PakMag Cairns - June 2022 Issue 180

Parents and Kids Magazine

ISSUE: JUN 2022

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CAIRNS

Why You Need to Book a

MAPLEMOON (Child-Free Holiday)

Find Out What’s On in the Community

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Family-Friendly

EVENTS Keeping Our Kids Safe Online

Help Your Child Give Heartfelt Apologies

EMOTIONAL 5INTELLIGENCE

The Winter School Holiday Guide Is Here

Types of

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to Strengthen in Your Children

Ecology - What is it and Why Does it Matter?

The Importance of Routine and Responsibility

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Emotional Intelligence

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Check It Out

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The Thing Is

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Choosing the Right

Hello and welcome to June - can you believe we’re halfway through the year already?!

As my kids get older I embrace the fun times we share, as their idea of fun is changing from when they were little. Fun now at my house involves a lot of fishing, football and food… “Let’s go to the park” is met with “Nahhhh boring”. So if you have little ones, enjoy their excitement about all those little things. You’ll miss it one day!

School for Your Child 13

Keeping Our Kids Safe Online

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Building Relationships

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The Healing Power

Between Home and School of Saying Sorry 23 Get Off to a Great Start at MacKillop!

25 The Importance of Routine and Responsibility

This edition has some great features to help you on your parenting journey.

We’re encouraging couples to go on a maplemoon (a kid-free holiday to reconnect). We also cover the importance of emotional intelligence, giving heartfelt apologies, routine and more. Plus, we’ve pulled together a great list of activities to get involved in during the upcoming school holidays.

We are also planning some of our 2023 content this month, so if you have some ideas or things you would like us to cover, shoot them over to editorial@pakmag.com.au - we’d love to hear them.

The team and I hope you love this edition as much as we do and that you get lots out of it. If you are wanting to share your voice - you can find out more at www.pakmag.com.au/communitycontributor

29 All Things Health 32 Parent’s Puzzle

Until next time, happy parenting, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

33 Mini Mag 39 What’s Your Toddler’s Temperament?

40 Bump, Bub and Beyond 43 All Things Tweens and Teens 44 STEAM: Ecology

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47 Why You Should Plan a Maplemoon 51

School Holiday Guide

59 Daddy Diary 60 Community Noticeboard 62 What’s On

PakMag Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James Creative Team Leader, Graphic Designer and Editor Clare Winter Marketing and Events Coordinator Alyssa Marino

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The 5 Types of Emotional Intelligence and How to Build Them in Your Children STORY Bree James Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is defined as the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage and handle emotions.

Research shows that people with strong emotional intelligence are more likely to succeed in leadership and high-performance based roles than those blessed with high IQ’s or relevant experience. Those with high EQ work well with a wide variety of people and are able to respond effectively to the rapidly changing conditions in the world.

There are five components of emotional intelligence, and they cover both internal and external indicators that determine how we think about ourselves and how we think about and act towards others.

3. Motivation - the higher purpose that goes beyond the external drive for achievement, but also the internal drive or ability to pursue goals with energy and persistence.

Externally, there are two additional indicators of emotional intelligence, which is what goes on between you and others.

1. Social-awareness - The ability to understand the emotional characteristics of other people and how your words and actions affect others.

2. Social-regulation - Social regulations protect public

The stronger a person is in each of these areas, the better chances they have of achieving greatness in most situations.

interests such as health, safety, the environment and social cohesion. Sociologists define social control as the way that the norms, rules, laws and structures of society regulate human behaviour. Social-regulation is a necessary part of social order - societies could not exist without controlling their populations.

The three internal indicators of emotional intelligence applicable to self are:

So how can we build our children’s EQ? Here are five ways:

1. Self-awareness - the ability to recognise and

1. Name, acknowledge and talk about emotions

understand your moods, emotions and drivers, as well as their effect on others.

2. Self-regulation - the ability to control or redirect disruptive emotions, impulses and moods, and the ability to manage judgement and think before acting.

It is your ability to influence your emotions.

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Bring to your child’s awareness that emotions are everywhere. Commenting on characters when watching a show together (“Wow, he really looks angry”) is a simple way to get the conversation around emotions going. Naming the emotions we see them having, or ones we are experiencing ourselves, helps children

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learn to acknowledge their emotions. Nothing feels worse than someone dismissing our emotions.

Responding to your child’s tantrums by saying something like “I know you’re angry, do you want to talk about it?” is a more effective response than “What’s wrong now?” If you want to help them develop emotional regulation skills, we need to acknowledge their feelings.

2. Encourage empathy Empathy is a difficult skill to develop in both children and adults. It refers to the ability to feel or imagine someone else’s pain and to offer help. Showing empathy does not mean you agree with your child’s behaviour.

It simply means being able to understand their feelings or behaviour from their point of view.

3. Focus on the behaviour you want to see more of It is common to focus on your child’s inappropriate behaviour in an attempt to reduce that behaviour.

But did you know that the more you focus on that behaviour, the more you reinforce it? So concentrate

on the behaviour you want to see more of. Focusing on positive emotions can build your child’s physical, intellectual, psychological and social resources, and also support them during difficult times.

4. Learn coping mechanisms Getting away from one’s emotional triggers is one of the most common emotional regulation strategies.

Our children learn to react to emotions by watching how we react to ours. Brainstorming together acceptable ways of reacting to emotions and asking them the different ways they can react to an incident in the future, also helps. And when we get it wrong, do the same of course.

5. Do not shield them from emotional turmoil Social conflict provides an opportunity for parents to talk about emotions. In families where little dispute happens, kids learn less about emotional regulation.

Shielding your child from difficult emotions doesn’t help strengthen their emotional intelligence. So as hard as it is, use these times as opportunities for learning.

Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences Types of Intelligence

Characteristics

Learning Tools

Linguistic

• Ability to use oral and written language correctly • Good memory

• Writing and narrating • Commenting on events • Speeches • Debate

Logical Mathematical

• Ability to solve mathematical calculations • Solving logical problems

• Experiments • Puzzle games • Creating charts • Categorisation of concepts

Bodily - Kinesthetic

• Ability to use the body as a means to convey meaning • Kinetic skills • Kinesis synchronisation • Physical memory

• Sports • Dance • Theatrical games • Dramatisation • Sculpture

Musical

• Musical sensitivity • Ability to recognise and synthesise musical patterns • Rhythm recognition

• Use of musical instruments • Singing • Musical toys

Spatial

• Ability of spatial representations • Good orientation • Visual memory

• Charts and maps • Art - Drawing • Visual representation of concepts • Sculpture

Interpersonal

• Ability to recognise and understand the intentions and desires of other people

• Collaborative activities • Discussion • Theatrical games • Dramatisation

Intrapersonal

• Ability to understand oneself • Can identify your own weaknesses and strengths

• Self-awareness and self-concentration exercises • Projects • Individual tasks

Naturalist

• Ability to connect with the natural environment and protect it • Love and interest for the different forms of life on the planet

• Actions - field trips • Projects • Labs • Arts

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Entertainment

Check it Out Gordonvale Sugar Solstice Country Fair When: 11 June / 2.00pm - 8.00pm Where: Norman Park, Gordonvale More info: Gordonvale Sugar Solstice Gordonvale's all new country fair is a free family fun day for everyone. Entertainment includes fire displays, kids rides, food vans, and market stalls.

Australian Italian Festival

Festival Of Spirits

When: 4 - 5 June / 10.00am Where: TYTO Parklands More info: www.australianitalianfestival.com.au

When: 11 June / 12.00pm - 10.00pm Where: Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf More info: www.hemingwaysbrewery.com.au

Held annually in the Hinchinbrook Shire, the Australian Italian Festival is one of the longest running cultural festivals in Australia. Bring the family along to enjoy the unique food and entertainment and explore the natural wonders of the area. Cost: $9.00 - $26.00 / G

New and unique to Cairns, the Festival of Spirits celebrates FNQ’s best local and award-winning distilleries and the people who innovate, create, and make this region taste great.

Go Sport For Everyone Expo When: 4 June / 9.00am - 12.00pm Where: PCYC Cairns More info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au Come and try some new sports at the free Go Sport for Everyone Expo. There will be sporting demonstrations, and sign up and membership voucher giveaways. People with all abilities and conditions are invited to attend.

Xavier Rudd When: 4 June / 6.30pm Where: Munro Martin Parklands More info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC In celebration of his new album, ‘Jan Juc Moon’, Xavier Rudd speaks of wide-open spaces and the awesome natural elements that shape it. Bring your picnic chairs and blankets to enjoy this outdoor event with the whole family. Cost: $70.00 - $80.00 / PG

IRONMAN Cairns Asia Pacific Championship and Cairns Sport & Lifestyle Expo When: 11 - 12 June Where: Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas More info: www.ironman.com Challenge yourself to swim, ride, and run in this year’s 'Race in Paradise'. With a stunning course and electric atmosphere, the event starts in Port Douglas, goes along the palm-fringed Captain Cook Highway to the coast of Palm Cove, and finishes on the Cairns Esplanade. If you’re after something a little less intense, you can sign up for one of the festival events, including the Quicksilver Green Island Reef Swim, or browse the Cairns Sport & Lifestyle Expo on the Cairns Esplanade.

2022 Tropical Innovation Festival When: 20 - 24 June Where: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort More info: www.tropicalinnovationfestival.com.au Celebrating innovation, the festival features over 50 events, 60 speakers, and the world's first conference on the Great Barrier Reef. The program includes inspiring keynotes, workshops, masterclasses, networking events, pitching opportunities, and mentoring sessions, all delivered by Global entrepreneurs, CEOs, Government leaders, Investors, and experts.

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Cooktown Discovery Festival When: 17 - 19 June Where: Cooktown More info: www.cooktownexpo.com.au Held annually, the Cooktown Discovery Festival is an actionpacked event showcasing the town's history. Discover more about the rich culture of the Guugu Yimithirr people and relive the events of James Cook’s arrival.

National NAIDOC Week When: 3 - 10 July Where: Various locations More info: www.naidoc.org.au NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) When: 6 - 10 July Where: Cairns Convention Centre More info: www.ciaf.com.au After two years of presenting digitally, CIAF is back in Cairns to deliver a series of thought-provoking arts and cultural events.

