PakMag Cairns - June 2017 Issue 120

ISSUE: June 2017

120

CAIRNS

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CONTENTS PAGE 06 Entertainment: Check It Out

Wow, what can I say?

09 The Thing Is...

With Bree James

This month PakMag turns 10. Over the past ten years we’ve done so much and I want to say a huge THANK YOU to our readers, clients, event attendees, PakMag staff (past and present), sponsors, suppliers and everyone who has had an involvement with making PakMag so amazing over the past 10 years. From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate every last one of you, we really wouldn’t be where we are without you.

10 Feature: PakMag Says

Thank You! 13 Parenting: Are You A Hyper-Parent?

17 Education: How You Can

Help Your Child’s School 18 Education: Learning Styles 21 Health 25 Sarah’s Story 26 Bump, Bub And Beyond 29 Put Your Child’s

Best Foot Forward 31 Party Snacks 33 ‘Greatest Show From Africa

Coming Soon To Cairns

As you know, we’re all about providing our community with great entertainment, exciting content and resources to empower parents to raise incredible kids. So, for our birthday, we’re upping the ante and throwing a spectacular birthday weekend to combine all that we stand for, so make sure you don’t miss it. We’d love to see you there on 24th and 25th June! Check out www.pakevents.com.au to book tickets for our Parenting Conference and Prom, and get more information about our Expo and Family FunDay. We often get emails and messages from our readers to tell us how PakMag has impacted them and we are truly humbled by your stories and messages of support. We’d love to hear from you if you love PakMag – as part of our 10 year celebration we are making a video dedicated to our readers, so if you’d like to be part of this, please email us on admin@grandpublishing.com.au and tell us your story. Looking forward to seeing you all at our Birthday Weekend!

35 What’s On Guide 37 Mini Mag 45 Cairns Party Guide

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-chief

48 Celebrate: When In Doubt,

Add More Sparkle

On the cover PakMag Staff Photography Blueclick Photography e veronica@blueclickphotography.com Cover Concept & Composition Clare Winter Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a Po box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 fb facebook.com/pakmagcairns t #pakmag

51 School Holiday Guide 58 Craft: Dress Up

Your Dresser 61 Eat, Stay, Play:

We Pick Movenpick 63 Business 67 In Business, and Need

Something New? 68 Snapped 71 Taj Pabari: Teenage

Tech Entrepreneur 72 Home with Caro & Kingi:

Kid’s Play Room 74 Cairns Vet: Does Your

Pet Have Arthritis?

Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-cheif Bree James Operations Manager Rose Foster

Office / Production Manager Janelle May Sub-Editor Kate Moloney

Graphic Designers Clare Winter Lise Mardon-Smith

Supply & Distribution Manager

Marketing to Families Experts Lisa Gillman Steph Bartram Jenifer Spiro

Trent Stievano

Gleisy Meireles Accounts Media Intern Monique Saggers

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT Cirque Africa When: Thursday, 22 June to Saturday, 1 July 2017 Where: Centre of Contemporary Arts More Info: www.artscairns.com.au

Pets in the Park When: Saturday, 17 June 2017, 11.00am – 3.00pm Where: Ravizza Park, Edmonton More Info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au

Cairns Adventure Festival When: Sunday, 4 June to Monday, 12 June 2017 Where: Variety of venues, Cairns More Info: ap.ironman.com

Pets in the Park is back in 2017 with a packed program of free events for animal lovers. Petrelated workshops will run during the day. The Pets Parade will provide prizes in 10 categories.

The festival features an event for everyone, including; IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns, RRR Mountain Bike Challenge, Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge, Quicksilver Reef Swim – Green Island, The Cairns Post Bright Night Run and McDonalds IRONKIDS Cairns!

This is not your typical circus but rather an amazing show of music, dance, comedy and acrobatic skill celebrating the strength, flexibility and agility of (eye-catching) human bodies at their best. Colourful African costumes, catchy music and dance routines along with gravity-defying skills make this a first-rate show packed with fun and high energy to delight the whole family. A combination of evening, weekend and school holiday matinee performances at the Centre of Contemporary Arts will ensure no one has an excuse for not taking the kids to see this family show.

Tickets: Adult $79 | Concession $69 | Student $59 | Child (Under 15) $49

PAKMAG’S 10th birthday weekend We’re having a party, and you’re invited! PakMag is turning 10 and we're having a huge birthday weekend. On 24th and 25th June, you're invited to join us for a weekend packed full of events.

When: Saturday, 24 to Sunday, 25 June 2017 Where: Brothers Leagues Club Cairns More Info: www.pakevents.com.au The Pakmag Parents Conference When: Saturday, 24 June 2017 Where: Brothers, Cairns Book at: www.pakevents.com.au The PakMag Parents Conference will bring parents together, with 6 incredible speakers the conference theme is "Empowering Parents to Raise Incredible Kids". Bookings essential.

The Pakmag EXPO When: Saturday, 24 to Sunday 25 June 2017, 10.00am - 4.00pm Where: Brothers, Cairns More Info: www.pakevents.com.au The PakMag Expo is a FREE expo for parents and kids in North Queensland. Come along, meet local suppliers and connect with your community! Packed with local

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suppliers and businesses, the Pakmag Expo has something for everyone.

Interested in becoming a stall holder? Get more information and book a stall at www.pakevents.com.au PakMag Prom (18+ Event) When: Saturday, 24 June 2017, 7.00pm Where: Brothers, Cairns Book at: www.pakevents.com.au Let your hair down and join us for a night of fun, frolics and dancing, 80s style!

Get your best 80s frock, brush out your mullet and prepare to dance the night away. Who knows, you might even get crowned Prom King or Queen! Free drink on arrival.

Dress Code: OP Shop Chic! 18+ Event

Tickets: $29.00 Pakmag Family FunDay When: Sunday, 25 June 2017, 10am Where: Brothers, Cairns More Info: www.pakevents.com.au The PakMag Family FunDay is free and packed full of surprise games, gifts & a lot of fun!

MAJOR PRIZE

WIN $1,000

Give Me 5 For Kids Festival Kids Family Fun Day When: Saturday, 17 June 2017, from 10.00am to 2.00pm Where: Tobruk Memorial Pool $10 entry includes Jump Zone and Floating Inflatable Obstacle Course Fork Garden Party When: Saturday, 17 June 2017, from 3.00pm – 9.00pm Where: West Barlow Park Over 30 food vans and pop ups, kids’ entertainment, buskers from Cairns Voice Studio and Guilt Free Comedy Tent Cars 3 Screening When: Sunday, 25 June 2017, 2.00pm Where: Birch Carroll and Coyle Earlville All tickets $10 – on sale from Triple M reception at 232 Mulgrave Road.

More Info: Rosanna.Nolan@sca.com.au

Save the date: The Cairns Show When: Wednesday, 19 to Friday, 21 July 2017 Where: The Cairns Showgrounds More Info: cairnsshow.com.au North Queensland's largest show with three days of non-stop entertainment, showcasing historical displays alongside animal nursery, Noah's pig racing, and heaps of entertainment at the Cairns regional stage!! Don't forget the best sideshow alley in the region!

My Name Is Jimi When: Tuesday, 11 July to Saturday, 15 July 2017 Where: Centre of Contemporary Arts More Info: www.artscairns.com.au Charismatic actor Jimi Bani (Mabo, The Straits, Redfern Now) whisks you away to his Island for an evening of music, dance, stand-up and storytelling. Four generations of one family take the stage, as Jimi’s grandmother, mother, son and brothers help him spin yarns of totems, traditions and childhood memories.

Don’t miss the world premiere of this moving new work.

Tickets: Adult $29 | Concession $24

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The THING THE THING IS...

IS...

STORY Bree James

It’s June. We are officially halfway through 2017, and most of us are having heart palpitations that the year will be done before we know it. This is a milestone month for us, ten years publishing PakMag, and I am so proud of our achievements to date. I’ve been reflecting a lot, and someone asked me what the biggest lesson is that I have learnt. I can tell you there are a lot. But the biggest lesson I have learnt is that we always need to be learning, or we are dying. Sounds pretty harsh, but it is true.

The thing is, we all have problems, we all make mistakes, we all have things happen to us that shouldn’t, and we all have learning opportunities around us every single day. But we have to choose whether we learn and become better people every single day. Sure there are things we learn that can drag us down, and we feel anger, self pity, resentment, regret and a heap of other emotions that make us not want to be in our own skin.

Not to mention no one else wants to be around us either unless they are feeling the same way. And, we can learn things that make us better people, more knowledgeable, wiser and proud to be in our skin. And you know what, more people want to be around people like that.

I am no saint, and like you I’ve had moments of feeling like I’ve had more kicks than a soccer ball. And you wonder why the hell you are on the field and beg that the next kick is going to push you into the direction you want to go and into the goals. But this is the wrong way to think. Yes, I am all about trying to get into the goals, and live a life that I am working hard to achieve, but learning to play the game rather than sitting on the sidelines is actually the most important thing of all.

that we aren’t even thinking about learning. People often ask me how I have achieved so much, and I can honestly tell you, it is from my commitment to learning. Learning about myself, learning about others, learning to be a better parent, learning to be a better cook, learning to be a better business owner, and learning to get back on the soccer field even when I don’t think I can win. These are a few of the things I push myself to consciously learn every single day. I look for learning all day and I am obsessed with learning whether it be through reading books, listening to experts on a TED talk or watching my two boys discover their world. So many of us do not make learning a conscious part of our every day, and it’s really easy to fix. Ask yourself many times a day, “What did I just learn?”.

My commitment to this magazine is to help you as a parent learn more, that is why we exist and we have a lot of exciting plans for the future. We will continue to bring our readers things like our publication, our blogs, our events and our very first conference to town so that regionally as a community we have access to knowledge to prepare our kids for the competitive future ahead.

And I hope you continue to support us so that we can continue to support you. We want to learn from you, we want to get to know you better, and we want to empower you to raise incredible kids.

So thanks for reading, and I truly hope you join me on my addicted-to-learning journey and that I see you at the PakMag Conference and all our 10th Birthday Celebrations (not going to teach you much at the Prom though, except how to dance like its 1980, sorry!).

These days there are opportunities to learn everywhere, but so many of us are too busy getting through our day

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PAKMAG SAYs THANK YOU! Can you believe it? PakMag turns 10 this month!

Whether you’ve been reading the magazine for 10 years, 10 months or 10 minutes, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping make the past decade possible! You may know what the magazine looks like now, but do you know how we started, or the epic journey we’ve been on? Let us tell you!

May 2007, The conception. Bree had a moment of frustration, no-one knew what was happening around Cairns for families. So one night she decided to start a What’s On Guide for families. By morning, ideas kept flowing and it became a 76 page plan for a magazine filled with loads of ideas for families.

June 2007, The birth. Despite Bree never having worked in sales, print, written a story, or had kids, PakMag came to life. Sleepless nights and two all nighters and the first magazine finally went to print. It was terribly designed and written, but it had heart and families loved it.

The most stressful moment for Bree was putting signage out on the highway at 2am on her own to promote the launch at Woree McDonalds, at 7am she went into town and to her devastation they had all been taken down!

Thankfully her partnership with Sea FM at the time meant the event got great coverage and loads of families turned up for the event and to grab the very first copy.

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June 2008. First Teddy Bears’ Picnic to celebrate PakMag turning one, and to raise money for Sea FM’s Give Me Five For Kids. Trent, Bree’s husband, joined the business to manage the accounts, IT and distribution.

2009. Bree had her first baby, Jordan, and hired an amazing lady called Elaine to help her with the business, and finally she had someone to work with, to take the magazine to the next level.

First Easter Egg Hunt on the Esplanade.

2010. Angelina and Trina joined the team and the business started to feel like it was going places!

August 2010. We decided to move down the coast and launch PakMag Townsville November 2010. We launched in Townsville after Bree spent many weeks driving to and from Cairns. Then Bree found out she was pregnant with baby number two… it was going to be fun raising two magazines and two kids.

