ISSUE: July 2017
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PLASTIC FREE JULY REUSE
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MANAGING TRANSITIONS: A GUIDE TO
HANDLING CHANGE YOUR
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CAIRNS SHOW
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DINO-MITE
DINOSAUR THEMED PARTY
BATHROOM BLISS, FIND YOURS SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
CONTENTS PAGE 06 Entertainment: Check It Out
Hello and welcome to the July edition of PakMag.
09 The Thing Is...
Firstly, I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 10th Birthday last month. To our readers, advertisers, sponsors and everyone who attended the events we put on, I really appreciate your support, we couldn’t have done it without you!
With Bree James
10 Feature: Reuse or Refuse 13 Education: Managing Transitions 17 Education: Balancing Competitiveness 21 Health 27 Healthy Recipes 29 Hypnobirthing 30 Bump, Bub And Beyond 33 What’s On Guide 35 Your Guide To The
We’re not slowing down on the event front this month. Once again, PakMag will be at the Cairns Show. Come and see us at the Parents Hub where you can chill out in our relaxing space, use our Parents Room (equipped with microwave, wipes and a comfortable area to feed your baby). Visit us to find out how you could win a 7 night getaway for 4 to Kurramine Beach Holiday Park. Check out our Cairns Show pull-out for your guide to the best things to do this year and a checklist for you and the kids to fill in whilst you’re at the Show. Plus, we give you the best guide to what’s happening these school holidays, we discuss competition in kids and show you how to live sustainably as part of “Plastic Free July”. I hope you have a great month, enjoy the cool weather while it lasts, and don’t forget to tell them you read it in PakMag.
Cairns Show
38 Mini Mag 47 School Holiday Guide 55 The Source of Change:
Joel and Cathie Webb
56 Celebrate: Dino-Mite Party 58 Craft: Delicate Danmalas 61 Eat, Stay, Play: Relax,
Unwind and Indulge at
QT Port Douglas
63 Something for Everyone at
the Cairns Show
64 Snapped 67 Business 70 Home with Caro & Kingi:
Bathroom Bliss
72 Home: Kid’s Study Area 74 Cairns Vet: Affording
Veterinary Care
Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief On the cover Joel, Cathie, Archie and Ashton Webb. Franchisees of The Source Bulk Foods in Cairns and Townsville Picnic products available at The Source Bulk Foods, Main St Arcade, 10/85 Lake St Photography Blueclick Photography e veronica@blueclickphotography.com Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a Po Box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 fb facebook.com/pakmagcairns t #pakmag
Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James
Office / Production Manager
Operations Manager Rose Foster
Kate Moloney
Graphic Designers Clare Winter Lise Mardon-Smith
Gleisy Meireles
Marketing to Families Experts Lisa Gillman Steph Bartram
Janelle May Sub-Editor Supply & Distribution Manager Accounts Trent Stievano Media Intern Monique Saggers
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Entertainment
CHECK IT OUT BackStreet Dance FREE Classes When: Saturday, 8 July 2017 Where: BackStreet Dance Studio More Info: www.backstreetdance.com.au/Cairns Join Backstreet Dance for a full day of action-packed fun-filled dance classes. Do one class or try a whole bunch of them – up to you!! The Royal Ballet Cairns Gala Performance When: Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 5.00pm Where: Munro Martin Parklands More Info: ticketlink.com.au My Name Is Jimi When: Tuesday, 11 July to Saturday, 15 July 2017 Where: Centre of Contemporary Arts More Info: www.artscairns.com.au
Presented by Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Cairns Regional Council with an illustrious heritage built on the innovation and extraordinary creativity of dance royalty Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan, featuring an ensemble of dancers from the company, the Gala Performance will feature beautiful solos and duos from the company’s broad repertoire including Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote and Romeo and Juliet.
Classes offered from three years up to adults. Classes in Jazz/Funk, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Ballet. Experience the fun, positive Backstreet philosophy. * Free for new students. Free for current members if you bring a friend or pay $5 per class. (Current Members must show membership card to gain free entry if bringing a friend.)
Charismatic actor Jimi Bani (Mabo, The Straits, Redfern Now) whisks you away to his Island for an evening of music, dance, stand-up and storytelling. Four generations of one family take the stage, as Jimi’s grandmother, mother, son and brothers help him spin yarns of totems, traditions and childhood memories. Don’t miss the world premiere of this moving new work on July 11 with shows running to July 15. Tickets: Adult $29. Concession $24. PakMag Parenting HUB
When: Wednesday, 19 to Friday, 21 July 2017 Where: The Cairns Showgrounds More Info: www.cairnsshow.com.au
When: Wednesday, 19 to Friday, 21 July 2017 Where: Fred Moule Pavilion, Cairns Showgrounds More Info: admin@grandpublishing.com.au
Enjoy North Queensland's largest show with three days of non-stop entertainment, showcasing historical displays alongside the animal nursery, Noah's pig racing, and heaps of entertainment at the Cairns Regional Stage!! Don't forget the best sideshow alley in the region!
Join PakMag at the Cairns Show in our PakMag Parent’s Hub, a sanctuary for mums, dads, aunties, uncles and grandparents. Escape the chaos of the show for a little while, win some prizes and check out our partner stalls, Catholic Education, Goodstart Early Learning and more…
The Cairns Show
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Save the date: Peace Lutheran College - Year 7 Information Evening When: Tuesday, 8 August 2017, from 5.30pm to 7.00pm Where: Peace Lutheran College More Info: www.plc.qld.edu.au or 4039 9000 Their College’s Year 7 education model is a progressive approach to learning; adopting modern-day education transformations. Join them and discover how your child can be better prepared for Senior School and beyond. 5.30pm to 6.00pm - College Tour. 6.00pm to 7.00pm - Information Session.
Botox Party When: Friday, 11 and Saturday, 12 August 2017, 8.00pm Where: Centre of Contemporary Arts More Info: www.artscairns.com.au Since their sell-out season in 2014, #FirstWorldWhiteGirls have been making audiences squirm with delight with their hilariously narcissistic brand of slick comedy and catchy vocals. And now they are back with #FirstWorldWhiteGirls: Botox Party! - that further satirises first world entitlement and the self-obsessed “me” generation. #FirstWorldWhiteGirls are throwing the most exclusive party in town and you’re invited. Grab the girls together for an outrageous hour of confessions, makeovers, celebrity worship and backstabbing in this hilarious celebration of first world vanity. Take a peek into the lifestyles of the rich and heinous, set to a soundtrack of original comic songs exposing the struggles of our age - quinoa enemas, Snapchat filters, accidental sexting, foetus facials and the Refugee Diet. It features popular actor Judy Hainsworth and Meggan Hickey who will also provide live piano accompaniment. Don’t miss this chance to see just how offensive privilege can be. Two nights only at the Centre of Contemporary Arts, Friday August 11 and Saturday, August 12. Tickets $25. To book visit www.artscairns.com.au.
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The Thing Is... STORY Bree James
Life is a wonderful thing, and the more we live it, the more ups and downs we seem to have. Sometimes life is lifting us to the highest of heights, and sometimes life is taking us to the lowest of lows. It’s kind of like being on a rollercoaster, with twists, turns, the steep climb up to the top, and the screaming rush down where our life is flashing past our eyes and we want to hop off the ride. Then it is the “oh gawd, I wasn’t prepared for this double loop, I didn’t sign up for that when I hopped on the ride”. And we often hop off, shaken, saying we will never ever do that again, or we are elated and so excited and cannot wait to do it all over again, we are on top of the world! But the thing is, so many of us only want to stay positive in life when life is happy, fun, exciting and going our way. But if you are anything like me, when life is not going the way you want it to, we feel frustrated, rejected, resentful, sad, and a whole heap of other emotions we don’t want to be feeling. I’d like you to try something with me. Whenever life is throwing lemons and you are feeling stressed, unhappy, sad or any other emotion that you don’t want to be feeling, give yourself an amount of time to feel that way then literally shake it off.