This year, CIAF will be held at the newly refurbished Cairns Convention Centre and a number of other venues across Cairns.

Cairns Show When: 13 - 15 July Where: Cairns Showgrounds More info: www.cairnsshow.com.au Once again, the Cairns Show will bring you an array of exciting family entertainment, competitions, thrilling rides and more.

Early Bird Tickets and Bonus Dollars are available now at Cairns Local Tickets, Earlville Shopping Town from 4 July, and the Cairns Show Grounds from 12 July.

The Thing Is

The Thing Is with Bree James After 15 years, two kids, 6 fur babies, multiple creations, hundreds of events, and around 400 magazine and book deadlines, my husband of 12 years and I decided to have a belated honeymoon.

The thing is, our journey started in a non-traditional way. We had the baby, bought the house and then got married. It was a very small wedding, and the joys of parenthood before marriage meant that I had an 18 month old to help me get ready on the day of the wedding. That night he slept in a cot in our hotel cupboard so we could have a little bit of privacy.

Don’t worry it was a walk-in cupboard with ventilation but hey!

Needless to say, we never really experienced that ‘honeymoon feeling’ that blissed out holiday where you sleep in, eat and drink to your heart’s content, and do as you please all day - with your hardest decision being what you are going to eat?

Previously, the longest we have ever been away from our kids together was two nights. Having two very energetic boys and dogs meant not many relatives put their hands up to have them for a night - let alone any longer than that. Then my husband decided to book a 10 day holiday just for us, a maplemoon we called it, as we were well past the honeymoon.

Our kids were not very happy we were going on an adventure without them, but when they realised that they were going to be home with their poppy - they got pretty excited. It was about to be 10 days of watching football and sports, and eating bachelor food.

Our departure was planned for months - rosters of four different couples and relatives were scheduled to help poppy mind the kids and do school pick ups and

drop offs. Meals were planned, lists, rosters and daily schedules were made, and activities were organised to ensure the 10 days we were away went as smoothly as possible. Covid and medical plans were put into place, and nervously we left our kids hoping that everything would go to plan.

There is so much to think about, and it makes me laugh how quickly grandparents forget those years of parenting that they went through. Sure, everyone read my pages of notes and then promptly put them in the bin. Uber eats were ordered, bedtimes were extended and I am pretty sure there were some stressful mornings getting out the door on time. They lost each other on a hike for a few hours and freaked each other out massively, the kids learnt a few new tricks like poker, I noticed a few words were added to their vocabulary and there were some new mannerisms when I returned.

Thankfully these only took a couple of weeks to unlearn.

But they survived and had a really great time.

Best thing was, not only did we get to have some quality time together as a couple, but our kids got some quality time with each other and relatives that they adore. Sure, I can’t see any of them putting their hand up to do it again any time soon, but the kids are getting older so before I know it, we’ll be able to go on a maplemoon whenever we want - and that freaks me out a little! These parenting years are going way too fast.

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Advertorial

Choosing the Right School for Your Child Choosing a school is arguably one of the most important decisions you'll ever make, however it can be time consuming and difficult to compare your options. We’ve listed some of the top concerns as well as questions to ask when comparing schools.

Location, location, location State schools operate under catchment areas, which can limit your options. Catholic schools don’t have catchment restrictions, so you can choose the best school for your child’s needs regardless of where you live provided there is availability.

Questions: Are there catchment areas? Is boarding available? Is there a bus service? Is there a wait list?

Facilities and Subject Choices Your child’s unique needs and talents will likely help determine which school will best cater to their interests.

Find out what facilities, subjects or excursions the school can offer your child.

Questions: What subjects are on offer? What programs or opportunities are available?

School Culture School culture and values that align with your family can help guide your decision. Taking a tour of the school and chatting with the principal is a great way to figure this out. It is also worth asking about fees during your initial conversations. Catholic schools are often less expensive than expected, and concessions are available for those experiencing financial hardship.

Questions: What is the school’s approach to bullying?

What are the school’s values? Do we need to be Catholic

to attend a Catholic school? What are the fees and what is included?

Size Matters Whether you’d prefer a larger school or think your child would thrive in a smaller setting is something to consider.

Some schools offer P-12, while others are just primary or secondary. Consider your child’s temperament and what option suits your family long-term.

Questions: How many students are at the school?

How many students are in each class?

Some Other Questions You May Need to Consider Are: • Is it important that all your children go to the same school?

• How well does the school support children with additional needs, if this is something you need to consider?

• What opportunities exist for parent and family involvement?

• Do you need before and after school care?

Overall, the decision will depend on what is important to you and your child; whether that’s academic offerings, sporting or arts options, or integrating faith-based values.

To help you find the perfect school for your child, Cairns Catholic Education has created an enrolment concierge service, allowing you to speak to one person about which of the 30 Catholic schools in our region would be the right fit. Text “SCHOOL” and the year level/s you are looking for to 0448 876 342 and our enrolments concierge will call you.

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Keeping Our Kids Safe Online in a Technology Driven World STORY Sasha Rozhkova As we continue to live our lives heavily immersed in the digital world, it’s critical to consider online safety and associated risks, as well as the long term implications of our actions. The manner in which people interact online can have significant effects on others and our future. This not only applies to us, but also our children and their safety and wellbeing.

There are several aspects of online safety to consider when working to keep kids safe, so to save you the guesswork, we delve into some of the major issues that may arise, and how to best handle them.

Cyberbullying If a child is humiliated, harassed, intimidated or threatened online, that’s cyberbullying. It can take on many forms, use a range of devices and be across a variety of platforms. It can involve abusive messages, hurtful images or videos, nasty gossip, exclusion or humiliation, trolling, or even fake accounts to trick or humiliate them. For our younger generations this can be detrimental to their development and mental health, especially for those strongly attached to their online identity.

So what can you do if your child is being cyberbullied?

It’s key to stay calm and not punish your child by removing their device access. This may further alienate them and keep them from learning resilience.

Try to create an open dialogue without judgement or anger, listen to the situation and gauge its severity.

If you deem it severe and your child is distressed by it, seek professional help. This may be from counsellors, school staff or even emergency services.

It’s also important to collect evidence - bullying behaviour is unacceptable and it’s important for the bully to be held accountable. Finally, it’s important to empower your child to rebuild confidence, connection and security.

Sending Nudes and Sexting Sharing intimate photos, videos and messages may be innocent at the time, but it can have both legal and social consequences for the sender and receiver of the content. These can be used as sexual extortion, be shared without consent and end up in the hands of unsavoury characters. This is all now known as imagebased abuse - and it is never ok.

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Research shows that almost 1 in 3 teens aged 14 - 17 in Australia have experienced sending, sharing or being asked to share nudes. It is therefore imperative to be open and communicative with your child. Being approachable means that if they’re ever faced with such a proposition, they’re more likely to come to you for advice or share their concerns if something goes amiss.

If your child has been a victim of image-based abuse, there’s a few things you can do. The first step is to ask for it to be deleted by the person who shared it, followed by reporting it on the platform that it’s on.

If this is to no avail, police may need to become involved, along with counselling and support services. You can also reach out to the eSafety Commissioner to further explore options for prosecution and support.

The production or distribution of content with children under the age of 18 can be deemd as child pornography, and creating, possessing or sharing nude images of minors may be a criminal act. This also includes if collected as evidence, so be mindful of the law.

Image-based abuse is wrong no matter the age, so it’s key to educate our children on the risks of participating in sending nudes, videos, and sexting, and how that content can be manipulated against them.

Inappropriate Contact and Grooming Inappropriate contact online is not uncommon, and as adults much of it can be ignored, blocked, or brushed off. However children can become targets for some who are looking to exploit and groom them.

There are some precautions you can take as a parent to reduce the risk. Begin with making their accounts private and customising settings, this will provide more control over who has access to them and the content they share. Follow that up with removing contacts that they don’t really know - it’s likely we could all benefit from this exercise. Although this doesn’t guarantee to cut contact from outsiders, it sets a good precedent for their future online presence.

When it comes to grooming, it’s more than persistence, it’s the development of trust and a sort of relationship.

This can be initiated through casual online interactions, with perpetrators making themselves appear relatable and understanding while gathering information.

This information can then be used to alienate, manipulate and coerce them, be it for more information or inappropriate images.

It’s always recommended to have an open dialogue with your children. Communicate to them that it’s important to delete and block people that attempt to make inappropriate contact, and to keep you in the loop if any unfavourable interactions persist.

This goes for both strangers and people they may know. Some perpetrators will pretend to be someone they know, or actually be a person that they know.

If you have a situation arise, be sure to cut contact immediately, report the account and reach out to the authorities if your child's physical safety is at risk.

It’s also important to share with your child that this can happen to anyone, including adults.

Digital Reputation Everything we do online is online permanently, and even as adults we need a reminder at times.

This also goes for any tagged photos, blog posts and social media interactions that occur showing your likes and participation.

Despite social media and the online world still being a relatively new space for us, many people will utilise it and search others to see what comes up. It is therefore imperative that the publicity of online interactions are always taken into consideration, as they all contribute to one's digital reputation. This goes for parents sharing content of their children too, so always be mindful of any possible future implications.

If you’re concerned about what’s out there about yourself or your children, and to check the efficacy of privacy settings, search their name and see what comes up. This will show you what apps or sites may be sharing more than you know.

To find out more on how to handle tricky online situations and ensure your kids stay safe online, check out the eSafety Commissioner website at www.esafety.gov.au. It provides a multitude of resources for both parents and children living in this digital age.

Resources for the Whole Family to Help with Online Safety Online Safety - Scams, SPAM, Viruses and Clouds by A. M. Perry - This guide book has been compiled by the local and online community in an attempt to answer questions about scams, spam and clouds.

Finn Goes Online App - Cybersecurity for Children teaches about online safety, including password security, cyberbullying, and staying safe online. It is aimed at kids aged seven and above.

Google Family Link App - Provides easy access to content filtering settings in Google apps like Search, Chrome and YouTube. www.internetmatters.org - Expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.

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Building Relationships Between Home and School Mary-Anne Stokes’ morning begins, like most parents, in rallying her three primary school children from their beds to the breakfast table, into freshly ironed uniforms, and rounds off by walking them through the St Therese’s school gate with lunchboxes and backpacks ready for the school day. And again, like many others, it’s off to work; for Mary-Anne this means joining her husband Peter to oversee the operations of their family-owned drilling business.

essential to create and support the right environment for him to learn and develop.