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2011. Bree and the team did monthly magazines and monthly events in Cairns and Townsville during this time, the highlight was doing two Easter events simultaneously. One in Cairns and one in Townsville.

Halloween and Christmas were also two highlights for both cities.

Baby number two, Sean, arrived, and thankfully he was a good baby. Many long road trips with pulling over to breastfeed and let a toddler run around were tough times.

The lovely Janelle then joined the team to help us get more organised!

2012. We did the “12 Elves of Christmas” promotion and had many of you looking high and low for elves that we had hidden around Cairns and Townsville in the middle of the night!

2013. After many, many emails begging us to start in Mackay, we bit the bullet and decided to do it. With a two year old, and a four year old, the boys came on the road sometimes, but Bree often drove down and back in a week on her own visiting Townsville on the way.

We launched in Mackay in November 2013.

2014. We held 36 events, and printed 36 magazines this year. It was a big year to say the least.

2015. We launched PakMag Australia, a digital magazine for families around the country. Our wonderful designer, Clare, joined our growing team.

2016. Bree did her first ever public speaking engagements, and did over 20 in her first year as a public speaker.

2017. We launched the NQ Family Travel Guide, and The NQ Baby and Toddler Guide. The PakMag Conference, and LOADS more to come!

The team has seen some incredible people come through our doors and shape PakMag to what it has become. Now, our team is the biggest it’s ever been with Bree, Rose, Janelle, Clare, Lisa, Trent, Lise, Gleisy, Monique, Alyssa, Kate, Steph and Jen all working from our new office on Anderson Street. Not to mention, the amazing people who help get the magazine to our readers on a monthly basis. So, a huge thank you to PakMag staff past and present for helping us reach this incredible milestone.

In the past 10 years we have...

Printed more than 2.6 million magazines.

Donated more than $1 million in advertising to a host of local events and not for profit organisations.

Published over 266 magazines across 3 cities.

Donated well over $150,000 to local charities.

Run over 400 free family events attended by over 300,000 local families.

Given away more than $500,000 in prizes to families ranging from movie tickets to family holidays.

Created the PakMag Mobile Parents Room (the first of its kind in Australia).

Contributed millions of dollars into the local economy.

Achieved millions of page views of our content.

Helped over 1,000 Small Businesses to grow their share of the family market.

Published 25,000 articles all written and published to help families.

Continued to employ locally, with a current team of 22 people.

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Parenting

ARE YOU ARE YOU A A HYPER-PARENT? HYPER-PARENT? STORY Raquel Sheridan

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The term is used to describe a style of child rearing, pushed by the media that has quickly infiltrated the way we raise children throughout the world today. This involves overscheduling families with children with a multitude of activities in order to guarantee a successful future for survival in a competitive world.

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Dr Rosenfeld and Nicole Wise reason that technology and globalisation have propelled our generation to compete with the entire world by placing incredible pressure on parents and children. With feelings of insecurity and uncertainty, we end up living a frantic life.

Parents are urged to give their children a competitive edge over the competition - this might give them an extra advantage and a good start in the game of life.

There is a ‘feeling in the air’ that ‘average’ is just not good enough! It is now considered undesirable. You can’t be the best at one thing, you must be the best at everything! This is clearly an impossible achievement as we all have strengths and weaknesses. Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” And in an effort to adhere to the mindset of high achievementism, mums and dads - with the best of intentions - end up over-scheduling the kids with all sorts of learning activities and experiences.

As parents searching for our children’s success (and terrified by the word ‘failure’), we are willing to make sacrifices to provide the best we can. We are an educated generation, exposed to unlimited information and just want to do right by our children. A mother might look into new philosophies and approaches as to how she can make her baby smarter! Another might panic because an eight-month-old daughter is not developing at the same pace as a younger child that already crawls.

A seven-year-old might have a schedule as busy as a CEO! Piano lessons at 7:30am, school, gymnastics, religious school, choir practice, ballet and horseback riding all in one day, let alone a week. These are some of the real life examples provided in Dr Rosenfeld and Nicole Wise’s book. The essence of Hyper-parenting is that we want to do a terrific job!

So with the fear of making child-rearing mistakes that might trigger the turning of a sweet perfect child down a wrong future path, we feel overworked, overwhelmed and unappreciated. We try to prepare our children for the world by having them do extra activities. Good parenting morphed into to-do lists. We treat our homes like an extension of the office, when it is meant to be that cosy place where we can relax and revive.

Dr Rosenfeld and Nicole Wise question, “Are we pushing our children to their limits?” We act like we can program life, we have a back-up plan for the back-up plan, and we have the naïve perception that our persistent and continuous efforts insure us against bad outcomes.

However, they don’t! Life is messy, unpredictable, full of uncertainties and contains unpreventable events. You are going to have awkward moments with your children and commit mistakes that have been committed in the past because we are not perfect and neither are our children. This fact does not make us bad parents; it just makes us human.

to identify if we are acting like hyper-parents? Seeking a bright and happy future for our children, not forgetting they also need to enjoy the present, their own childhood or early teenage years that goes by so fast. After all, we adults have already had our turn, maybe it’s time to let our children have theirs? Let them grow. Let them have their good and not-so-good experiences. Let them have free time to actually figure out what they like to do and who they are. We don’t need to micro-manage every detail of our child’s lives. Dr Rosenfeld and Nicole Wise remark, “It may be well intentioned but it may also cause unwanted negative effects”.

Some Warning Signs of Over-scheduling •• Children are tired all the time •• Irritable, grouchy, grumpy children •• Falling sleep out of exhaustion or difficult to sleep •• Reducing interest in a once loved activity •• Grades slipping Effects of Over-scheduling •• Anxiety •• Depression •• Decreased creativity •• No longer know what to do with free time •• Less ability to take initiative Tips for Effective Scheduling •• There is no single right way to raise a child. Try to find the balance and what works for your family.

•• Limit activities for the best outcome for your family.

All children are different, for one child a few extra activities might work well and for another only one or maybe none. Let your child guide you.

•• Give yourself a break and don’t rush yourself.

Remember we are not machines! Learn from your mistakes.

•• Character counts, if you are stressed out and anxious you are teaching that to your child. Allocate time for yourself. Find pleasure in your life and relationships.

Children always do better when parents are happy with themselves and their lives.

•• Unstructured time and play encourages creativity and imagination and can also lead to better social skills.

Self – Examination

Childhood is a preparation, not a performance. Children are, by definition, immature so they should not be expected to act as adults, neither in their behaviour nor schedule. No parent ever gets it all right and most children turn out just right. You just need to find out what works for your child. After all, we all want them to grow into well-adjusted, emotionally healthy and happy adults. Relax, don’t take life too seriously, joke and laugh, “carpe diem” too, and trust in your instincts as parents.

An honest, free-of-guilt self-examination is a good start

Be sure, there is no better parent for your child but you!

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Education

HOW YOU HOW YOU CAN CAN HELP YOUR HELP YOUR CHILD’S CHILD’S SCHOOL SCHOOL STORY Meg O’Donnell, B.Ed

As much as we want to be, no one is Super-Mum or Super-Dad when it comes to helping out at our children’s schools. Everyone starts with the best intentions, but as time goes on, life gets busier and spare time becomes a rarity. Thankfully, there are many ways a busy parent can help out at their child’s school, without taking up all of their free time and still making a valuable contribution to the community.

Attend School Events

Communicate With The Teacher

Share Your Talents

Teachers are spending more time with our children than we do some weeks and, for the most part, they are flying blind. Sending a quick email occasionally to update them on any important issues (or successes) your child may be dealing with at home helps keep the teacher up to date and serves to provide a more caring environment for all.

Every family has their own unique set of skills and talents that they can contribute and all are welcome; from a local chef visiting to discuss recipes on healthy eating, to a published children’s author speaking to a class about storylines. While the family might be tired of listening to Dad play the guitar, to a class of young children it could make their day.

Volunteer Your Time

Join The P&C Association

Whether it’s reading groups or a class excursion, visiting your child’s classroom can be a huge help. An extra set of adult hands are always welcome in the classroom and it helps you as a parent to stay up to date with your child’s learning. This is also a great chance to get to know your child’s classmates and provide another positive adult role model for them. As an added bonus, children who have parents volunteer at school have a greater respect for learning and show pride in their parent taking such a keen interest.

The P&C (Parents & Citizens) Association is a great way to take an active role in your child’s school. Meetings are generally held once a month throughout the school year and as a member you contribute to a range of areas, including learning and teaching, ICT (Information Communication and Technology) and grounds maintenance. The P&C also run the school’s tuckshop, so if meetings aren’t possible, being able to volunteer an hour or two towards preparing meals for the students would be greatly appreciated.

Whether it be swimming or sporting carnivals, excursions or special visits from outside organisations to the school, parents are not only welcome but also very appreciated. Not every parent can get time off work, so if you are one of the lucky ones able to attend, do the others a favour and cheer for the other kids too!

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Education

LEARNING STYLES LEARNING STYLES STORY Meg O’Donnell, B.Ed

“Every student can learn, just not on the same day or the same way.” George Evans might have been trying to make a joke when he said that, but he isn’t entirely wrong. Just like every person in the world has different thoughts, emotions and perspectives, every child learns in different ways. The good news is that almost all students can be categorised into four main learner groups. These groups are Visual, Auditory, Read & Write and Kinaesthetic. Knowing which group your child fits into can make all of the difference in their learning.

Visual Learners These students learn best when they can actually see the material. Visual learners are usually fast talking, can sometimes become impatient and have a tendency to interrupt. They prefer to see the information and visualise the relationships between ideas.

Strategies include creating visual aids such as flash cards, charts, diagrams and pictures which can show the links between concepts. YouTube videos that explain the topic can also help.

Auditory Learners These are the learners who take in information best when it is communicated verbally. Auditory learners speak slowly and tend to be natural listeners. They prefer things to be explained verbally rather than having to read information and they learn best by listening and verbalising. These types of learners like to recite information out loud to remember it.

Strategies include having one-on-one or group discussions about the topic, word association activities and listening to recordings about the topics. A simple strategy for these learners is to recite information on a topic and then ask them questions that they can answer by repeating the information back to you in response.

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Read & Write Learners These students learn best through reading and writing about the material they are covering. They prefer for their information to be displayed in written format, such as lists. Read & Write Learners enjoy reading and writing in all forms and have a preference for multiple choice tests.

Strategies include re-writing their notes, group study sessions where they are able to read other’s work as well as collaborate, reading their task sheets (and writing a summary) for clarification and turning diagrams and charts into words to show an understanding.

Kinaesthetic (Physical) Learners These students learn best by actually doing. Kinaesthetic Learners tend to be the slowest talkers of all and they can also be slow to make decisions. They use all of their senses to engage in their learning and they learn best by doing and solving real-life problems. These learners love the hands-on approach and embrace trial and error.

Strategies include acting out concepts or topics, studying in shorter blocks of time and/or with others and excursions or simply adding a physical aspect to the study session (e.g. reciting times tables while kicking a ball back and forth).

Lastly, it is important to remember that no child (or human for that matter) will ever fit entirely and solely into one type of learning style; least of all young children. Trying a variety of different techniques from various learning styles with your child will not only help them complete that school assignment or excel in that test, but it will also show them a larger set of different learning tools that they will eventually be able to use on their own, becoming lifelong learners.

Health

health Take the first step to healthy feet

Sleep Issues

STORY My FootDr, Cairns

Problems with sleep is a common reason for people to visit their GP. In a survey by The Sleep Foundation up to 20 per cent of people felt daytime sleepiness affected their daily activities. Even more concerning is that eight per cent reported falling asleep at work and 19 per cent made errors at work because of their sleepiness.

