great places all around Cairns that are offering special deals just for mum this Mother’s Day: Suprimo A fantastic family location with beautiful views overlooking the Cairns Marina and delicious Italian cuisine. Open for breakfast from 8.00am and for lunch from 11.00am, or treat mum to dinner and a show on Mother’s Day with a free stand-up comedy show from 8.30pm with the Guilt Free Comedy Company. Bookings essential.

Bluewater Bar and Grill Spoil your mum this Mother’s Day with the special main menu they have created, available from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Live entertainment from the The Kroovs from 3.00pm to 6.00pm and bookings are essential. Plus, with every booking receive a complimentary glass of bubbles and chocolate for mum.

Pullman International Delight your mum with an extravagant seafood brunch at Coco’s this Mother’s Day with fresh seafood, hot and cold dishes, a Mimosa bar, a nitro ice-cream station and live music. The soiree commences at 11.30am and bookings can be made by phone or online. Adults only $79.00 and children $39.50.

Caffin8 Café This brand-new relaxed café at Gordonvale offers all sorts of locally made treats that mums will love including designer donuts, cream buns, and of course, coffee. On Mother’s Day, to celebrate, they are offering a free coffee with the purchase of a delicious treat from their cake cabinet!

Cazalys Delight your mum this Mother's Day at Barassis Restaurant. Choose from the Breakfast Buffet for $13.90 from 9.00am till 11.00am, the Roast Lunch for $16.50 from 12.00pm to 2.00pm or the Carvery Dinner for $16.50 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Plus, all mums ordering a main meal for lunch or dinner will receive a complimentary glass of selected sparkling wine. Bookings are essential.

Brothers World of Entertainment Treat mum to an Aussie Buffet Breakfast from 8.30am to 10.30am from only $16.90 or an Aussie and Asian Buffet for lunch, Adults $24.90 and kids 12 years and under pay their age and under 3 eat free. For Seafood lovers spoil her with the Superior Seafood Buffer for dinner, Adults $29.90 and Kids Club members eat free!

Fuller Sports Edmonton Great casual dining for families on the Southside offering lunch from 11.30am to 2.00pm and dinner from 5.00pm to 9.00pm. Take mum for an early dinner between 5.00pm and 6.00pm on Mother’s Day and enjoy half price kid’s meals (under 15) for only $4.45 including dessert and a drink.

Paradise Palms Take mum to Paradise Palms and let her sit back and relax while the kids are entertained on the Adventure Playground for free when purchasing a kid’s meal for just $12.50 that includes a drink and a dessert.

Cairns Colonial Club Enjoy the tropical spirit and relaxing surroundings on the deck at the Homestead Restaurant. When you dine for lunch, you also receive complimentary access to their lagoon pool. A great way to spend a fun-filled family afternoon.

Botanic Gardens Restaurant & Café Enjoy this blissful setting that will be open from 6.00am on Mother’s Day with their full weekend menu available.

Treat mum to a beautiful breakfast or a lovely lunch.

Bookings are essential to get a table.

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Recipes

HEALTHY RECIPES

Caramel Choc Fudge Brownies Makes 12 slices. Prep time: 10 minutes + 30 mins baking Ingredients 225g caramel/dark or milk chocolate 1/2 cup olive oil or coconut oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup almond meal 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract pinch sea salt Note - You can sub out the eggs to make vegan if you replace with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water) let sit in a bowl to thicken before using. You can sub the almond meal out for flaxseed meal, gluten free flour or blended oat flour.

Method Preheat the oven to 175ºC and line a baking tray with coconut oil and baking paper.

Melt the chocolate on the stove or in a microwave safe cup or bowl for 30 second intervals. Stir after each interval or stir continuously if melting on stove.

Set aside.

In a food processor add all the other ingredients and process until smooth batter consistency. Add in the chocolate and pulse until combined.

Pour batter into baking tray you can sprinkle with extra sea salt (go on you know you want to) and bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Check it with a skewer it should come out clean and allow brownies to cool on a wire rack.

Store in the fridge up to 7 days or you can also freeze the brownies.

Tamari & Honey BBQ Chicken Makes 6 skewers. Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients 600g chicken thighs (skinless) 2 tbsp tamari* 1 tbsp raw honey* 1 tbsp coconut oil* season with sea salt & cracked pepper Note - You can substitute coconut aminos or soy sauce in replacement of tamari, pure maple syrup in replacement of honey and cubed tofu in place of chicken if you are vegan or use macadamia or olive oil in replacement of coconut oil if you would prefer.

Method Cut chicken into small pieces and thread onto skewers, place in a lined baking tray.

Combine marinade in a bowl and pour over skewers, marinade overnight or just pour over skewers before barbecuing.

Barbecue on medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through, turn often.

Serve with 3 potato salad and homemade Tomato or BBQ sauce from my “Eat Seasonal - Summer Edition eBook”

Recipes bought to you by The Source Bulk Foods. You can pick up quality, fresh ingredients for these recipes from The Source Bulk Foods. Check them out on Facebook /TheSourceBulkFoodsCairns Recipes from Nutritionist Sofie van Kempen’s Guilt Free Easter eBook. www.sofievankempen.com / Instagram @sofievankempen

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HOME HELPERS DIRECTORY Cairns A/C and Refrigeration As parents, clutter is all too familiar to us. Tidying up the house seems like a never-ending ordeal, and at the back of our minds, we wonder if there’s an easier way to go about this. Rest assured, we’ve collected some wonderful clutter-eliminating tips so you can spend less time tidying, and more time living!