Some emotions we need to feel, sure, I am not saying to not feel stuff. But feelings like frustration, rejection, resentment etc. are things that we really should shake off. My team and I do it in the office, and I also do it at home. If I start feeling an emotion I don’t want to feel, I literally think about it, then shift energy and will do something like dance around, be silly, tickle someone, do a funny noise, sing loud and proud in the worst voice I can find; basically anything to change the way I am feeling so that I stop feeling that way. The thing is, life is too short to be feeling emotions that really are a waste of space. But we always need to remember that life needs ups and downs, it means we are living life to the fullest. If it’s just one straight line, then like a heart monitor, we are walking dead. So embrace those lows, and enjoy those highs and when you are feeling a way you don’t want to feel, get Taylor Swift in your head and literally Shake It Off! Have a great month,
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Feature
Reuse or Refuse STORY Kate Moloney
Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the problems with single-use disposable plastic and challenges people to do something about it. Whilst we have all mostly jumped on board with recycling, the rapidly expanding consumption of plastic means that recycling alone will never be the solution. We need to change our ways and focus on refusing, reducing and reusing too. So what does that mean to you? We are all busy and I hear you already, it’s what went through my head too when writing this. What about the bin liner, the lunch box items that don’t fit into the re-useable containers you have (because you do try to be good), the goods from the deli and butcher or the coffee you grab on the run? Believe it or not there are simple, easy and convenient solutions available for all of these that won’t cost you your sanity. This push is not about ridding your home of every plastic item, that will just add to the problem. It is about avoiding new single-use plastic, like takeaway containers, cutlery, bottles, straws and plastic bags. Habits are formed and thus can be changed. Knowing that the effects of BPA (bisphenol A) and phthalates (that are common additives to plastic) can have harmful effects on humans, is just one reason to consider alternatives. Our marine life is paying a high price for our life of convenience. According to Ocean Conservancy, it is estimated that 80 per cent of the ocean’s marine debris
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is from the land and of the top 10 items found in ocean debris, five are associated with beverages. Have you heard of “Plastic Island? It’s a paradise being turned into a graveyard by our throwaway culture, and worth Googling. A change has started with more than 60 per cent of us already refusing plastic shopping bags, avoiding prepacked fruit and vegetables, picking up other people's litter and avoiding buying bottled water. This is not meant to be a scare campaign, just an enlightenment to the fact that these plastic single-use items that we use just for a few minutes are made of a material that is designed to last forever. It’s not too hard to work out that this equation doesn’t add up. Our cover stars, Cathie and Joel Webb from The Source Bulk Foods, are passionate about waste reduction in all its forms, from food to plastics through to clothing. They want people to realise the wastefulness of our society as they believe once you know about it, it’s harder to ignore. Cathie said, “It’s not about finger pointing, it’s about raising awareness so that people start to see the waste so they can then take that step to cutting down. We need to change our mindset and habits.” Joel added, “and the kids are so important in this too.” If you want to know more or want to get involved, we have listed some websites where you can do just that. We have also included some great easy plastic free alternatives for you to consider and some great products that solve the single-use plastic problem.
Boomerang Bags
Be Part of the Solution
All over Australia, Boomerang Bag groups have started up. Community members are coming together to sew fabric bags out of recycled materials. These bags are then made available at supermarkets for the public to ‘borrow and bring back’ giving people an option to use if they forgot to bring their own bag rather than using plastic. You don’t need to be able to sew to be involved, there are plenty of other things to do from collecting donations, to cutting or printing the material with the Boomerang logo and much more.
Plastic Free Alternatives •• Bin liners – line your bin with several layers of newspaper. •• Take-away drinks – use a refillable cup or bottle and refuse a straw. •• Cling film – use a re-useable container or aluminium foil. •• Butchery and Deli - take your own containers to be filled. •• Plastic water bottles – use stainless steel or glass bottles. •• Doggy doo bags – use folded up newspaper. •• Nappies – use reusable cloth nappies. Plastic Bottles - Be Aware •• Don't heat by filling with hot liquid or putting in the microwave or dishwasher. •• For children especially, avoid bottles coded 7 (Codes 2, 4 or 5 are best for re-use). •• Colouring agents in plastics do leach into water, so choose clear plastics.
If you want to get involved visit www.boomerangbags.org and click on the “Get Involved” link to get details on your contact in your area.
•• At signs of cracking, always replace.
Want to know more or get involved:
Cairns and Far North Environment Centre Representing the area from Cardwell through to the Torres Strait. www.cafnec.org.au Plastic Free July Campaign Choose to refuse single use plastic. www.plasticfreejuly.org
Plastic Pollution Solutions Awareness, education and action. www.plasticpollutionsolutions.com.au War on Waste A critical look at Australia’s household, retail and farming waste. www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/ war-on-waste
The Source Bulk Foods Cairns Providing a fun and interactive no waste shopping experience. www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au A 10/85 Lake St, Cairns City Ph 4031 5698 E cairns@thesourcebulkfoods.com.au Fb /thesourcebulkfoodscairns
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1. Wooden Spoon - RRP $6.95 - www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au 2. Organic Cotton Produce Bags 4pk - RRP $16.95 - www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au 3. Farmers Market Playtime Kit - RRP $35.00 - www.earthtoys.net 4. The Source Stainless Steel Insulated Food Jar 600ml - RRP $22.95 www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au 5. The Source Stainless Steel Water Marble Bottle 500ml ($2 from every bottle sold goes to Wateraid) - RRP $19.95 www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au 6. Olli Ella Luggy Basket - RRP $85.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au
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Education
Managing transitions: A GUIDE TO HANDLING CHANGE STORY Kate Moloney Every family, at some point, must relinquish total control and manage the transition of their precious ones from the home to an educational environment. Whether you face this for the first time when your baby is very young or whether it is when your child is old enough to beg not to be left, we all experience the same extreme tugs on the heart strings and have numerous doubts and fears. However, these transitions, if managed sensitively, can be positive experiences for all involved.
the most crucial factors to successfully settling your child into day care are:
Home to Day Care
For some families, the first transition is from home to kindergarten. At this point the child is usually clearly able to express their feelings about what they think about this transition. You can almost see their minds ticking over as they try to make sense of this new environment. They need to find a way to adapt, develop a sense of belonging as well as deal with new routines all without
The transition from home to day care can be a daunting and emotional experience, especially as the child may be quite young and it is often the first major transition of their life. Every child is an individual and the emotions they may display when separating can range from tantrums and tears one day to smiling and waving goodbye another. Some of
•• Allow them to take a comforting object with them. •• Allow some time to stay and settle them in. •• When it’s your time to go, smile, wave goodbye and leave. Home to Kindergarten
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help from their parents. Children are not alone in their struggles during this period. Parents and carers too may experience anxieties. Some tips to help this transition run as smoothly as possible are: •• Children can pick up on your feelings, so be positive and encouraging.
•• Allow your child to fail and reassure them that this is part of the learning process. •• Continue to develop a strong relationship with your child so that they start school with a sense of security and trust.
•• Establish good communication with the early childhood educators.
•• Reflect on family and community connections using photos, videos and books to develop a strong sense of identity.
•• Hug and reassure your child that you will be back to pick them up.
•• Encourage your child to complete tasks that require a sustained level of concentration.
•• Help your child to say goodbye.
TAS communicated, “Most parents are in tune with their child’s needs, but always remember that activities that help your child to develop self-confidence, persistence and resilience will make the first day of school much smoother for them and for you!”
Kindergarten is designed to develop children's communication, problem solving and thinking skills and to familiarise them with the routines and rhythms of school life. Research from the Child and Family Community Australia (CAFCA) Resource Sheet (November 2011) indicates that children benefit from attendance at early childhood education and that it is important for a successful transition to school. Starting School Even for children who have been to kindergarten, starting school can be stressful as the buildings are bigger, there are more rules and new routines, and they are the smallest in the playground. Some children will see this change to school positively and approach with excitement whilst others may be feeling nervous and overwhelmed.
Primary School to High School The transitions don’t end with starting school, there is still the important transition from primary school to high school. Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns says “This can be an overwhelming time for children and parents alike, and often children will have mixed feelings about starting high school.” They suggest the following as ways in which you can help your child adjust and settle in quickly, and give them the necessary support to succeed during this next stage of schooling: •• First and foremost, it is important to build your child's confidence, as settling in is all about self-esteem.
According to the CAFCA Resource Sheet (November 2011), how we manage this transition is very important as research indicates that a successful start to school is associated with future school success and academic achievement, more stable peer relationships, better behavioral and emotional outcomes and better school attendance and/or completion.
•• Listen to their fears. Your child is possibly nervous about making new friends, wearing a new uniform, handling an increased workload or even being bullied. By talking about it, these fears can be alleviated.
We asked Cairns’ Trinity Anglican School (TAS) for their advice regarding the transition from kindergarten to preparatory so we could share it with you. They recommended that parents work in partnership with their school to make this challenging time easier on both parent and child. We all lead busy lives, but even with limited time, TAS suggests doing the below things to assist your child:
•• Remind them never be afraid to ask for help, or talk to someone they trust.
•• Visit your local library and read with your child every day. •• Allow your child to independently pack his or her bag, care for belongings and manage personal hygiene. •• Encourage your child to independently follow a simple set of instructions at home and in a familiar environment, such as the supermarket. •• Encourage your child to play outside and encourage imaginative play. •• Provide opportunities for your child to problem solve throughout the day and always encourage them to work things out for themselves. •• Provide plenty of opportunities for your child to play with other children.
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•• Think about any changes that might need to be made at home so they have the time, space, and resources for homework or study.
•• Encourage your child to be organised. Help them to get in the habit of packing their bag the night before, going to bed at a sensible time, and setting an alarm to allow enough time for a healthy morning routine. •• Encourage them to join lunchtime or after-school activities, as this will help in meeting new people. Be encouraging if they want to invite friends home, or join in with outside school hours activities. •• Lastly, encourage them to enjoy it! The transition between primary and secondary school is an exciting time and making new friends and learning new things should be enjoyable! With all of this in mind it is paramount that we prioritise these transitions. As parents, we are professional “jugglers” of our resources and time but our emotions are one of the hardest things to balance. When we are transitioning our children, the mask we must don is a brave, happy and confident one, no matter what we are feeling on the inside. We can do it! Let’s give them the best possible start in life.
Education
Balancing competitiveness for best results STORY Mick Martin Regardless of teachers and parents telling the competitors on Athletics Carnival day, “Just make sure you do your best�, children as young as four years of age understand the chief purpose of running in a race is to win. And there can only be one winner.