Feet are an incredibly important and very complex component of our anatomy, comprised of many small bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and other structures. They not only bear the weight of our body, but they also allow us to be mobile.

Despite their significant role in our overall health and lifestyle, Australians have a lot to answer for when it comes to looking after their feet. Genetics, occupation, age, footwear choices and exercise all impact our feet yet many Australians are not taking the right steps from an early age to care for their feet.

When it comes to foot pain, there might be some hidden reasons behind why you are experiencing pain when you walk - and it all depends on your individual make-up and lifestyle.

High-impact exercise, arthritis, ill-fitting shoes, diabetes, pregnancy, high arches or being flat-footed are some of the common reasons why people feel discomfort or pain when walking.

Foot, arch or heel pain isn’t something that disappears overnight. You may be waking up with one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain in adults – plantar fasciitis.

The good news is that you don’t have to suffer with foot pain. Take the first steps to better foot health and visit your local podiatry centre today.

Podiatry is the only allied health profession entirely devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity.

Podiatry Facts: •• You do not need a doctor’s referral to visit a podiatrist.

•• Podiatry is covered under most health insurance policies.

•• Podiatrists are all university qualified and must maintain regular professional development.

STORY Dr Liam O’Regan, Apple Tree Medical

Sleep can be affected by some medications, such as strong painkillers, anti-depressants and some heart medications. Alcohol and stimulants such as nicotine also affect sleep quality.

A variety of medical conditions can affect sleep including: Insomnia - a problem of sleep quantity, most commonly, difficulty getting to sleep or early waking. This can be due to jet lag, shift work or can be a sign of anxiety, stress or depression. Good “sleep hygiene” practices are the first line treatment for insomnia. Sleeping tablets are not routinely recommended.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) - a condition where there is an uncomfortable sensation in the legs with an irresistible urge to move the legs to relieve the discomfort. If severe this can be treated with a medication prescribed by your GP. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) - a condition where the throat collapses during sleep and breathing is ineffective. This results in snoring, apnoeas (stopping breathing) followed by gasps or choking. This often requires a mask to be worn at night to help keep the airway open.

Narcolepsy - a rarer condition which results in “sleep attacks”, an irresistible urge to sleep during the day, often coming on very suddenly. This is usually treated by specialists with medication.

Sleep disorders can also increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes as well as contributing to poor mental health.

•• Podiatrists treat people of all ages.

To diagnose a sleep disorder your GP will often use a sleep diary as well as a questionnaire to determine the severity, such as the “Epworth Sleepiness Scale”.

•• Prescription custom-made orthotics are the gold standard in care for most foot related conditions.

If you suffer from daytime sleepiness you should see your regular GP.

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Health

health DID YOU KNOW? •• Man is the only mammal that willingly delays sleep.

A PARENT’s WORRY: HIGH TEMPERATURES

•• Sleep is as important as exercise and healthy diet.

STORY Monique Saggers

•• Sleep deprivation kills quicker than food deprivation.

•• High earners get the best sleep.

•• Parents miss out on six months of sleep during their child’s first two years of life!

•• It is believed that babies don’t dream for their first few years.

•• Giraffes only need 5-30 minutes of sleep per day.

•• Procrastinators are more likely to be insomniacs.

•• People who nap frequently tend to die younger than those who don’t.

Calanna Sleep Clinic $35 Consult Fee. Calanna’s Sleep Clinic offers a specialised one stop shop for diagnosing, treating and managing sleep conditions.

They offer a bulk billed, easy to use home sleep study for diagnosis and if it turns out you do have a sleep condition, they have consultants and all the equipment you’ll need for purchase or hire.

We have all been there, awoken in the middle of the night by our child’s cries, to find that they are sweating up a storm and are hot to touch. In a panic, we go to speed-dial the doctor when, in fact, experts say the best thing to do is stop, breath and relax. Obviously, that’s easier said than done.

The word ‘fever’ can be scary for any parent, especially when it’s their first time dealing with the situation.

Fevers in children are quite common and are often not harmful. Your child having a fever is the way their body fights an infection, in some cases it can be a good sign of recovery.

Your baby or child's temperature can also be raised due to teething, following vaccinations or it could be as simple as they are wearing too much clothing or have too much bedding on. If your child’s only symptom is a temperature (ie. they still want to eat/play), the likelihood of a serious problem is slight.

While it is natural to worry when your child’s temperature rises, the best thing you can do for them is to help them feel more comfortable by: •• Keeping them hydrated with cool water. Get them to drink a little, often, even if they say they are not thirsty.

•• Lowering their body temperature with a lukewarm sponge bath.

•• Dressing them in light clothing.

Health Direct advises that, you contact your doctor urgently or dial triple zero (000) if your child: •• Is under three months of age and has a temperature of 38 °C or above.

•• Is between three and six months of age and has a temperature of 39 °C or above.

CPAP Mask Used for Sleep Apnoea

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•• Is over six months and shows other signs of being unwell – for example, they are floppy and drowsy or you are concerned about them.

Bump, Bub and Beyond

Sarah’s Story Sarah’s Story I am sharing my experience of child loss from SIDS, not to create fear, but as a way to raise more awareness and understanding of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It’s a story written from my heart.

That second you discover you are pregnant, WOW, the big high of excitement, then there comes a big low of fearing you could lose this tiny miracle growing inside of you... remember those memories and feelings? I do so very well.

When motherhood finally begins, it is a big ‘hello’ to a whole new chapter of worries. When my second child Johnny was born, I didn’t have the great fears of a first time mum, as his sister was 19 months old.

On Johnny’s six month milestone we celebrated with chocolate cupcakes. That night I put him to bed and I am so glad in my rush to get my toddler off to bed too, I managed to say the words, "I love you son, sweet dreams".

The next day I thought our son had slept through for the first time, but as soon as I opened the door and looked at my son, I instantly knew. It was the beginning of the end of our lives as we knew it.

it SIDS? Did I do something wrong? Will my other child die? So many questions and no answers.

How did I get through it? A part of me still doesn't know, but I do remember contacting a Red Nose Counsellor and getting my own private Psychologist and Psychiatrist and a Marriage Counsellor. (My marriage did end but we remain good friends.)

Accepting I was not the same person I was before Johnny passed away was a very hard and long process.

A couple of years later I needed in-patient treatment to learn to deal with it properly. The thing I have learnt is that there is no wrong or right way to deal with the loss of a child, hence why there are just no words to describe it.

I finally chose to live my life and I knew a great burden of loss, heartache and sadness came with that. I found my new love and married him and had a Rainbow Baby through IVF’s, she is Johnny's miracle. Although I have found my way and the wound of my heart started to heal, I also realised the horrific scar will always remain.

Something I learn to accept a little more every day.

It was surreal. I blamed and hated myself, a maternal guilt that consumed me. I honestly wanted to die. I wanted to be with him. I was so angry and confused that he had left me.

Its been six and a half years since Johnny passed away from SIDS. But our Johnny is eternal, he is the little boy who lives on the moon. His legacy lives on in all of us, especially his big sister. He is our son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend forever, no matter what. I will always speak of him and I love when people talk to me about him.

The wait for the autopsy report felt like its own form of torture. Was it an accidental death? Was he sick? Or was

They are never ever forgotten, Love, Sarah

Sarah’s Words of Wisdom:

•• I wish I’d known about Angel Gowns. They provide parents with a specially crafted outfit for their loved one’s final journey. I have since donated both my wedding gowns to them.

•• Contact Red Nose and always follow all the advice you get from them about safe sleeping and cot safety (accident prevention).

•• Each October SANDS hold The Walk to Remember on the Esplanade. It is a beautiful way to honour our babies who have passed away, something some parents need to help keep their spirit alive.

•• Consider having local artists, like Hayley Gillespie (pictured above) or Melanie from Beyond the Willow Tree, paint a beautiful picture or make jewellery from ashes and hair. These priceless art memories really helped me when I was hurting and needed love and support to heal.

SIDS is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Red Nose (formerly Sids and Kids) each year raises money to fund continued research, educational kits for new parents and counselling sessions for people affected by sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child. Red Nose Day is on Friday 30th June.

Visit www.rednose.com.au SANDS provides support, information and education to anyone affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. Visit www.sandsqld.org.au

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

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Bare + Boho ECO MAMA Pack (Includes: 1 x Bamboo-Glass Water Bottle + 1 x 5-Pack Reusable Produce Bags) RRP $42, www.bareandboho.com.au These beautiful bamboo and glass drink bottle to compliments a conscious plastic-free lifestyle and to encourages hydration without the dangers of chemicals found in plastic bottles. Featuring a soft insulation case used to maintain desired water temperature and protect glass. Bare and Boho also boasts a range of reusable and washable 100% cotton mesh produce bags, to be used as replacements for single-use plastic bags when buying fruit and veggies and bulk foods.

365 Sleep Bag 2.0 by The Sleepy Company RRP $149.95, www.sleepycompany.com

Baby Milestone Cards RRP $30, www.hellofern.com.au Place these cards next to baby and take a photo with your phone or camera to capture your babies growth. These beauties make an amazing unique gift for expecting mummies who have everything! Each card is printed on high quality, sturdy 310gsm card stock.

The cards cover the first year of bubs life including birth, one week, one to eleven months and first birthday.

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The 365 Sleep Bag 2.0 by The Sleepy Baby Company is a configurable baby sleeping bag made of luxurious organic cotton that adjusts to all four seasons and temperature changes, eliminating the need for blankets and multiple tog bags. Simply combine the Summer and Spring/Autumn bags to create your winter warmer, offering maximum usage of each bag. The 365 Sleep Bag features X-Tend system, an Australian first sleep solution that grows with your child, simply extend the sleeves to the next size up. With the 365 Sleep Bag 2.0, your baby sleeps in complete comfort and safety 365 days a year.

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Australia’s C-Section Epidemic

Encouraging the skills of sharing

STORY Rose Foster

STORY Troy Dunn, Goodstart Early Learning National Inclusive Practices Consultant

As parents, planning for labour is something we’ve all done. We plan home births, water births, hospital births, caesareans, with anaesthetic, without anaesthetic and a whole host of other stipulations that would make for the perfect labour and birth.

However, sometimes our plans and our unborn bub’s plans are misaligned, meaning last minute changes to the plan we’ve had for 9 months or more. However, with the number of births

by C-section in Australia at 32 per cent (compared to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommendation of 10-15 per cent), it begs the question, have we normalised this major surgery?

Research shows that countries with obstetrician-led maternity wards have higher rates of intervention than those with programs led by midwives. Many European countries are midwife-led and have C-section rates in line with WHO’s recommendation. In contrast, Australia is obstetrician-led.

Whilst women should absolutely have the right to choose how they want to birth their baby, concerns have been raised over the past few years by various health organisations that Australian women are becoming increasingly desensitised to the undertaking of a C-section, and are sometimes planning this way without considering or properly understanding the consequences.

And it’s not just choice. Australia’s obstetrician-led maternity wards could be another reason behind emergency C-sections too; whereas midwifery care views birth as a normal life event, obstetrics can treat birth as a medical procedure. Obstetricians have argued that the number of C-sections has risen in correlation to rising age and weight of mothers but researchers have claimed that where women live and whether she is covered by private health insurance are the greatest factors.

Obviously, C-sections are necessary for some women, whether emergency or planned, yet there is a still a raging debate surrounding caesareans for births with no medical reason for the procedure. Midwife, Hannah Dahlen told SBS, “You can find a medical reason for anything. Whether or not it’s a good medical reason is the question, and a lot of pseudo reasons are being used to argue women into C-sections.” Conversely, Obstetrician, Dr Michael Permazel argues, “I just can’t see that there’s any reason why an obstetrician would prefer C-sections for their patients. The C-section is about advising on the safest mode for her and her baby.”

Learning to share, wait and take turns are important skills for young children to learn.

