PakMag Cairns - June 2018 Issue 132

ISSUE: JUNE 2018

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CAIRNS

TIME-SAVING LIFE HACKS PAKMAG NEEDS YOU!

CELEBRATING PAKMAG’S 11 TH BIRTHDAY!

PARTY GUIDE HOME LEARNING

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE HOME: WOODEN WONDERS

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CONTENTS 6

Entertainment: Check It Out

9

The Thing Is with Bree James

10 Feature: Party Etiquette 13 Time-Saving Life Hacks 17

PakMag Needs You

21 Home Learning The New Homework 25 Principal’s Pen 29 The PakMag Experts 33 Health 35 Bump, Bub and Beyond:

New Child Care Subsidy 36 Bump, Bub and Beyond: WIN 39 What’s On Guide

Well, can you believe it? It’s June and PakMag is turning 11!

It seems two minutes ago since our big 10th Birthday Weekend but here we are a year later, and what a year it’s been!

We’ve had another year of amazing support from you, our readers. We’ve launched our Ambassador Program and a brand-new website. We’ve taken our digital arm further recently too with our brand-new YouTube channels and our Podcast which is coming soon.

To celebrate our birthday this year, after such great feedback from our event last year, we’re running the PakMag Expo at Brothers Leagues Club on Sunday 24th June from 9.00am to 3.00pm. It’ll be bigger and better than ever with over 50 stalls, family entertainment and heaps of prizes. It’s free entry so I hope to see you all there.

But until then, have a great month and don’t forget to tell them you read it in PakMag.

41 Mini Mag 48 AFL Snapped 50 Snapped 53 Cairns Vet: Why a Premium

Diet is Best for your Pets 54 Business 56 Home with Caro and Kingi:

Wooden Wonders 59 Healthy Recipes 61 Give Me 5 For Kids 63 Choosing a Childcare Centre

or Kindergarten 69 Mount Peter Early Learning 70 Celebrate: Happy Hoedown 73 Cairns Party Guide 77 School Holiday Guide

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

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief On the cover 2017 Winners Face of Cairns Central.

Junior Winner: Julia Thompson and Mini Winner: Ethan Tickell.

Clothing Stylist Pip Addison 0425 756 083 Clothing available Cairns Central Julia wears Lucy lace up floral dress in light pink $119.99 - Bardot - Myer / Junior jewel denim jacket $99.99 - Bardot - Myer / Sidney ankle boot in sand $39 - Target Ethan wears Bauhaus basket weave l/s shirt $39.95 - Myer / Slim fit chino in toast $44.95 - Myer / Eley senior canvas midtop in navy blue $20 - Target Cover Photography Blueclick Photography, www.blueclickphotography.com Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a PO Box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 / Unit 5, 78 Anderson St, Cairns fb facebook.com/pakmagcairns t #pakmag

Graphic Designers Clare Winter Sara Williams Marketing to Families Experts Lisa Gillman Dan Kendrick Sub-Editor Kate Moloney

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

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT Operation FUR-EVER Home

ECOfiesta 2018

When: Saturday, 2 June, 9.00am to 1.00pm Where: Cannon Park More Info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au

When: Sunday, 3 June, 10.00am to 7.00pm Where: Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal More Info: www.facebook.com/ECOeventsCairns Immerse yourself in a day of music, art, food and fashion at the premier waterfront venue, the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.

Be inspired by a massive expo of greentech and sustainable living solutions.

Bring the kids along for a jam-packed day of eco-activities and hands-on learning.

Celebrating today. Inspiring tomorrow.

Cairns Regional Council is joining forces with rehoming groups to find fur-ever homes for rescue cats and dogs.

Free Entry

The 78-Storey Treehouse When: Tuesday, 5 June, 10.00am, 1.00pm and 6.00pm Where: Tanks Arts Centre More Info: www.tanksartscentre.com They’re back, and coming to Cairns! The team behind the hit adaptations of The 13, 26, and 52-Storey Treehouses have come together once again to bring Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s bestseller The 78-Storey Treehouse to life on stage.

Bookings Essential.

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

Booking Required - Tickets on Sale

PakMag 2018 Expo When: Sunday, 24 June, 9.00am to 3.00pm Where: Brothers World of Entertainment More Info: www.pakmag.com.au Join PakMag at Brothers on Sunday, 24 June for a day of family fun, prizes, entertainment and over 50 family friendly stalls. We still have a couple of spaces left for businesses to get involved and showcase their products and services to local families, so head to www.pakmag.com.au to book. FREE ENTRY.

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Mount Sheridan Plaza Small Steps Morning Tea When: Tuesday, 19 June, 10.00am to 2.00pm Where: Mount Sheridan Plaza More Info: www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au There will be guest speakers, arts, crafts, a soft play area and more. First 150 families receive a FREE Goody Bag!

SAVE THE DATE The Cairns Show When: Wednesday, 18 to Friday, 20 July 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 an animal nursery, Noah's pig racing, and heaps of entertainment on the Cairns Regional Council Community Stage! Plus don't forget the Cairns Show has the best sideshow alley in the region!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show When: Tuesday, 31 July, 10.00am, 1.00pm and 6.00pm Where: Tanks Arts Centre More Info: www.tanksartscentre.com One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family.

Keep an eye on the PakMag Cairns Facebook page for your chance to WIN a family Pass! Tickets $17.85

The Thing Is

The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

Don’t you love it when people say “You need to take better care of yourself”. Especially when it’s someone who isn’t a mum, or was in the stone ages when they were raising their kids.

Society is constantly telling us we need to have the perfect outfit, perfect makeup and shoes, polished nails, styled hair and a nice tanned, toned body. It’s enough to make any woman want to stay home, never to be seen in the flesh again.

The thing is, sure, I loved it when I could maintain my physical appearance, but man it’s hard work. As mums, we are time-poor, but it’s important to remember that a little self-love can go a long way in making us look (and most importantly, feel) like a million bucks.

So here are my mum hacks.

Dry shampoo is my saving grace for dirty hair. This stuff can go on for days and give your hair that kinda fresh looking washed look without the hassle of actually washing and drying your hair. With the help of dry shampoo, five days is about the maximum time I can go in between washes.

Hairy legs? Pants are a girl’s best friend, and with the heat up here, long skirts are too! Much faster to whip one of those babies on. Pro tip: buy non iron ones if you are super lazy like me.

Toenails? I’ve had about seven layers of paint on before my nails looked like a really bad reno. By this stage, it’s closed-in shoe time. Then there is no way you are getting that off, so go to a non-English speaking shopping centre nail bar where they can talk about your dirty, mangey feet without you knowing (but you know),

you may have to pay extra. Then get Shellac, you’ll get another three to four months before the nail has grown so much it looks too bad!

Ladyscaping woes? Boyleg undies. Holds it all in.

Sometimes you may have to tuck in the sides, but hey, it’s just like long hair under a cap. If you do finally book in that wax appointment, they will trim first. Don’t do what I did and leave your undies on thinking you’re being all discreet. Hot wax sticks to undies and your partner will literally have to rip them off when you get home. Trust me, waxing a second time around with an already red and raw beaver is not fun. Last note on this topic, throw those undies out. Washing out the wax doesn’t work. You’ll put those wax contaminated undies on again and without seeing the wax, it will heat up and when it’s toilet time, you’re stuck again, and you’ll be heavy breathing trying to rip those undies off your fresh stubble in the work toilet. Then you’ll throw them in the bin and realise you have to free flap it for the rest of the day. A friend told me this story of course.

Mums we all do it. We try so hard to look after everyone else, and don’t spend the time or money on looking after ourselves. I am trying to get better at this stuff, so this month, join me, let’s burn those 5-year-old candles, and bathe in the bath bombs we got three Mothers Day’s ago. And use the stinky lavender soap. Every Sunday, rain, hail or red week - it’s mum’s night to spend an hour to have a bath, do her lady scaping, wash her hair, and make herself all pretty. So bugger off and leave us alone for an hour. Who’s with me?

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Party Etiquette STORY Kate Moloney Birthday parties are such an exciting time for kids; it is the one event of the year where it really is all about them!

As they eagerly count down the months, weeks and days, you have to admit that their excitement really is infectious.

But with their excitement also comes, for many parents, angst and worry about creating a party that will be remembered for all the ‘right’ reasons only.

We hope that these party etiquette tips and words of wisdom from our valued PakMag Ambassadors will help you navigate this sometimes-tricky party terrain: Guest List and Party Invites As much as we would all love to invite absolutely everyone to a party, the reality is that this, unfortunately, isn’t always possible. In the first few years, a birthday guest list is generally made up of family and family friends but as your child’s social group grows, they will start to want to have more of a say in who they want to invite to their party.

•• When distributing invites, be discreet! PakMag Ambassador, Victoria Hickey said, “As a teacher, I've been asked to pop invites into reading folders or school bags by party holders, so as not to offend or upset anyone that isn't receiving an invite. I’m usually asked to do this on a Friday.”

•• Electronic invites are also a great idea (and a cost saving). PakMag Ambassador, Jodie Woodford said, “My 3-year old’s party is coming up soon, and most who were invited are from our Mother’s Group, so I was able to invite them via text or Facebook.”

•• A golden rule - If you are going to invite ‘nearly’ all the class, then you should be inviting ‘everyone’. Selectively omitting only a few children is unacceptable.

•• You don’t have to reciprocate an invite your child received, however, do note; there generally is an expectation. If you can’t, then it is polite to advise the parent as to why, so they can discuss this with their child (or themselves).

Ambassador, Victoria Hickey said, “Siblings are always welcome and have always attended thus far, my children are only 2 and 4 though!”

•• If there is a cost involved with a party activity, like skating, then siblings are generally not paid for by the host.

•• Always ensure siblings know in advance that they are not ‘actual’ party guests and that they will not be receiving a party bag etc.

Gifts There is much debate on the subject of whether gifts should or shouldn’t be opened at the party.

•• For younger children, opening gifts at a party can be a recipe for disaster as guests may not only get bored or jealous watching, you also run the risk of gifts being played with and broken, leaving you with a heartbroken birthday child. An alternative is to take a couple of photos of your child opening each gift and their reaction (if good!) after the party and send these electronically to the giver as a thank you.

PakMag Ambassador, Jodie Woodford said, “We tend to not open any presents at the party and instead open at home so we can teach him to be thankful of all presents without an audience.”

•• If you do wish to open them at the party, then ensure there is order, and it is recommended that you put away the new gifts immediately.

•• Ensure your child does not gloat about their party or about being invited to a party. Discuss with them how there may be parties that they won’t be invited to too and how that would make them feel.

•• For school-aged kids, opening gifts at a party is a great way of teaching them how to receive gifts graciously. Ensure they are aware of the gift etiquette that they are always to open the card first. PakMag Ambassador, Alana Scalici said, “Teach your children how to receive the gift and to say thank you to both the child and the parent accompanying the child.”

•• If your child is upset about not being invited to a party, always respond with sympathy but see it as a great opportunity to help build up their resilience.

•• An acceptable amount to spend on a gift seems to range from $15.00 to $30.00 with the actual amount often being determined by how close a friend they are.

RSVPs

•• It really is the thought that counts. PakMag Ambassador, Alana Scalici said, “Spend what you can afford on a gift, I budget for gifts and set an amount.”

•• Always include an RSVP date and provide at least one or two ways for the invitee to respond to you, i.e. via phone, text or email.

•• As the host, it is totally acceptable to send a friendly reminder to invitees if they haven’t RSVP’d to you.

PakMag Ambassador, Stacey Borzi said, “RSVP’s are a nightmare, I’m just persistent and chase up. We all get busy, and sometimes they just forget to reply.”

•• Always RSVP ASAP, especially if your child is unable to attend. If you are unsure, also communicate this with the host and discuss your situation.

Siblings •• If it is unavoidable that siblings attend, ensure you advise the host, most will not mind. PakMag

•• Let kids have a say in gifts (within reason) as they do tend to know what their friends like.