When Mary-Anne attended a social gathering at St Therese's School almost 5 years ago she wasn’t sure what to expect. Mary-Anne describes her first experience in the community as warm and welcoming; “I just felt like I belonged.”

St Therese’s School prides itself on its community involvement and the relationship that they build with the families of their students - and that’s not just parents, either. St Therese’s School hosts an annual ‘Grandparents Day’, where grandparents are invited to come along and get to know their grandchildren’s school, too!

Mary-Anne believes the relationship between home and school is vital and getting to know the teachers and staff at school has led to a better understanding of the needs of her children both at school and at home.

Mary-Anne’s youngest child has an ASD diagnosis, and the collaboration between home and school has been

As an active member of the parent-volunteer community, Mary-Anne recognises there are many parents who, like her, skilfully balance the responsibilities of work and home life and she is so happy that she is part of the St Therese’s community.

“St Therese’s is a real family community, everybody bands together, everybody lends a hand; the STS community is just awesome”.

If you would like to find out more about the community at St Therese’s School, or you’d like to enrol, head to www.stthereses.qld.edu.au and book a school tour with a member of our Leadership Team.

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The Healing Power of Saying Sorry STORY Rachel Schofield “…Say sorry!”

The little girl looks down at her shiny black shoes and pouts. Silence.

“Go on!” presses her Mum. She manages to squeeze out a sulky, “Sorry.”

The whole scene is unsettling to watch. It’s painful being that squirming girl - the awkwardness, the shame, the humiliation. It’s incredibly uncomfortable being the parent trying to squeeze out an apology from your reluctant child. And being on the receiving end of a forced ‘sorry’ does little to smooth over the wrongdoing.

Other times, children have learnt to roll out the socially expected, “Sorry!” and we face a new challenge: kids are quick to notice that a “sorry” lets them off the hook. Kicked someone? Stood on their toy? Say “sorry” and you’re acquitted. It’s a far cry from a meaningful apology that eases upset feelings.

Apologies matter, and they matter a lot. Heartfelt apologies don’t fully erase a hurt, but they do express that you care, and that's important. Countless research studies show how sincere apologies really do curb anger and resentment leading to better relationships.

Throughout history apologies have been pivotal.

Like in recent times how First Nations people across Australia and the Torres Strait were deeply moved and in tears when in 2008 The Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, finally apologised to the Stolen Generations for the wrongs that past government policies inflicted.

We’ve all felt our hearts soften after someone has apologised to us for wrongdoing. And we all want our children to grow up being able to give heartfelt apologies. We want them to be kind, caring and

compassionate. We want them to have good manners, to fit into society and get along well with others.

Saying sorry is healing.

But a forced sorry is a far cry from a genuine apology. So what can we do to help our children give apologies that move others whilst leaving them feeling empowered, not humiliated? And how can we do that in a way that navigates social expectations in the present moment?

Here are seven pointers that will show you how.

The exact order we do them might vary and some may not be needed depending on the situation.

1. Recognise that Your Child Needs Your Support It helps to notice how children are always doing their best to fit in and belong. Every child wants nothing more than to feel connected and close to the people around them. When a child hurts someone else or damages their things, be it accidentally or intentionally, they feel bad inside. Sometimes it can look like they don’t care but deep down they’re hurting. And when a child feels hurt they cannot think. They need our support to bring them back to their true selves and regain their dignity.

2. Help Your Child Think Again A child who’s done something hurtful will feel bad.

Either big feelings provoked them to lash out in the first place or doing something hurtful made them feel terrible (ashamed about what happened and perhaps scared about what’s going to happen to them).

A child who is overwhelmed by upset cannot think –

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they literally cannot access the thinking part of the brain (prefrontal cortex) when their emotional brain (limbic system) is flooded. If we move in close with warmth and empathy, our child will feel our caring and support. That vital connection might be enough to help them think well, or it might give them safety to offload any emotional tension they are carrying. We need to help our child move through any upset they are carrying, so they can think more clearly again, then they’ll be better placed to give a heartfelt apology. When we stay nearby offering our love, our child will feel safe enough to cry or rage releasing the feelings of hurt inside.

Giving a child time to work through feelings means they’ll be more able to realise the cost of their harsh words / hurtful actions and be moved to make amends.

We can think of this way of listening to a child’s emotions as “holding space” for feelings.

3. Help Your Child Realise What’s Happened and to Take Responsibility What’s obvious to you – your child knocked somebody down – may need to be pointed out. For young children this cause and effect often remains a mystery.

They may have no idea that the way they jumped caused the accident. “You swung your school bag and it hurt Lila’s arm. Look it hurts, she’s crying.”

You’ll need to hold the expectation that your child sticks around at the scene. You might need to go after them and hold their hand to bring them back to the situation, “You need to come back, Lila got hurt.”

Often kids will say, “It was an accident” which can be a way of wriggling out of taking responsibility. We can say something like, “Maybe you didn’t mean to, but she got hurt.”

4. Stay Nearby and Listen Sticking around the scene to offer support is meaningful for the hurt child, your warm attention and concern helps, “Are you okay?”

If the hurt child is crying, it’s better to simply stay close and wait attentively for them to finish shedding their tears before trying to fix things up. Rushing to say sorry, or make amends, can be jarring when we are upset. Instead, we can focus on what happened, “You got hurt when Jack swung his bag” and the hurt child might cry some more but she will feel so much better to get those tears out than to keep them bottled up. Once she’s through her upset, she’ll be in a good place to hear an apology.

5. Make Amends Once the child who caused the problem fully understands what has happened and both children have had the chance to release emotional tension, it’s time to take action. Often kids are grateful to have something tangible to do. They can’t stop the other kid’s pain but they can offer comfort.

It can be an empowering opportunity for a child to learn that we all make mistakes – and we can always take action to make things better. If we broke an object – we can fix it up. If we injured someone – we can get a Band-Aid or ice. If we hurt a relationship – we can repair it, “How can I make things up to you?”

6. Meet Social Expectations Eventually your child will say sorry and mean it. In the meantime, go ahead and say sorry yourself but don’t insist that they do. Apologising on behalf of our child is an easy way to navigate social expectations, without making your child feel ashamed. This is especially useful with very young children.

Sometimes, for older kids, a little nudge is useful, warmly whispering (to avoid embarrassing our child) something like, “When you feel able, it would be really good to say sorry to Fred for tearing up his picture”.

This doesn’t guarantee that a child will say sorry but it gently holds the expectation that this is what we do once we feel remorse whilst sending the message to your child that you are on his side.

Of course modelling saying sorry in our own lives is powerful too. Children are quick learners and easily pick up that this is what we do when we’ve hurt someone.

7. Give Reassurances Offering reassurances like “I won’t do it again” offers meaningful safety for the hurt child. We can create this by saying, “Are you going to do that again?”

Reassurance is often more important to a child than an apology. A “sorry” pleases adults but is less important to children. Reassurance matters to a child.

If a child can’t offer reassurance it’s your job to step in and hold the expectation, “I can’t let you hit him again”; “I won’t let him hit you again” and stay close by ready to set a limit and prevent repeated misdemeanours.

Children need our support to regain their dignity and to figure out a way to make amends. Instead of insisting children say sorry, we can help them to think again and repair things. Children who are given the opportunity to offload emotional tension and participate in helping the other child feel better often do amazing things.

Follow these seven pointers and before long you’ll be delighted to witness your child giving heartfelt apologies spontaneously. I was touched a few weeks ago when a four year old boy I know, took off on a bike without training wheels for the first time only to bowl over a one year old and fall off. The four year old, who was also hurt, picked himself up and immediately went to help the little boy get up, said a caring “sorry” and walked with the little kid back towards his mum.

It was so sweet to watch.

Children are naturally caring – we need only support their innate compassion to raise a child that willingly gives heartfelt apologies.

Rachel Schofield is a Parent Coach, Professional Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists and is a mum of two boys. She shares evidence based strategies for handling challenges in ways that bring cooperation and make you closer with your child. www.rachelschofield.com

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Education

The Importance of Routine and Responsibility STORY Kirsten Anderson, Director of Wellbeing at Peace Lutheran College, Cairns As busy adults we know a clear daily routine can reduce stress and improve brain function, but how can we implement routines to benefit young people?

Here are some simple ways they can start building positive habits and make the most of their time.

1. Adopt a Brain-Boosting Breakfast Routine Don’t ignore the importance of a healthy morning routine and the impact it can have on a child’s capacity to learn. After a night’s sleep, children need to fuel their bodies. As teachers, when we see students looking tired or behaving in an irritable manner, we often check in to see whether they’ve eaten. More often than not, we find they have skipped breakfast or eaten something on-the-go that is high in sugar.

Creating a breakfast routine has many benefits: Sitting to eat, even for 10 minutes, can instill a sense of calm in the morning, mentally preparing for the day and getting ready to learn. “Filling their tank” supports their physical and cognitive requirements to begin the day.

They will learn about nutrition and to take responsibility for their own eating habits in a positive way.

2. Create Positive Study Routines In my role, I often come across high school students who present with stress due to feeling overwhelmed by homework. While in school, the daily timetable provides students with stability and consistency, they know where to go and when and what subject they’ll be studying. This reduces cognitive load as they don’t need to decide what to do next and it allows their brains to be more switched on to learning.

Outside school, it’s a different matter. Without a timetable in place, a student must make decisions around their study - what to prioritise, how long to give to a subject, where to study, how best to study and when to fit in all that other “stuff” that comes with being an adolescent.

3. Make a Balanced Study Timetable When planning a study timetable, it’s important to emphasise the need to put in the fun first. This means adding weekly social commitments, team sports or outings with friends, prior to adding study sessions.

This helps students be realistic about what time they can give to homework and assignments and allows

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them to see that they don’t need to sacrifice things which bring them pleasure. Other commitments such as a job should also be added. Once the social and work commitments have been entered, the remaining time can be allotted to study sessions.

A useful planning technique is to adopt the “Eat the Frog” method, where you do the least favourable thing first. At times putting something off until the last minute creates a far greater issue (and stress) than it needed to be. It’s also worth taking into consideration planning when to do those tasks which are more challenging, and plan them at times when the brain is most alert.