But for children under the age of three, not wanting or being able to share, wait or taking turns is a normal part of their development. Young children can develop attachments to both people and things, which can make it difficult for them to share them.

Adults also have possessions and items which are valued and important to them and they may not feel comfortable with sharing.

For example, imagine someone asking to borrow your engagement ring for a while – while they don’t want to keep it, they just want to share it with you. This is how children can feel when someone comes up and tries to take their special toys or possessions. A child’s toys or possessions are equally important to them and often they will not feel safe and secure if their important things are being handled by someone else.

We also often confuse sharing with giving up an item when another child wants it which can send mixed messages. We can insist our children share when another child demands a toy, worrying our child might become selfish or other parents will think badly of us if we don’t. While this is a natural phase children progress through, there are ways for parents to start to encourage the skills of sharing, waiting and turn-taking. The best way to approach sharing and turn taking is to allow children to finish their play, and then encourage them to surrender it.

Example: James is playing with his toy car and his friend Susan comes over and tries to take it. A possible approach could be, “Susan, James is playing with that toy at the moment, but as soon as he is done you can have a turn.”

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Put your Put your child’s child’s best best foot forward foot forward STORY my FootDr, Cairns

Ankle and foot problems are extremely common in children of all ages. While some issues are hereditary, most are due to strain in physical activities and sports.

These issues are often overlooked and labelled as either insignificant, or parents mistake them for growing pains.

Severs Disease:

As podiatrists, we know it’s important to keep an eye out for foot or ankle problems that your child may have and to make sure the right precautions are taken.

Parents need to keep an eye out for things like ankles turning in more than usual, accompanied by cramping and limping as well as the loss of interest in sport due to foot pains.

If your child complains of pain or you notice that your child suffers from any of the foot problems above, or if you are just unsure, it is always best to seek medical advice now to reduce future problems.

Parents should also be aware of other foot issues that can affect children, including; Flat Feet: Flat is are commonly a hereditary condition that can affect walking, balance and physical stability. Flat feet can correct itself as the muscles strengthen and the softer tissues stiffen, however if the flat foot persists it can cause pain later on in life due to tightness in the calf muscles.

Intoeing (Pigeon Toes): Intoeing is when a child’s feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead, causing the child to not be able to walk and run properly. Commonly Intoeing goes away without any treatment, however in some cases treatment is needed as self-correction does not occur.

Commonly found in boys more than girls and between the ages 8-14, Severs disease is when the heel bone of a child’s foot rolls either inwards or outwards more than it should, creating stress on the growth plate which can result in pain.

At my FootDr our podiatrists take a detailed history, perform a physical assessment, use video walking analysis and take a 3D foot scan to find out what’s causing the pain and create a plan to help make your child pain free.

Even if your child doesn’t have any foot pain or symptoms, it is still recommended that they are evaluated by a podiatrist before they’re six years of age.

Early detection of underlying foot problems can help prevent future adult foot deformities.

There is no need to wait until your child is in pain before having them assessed, early detection now can save your child from long-term discomfort.

When you or your children experience foot pain, come and see the team at my FootDr, Cairns. Find us at 2/494 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville and receive $50 off your next appointment by mentioning PakMag (promo code MFD 0076). Book an appointment online www.myfootdr.com.au or call 1800 FOOTDR.

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Healthy Recipes

PARTY SNACKS PARTY SNACKS

Carrot energy balls

Healthy Cornflake Crackles

Makes 20 balls.

Balls keep up to 2-3 weeks refrigerated.

Dairy free and egg free.

Makes 50 mini muffins pans or 24 large muffins.

Keep for up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container.

Gluten free, egg free and dairy free choices.

The ingredients

The ingredients

¼ cup roasted walnuts 1 ½ cup oats ½ cup peanut butter (or any nut butter will work) ¼ cup honey (use a mild type) ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg Pinch cloves 1 cup grated carrot ½ cup currants 2 tbsp sesame seeds

1 ½ cup gluten free cornflakes ½ cup dry roasted roughly chopped almonds ¼ cup shredded coconut ¼ tsp ground rock salt ¼ tsp cinnamon 7 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp natural peanut butter or almond butter or pepitas butter 1 tsp milk of your choice 4 tsp cacao powder

Method

Preheat oven to 175°C (fan forced). Place cornflakes, almonds, coconut, cinnamon and salt into bowl – stir through with a spoon to mix thoroughly. Place all wet ingredients into a stick blender cup and mix to combine.

Add cacao powder and mix to smooth. Pour wet mix over dry ingredients and mix until well coated.

Method

Place walnuts in food processor – blitz. Add oats and pulse for a few seconds. Add nut butter, honey, vanilla, spices and carrot – mix until smooth and well combined (careful not to overmix and loose textures).

Add currants and sesame seeds for the last pulse.

Using tablespoon measure, create balls – can be rolled in toasted oats or toasted sesame seeds.

Nourishing secrets We use roasted nuts as it gives a richer nut flavour – raw nuts can be used here just as well

Use tablespoon as measure to scoop into paper pans in muffin tray. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be careful not to overbake or cacao may become bitter.

Allow to cool completely before storing in the fridge in an airtight container. These will remain crispy outside however will last longer in the fridge.

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 created by: Simple Nourishment. Check them out online: www.simplenourishment.com.au, on Instagram: simple.nourishment or on facebook: /simplenourishment

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‘GREATEST SHOW ‘GREATEST SHOW FROM FROM AFRICA’ AFRICA’ COMING SOON COMING SOON TO TO CAIRNS CAIRNS 100 per cent African. 100 per cent fun. Cirque Africa is a one of a kind show that is sure to amaze and enthral all who see it.

Cairns audiences will finally experience what the rest of Australia has been talking about when the exotic extravaganza that is Cirque Africa performs at the Centre of Contemporary Arts from June 22 to July 1.

This is not your typical circus. Cirque Africa is an amazing extravaganza of music, dance, comedy and acrobatic skill, celebrating the strength, flexibility and agility of eye-catching human bodies at their best.

Colourful African costumes, catchy music and dance routines along with gravity-denying skills make this a first-rate show packed with high-energy fun to delight the whole family.

It’s like The Lion King on steroids, with a lot of fun, straight out of Africa. The cast of 25 performing artists from six African countries includes dancers, percussionists, musicians, acrobats and contortionists who twist and turn, spin all manner of things with their feet, hang off bars, build human pyramids and defy gravity.

It’s an interactive mix of dance, acrobatics and comedy that will leave you laughing one moment and your jaw dropped the next. The world-class routines are perfect for young one’s who have outgrown the usual kiddie

shows and for the young at heart who may think they have seen it all.

A live ensemble performs the hugely likeable traditionalstyle music that has been composed for each act and dance routine, adding to Cirque Africa’s fresh, funky, bold and fun appeal.

Cirque Africa is produced and directed by Papa Africa aka Winston Ruddle. He has managed to create a vibe that is both traditional and coolly urban. He also infuses the show, in his role as MC or Ringmaster, with traditional clown-style comedy and oversees a class act with audience participation.

The troupe have been touring Australia for two years and show no signs of slowing down. They have left a trail of impressed audiences from Melbourne and Sydney to Western Australia and points in between, and have achieved a 4.5 star review for their performances at this year’s Adelaide Fringe festival.

A combination of evening, weekend and school holiday matinee performances at the Centre of Contemporary Arts will ensure no one has an excuse for not taking the kids to see this family show. Show time is 100 minutes duration, plus a 20-minute interval.

Tickets cost $79 adult, $69 concession, $59 student, children under 15 $49 or a family (2 adults, 2 children) $200.

To book tickets online, visit www.artscairns.com.au

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WHAT’S ON JUNE June THURSDAY 1 Tiny Tackers - Every Thursday Runs until 22nd Cairns Art Gallery programs@cairnsregionalgallery. com.au 10.00am or 11.00am / $85 / 2-5 years old Francesa Rosa Runs until 18 June Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family Brett Whiteley All month long Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family Moving Histories Future Projections Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

Cultural Collective: Looking Forward, Looking Back Runs until 25 June Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family Stefan Cools Liquidarium Meconii - II Runs until 18 June Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.30am / Free / Family Wonderous Winter Holiday Drama Programs 2017 The Young Company Theatre www.theyoungcompany.com.au Check website for details Wonder Woman Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times FRIDAY 2

Michelle Nikou Runs until 18 June Cairns Regional Gallery www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

Emie R Roussel Trio Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $36.75 / $31.50 Conc / Youth 13+

ECOenergy Forum - Economic Energy Solutions Hilton Cairns www.eventbrite.com.au Booking essential 1.00pm / Free / Adult

Regional Indigenous Fashion & Textile Showcase Rydges Esplanade Resort riftscairns@gmail.com 6.00pm / Cost / Youth+

Rainbow Kids Yoga Hambledon House Community Centre Linda Ryan 4044 3410 3.30pm / Free / Kids 7-10 Years

Ian Smith & Glen O’Malley Three Foot Six, the Sunlander Runs until 25 June Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family

With Triple M’s Juanita

Jane Dennis - Sushi Train Runs until 25 June Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family

Hekili Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge Cairns ap.ironman.com Check website for details

Emie R Roussel Trio Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $36.75 Adult / 13+

RRR Mountain Bike Challenge Port Douglas ap.ironman.com Check website for details

SATURDAY 3

MONDAY 5

Gallery Kids Art Club Cairns Art Gallery programs@cairnsregionalgallery. com.au 10.00am / Free / 8-12 Years Old

Get A Move On: Creative Dance Sessions with Anna Crooks Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 6.00pm / $10 / Everyone welcome

Kids Art Club with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Regional Art Gallery Marian Wolfs 4046 4800 $24 members / $30 non members / Kids Nikki at Fullers Sporting Club Edmonton Fuller Sports Club, Edmonton www.entertainmentcairns.com 6.00pm / Free / Family Lift and Separate - Julia Morris Cairns Convention Centre www.cairnsconvention.com.au 7.30pm / $61.90 All / 15+ SUNDAY 4

TUESDAY 6 Tiny Tackers Every Tuesday Runs until 20th Cairns Art Gallery programs@cairnsregionalgallery. com.au 10.00am / $85 / 2-5 Years Old WEDNESDAY 7 Cairns Seniors Travelling Band Senior Citizens Hall www.entertainmentcairns.com 1.45pm / Free / Seniors THURSDAY 8

Cairns Airport Adventure Festival 2017 Runs until 12 June Variety of venues , Cairns ap.ironman.com Check website for details

Quicksilver Reef Swim Green Island Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal ap.ironman.com Check website for details

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WHAT’S ON JUNE June FRIDAY 9

WEDNESDAY 14

The Cairns Post Bright Night Run! Cairns Esplanade ap.ironman.com Check website for details

JCU Cairns Eisteddfod 2017 Runs to 5th July Eisteddfod Venues www.ticketlink.com.au 8.30am, 1.30pm & 7.30pm / Cost / Family

Screen Agers Clink Theatre Port Douglas parentech.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Family

THURSDAY 15

Edward Scissorhands Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times

Rough Night Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times

SATURDAY 10

Despicable Me 3 Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times

Butterfly Walk & Talk with Artist in residence Stefan Cools Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 2.00pm / Free / Family

FRIDAY 16

Jury Duty Cairns Dinner Theatre cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.00pm / Cost / Adult

Workshop: Dog Behaviour 101 Council Offices, 119-145 Spence Street www.cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm / Free / Family

McDonalds IRONKIDS Cairns Triathlon Esplanade Lagoon ap.ironman.com Check website for details

Roy Orbison Reborn Starring Dean Bourne Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / $62 Adult / Family

Chillagoe Painting Party Painting Party www.paintingparty.com.au 5.00pm / $70 / 18+

SATURDAY 17

SUNDAY 11 Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mount Sheridan Plaza mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

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Pets in the Park Ravizza Park, Edmonton www.cairns.qld.gov.au 11.00am / Free / Family Give Me 5 For Kids Family Fun Day Tobruk Memorial Pool Rosanna.Nolan@sca.com.au 10.00am / $10 / Family