•• If considering a gift that might be even slightly controversial for a child you don’t know well, e.g. a gun or makeup, it is a good idea to check with the parent first. PakMag Ambassador, Victoria Hickey said, “I would definitely check with things that not everyone likes or allows their children to have if I don't know.”

Navigating the tricky terrain of a party really can be simple if you just remember that party etiquette really is all about consideration! Be considerate in all you do and whether you are the host of, or your child is attending a party, you will be sure to hit all the right etiquette notes.

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Parenting

Time-SAVING Life Hacks STORY Janelle May

Time is one of our most valuable assets, yet we tend to waste it, kill it or spend it rather than investing it. Being organised is not just a case of having your week planned, but more importantly, it’s about how it creates more time for you to spend that time doing the things that you truly care about.

With this in mind, I thought I would share some of my favourite ‘life hacks’: In the kitchen:

Easy peel boiled eggs – Add baking soda or vinegar to the water when boiling eggs for easier shell removal.

Both substances permeate the eggshells and help in removing the shell with little fuss.

Slow down ripening tomatoes - Store tomatoes stem end down as this prevents air from entering and moisture from exiting the scar where the tomato once attached to the vine. Storing them at room temperature rather than in the fridge also makes them last longer.

Make citrus fruits even juicer - To get the most juice, refrigerate then microwave them for 15 to 20 seconds, roll citrus fruits before squeezing, cut them lengthwise, and use a pair of tongs to squeeze.

Speed up ripening – A paper bag can morph a banana from green to yellow or a peach from crunchy to juicy as the concentrated ethylene gas helps them to ripen faster.

Pizza Scissors – Use scissors to cut pizza instead of a pizza cutter. You won’t pull cheese everywhere, and it cuts right through the toppings!

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Don’t waste your time flipping - When roasting items such as chips and veggies, pre-heating your tray eliminates the need to flip halfway through.

Save fresh herbs for later use - Use an ice-cube tray or muffin tin to freeze fresh chopped herbs in water, olive oil or stock for later use.

Easily remove eggshell fragment from a bowl – Wet your finger with water and then put it next to the shell particle and the shell will be drawn to your finger.

Fuss-free microwave cleaning - Pop a watersoaked sponge in the microwave and let it cruise around the turntable for a minute. This helps to loosen any caked-on food making it easier to wipe away, plus it also helps to disinfect the sponge too. Try adding some lemon slices to a cup of water for a microwave aromatic boost!

Handy conversions and substitutions – Have you been caught mid-recipe by imperial measurements or by thinking you had an item only to find that you don’t?

We have you covered with a handy printable Kitchen Conversions and Substitutes chart available on www.pakmag.com.au Lunchbox hacks: Avoid brown apple slices - Secure a sliced apple with a rubber band, this stops the air getting to the inside which is what makes it go brown.

Pre-chop food for the week – Foods like cubes of cheese or slices of watermelon can be pre-chopped and kept in separate containers for easy packing of lunch boxes each morning.

Snack stations - Dole out snacks into containers over the weekend, store in either the fridge or cupboard, depending on the items, and grab-and-go all week long.

Perfect for after-school snacks too.

Silicone cupcake liners – These make perfect snack separators as they are lightweight, easy to wash, and colourful.

Leftover mini frittata snacks - Divide your cut up leftovers and favourite veggies into muffin trays, top with an egg and milk mix, add cheese and bake.

No waste, no mess and no fuss!

Freeze water inside your water bottle - Some water bottles are hard to get ice inside, so instead fill them a quarter of the way full and then lay them on their side

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and freeze. Then fill with water, and the water stays cold as the ice melts.

Lunches list - Make a list of 12-15 different lunch ideas that you can rotate through for daily inspiration.

If you are stuck for ideas, then check out our printable Lunchbox Planner at www.pakmag.com.au, you can even add some of your kid’s personal favourites to this list.

Sponge ice pack - Freeze a wet sponge then place it in a zip-lock sandwich bag to use as a freezer block in their lunch box to keep their lunch cool. The frozen sponge is also usable as a handy-sized ice-pack.

A bag of jokes or notes - Pre-cut some notes and jokes and place in a bag that you can quickly grab one from each morning to add to your kids’ lunch boxes, this is sure to put a smile on their faces.

Miscellaneous: Pain-free splinter removal - Make a thick paste with baking soda and water and rub it on the site of the splinter. This ‘magic potion’ will draw the splinter out in a few minutes.

Glitter spills - Glitter is no match for a lint roller, clean up nightmare glitter spills with ease.

Untangle doll hair - Fill a small bottle with water and 2 tablespoons of fabric softener to create a wash that will easily detangle doll hair. Dish liquid and hair conditioner also work for this!

Mess-free painting (sensory play) - Place some paint inside of a large zip-lock bag and seal to create a ‘paint Etch A Sketch’. Let their fingers, paint free, create magic images over and over.

Remove crayon – If your little Picassos have expressed their creativity with crayon on your walls then easily remove it with the help of WD-40.

Our time is precious, and our time with our children is even more precious. Make the most of your time by trying some of these, my favourite handy ‘life hacks’ and spend more of your time doing the things that make you and your family happy.

PakMag loves providing our readers with helpful parenting tips and tools, so much so, that on our new website we’ve included a Resources page full of helpful downloads just for you. Be sure to check it out at www.pakmag.com.au

Sharing The Love

PakMag Needs You!

Many of you reading this will know the PakMag story.

You’ll know that Bree began the magazine to help families in the Far North be better connected within their community 11 years ago. You’ll know that we now reach over 72,000 people every month with our three magazines, PakMag Cairns, Townsville and Mackay, and thousands more through our digital channels.

And you’ll know that giving back is at our very core; having run over 400 free events attended by over 300,000 local families, created the PakMag Mobile Parents Room (the first of its kind in Australia), printed more than 2.7 million magazines which are free for readers, raised well over $150,000 for local charities, given away more than $500,000 in prizes and helped thousands of small businesses to grow their share of the family market.

But did you know that we need your help to do all this, to continue doing this and to do more of this?

As a company, we’ve never put pressure on our readers or asked for help, but with the changing landscape of our industry, we need your help to continue to provide our community with this much-loved resource.

PakMag is more than just a magazine. Our digital arm is now a huge part of what we do, and with our new website just launching, we have a goal of reaching 100,000 PakClub Members by the end of the year.

It’s a big goal, but if we do this, it will mean that we will be able to continue providing daily content for parents.

But, more than that, we’ll be able to provide more free stuff, more product discounts and more prizes to you, our loyal readers.

We’re a well-known resource in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay but our aim is to take PakMag to the national, and eventually, global stage. To do this, we not only need to build our brand on a local scale (through the magazine and our social media), we also need to show PakMag is a voice of authority in the parenting space nationally. And there are two ways we’ll do this; 1) we’ll provide the best content, freebies, discounts and prizes to families all over Australia and 2) We’ll build Bree’s personal profile to show the world just how credible we are in this space, much like Mia Freedman or Constance Hall.

But why does your support matter? Well, PakMag as a brand is able to run as a result of family-friendly businesses choosing the magazine, the website, or our social media to promote their products or services through paid mediums. But without us proving that we are loved in the community, by you, they’d have no reason to choose us. This is where we need your help!

So how you can support PakMag in this next step of our journey?

Digital proof counts a LOT in business. Not only is PakMag in an industry that competes with Google, Facebook, TV, Radio and all other media, we’re also competing with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Kerry Packer who have an endless supply of money… and huge social media proof.

We certainly don’t have that (yet), and realistically we sometimes have to choose between giving someone a job or whether we invest in new office chairs. So we need you, our loyal NQ readers to help us BIG TIME to

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grow our social status globally. “I’ve been nervous to take this next step,” Bree says. “But I so badly want to help parents raise incredible kids and provide resources, tips and advice to more than just NQ, so I hope you can help us and embrace this step with us.”

Here is a checklist of everything we would LOVE your help with if you are a parent who wants a chance to win prizes, learn, and have fun!

Digital Check List

Head to www.pakmag.com.au and sign up to PakClub. This is a FREE club for parents who want to stay up to date, receive offers, discounts and more. PLUS, you’ll get access to our digital publication, “PakMag” which features celebrity interviews, great prizes and discounts.

On Instagram, follow “breegjames” (Bree’s business account), “pakmag_online” (PakMag’s national account) and “pakmag_fnq” (PakMag’s account for our NQ readers).

On YouTube, subscribe to “Bree TV” (for Bree’s look

at the parenting and business world), “PakMag TV”

(for amazing videos for parents and kids) and “Parents and Kids of North Queensland” (for

local videos)

Join Our "Give it A Go Group-for Parents" group on Facebook. This is for parents looking for inspiration and advice on things they want to give a go, from travel to recipes and parenting techniques.

Follow “PakMag” on Pinterest.

Follow “PakMag” on Facebook - this is our global page for parents, as well as “PakMag Cairns”.

Rate us on “PakMag Cairns”, and “PakMag” on Facebook, leave us a testimonial about how we help you or what you love about our platforms.

Like the new “Bree James” Facebook page.

Real World Check List If you visit one of our advertisers, let them know “I read it in PakMag”.

If you visit ANY business in town, ask them, “Do you offer a bonus for PakMag readers?”

Snap a picture: if you’re at a local event, doing something in the local community or you see something that PakMag readers should know about, snap a picture and send it to us by using #pakmag share on Instagram or by sending us a message via your local PakMag Facebook page.

If you have an interest in business or entrepreneurship: Like the new “Bree James” Facebook page.

Subscribe to the Bree James blog (head to www.breejames.com.au).

Subscribe to Bree’s YouTube channel, “Bree TV”.

Follow “The Business Over Breakfast Podcast” that Bree co-hosts with Australia’s #1 business author Andrew Griffiths (Search in your podcast App and “follow” the podcast).

If you are a parent and a business owner, join the new Facebook group “Parentpreneur - For the Brave Raising A Business & A Family”. It’s a place where you can ask for tips and advice on business and family with likeminded Parentpreneurs.

Some of these are brand new, so there are zero followers at this stage, so please invite your friends and help us reach our targets in no time!

Extra tips and hints for the ultra keen and ultra helpful!

Facebook: ensure you are “following” our pages and groups not just “liking” it, Facebook constantly changes algorithms, so if you “follow” and put on notifications, you won’t miss any of our posts, and we won’t have to give more money to Facebook that doesn’t stay in our community.

Add @pakmag.com.au and @breejames.com to your safe senders list on your email, then you won’t miss our special deals, information and competitions. We promise not to spam you!

Comment, like, share, participate and offer help on all of our social media channels! We have plenty of great content. Got a family member visiting?

Send them the link to our NQ Family Travel Guide.

Someone having a baby? Send them the link to our NQ Baby & Toddler Guide. Someone new to town?

Tell them to pick up a PakMag and do the above.

Share our videos, comment, tag - it all helps.

Submit a story about your family. Our new “Families of PakMag” series features families from all across Australia and we’d love to feature you (head to www.pakmag.com.au).

Submit your interest in being a cover star (head to www.pakmag.com.au).

Join us as an ambassador, if you LOVE PakMag and want to be part of what we do, head to www.pakmag.com.au and apply.

Use these hashtags when you post on social media if you want us to share your content:

For parents - #pakmag, #pakmagshare, #pakmagparent

For Business owners - #parentpreneurshare, #parentpreneurmob, #breejames

Follow Bree James on LinkedIn.

Check out this story in our online mag for handy clickable links to all of the above steps.

Follow “breegjames” and “Parentpreneur_mob” on Instagram.

Thanks so much if you did one or all of these things.

We really appreciate it!

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Education

Home learning the new homework STORY Meg O’Donnell (B.Ed, SAHM) Homework is dreaded in many homes, not only by the student but in many cases by the parent as well.

Students often hate that they must spend their home time working, and parents dread being the hard taskmaster, forcing them to continue and complete.

In a world where our language is constantly changing and evolving to adjust to new concepts and understandings, the term ‘homework’ has been placed on the chopping block. The negative connotations of the word invoke a sense of dread even before getting started. After all, the very definition of the word ‘work’ is defined as, “Sustained physical or mental effort to overcome obstacles and achieve an objective or result.”