4. Remove Distractions It’s important to acknowledge we are all different and what might be distracting to one person, can help another person focus. I’m someone who can’t work in absolute silence, so I’ll sometimes put the television on for background noise; however, I can’t have it in my line of sight as I find visual stimuli distracting.

Work with your child to identify and eliminate distractions at study times. If smartphones are a distraction, don’t ban them during study but look at whether they can be used responsibly. Silencing notifications and keeping the phone out of reach means they’re less likely to take a quick peek at it. These devices can be used to help productivity, like setting a timer to help stay on task and schedule breaks.

Empower older students to be responsible in their use of technology and discuss with them how it might be a help rather than a hindrance. Good routines promote impulse control and self-regulation – great lifelong skills.

5. Encourage Breaks Research has taught us that “brain breaks” are key to reducing stress and increasing productivity. Teachers are integrating these breaks into classrooms and reaping the benefits. It’s important we make breaks a key part of any study routine.

I’m particularly fond of the Pomodoro Technique, a timemanagement method developed by Francesco Cirillo.

It works around the principle that we are most productive when focused on something for 25 minute chunks. After 25 minutes (one Pomodoro - the classic tomato kitchen timer) our concentration can begin to dwindle and a 5 minute break is encouraged to help re-energise and refocus.

6. Exercise So, you’re taking breaks, why not make it an exercise break? No matter when or where, exercise should be a part of the daily routine. It’s well-documented that simple exercise stimulates endorphins, the happy hormones which promote positivity, making the brain more alert and receptive to learning, study, memory and even organisation!

7. Failure is Learning The last ingredient in supporting children to become independent, resilient and successful learners is to let them fail. Failure is how we recognise what works and what doesn’t. Failure is what leads to success.

It can be tempting to want to rescue your child when they are exhibiting signs of stress around homework or assignments, especially if they’ve left something to the last minute; however, you need to consider what impact your intervention can have on their overall learning.

Before Jumping in, Ask Yourself: • What’s the worst that will happen if this doesn’t get done?

• What can my child learn from this?

• How can I guide and support my child without doing it for them?

How you respond at these times reinforces to children the consequences of their actions, or inaction.

By allowing a young person to fail due to poor timemanagement, you create the opportunity to educate them on how to better plan their study timetable. Do it for them, and you could begin the start of a routine that will do neither of you any favours.

Although it can be tough to watch a child struggle, they will struggle more as adults if we don’t allow them safe opportunities to make mistakes and take responsibility for their learning. A good way to guide a child is to adopt the role of the supportive coach: • Ask guiding questions (these are ones which try to illicit deeper thinking) • Listen to understand • Give feedback (not answers) • Talk through possible steps • Reflect and review

Kirsten Anderson is the Director of Wellbeing at Peace Lutheran College in Cairns.

Over her career, Kirsten has gained experience across various roles including Department Head - English, through to Head of House - Year 7, and most recently Head of Middle School at Peace. Her professional development in positive education, trauma informed education and pastoral programs has seen her develop a well-regarded set of skills to support the constantly evolving holistic approach to academia within independent schools.

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Health

All Things Health Dr Liz Jackson

Dr Bobby Griffin

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Sunbird Orthodontics

Dear Dr Liz, I pee a little when I sneeze, is this cause for concern?

Stress incontinence is where urine leakage occurs when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise.

This is caused by muscle weakness. Many women think that urinary incontinence is a normal part of ageing, however it’s not. There are treatments and exercises that can be done to support your pelvic floor. It’s important to know that incontinence can be treated. If you find that incontinence is disturbing your daily activities and causing you to miss out on things you typically enjoy, it’s best you come see us for a consultation.

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Dear Dr Bobby, what can the physical impact be from not having straight teeth?

Crooked teeth may interfere with proper chewing, which may cause digestion problems and other health problems in the future. Crooked teeth can also increase excess wear on the teeth, gums, and jaw muscles, resulting in cracked teeth, jaw strain, temporomandibular joint disorder, and chronic headaches. If teeth are misaligned, they can affect articulation and speech. Lastly, periodontal disease. It’s hard to clean in between crooked teeth and this can result in tooth decay and gum disease. If you or your child’s teeth are causing concern or embarrassment, or you want to avoid dental issues in the future, please come and see us for a free 15-minute consultation.

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Urinary Incontinence Types Stress incontinence: Urine leaks when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising or lifting something heavy.

Urge incontinence: A sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine. You may need to urinate often, including throughout the night.

Overflow incontinence: Frequent or constant dribbling of urine due to a bladder that doesn’t empty completely.

Functional incontinence: A physical or mental impairment keeps you from making it to the toilet in time.

Mixed incontinence: You experience more than one type of urinary incontinence - most often this refers to a combination of stress incontinence and urge incontinence.

The good news is there are a range of treatment options available. See your GP or a specialist for more information.

Consult your local health practitioner, doctor or pharmacist for advice on these topics first to ensure the best health outcomes.

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All Things Health How to Prevent Head Lice

Jana Gorski

We’ve all done our dash with head lice, and it’ll likely happen again, so here’s a few tips for dealing with and preventing them.

Naturopath - Calanna TerryWhite Chemmart

1. Wash regularly - If you’ve had lice make an appearance, ensure to use hot water to wash your bedding, and use the dryer for other garments and soft toys.

2. Soak hair tools and accessories - It’s important to keep hair products and tools clean. Soak periodically to kill any lice that may be hanging on.

3. Use a lice prevention spray - There are natural methods for preventing lice. Mario’s Range Lice Prevent Spray is available in their Head Lice pack and is made from natural essential oils. It can be used daily and has no harmful ingredients. For more information check out www.calannapharmacy.com.au/marios-range

Dear Jana, I need to lose some weight, are weight loss shakes a good way to support that?

Meal replacement shakes are designed to give you nutrients, protein, vitamins and minerals in a calorie controlled way.

A shake is a lot easier to digest than meat and vegetables, so this gives your digestive system a rest. Replacing one or two meals a day with a calorie controlled shake is an effective way to lose weight or boost your body’s nutrient intakes to gain weight or improve your energy and health.

We have a variety of powders that you can add to smoothies or specially formulated shakes, or speak to our team of naturopaths to see the best weight loss plan for you.

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4. Clean upholstery - Like any surface at home, furniture can also house a few bugs, so remember to regularly clean and vacuum them.

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Consult your local health practitioner, doctor or pharmacist for advice on these topics first to ensure the best health outcomes.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

What’s Your Toddler’s Temperament?

STORY Dr. Harvey Karp If you’ve ever been on a toddler playdate, gone to a parent-and-me or parents group class, or even just visited a playground, you’ve noticed that toddler temperaments can vary… a lot! And, of course, that’s normal. No two toddlers are alike. However, there are three main temperament buckets that all toddlers fall into. And knowing which one best fits your little one will help you better predict whether your child will greet certain situations with gusto or caution… and it’ll help you better navigate parenting, too.

What is Temperament?

Your toddler’s temperament is their style of interacting with the world: their own personal pacing, their attitude, flexibility and general mood. Is your kiddo on the cautious side or brave little bug? Stubborn or easygoing? Mild mannered or super passionate? If your child’s demeanor feels familiar, that’s because temperament often runs in the family. But nature isn’t always predictable and, who knows, a pair of quiet-loving librarians can very easily spawn the next heavy metal rocker.

Toddler Temperament #1: Easy Toddler Temperament Easygoing kiddos generally wake up cheerful and ready for a new day. These tots are definitely active, but not wild. They tolerate changes well, and thoroughly enjoy meeting new people, and diving into new situations.

Their eating and sleeping patterns are blissfully predictable. Children with this type of temperament are resilient, meaning they’re excellent at bouncing back from setbacks and disappointments… and trying again!

Toddler Temperament #2: Slow-to-Warm Up Toddler Temperament If your tot’s generally happy, but cautious, easily frustrated, and slow to warm to new people and experiences, they’ve got a slow-to-warm-up temperament. These kiddos love quiet play and tend to

be very observant. They’re early talkers, late walkers, and they lean toward the sensitive, bristling when their milk is too cold or their jumper is too scratchy. These sensitive souls often start the “terrible twos” between 15 and 18 months, but if you treat your tot with patience and respect, they’ll finish the toddler years happy and confident. Respect includes not calling your tot shy.

Instead, use words like “careful” or “they look before they leap”.

Toddler Temperament #3: Spirited Toddler Temperament Strong-willed, spirited tykes are kind of like “rollercoaster kids,” with lots of high highs and low lows.

(Expect unpredictable eating and sleeping patterns.)

These tots are brimming with “more”: They’re more active, more impatient, more impulsive, more defiant, more rigid, more intense, and more sensitive than most.

Because of this, when the sparks of daily stress mix with their explosive personalities… there could be a big ol KABOOM! The good news? These fidgety, distracted kiddos are bursting with grit and usually grow into happy, enthusiastic kids - if they get lots of outside play, consistent (but flexible) limits, and a steady stream of patience and love.

If you’re not quite certain which temperament best describes your child, here’s a quick test to find out: Go to an uncrowded shopping centre and briefly let your tot’s hand go, pretending to turn your back for two seconds. All the while, keep watch out of the corner of your eye. If your toddler simply stands there, they likely have an Easy disposition. If they tug at your coat and cry, that’s a big Slow-to-Warm-Up clue. Finally, if your kiddo makes a run for it without so much as a headturn, you’ve got a Spirited bub on your hands! No matter what your child’s temperament, once you have a better sense of what makes your little one tick, and what may be hindering good behaviour, you can better address the day-to-day challenges of toddlerdom.

Dr. Harvey Karp is a world-renowned paediatrician and child development expert. He is also the creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper, a new class of responsive infant bed that adds 1 - 2 hours to a baby’s sleep and reduces the risk of infant sleep death by preventing dangerous rolling. He is an advocate for children’s environmental health and a board member of EWG, an environmental protection group. www.happiestbaby.com

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Top 5 Tips for Keeping Your Mattress Healthy STORY Laundry Expert Nicole Gibson from Soka Australia Poor mattress hygiene can contribute to poor air quality in your home. This is caused by an increase in organic matter such as dead skin cells, dust, dust mite faeces, dirt and grime, and foul odours caused by germs, bacteria, body oils and sweat. It can also trigger allergies to flare up such as breathing difficulties and changes in skin integrity.