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Some children turn everyday activities into a competition, especially when their siblings are involved. At home, it’s a race for the front seat when getting into the car, or the backyard game of footy that transforms into a Wallabies versus All Blacks test match. In the classroom, it’s a race to get to the front of the line or it’s a competition to see who has the highest home reader reading level. For parents and teachers this repetitive and ongoing competition can be tiring. Especially as it generally ends in inconsequential arguments leading to further squabbles about who is the best, quickest or smartest! Some research shows that competition is innate and necessary. Under certain conditions, competition can enhance performance and even happiness. Children, and people in general, are better off when they are confident and when they are trying to win rather than trying not to lose. It also helps if the stakes are low and the motivation is not just to win, but to achieve mastery. However, some scholars debunk the theory that competition is inherent. Their thinking is that we are competitive because of the environment we are raised in, not because we are born with a competitive instinct. There is also a body of thought that suggests cooperation is more likely to be instinctive to children rather than competitiveness. However, it would appear that both lines of thought may be difficult to prove in terms of any trait being human nature. So where does this competitiveness come from? Gender can play a part. Due to their makeup, boys are generally inclined to be more competitive than girls. The part of the brain responsible for emotional stimulation and an inherent competitive spirit is about a sixth bigger in boys than girls. Temperament impacts as well. Some children are just naturally more competitive and like to be the best. If they can't be the best, then they may choose not to compete or do an activity at all. A child’s position in the family has an impact as well. Siblings next to each other in the family order and children in a two-child family tend to compete a little harder with each other for domination than they may do when there is a child in the middle. Children with parents who offer high-praise are also more likely to raise competitive children as siblings often compete with each other for parental approval.
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One alternative to praise that can result in a possible reduction of sibling or classroom competitiveness is for parents and teachers to focus their encouragement on the processes involved in an activity rather than the results. Competition is everywhere and kids know that if you don’t win, you lose. In the case of sport or a game at school, children quickly decide whether it is even worth playing the game, and many choose to opt out if they don’t think they have a chance of winning. This thinking even plays out in the classroom, with children disengaging at an early stage in their school life. The positive effects of competition should be considered too. Sibling competition is part nature, part nurture. It has a positive place as it is often through competition that children improve and get better. In the classroom, many teachers know that one way to get the best out of boys is to simply turn a learning activity into a quiz or game. By introducing some competition, boys in general become more engaged. Parents and teachers need to balance the competitiveness within children, and try to help them learn there is a time and a place for competition, and a time and place for cooperation. In many ways, dealing with competition among siblings or peers at school or in a sporting team is a good test of leadership from parents, teachers and coaches alike. It requires that adults develop a sense of sharing rather than selfcentredness in their children, students and team members. When children turn simple activities, such as getting into the car into a race for the front seat, it is time to remove the competitive element. Being the best on paper (from book smarts to sporting prowess) does not always engender a positive environment for children to develop positive skills for life. Insist children take turns or leave the front seat vacant if they continue to fight over it. Insist that cooperation and getting along skills are explicit in the classroom and in a team environment. Strong, consistent and firm adult leadership that reminds children about acceptable behaviour is always the best approach when children are behaving inappropriately, and that includes when it is competition that is behind the behaviour.
Health
HEALTH Is Stress really the enemy?
Common Cold or Flu Virus?
STORY Dr Liam O’Regan, Apple Tree Medical
STORY Monique Saggers
So many of us lead quite busy and hectic lives with work, kids, partners and study all vying for our time, energy and attention. But what is the effect of chronic stress on our health? We have known for a long time that stress can increase our risk of heart attacks, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, infections and alcohol overuse, just to name a few.
Your child has been sent home from school sick with a sore throat and a runny nose. Your first thought? Another case of the common cold. But how do you know that it isn’t actually Influenza (the flu)?
Stress reduction measures such as eating a healthy diet, avoiding too much alcohol, getting regular physical activity, meditation, yoga and other relaxation strategies have been the main stay of our mantra as healthcare professionals. Our advice and goals have always been directed at removing and reducing stress in our lives. However, a new school of thought on stress management shows that stress is only bad for your health if you feel that it is bad for you! New research has shown that people who see the stress in their life positively, as a challenge to be met, don’t seem to have the same ill-health effects as others who see stress as the enemy to be avoided at all costs! Health Psychologist Kelly McGonigal explains this superbly in a TED talk called, How to Make Stress Your Friend. Ms McGonigal recommends reaching out and connecting to others as the antidote to dealing with harmful stress. So, instead of trying to remove and minimise all stress from our lives, perhaps we should be focusing more on reframing how we deal psychologically with the demands placed upon us. By making healthy changes to our lives, we can build up our resilience to the many and varied demands of our day to day. But perhaps, the way to truly beat stress is to make it our friend. If you feel like you are being affected mentally or physically by stress or not coping, make an appointment to talk to your GP or psychologist.
With it starting to get colder with our winter months upon us, children are falling ill with symptoms common to both the common cold and the flu including a runny nose, a sore throat, a cough and head and body aches. So how do we tell the difference? The common cold generally comes on slower and the symptoms are often milder. A common cold is a viral infection which means that antibiotics are not an effective treatment. Flu, on the other hand, will appear quite suddenly. Along with the common cold symptoms they will also be experiencing, a moderate to high fever, a headache, shaking chills, severe muscle and body aches, severe fatigue, and possibly nausea and vomiting. According to healthline.com, the flu, unlike the common cold, poses more risk to children under two years of age and pregnant women as it can develop into more serious conditions such as pneumonia, and these people should contact a doctor when they first have symptoms. A doctor should also be contacted if your child’s symptoms do not improve or become severe or if your child: •• Won’t or doesn’t want to drink. •• Vomits frequently. •• Suffers an intense head ache. •• Has trouble breathing. To prevent future colds spreading, teach your child to always wash their hands with warm soapy water after coughing or sneezing and use disinfectant to clean objects and bench tops that are frequently touched.
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HEALTH Sugar, what’s all the hype about? STORY Jo Dwyer, Practitioner of Nutritional Medicine, Nutrient Therapies
•• Fatigue.
We all need sugar, not always in the form of chocolate or muffins, but we do need it in some form. Without it, the body comes to a grinding halt as glucose is the fuel for the majority of cells in the body.
•• Moodiness, being snappy.
So, what’s the problem?
So, what is the solution?
The problem is sugar is toxic to the brain, so we have an ingenious safety switch to keep our blood sugar stable. In a nutshell, the pancreas secretes insulin in response to an increase of glucose in the blood. Insulin picks glucose up and delivers it like a buffet to the muscles, fatty tissues and all other cells. Low blood sugar levels equals low insulin levels and high blood sugar levels equals high insulin levels.
Here are some things you can do to keep your body in balance:
Unfortunately, it is not quite as clear cut as that. Over time, eating foods that cause a spike in blood sugar levels causes the pancreas and liver to become compromised. The receptor sites do not work as efficiently as they once did and other conditions develop such as insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome which are often labelled as pre-diabetes. Symptoms of unstable blood sugar, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome include:
•• Slow, progressive weight gain despite best efforts. •• Irregular blood work (HDL/LDL ratios in blood tests, high triglyceride levels). •• Frequent urination.
•• Increase your fibre intake. Introducing psyllium husk or partially hydrolised guar gum will help to bulk up the stools, support stable blood sugar and assist your body’s detoxification potential. •• Introduce good quality omega 3 fatty acids like wild caught mackeral, chia oil and seeds as well as hemp seeds and oil •• Ensure you eat some protein with every meal. Organic, free-range boiled eggs are a great choice. •• Minimise your sugar intake. Be mindful that some foods cause insulin to spike even though they seem to be a healthy choice. Oats are a great example of this. If you would like to know more about how food affects your health, make an appointment to see your local practitioner of nutritional medicine to find out more.
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Healthy Recipes
HEALTHY RECIPES
Peanut Butter and Cacao Bliss Balls
Fresh Muesli with Yoghurt and Cinnamon
Ingredients
Serves four.
¾ cup of almonds 2 tbsp of peanut butter 2 tsp of honey 1 tbsp of maple syrup 14 fresh or dried pitted dates 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste or powder 1 tbsp of cacao powder
Ingredients 8 pitted dates ¾ cup of shredded coconut 2 tbsp of dried cranberries 1 apple, cored ¼ t sp of ground cinnamon 1 cup of yoghurt of your choice
Method Add the almonds into a food processor or Thermomix and mill for eight seconds on the highest speed. Add all other ingredients, and process for 15 seconds. Check the consistency and scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat if necessary.
Method Add all ingredients except the yoghurt into a food processor or Thermomix and pulse / turbo four times for one second.
It’s a fine mix, but binds well once you get a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls.
Place into four small serving bowls and top each with ¼ cup of yoghurt, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
Store in an air tight container in the fridge and enjoy these healthy, sweet and full flavoured bliss balls any time of day. Almonds can be replaced with even amounts of pepitas, chia and sunflower seeds, and peanut butter can be replaced with tahini for a nut-free version.
This quick and easy recipe is great for breakfast or a snack throughout the day. It is best served fresh, but will keep well for up to 3 days if it is stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to preserve the apple.