Give Me 5 For Kids Fork Garden Party West Barlow Park Rosanna.Nolan@sca.com.au 3.00pm / Free / Family Understory Film Festival Locally Produced Short Films Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.30pm / Free / 15+

With Triple M’s Mark

northaust.org.au Check website for details THURSDAY 22 Cirque Africa Runs until 1 July Centre of Contemporary Arts www.artscairns.com.au Check website for details

It’s a Painting pARTy Runs until 18th Stockland Cairns www.stockland.com.au/cairns 10.00am & 2.00pm / Free / Teens+

Cars 3 Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website for times

St Gerard Majella School Fete St Gerard Majella School secretary.woree@cns.catholic. edu.au 3.00pm / Fete / Family

Sarah Blasko - Solo Tour Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $36.75 / $31.50 Conc / Youth 9+

International Day of the African Child Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 5.30pm / $20 / Family Workshop: Jane Dennis Printing Fish Tanks Art Centre bushdogs33@hotmail.com 10.00am / $40 / Youth+ Understory Film Festival Locally Produced Short Films Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.30pm / Free / Family MONDAY 19 Developing Northern Australia Conference Pullman Cairns International

FRIDAY 23

Motherhood The Musical Runs until 8 July Cairns Choral Society Hall ticketlink.com.au 6.45pm / $57 / Family SATURDAY 24 Pakmag’s 10th Birthday Weekend Runs Until 25th Brothers, Cairns www.pakevents.com.au 9.00am / Free and Ticketed / Family The Pakmag Expo Runs until the 25th Brothers, Cairns www.pakevents.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

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WHAT’S ON JUNE June SATURDAY 24

SUNDAY 25

The Pakmag Conference Empowering Parents To Raise Incredible Kids Brothers, Cairns www.pakevents.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Parent

The Family FunDay

The Pakmag Prom Brothers, Cairns www.pakevents.com.au 7.00pm / $29 / 18+

Screening

Brothers, Cairns www.pakevents.com.au

Body, Mind & Soul Market Day Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family

AKMAL - Transparent Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / $44 Adult / 18+

WEDNESDAY 28

Ceramic classes for Kids Every Tuesday & Thursday Cairns Potters Club hedy.verhulst@hotmail.com 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

10.00am / Free / Family

Rosanna.Nolan@sca.com.au

Tanks Round Cinema - Zach’s Ceremony (2016) Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $15.75 All / 15+

2.00pm / $10 / Family

FRIDAY 30

WEDNESDAY, 19 JULY

9.00am / Free / Family

Doug Anthony Allstars: Near Death Experience Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.00pm / $49 Adult / 18+

The Cairns Show Runs until the 21st Cairns Showgrounds www.cairnsshow.com.au Check website for details

REGULAR REGULAR MARKETS MARKETS

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

Esplanade Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: From 8.00am - 4.00pm Location: Lagoon, Cairns

Malanda Markets Date: Every 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

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

It’s a Painting pARTy Runs until 25th Stockland Cairns www.stockland.com.au/cairns 10.00am & 2.00pm / Free / Teens+

Herberton Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Wondecla Sports Ground Night Markets Date: Every Day from 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

Give Me 5 For Kids – Cars 3 Birch Carroll and Coyle Earlville

Tanks Markets Collins Avenue, Edge Hill www.facebook.com/ OfficialCairnsMarkets

Mossman Community Market Date: Every Saturday Time: 7.00am till midday Location: St David’s Anglican Church, Under the Raintrees Holloways Beach Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: From 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Holloways Beach Foreshore

Woree Neighbourhood Watch Markets Date: 2nd Saturday of the month Time: 8.00am – 1.00pm Location: Woree High School Rusty's Markets Date: Every Friday/Saturday Time: 5.00am - 6.00pm Date: Every Sunday Time: 5.00am - 3.00pm Location: 57 - 89 Grafton St, City

SAVE THE DATE:

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 Tiny Tots

UNITING CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE

Days: Weekdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 9.00am - 12.00pm, $7

Play Connect Grow Supported Playgroup for Children 0 - 5 years

In2soccer

Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Location: 98 Birch St, Manunda Cost: Free (or gold coin donation) Contact: 4032 6800

Days: Mondays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, rego:$15, term from $65. (6+ years) In2Soccer 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 Tiny Tots Days: Everyday Times: 9.00am - 12.00pm during school term, 9.00am - 4.00pm on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers St, Manunda FREE SWIM PROGRAM FOR 2 & 3 MONTH OLD BABIES An educational, stimulating water familiarization program for parents and their newborns.

Days: Mondays and Tuesdays Location: Swim Skills Swim School, 32 Fishburn St, Bentley Park Web: www.swimskills.com.au Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Location: Little Snappers Swim School, 1 Cumberland Ave, Smithfield Web: www.littlesnappers.com.au

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

Baby Rhyme Times Location: Earlville Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Smithfield Library Days: 2nd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Stratford Library Days: 3rd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Manunda Library Days: 4th Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: City Library Days: 4th Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Lego Mania

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

Location: Manunda Library Days: Fridays (During school term) Times: 3.30pm - 4.30pm

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

Location: Smithfield Library Days: Fridays (During school term) Times: 3.30pm - 4.30pm

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

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE

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

Active Living Fitness Playground Days: Mondays Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Pilates Days: Tuesdays Time: 6.30am to 7.30am Location: Lagoon Deck Active Living Beach Volleyball

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

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

Monday Read Club

Active Living Zumba Fitness

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

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

Active Living Calligraphy Qigong Yoga Days: Wednesdays Time: 6.30am to 7.30am Location: Fogarty Park Active Living Mumbalates Days: Wednesdays Time: 9.30am to 10.30am Location: Muddy’s Playground Active Living Aqua Zumba Days: Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: The Lagoon Active Living Boxfit Days: Thursdays Time: 6.30am to 7.30am Location: Cairns Esplanade Fogarty Park Active Living Bouldering Days: Thursdays Time: 5.00pm to 6.00pm Location: Cairns Esplanade Bouldering Park Active Living Beast Mode Days: Fridays Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Sahaja Yoga Meditation Days: Saturdays Time: 7.30am to 8.30am Location: Cairns Esplanade Western Event Lawn Active Living H.I.I.T Days: Saturdays Time: 8.00am to 9.00am Location: Aqua Cafe by the Lagoon Active Living Aqua Aerobics Days: Saturdays Time: 9.00am to 10.00am Location: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Party Guide

CAIRNS PARTY GUIDE It’s our 10th birthday edition! It’s been an incredible ten years at the PakMag office and we’ve loved every single minute of it. This edition is our 120th edition of PakMag Cairns and we are so pleased to share this special birthday with you, our readers. At PakMag we absolutely love parties (if you couldn’t tell). So whether you are looking for entertainment, food, activities, decorations or a venue, you’ve come to the right place! Check out our top hot spots for birthday party fun in Cairns.

ENTERTAINMENT

SUPPLIES

Nikki The Clown

Gift of the Gab Party Shop

Nikki is a children’s entertainer and face painter and provides a wide variety of entertainment tailored to your requirements. She travels from Mossman down through to Innisfail and throughout the Tablelands. Services provided include face painting, puppet shows, balloon twisting, music and games.

Gift of the Gab party shop provide a wide range of balloons, costumes and accessories, partyware, decorations and gift baskets. They can tailor-make balloon creations and gift baskets to your theme and will always give you service with a smile.

She offers different costumes to suit each party (clown, pirate, fairy, etc.) and has reasonable prices. Costs vary with activities required, length of time required and location. For quality, professional entertainment contact Nikki.

Email: nikki@nikkitheclown.com Call: 0408 183 032 Web: www.entertainmentcairns.com/nikkitheclown Facebook: www.facebook.com/nikkitheclown Flip Ripley With over 30 years of professional entertaining experience, Flip provides a variety of entertainment including magic shows for kids and adults, balloon sculpting, roving magic, jumping castle and portable mini-golf hire as well as a variety of costumed characters.

Costs vary according to requirements. Flip can cater small private local kid's parties or corporate and adult shows.

Email: flip2@westnet.com.au Call: 0410 510 095 Web: www.flipripley.com.au Grand Entertainment and Events Want entertainment? Grand Entertainment and Events have you covered. With over 15 years’ experience, Grand Entertainment and Events are your one stop shop when it comes to children, adult and family entertainment.

Email: sales@giftofthegab.com.au Call: 07 4038 3939 Web: www.giftofthegab.com.au Location: Shop 1 / 14 Mt Milman Drive, Smithfield, Cairns VENUES Go Bowling Cairns Celebrate your birthday with a special Tenpin Bowling Party that you and your friends will always remember!

Go Bowling has parties for all occasions including kids’ birthday parties and company/work staff parties. Open 7 days a week, parties may include bowling plus food and beverage packages.

Call: 07 4053 3497 Web: www.gobowlingcairns.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/gobowlingcairns Location: 93-95 Pease St, Manoora, Cairns Inflatable Kingdom For a birthday party full of action-packed fun, bounce on in to Inflatable Kingdom inside Cairns Indoor Sports and enjoy non-stop action that your kids will remember.

Email: admin@inflatablekingdom.com.au Call: 07 4032 2844 Web: www.inflatablekingdom.com.au Facebook: www.facebook/inflatablekingdomcairns Location: 164 Mayers Street, Manunda at Cairns Indoor Sports Paradise Palms Cairns

They can also help make your party one to remember with jumping castle hire, face painters, balloon animals, a huge range of themed hosts, kids’ karaoke, DJ, trivia, duo and more party packages from as little as $180.00+GST.

The ultimate party destination for families to celebrate with restaurant-quality catering, access to a swimming pool, adventure playground and 18-hole mini-golf. They have several party options available starting at only $19.50 per child.

Email: admin@grandee.com.au Call: 0407 631 660 Web: www.grandee.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/bopstars

Email: infop@paradisepalms.com.au Call: 07 4059 9999 Web: www.paradisepalms.com.au/events/childrens-parties Location: Paradise Palms Drive, Kewarra Beach, Cairns

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Bad Fishy Jet Boating Bad Fishy offers great group rates for kids’ birthday parties!

The jet boat holds up to 12 guests at a time and when you book a minimum of 8 children on a 35 minute ride as a party booking this June or July they offer tickets at just $29.00 per child. This includes an awesome digital photo pack with the booking too! Book 11 or more kids and Mum or Dad ride for free with party bookings over this offer period.

Visit the Lagoon or Figtree Playground afterwards for a cake or BBQ to make the event a great one!

Email: bookings@badfishy.com.au Call: 0499 490 030 Web: www.badfishy.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/cairnsjetboat Location: Wharf A, The Marlin Marina, Cairns Lasertag Cairns We all know how stressful kids’ parties can be on parents, so Lasertag Cairns can help make things nice and simple. All you need to bring are the kids, a cake and some snacks and Lasertag Cairns take them off your hands for a couple of hours.

Birthday party packages include: A full two-hour session with four to five 10-15 minute games, plus a practice, equipment hire (hat/headband and your choice of gaming gun - birthday kids get first pick!) and full safety, equipment and mission briefings. Hints and tips between missions from the experienced mission directors, plenty of drink breaks, free lolly bags for groups of 8 or more and for groups of 10 or more the birthday child plays for free!

Email: Info@cairnslasertag.com.au Call: 07 4039 1376 Web: www.lasertagcairns.com.au Location: Lot 626 Intake Road, Redlynch, Cairns Cairns Wake Park and Aqua Park Experience the Far North's best value fun water park for kids’ parties. Party packages start from just $24.00 with three packages to choose from.

All party packages include a table allocated to party guests for three hours, selected hot food, water or popper, a bag of mixed lollies per child and the birthday child receives a free return aqua park session. BYO birthday cake. For more information visit their website.