How to Handle Public Meltdowns If you haven’t had to deal with one, no doubt you’ve been witness to a public meltdown. As children grow and develop, emotional management and public awareness is not always at the forefront of their mind, so it’s great to have some strategies in place when the time finally comes.

The best way to avoid a public meltdown is to minimise the risk. Eventually you’ll work out what triggers are at play, be it fatigue, hunger or sensory overload - the key is to be prepared. If your little one always reacts when grocery shopping, bring distractions with you. This may be a toy, snacks or a colouring-in book, whatever works for them. If toys and games aren’t doing the trick, try giving them a task or role to play in whatever it is you’re doing.

We’ve heard it all before, and as hard as it is in the moment, it is best to control our own reactions.

Acknowledgement of emotions goes a long way, for children and adults alike, but do your best to avoid making bribes or promises directly in response to their behaviour as this will lower your credibility and authority, and potentially reinforce that behaviour.

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If caught out in the full throws of a public meltdown, a change of scenery may be just what everyone needs.

Although disruptive and somewhat embarrassing, removing yourself and your child can help simmer things down.

• Sprinkle bicarb soda over the mattress (optional add lavender essential oil) and allow to absorb odours for at least 30 minutes

And remember, no matter how long you’ve been a parent for, or how well you do the job, dealing with public meltdowns is never easy.

• Vacuum the mattress ensuring you target all crevices and corners

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All Things Tweens and Teens

All Things Tweens & Teens Tackling Peer Pressure

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

Peer pressure and influence is felt when someone does something to feel accepted and valued by their friends. This pressure can be positive or negative, however dealing with such pressure and determining consequences can be difficult for tweens and teens.

BDD is a mental illness characterised by constant worry and stress over a perceived or minor defect in one’s appearance. It often begins in the tween and teen years when people begin to change and develop, with tendencies to compare each other.

By building their confidence and instilling self assurance you can help reduce the pressure they feel in certain situations. Through confidence they will feel more inclined to not question their own judgement or rely on other people’s decisions when under pressure.

If your child is happy with who they are, their choices and values, they’re less likely to be influenced by other people. Dealing with peer pressure is harder for some, so keep the lines of communication open, and ensure you’re approachable should they come to you for advice.

These days BDD is further fueled by social media, body modifications and photo editing, all pushing unattainable beauty standards. Although not uncommon for people to compare themselves to others, BDD is persistent and negative, leading to visual misrepresentation of oneself. Simply put, one does not see themselves as they truly are. It is thought that 1 - 2 percent of people have BDD tendencies, with men and women equally affected.

BDD can cause severe emotional distress and have long term implications on one’s health. This can include the development of other mental illnesses such as obsessive compulsive disorder, lead to excessive dieting and exercising, as well as unnecessary cosmetic modifications.

If you suspect your child may be exhibiting signs of BDD, talk to them to ascertain their feelings and perception of their body, and seek professional help for clarification. Treatment options often include both medical and mental health professionals, with a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy and medications.

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Ecology - What is it and Why Does it Matter?

STORY Sasha Rozhkova To mark World Environment Day on 5 June, and World Oceans Day on 8 June, we thought it appropriate to delve into the world of ecology, and share why it’s so important to be aware of the intricacies of the world we live in.

Ecology is the study of interactions and relationships between organisms and their environment. This includes both biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors.

Ecology showcases the complexity of interactions and just how much the web of life on Earth is entwined within itself. Therefore, it’s important to understand that we are a part of the web, and our actions also have an effect on the ecology of our surroundings.

In North Queensland we have the privilege of living in a variety of ecological zones, this means that every zone is made up of organisms and spaces unique to that space and climate. When conditions change in these zones, be it due to a natural disaster, agriculture, or climate change, there are always downstream effects that vary in scale.

The Great Barrier Reef is a good example of an ecosystem under pressure. With rising temperatures comes an array of consequences, including ocean acidification, food chain disruption and habitat loss. These may seem as individual issues, but they do in fact go hand in hand.

Following the industrial revolution, atmospheric carbon dioxide has increased exponentially. As our oceans are

Drivers of Biodiversity Loss In no particular order:

1. Habitat loss and degradation 2. Invasive species 3. Overexploitation 4. Pollution 5. Climate change

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carbon sinks, they absorb carbon dioxide resulting in a reduction in pH. This means the water becomes slightly acidic. As minor as it may seem, it is detrimental to many marine organisms - let's use shellfish as an example.

An increase in acidity means a reduction in calcium carbonate, a key component of shells. Consequently, shells are weaker due to reduced calcification, and are also more prone to dissolution (the act or process of dissolving). This goes for corals too, as they struggle to build their skeletons.

But why care about these organisms? Why do they matter?

A reduction in shell integrity means that that organism is unable to survive and thrive.

So what?

Well, the next one up the food chain now has limited food supply, resulting in a reduction in population.

Then same again, this continues up the food chain and can lead to collapse. And if you’re unsure why that matters to us, then consider if one of the fish now unable to maintain a viable population is one that you eat. This then leads to a fisheries collapse; an ecological and economic disaster.

Now we don’t want to get all doomsday on you, but we do want to emphasise just how our civilisation impacts on mother nature and the world around us.

Learn More • World Environment Day is be celebrated across the world, both online and through in-person events. www.worldenvironmentday.global • United Nations World Oceans Day is a day for humanity to celebrate the ocean. www.unworldoceansday.org • Geneva is a global hub for environmental governance. www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org • The Marine Stewardship Council is on a mission to end overfishing and restore fish stocks for future generations. www.msc.org

Did You Know?

• Out of 719 reefs surveyed on the Great Barrier Reef, 91 percent have been affected by coral bleaching following the 2021-22 summer.

• Biodiversity is being lost at a rate not seen since the last mass extinction 65 million years ago when the dinosaurs were wiped out.

• Since the industrial revolution, the ocean has absorbed 525 billion tonnes of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is almost a 30 percent increase in hydrogen ion concentration.

• Biodiversity loss will continue to increase the incidence of further ecological changes such as climate change, desertification, fisheries collapse, floods, landslides, wildfires, eutrophication (a process that results in harmful algal blooms and dead zones in bodies of water), and disease outbreaks.

What Can You Do? • Don’t disturb nesting sites, be it birds, turtles or even insects.

• When possible, keep vehicles on main roads to reduce the spread of weeds and disturbance to wildlife.

• Promote wildlife by setting up bird and bat houses in your yard..

• Use natural products and methods for pest control around the home.

• Encourage and support local government initiatives that protect habitat and biodiversity.

• Leave native plants undisturbed, and landscape using native trees and vegetation.

• Educate your children about the world around them.

QuestaGame is a free game that takes you outdoors to discover, map and ultimately help protect life on our planet. Your sightings contribute to real research and conservation. Bree’s son, Sean, really loves this game. For more information check out www.questagame.com

Relationships

Why You Should Plan a Maplemoon (Your Child-Free Holiday to Reconnect) STORY Bree James We’ve all heard of a honeymoon where you celebrate your love as newlyweds by having an intimate holiday together. Late 2010’s we saw the rise of the babymoon, which for those of you who missed out on the memo like I did, it’s a holiday you have before two become three (or more). The next phase that’s often celebrated is when you become an “empty nester”. That’s a lot of space between having a baby and the kids leaving home, so, I propose we create a new holiday that parents take on an annual basis - a maplemoon.

A maplemoon is a child-free holiday that couples take to connect with each other without the distraction of their children. Sure, honey is filled with sweetness, but maple syrup contains more minerals, has more

depth of flavour and more stable energy levels than honey (and it’s a little bit more fattening...), so I think a maplemoon is the perfect next step after a honeymoon.

Just like getting syrup out of the maple tree takes some effort, so does your relationship. So bring on the passion pancakes and let's look at why we need to get that maplemoon syrup to sweeten up your relationship.

I know many mother’s reading this will be thinking “I can’t leave my kids and go on a holiday without them”.

I get it, I’ve only just done my first 10 days without them with my husband and we have been together for 15 years (and our children are 13 and 10)! We never even had a honeymoon as we had kids first… The most time we had spent away from them as a couple was two days.

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It’s so easy when you are a parent to put the needs of your children first, and the needs of your relationship second. But many relationship experts say that this is not the key to a healthy and happy partnership. Your spouse should not be competing with your kids for attention. But if they are competing, your partner should win every time. This is the consensus of researchers and family experts, and it takes some serious contemplation to fully grasp that this advice should be heeded.

If you think deeply about it, children need to know that their parents love not only them, but each other too.

Their sense of security grows as they see their parents loving each other. When the parental team breaks down, children become the biggest losers. It’s so important that you not only play on the same team, but that you prioritise your relationship and continue growing together. The sleep deprivation, and challenge of raising little versions of yourselves is certainly not easy. The days go quickly and it’s easy to fall into the trap of Groundhog Day, merely giving each other tired nods as you cross paths in the kitchen.

Fact of the matter is, your children will be worse off from your healthy partnership ending, than they would be from spending some time away from you for date nights or a holiday.

The largest proportion of couples separating and divorcing are those who have been married for 9 years or less, which is about 43 percent of divorces. Couples who have been together for 20 years or more are now said to be experiencing a "20-year itch". The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found the risk of divorcing after 20 years of marriage has doubled in a generation. The first 10 years of marriage still remains the danger period for most Australian couples - but the latest data points to the 20-year itch as another high divorce time. This trend can be attributed to a number of factors, but one that gets thrown around the most is that parents are staying together “because of the kids”. So, when they become “empty nesters”, the kids and other distractions that have kept them from acknowledging their lack of connection and fulfilment can no longer be ignored.

do together. Think of it as a practice test for when the kids do leave home - what will your life together be like?

What activities do you want to do together? If you don’t have any shared interests - this will be a good time to start finding some. Whether it be hiking, cards, bowling, cycling, fishing, arts… anything you can enjoy together as a couple. It’s great to talk about life after kids and what you want to be doing together, not only once they leave home, but also when your working life ends and you have more free time. It’s a time to ensure that you are on the same page for your future, and work on any areas of your relationship that may need attention. It’s better to start now than to grow apart. A maplemoon is a way to have some time together where you can remember what it was like BC (before children), let your hair down a little and drop some of your usual responsibilities.