Recipes bought to you by: The Source Bulk Foods. You can pick up quality, fresh ingredients for these recipes from The Source Bulk Foods. Check them out on Facebook: /TheSourceBulkFoodsCairns Recipes created by: Nadia Brown of Cooking with Nadia. Check her out on Instagram: cookingwithnadia or on Facebook: /cooking-with-nadia
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Hypnobirthing – how we think about birth matters STORY Zoe Strickland, Prenatal Massage Therapist and Hypnobirthing Practitioner.
A hypnobirthing class is where birth philosophy, physiology and psychology all intersect. It includes tuition, blending the latest techniques in hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis as well as traditional approaches like meditation and mindfulness. These support women with intrinsic tools, resources and a mindset that helps smooth the way for a calm, empowered and undisturbed birth. Underpinning hypnobirthing is the premise that our bodies are perfectly created for the purpose of bringing life into the world. It shifts the focus from birth being a “medical routine” to a beautiful understanding of how birth is a natural and healthy event.
Hypnobirthing puts women in touch with their fears and worries both conscious and unconscious. Central to this form of hypnosis preparation are methods for releasing fear, alongside ways to help build confidence in our ability to give birth. These may include suggestion and reframing to nurture positive beliefs about birth. Hypnobirthing also involves discussion around pain in labour, and an understanding of how the body responds to the anticipation and perception of pain. Several studies show that expectation increases the intensity of pain. Hypnosis helps a woman believe, from deep within her, that she can birth her baby from a place of strength, as an active participant rather than a passive bystander.
From a young age, we are often conditioned by society to believe that birth is painful, difficult and dangerous. What we are told, see, hear or even experience ourselves can impact our own experience of birth and the choices we make. Unconscious negative conditioning can trigger automatic stress responses when a woman realises she is in labour, similar to how we would respond to a learned but perhaps irrational fear such as a phobia, causing tension and pain in the body.
It gives her techniques to alter how she experiences those contractions, how to manage each contraction moment by moment and tools to make empowered choices. Many women preparing in this way, report great intensity in labour, but not necessarily great pain. Most importantly it helps a woman and her partner to embrace the experience of birth, not with culturally conditioned fear, but with calm excitement and positive expectation.
Often, what gets in the way of a natural birth is fear. Fear creates adrenalin, which inhibits the flow of our birthing hormones, oxytocin and endorphins. Nature has gifted women these magical hormones for productive, more comfortable contractions, shorter labours, and to help mum and baby fall in love. Dr Sarah Buckley calls these our “ecstatic hormones” designed also to help us fall in love with birth and want to enjoy it over again!
Statistics show that using hypnobirthing techniques reduces the need for surgical intervention. That said, sometimes babies do just need to come through the sun roof! What is interesting is that hypnobirthing mums report feeling greater satisfaction with their birthing experience, however it plays out, because they have felt empowered and involved with techniques to stay calm along the way. The safe arrival of our baby is paramount, but how we feel about birth also matters.
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Preparing for the birth of a new sibling STORY Alma-Jane O’Donnell, Senior Child and Family Practitioner, Goodstart Early Learning Your first-born has been the centre of your attention for many months, or years, so when you drop a sibling into the equation, it’s no surprise there can be conflict. Sibling rivalry is a natural part of childhood and can start right after the birth of the second child, and usually continues throughout childhood. There are some tools parents can use to prepare children for the arrival of a new sibling. •• Always include children in conversations using the phrase, “When baby comes home we can...”, rather than, “When baby comes mum and dad can…” •• It’s a good idea to let your child know what role he or she will play in the new baby’s life. Let them know they will be his or her sister or brother. However, it is important not to put too many expectations on the child such as: “You are going to be the big brother or sister soon, you will need to look after your new sibling.” When the new baby comes, sometimes the older child does not want to be the ‘big one’, they often still want to be your little baby. •• When the new baby comes home, your older children will seem so much bigger but they are still young and will still experience all sorts of big emotions when the new baby comes home. They will still need your help to understand why. •• Try setting aside 20 minutes once a day as one-onone time with your child to talk through those big emotions. Making this at a regular time can help because a predictable routine is important when life has big changes. •• Be prepared. Some children may regress in developmental areas when new siblings arrive – such as toilet training or sleeping through the night. It’s best to be patient and aware that things will eventually be better.
Some children will be super excited about the arrival of a little sister or brother but others will become anxious as the arrival date draws closer. To help the process, enjoy reading a few books with them to help them get more comfortable with the idea. Some books for children about to become a big sister or brother are What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home by Heidi Murkuff, What Sisters Do Best / What Brothers Do Best by Laura Numeroff and .There’s a House Inside My Mummy by Giles Andreae and Vanessa Cabban.
Don’t be alarmed by Cradle Cap STORY Monique Saggers Cradle cap can be scary for parents especially if they are unaware as to what it is. Cradle cap is defined as a yellow, greasy scaly patch that can appear on a newborn’s scalp. Although it may look alarming, cradle cap is very common in young babies and is harmless to them. It appears most commonly in babies of two months and tends to last a few weeks or months. This scaly appearance flakes off during this time and can sometimes take hair off with it, however it is nothing to be worried about as it is completely normal. When your little one has cradle cap, it is important not to scratch or pick off any flakes in case of future infection. Cradle cap can start on the scalp and spread to behind the ears, nappy area, nose and armpits. When this scaly appearance spreads onto the body, it is called seborrheic dermatitis. If this lasts longer than three months, it could be an early sign of eczema, in this case a trip to your local GP is advised. Cradle cap isn’t contagious nor linked to the uncleanliness of your baby. If your child has cradle cap, it is recommended that you gently wash their head to reduce the build-up of flakes. To minimise infection, massage baby oil gently onto your baby’s scalp to soften flakes and brush off any excess flakes each morning with a soft baby brush.
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WHAT’S ON JULY JuLY SATURDAY 1 Gallery Kids Art Club Cairns Art Gallery programs@ cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / 8-12 Years Old School Holiday Entertainment Build a Bear Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am / $10 / Family
Cairns Cosplay Club Meetup KickArts www.kickarts.org.au 11.00am / Free / Youth+ NAIDOC - Awards Ceremony and Ball Cairns Convention Centre www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 5.30pm / Cost / Family SUNDAY 2
Cirque Africa Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 4.00pm & 7.30pm $Cost / Family
Nikki Facepainting Smithfield Tavern www.facebook.com/ nikkitheclown 11.30am / Free / Family
3’s A Crowd Pullman Cairns International www.facebook.com/ PullmanCairnsInternational 6.00pm / Free / Family
MONDAY 3
Nikki Facepainting Trinity Beach Tavern www.facebook.com/ nikkitheclown 6.00pm / Free / Family Motherhood The Musical “Theatre Restaurant” Runs until 8 July Cairns Choral Society Hall www.ticketdirect.com.au 6.45pm / $57 / Parental Guidance Doug Anthony Allstars: Near Death Experience Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.00pm / $49 Adult / Adult18+ JCU Cairns Eisteddfod 2017 Eisteddfod Venues www.ticketdirect.com.au Check website
Family Values - CIAF Satellite Exhibition Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.30am / Free / Family School Holiday Entertainment Magic Shows Runs until 7 Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am & 12.00pm / Free / Family Laughing Heart Comedy Cairns Dinner Theatre Reef Casino www.reefcasino.com.au 7.00pm / Free / Adult Creating Puppets Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am /$18, $15 Members / Ages 6 - 9 Creating Puppets Cairns Art Gallery
www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm / $20, $17 Members / Ages 10 - 15 TUESDAY 4 Free School Holiday Fun: Watercolor Art by Louise Broadbent Runs until 7 July The Pier Cairns thepiercairns.com.au/ 10.00am / Free / Family Make a Magnificent Mug Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $17 Members / Ages 5 - 8 Make a Magnificent Mug Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm / $18 Members / Ages 9 - 15
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The Lego Batman Movie Cairns Botanic Gardens www.starrynightcinema.com.au 7.00pm / $13 Adult, $5 Child THURSDAY 6 Townsville 400 SuperWelcome Riverway Parkland www.supercars.com/townsville 4.30pm / Free / Family RocKwiz Live! Cairns Convention Centre rockwizlive.com.au 8.00pm / $89 Adult / 7+ A Night of Stars Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $31.50 Adult / Family
WEDNESDAY 5
Chamber Philharmonia Cologne St Monica’s Cathedral www.ticketdirect.com.au 7.30pm / $40.08 Adult / Family
Cinebuzz Advance Screening - Baby Driver Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 7.00pm / Check website
Crazy Ladies Runs until 9 July Clink Theatre www.trybooking.com 7.30pm / $25 Adult / Adult
Improv After Dark Cairns Dinner Theatre - Reef Casino www.reefcasino.com.au 7.00pm / $15 / Adult
Plein Air Drawing Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $16, $13 Members / Kids
Mix Media Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $16, $13 Members / Kids
Plein Air Drawing Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm / $19, $16 Members / Kids
2-Day Mould Making & Casting Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm / $29, $26 Members / Kids
Dirty Dancing Cairns Botanic Gardens www.starrynightcinema.com.au 7.00pm / $13 Adult / Youth12+
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WHAT’S ON JULY JuLY FRIDAY 7
SATURDAY 8
THURSDAY 13
WATPAC Townsville 400 Runs until 9 July Townsville www.supercars.com/townsville Check website for details
Backstreet Dance FREE Classes Backstreet Dance Studio www.backstreetdance.com.au Check website for details
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Opening Night 2017 Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, Wharf Street, Cairns 6.30pm / $67 Adult / Family