Call: 07 4038 1304 Web: www.cairnswakepark.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cairnsaquapark Location: Cairns Wake Park, Lot 5 Captain Cook Hwy, Smithfield, Cairns Laserfun Kids’ birthday party packages are their specialty!

Starting from $24.00 per child, a minimum of 10 children for packages.

Parties that the kids will rave about include your party table for the duration of the party, party invitations,

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Laserfun membership, laser tag missions, the laser maze challenge and slushies.

Some packages include lolly bags or tokens for the ticket redemption arcade where everyone gets a prize!

The party host will take the stress off you and ensure all runs smoothly and to time.

Email: bookings@laserfun.com.au Call: 07 4031 9865 or 0477 008 803 Web: www.laserfun.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaserfunCairns Location: T1, DFO Shopping Centre, 274 Mulgrave Road, Cairns Painting Party Get those creative juices flowing and organise a painting party. Parties to suit just about any occasion. They can tailor a painting party to you.

You can choose a painting from the growing gallery or commission a purpose-built canvas to create something special for your event or celebration. Perhaps you and your friends all have birthdays at the same time.

They can tailor a painting party sharing your personal common theme, like a star sign!

Whether a corporate event or a special occasion contact them and they’ll customise a painting party for you.

Email: info@paintingparty.com.au Call: 07 4031 2996 Web: www.paintingparty.com.au Location: Shop 1, 203-205 Mulgrave Rd (cnr Aumuller St) Bungalow, Cairns E & M Etiquette Looking for ideas for your next birthday party? E & M Etiquette offers a range of party options.

Birthday parties where the kids can learn a new skill for life. Etiquette & make-up parties teach correct application of skincare and shows the girls how to blend, blend, blend for a natural look and much more.

For more information contact Teresa.

Email: teresaj@westnet.com.au Call: 0414 865 889 Web: www.eandm.com.au Leisure Island Family Entertainment Party fun for all ages with four party packages to choose from.

They also cater for birthday parties, group functions, corporate chill out and team building. Prices start from just $10.00 per person.

Indoor fun for everyone from toddlers, teenagers to grandparents.

Email: game@leisureisland.com.au Call: 0488 553 743 Web: www.leisureisland.com.au Location: Stockland Shopping Centre (Opposite the Cinemas), 537 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville. Cairns

Celebrate

WHEN IN DOUBT, ADD MORE SPARKLE What’s more fun than throwing a birthday party for your little one? A party that’s full of everything sparkly and magical of course! Whether you are three or 33, this majestic unicorn and princess filled party will have you jumping off your feet with excitement.

Sprinkle Station Set up a cupcake sprinkle station where your guests can express their inner sparkle, decorating their very own cupcake with sprinkles and editable glitter.

What you’ll need: •• Several bowls of sprinkles, edible glitter and other decorative edible treats

Glitter Galore Balloons To add that extra sparkle create these awesome glitter balloons!

•• Pre-made cupcakes, already iced •• Table space to set up your sparkle station

What you’ll need:

Let the magic begin:

•• Craft glue

•• Display the pre-iced cupcakes on an easy to reach tray, so all party guests big and small can reach.

•• Bowl/s of glitter •• Balloons

•• We suggest placing a disposable party cloth over the table to capture the sprinkles and glittery spills.

Magical steps:

•• Let your party guests’ imaginations run wild as they create their very own sparkling masterpieces that they also get to eat.

•• Blow up balloons to your desired size.

•• Dip each balloon into a bowl of craft glue, making sure that the top half of the balloon is evenly covered.

•• While still wet, dip the balloon into a bowl of glitter, rotating it to evenly spread the glitter over the glue area.

•• Leave to dry completely before hanging up on display.

Princess Gift bags Thank each guest for coming with their very own gift bag fit for a princess or prince. To complete their magical party experience fill these bags with a set of stylish bracelets, desired treats and their very own crown, all of course, sprinkled with an abundance of fairy dust.

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School Holiday Guide

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE June and July mean School Holidays and the kids will be off school before we know it! But don’t fear, PakMag has you covered with the best things to do and events to attend in Cairns.

Whether you’re an active family, a creative family or an adventurous family, there’s something for you this School Holidays so you should never hear the word ‘bored’ pass your kids’ lips! So, get out there, have fun and make sure you upload your pictures of you and the kids at any events or doing fun things to PakMag’s Facebook page.

THE YOUNG COMPANY

For more information or to book:

Lots of programs on offer theses school holidays.

Call: 07 4041 4066 Email: info@theyoungcompany.com.au Web: www.theyoungcompany.com.au

During their four-day Drama School programs students develop the essentials of stage performance through improvisation, role-play and characterisation activities.

Participants then perform in front of their parents and friends with costumes, sets, props, sound effects, live projections and theatrical lighting!

Week One: Program 1 Directors Cut: The Final Scene suitable for 5-12 years.

This one-day boot camp is on Monday 26th June, 9.00am – 5.00pm.

Week One: Program 2 Escape From The Enchanted Castle: Curse Of The Red Rose. suitable for 5-12 years.

This four-day program runs from Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th June, 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Week Two: Program 3 Stage Secrets 2.0: Before Lights Up! Suitable for 5-12 years.

This one-day boot camp is on Monday 3rd July, 9.00am – 5.00pm.

GO BOWLING Offering “Kids Happy Hour” sessions twice a day, every day.

Happy hour sessions are 9.00am -10.00am and 3.00pm - 4.00pm.

Just $7.00 per child/per game (including shoe hire) Plus great family deals available starting from $49.00* (family of 4, 1 game each).

Open every day of the school holidays.

Bookings are essential.

For more information or to book: Call: 07 4053 3497 Web: www.gobowling.com.au BAD FISHY Bad Fishy’s jet boating rides are wet, wild and loads of fun!

Week Two: Program 4

They are running these thrilling 35 minute rides twice daily during the school holidays at 11.30am and 2.00pm.

That's Diabolical: For The Minion-Th Time.

Suitable for 5 -12 years.

This four-day program runs from Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th July, 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Bad Fishy is offering an awesome school holiday special of 20% off ticket prices for both adults and kids (u/16): Adults only $55.20/ Kids only $36.00.

The Showcase for each program is on the last afternoon of the program.

Family ticket prices are also available.

Bookings required and early bird savings available.

For more information or to book:

Cost per program: One-day $50.00 - $65.00/Four-day $220.00 - $270.00

Call: 0499 490 030 Email: bookings@badfishy.com.au Web: www.badfishy.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/cairnsjetboat Location: Berth A1, Marlin Marina(near Reef Fleet Terminal).

All of TYC’s programs are designed, created and delivered by their qualified drama educators, professional theatre practitioners and the regions young and emerging performers.

Bookings are essential and subject to availability.

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CAIRNS BOAT HIRE

INFLATABLE KINGDOM

Take the family on a Trinity Inlet adventure and enjoy some fishing and sightseeing in shaded comfort.

Suitable for all ages and no boat licence is required to hire. Choose from an 8 man or 10 man pontoon for a minimum 2 hour hire or take it all day. Get away from it all and pack a BBQ and just relax!

The perfect venue to have a great time for all ages.

Inflatable Kingdom is a high-energy, action packed environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes.

For more information or to book: Call: 07 4051 4139 Email: cairnsboathire@gmail.com Web: www.cairnsboathire.net.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/cairnsboathire PAINTING PARTY

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

To stay up to date with all that’s happening: Call: 07 4032 2844 Email: admin@inflatablekingdom.com.au Web: www.inflatablekingdom.com.au Facebook: www.facebook/inflatablekingdomcairns Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers Street, Manunda.

Painting Party is excited to be a part of the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize 2017. As a part of this they are offering free sessions to celebrate Women in Arts at Stockland Shopping Centre over two weekends, June 17th - 18th and June 24th- 25th at 10.00am and 2.00pm daily.

DFO CAIRNS

Bookings are essential.

Head along to pat, feed, play and cuddle cute baby farm animals.

For more information or to book: Call: 0448 930 223 Web: www.paintingparty.com.au Web: www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/ stockland-cairns/offers-and-events/events MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA Mount Sheridan Plaze has lots happening these school holidays including Build-A-Bear workshops from Monday 26th June to Saturday 1st July.

Four workshops are being run daily: 9.00am – 10.00am, 10.30am - 11.30am, 12.00pm – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 2.30pm Make your very own furry friend to take home.

Bookings are essential as there are limited places.

For more information or to book: Web: www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtsheridanplaza TOBRUK MEMORIAL POOL Offering lots of fun activities these school holidays including swimming programs, a floating inflatable obstacle course and the Jump Zone (trampolines and an inflatable military course) from 11.00am to 3.00pm.

The place to be these school holidays with two weeks of entertainment.

Old MacDonald’s Animal Farm:

Monday 26th – Friday 30th June from 10.00am – 4.00pm daily.

Planetarium: Immerse yourself in the digital planetarium with surround vision and sound.

Monday 3rd – Friday 7th July from 10.00am – 1.00pm daily.

For more information: Web: www.dfocairns.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/DFOCairns JAMIE GOSLING FOOTBALL ACADEMY Offering holiday Clinics suitable for boys and girls aged 5 –16 years.

Week 1 – Wednesday 28th to Friday 30th June.

Week 2 – Monday 13th to Wednesday 5th July.

Held from 9.00am – 12.00pm each day at Stratford Dolphins Football Club.

Cost per child: JGFA Players $35.00/day or $85.00/3 days or Non JGFA $40.00/day or $100.00/3 days.

Conditions and costs apply for activities.

What to Bring: Hat, soccer boots/trainers, snacks and water bottle.

For more information and pricing:

For more information or to book:

Web: www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/tobrukpool

Email: info@jgfa.com.au Web: www.jgfa.com.au

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CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY

LASERTAG CAIRNS

Cairns Regional Gallery have some great workshops available throughout these school holidays.

The popular Mega Session is on again these holidays.

WEEK 1

A whopping 4.5 hours of mega fun including a free sausage sizzle lunch (soft drinks available to purchase).

26th June - Sculpture wonder with Hedy Verhulst.

10.00am / $17.00 / Kids aged 4-7 years.

1.00pm / $19.00 / Kids aged 7-10 years.

27th June - Making art to wear, jewellery from junk with Ruby Boussard.

10.00am / $17.00 / Kids aged 4-7 years.

1.00pm / $19.00 / Kids aged 8-13 years.

28th June - Mosaic with Stephanie Todd.

10.00am / $17.00 / Kids aged 4-7 years.

28th June - Ipad cover or Library bag with Melissa Smith.

1.00pm / $25.00 / Kids aged 9-14 years.

29th June - Face to face life drawing with Yixuan Ruan.

10.30am / $16.00 / Kids aged 6-9 years.

1.00pm / $19.00 / Kids aged 10-15 years.

Sunday 9th July from 12.30pm to 5.00pm.

All this for $30.00 per person!

Bookings are essential and places are limited so you will need to book.

Call: 07 4039 1376 Email: info@cairnslasertag.com.au Web: www.cairnslasertag.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/CairnsLasertag Location: Inside the Crystal Cascades Horse Park, Lot 626 Intake Rd, Redlynch.

THE PIER Lots of school holiday fun planned at The Pier so keep up to date with all that is happening through our website or like our facebook page.

For more information:

30th June - A scene in a tin with Kate Hunter.

10.30am / $17.00 / Kids aged 4-7 years.

1.00pm / $20.00 / Kids aged 8-13 years.

Call: 07 4052 7749 Web: www.thepiercairns.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepiercairns

WEEK 2

SUPRIMO ON THE MARINA

3rd July - Creating puppets with Meiyin Ahnsuz (artist and disability arts’ facilitator).

10.00am / $18.00 / Kids aged 6-9 years (with accompanying adult if applicable).

1.00pm / $20.00 / Kids aged 10-15 years (accompanied support worker if applicable).

4th July - Make a magnificent mug with Marika Mago.