As parents, we need to remember that we are our children’s number one role models. Showing them what a healthy and loving relationship looks like is one of the best things we can expose them to. Like preventing illness, we need to prevent complacency and boredom in our relationship by keeping the spark alive. Just as we schedule things like exercise, we need to schedule quality time with our spouse.

Taking time out to 100 percent focus on your relationship with weekly or fortnightly dinners, a walk down the beach, the odd weekend away together, or a maplemoon is vital for a healthy and happy relationship.

Sure, it’s super weird to go on a holiday without the kids.

First thing you’ll notice is how peaceful life is. Second is how much easier it is to get to things on time. Third is the brain space it frees up only having to think of each other. The quality time together to laugh, have fun and be adults (and maybe a little bit childish) is something I highly recommend.

A maplemoon is a holiday (7 days I think is perfect) where you get to reconnect and find new passions to

I hope I’ve inspired you to take some time out and plan your own maplemoon - I’m sure this term will catch on!

1. What's a hobby you think we could get into now and

6. How much money do you think we will need to

continue to do when we retire?

2. What are 10 fun things you'd like to do with the kids before they move out of home?

3. What are 10 life skills that you think we should teach the kids before they move out of home?

4. When you think about our days of retirement what does a typical day or week look like for us?

5. What do you think my best trait is?

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have to retire?

7. What are some ideas we could do now to build our future wealth?

8. What are ten things we should do before we are too old to do them?

9. What's one thing you'd like to improve and yourself and why?

10. When and where should we do our next Maplemoon?

School Holiday Guide

School Holiday Guide Dairy Farmers Malanda Show

Cairns Art Gallery

This year’s Dairy Farmers Malanda Show is set to thrill, entertain and engage people of all ages. The three-day agricultural show will take place on June 24 - 26 which is the first weekend of the school holidays. Perfect timing for families from afar to plan a trip to the Atherton Tablelands. It promises to be an event not to be missed, jam-packed full of fun and merriment, including a farmer’s challenge, animal nursery, street parade, and milking challenges. Check online for a full schedule.

Cost: $65.00 3 day family pass.

The Cairns Art Gallery is running a variety of workshops and classes with a range of mediums including paints, textiles, and more. Bookings are essential so check online for upcoming classes and costs. The gallery Creative Term Classes will also be running July to August. They will include painting, watercolour, mixed media, and drawing. Suitable for children aged 4 - 14.

Check online for more details once programmes are released.

A Malanda Show Grounds www.malandashow.com.au

P 4046 4800 Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

Permaculture & Sustainability Expo

Cairns Museum

Wallaby Creek Festival is hosting the Permaculture & Sustainability Expo on 2 July. There will be presenters, workshops and stalls, plus music, a community bar, and pizza oven throughout the evening. It will make for a great start to the school holidays, especially if you’ve got a bunch wanting to know more about living sustainably and off the land.

The Cairns Museum, along with its usual attractions frequently runs holiday programs, workshops, kids tours, and other family fun activities. Bookings are required so check online for times and prices, to make sure you and your little ones don’t miss out. It’s also a great place to visit with family, as they have various exhibitions throughout the year.

A Wallaby Creek Festival Grounds P 0402 600 264 www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au

A Cnr Lake and Shields Streets P 4051 5582 www.cairnsmuseum.org.au

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Meldrum’s Bakery Cafe Meldrum’s is back with their legendary 2 for 1 megashakes special running from 25 June to 10 July.

The perfect opportunity to get the kids out and fuel up for whatever else the school holiday break may bring.

Best thing is - you can even stay in your car and order through their drive through bakery on Reservoir road.

Now with 2 locations there’s no excuse to miss out.

Get in to enjoy the deliciousness!

A 27 Reservoir Road, Cairns A 97 Grafton Street, Cairns City www.meldrumscairns.com.au

A 71 – 575 The Esplanade, Cairns P 4051 7666 Night Markets www.nightmarkets.com.au

The CaPTA Group

Smithfield Shopping Centre As well as being home to the usual giants such as Coles and Woolies, Smithfield Shopping Centre also has over 125 specialty and service retailers. It’s conveniently located in the heart of the Northern Beaches of Cairns, and lies at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Atherton Tablelands and Port Douglas - making it an essential stop when you’re stocking up for a roady.

Smithfield is also home to Event Cinemas, providing movie-goers with the ultimate cinema experience, plus the Casual Dining Precinct featuring family friendly restaurants. Stay tuned to their socials for what’s happening on the school holidays.

A Cnr Captain Cook and Kennedy Highway, Smithfield P 4281 3800 Smithfield Shopping Centre www.smithfieldcentre.com.au

AFL Cairns Does your child love footy and want to get more involved? AFL Cairns is home to 2,500 players from nine clubs throughout the region. AFL programs are the perfect way to help your child improve their skills while also learning to enjoy and appreciate the sport. Visit the AFL Cairns website or email for more information on enrolment, including clubs, teams, fees and more.

P 4042 3000 AFL Cairns www.aflcairns.com.au

Cairns Night Markets With a variety of stalls offering souvenirs, clothing, arts, crafts, homewares, skincare products, jewellery and so much more, there’s something for the whole

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family at the Cairns Night Markets. Enjoy the markets after dinner as they’re open late or go there for dinner – they always have delicious food and desserts on offer.

Open daily from 5.00pm – 11.00pm, with the food court open daily from 11.00am.

The CaPTA Group Annual Pass gives you 12 months unlimited admission to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation Nature Park, and Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Come face to face with crocs, explore the tropical rainforest, and marvel at the wildlife of the Far North! Visit the website for terms and conditions and to claim your locals offer of 20 percent off.

P 4035 3555 www.capta.com.au

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Be surrounded by 1500 colourful butterflies in the magical Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda Village. Enjoy a guided tour, see butterflies in all life stages in the laboratory, and explore the fairy garden! Locals receive 20 percent off with code BUTTERFLYLOCAL. Open daily from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

A 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda QLD 4881 P 4093 7575 www.australianbutterflies.com

Rainforestation Nature Park Pamagirri Mini Mob Rainforestation Nature Park is an award-winning attraction. Explore the rainforest on the Army Duck, learn about Indigenous Culture on the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, and view our iconic Aussie animals up close at The Koala and Wildlife Park.

Locals receive 20 percent off with the code RFSLOCAL. A 1030 Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda QLD 4881 P 4085 5008 www.rainforest.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome Enjoy the ultimate experience of a high ropes course and wildlife park combined. Walk outside the roof of the Dome and enjoy an adrenaline rush on their 13m Power Jump! They also offer ‘Keepers In Training’, sharing what it’s really like to be a Wildlife Keeper. Join for an interactive, hands-on experience, which includes a take home wildlife photo. Locals receive 20 percent off with the code ZOOMLOCAL. A The Reef Hotel Casino P 40317250 www.cairnszoom.com.au

Junior Keeper Program at Wildlife Habitat Got a little one that’s animal crazy? The Junior Keepers experience is perfect! The program runs on 28 - 29 June, and 5 - 6 July, and is suitable for children aged 8 - 14 years. Cost is $60.00 including lunch and afternoon tea. Wildlife Habitat is Australia’s leading wildlife experience, providing visitors with the opportunity to observe and interact with a huge range of wildlife up close. Locals can also enjoy a 20 percent discount year round with the code HABITATLOCAL. A Port Douglas Rd P 4099 3235 www.wildlifehabitat.com.au

Child’s World Early Learning Centre Child’s World Early Learning Centres not only accommodate children from the age of 6 weeks old, they also do vacation care for children up to the age of 12. School Holiday Vacation Care includes cooked, nutritious meals, fun excursions, a home bus service on request and more.

A Bentley Park, Mount Sheridan, and Manoora P 4045 4045 www.childsworld.com.au

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offer great family fun activities for everyone to enjoy. They are open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, with presentations starting from 9.00am. These include the Crocodile Farm Tour, amazing

Crocodile Attack Show and Snake Show. The ‘Slither and Slides’ Adventure playground is also open for children to have a blast on. They also have Wildcard passes that get you into Hartley’s, Kuranda Koala Gardens, and Birdworld Kuranda.

A Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures - Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti P 4055 3576| Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures www.crocodileadventures.com

FNQ Dance Academy The academy offers dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Acrobatics, for ages 2 and up. They also offer a dedicated Under 5’s program, boys only classes, and recreational or exam/ comp stream classes. Check online for more info.

A The City- 168 Draper St, Cairns A The Grounds - 117 Toogood Rd, Woree P 4051 4888 www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au

Games Station With laser tag, VR rides, prizes, and a range of games, there’s hours of entertainment to be had. $14.00 for a 30 minute session, or $26.00 for 60 minutes. If you mention PakMag you can double your time for the same cost!

Plus, if you’ve got a little one who just can’t get enough, Games Station offers Birthday Packages so they can share in all the fun on their special day.

A Earlville Shopping Centre www.gamesstation.com.au

Historic Village Herberton Australia’s mining, timber, and farming heritage lives again at the Historic Village Herberton. With quirky Australian collectibles, machinery, vehicles, and antique items, the Village is regarded as one of the most significant outdoor museums in Australia. Spend quality family time together and make some memories.

A 6 Broadway, Herberton P 4096 2002 www.historicvillageherberton.com.au

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King Reef Resort

Gallo Dairyland

If you’re looking to revitalise in paradise, gather the family and head to the gorgeous King Reef Resort at Kurrimine Beach. Explore all day, swim in the tranquil ocean or pool, build sandcastles on the beach and return to relax with a gorgeous sunset view from your beachfront shack. You can also hire a family pedal bike, go fishing, and more – the possibilities are endless.

Well worth a drive and only an hour from Cairns, Gallo Dairyland is a go to this break. Positioned between Atherton, Malanda, and Yungaburra, it offers an insight into a fully operational dairy farm and gourmet cheese factory, with all the tasty goodies available at the restaurant. Not to mention their chocolate, worth the trip on its own.

A 75 Jacobs Rd, Kurrimine Beach P 4065 6144 E info@kingreef.com.au King Reef Resort www.kingreef.com.au

Cairns Wake and Aqua Park Get your kids involved in wakeboarding at the Wake Park. They also have an Aqua Park offering fully supervised floating fun for kids 6 years up! They offer a range of equipment for hire, as well as guidance when learning to board.