Even its definition sounds unpleasant.

‘Learn’ on the other hand, is defined as “Gaining knowledge or understanding of, or skill in, by study, instruction or experience.” Home ‘work’ is seen as more the end result, where home ‘learning’ is about the journey and how we get there.

As well as having a negative undertone in the very title, some homework has also been proven to, at best, have very little impact on a student’s understanding, and at worst, it becomes detrimental. Parents are often unable to provide the same teaching techniques that are applied in the classroom, leading to their children getting even more confused. Alternatively, students are struggling without assistance. The whole experience can lead to negative attitudes towards whole concepts, and it has forced the education system to look for an alternative - ‘home learning’ over ‘home work’.

Make no mistake; they haven’t simply changed the name and kept the concepts the same. Home learning is about creating a different mode of learning for the students, where they can continue to grow their knowledge, but in a less structured environment. Tasks such as “Learn your home address off by heart”, “Clean your screen and check your headphones are working” and “Help your family with the gardening and talk about water usage”

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are now gracing our children’s home learning pages.

Tasks that might not seem educational but serve their own powerful purpose.

These activities are helping our children develop cognitive memory techniques, technology skills vital for their generation, and a greater awareness of the society they live in and their own personal impact. Whilst students will still need to practise some mathematics and will of course, at times, have some more structured activities that seem more reminiscent of homework, there is a bigger shift to a more ‘whole learning’, where the parent and student are able to engage and interact with the lessons with more confidence.

For those parents whose children are making the change to home learning, here are some tips that can help: 1. Set aside a regular time.

Whilst home learning is designed not to be as structured as homework; it still needs its own time.

Setting aside time where both child and parent are present and able to focus is a great start. Most parents find that the most effective time for home learning is the same as for homework; straight after school with an afternoon snack, before the dinner rush and bedtime routines. Usually, a session will take no longer than 30 minutes (and may be less depending on age).

2. Keep distractions to a minimum.

There is a difference between allowing your child to get slightly distracted or go off track whilst still learning, and simply having the television on in the background while they work. Some distractions are welcome. We are, after all, encouraging our children to take a more active role in their learning. But we don’t need the negative distractions; the technology that doesn’t require thinking and learning. Try to keep the area ‘negative’ distraction free (especially if you only have limited time!)

3. Allow your child to fail and try again.

This is an important one. Students (and everyone else for that matter) learn more from failure than they do from success. So often we spend so much time trying to ‘get it right’, but for many, it is not until they have ‘got it wrong’ that they can see the error, and therefore the correct way. By letting our children try, (even when we know it won’t work), we are allowing them the chance to really learn something for themselves. Doing this can almost guarantee that they will come away with a much better knowledge of the correct answer because rather

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than just being told ‘what’ something is, they will have experienced the ‘why’ for themselves.

4. Get enthusiastic, but not too involved.

Parent participation is wonderful. Every teacher dreams of a class full of enthusiastic parents who want their children to thrive. What isn’t wonderful though, is when the parents (perhaps pressed for time, perhaps perfectionists) end up doing the brunt of the work for their child. Teachers don’t need to know that Dad knows his times tables, or that Mum can write a persuasive argument. They need to know if your child can. A teacher would rather see that your child is lacking in a skill, so they can put some steps in place to help.

5. Set a good example.

Children take so much in, and we need to make sure that we are setting good examples for them. We can tell them until we are blue in the face that education is important, but unless we are also demonstrating an appreciation and passion for learning, they aren’t going to believe us. Do your children ever see you reading a book? Handling finances? Discussing world issues with other people? Showing them a role model who has a willingness to continue learning every day is a great start.

6. Read! Read! Read!

Reading is always going to be important. It is one life skill that simply NEEDS to be taught. Instead of the old ‘readers’ that children used to be sent home with, your child may have the choice to choose their own books to read or do more activities that require reading, such as helping mum with a recipe for dinner or reading instructions for a new program. Whatever it may be, encourage your child to read. Whether that is finding some books specific to their interests or encouraging them to assist more with directions; reading is reading.

It doesn’t particularly matter what the topic is, only that they are reading.

7. Keep the lines of communication open.

Lastly, no one expects you to do this all alone. Teachers are there for guidance and ideas and are more than happy to arrange a time to talk, call or email about any issues you are having. Once again, it’s important to make sure that you understand; they would much rather know if you (or your child) are struggling so that they can help, rather than think everything is working fine only to discover later down the track how far behind they have gotten.

Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN St Clare’s School, Tully

St Rita’s SCHOOL, SOUTH JOHNSTONE

Narelle Harney

Greg Hoare

It’s a well-known fact that sport brings people together. Whether it’s a collective unity in supporting the same team, or the love of a sport which forms the basis of communication through language barriers, sport can connect people the world over.

On a small scale, this is how I view our school community, as sport is at the core of much that we do here at St Clare’s. We play host to the annual Tully District Touch Carnival which brings together ten schools with twenty four teams from around the district. Not only does it see the teams bonding with one another, this event, and others, acts as a platform for community bonding too.

Many parents generously donate their time and effort to supporting their children and schools at these events.

So, as you can imagine, students, teachers, parents and myself are all excited for the St. Clare’s Athletics Days coming up mid this month. I’ve been witness to the effort being put in to prepare for these events and can’t wait to cheer on all involved! May the best house win! secretary.tully@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stclares.qld.edu.au

Isn’t community wonderful?

I have always been proud of the sense of community I’ve felt here at St Rita’s. This is my second term at the school and I feel like I’m part of the family.

I know that’s how many of the students and parents feel too.

Since I first arrived, I instantly felt that one of the best things about St Rita’s School is the active and engaged community with the school’s interests at heart.

They say actions speak louder than words, and never has this been truer than when I tell you exactly what our school community has done to ensure St Rita’s is the best it can be. Over the last 12 months, parents have worked hard to raise over $50,000 for a new playground, which is almost complete.

I love the excitement that is building up in the children when they walk past the near-finished playground, so I can’t wait to see their smiling faces when they first step foot on it! principal.johnstone@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stritascps.qld.edu.au

Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail Liam Kenny When it comes to raising children, we all know that it’s not always an easy ride. A myriad of issues (many unforeseen) can crop up at any time, and as parents (and teachers) it can sometimes be difficult to know how to deal with them.

At Good Counsel Primary School, we take a holistic approach to learning, not only educating children but also taking time to give parents and carers tools to deal with parenting conundrums they may come across. That’s why on June 25th and 26th Australia’s favourite parenting author and educator Maggie Dent will be presenting to staff and the community.

Maggie’s experiences include teaching, counselling, working with youth suicide prevention and aged care, as well as being a mother of four. Maggie is an advocate for the healthy, common-sense raising of children in order to strengthen families and communities. She is a passionate, positive voice for children of all ages.

This will be Maggie’s 7th visit to Good Counsel Primary and each year she has her audience in raptures, as she presents her serious message while recounting hilarious tales of parenthood and sharing practical parenting advice. Topics this year include: “Dare to be an Exceptional Teacher”, “Bring back Play” and “Taming the Stress Monster”. All welcome. For bookings please contact the school office on 4061 2994. principal@gcps.qld.edu.au www.gcps.qld.edu.au

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Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN St Anthony’s School, Dimbulah

Mackillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Kath Porter

Luke Reed

After such a busy term we are all certainly looking forward to the holidays. This Term has seen the staff, students and parents of St Anthony’s school involved in many community events such as the Annual Wheelbarrow Race and the Lions Festival. Each year it provides an opportunity for our small school to raise much needed funds to help buy equipment and provide those extra resources for our students to access.

Caring for the babies, toddlers and Kindy kids at MacKillop

We have also been heavily involved in Athletics this term hosting not only our own school sports day but the district Walsh River Sports for all schools in the Walsh River catchment. We are also proud to see several of our students selected for the Regional Cross Country and travel to Cairns to compete.

To end the term we look forward to celebrating NAIDOC with our students. Our Indigenous Liaison Officer has gone above and beyond to prepare an outstanding day of fun events and information from guest speakers to support this year’s theme, “Because of her, we can…” principal.dimbulah@cns.catholic.edu.au www.sta.qld.edu.au

Great News! Tenders have just been called for the construction of a Long Day Care Centre to be established on the grounds of MacKillop Catholic College. This is a $2m investment by Cairns Catholic Early Learning and Care.

This fantastic new facility will care for children from babies through to school age. A Kindy program for four-year-old’s will prepare them for the smoothest of transitions into big-school.

The MacKillop Long Day Care Centre will be situated adjacent to our Prep Unit playground. Beautifully appointed and landscaped gardens will allow day-care and Prep kids to interact in a safe and natural environment.

Construction will commence mid-year in readiness for opening early New Year 2019.

Keep the kids learning together at MacKillop Catholic College! office.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au

ST Joseph’s JOSEPH’S School, SCHOOL, Atherton ATHERTON St Catholic Education on behalf of Donna Maxsted At St Joseph’s, we recognise the importance of parents as first educators of their children and strive to build partnerships that recognise and foster this relationship.

Each year we engage with our new Prep families as part of our transition to school to equip them with information and skills to assist them in preparing their child for school. We provide a number of resources they can utilise at home to build school readiness through early literacy and numeracy activities which easily fit into family life.

Recently, we also held a reading workshop for parents to inform them of how we teach reading at St Joseph’s and what they can do at home to reinforce classroom activities. This session was extremely well received by parents and we are organising a second session for those parents who were not able to attend previously. We also have an extremely active P&F committee at St Joseph’s who focus heavily on building parent partnerships between home and school and actively seek to support parents’ needs in their role as parents and educators. principal.atherton@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjoeys.qld.edu.au

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Expert Advice

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS COLLIER LAWYERS Dear Nardine, what happens if I don’t have a Will?

If you die without a Will, you are said to have died intestate. In Queensland, the laws of intestacy apply, and your estate is divided according to a formula and goes to your next of kin (i.e. spouse, de facto, children, grandchildren). If there is no spouse or children, then the estate will be divided between other family members (i.e. parents, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, then grandparents, then uncles, aunts and cousins).

Next of kin does not include in-laws, a step-parent, a mother-in-law or a father-in-law.

The only way to ensure your estate goes to the people you want to benefit is to make a valid Will and keep it up to date. Everyone over 18 should have a Will.

Making a will is quick, easy and not expensive. It will save your next of kin uncertainty and stress. You will also save on the extra legal costs that can potentially be involved. For my full answer visit www.pakmag.com.au

TALK TIME SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Dear Teagan, what kind of things happen at a speech pathology session and will my child/I be given exercises to practise at home?

Most children will start with some form of assessment, so we can understand where your child is at and what they need support with. From here we set some goals with the family and a plan for how they will be achieved.

Therapy for children is fun! It is often play-based with maximal learning, and we ensure your child is motivated and feeling success. Many issues can be automatic and habitual, and it requires a concious, repeated effort to encourage lasting change.

Some families like a very clear set of instructions for home practise and some families prefer strategies they can slip into their daily routines. We find a way that will work for you and your child.

KELLY WEALTH Dear Kelly Wealth, I am only in my thirties, but now my parents are retiring, it’s got me thinking. Is there anything I should be doing now to give myself a better retirement?

Start early! There are many different ways that you can approach your retirement planning, and much of it depends on your individual situation. Some of the general considerations are, paying down your non-deductible debt as early as possible to free up cash flow and contributing to an investment or superannuation fund.

Superannuation is a very tax effective retirement planning tool, but you cannot access those funds until you retire, while you can keep access if you invest into either property or a share portfolio.

Check your superannuation, many of the 'default' investment options are very conservative. Assets that you do not need to access for 10+ years should be invested for long-term growth, and you may want to consider a more aggressive investment option. As always, seek professional advice and guidance. For my full answer visit www.pakmag.com.au

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Expert Advice

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS PROACTIVE PHYSIO

SUNBIRD ORTHODONTICS

Dear Annemarie, my 6-month-old has cerebral palsy.