10.00am / $20.00 / Kids aged 5-8 years.

1.00pm / $21.00 / Kids aged 9-15 years.

5th July - Mixed media with Adrienne Shaw.

10.00am / $16.00 / Kids aged 5-7 years.

5th and 7th July – Two day mould making and casting workshop with Adrienne Shaw.

1.00pm / $29.00 / Kids aged 8-13 years.

6th July - Plein air drawing with Yixuan Ruan.

10.00am / $16.00 / Kids aged 6-9 years.

1.00pm / $19.00 / Kids aged 10-15 years.

Treat the kids over the holidays with kids meals for only $9.90.

This family friendly Italian restaurant is open from 11.00am to 9.00pm every day.

When you mention Pakmag when dining you’ll receive 10 per cent off your bill.

Located at The Pier with two hours FREE undercover parking.

For more information: Call: 07 4041 5181 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Cafesupremocairns PARADISE PALMS Paradise for kids young and old with lots to keep them occupied during these school holidays.

7th July - Making leis with Stephanie Todd.

10.00am / $16.00 / Kids aged 4-7 years.

Class spaces are limited. Bookings essential.

The adventure playground, swimming pool and 18-hole mini-golf course will provide your family with an array of options for a full day of fun. Prices for these activity options start from just $4.00 plus as a bonus if you dine at their fabulous restaurant you receive unlimited entry to the adventure playground for free.

For more information or to book:

Open daily from 7.00am.

Call: 07 4046 4800 Email: programs@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au Web: www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

For more information and pricing:

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Call: 07 4059 9999 Web: www.paradisepalms.com.au/leisure

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FAR NORTH PCYC

For more information or to book:

Fantastic fun filled school holiday programs are on offer again at the PCYC Centres across the Far North from Monday 26th June through to Friday 7th July.

Call: 07 4031 9865 Email: bookings@laserfun.com.au Web: www.laserfun.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaserfunCairns

The children will have many fun options to choose from and can participate in lots of different activities and excursions!

Contact your local PCYC Centre to find out what’s happening at your PCYC these holidays: Call: 07 4053 1532 - Cairns Branch/Whitfield/Cairns West

07 4045 6540 - Edmonton/Isabella/Gordonvale

07 4061 3442 - Innisfail/Tully

07 4092 4231 - Mareeba

07 4056 9112 - Yarrabah Web: www.pcyc.org.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/PCYCCairns

CAIRNS WAKE PARK Kids club school holiday fun is on these school holidays.

Specifically designed to be an easy learning environment for younger kids aged 6 to 12 year olds.

Their professional coaches can easily ensure that all kids will have a fun time while being introduced to the Wake Park in the most friendly way.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

8.30am to 10.00am / $35.00 per child/per day.

LASERFUN

Bookings are required.

Don’t miss out on their school holiday special:

For more information or to book:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, a 3-hour laser tag session from 1.00pm - 4.00pm for only $25.00/ person. Places are limited for these sessions so bookings are essential.

Call: 07 4038 1304 Email: info@cableskicairns.com.au Web: www.cairnswakepark.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cableskicairnspage

During the school holidays Laserfun will be open Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 9.00pm and on Sunday from 10.00am to 7.00pm.

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Check out their great Family Pass too: Cost $75.00/ Family of four/ 3 x laser tag missions each (conditions apply).

They also offer Virtual Reality: Cost $45.00/50 minute session.

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Do you have a piece of furniture that’s looking tired but you just don’t have the money to replace it? We have the answer, decoupage!

This awesome technique will transform your once frowned upon furniture into a masterpiece, that you’ll be proud to show off.

What you’ll need: •• Wallpaper or a laser printed image of your choice •• Adhesive wallpaper paste or Mod Podge, depending on the chosen paper being used •• Decoupage Finish •• Scissors or craft knife •• Small paint tray •• Paint brushes Optional extras: •• Sanding sponge •• Plastic squeegee (for flattening down paper) •• Varnish How to: •• Prepare the furniture by sanding/filling any uneven bumps, as your chosen furniture piece needs to be completely smooth before starting.

•• Measure with a ruler the section you wish to cover and cut the paper carefully to match this area.

•• Once you have all your pieces cut out, fill a small paint tray with adhesive and apply a thin layer to both the surface of the furniture and the back of the paper. Keep in mind that adhesive dries quickly, so apply the paper immediately.

•• Position the paper from the centre out and remove any bubbles with your fingers or with a plastic squeegee. If your paper is larger than expected, wait until it is completely dry before cutting away excess with a craft knife. Handy hint: Keep some old towels on hand as this step can get messy.

•• Repeat above steps for each section you wish to cover.

•• Apply a layer of Mod Podge over each section to ensure proper adhesion. Once completely dry, add 2-3 layers of Decoupage Finish. This provides a nice smooth finish as well as protection for your chosen furniture piece.

Create the product in Image 3 by following the steps below: •• Cut out your chosen images and arrange onto the furniture’s surface in your desired layout before starting.

•• Apply Decoupage Finish and varnish to the face of the picture.

Once coated, flip the image over and arrange into position onto the furniture’s surface.

•• Once dry, using damp fingers, rub away paper to reveal your images.

•• Lastly, apply another layer of decoupage finish to protect the images and create a smooth finish.

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Eat, Stay, Play

WE PICK Movenpick STORY Lisa Gillman

Sometimes dining with kids can be an ordeal, especially when they’re bored and hungry. If you want to keep the whole family happy, look no further. Movenpick has got your sweet tooth covered!

Located on the Esplanade, Movenpick is a great little café offering all things sweet. They use only fresh ingredients in their Swiss ice cream, offering unique taste sensations with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. We were surprised to learn that there was a whole lot more on offer aside from the vast range of Swiss ice creams, they offer so many other delicious options too.

It is not only the food that is wholesome here but also the business itself. We were greeted at the shop front by Ian, husband of Theresa (Movenpick’s Manager). Ian and his staff’s warm hello and friendly acknowledgment of all our kids.

We were moved when we learnt that Movenpick is run as a social enterprise. Movenpick (via local orginasation, Anglicare) provides opportunities to young people experiencing hardship, helping them overcome barriers to employment in the local community, training young people to be work ready and able to maintain sustainable employment.

Anglicare has supported local young people within the Cairns Community since 1985 and through its suite of Community Outreach Services focuses on face-toface customer interaction providing opportunities for participants to prepare for the workplace.

Some of the toughest critics in the world, our kids, were eager to wrap their lips around some ice-cream and their eyes (OK all the adults too) all lit up as smiling faces delivered plates of pure deliciousness.

First up was the Belgian Chocolate Brownie, served with Blueberry Cheesecake & Swiss Chocolate ice creams.

This plate looked like a piece of art and was completely devoured in less than 10 seconds!

The Belgian Waffles soon followed topped with Vanilla Dream and Strawberry ice creams, these square pillows of goodness literally melted in our mouths. Soon after the Chocolate Waffles followed, the kids gathered round in amazement. The instant hit of the chocolate scent was amazing and did not disappoint.

“This is one of the favourites here at Movenpick”, Ian proclaimed as he placed a Fondue Platter down at the table. The kids were enamoured selecting and dipping all sorts of delicious goodies like fresh raspberries, marshmallows and banana into the pot of

melted chocolate goodness, then rolling that in more chocolate shavings!

To end the afternoon on a high note is an understatement! Ian himself passed around delectable chocolate milkshakes, “Mmm, this tastes amazing mum”, Kade squealed as he gulped down his milkshake.

Movenpick should be so proud of their achievements, not only with the fabulous food but also with their amazing employees who we had the pleasure of being served by. Impeccable service with genuine warmth, and managing to get those delectable delicacies down on to the table successfully with seven kids vying to have first taste was no mean feat.

Our Comments: Kade (5): The choc mint ice cream, I loved it, can I have more?

Rhys (9): The waffles with strawberry ice cream was delicious, mum can we have this for dessert every night?

Lisa: The hospitality was amazing from start to finish, great care was given to ensure we all had a great experience, the warm chocolate brownie would have to be my pick. I will definitely be back!

Elliana (11): It was exquisite. Everything from the fondue to the ice cream itself was delicious. An amazing experience!

Zaliah (9): They had a great variety of flavours and all the ice-creams were delicious, I can’t wait to go again!

Zacchaeus (7): I think ice cream solves all the world’s problems mum, don’t you? My most favourite ice cream was mint chocolate chip - YUM! Kate: When the chocolate fondue platter came out, I felt like I had landed in the middle of the chocolate river scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but even better with ice cream! Everything was so beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. My kids are already demanding to know when we are going there next!

Ben (11): Movenpick is a great place whose menu caters for all ages.

Madison (16): The selection was great and the staff were so friendly, definitely going back with my friends.

Janelle: Ice cream with a view! What more could you want? Nestled on the esplanade, Movenpick was so much more than ice cream. Their extensive menu could work for breakfast with pancakes and waffles, through to a late night treat with them trading through to 11.00pm every night. Pick from their huge selection of ice cream, sorbets, take home tubs, fondue sharing plates, warm chocolate brownie and so much more. We will be back!

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WHAT’S NEWS IN BUSINESS

Mt Sheridan Plaza has it’s own club, Small Steps

MEET Denise Mitchell FROM TWOMEY SCRIBER Property Group

Looking to join a club that both you and your little one can enjoy? Then look no further, Mount Sheridan Plaza has you covered!

Tell us a bit about yourself.

Small Steps is a free program for babies, toddlers, kids and adults to enjoy. The club prides itself on offering the best entertainment and educational activities that engage children in a fun and learning environment.

The club, which has been running since October 2016 has been gaining popularity over the past few months.

However, now the club is taking new steps to bring even more to its members, with a schedule for events (including Baby and Toddler exercise groups, morning teas and reading time) in the pipeline.

And signing up doesn’t just give you free access to the club, entertainment and events, you will also receive a whole host of extra benefits too. Small Steps club members have access to exclusive offers from different retailers each month, treats on your birthday and regular discounts. Plus, sign up now and you’ll go in to the draw to win 1 of 5 Toddler Hampers!

The team at Mount Sheridan Plaza aim to ensure that every experience at Small Steps is not only fun, but memorable too, and their comprehensive planning and facilities offer fun, excitement and entertainment for kids of all ages.

It’s not all about the kids either, Small Steps is a great way to connect with other parents in your community, make new friends and relax whilst the little ones are entertained.

So, go ahead, check out their website www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au to sign up to Small Steps now.

I entered the real estate industry in 1988 and have seen many changes, both in Cairns and in how real estate is conducted. My experiences and qualifications are many. After I obtained my sales agent’s license in 1988, I then went on and obtained my qualifications to be an Auctioneer, to hold an Agency Licensee as well as to be an Industry Trainer and Assessor. Few real estate people in Cairns are as well qualified to sell your property as I am. I recently sold my business, Elders Real Estate here in Cairns and am now focusing on just selling homes.

Why did you start a career in real estate?

I decided to enter the real estate business because of my interest in property but mostly because of the people I meet. In real estate sales, the houses usually stay put and it is only the people who move. So as much as it is very important to present and promote the positives of a property, it is the needs of the people that are paramount to me.

What makes you special/unique as a real estate agent?

With my experience, knowledge and qualifications, I can advise a potential seller of how to best present their property and how to avoid the usual pitfalls. By doing this they will then overcome most of the stress in selling by being proactive and preventing these from becoming issues to overcome during the sale process.

Selected Properties + exceptional service = sensational results!

Call Denise Mitchell on 0418 773 227 or email denise@tspropertygroup.com.au

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Business buzz Postponed: Animal Education Day

Marino Lawyers “Your Family’s Lawyers” Marino Lawyers Law Firm is locally owned and operated by Managing Partner, Charlie Marino. Charlie is the third generation of the Marino family in Far North Queensland.

The organisers of last month’s postponed Animal Education Day would like to thank those who were so interested in the event and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the last minute postponement.