Mount Sheridan Plaza Mount Sheridan Plaza will be hosting a Reptile Zoo with an opportunity to get up close and personal.

They will also be running Under The Microscope sessions. These activities are perfect for those little ones curious about the natural world and wildlife.

The educational and fun school holiday activities are on 27 June to 2 July, 9.00am - 3.00pm, with microscope sessions on at 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am, and 12.00pm. Book your session online.

A Skyrail Drive, Lot 5, Captain Cook Highway P 0740 381 304 Cairns Wake Park www.cairnswakepark.com

Cairns Aquarium

A 106 Barnard Dr P 4036 3150 Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au

UMA Australia Learn how to maximise the body’s force-producing capabilities through easy to learn martial arts movements. UMA Australia is not designed for sport competition but rather for individuals to learn practical self-defence skills. Classes cater for children as young as four years old, providing them with life-long skills in a family-friendly environment while also improving general health and wellbeing.

A 1/21 Donaldson St, Manunda P Master Barry Hampton 0414 782 189 E ckdadmin@bigpond.com Universal Martial Art Cairns Australia www.umacairns.com

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A Malanda Road Atherton P 07 4095 2388 www.gallodairyland.com.au

As the only aquarium in the world exclusively dedicated to the habitats and species of Tropical North Queensland, visiting is a great way to keep the kids learning during the break. Locals receive a 20 percent discount year-round on general admission prices! You can also take a tour of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre located at the Aquarium, and support the work of this volunteer organisation protecting our Sea Turtles.

You can also partake in a Nocturnal tour followed by dinner tankside.

A 5 Florence St, Cairns City P 4044 7300 www.cairnsaquarium.com.au

Hook-a-Barra Fishing Adventures Hook-a-Barra offers a range of activities for the whole family. Get amongst the Saltwater Barramundi Farm, check out the gourmet tour, learn to lure and land one of Queensland’s most prized fish, try their famous Barra Burgers, and if you’re lucky - even take home your catch.

A Lot 3 Vixes Rd, Wonga Beach P 4098 7117 www.hookabarra.com

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Daddy Diary

Daddy Diary If you’re the parent of offspring in grades 3, 5, 7, or 9, your kid most likely just did something.

I don’t mean “something” like that time my son tried to press sultanas into a powerpoint, I mean something much more special and important. NAPLAN TESTING. The assessment is (and I lifted this directly off their website) used by governments, education authorities, and schools to determine whether young Australians are meeting important goals in literacy and numeracy…

Simple.

But not really.

The problem with tests is that they don’t test everything. And if you think about it, they don’t actually test that much at all.

Sure, an exam can tell you if Matilda (our Grade 3’er) can read, write, and add and subtract. It can tell you so much about that stuff. But what it can’t tell you is that Matilda is an exceptional dancer. Her dancing blows my mind. She moves like a butterfly - it’s beautiful.

Something else the NAPLAN results can’t tell you is that she draws pictures that constantly have me thinking someone much older must have drawn them - they’re incredible. The test doesn’t tell the marker (probably a computer) that Matilda is constantly writing little notes professing her love for her mother, brother and myself. It doesn’t show that she is sweet, caring and generous. NAPLAN simply cannot highlight the real her at all. Not even close.

My point (and yes, I am getting to one) is that tests and exams are hugely important in education and life in general. No doubt about it, but they absolutely don’t define us. Our kids are so much more than a score on a piece of paper.

I, like so many others, was academically shocking at school. The worst! But I landed on my feet. I even managed to turn some of what many thought were flaws (talking underwater with a mouth full of marbles) into a career. Go figure?

Big love to all the teachers and staff running our schools. You do a phenomenal job in tough conditions.

And even more love to the kids sitting exams. Whenever they happen to fall, you have so much wonderful life ahead of you. Ain’t nothing going to stop you.

Cliffo Hit 103.5

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Community Noticeb o ard

Harmony Family Medical Centre has Reopened With the local shortages in finding stable GP’s, we’re happy to know that the Harmony Family Medical Centre has reopened its doors at 211 - 217 Mulgrave Road. With a focus on all things health and family, they offer a range of medical and mental health services and supports that are suitable for everyone.

Their services include women’s and men’s health, childhood immunisations, chronic disease management, indigenous health and so much more. www.harmonyfamilymedicalcentre.com.au

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Hartley’s is one of the oldest running tourist attractions in the Cairns region. The business began in 1934 as a tea house.

Renovated in 1987 by the Freeman family, the zoo remained at its original site until 2002 when the brand new Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures opened just down the road from Hartley’s Creek, delivering authentic crocodile experiences in a new sustainable eco-attraction. www.crocodileadventures.com

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COUCH Charity Fun Run When: 10 June Where: Esplanade (meet near the Lagoon) More info: www.ironman.com/im-cairns-register COUCH -Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health The COUCH Charity Fun Run is part of the 2022 Ironman Cairns Festival.

The 5km course will lead you up the Cairns Esplanade to soak up the morning rays before heading back the way you came and finishing under the official IRONMAN Finishers Arch in Lagoon Car Park. Gather a team of friends, family, workmates, a group from your sporting club, community organisation or school to participate for a good cause.

This year the theme is colour, representing a different awareness colour for various types of cancers. Wear whatever awareness colour you like or wear them all! Check-in starts at 6.00am, and the fun run is at 7.35am. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health (COUCH), so get involved!

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - Bowel Cancer Australia’s main event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer, as well as raise funds for the community-funded charity.

The organisation is dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment, and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer.

Bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week, that’s 5,255 people a year - but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early. While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate. 293 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week - 15,206 people a year.

Get Involved!

We’d love to hear from you! Head to www.paktownsville.com.au/community to submit community news or a notice, and also view the full community noticeboard online.

Support Bowel Cancer Awareness Month register your interest, fundraise and order an awareness pack. www.bowelcanceraustralia.org

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What’s On WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE The Push-Up Challenge Runs until 24 June www.thepushupchallenge.com.au Katya Petetskaya and Patrick Colozzi - In The Making Artist residency.

Runs until 18 June Tank 4 9.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks Sihot’e Niogi - When Skirts Become Artworks Exhibition runs until 30 July Cairns Museum 10.00am - 4.00pm / G www.cairnsmuseum.org.au Karyn McDonald - Into the Deep Unknown - Our Underwater World from Micro to Macro Exhibition of oil paintings explores the marine environment. Runs until 19 June Tanks Art Centre 9.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks Angela Meyer - Leaves and Petals Exhibition Runs until 19 June Tanks Art Centre 9.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks

With HIT 103.5’s Cliffo & Gabi

9.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks

www.australianitalianfestival. com.au

David Strassman The Chocolate Diet Tanks Art Centre 6.30pm, 9.15pm / $50.00 $80.00 / M www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks

Go Sport For Everyone Expo People with all conditions and abilities are invited.

PCYC Cairns 9.00am - 12.00pm / FREE www.cairns.qld.gov.au

Story Dogs Runs weekly until 22 June Earlville Library 3.30pm / FREE / ages 5 + www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Xavier Rudd Munro Martin Parklands 6.30pm / $70.00 - $80.00 / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC

THURSDAY 2 JUNE The Sopranos Regional Tour CPAC 7.30pm / $35.50 - $45.50 / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC FRIDAY 3 JUNE Sing a Song Runs weekly until 24 June Manunda Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Creedence Clearwater Collective CPAC 7.30pm / $340.00 - $69.00 / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC

Selina Kudo - Jump Multimedia installation. Runs until 19 June Tanks Art Centre 9.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks

June Oktoberfest German Club Cairns 5.00pm / FREE / G German Club Cairns

Molly Duncan - Abstracts in Oil and Cold Wax Runs until 26 June Tanks Art Centre

Australian Italian Festival Runs until 5 June TYTO Parklands 10.00am / $9.00 - $26.00 / G

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SATURDAY 4 JUNE

Mayfest in the Park Watson’s Park 11.00am / FREE / G Edelweiss Cairns WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE Know Learn Grow with First 5 Forever Join a Speech Pathologist to find out how you can gain the skills to support your child’s language and literacy development at home.

City Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library THURSDAY 9 JUNE World of Musicals Runs until 10 June CPAC 7.30pm / $60.00 - $80.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC Know Learn Grow with First 5 Forever Join a speech pathologist to find out how you can gain the skills to support your child’s language and literacy development at home.

Stratford Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library FRIDAY 10 JUNE Three - Lister / Lane / Shechter

by Australasian Dance Collective CPAC 8.00pm / $20.00 - $40.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC COUCH Charity Fun Run Cairns Esplanade Lagoon Check in 6.00am www.ironman.com/im-cairns Märchenwald Magik German Club Cairns 5.00pm - 11.30pm / FREE / PG German Club Cairns Tim Rogers - Liquid Nights in Bohemia Heights Tanks Art Centre 7.30pm / $45.00 / 18 + www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks No Woman Left Behind Cairns Conference This conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with women of all ages, from various cultural backgrounds and circumstances.

Hilton Cairns 8.30am - 4.30pm / $250.00 www.nooneleftbehind.com.au SATURDAY 11 JUNE Les Divas: An all-male revue CPAC 8.00pm / $57.00 - $65.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC

Festival Of Spirits Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf 12.00pm - 10.00pm / FREE entry www.hemingwaysbrewery.com.au Gordonvale Sugar Solstice Country Fair A range of entertainment, fire displays, kids rides, food vans, and market stalls.

Norman Park 2.00pm - 8.00pm / FREE / G Gordonvale Sugar Solstice IRONMAN Cairns Asia Pacific Championship Runs until 12 June Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas Various sessions, check online for more info. www.ironman.com/im-cairns Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball from Gomez Tanks Art Centre 7.30pm / $50.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks IRONKIDS Cairns Cairns Esplanade Lagoon Various sessions / Ages 7 - 13 www.ironman.com/im703-cairns TUESDAY 14 JUNE FAITH CSDE Cairns Adventure Festival A day program featuring plenty of fun games, initiative activities low ropes course and other onsite challenges.

Northern Outlook, Redlynch 8.30am - 3.30pm / $20.00 / G www.trybooking.com Know Learn Grow with First 5 Forever Join a speech pathologist to find out how you can gain the skills to support your child’s language and literacy development at home.