Lisa & Kimberley Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 5.00pm / Free / Family Singing Up Country featuring Yirrmal, Emily Wurramara and Kahl Wallis Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $31.50 Adult / Family 2-Day Mould Making & Casting Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm / $29 / $26 Members / Kids Lei Making Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $16, $13 Members / Kids Tailwind Nutrition 3 Marathons in 3 Days Various venues in Cairns www.dynamicrunning.com.au/ Check website for details
3’s A Crowd Pullman Cairns International pullmancairnsinternational.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Family SUNDAY 9 Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family TUESDAY 11 My Name is Jimi Runs until 15 July Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 7.30pm / $29 / Family WEDNESDAY 12 The Royal Ballet Cairns Gala Performance Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 5.00pm / $69 Adult / Family
FRIDAY 14 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Runs until 16 July Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal ciaf.com.au Check website for details Wandan (Future) CIAF Fashion Perforance 2017 Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, Wharf Street, Cairns 3.00pm / $35 Adult / Family Painting pARTy “Girl on a Swing” Painting Party www.paintingparty.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult18+ Wandan (Future) CIAF Fashion Performance Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 3.00pm, 6.00pm & 8.30pm / $67 / Family SATURDAY 15
Family Fun Friday - LaserFun LaserFun Cairns www.laserfun.com.au 6.30pm / $21 / Family
The Royal Ballet Cairns Gala Performance Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketdirect.com.au 5.00pm / $71 Adult, $47 Kids
Djuki Mala, Biddigal Dance and Deline Briscoe Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 4.00pm / $31.50 Adult / Family
Painting pARTy “Cherry Blossom” Painting Party www.paintingparty.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult18+
The Royal Ballet Cairns Gala Performance Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 5.00pm / $71 Adult, $47 Kids
The First Harley Davidson Charity Ride Harley Magic mdqld.org.au/cairns-hog-ride The ride leaves at 9am
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Doug Parkinson - Australia’s greatest soul voice pays tribute to Joe Cocker. Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / $52 Members / Kids 7+ Djuki Mala, Biddigal Dance and Deline Briscoe Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 6.00pm / $31.50 Adult / Family WEDNESDAY 19 The Cairns Show Runs until 21 July Cairns Showgrounds www.cairnsshow.com.au Check website for details Come join: Play-Connect-Grow Term 3: July 19 – September 6 In the garden at 98 Birch St, Manunda 4032 6800 9.30am / Free / Kids 0-5 years old with carer FRIDAY 21 Dracula by Bram Stoker Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 8.00pm / $42 Adult / Youth 15+ Painting pARTy “Gina’s Cousin” Painting Party www.paintingparty.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult18+ SATURDAY 22 Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Suns Cazalys Stadium www.ticketdirect.com.au 4.35pm / Cost / Family
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THE CAIRNS SHOW HAS GOT IT ALL The Cairns Show is back this July. Whether you’re a regular attendee or this is your first year, if you and the little ones are venturing to the Cairns Show, these are the things that all members of your family will enjoy. Tick them off as you go.
Stop one: Take a break at PakMag’s Parents Hub in the Fred Moule Pavillion. We have private airconditioned nappy changing facilities, a microwave, spare emergency nappies and wipes, a kids chill-out zone, family friendly PakMag partners to check out and more. Stop two: For the smallest show goers, you cannot miss the Animal Nursery which is one of the show favourites. There are plenty of adorable farm animals to cuddle and feed and the nursery opens every day during the show from 10.00am.
Stop three: Before the kids start wanting something to eat, head over to the Main Arena where there are events going on all the time. There will be plenty of local talent being showcased, from cheerleaders to Tjapukai Dancers and so much more.
Stop four: The Radical Reptiles display is another great place to explore the wild side of life with displays of snakes, spiders, lizards and more.
Stop five: Check out the two new acts this year, Walter Whip and the Flames, and Mikayla Jade on horse back doing loads of tricks in the main arena.
Stop six: If you’ve never seen a pole climbing or wood chopping competition before, then these two events are great to watch! Professionals in the industry entertain and delight the crowd with their wood chopping and pole climbing ability. The pole climbing event is especially interesting as competitors run up 90 ft poles in a matter of seconds, 11.88 is the record!
Stop seven: Make sure you venture over the bridge to the adorable animal shows running at various times throughout the show. Categories include agility trails and obedience demonstrations in dogs, fancy dress in guinea pigs with best in show for miniature ponies and cats.
Stop eight: Big and small kids alike (and adults) will love Showtime FMX, a Show favourite for several years. Be astonished as you watch the riders perform tricks such as rock solids, jack hammers, nac nacs and a crowd favourite... back flips whilst 12 meters in the air!
Stop nine: Finish the night at Sideshow Alley for rides, games, food and more. Give the kids a few thrills of a selection of rides, suitable for children three and up including a Ferris Wheel, inflatable slides, a haunted house and dodgem cars. Pick up a show bag to take with you as you leave. There are plenty of their favourite characters to choose from, from My Little Pony and Shopkins to Ben10 and Batman.
Stop ten: And, finally, enjoy a fireworks display every night just before 9.00pm before you return home with your tired but very happy kiddies.
Cairns Show Details The Cairns Show runs Wednesday, 19 July to Friday, 21 July (Friday is also a public holiday for Cairns) Gates open daily at 9.00am and close at 9.00pm, just after the fireworks Pre-sold tickets are available from Stockland Earlville from Saturday, 8 July to Monday, 17 July 2017 Children under 5 are free. Tickets start at $11.00 for children and $21.00 for adults, with discounts for families or for a three-day pass.
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Cairns Show Guide
Find US AT THE CAIRNS SHOW! Find your way through The Cairns Show to find the PakMag Parent’s Hub in the Fred Moule Pavillion.
Make sure you come and visit us at the PakMag Parent’s Hub when you goto The Cairns Show. There’s a kids chill-out zone with colouring in and lots more!
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 WATPAC TOWNSVILLE 400, 7 – 9 JULY KIDS 12 AND UNDER GO TRACKSIDE FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT
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Disney/Pixar Cars, Mack Trucks and Virgin Australia Supercars Championship have again joined forces to bring Australian families the ultimate Cars experience. With activities for all ages, fans will be able to see the new-look Lightning McQueen, plus, Mack the Transporter will be on show. Racers young and old can also test their speed at the new Crazy Eights Raceway and get the chance to test their reflexes on the digital interactive race panel. The ever-popular giant, double-lane inflatable slide will be back again this year, while Flo’s Diner will offer a much welcomed rest stop for all.
a family pass (4 x 3-day Trackside tickets with Paddock access) to the Watpac Townsville 400 (7 – 9 July) plus included with each ticket is a $25 showbag. Total prize value $740.*
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WHAT’S ON JULY JuLY SUNDAY 23 Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family End Credits’ Unseen Cinema: Personal Shopper Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 4.30pm / $15 / Youth 15+
FRIDAY 28 Ed Kuepper Restrung with Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $42 / Family Painting pARTy “Classic Ballerina” Painting Party www.paintingparty.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult18+
The Marriage Of Figaro Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00pm / $42 Adult / Family SUNDAY 30 $6 weekend Family Flicks - Diary of a
SATURDAY 29
Wimpy Kid Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check website / Family
Morning Melodies - Little Pattie Cairns Choral Society Hall www.ticketdirect.com.au 10.00am / $20 Adult / Family
$6 weekend Family Flicks Diary of a Wimpy Kid Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au
Tanks’ Monthly Markets Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family
REGULAR REGULAR MARKETS MARKETS
Palm Cove Market Date: 1st Sunday of the month April to December (not September) Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm Location: Foreshore at Palm Cove
Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets Date: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Time: From 9.00am - 3.00pm Location: Mount Sheridan Plaza
Esplanade Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: From 8.00am - 4.00pm Location: Lagoon, Cairns
Malanda Markets Date: Every 3rd Saturday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park)
Ravenshoe markets Date: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am - 12 noon Location: Tumoulin Railway Station
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Herberton Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Wondecla Sports Ground Night Markets Date: Every Day Time: 5.00pm - 11.00pm Location: 71 - 75 The Esplanade Port Douglas Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: From 8.00am - 2.00pm Location: Anzac Park
Mossman Community Market Date: Every Saturday Time: 7.00am till midday Location: St David’s Anglican Church, Under the Raintrees Holloways Beach Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: From 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Holloways Beach Foreshore
Woree Neighbourhood Watch Markets Date: 2nd Saturday of the month Time: 8.00am – 1.00pm Location: Woree High School Rusty's Markets Date: Every Friday/Saturday Time: 5.00am - 6.00pm Date: Every Sunday Time: 5.00am - 3.00pm Location: 57 - 89 Grafton St, City
SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY 8 AUGUST Peace Lutheran College - Year 7 Information Evening Peace Lutheran College www.plc.qld.edu.au 5.30pm / Free / Family SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY 25 AUGUST Cairns Festival (Grand Parade & Fireworks) Cairns Esplanade www.cairns.qld.gov.au/festival 5.30pm / Free / Family
Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets Date: Every 2nd Sunday Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Merriland Hall (Robert St) Tanks Art Centre Markets Date: Last Sunday of the month (Apr to Nov excluding Aug) Time: From 9.00am - 2.00pm Location: Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill Tolga markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse Yungaburra Markets Date: 4th Saturday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Park
Email your event or market to admin@grandpublishing.com.au to be included. Spaces are limited.