Unfortunately, due to wet weather, the soggy ground meant the event had to be postponed. The event has been rescheduled to 23rd September and organisers hope to see you all there for this fantastic event.

Featured Cairns Business Event Cairns Business Woman’s Club Luncheon

The firm opened its doors back in 1988 servicing the legal needs of the Far North community and quickly grew in reputation as one of the most wide-ranging and highly respected law firms in this region.

Date: Tuesday, 13th June 2017 Time: 11.30am - 2.00pm Venue: Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Marino Lawyers will soon celebrate its 30th year in business.

Something that is definitely no small achievement. Marino Lawyers now has five office locations in the Far North in Cairns, Port Douglas, Edmonton, Gordonvale and Babinda.

This month’s lunch is all about celebrating the huge benefits that the Cairns Adventure Festival brings to Cairns. The line up includes Richie Bates from Cairns Regional Council who will discuss the health and wellness contribution that the Festival gives to our community. Amy Turnbull from CCIQ will discuss the obvious economic benefits and impact that the Festival has on the region.

COUCH will talk about another one of these impacts;how a Wellness Centre has been able to be built because of the opportunity that Ironman has given, and the wonderful people who raise money through this event.

Charlie and the team across these five offices always strive to deliver the highest quality legal work and triple ‘A’ service. Service that is accessible, affordable and affable.

Marino Lawyers offers its clients a full suite of law services covering basic advice on wills and estates right through to the more involved commercial matters, “and everything in between”, says Charlie.

Marino Lawyers always strive to ensure that they conduct themselves with honesty and integrity. The teams moral compass is what has set Marino Lawyers apart from their competitors and has positioned their business in the community to be ‘Your Family’s Lawyer’. Marino Lawyers will be with you every step of the way.

If you would like to find out more about the services that Marino Lawyers could offer you visit www.marinolawyers.com.au or contact their office on 07 4081 6700.

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In Business, and need something new?

Equipment Finance For Your Business

You work hard in your business and need to manage your cash flow carefully which can sometimes stop you investing in the things your business really needs.

•• Helps you manage your cash flow more effectively by paying for the asset over its effective life.

Whether your business needs a new car, truck, machinery, equipment or computers, we have a solution for you.

•• 100 per cent funding usually available and usually secured only against the asset being purchased.

Yes, Bendigo Bank does offer equipment finance solutions to help make your business plans a reality.

•• Personal service, fast approvals and competitive rates.

•• Flexible and tailored repayment structures depending on your cash flow needs.

So when you are looking to purchase vehicles, plant or equipment, a finance solution from Bendigo Bank can help to preserve capital and manage your cash flow more effectively.

•• A balloon payment can be included at the end of the term.

For us, it’s all about helping business customers to grow and prosper through our local representation and flexible, convenient and competitively priced solutions.

When you arrange equipment finance for your business through Bendigo Bank, you get more than just a finance solution. You receive specialist advice on the best solution for your needs, great interest rates and even better service.

Here’s how you can benefit: •• Funding for the latest vehicles, plant and equipment.

•• Avoids large upfront capital outlays.

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Of course, you’d expect nothing less from the bank voted Australia’s favourite business bank for four years running.*

So, in business, and want to know how we can help you buy that new vehicle or equipment, – Contact any of our 16 branches in Far North Queensland; Cairns and suburbs; Sheridan St Ph 4044 5211 Westcourt Ph 4052 8900 Edmonton Ph 4045 2488 Smithfield Ph 4038 1700 Kuranda Ph 4093 7444 Babinda Ph 4067 2934 Douglas Shire; Port Douglas Ph 4099 4231 Mossman Ph 4098 1055 Tablelands; Dimbulah Ph 4093 5266 Mareeba Ph 4092 2099 Atherton Ph 4091 2533 Ravenshoe Ph 4097 7000 Malanda Ph 4096 6166 Cassowary Coast; Innisfail Ph 4061 1231 Tully Ph 4068 2031 Mission Beach Ph 4068 8700 Judy Blackall, Senior Manager, Bendigo Bank Far North QLD Region

Terms, conditions, fees, charges and lending criteria apply. Full details available on application. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. *Roy Morgan Research. Business Bank of the Year. Customer Satisfaction. 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

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1. Jo and Harper - Muddy’s Playground 2. Larissa, Levi, Ivy, Marshall and Ros - Muddy’s Playground 3. Lana and Wolfgang - Cairns Show Grounds 4. Ivy - Muddy’s Playground 5. Eleni and Vicki - Cairns Show Grounds 6. Choua Lee and family - Cairns Lagoon 7. Nate and Sienna - Cairns Esplanade 8. Stephanie and Jillian - Muddy’s Playground

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9. Jahzara, Emily and Amaya - Muddy’s Playground 10. Charlie, Kate and Kane - Muddy’s Playground 11. Jennette, Holly, Erin, Millie and Sophie - Cairns Show Grounds 12. Carol and Eva Cairns Show Grounds 13. Reece, Ralph, Monalyn and Andre - Cairns Show Grounds 14. Hinothere and Melanie - Cairns Esplanade 15. Karen and Erin - Cairns Show Ground

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Taj Pabari: Teenage Tech Entrepreneur “I knew I wanted to change the world… so I did what any kid would do, and I googled “how to change the world” what I found was the word entrepreneur.”

This was 3 years ago, and to say that Taj Pabari is on the right path to change the world could be an understatement. His company, Fiftysix Creations is a tech company described as the LEGO for the 21st century. His build-it-yourself tablet kits allow children to make their own device from individual parts with instructions on how to program it using code.

“It is really fulfilling for me to see kids as young as eight turn from passive consumers of technology, to active users and creators.” In sessions that Fiftysix Creations facilitate, children learn about entrepreneurship, goal setting, problem solving, technology and digital literacy.

“For the next generation, digital literacy is not just about using digital technology, it is about understanding computer science, programming and development.”

With the profits from online sales, school programs and corporate or Government funded workshops, Fiftysix Creations gives back by running opportunity workshops in developing countries and rural and remote Australia.

In the past year, his team has worked with communities in North Queensland such as Yarrabah and Aurukun.

Taj’s business success and social impact has been rewarded with awards such as The Young Australian of the Year (QLD), and one of Westpac’s top 20 businesses of tomorrow. When you meet him you’d never know. He is as humble as he is smart, an attribute that is obviously working for him.

Taj believes that young people are at an advantage when it comes to entrepreneurship “young people don’t see the roadblocks. They see opportunities rather than barriers.”

While Taj was in Cairns recently, on a trip supported by the Young Entrepreneurs Project and the Entrepreneurship Facilitators initiative from the Australian Government, he and his team inspired the next generation of entrepreneurs in sessions for school students, startup communities, teachers and parents.

Enterpreneurship Facilitator, Tara Diversi was impressed by the message that Taj and his team shared. “The Fiftysix Creations team shared their story, knowledge and experiences in sessions. However, I was most impressed by how generous they were with their time and how well they demonstrated that if you really wanted to change the world, age didn’t need to be a barrier”.

Taj is passionate about parents, teachers and mentors encouraging entrepreneurship in young people. A sentiment shared by the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, Mark Sowerby. “In my generation, parents dreamed that their kids would represent Australia at the Olympics.

Now, there is no reason why parents shouldn’t be encouraging their children into entrepreneurship and self-employment. One day, their child could play business for Australia.”

For young entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, Taj provides some sage advice “you have the power to change the world, and even if school isn’t for you, the world is changing”.

To find out more about Taj Pabari, his website is Tajpabari.com and Fiftysix creations is www.hellofiftysix. com. For future opportunities from the Young Entrepreneurs Project, checkout their Facebook page www.facebook/yepcairns

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KID’S PLAY KID’S PLAY ROOM ROOM With the Block’s Caro and Kingi Give your little one a place to let their imagination run wild in their very own play room! Creating a playroom that they can grow and change with is the perfect solution to stop the great migration of toys throughout the whole house.

Here are our top tips for creating the perfect playroom to suit your little ones needs.

Seating When designing your child’s playroom, it’s important that you choose the right furniture that will suit and support your child’s necessities. Try filling the space with light furniture that is easy to move about. We suggest using beanbags as they are perfect for laying on when reading a book or to stretch out on when watching a movie. *Quick tip - we recommend getting beanbags with washable covers to add ease for future spills.

Theme Don’t get caught up in themes for your child’s playroom.

Even though they may be obsessed with Peppa Pig right now, it doesn’t mean that next month or even tomorrow

they still will be. Instead of putting all your budget towards permanent themed decorations, why not create a feature wall with easy peel off wall stickers or why not use these fantastic chalk board hangers from Koru Furniture and Homewares? These can be used as both a decorative piece and a fun activity for the kids.

Storage A child’s playroom can become a clutter nightmare if not dealt with properly. When designing your child’s playroom make sure that you have plenty of storage and easy to reach cupboards that both you and your child can easily access. Reduce the mess even more by labelling each storage box so your child knows exactly where their toys belong.

Rugs If your playroom is a shared space, try placing a rug within the area to effectively separate the playroom from the rest of the house. A rug is also perfect for creating a comfy area to play. We suggest using an interactive or patterned rug so your little one can incorporate it within their imaginative play. Decorative and practical - Bonus!

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Does your Does your pet pet have have arthritis? arthritis?

STORY Jane Quinn

Arthritis doesn’t just affect humans. In fact, one in five dogs and one in three cats will be affected by the joint disorder at some point in their lives.

Does your pet: •• Have difficulty rising from a resting position?

•• Appear stiff after exercise?

•• Have trouble climbing stairs?

•• Have difficulty walking, running or jumping?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, your pet could be suffering from arthritis.

Arthritis is a condition that you’re no doubt aware of in humans but did you know that it also is a condition that affects our pets?

In dogs the condition is quite common, affecting more than one in five. In cats the condition is equally as common but often goes unnoticed as they adapt extremely well to disabilities.

This painful degenerative disease can occur at any age or weight and at its worst, especially if left untreated, can cause chronic pain, movement difficulties and a decline in quality of life.

What causes arthritis?

Most of the joints in the body depend on a layer of cartilage which acts as a cushion and provides a smooth surface so the adjoining bones can move freely over each other. This cartilage is assisted by the lubrication provided by synovial fluid, the oily liquid in joints.

Changes in the joint occur when the cartilage is worn away faster than it is replaced, resulting in arthritis.

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Arthritis cannot be cured but the pain and discomfort can be effectively managed and controlled.

There are four important areas of therapy for managing arthritis: 1. Good nutrition: It has been proven that feeding your pet a good quality food rich in EPA and omega 3 fatty acids, such as Hills Prescription Diet j/d, will slow the cycle of deterioration and helps your pet retain more cartilage. Joint problems are also aggravated by obesity so it’s important for your pet to maintain a healthy physique. Feeding your pet high quality foods can also reduce the amount of pain killers your pet needs to take, resulting in lower costs and the reduced risk of problems occurring from the possible long term side effects of medications.

2. Exercise: Over exertion will put an excessive strain on the joints, however not enough exercise leads to greater stiffness and muscle wastage. Gentle regular exercise such as short walks or swimming is best as this keeps the joints moving and the muscle in tone.

3. Environment: Ensuring that your pet has a well padded, warm bed away from draughts will help reduce the stress on the joints. Reducing the number of stairs or the steepness of the slope your pet must navigate to reach their bed will also help to reduce discomfort.

4. Effective medication: Treatment for arthritis will often include medications which protect, nourish and lubricate joints. There are many medications available for the treatment of arthritis, such as daily medication and weekly injections. If a good quality diet designed for the management of arthritis, such as Hills Prescription Diet j/d, is not fed, nutritional supplements which promote cartilage formation and reduce inflammation in the joints are often recommended.

If you think your pet may be suffering from arthritis, help make them happy and enjoy life again. Call us to make an appointment.