Also runs 30 June Smithfield Library

10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE Ross Noble - On The Go CPAC 8.00pm / $55.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC FRIDAY 17 JUNE 50 Years of Queen Bohemian Rhapsody CPAC 7.30pm / $50.00 - $80.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC Sonnenwende: A solstice party!

German Club Cairns 5.00pm - 11.30pm / FREE / PG German Club Cairns Cooktown Discovery Festival Runs until 19 June Cooktown Stay tuned for programme updates www.cooktownexpo.com.au/ discovery-festival Women in Voice Cairns Tanks Art Centre 6.30pm / $45.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks SATURDAY 18 JUNE Inside Out Munro Martin Parklands 6.00pm / $103.00 / 18 + www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC Horrorshow Tanks Art Centre 7.30pm / $37.00 / 18 + www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks MONDAY 20 JUNE Northern Peninsula Area Cultural Festival Runs until 26 June Cape York

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.

FRIDAY 24 JUNE

Stay tuned for programme updates www.nparc.qld.gov.au 2022 Tropical Innovation Festival Runs until 24 June Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 9.00am / Various passes available www.tropicalinnovation festival.com.au Embedding Outdoor Learning Workshop 1 Day Workshop is suitable for Primary School Teachers, Principals, Head of Curriculum, Teachers Aides and Homeschool Educators.

Trinity Anglican School 9.00am - 4.00pm / $275.00 www.natureplayqld.org.au TUESDAY 21 JUNE Learning In and With Nature Workshop It is suitable for educators caring for children aged 0 - 12.

Trinity Anglican School 9.00am - 4.00pm / $275.00 www.natureplayqld.org.au CBWC Networking & Luncheon Holiday Inn 11.00am - 2.00pm www.cbwc.org.au THURSDAY 23 JUNE Know Learn Grow with First 5 Forever Join a speech pathologist to find out how you can gain the skills to support your child’s language and literacy development at home.

Earlville Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / G www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Dairy Farmers Malanda Show Runs until 26 June Malanda $65.00 3 day family pass / G www.malandashow.com.au SATURDAY 25 JUNE CIAF Satellite Exhibition 2022 Sonja Carmichael & Elisa Jane Carmichael - Dabiyil Bajara (Water Footprints) Tanks Art Centre 10.00am - 4.00pm / FREE www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks www.ciaf.com.au Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride Runs until 1 July Cairns to Karumba Check online for registration options www.c2kbikeride.com.au Bliss n Eso Gilligans 7.00pm / $70.00 / 18 + www.gilligans.com.au Goanna - Celebrating 40 Years of Spirit of Place Tanks Art Centre 7.30pm / $80.00 / PG www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks SUNDAY 26 JUNE The Jezabels Tanks Art Centre 7.30pm / $59.00 / 18 + www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks MONDAY 27 JUNE JCU STAR Program Chemistry & Maths Methods Workshop 1 School Tuition and Revision program for Year 12.

Runs until 29 June JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada Campus 8.15am - 12.15pm / $325.00 - $375.00 www.jcu.edu.au/star-program

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What’s On MONDAY 27 JUNE

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE

Reptile Zoo Centre Court Runs until 2 July (Microscope sessions on at 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am and 12.00pm) Mount Sheridan Plaza 9.00am - 3.00pm / FREE / G www.mountsheridanplaza.com.au

JCU STAR Program Chemistry and Maths Methods Workshop 2 School Tuition and Revision program for Year 12.

Runs until 1 July JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada Campus 8.15am - 12.15pm /

With Triple M’s Elliott

$325.00 - $375.00 www.jcu.edu.au/star-program SATURDAY 2 JULY Permaculture and Sustainability Expo Wallaby Creek Festival Grounds Stay tuned for details www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au

Regular Markets

Ball Park Music Tanks Art Centre 6.30pm / $60.00 / 18 + www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks WEDNESDAY 13 JULY Cairns Show Runs until 15 July Cairns Showgrounds Stay tuned for more info. www.cairnsshow.com.au

Many markets are subject to weather conditions and community guidelines, so please check with market organisers and relevant communities before visiting during these uncertain times.

Rusty’s Markets Every Friday and Saturday 5.00am - 6.00pm Every Sunday 5.00am - 3.00pm 57 - 89 Grafton St, City Palm Cove Markets April - December, excluding September First Sunday of the month 8.00am – 2.00pm Williams Esplanade The Pier Market Third Sunday of the month 9.00am - 2.00pm The Pier Cairns Malanda Markets Third Saturday of the month 7.00am - 12.30pm Malanda Showgrounds Mossman Community Markets Every Saturday 7.00am - 1.00pm 3 - 5 Foxton Ave, Mossman Holloways Beach Markets Second Sunday of the month

8.00am - 1.00pm Holloways Beachfront Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets Second Sunday of the month 9.00am - 3.00pm Mount Sheridan Plaza The Ravenshoe Lions Archer Creek Markets Second Sunday of the month 7.00am – 12.00pm Archers Creek Rest Area, Kennedy Highway Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets Second Sunday of the Month 7.00am – 12.00pm Merriland Hall Yungaburra Markets Fourth Saturday of the month 7.30am - 12.30pm Bruce Jones Market Grounds Gordonvale Cottage Markets February - December First Saturday of the month February to December

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.

7.00am – 12.00pm Norman Park, Gordonvale

7.30am - 1.30pm Market Park

Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets Thursday to Monday 9.30am - 3.00pm 7/13 Therwine St

Woree Markets Third Sunday of every month 8.00am – 1.00pm Cannon Park Racecourse Car Park

Kuranda Heritage Markets Open Thursday to Monday 10.00am - 3.00pm 2 Rob Veivers Dr

Koah Monthly Markets First Saturday of the Month 8.00am – 12 noon Koah Hall, Koah Road

Tolga Markets First Sunday of the month 7.30am - 12 noon Morrow Park Racecourse

Mareeba Markets Every second and fifth Saturday of the month 7.30am – 12.30pm Centenary Park, Byrnes St

Herberton Markets Third Sunday of the month 7.00am - 12 noon Wondecla Showgrounds Night Markets Open every day 5.00pm - 11.00pm 71 - 75 The Esplanade Port Douglas Markets Every Sunday

Tumoulin Country Markets January - November Fourth Sunday of the month 8.00am – 12.00pm Tumoulin Railway Station Babinda Markets Second Saturday of the month 8.00am - 12.00pm Munro street

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Regular Events MONDAYS Laughing Heart Stand Up Comedy Three Wolves 7.00pm - 9.00pm / $10.00 / MA 15 + Laughing Heart Comedy Yoga with Smile Yoga Stan Moses Hall 5.30pm - 6.30pm / $15.00 / G www.smileyoga.com.au Seniors Fitness Excluding public holidays Fogarty Park 9.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Zumba Excluding public holidays Loridan Drive Park 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Power Pilates Excluding public holidays Norman Park, Gordonvale 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Basketball Excluding public holidays Shang Park Check online for times / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Morning Storytime Excluding public holidays Manunda Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Hockey Fun Zone @ Balaclava Excluding public holidays Balaclava State School 2.45pm - 3.45pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Aussie Footy Excluding public holidays Shang Park 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Earlville Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library TUESDAYS Power Pilates Excluding public holidays Vasey Esplanade 9.00am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Qigong for Body, Mind & Spirit Excluding public holidays Zhangiang Friendship Garden 4.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Beach Volleyball Excluding public holidays Esplanade Volleyball Courts 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program

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Zumba Excluding public holidays Fogarty Park 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Hip Hop Afro Dance Excluding public holidays Harald Falge Park 3.30pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Oztag Excluding public holidays Cairns West State School 2.30pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Let’s Move Excluding public holidays Stratford Library 4.00pm / FREE / G, Ages 2 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Morning Storytime Excluding public holidays Smithfield Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Morning Storytime Excluding public holidays Stratford Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Harald Falge Park 7.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Vera Flow Excluding public holidays Ravizza Park 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Morning Storytime Excluding public holidays City Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Manunda Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Multi Sports @ Manoora Excluding public holidays 118 Murray St, Manoora 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Karate Kids @ Cairns West Excluding public holidays Cairns West State School 2.45pm - 3.45pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au THURSDAYS

2.45pm - 3.45pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Street Soccer Excluding public holidays Harald Falge Park Check online for times / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au FRIDAYS Dance Studio Excluding public holidays Vasey Esplanade 9.00am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Zumba Excluding public holidays Ravizza Park 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Red Rover Excluding public holidays Murray St Park 4.00pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Tennis Hot Shots Excluding public holidays Cairns West State School Get in touch for session times www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Smithfield Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0-2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Dancing Storytime Excluding public holidays Earlville Library 4.00pm / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Zumba Excluding public holidays Coastwatcher Park 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program

Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Earlville Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Pilates Excluding public holidays Fogarty Park 6.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program

Tropik Nutrition Fitclub Excluding public holidays Harald Falge Park 6.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program

Storytime Excluding public holidays Earlville Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Sahaja Meditation Excluding public holidays Western Events Lawn, Esplanade 7.30am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program

STEAM Storytime Excluding public holidays Smithfield Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 3 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Cairns Carer Support Group Second Tuesdays of the month Coast Roast Cairns Central 1.30pm - 3.30pm / FREE E carer support@arafmi-portal. bearded.site WEDNESDAYS Aqua Zumba Excluding public holidays Esplanade Lagoon 5.30pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Bouldering Excluding public holidays Esplanade Bouldering Park 5.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Resistance Training Excluding public holidays

Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays City Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Stratford Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Baby Rhyme Time Excluding public holidays Smithfield Library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 2 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Hockey Fun Zone Excluding public holidays Cairns West State School

SATURDAYS

Aqua Zumba Excluding public holidays Esplanade Lagoon 9.00am / FREE / G Cairns Active Living Program Talk Read Play and Sing Excluding public holidays City Library 9.30am - 11.30am / FREE / Ages 0 - 5 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library SUNDAYS FNQ Brew Club Every third Sunday of the month.

Coral Sea Brewing Co Tap Room 1.00pm - 4.00pm / M www.thecraftybrewer.com.au Edor Excluding public holidays Shang Park 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G www.cairnssaferstreets.com.au

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.