What will her physiotherapy journey look like?

Dear Dr Bobby, does fluoride help with the fight against tooth decay?

When a parent presents with a 6-month-old child with cerebral palsy, the first thing a physiotherapist will do is ask a lot of questions about the pregnancy, birth, how the child is moving now, and where the child is at with their developmental milestones.

The appropriate use of fluoride in dentistry is a potent weapon in the fight against tooth decay.

When combined with a sensible diet and good oral hygiene, using fluoride toothpaste 2-3 times a day dramatically reduces our risk of tooth decay, to the point where most of us can realistically expect to keep our natural teeth for our entire lives. Supplemental fluoride can also come in the form of tablets, drops and gels.

The physiotherapist will do a thorough physical assessment to look at the child’s abilities and inabilities to find out where the child is at in his or her gross motor development (sitting after rolling, crawling after sitting, etc.), so as to determine what the next step should be.

If a child has cerebral palsy, a physiotherapist can assist them in reaching milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, standing and walking or help with getting equipment to assist with their daily living and mobility (wheelchairs, tricycles, etc.). Physiotherapy can also assist in preventing secondary complications due to a disability, such as contracture (joint stiffness), and joint pain prevention in cerebral palsy.

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Children should start using a children’s fluoride toothpaste from the moment their first tooth appears.

Giving babies a soft toothbrush, lightly coated in children’s fluoride toothpaste, to chew on before the first tooth appears means your baby is already quite familiar with the toothbrush and the taste when the time comes to use their brush correctly.

Ensuring your child sees a dental professional from the moment their first teeth appear, will help them in their fight against tooth decay. For my full answer visit www.pakmag.com.au

DR ELIZABETH JACKSON Dear Dr Liz, my periods are really heavy and painful. What can I do to make them better?

Women have times in their lives when periods can be problematic. If you want to try over-the-counter medications, you could trial paracetamol or ibuprofen at the time of your period.

It is also safe to skip your period. If you are on the pill, you can try skipping or having a period every three to four months. You can visit a doctor to see if you are eligible for devices like the Mirena or Implanon that can often lighten or stop your periods.

Other treatments depend on your fertility stage, e.g. if you have completed your family, endometrial ablation or hysterectomy are options to manage period problems.

It is worth taking the time to consult with a gynaecologist to see what options are available to help with your individual situation.

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Health

HEALTH Can a person’s DNA determine how their body will best respond to diet and exercise?

STORY Calanna Whole Health Plarmacy Yes. New evidence comes to light every day about the meaning of specific genetic results and how they can help guide our lifestyle choices.

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month STORY Dr Bernard Chin, Cairns Gastroenterology For a Gastroenterologist, June is a particularly bittersweet time of the year. Sweet, because bowel cancer, whilst being the second most common internal cancer in Australia, is also largely preventable. In fact, the National Bowel Cancer program is set to be completely rolled out in the next 12 months to screen ALL Australians over the age of 50 for early and treatable Bowel Cancer.

Your body has genes that determine how your muscles work and others that control how your body digests and stores energy. In that way, understanding your genetic profile or your DNA can help you understand the best diet and exercise for your body.

Our DNA determines how we break down different foods, which in turn impacts how our bodies respond to what we eat. Similarly, some people are built for speed, while others are built for distance. These things are dependent on your muscle twitch fibres and all can be revealed by a simple pain free cheek swab.

Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy offer the MyDNA Fitness and Wellness Test to help plan your exercise and diet. Whether your goal is weight loss, maintaining weight, building muscle, strength or endurance.

The bitterness comes from the realisation that only about a third of all eligible Australians participate in the program despite being mailed a FREE testing kit. As is common in most areas of healthcare, men seem to have a lower screening rate despite being at higher risk of bowel cancer.

Australians need to work hard to overcome the ‘yuck factor’ of bowel cancer screening and realise that the program really does save lives. Screening avoids unnecessary suffering and early mortality.

Colonoscopy is the procedure required if a positive test is detected. This involves a bowel cleanse, mild sedation at day surgery and an examination of the large bowel with a long thin camera. Patients have no awareness of the test if done with an anaesthetist, as it is in the private sector.

Precancerous growths called polyps can be removed, thus preventing bowel cancer.

Early bowel cancer detected with a positive screen has a survival rate of around 95%. Now that’s a number that brings a smile to any Gastroenterologist! If you have friends, colleagues and loved ones over 50, this (indeed at any time of the year) is a good time to make sure they are reminded to get tested.

Natural Evolution Foods Pre-mix Range Natural Evolution’s premix range is combined with all Australian grown and made base flour components. Locally famous Green Banana Multi-Fibre, Australian buckwheat flour for texture and protein, Australian chia seeds for protein and omega 3 and to round it off Australian rice flour. Easy, gluten-free recipes that the whole family will enjoy at your fingertips. Available at select Calanna Whole Health Pharmacies.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

New Child Care Subsidy makes Kindergarten Programs more Affordable STORY Lisa Summer-Hayes, Project Lead, Child Care Subsidy Campaign The year before school is so important for young children. It’s where they learn the skills to develop the confidence they need to make a smooth transition to school.

Getting off to a good start at school can make a big difference to a child’s success in later years, but worryingly one in five children are starting school developmentally vulnerable. This means they are behind their peers in one or more domains of social, emotional, language and cognitive, communication and general knowledge, or physical development. The evidence shows that children who start behind tend to stay behind.

The evidence also shows that access to a high quality early learning program before school halves the chance of a child starting school with a developmental vulnerability, which makes news of more generous financial support for kindergarten children great for parents.

Kindergarten programs have just become more affordable From the 2nd of July, the Government’s new Child Care Subsidy offers 36 hours per fortnight of subsidy for

children attending a kindergarten program at a centrebased day care service in the year before school (ie. in the year that is two years before grade one of school) to all families earning less than $350,000 per year. That’s six hours per fortnight more than the current level of support from various State and Territory Governments.

This is great news for families during the critical year before school. And even better is that families who are eligible for the new Child Care Subsidy don’t need to meet the new activity test in order to qualify for this subsidy payment – that means that regardless of how much work or recognised activity you and your partner do, you may still be entitled to receive generous payments to offset the cost of attending a kindergarten program. The amount of the subsidy will depend on you and your partner’s combined family income.

You can learn more about the new Child Care Subsidy, and get an estimate of your subsidy payments via the Goodstart estimator - www.goodstart.org.au/ subsidy-estimator With over 200 centres across Queensland, find your local centre today. To book a tour, call 1800 222 543 or search ‘Goodstart’.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

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

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Prize also includes: Dreambaby®’s Ezy-Fit Strollerbuddy® Phone Holder and Drink Holder, EZY-Reach Organiser and Dreambaby® Stroller Fans in two different colour combinations.

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Can you laugh CaN without leaking?

Saving little lives – Red Nose Day

STORY Kate Moloney

STORY Kate Moloney

Incontinence affects over 5 million Aussies according to The Continence Foundation of Australia, who are working to remove the stigma surrounding bladder and bowel troubles by using humour to get people talking.

Red Nose is a charity with a vision of a future where no child dies suddenly and unexpectedly during pregnancy, infancy or in childhood. They passionately believe that they can put an end to this through worldclass research, advocacy and education.

Continence Foundation of Australia CEO, Rowan Cockerell said, “We know that many people laugh off their leaking as a normal part of getting older or after having a baby. But it is not normal and has a serious negative impact on daily life for millions of women, men and children.”

This year, the Continence Foundation of Australia has an exciting new awareness campaign called Laugh Without Leaking that features Ambassador Bev Killick, an actress, comedian and mother of two who lives with incontinence. Bev said, “If having a laugh gets people asking for help for their bladder and bowel leaks, then I believe comedy really can cure incontinence.” Check out the page www.laughwithoutleaking.com.au The message that you don’t have to put up with incontinence is quickly spreading across Australia due to the support of comedy shows, councils, libraries and schools all promoting that help is available, and that most bladder and bowel problems can be better managed or treated and, in many cases, even cured without surgery.

During World Incontinence Week, 18 to 24 June, make your life a life where you can laugh without leaking by seeking assistance from your local GP, Physio or specialists who provide Inconti-Laser treatments.

Advice is also available by calling the free National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66 or by visiting continence.org.au to download fact sheets, flyers and brochures.

To fund this, however, Red Nose relies on their partnerships with small businesses and corporations and on the generosity of the general community through their fundraising events and their major fundraiser, Red Nose Day, being held this year on Friday 29th June.

You can help Red Nose raise these much-needed funds that will go towards continued research, educational kits for new parents and counselling sessions for families affected by sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child by simply doing one of the following: •• Create your own fundraising page, challenge yourself to wear a red nose for a day and simply ask your friends and family to support you.

•• Host your own unique fundraising event, whether it’s a morning tea or a dress up party, this is a great way to raise funds.

•• Volunteer to help by hitting the streets on June 29th selling Red Nose Day products.

•• Show your support by buying Red Nose Day products online or you can buy them locally at Spotlight, Big W Earlville, CUA Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Big W Atherton or Soul Pattison in Innisfail.

The work of Red Nose really does make a difference, since risk reduction campaigns began the lives of 9,967 babies have been saved. Show your support this Red Nose Day, Friday 29th June, and help them to continue their amazing work. Visit www.rednoseday.com.au

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WHAT’S ON JUNE JUNE FRIDAY 1 JUNE

SATURDAY 2 JUNE

The Annual Freshwater Christian College Fair Freshwater Christian College www.freshwatercc.qld.edu.au 4:30pm / Free / Family

Cairns Invitational Professional Bull Riding Cairns Convention Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 5.15pm / $45 - $146 / Family

Cosmic Psychos Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.30pm / $31.50 / 18+

Pizza Making Kid’s Cooking Class Modern Pantry www.modernpantry.com.au 2.00pm / $48.56 / Ages 6+

Entrepreneurs Coffee Morning Runs until 29 June Paradiso Cafe Cairns hello@yepcairns.com 7.00am / Free / Adult Mayor’s Charity Golf Day Cairns Golf Club www.cairns.qld.gov.au Check Website Donna Davis: Unseen Runs until 14 June Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website / Free / Family Angela Meyer ‘Grammars of Ornament - Windows in Time’ Runs until 14 June Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website / Free / Family Supported Adult Art Workshops - Ceramics Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 9.30am / $25 / Adult N.Q. Weaving 2018 Exhibition and Workshops Runs until 14 June Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website / Free / Family

2018 Mega Indian Culture and Food Festival Edge Hill State School facebook.com/ cairnsindianassociation 4.30pm / Free / Family Dan Sultan: Killer Solo Tour Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.00pm / $40 / Adult The Women’s Adventure Film Tour - Fundraiser Event Cairns Botanic Gardens www.trybooking.com 7.00pm / Check Website / Family It’s Game Time - Trivia Night Aloomba State School 4056 1132 6.30pm / $20 / Adult Operation Fur-Ever Home Pet Adoption Day Cairns Region www.cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family SUNDAY 3 JUNE Buckets and Beats at Suprimo Suprimo www.suprimocairns.com.au 2.00pm / Check Website / Family

Shine It Up Cairns Cairns Convention Centre www.humanitix.com 7.00pm / $59 - $120 / Adult Cairns ECOfiesta 2018 Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal facebook.com/ECOeventsCairns 10.00am / Free / Family TUESDAY 5 JUNE The 78-Storey Treehouse Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website / $17.85 / Ages 6 - 12 Qigong Tuesday Classes Runs until 26 June AG Physio Manunda 0428 846 799 11.00am / $10 / Adult Minecraft Hour of Code Manunda Libraries www.cairnslibrary.com.au 3.30pm / Free / Family WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE Cairns Airport Adventure Festival Runs until 11 June Various Locations www.cairns.qld.gov.au Check Website

With Triple M’s Maddi

SATURDAY 9 JUNE Yemen Blues Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $36.75 / Youth+ Neighbourhood Watch Woree Community Markets Woree State High School nhw.woree.markets@gmail.com 8.00am / Free / Family Tropical Arts Theatre Workshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 11.30am / Free / Family Gordonvale Animal Walks and Talks Norman Park, Gordonvale www.cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family Cairns District Biggest Ever Display of Wheels Cairns Show Grounds Facebook.com/CareForCiara 12.00pm / Gold Coin / Family SUNDAY 10 JUNE

THURSDAY 7 JUNE

Stand Up Comedy Show Suprimo www.suprimocairns.com.au 8.30pm / Free / Family

Junior Ukes Runs until 21 June Buzz Music www.buzzmusic.co 4.30pm / Free / Under 12

Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Palm Cove www.ap.ironman.com 7.35am / Free / Family

FRIDAY 8 JUNE

TUESDAY 12 JUNE

Small Group Workshop with Briget Kelly Y(E)P hello@yepcairns.com 5.30pm / Free / Adult

Small Group Workshop with Eva Grabner Y(E)P hello@yepcairns.com 5.30pm / Free / Adult

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WHAT’S ON JUNE JUNE The Ten Tenors Wish You Were Here Cairns Convention Centre www.thetentenors.com 7.30pm / $75 / Adult WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE

SATURDAY 16 JUNE The Festival of the Knob Yorkeys Knob Community Centre www.yorkeysknob.com 9.00am / Free / Family

Friends’ Wednesday Night Talk: What makes rainforests tick?