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REGULAR EVENTS CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS Tiny Tots
UNITING CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE
Days: Weekdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 9.00am - 12.00pm, $7
Play Connect Grow Supported Playgroup for Children 0 - 5 years
In2soccer
Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Location: 98 Birch St, Manunda Cost: Free (or gold coin donation) Contact: 4032 6800
Days: Mondays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, rego:$15, term from $65. (6+ years) In2Soccer Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $65 (10 wks) (3 - 6 Years) Milo In2Cricket Days: Fridays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $45 INFLATABLE KINGDOM Tiny Tots Days: Everyday Times: 9.00am - 12.00pm during school term, 9.00am - 4.00pm on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers St, Manunda FREE SWIM PROGRAM FOR 2 & 3 MONTH OLD BABIES An educational, stimulating water familiarization program for parents and their newborns. Days: Mondays and Tuesdays Location: Swim Skills Swim School, 32 Fishburn St, Bentley Park Web: www.swimskills.com.au Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Location: Little Snappers Swim School, 1 Cumberland Ave, Smithfield Web: www.littlesnappers.com.au
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LIBRARIES Storytime Location: Edmonton Library Days: 1st Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Baby Rhyme Times
Active Living Mumbalates
Location: Earlville Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am
Days: Wednesdays Time: 9.30am to 10.30am Location: Muddy’s Playground
Location: Smithfield Library Days: 2nd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am
Active Living Aqua Zumba
Location: Stratford Library Days: 3rd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Manunda Library Days: 4th Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: City Library Days: 4th Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Lego Mania
Location: Gordonvale Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Location: Manunda Library Days: Fridays (During school term) Times: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Location: Manunda Library Days: 1st Wednesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Location: Smithfield Library Days: Fridays (During school term) Times: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Location: Stratford Library Days: 2nd Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE
Location: City Library Days: Wednesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Babinda Library Days: 3rd Monday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Smithfield Library Days: Tuesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Active Living Fitness Playground Days: Mondays Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Pilates Days: Tuesdays Time: 6.30am to 7.30am Location: Lagoon Deck Active Living Beach Volleyball
Location: Earlville Library Days: Thursdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Days: Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Volleyball courts
Monday Read Club
Active Living Zumba Fitness
Location: Smithfield Library Days: Mondays during school term Times: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Days: Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: Lagoon Deck
Days: Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Location: The Lagoon Active Living Boxfit Days: Thursdays Time: 6.30am to 7.30am Location: Cairns Esplanade Fogarty Park Sahaja Yoga Meditation Days: Saturdays Time: 7.30am to 8.30am Location: Cairns Esplanade Western Event Lawn Active Living H.I.I.T Days: Saturdays Time: 8.00am to 9.00am Location: Aqua Cafe by the Lagoon Active Living Aqua Aerobics Days: Saturdays Time: 9.00am to 10.00am Location: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon TOBRUK MEMORIAL POOL Free Aqua Playgroup for 3 – 6 Month Old Babies Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Times: 10:00am – 10:30am Gentle introduction into water lead by a fully qualified teacher. Aqua Natal Days: Wednesdays Times: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Cairns exclusive mums to be and new mums water fitness. Location: 370 Sheridan Street, Cairns North Contact: 4051 2604 tobrukswim@belgravialeisure.com.au
School Holiday Guide
SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE July means School Holidays and the kids will be off school before we know it! But don’t fear, PakMag has you covered with the best things to do and events to attend in Cairns. Whether you’re an active family, a creative family or an adventurous family, there’s something for you this School Holidays so you should never hear the word ‘bored’ pass your kids’ lips! So, get out there, have fun and make sure you upload your pictures of you and the kids at any events or doing fun things to PakMag’s Facebook page.
THE YOUNG COMPANY
Just $7.00 per child/per game (including shoe hire)
Lots of programs on offer theses school holidays.
Plus great family deals available starting from $49.00* (family of 4, 1 game each).
During their four-day Drama School programs students develop the essentials of stage performance through improvisation, role-play and characterisation activities. Participants then perform in front of their parents and friends with costumes, sets, props, sound effects, live projections and theatrical lighting! Program 3 Stage Secrets 2.0: Before Lights Up! Suitable for 5-12 years. This one-day boot camp is on Monday 3rd July, 9.00am – 5.00pm. Program 4 That's Diabolical: For The Minion-Th Time. Suitable for 5 -12 years. This four-day program runs from Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th July, 9.00am – 3.00pm. The Showcase for each program is on the last afternoon of the program. Bookings required and early bird savings available. Cost per program: One-day $50.00 - $65.00/Four-day $220.00 - $270.00 All of TYC’s programs are designed, created and delivered by their qualified drama educators, professional theatre practitioners and the regions young and emerging performers. For more information or to book: Call: 07 4041 4066 Email: info@theyoungcompany.com.au Web: www.theyoungcompany.com.au GO BOWLING Offering “Kids Happy Hour” sessions twice a day, every day. Happy hour sessions are 9.00am - 10.00am and 3.00pm - 4.00pm.
Open every day of the school holidays. Bookings are essential. For more information or to book: Call: 07 4053 3497 Web: www.gobowling.com.au BAD FISHY Bad Fishy Jet Boating – PakMag Special Daily during the school holidays at 11.30am and 2.00pm Adults $69.00 kids $45.00 - 20% off these ticket prices when you mention Pakmag at time of booking. (Children at least 1.1m high and under 16) Bookings are essential and subject to availability. For more information or to book: Call: 0499 490 030 Email: bookings@badfishy.com.au Web: www.badfishy.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/cairnsjetboat Location: Berth A1, Marlin Marina (near Reef Fleet Terminal). PAINTING PARTY Painting Party school holiday program. Tuesday 6th July / 2.00pm - 5.00pm / Cost is $35.00 per painter. Bookings are essential via Painting Party’s website (click on upcoming parties). Bookings are essential. For more information or to book: Call: 0448 930 223 (Adrianna) Web: www.paintingparty.com.au
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School Holiday Guide
MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA
To stay up to date with all that’s happening:
Mount Sheridan Plaze has lots happening these school holidays.
Call: 07 4032 2844 Email: admin@inflatablekingdom.com.au Web: www.inflatablekingdom.com.au Facebook: www.facebook/inflatablekingdomcairns Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers Street, Manunda.
Nickleby the Magician. From Monday 3rd to Friday 7th July 2 free shows daily at 10.00am and 12noon. For the past 15 years Nickleby The Magician has been touring with his unique performances. Every child receives a magic wand and gets to enjoy the colouring in competition for the chance to WIN their very own magic kit! Bookings are essential as there are limited places.
DFO CAIRNS The place to be these school holidays with great entertainment for the whole family. Planetarium:
For more information or to book:
Immerse yourself in the digital planetarium with surround vision and sound.
Web: www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtsheridanplaza
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th July from 10.00am – 1.00pm daily.
TOBRUK MEMORIAL POOL
For more information:
Offering lots of fun activities these school holidays including swimming programs, a floating inflatable obstacle course and the Jump Zone (trampolines and an inflatable military course) from 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Web: www.dfocairns.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/DFOCairns
Conditions and costs apply for activities.
Dancescapes are excited about their brand-new studio and are having an Open day on Saturday 8th July from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
For more information and pricing: Web: www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/tobrukpool BACKSTREET DANCE Back street dance is holding a FREE dance class* on Saturday 8th July. Their classes are suitable for three year olds to adults. Backstreet Dance offers a variety of dance styles in their classes including Hip Hop, Jazz/Funk, Contemporary and Ballet. * Free for new students. Free for current members if you bring a friend or pay $5 per class. (Current Members must show membership card to gain free entry if bringing a friend.) Bookings essential and you can book online. For more information or to book: Call: 0407 995 182 Web: www.backstreetdance.com.au INFLATABLE KINGDOM The perfect venue to have a great time for all ages. Inflatable Kingdom is a high-energy, action packed environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes. Open every day of the school holidays from 9.00am to 4.00pm.
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DANCESCAPES
Pop along for free classes, promotions and competitions and the chance to sign on for Term 3 classes. For more information: Call: 0412 576 272 Facebook: www.facebook.com/dancescapescairns Location: Mezzanine Level, Barr Street Markets, 532 Mulgrave Road, Earlville. JAMIE GOSLING FOOTBALL ACADEMY Offering holiday Clinics suitable for boys and girls aged 5 –16 years. Monday 3rd to Wednesday 5th July. Held from 9.00am – 12.00pm each day at Stratford Dolphins Football Club. Cost per child: JGFA Players $35.00/day or $85.00/3 days or Non JGFA $40.00/day or $100.00/3 days. What to Bring: Hat, soccer boots/trainers, snacks and water bottle. For more information or to book: Email: info@jgfa.com.au Web: www.jgfa.com.au
School Holiday Guide
CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY
For more information:
Cairns Regional Gallery have some great workshops available throughout these school holidays.