Repurpose the cupboards.

While cupboards are designed specifically for storage, it’s all too easy to stack them to the top with miscellaneous items. This results in not being able to find items when you need them, and mess building up quickly. Shift your cupboards around a bit; try neatly storing toys that aren’t currently being played with or invest in some glass jars and labels for waste-free and easy-to-find snacks and ingredients in the kitchen.

Wardrobe wonders.

Organising clothes is a whole different story but making small changes in your wardrobe can make a huge difference in your day-to-day time management.

Keeping all your work clothing in one area of the wardrobe will save you valuable minutes when getting ready in the morning or organising your clothes by colour will make it much easier to make a decision on what you’d like to wear that day.

Baskets galore.

You’d be surprised to know how versatile baskets can be in the home. They can be used to store anything from laundry to stuffed toys and can be efficiently placed on a shelf in the bedroom or into storage high up in your cupboard. Make sure you label the baskets though, so you remember what’s in them!

Make your home clutter-free with these simple organisational changes, and you will be efficiently cleaning-up your home in half the time! Now doesn’t that sound like heaven?

A family owned local business, providing superior, energy efficient, reliable cooling solutions. p 0434 627 410 www.cairnsacandrefrigeration.com.au

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

360 Maintenance Solutions A local property maintenance business, providing all aspects of residential and commercial property maintenance. p 0419 026 842 fb /360MaintenanceSolutions

Cairns Premier Lawn Care We are a friendly, professional and economical service that provides quality lawn care. p 0421 494 009 www.cairnspremierlawncare.com

ENQ Electrical Services Your local Electrician; friendly and reliable. Residential installation amd maintenance. “We Always Turn Up.” p 1300 454 734 www.enqcairns.com.au

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Meet Ross AND Krystal from Ross Weber Plumbing

Meet Ben Cashell from 360 Maintenance Solutions

Tell us about yourself and your family.

My husband and I are Cairns locals who stay busy on the weekends with our two spirited and cheeky boys.

Tell us about yourself and your family.

My wife and I and our two children have very happily called Cairns our home, for the last 12 years.

Tell us about your business.

We are a family owned and operated business and have been working in the Cairns area for 10 years.

We specialise in plumbing maintenance and work on both commercial and residential projects.

What makes your business special?

We provide an exceptional customer experience by providing prompt, reliable and friendly service, which is sometimes a rarity.

We have a team of experienced plumbers who can: •• unblock your drains, detect leaks and install toilets, taps and hot water systems.

•• repair your gutters and storm water pipes and any other plumbing needs you require.

We also help people make their renovations less daunting.

Our team have a wealth of experience in bathroom and kitchen renovations. We can provide advice early on in your renovation to avoid any potential problems. For all your plumbing maintenance needs, make sure Ross Weber Plumbing is the first number you call.

Tell us about your business.

Our business, 360 Maintenance Solutions, started as a result of my completing some handyman jobs for family and friends. Word quickly spread of our attention to detail and quality of workmanship, and as a result, it wasn't long before we had established a full-time operation.

What makes your business special?

We are all about providing a service and finish that is second to none and with 20 odd years in the building industry, working all aspects of residential and commercial construction, no matter the nature or complexity of the job, we have the solution!

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Cats and pregnant women STORY Jane Quinn

“Pregnant women should avoid cats.”

What happens if my baby becomes infected?

If you’re pregnant and own a cat, you’ve probably heard this common myth a few times. So, before you consider rehoming your beloved cat, rest assured that exposure to cats won’t harm a developing foetus, but it is important to make some changes to how you handle their cat litter tray.

Most children born with toxoplasmosis won’t show any signs of infection at birth but will begin to show signs months to years later. Signs and symptoms can include fever, swollen lymph nodes, jaundice and rashes and bruises under the skin. They often have an unusually large or small head and can have brain and nervous system problems. They are also at high risk of retina damage which results in blindness.

So where has this myth come from? Cat faeces can spread toxoplasmosis, which in pregnancy, is a dangerous infection that can cause birth defects.

What is toxoplasmosis?

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. In most cases, the effects of toxoplasmosis are mild, and it often goes undetected, but for pregnant women, toxoplasmosis is very risky, as the parasite from the faeces can infect the placenta and the unborn baby.

The most common way humans become infected with the parasite is through direct contact with infected animal faeces. Cats are a common host as they pick up the parasite from eating infected rodents or birds.

What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis?

Symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of the flu, e.g. fever, headaches, aches and pains, etc. and often infection shows no symptoms at all.

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How to avoid toxoplasmosis.

Infection can be prevented by practising good hygiene.

In particular, pregnant women should do the following to reduce the risk of infection: •• Wash hands thoroughly before eating.

•• Wear gloves while gardening.

•• Avoid contact with cat faeces and their rear ends.

•• Ideally, your partner should handle the emptying of your cat’s litter tray; however, if this is not possible, wear gloves and wash your hands thoroughly after emptying.

•• Don’t scoop; it’s best to make sure that litter trays are thoroughly emptied, cleaned and filled with fresh litter daily.

We treat your pets as if they were our own and are proud to have been caring for Cairns’ furry family members since 1966. With a vet available 24/7, 365 days per year, we are always here when you need us.