Barry Muir Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au 6.00pm / $10 / Family

World Sea Turtle Day 2018 Muddy’s Lawn, Cairns Esplanade www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Free / Family

THURSDAY 14 JUNE

Play School Concerts: Once Upon a Time Cairns State High School www.kidspromotions.com.au 12.00pm / $22 / Family

Girls Rock!

Runs until 28 June Buzz Music www.buzzmusic.co 4.30pm / Free / Ages 8 - 18 FRIDAY 15 JUNE Cooktown Discovery Festival Runs until 17 June Various Locations www.cooktowndiscovery.com.au Check Website Supported Adult Art Workshops-Textiles Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 9.30am / $25 / Adult Chef’s Table Shangri-La Hotel www.shangri-la.com 6.00pm / $120 / Adult A Night With The Stars Trivia Night St Therese’s School www.stthereses.qld.edu.au 7.00pm / $10 / Adult Cairns Cabaret Dinner Show Runs until 16 June Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.15pm / $45 / Adult

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SUNDAY 17 JUNE Battle of the Bands The Woolshed www.yourenotalone.org.au 12.00pm / Free / Family Audi Arrow Experience Aeroglen Touch Park www.cairns.qld.gov.au 7.00am / $27.50 / Family Ladies That Luncheon Suprimo www.suprimocairns.com.au 11.00am / $49.90 / Adult Soul Harmonics Music Meditation Night Chrysalis Relaxation Centre 0428 846 799 6.00pm / $15 / Adult MONDAY 18 JUNE Sarah Beck: Morning Melodies Cairns Choral Society www.ticketlink.com.au Check Website

Cairns ARTescape 2018 Winter School in the Tropics Cairns Art Society Runs until 22 June Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website TUESDAY 19 JUNE JCU Inspire Me Week Creative Workshops and Demonstrations Runs until 24 June Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website Mount Sheridan Plaza Small Steps Morning Tea www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Guest speakers, arts and crafts, soft play area. First 150 receive a FREE Goody Bag! Free / 10.00am - 2.00pm / Family FRIDAY 22 JUNE Wild Child Retreat Runs until 24 June Chambers Wild Life Lodges Ilovewildheartyoga@gmail.com Check Website

With Triple M’s Mark

2018 Malanda Show Ball Malanda Show www.malandashow.com.au 6.30pm / $35 / Adult Erik Bunger Performs The Elephant Who Was a Rhinoceros Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 2.00pm / Free / Adult Kuranda Roots Festival Runs until 24 June The Billabong www.kurandaroots.com Check Website SUNDAY 24 JUNE PakMag EXPO - Over 50 Stalls, Entertainement and Prizes Brothers World of Entertainment www.pakmag.com.au 9.00am to 3.00pm / Free / Family Family Fun Day Suprimo www.suprimocairns.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

Faulty Towers Dining Experience Cairns Dinner Theatre www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.30pm / $85 / Adult

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

Pink Lemonade #6 Go Church www.Facebook.com/ cairnsstyling 5.30pm / $10 / Adult

WEDNESDAY 27 JUNE

SATURDAY 23 JUNE

Tanks Round Cinema: The Song Keepers Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website

QMusic Industry Connect Regional Workshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com Check Website

Small Group Workshop with Nick Lyngcoln Y(E)P hello@yepcairns.com 5.30pm / Free / Adult

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Win a Kudo Banz Starter Kit! - RRP $39.95 - www.kudobanz.com Kudo Banz works like a sticker chart, but it goes on your child’s wrist so it is always there. It motivates kids through the use of positive reinforcement, which is the proven method that doctors and experts swear by. Kudo Banz gets your little one excited about better listening and the easy-to-use app makes it magically come to life.

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First Words: Japanese Book - RRP $19.95 www.lonelyplanet.com/kids - A beautifully illustrated introduction to 100 Japanese words, perfect for the whole family. Each word is given a double page spread, with a simple pronunciation guide and bold illustrations. Also available in French, Spanish, English, Italian and Mandarin.

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WHAT’S ON JUNE JUNE FRIDAY 29 JUNE Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival, Winton Runs until 7 July Winton www.visionsplendidfilmfest.com Check Website / Family SATURDAY 30 JUNE Airing of the Quilts Quilt and Craft Expo

by Mossman Leukemia Foundation Runs until 2 July Mossman Indoor Sports Centre Facebook.com/Mossman-DistrictBranch-Leukaemia-Foundation 9.00am / $10 / Family

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

Path To Elite Cairns Colonial Club www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au Check Website SAVE THE DATES

Taster Day for 2018 Year 5 and 6 Students Good Counsel College, Innisfail www.gcc.qld.edu.au/enrol Check Website

FRIDAY 13 JULY

WEDNESDAY 18 JULY

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Runs until 15 July Various Locations www.cairns.qld.gov.au Check Website

The Cairns Show Runs until 20 July Cairns Showgrounds cairnsshow.com.au Check Website

TUESDAY 31 JULY

THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER Orientation Day for Year 7 2019 Students Good Counsel College, Innisfail www.gcc.qld.edu.au/enrol Check Website

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

FRIDAY 24 AUGUST

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am, 1.00pm and 6.00pm / $17.85 / Ages 0 - 5

Cairns Festival Runs until 2 September Various Locations www.cairns.qld.gov.au Check Website

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Gordonvale Cottage Markets Date: 1st Saturday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Norman Park, Gordonvale

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REGULAR EVENTS CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS In2soccer Days: Mondays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, rego: $15, term from $65. (6+ years) Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $65 (10 wks) (3 - 6 years) Milo In2cricket Days: Fridays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $45 INFLATABLE KINGDOM Days: Everyday Times: 9.00am - 12.00pm Tiny Tots during school term.

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

Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers St, Manunda LIBRARIES

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

Hartbeeps Toddlers Parents and toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required.

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

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

No bookings required.

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

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

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

EDMONTON SCOUT HALL

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

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

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

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

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

Bookings required

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

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

Bookings required

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

Messy Play Parents and Toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required

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

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

Bookings required.

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Free first5forever Program

Fun, Free Outdoor Group Fitness Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm Location: Edmonton Scout Hall Edmonton Club Scouts Days: Thursdays (Ages 8 -10) Days: Tuesdays (Ages 10 -15) Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Location: Edmonton Scout Hall FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE Active Living Fitness Playground Days: Mondays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Pilates Days: Tuesdays Time: 6.30am - 7.30am Location: Lagoon Deck Active Living Beach Volleyball Days: Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Volleyball courts

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

Active Living Zumba Fitness

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

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

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

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AFL Cairns Snapped

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Birthday boys and girls: 11. Krystal 12. Nikkala 13. James 14. Party at Funefarm 15. Mara 16. Arlo 17. Lincoln and his bestie 18. Leo 19. James and Leah

PakMag is officially 11 this month! Thank you so much for all of your support over the years! We couldn’t have done it without you.

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Advertorial

Why a premium diet is best for your pets STORY Jane Quinn As the saying goes, “You are what you eat”, and the same goes for your pets too, which is why good nutrition is essential in keeping them healthy. Feeding a well-balanced diet to your pet, combined with regular exercise and veterinary check-ups promotes healthy teeth, skin and coat, strong well-developed bones, bright clear eyes, good muscle tone, firmer smaller stools, increased energy plus improved quality of life and longevity.

Premium pet foods contain a higher quality protein than inferior foods as the protein is usually sourced from chicken, fish, lamb and beef whilst inferior pet foods source their protein from bone and connective tissue which has a lower nutritional value. Protein is an essential nutrient as it provides the building blocks for healthy coats, skin and muscle growth as well as aiding brain development in younger animals.

The higher quality ingredients in premium foods are also more digestible compared with lower quality ingredients in inferior pet foods. This means more nutrients are absorbed into your pet’s system as pet foods that are less digestible move more quickly through your pet’s system.

hip and joint stiffness, hairballs, urinary tract issues and oral disease.

The good news is that premium pet foods cost less than you think. The chart below shows how much on average it costs to feed your pets, Hill’s Science Diet Vet Essentials per day: Weight & Species

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The benefits of premium pet foods: •• Less waste - Being more digestible and containing more useful ingredients, your pet retains more nutrients from the food, resulting in healthy, wellformed stools and a reduction in quantity, less flatulence and less mess.

•• Less food - As it is more concentrated your pet requires less food than when being fed inferior brands.

•• Contains quality nutrients - These keep your pet’s skin and coat healthy and can help prevent issues such as food allergies, sensitive stomachs, obesity,

Hill’s Science Diet Vet Essentials diet range has been developed to provide a large range of health support for your pet, has a great taste and contains superior quality ingredients, is 100 per cent guaranteed with no artificial preservatives, flavours or colours and is recommended by vets worldwide.

For more information about your pet’s nutritional needs or Hill’s Vet Essentials, visit our website www.cairnsvet.com.au or contact our friendly team at either of our convenient locations.

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Business

BUSINESS NEWS Step it up Crew Miss Sian, a mother of two, is a well-known and much-loved fixture of the Cairns dance scene and has been for many years. Through her cool Step it Up Crew dance classes for boys and girls she continues to promote fitness and fun for kids.

Step it Up Crew offers Barefoot Beatz (for 2 to 4 years) and Hip Hop/Jazz (for 5+ years), classes where kids get to dance to all their favourite songs plus work on routines to perform on stage twice a year!

So, go on, ‘step it up’ to an exciting dance class at either of her air-conditioned venues in Kewarra Beach and Manunda. Give Miss Sian a call on 4057 5412 or visit www.stepitupcrew.com.au for more information.

Caffine8 Café, a family-friendly café in Gordonvale Caffin8 Café is a new and exciting café in Gordonvale with a kid’s play area, that is not only family-friendly but also family-run.

The café is owned

by Belinda - whose passion for good food and coffee has led to this realisation of her dream of owning a café - and managed by her daughter Natasha, but it doesn’t end there; Natasha’s little son Memphis also loves to help out too!

Be sure to pop into Caffin8 Café at 46 Norman Street, Gordonvale and enjoy the family friendliness and the delicious treats on offer. They also are happy to cater for events and meetings.