Call: 07 4052 7749 Web: www.thepiercairns.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepiercairns
3rd July - Creating puppets with Meiyin Ahnsuz (artist and disability arts’ facilitator). 10.00am / $18.00 / Kids aged 6-9 years (with accompanying adult if applicable). 1.00pm / $20.00 / Kids aged 10-15 years (accompanied support worker if applicable). 4th July - Make a magnificent mug with Marika Mago. 10.00am / $20.00 / Kids aged 5-8 years. 1.00pm / $21.00 / Kids aged 9-15 years.
SUPRIMO ON THE MARINA Treat the kids over the holidays with kids meals for only $9.90. This family friendly Italian restaurant is open from 11.00am to 9.00pm every day. When you mention Pakmag when dining you’ll receive 10 per cent off your bill.
5th July - Mixed media with Adrienne Shaw. 10.00am / $16.00 / Kids aged 5-7 years.
Located at The Pier with two hours FREE undercover parking.
5th and 7th July – Two day mould making and casting workshop with Adrienne Shaw. 1.00pm / $29.00 / Kids aged 8-13 years.
For more information:
6th July - Plein air drawing with Yixuan Ruan. 10.00am / $16.00 / Kids aged 6-9 years. 1.00pm / $19.00 / Kids aged 10-15 years. 7th July - Making leis with Stephanie Todd. 10.00am / $16.00 / Kids aged 4-7 years. Class spaces are limited. Bookings essential. For more information or to book: Call: 07 4046 4800 Email: programs@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au Web: www.cairnsartgallery.com.au LASERTAG CAIRNS The popular Mega Session is on again these holidays. Sunday 9th July from 12.30pm to 5.00pm. A whopping 4.5 hours of mega fun including a free sausage sizzle lunch (soft drinks available to purchase). All this for $30.00 per person! Bookings are essential and places are limited so you will need to book. Call: 07 4039 1376 Email: info@cairnslasertag.com.au Web: www.cairnslasertag.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/CairnsLasertag Location: Inside the Crystal Cascades Horse Park, Lot 626 Intake Rd, Redlynch. THE PIER Lots of school holiday fun planned at The Pier so keep up to date with all that is happening through our website or like our facebook page.
Call: 07 4041 5181 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Cafesupremocairns PARADISE PALMS Paradise for kids young and old with lots to keep them occupied during these school holidays. The adventure playground, swimming pool and 18-hole mini-golf course will provide your family with an array of options for a full day of fun. Prices for these activity options start from just $4.00 plus as a bonus if you dine at their fabulous restaurant you receive unlimited entry to the adventure playground for free. Open daily from 7.00am. For more information and pricing: Call: 07 4059 9999 Web: www.paradisepalms.com.au/leisure FAR NORTH PCYC Fantastic fun filled school holiday programs are on offer again at the PCYC Centres across the Far North through to Friday 7th July. The children will have many fun options to choose from and can participate in lots of different activities and excursions! Contact your local PCYC Centre to find out what’s happening at your PCYC these holidays: Call: 07 4053 1532 - Cairns Branch/Whitfield/Cairns West 07 4045 6540 - Edmonton/Isabella/Gordonvale 07 4061 3442 - Innisfail/Tully 07 4092 4231 - Mareeba 07 4056 9112 - Yarrabah Web: www.pcyc.org.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/PCYCCairns
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School Holiday Guide
LASERFUN
CAIRNS WAKE PARK
Don’t miss out on their school holiday special:
Kids club school holiday fun is on these school holidays.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, a 3-hour laser tag session from 1.00pm - 4.00pm for only $25.00/ person. Places are limited for these sessions so bookings are essential. During the school holidays Laserfun will be open Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 9.00pm and on Sunday from 10.00am to 7.00pm. Check out their great Family Pass too: Cost $75.00/ Family of four/ 3 x laser tag missions each (conditions apply). They also offer Virtual Reality: Cost $45.00/50 minute session. For more information or to book: Call: 07 4031 9865 Email: bookings@laserfun.com.au Web: www.laserfun.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaserfunCairns
Specifically designed to be an easy learning environment for younger kids aged 6 to 12 year olds. Their professional coaches can easily ensure that all kids will have a fun time while being introduced to the Wake Park in the most friendly way. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 8.30am to 10.00am / $35.00 per child/per day. Bookings are required. For more information or to book: Call: 07 4038 1304 Email: info@cableskicairns.com.au Web: www.cairnswakepark.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cableskicairnspage MAKE SURE YOU LET THEM KNOW YOU READ IT IN PAKMAG!
PakMag’s I-SpY Travel Game If you haven’t picked up a copy of PakMag’s NQ Travel Guide, you should! It’s filled with heaps of ideas for your family to get out and about in North Queensland. Don’t forget to tell everyone you read in PakMag. If you are travelling, keep the kids occupied with PakMag’s I-Spy Travel Gam.e I spy with my little eye. Can I find all of these things when I am out and about on the holidays?
A windmill
A place to swim
A yellow car
A cow
Something bright red
A rainbow
A tractor
Birds on a telephone wire
A service station
A motorbike
A bridge
A mountain
A banana tree
A cat
A phone box
A tall building
A school
A bycicle
A horse
A park
A taxi
A kangaroo
A person in a blue shirt
A bus
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The Source of Change – Joel and Cathie Webb Story Kate Moloney It was an absolute pleasure for me to meet our cover stars of this edition, Joel and Cathie Webb. They are two such wonderful, passionate and inspiring people. The mum and dad team are the franchisees of The Source Bulk Foods stores in Cairns and Townsville and avid supporters of Plastic Free July. Joel and Cathie moved to Cairns two and a half years ago from Northern New South Wales. They sold their business to travel but instead ended up accepting a job offer for Joel in Cairns. Cathie said when stepping off the plane, even though they had never been here before, she felt like she was home. They love living here and getting outdoors in our wonderful natural environment. With their two boys, Archie who is in Year Two and Ashton, who is in Prep, they enjoy camping, exploring, bushwalking, fishing and swimming at creeks or the beach. They also love, when they get the chance, just chilling at home with friends and family. Both Joel and Cathie experienced some health issues when they were younger which led to them adopting a healthier way of eating. When Archie and Ashton came along, it just cemented for them that they wanted to eat as clean and healthy as they could, especially as Archie also has a dairy allergy. Both being passionate home chefs, who prefer to cook everything from scratch, they were surprised when they discovered that there was no
bulk food store where they could purchase the dry foods they were used to getting, in the quantities that they used for cooking. When they asked around, they learnt that people were having to buy online. This is what led them to think that a bulk food store would be well received; if they couldn't find what they wanted, surely others were having the same problem. Cathie said, “We couldn’t help ourselves, suddenly we were in business again opening up the Cairns store of The Source Bulk Foods.” Ten years ago, Cathie and Joel would have never even dreamed that they would own stores that promote healthy eating and less waste. Cathie said, “The journey so far has been sometimes hard, to say the least, but also exciting and wonderful and what a learning curve!” You can really feel that Cathie and Joel’s business is such a natural extension of them. It is clear that Joel and Cathie have always believed in sustainability and, as such, they’ve never really wasted much. Cathie said, “We’ve always tried to use glass containers because we just didn’t like the idea of plastic itself but we’d never really been aware of the actual damage single-use plastic was doing and what was happening.” Joel said, “We opened The Source Bulk Foods because we were into health food but it is through the shop that we’ve started learning more about plastic waste.” Joel and Cathie are passionate supporters of the Plastic Free July
campaign. They firmly believe that it’s true that once you start learning more and noticing plastic waste you can’t stop and then you start noticing it everywhere. “Being conscious and not using single-use plastic can get hard”, said Cathie. “But we just figure, for every piece of plastic we’re not using, that’s one piece that’s not going to end up in the ocean, in the fish, in the turtles.” This amazing couple has a total commitment and passion for people to become involved in the Plastic Free July campaign. They acknowledge that they themselves are still getting their eyes opened every day to ways they could be doing things better. Their important message is that they just want people to wake up and see the damage that single-use plastic is causing and make a change. Even if it is small, every bit helps. Joel and Cathie encourage people to sign up for Plastic Free July and give it a try. Cathie is so right, once your eyes have been opened, it is hard to close them again. The PakMag team were inspired by the couple’s mission and we’re implementing ways to combat our plastic use within the office, as well as at home. So, we encourage you to get on board too – use a refillable plastic bottle, take cloth bags to the supermarket and buy in bulk. There are hundreds of easy ways to change your lifestyle to plastic-free, so try a few and you’ll soon be on your way to sustainable living.
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Celebrate
DINO-MITE PARTY Wanting to throw your little one a party, but just stomped for an idea? Why not throw them a Dinomite party full of all kinds of roaring fun! This dinosaur themed party will have everyone, walking like a dinosaur.
Dino Print Biscuits
Leafy Greens
What you’ll need:
What you’ll need:
•• Prepared biscuit batter
These super cute Dino print biscuits are perfect for your guests to snack on throughout the party.