BUSINESS INDEX Abacus by Wallis

Nikki the Clown

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

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

Caffin8 Café

Spa in a Jar

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

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

PhyxMe Physio & Fitness

Pupstars Daycare and Grooming

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

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

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1. Flower Dragon - RRP $13.75 - www.gardensparkle.com.au 2. Black Heart Necklace - RRP $22.00 - www.famazing.com.au 3. Choux Custard Filled Puffs Topped with Chocolate and Raspberry - RRP $2.50 ea - www.cakesannietime.com.au 4. Designer Bums One Size Nappy in Desert Rose - RRP $34.95 - www.nappybucket.net.au 5. Fairy Toadstools - RRP $18.50 - www.gardensparkle.com.au 6. Indian TeePee - RRP $199.00 www. thethoughtfulbounty.com 7. Dinosaur Romper - RRP $19.95 - www.thethoughtfulbounty.com 8. Sweet Pea Bamboo Insert 2 Pack - RRP $18.00 - www.nappybucket.net.au 9. Delicious Deodorant Paste Sensitive Skin 120g - RRP $39.00 - www.spajar.com.au 10. Magnesium GoPlus Spray, Enhanced with Aromatherapy - 250ml - $59.00 - www.spajar.com.au 11. Nourishing Toner 125ml - RRP $36.95 - Daily Moisturiser SPF 15 60ml- RRP $42.95 - Gel Cleanser 200ml - RRP $41.95 - www.rawnaturel.com.au 12. Godiva Blouse - RRP $79.95 - www.famazing.com.au

BUSINESS INDEX Garden Sparkle

The Nappy Bucket

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

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

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

Raw Naturel

FAmazing Fashion & Beauty Boutique

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

Instagram @rawnaturel www.rawnaturel.com.au

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

SleepyTime Baby Sleep Consultant

Cakes Annietime Cake Shop and CafĂŠ

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

Elegant, child friendly cafĂŠ. Custom cakes and cupcakes. Vegan, Gluten and Dairy Free options available. p 0408 727 420 www.cakesannietime.com.au www.pakmag.com.au | June 2018 55

Home

WOODEN WONDERS With the Block’s Caro and Kingi Wood is amazing, a wonder of nature, with so many uses and varying textures and colours that can add wonderful contrast and colour to your home. In a world where the overuse of plastic is fast becoming a problem, now more than ever is a great time to embrace all things wooden.

For the kitchen - For a classic but homely look, incorporate wooden cupboards, rustic shelves, or even a stylish wooden floor. Darker woods create a vintage or formal feel, while lighter woods create a modern, elegant look.

For the kids - Let your child’s imagination run wild with a gorgeous range of crafted wooden toys that are generally strong, durable and more likely to last the test of time (and kids). Your kids will be sure to love the colourful circus block tower, a classic figure 8 train set or a cute hobby horse for your little cowboy or cowgirl.

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Make a statement - Bring nature into your home by featuring unique handcrafted wooden furniture pieces that will have your guests saying wow! Or replace some of your everyday plastic items with the use of wooden vegetable brushes, kids plates or toothbrushes. Just be sure to recycle or donate the old plastic originals.

Whether you’re trying to establish a classic feel or something more dramatic, your home and your soul is sure to feel better with the inclusion of these renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable wooden wonders.

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Bamboo ‘Zerobrush’ Toothbrush - RRP $4.95 ea - The Source Bulk Foods, 10/85 Lake Street, Cairns 12. Wood Spoon - RRP $6.95 - The Source Bulk Foods, 10/85 Lake Street, Cairns 13. Work Shop Objects Serving Board - RRP $35.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au

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

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

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

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Recipes

HEALTHY RECIPES

Adorable Vegan Owl Pancakes Serves 2

Chia Salted Caramel Breakfast Jar Serves 1-2 / Recipe by Melissa Wallace @wholesomedaily Ingredients 3 tbs chia seeds 250mls almond milk 1 tsp vanilla powder 2 tsp mesquite powder 1 tsp lucuma powder 2-3 tsp coconut sugar ½ tsp sea salt or to taste Method

Ingredients 1 cup organic, unbleached flour 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 1 cup soy milk 1 tbsp vinegar

2 tbsp coconut oil Sliced strawberries Sliced banana Blueberries Slivered almonds

Method Combine your flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. In a bowl add your soy milk with vinegar and whisk well. This turns your regular soy milk into soy buttermilk!

Allow this to sit for about 5-10 minutes, then add the soy buttermilk and coconut oil to your mixture, and mix until smooth without clumps.

Soak in fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours.

Turn your pan to medium heat, grease with a tbsp of oil and spoon your batter onto your cooking surface.

Flip your pancakes carefully when you see that the bubbles have stopped opening and closing. Continue to cook until the other side of your pancake is cooked and remove from heat.

Serve with your favourite granola or breakfast blend and creamy yoghurt of your choice.

Arrange fruit and almonds on top of the pancake to create an adorable owl!

Add the chia seeds, milk, vanilla, mesquite and lucuma into a bowl and stir until well combined.

Pour ingredients into a jar, pot or bowl.

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

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Lend a Hand

HELP BRIGHTEN THE DAY OF A SICK CHILD IN YOUR COMMUNITY Having your child end up in hospital with a serious illness or injury is a nightmare that nobody hopes they will ever have to endure, but unfortunately it does happen to everyday people, every day.

Often, without warning, families can suddenly find themselves facing this unimaginable situation, and to add insult to injury, unfortunately for families in remote regions, children often need to travel to hospitals in larger cities to receive treatment. Families can find themselves divided with often one parent travelling and one having to stay either to maintain a sense of normality for any siblings or possibly due to employment commitments.

Give Me 5 for Kids is a charity all about raising funds not only to help these kids and their families but to raise funds to pay for invaluable medical equipment for local community hospitals to try and reduce the need for this divide.

Give Me 5 For Kids’ ambassadors include Australian Country Music Singer Lee Kernaghan, NRL Cronulla Sharks player Trent Hodkinson, and four-time Olympic gold medallist Libby Trickett. Will you stand with them in supporting sick kids and their families in the community?

For over 20 years, the month of June has been dedicated to raising much needed funds. So, how can you help?

Southern Cross Austereo’s annual Give Me 5 for Kids Fundraiser is set to kick off, with Triple M aiming to

make it the most successful year yet, raising more money than ever before for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.

Now in its 24th year, Give Me 5 for Kids has raised more than $22.3 million for the paediatric wards of local hospitals and children’s health-related charities across Southern Cross Austereo’s 38 regional markets.

The fundraiser relies on the involvement and generosity of the Cairns community and with an action-packed calendar of events including trivia nights, car boot sales and Big Breakys, it’s easy for you to get involved. Triple M is asking the local community to get involved and dig deep, helping Southern Cross Austereo reach its national goal of $3 million raised.

“We are incredibly proud of the amazing work our stations and communities have done in raising money over the past 24 years for children’s wards”, says Southern Cross Austereo’s Head of Regional Media, Rick Lenarcic.

“Last year we broke the record and raised more money than ever before; with the support of local communities, we hope to make this year’s Give Me 5 for Kids our biggest and best yet!”

To donate today go to www.giveme5forkids.com.au or attend an event, or donate a prize because together, IMAGINE the difference we can make! And don’t forget, you can donate at our PakMag Expo on 24 June too see you there.

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Sales Feature

Choosing a ChildCare Centre or Kindergarten Living in Cairns, we are so lucky to have such a wonderful selection of childcare centres and Kindergarten options available to us. Attending a childcare centre or Kindergarten helps children to develop social, emotional, and learning skills by exploring the world and playing with other kids.

Childcare centres offer care for children for up to 10 hours per day for at least 48 weeks per year, and many can cater for children from birth. Families can choose to have their child attend one day a week for socialisation (or parent sanity) or for up to five days for parents who have returned to part-time or full-time work.

In the year that your child will be turning 4 years of age by the 30th June, it is recommended that you enrol your child in a Kindergarten program, which is a mix of intentional play-based teaching and child-initiated learning that helps to prepare them for their transition to Prep the next year. Kindergarten programs are offered through both dedicated Kindergartens and certain childcare centres.

Kindergartens generally offer the Kindergarten program for six hours per day for five days per fortnight (generally two days one week, three days the next) with a set start and finish time. Parents must be available to drop off and pick up their child at these set times. There are some Kindergartens that do also

offer before and after Kindy Hours Care and Vacation Care.

Childcare centres that have the Kindergarten program offer this during their daycare day. This means that your child is able to be in care for the long hours that the centre is open and still receive this important education. If you are wanting your child to undertake the Kindergarten program ensure when you are enrolling your toddler in a childcare centre that you choose a centre that offers the Queensland Government approved Kindergarten Program (all of the Kindergartens featured in this guide do) to avoid having to move them.

Knowing that you are leaving your child at a centre that you trust and are comfortable with will provide you with great peace of mind at what can often be an emotional time for not only your child but also you. Many childcare centres and Kindergartens invite parents to take a tour of their centre to see the facilities and the level of care that they offer.

Whether you are looking for a great childcare centre or your child is approaching the age to commence Kindergarten, this guide will help you find the centre that is perfect for you (Please bear in mind that many centres encourage early enrolment as spots do fill quickly and many have long waiting lists, so checking these centres and Kindergartens out now for future use is also a great idea).

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Childcare Only FAMILY DAY CARE CAIRNS Family Day Care Cairns have 20 locations, servicing Cairns City, Beaches, Northern and Southern Suburbs, the Tablelands and now Palm Cove, 6 weeks to school leaving age (after school care option).

Their educators are passionate about providing high-quality childcare and education to the children in their warm, safe home environment. It’s an environment where children feel comfortable while they grow and learn. www.familydaycarecairns.com.au MARLIN COAST FAMILY DAY CARE Servicing Cairns City, Southern and Northern suburbs and Mareeba, 0 to 12 years (after school care option).

Marlin Coast Family Day Care provides high quality, home-based childcare in a safe family environment.

They have a total of 34 educators who cover areas throughout the region and provide a flexible service. www.marlincoastfdc.com.au SUNSHINE DAY CARE CENTRE Based in Aeroglen, this centre accepts 0 to 6 years.

At this centre, a range of unique extracurricular activities is offered, including gardening, swimming, yoga, music, soccer, and visits from Barnyard Friends.

The focus is on helping children learn through play in a happy and healthy environment. www.sunshinedaycarecentre.com.au

Childcare and Kindergarten SMITHFIELD CHILDCARE CENTRE Located at 80 Chevoit Street, Smithfield, this centre caters for 6 weeks to school age children.

Their dedicated, long-term staff connect with you and your child to ensure all needs are met. The centre runs a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program and the Early Years Learning Framework. www.cairnschildcare.com.au/our-centres/ smithfield-child-care GOODSTART EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Goodstart have 12 locations in Cairns and the wider area, including eight between Edmonton and Brinsmead,

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2 in Innisfail, one at Trinity Beach and one in Mossman.

They accept children from 6 weeks to school age.

Goodstart believes every child should have the best possible start in life. With a range of engaging activities promoting natural learning, communication, and confidence, it’ll soon start to feel like a second home to your child. www.goodstart.org.au LADY GOWRIE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (WARATAH DRIVE) Based in Manunda, catering for 6 weeks to 12 years (after school care option).

This centre has been providing a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment since 1940. Their programs encourage children to play, think critically, be curious, make friends, and solve problems. www.gowrieqld.com.au/lady_gowrie/cairns C&K CHILDCARE AND KINDERGARTEN C&K have 12 locations between Cairns City, Beaches, Northern and Southern suburbs, plus two in the Tablelands and South to Innisfail. Providing care for 6 weeks to 5 years.

C&K offers a strong play-based curriculum in large, natural and sustainable outdoor environments that encourage children to discover, explore and learn through nature. www.candk.asn.au LITTLE WORLD With two centres based in Mount Sheridan and Manunda, this centre accepts children from 2 years to school age.

Little World is remarkably environmentally friendly and features a range of exciting facilities such as an interactive water park, library, natural gardens and playground, fruit and vegetable gardens, and tennis and soccer courts. www.littleworld.com.au CHILDS WORLD Based in Bentley Park, this centre accepts children from birth to school age (plus school aged after school care).

This centre has a Nursery Unit for 0-15 months, Toddler Rooms for 15 months to 2 years, Junior Kindy Rooms for 2-3 years, Pre-Kindy Rooms for 2-5 years and Kindergarten Rooms for 3-5 years. www.childsworld.com.au

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BOOPA-WEREM KINDERGARTEN

Based in Bentley Park, this centre accepts children from birth to school age (plus school aged after school care).

Based in Bungalow, this centre accepts children aged 3.5 to 4.5 years.

This centre offers fully supervised Learn to Swim lessons, specialist computing classes, educational gardening, environmental activities, and much more.

Boopa-Werem Kindergarten is committed to providing quality early childhood education that meets the developmental needs of all children, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the needs of their families.

www.juniorworld.com.au DREAMTIMES CHILDCARE This centre is based in Woree and caters for 6 weeks to 5 years.

This centre has regular visits from Miss Tutu, Zoo to You, Barnyard Friends, Ditto and Healthy Harold from the Life Education Van. These have children interacting with animals as well as learning how to live a healthy life from a young age.

www.candk.asn.au/boopawerem PEACE LUTHERAN KINDERGARTEN Located at Peace Lutheran College in Kamerunga, for children aged 3.5 to 4.5 years.

MOUNT PETER EARLY LEARNING

This Kindy builds upon children’s interests and explorations to develop a curious love of learning.

The kids love to play in the shaded natural setting of the grounds and make regular visits to the adjacent college’s library which assists with their seamless transition into Prep.

Located in Mount Peter, catering for 0 to 4 years.

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This brand-new early learning centre offers unique classes including their Bush Kinder and Gratitude Program. Time is spent in nature, teaching kids to build strong connections to the natural world, inspiring curious minds and teaching them to be grateful. www.mountpeterelc.com.au CHILDCARE AND COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN REDLYNCH Located on Redlynch Intake Road this centre caters for 6 weeks to 4.5 years.

This centre has two Kindergarten programs running; Kindy 1 (flexible) and Kindy 2 (sessional). Kindergarten 1 runs Monday to Friday, Kindergarten 2 Group 1 runs Monday, Tuesday and alternative Wednesday and Group 2 runs Thursday, Friday and alternative Wednesday.

Before care runs from 7.00am to 8.30am, after care from 3.00pm to 6.00pm and vacation care from 7.00am to 6.00pm.

FRESHWATER CHRISTIAN COLLEGE KINDERGARTEN Located on the grounds of Freshwater Christian College, for children aged 3.5 to 4.5 years.

Learning at this centre is through play, from exploring the gardens to building tall buildings out of recycled materials. The kids love joining in with the ‘big kids’ for college events such as sports carnivals and fairs. www.freshwatercc.qld.edu.au TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Based at the Trinity Anglican School campuses at Kewarra Beach and Whiterock, for children aged 3.5 to 4.5 years.

Kindergarten Only ONLY

Children enjoy a range of play-based activities in a caring and nurturing family environment while they reach their own unique potential. The Kindy participates in activities along with the junior school assisting with their transition into school life.

C&K EDMONTON COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN

www.tas.qld.edu.au/our-school/early-learning-centre

Based in Edmonton, this centre accepts children aged 3.5 to 4.5 years.

CAIRNS HINTERLAND STEINER SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD

Prepare your child for school by transitioning to a Kindy which more closely resembles school in that it provides familiar routines, fully qualified and registered teachers, flexible and structured learning times, the same teacher and children each day and school hours. To give your child the best start to their education, enrol with Edmonton Community Kindergarten today.

Kuranda, 3.5 to 4.5 years

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Their Kindy environment is more like a home than a classroom, and children love the range of activities including crafts, art, gardening, singing songs, clay work, sewing, and even baking bread for their morning tea.

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Mount Peter Early Learning has now opened in the new Mount Peter Estate. Our nature-based educational programs, designed for children’s individual learning, ensure that all children are reaching their potential and are preparing for life.

These programs are designed by our highly qualified staff who hold Bachelor Degrees in Early Childhood Education.

Our outdoor area reflects the natural environment that is fundamental to our programs, and our building has been designed with natural light in mind while the ventilation captures the rainforest valley breezes.

There is research into why children are now suffering from, as Richard Louv terms it, “Nature Deficit Disorder” and the wellbeing that children find when immersed in nature and natural environments. Access to nature is essential for a child’s healthy physical and emotional development.

Our 28-seater coach is available to take all children in our three-year-old programs out into the nature parks, to reef and conservation awareness programs and to libraries, performances, galleries and museums so they can learn naturally in the real world. We are preparing children for life and for reaching their potential.

We are committed to ‘action research’, and our ‘Playing with Gratitude’ project will see us further invest in the emotional prosperity of your children.

At Mt Peter Early Learning, children’s nutritional needs are also met through our café service and dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances can be catered for. Children have access to healthy eating options all throughout the day. They can help themselves to food or meals in the regular food services times, or they have the option to ‘graze’ during the café’s large opening times for those children who prefer eating more frequently.

Join us for breakfast in the café as you drop off in the morning to help make arrival for your children less hurried and rushed, or perhaps bring some work with you and use the free Wi-Fi and office facilities. All of these things are available to make your children’s transitions less stressful and to create opportunities to just ‘be’ with us.

Whether your child is starting Prep, commencing care or moving classrooms, thoughtful and considerate transitions will be planned with you for them. Privately owned and operated, we strive to always improve the overall wellbeing of the children! Talk to us about enrolling your child now.

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Celebrate

Invite Friends and Family with PakMag’s Western-Themed Party Invitations Simply click through in the online magazine or head to www.pakmag.com.au and head to the Resources section.

Turn the House into a Western Town The first step to setting up any party is decorating the area. Turning your home into a western town doesn’t have to be difficult, get crafty with some green balloons, sticky tape, and sharpies and you have yourself a cactus (but without the prickles!). Alternatively, get creative with coloured cardboard, paint, and scissors to create a backdrop for your western town.

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Your young, imaginative adventurer will love gifts that’ll help bring their wild west world to life. Why not a collection of farm animal toys, cactus pillows, a toy barn of their very own, or a cowboy or cowgirl doll to accompany them on their adventures? If your little one is a too young to pretend play, consider a themed squeaky toy; perhaps one that looks like an adorable horse.

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Time for a Feed Once your party guests have grown tired from galloping around at the party, it’s time to bring out the snacks. Life as a cowboy is tiring and calls for some delicious snacks to replenish. Making some simple changes to a batch of cupcakes can turn them into campfires, hamburgers, or cacti. Simply add some food colouring to cupcake frosting, put it in a piping bag and you’ll be surprised by what you can create. If you’d prefer to leave it to the professionals, Cakes Annietime create magnificent cakes and cupcakes that are sure to impress your guests.

After a fantastic time at the party, round up your guests and don’t forget to give them a party bag with wild-west themed goodies to take home. Giddy-up!

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1. Wooden Sunny Farm Animal Set by Le Toy Van - RRp $44.99 www.playmackay.com.au 2. Sweet Cupcake Sliders - RRP $5.50ea www.cakesannietime.com.au 3. Homely Creatures Knitted Alpaca Cacti - Lime Medium - RRP $89.00 $44.50 - Dark Green Small RRP $63.00 $31.50 - Mint Small - RRP $75.00 $37.50 www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 4. Daisy Lola Playsuit RRP $39.95 - www.ellej.com.au 5. Clancy the Cowgirl - RRP $39.95 www.ellej.com.au 6. Pop Up Farm House by Tolo - RRP $65.00 www.playmackay.com.au 7. Childs Tan Plaited Belt - RRP $16.95 www.ellej.com.au 8. Custom Birthday Cake. The possibilities are endless with Cakes Annietime - www.cakesannietime.com.au 9. Cash the Cowboy - RRP $39.95 - www.ellej.com.au 10. Horse Squeaker - RRP $17.95 - www.ellej.com.au

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Party Guide

CAIRNS PARTY GUIDE Happy Birthday to us! PakMag is 11 years old and what an incredible eleven years it has been, proof to our PakMag team that time really does fly when you’re having fun! You know we absolutely love parties here at PakMag, and we know you, our valued readers do to. So, whether you are looking to host your party at home with the fantastic entertainers Cairns has on offer or looking to take advantage of the amazing venues across Cairns, whether you are looking to self-cater your next party or have someone create your child’s dream cake; we have you covered. This is our guide to party fun in Cairns.

ENTERTAINMENT Nikki the Clown Nikki is also known as a fairy queen, pirate, witch, and more. Nikki provides puppet shows, face painting, balloon shaping, fun games, and has a reputation as one of the region’s best children’s entertainers.

P 0408 183 032 Fb www.facebook.com/nikkitheclown Grand Entertainment and Events Your one stop shop for childrens’, adult and family entertainment with jumping castle hire, face painters, balloon animals, a huge range of themed hosts, kids’ karaoke, DJ, trivia, acoustic duo and more.

P 0407 631 660 E trent@grandee.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/bopstars Flip Ripley Flip provides magic shows, balloon sculpting, roving magic, jumping castle, portable mini-golf hire plus costumed characters. Small private local kid's parties or corporate and adult shows.

P 0410 510 095 www.flipripley.com.au

PARTY SUPPLIES Cakes Annietime Make your little one’s day special. Whatever your child’s interest Anne can create them the cake of their dreams.

Gluten free and vegan options are available, and they are made fresh locally in Cairns.

P 0408 727 420 www.cakesannietime.com.au Gift of the GAB Party Shop They have a huge range of balloons, costumes, party supplies, gift baskets and hampers. A solution for every occasion.

P 4038 3939 www.giftbasketcairns.com.au

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VENUES

Jump Mania

Inflatable Kingdom

Enjoy a flippin’ fun birthday party with access to a VIP party room complete with juke box and party lights and a full hour of fun on the indoor trampolines covering the floors and lining the walls.

Enjoy a 2.5-hour birthday party full of bouncing, climbing, and sliding on various themed giant inflatables. The kids will have a ball and will be talking about the day for months to come.

P 4032 2844 www.inflatablekingdom.com.au Paradise Palms Choose from a number of party packages featuring entry to the massive Adventure Playground, giant jumping pillow, swimming pool, plus unlimited mini golf and catering options available too.

P 4059 9999 www.paradisepalms.com.au Cairns Colonial Club Hold your child’s birthday party around their amazing lagoon pool. Party package includes access to the main pool and café area, a cake table, gift table, pool toys, and a range of delicious nibbles.

P 4053 8800 www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au Sugarworld Waterpark Enjoy a day of sliding, playing, and splashing around with a dedicated party space provided, along with catering, a host, and even priority access to some attractions to make your child’s day.

P 4055 5477 www.sugarworldwaterpark.com.au Tobruk Memorial Pool Imagine the fun, a party playing in the swimming pool, bouncing around in the Jump Zone, or riding the waves on the Flow Rider or for younger guests, let them enjoy the toddler pool and fountain.

P 4051 2604 www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au LaserTag Cairns Take the stress out of your next kids party! Book a LaserTag party to make things nice and simple. All you need to bring are some kids, a cake and some snacks and they’ll take the kids your hands for a couple of hours.

P 4212 4066 www.jumpmania.com.au Garden Sparkle – Enchanted Parties Give the gift of magic and enchantment for your child's next birthday. Party packages are available in a range of themes including fairies, unicorns, dragons, wizards and gnomes, all created amidst the whimsical setting of the Garden Sparkle gift shop!

Get in touch with Fairy Kate to make a booking.

P Fairy Kate on 0420 234 776 E fairykate@gardensparkle.com.au A Fairy Garden Gift Shop: 54 Shields Street, Cairns www.gardensparkle.com.au Rainforest Mini Golf and Jungle Juice Enjoy nine holes of mini golf in the rainforest! Great fun for the whole family. 9 Holes of Mini Golf - $5.00 per person.

You can also enjoy fresh juice, smoothies and allergy friendly foods plus gluten and dairy free treats and snacks in a family-friendly outdoor dining setting.

Situated in Kuranda in the Original Rainforest Markets.

P 0417 999 102 F www.facebook.com/JungleJuiceKurandaMarkets www.jungle-juice.com.au Cairns Aquarium What abour a party surrounded by fish, sharks, and stingrays? Packages include free entry for the birthday child, personal AquaNut for 2 hours, a party photo, and finger food and a drink at Aqualuna Restaurant.

P 4044 7300 www.cairnsaquarium.com.au Laserfun Cairns

Now with Arrow Tag, a safe and fun game for all ages dodgeball with bow and arrows! They are mobile too, so perfect for your next party! Enquire now.

Experience the thrill of a laser tag party! Choose from various party package options, including fun, cosmic, alien, and ultimate mission parties, each featuring different goodies of games and catering.

P 4039 1376 www.cairnslasertag.com.au

P 4031 9865 www.laserfun.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE The Young Company Calling all Heroes… That’s Incredible Tuesday, 3 to Friday, 6 July From: 9.00am to 3.00pm Cost: $250.00 - $270.00 Ages: 5 - 12 With my Keen Eye… Agent Ice-Pie Tuesday, 10 to Friday, 13 July From: 9.00am to 3.00pm Cost: $250.00 - $270.00 Ages: 5 - 12 Let the Game Begin: The Musical Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 July From: 9.00am to 3.00pm Cost: $370.00 - $390.00 Ages: 10+ Bookings Required P 4041 4066 E admin@theyoungcompany.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/theyoungcompanytheatre www.theyoungcompany.com.au Tobruk Memorial Pool Check out these activities that Tobruk Memorial Pool has available these school holidays: •• Holiday Swimming Program •• Pool Inflatable Obstacle Course •• Jump Zone (Trampolines and Inflatable Military Course) •• Flowrider Conditions and costs may apply, for more information visit their website.

Bookings Essential P 4051 2604 E tobruk@belgravialeisure.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/tobrukpool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au Mount Sheridan Plaza Wildlife Shows - Get up close and personal with creepy crawly displays and Hulk the 6m replica crocodile!

Monday, 2 to Friday, 6 July Daily: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12.00pm and 1:30pm Photos with Hulk 11:00am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm No bookings required.

Celebrate Naidoc Week!

Daily dancer performances, didgeridoo players, singers, storytellers, arts and crafts, painters, traditional artefact makers and bush food.

Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 July.

No bookings required.

P 4036 3150 E kjudd@mtsheridanplaza.com.au Fb ww.facebook.com/mtsheridanplaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Cazalys Activities in the Kids Room Supervised Kids Club for 4 to 12-year-olds.

Weekends: 12.00pm to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm Weekdays: 6.00pm to 9.00pm Gold Coin Donation P 4054 1464 E reception@cazalys.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/CazalysCairns www.cazalys.com.au Choi Kwang-Do Martial Art Centre Introduction to Choi Kwang Do Cost: $120.00 for 4 weeks First Class is FREE Booking Required.

All classes will be open to the public.

P 4773 9794 E info@choikwang-do.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/CKDMAC www.ckdmac.com.au LaserTag Cairns Lasertag’s Mega Sessions are on again these school holidays and now with Arrow Tag! Yes, that's right Arrow Tag, a safe and fun game for all ages - dodgeball with bow and arrows. Take aim and let loose on your friends in a new level of awesome. Get in touch to arrange an Arrow Tag battle or target practice at our place or yours!

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

P 4039 1376 E info@cairnslasertag.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/CairnsLasertag www.cairnslasertag.com.au Tjapukai Take the kids to experience authentic Australian Indigenous culture these school holidays.

Open: 9.00am to 5.00pm (2.00pm latest arrival) General Admission: Adult $62 / Child $42 / Infant FREE Local discounts do apply. Enquire for local pricing.

No Bookings Required P 4042 9999 E damien.ralphs@tjapukai.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/tjapukai www.tjapukai.com.au

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Cairns Art Gallery The Cairns Art Gallery has some great creative workshops available these school holidays.

Running from Monday 2nd to Wednesday 11th July.

Creative Workshops include: Watercolour painting, weaving, printmaking, electronics, construction, embossing, drawing and painting.

For more information check their website.

Class spaces are limited, bookings essential.

P 4046 4800 E kelly.j@cairnsartgallery.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/Cairns.Art.Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au The Pier Head to The Pier these school holidays for some crafting fun.

Knitting Classes for Kids Tuesday, 3 to Friday, 6 July and Tuesday, 10 to Friday, 13 July From: 10.00am to 2.00pm Cost: FREE Event For more information go to their website.

Bookings for groups are preferred.

P 4052 7749 Fb www.facebook.com/ThePierCairns www.thepiercairns.com.au Fusion Fight and Fitness Keep your kids active these school holidays with Fusion Fight and Fitness.

Monday and Wednesday Tiny Ninjas (3 - 4 years) 3.30pm to 4.00pm Lil Ninjas (5 - 7 years) 3.30pm to 4.00pm Junior Warriors (8 - 14 years) 4.15pm to 5.15pm Tuesday and Thursday Lil Ninjas (5 – 7 years) 4.00pm to 4.40pm Junior Warriors (8 - 14 years) 4.45pm to 5.45pm Kids Kickboxing (10 - 14 years) 4.00pm to 5.00pm P 0408 799 828 Fb www.facebook.com/FusionFightandFitness www.fusionfightandfitness.com.au Garden Sparkle Garden Sparkle will be offering a range of fun and engaging workshops that aim to foster creative expression through miniature fairy gardening projects and enchanted arts and crafts. All workshops are run

in the classroom space at the Garden Sparkle Gift Shop located at 54 Shields Street.

For children aged 5 years and up (younger children may attend with a parent).

Check their website for an updated schedule of when the workshops are on.

Bookings Essential P Fairy Kate on 0420234776 E fairykate@gardensparkle.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/GardenSparkle www.gardensparkle.com.au/workshops Woree Sports & Aquatic Centre Winter opening hours now in effect so be sure to head to their website for details on their opening times over the holidays.

P 4054 6964 Fb www.facebook.com/WoreePool www.woreepool.com.au DFO Cairns Be sure to check out the fun that DFO has on for you these school holidays.

Gym Fun for Kids with Dance 2XS. Monday, 2 to Saturday, 7 July Daily: 11.00am to 2.00pm No bookings required.

Cupcake Decorating Workshops with Modern Pantry.

Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 July Daily: 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm Bookings required - see Facebook for link.

P 4051 7444 Fb www.facebook.com/DFOCairns www.dfocairns.com.au Cairns Central For all that’s happening at Cairns Central these school holidays check out their website. Want to be kept up to date with all that is on offer? Be sure to like Cairns Central on Facebook.

Fb www.facebook.com/CairnsCentral www.cairnscentral.com.au Smithfield Shopping Centre The right place to be during these school holidays.

Check out their website for details of the activities happening at the centre these school holidays.

P 4038 1006 Fb www.facebook.com/SmithfieldShoppingCentre www.smithfieldcentre.com.au

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Cairns International Tennis Centre

Sugarworld Waterpark

ANZ Hot Shots Programs: Blue Stage Kinda - Ages 3 to 5 years Red Ball - Ages 5 to 8 years Orange Ball - Ages 8 to 10 years Green Ball - Ages 9+ years

Enjoy some splashingly good family fun on the slides and rides these school holidays!

2018 Membership: Existing Members $59.00 New Members $79.00 FREE Day Court Hire with All Memberships.

P 4041 3383 E admin@cairnsitc.com Fb www.facebook.com/CairnsInternational TennisCentre www.tennis.com.au/cairnsitc South Cairns Gymnastics South Cairns Gymnastics’ launchpad holiday programs are perfect for new children to try gymnastics before enrolling in term classes, they are also a great way for existing members to continue their gymnastics during the holidays.

NinjaGym Classes: Saturdays from 10.30am to 11.30am Cost: $12.00 Age: Prep to Grade 6 P 4045 2947 E info@gymsportsfnq.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/southcairnsgymnastics www.gymsportsfnq.com.au CAPTA Group

Open every day of the school holidays from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

P 4055 5477 Fb www.facebook.com/sugarworldwaterparkincairns www.sugarworldwaterpark.com.au Cairns Colonial Club Resort Treat the kids to an afternoon of fantastic food and fun at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort!

Simply have lunch at their popular Homestead Restaurant and you are welcome to stay on to swim and play in one of their three tropical lagoon style pools!

Call to book.

P 4053 8800 E reservations@cairnscolonialclub.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/CairnsColonialClubResort www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au Queensland National Parks Thinking about camping these school holidays but not sure it’s for you? Or are you already ‘happy campers’ looking for something new?

National parks near Cairns offer fun-filled affordable camping in nature. In the Daintree, camp in the rainforest, where it’s a hop, step and jump to Noah Beach. Explore World Heritage rainforest and long sandy beaches, and fall asleep to the sound of waves lapping the shore. Capture beautiful and lasting memories for your family!

Get in early to make your camping booking: www.qld.gov.au/camping

Get the kids enjoying all our region has to offer these school holidays by taking them to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Wildlife Habitat, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Doom and Rainforestation Nature Park.

If camping is not for you, visit the Daintree for a rainforest walk and lazy picnic. Reach out to nature, it’s closer (and easier) than you think!

Local’s Annual Four Park Pass only $130.00!

Wharf One Cafe

An Annual Four Park Pass means you can visit these parks as many times as you want for only $130.00 per year for the whole family! That’s school holidays and weekends sorted for 12 months!

Located, literally on the wharf on Cairns Trinity Inlet.

Enjoy the outrageous views and the sumptuous, healthy menu on offer.

P 4035 3555 E res@capta.com.au www.capta.com.au

P 4031 4820 Fb www.facebook.com/WharfOneCafe www.wharfonecairns.com.au

Fb www.facebook.com/QldNationalParks www.findapark.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daintree

Open every day from 7.00am to 6.00pm.

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

Inflatable Kingdom provides a high-energy, actionpacked environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes.

Jump Mania is an indoor jumping trampoline park responsible for bringing the trampoline revolution to Cairns! A 1,000 square metre warehouse with wall-towall trampolines making backyard trampolining a thing of the past.

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

Check out their website for school holiday session times and events.

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Paradise Palms Paradise for young and old with lots to keep the kids occupied during these school holidays with their swimming pool, Adventure Playground, giant jumping pillow and an 18-hole mini-golf course.

Families can enjoy a full day of fun prices starting from just $4.00.

Open daily from 7.00am.

P 4059 9924 Fb www.facebook.com/paradisepalmscairns www.paradisepalms.com.au Jungle Juice and Rainforest Mini Golf Fresh juice, smoothies and allergy friendly foods plus gluten and dairy free treats and snacks all with a familyfriendly outdoor dining.

Enjoy nine holes of mini golf in the rainforest! Great fun for the whole family. Situated in the Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets.

9 Holes of Mini Golf - $5.00 per person.

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King Reef Resort King Reef Resort is a family friendly resort situated on a tropical beach in one of the most unique, beautiful and unspoilt parts of the world, the small fishing hamlet of Kurrimine Beach in Far North Queensland approximately halfway between Cairns and Townsville.

King Reef Resort offers a range of beachside accommodation options to suit all group sizes and budgets, it’s the ultimate holiday destination. They have everything you need for a relaxing getaway, simply unhitch, unpack and relax into life at the beach!

Kids Stay and Dine for FREE P 4065 6144 E info@kingreef.com.au Fb www.facebook.com/kingreefresort www.kingreef.com.au Cairns Libraries Cairns Libraries Workshops Cairns Libraries run free activities every school holiday period at various library branches, so if you are looking for something fun and free to do with the kids during the school holidays your local library is the place to be!

Experience nature with your kids these school holidays by taking them to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Koala Gardens and BirdWorld Kuranda. Great attractions, perfect for the whole family.

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Wildlife fun for a whole year with the Mega Wildcard!

Keep cool and dry these summer holidays at Cairns Aquarium.

The Mega Wildcard is available for purchase at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Koala Gardens or BirdWorld Kuranda and gives you unlimited entry to all three attractions for a whole twelve months. A family (two adults and two children) Mega Wildcard is only $297.50 for the entire year! www.wildlifetropicalnorthqueensland.com Jump Mania

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Cairns Aquarium

Open every day from 9.00am, Cairns Aquarium provides great value for local families and nature lovers with their annual pass.

Discounts apply for locals.

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