•• Two or more dinosaur figures
•• Scissors •• Glue stick
How to:
•• Variety of green craft paper How to: 1. Folding one sheet of paper in half, draw an outline of half a leaf, making sure that the crease is the middle. 2. Cut out the leaf print using scissors. 3. While still folded, cut V notches starting from the stem. 4. Repeat previous steps to create a variety of leaves. (Handy hint: try cutting different notches to create different leave types.) 5. Once you have a range of leaves made, glue three stems together to create a fuller bouquet. 6. Place these bouquets around the table to finish your jungle centre piece.
1. Using a teaspoon, scoop out small balls of the biscuit batter and place evenly on a baking tray until all the batter is used. 2. Using the dinosaur figure, creating a visible foot print in the cookie dough by pressing one foot into the middle of each cookie ball. Repeat for each ball, using different figures if you wish. (Handy hint: apply flour to the dinosaur’s foot to stop the cookie batter from sticking.) 3. Place tray into a moderate oven and cook until golden. To add some pre-historic flavour, after baking, try using chocolate icing to fill in the Dino print to create a muddy footprint!
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DELICATE DANMALAS DanmalaS Although it may be winter, you can still brighten your day with beautiful flower inspired Danmalas. Kathy Klein, an artist of love, animals and people creates beautiful danmalas. Danmala, which translates to ‘the giving of flower circles’, is a meditating process which takes place with the inner connection of nature and you. These creative artworks of nature’s natural beauty are arranged in numerous spots around Klein’s home town of Arizona. Her process consists of gathering natural materials from around her local environment, including; leaves, flowers, nuts, rocks and fruit. When collected Klein arranges each piece delicately as she connects with nature in a form of meditating. Once created and photographed, the art piece is left to then be found and enjoyed by its new founder and to take on the natural decay process nature offers. Klein began to create Danmalas as her way, “to remind us all to listen to the unheard voice of nature, creation and eternal mystery.” So why not get the kids humming to the sound of nature as they create their very own Danmalas right in their very own backyard or community park? Whether it be the leaves from the park or flowers from along the footpath, you won’t need to spend a cent as everything you need, nature will provide. How to: 1. Pick a colour scheme before starting, this will help you to create an eye-catching design. Gather your organic materials and organise your collection into colour and size. 2. Be mindful of the background before you start. Make sure there is no rubbish or unwanted marks on the ground as this can ruin the end design and your photo. 3. Starting with the smallest, create a small circle, making sure each side is touching the other. We suggest drawing faint circles with chalk as a guideline, to ensure your Danmala is evenly spaced. 4. Working from the centre out, create your design making sure that it is symmetrical. (For extra detail, use smaller materials to fill in thin gaps and spaces. This will make your end design fuller and more detailed.) 5. Once you have completed your design, photograph your creation and then leave it for nature to take its course. If it is in a public place, perhaps those who come across your Danmala, will in turn be inspired to create their very own too.
Eat, Stay, play Play
Eat, Stay, Play
Relax, Unwind and Indulge at QT PORT DOUGLAS REVIEW Bree James
Whether you are with your family or escaping for a romantic weekend away, QT Port Douglas is definitely a location to add to your regular ‘weekenders’ list. The lovely QT Resort is nestled in its very own tropical paradise, surrounded by lush gardens and sparkling lagoon pool. We were lucky enough to have the sun shining when we visited. Trent and I relaxed poolside, getting a tan, whilst we watched the kids play in the pool. It couldn’t have been a better way to spend a weekend.
relax as the professionally trained therapists tended to my beauty needs. While I was indulging, Trent and the kids played some table tennis, billiards and even went for a quick hit of tennis, all for free. And on Sunday, I discovered they had also popped into the QT Resort gift shop, Qtique. This quirky gift shop is filled with scented candles, jars of lollies, gorgeous hand made knick-knacks and many more unique gifts which I was fortunate enough to receive as a gift.
In addition to the crystal clear lagoon-style pool with island deck, there is also a swim up pool bar for sipping on your favourite cold beverage, all whilst being able to watch the kids splash about.
With dinner time approaching, we had the choice of Bazaar (an interactive style marketplace buffet with a huge selection of meats, pizzas, seafood, salads and more) or we could dine at their hip lounge bar, Estilo. Estilo showcased a delicious assortment of tapas, all made from the local produce from the Atherton Tablelands. Even though Estilo had the added bonus of enjoying your meal as you took in the calming atmosphere of the regular live music, we decided to try the marketplace as the spread looked really amazing. I was in the mood for some seafood and it was fresh and delicious.
Before heading to dinner, I decided to book myself into spa Q for a little pampering. With their unique array of beauty treatments available, I was able to sit back and
QT resort is such a great place to stay especially if comfort and relaxation is required. Next time I may even go for some RNR with just the hubby.
After a busy work week, QT was just what the doctor ordered. The quirky modern apartments and rooms accommodate both families and couples. The twobedroom apartment in which we stayed was perfect for the four of us. It had heaps of space to laze about and all the amenities you could need for a two night or even 10 night stay.
QT also has an outdoor cinema that runs through the winter season. Keep an eye on the PakMag What’s On Guide during winter for dates and times.
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Cairns Show
Something for everyone at the cairns show Mark July 19, 20 and 21 on your calendar- the Cairns Show is back and better than ever. Check out our quick guide on must-see and must-do events for children of all ages. FOR 0-3 YEAR OLDS Animal Nursery
throughout the three days. This is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink while taking in the entertainment. Radical Reptiles Display Snakes, spiders and lizards? For reptile-loving little ones, this is a great display to slither over to, located in the Heritage Park Highlights.
Get your cuddle on with some of the cutest little animals you’ll ever see; ducklings, piglets, guinea pigs, lambs, chicks and much more! There is also a milking display so kids can see where their milk comes from. Perfect for the little ones and older kids as well, the Animal Nursery is located in the Animal Nursery Pavilion and opens at 10:00am.
Fireworks Finale
Kids Zone In Sideshow Alley
A traditional crowd favourite,the wood chop competition, continues to attract top notch competitors from around Australia providing entertainment as axemen demonstrate their precision, power and speed.
The airplane, boats and motorcycle rides are perfect for smaller children. Bring your camera to grab a few happy snaps. Pakmag Parents Hub If you are still dealing with kids in nappies and you need a clean, air-conditioned and relaxing place to change your little one, bring them to the PakMag Parents Hub in Fred Moule Pavillion located near the toilets. We have the PakMag Parents Room fitted out with nappy change tables, breast and bottle feeding chairs, microwave, fridge and spare supplies should you need them! Plus some toys to chill out with if they need some play time. FOR 4-7 YEAR OLDS Sideshow Alley Rides, games, food – this is where the magic happens for kids of all ages. However, children over the age of five will especially love the adrenaline pumping rides and variety of games. Dance Crews Check out the various dance acts on the main arena and the Cairns Regional Council community stage
Each year the nightly fireworks Grand Finale gets bigger and better and this year will be no exception. Catch the fireworks every night just before 9pm. FOR THE OLDER KIDS The Wood Chop Competition
Trackskills V8 Utes Trackskills is a fast-paced, highly entertaining V8 Ute Challenge Show that works it magic on the crowds. Watch and experience the Holden v Ford rivalry and hear the throaty roars of the big V8s which are guaranteed to generate 100 per cent crowd participation. You will be thrilled with the speed, noise and colour as they tear around the track, a huge hit with both the old and the young. A must watch for all motorsports fans. Pole Climbing Championships Can this year’s competitors top 11.88 seconds? Sideshow Alley With the largest Side Show Alley north of the EKKA, this is where all the excitement happens with everything from the old favourites like dodgem cars to adrenalin pumping rides on offer. Tickets are on sale from 8th of July at Stockland, or from the Cairns Show Grounds Office. See the inside front cover of PakMag for more details.
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9. Hiro, Ayumi,Elena & Lilika - Freshwater Christian College Fair 10. Bailey, Rob & Naomi - Freshwater Christian College Fair 11. Hannah - Westcourt 12. Garrath, Chinh, Evie, Vincent, Austin & Byron - Freshwater Christian College Fair 13. Lauren, Jasper & Nath - Freshwater Christian College Fair 14. Jane, James, Charlee & Kayla - Freshwater Christian College Fair 15. Zipporah - Westcourt
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Business
WHAT’S NEWS IN BUSINESS Looking for a family friendly restaurant with stunning views? Suprimo is a casual dining restaurant and bar on the waterfront at The Pier. They offer great service and a spacious outdoor seating area that allows you to soak up Cairns’ panoramic ocean, mountain and marina views.
Meet Kate Dunne from Hello Miss Poppyseed Tell us a bit about yourself. I am a mumma of two little cherubs Finn (four years old) and Willow (two years old) who are the most magical and energetic little babes who constantly keep me on my toes. They never stop teaching and challenging me. Balancing mum life and a business is crazy busy but it's also very rewarding. Although I don't stop talking, I am surprisingly shy and am a total over-thinker. I love being creative, I'm addicted to coffee and I love surrounding myself with positive people with lots of energy. Why did you start Hello Miss Poppy Seed? The concept came to me one night whilst up feeding my smallest babe. There are so many talented small Australian brands out there and I thought, ‘how good would it be to bring them together?’, especially as I had noticed there was a gap in the Cairns market with not one baby shop in the whole city. My mum thought it was a fantastic idea and encouraged me to go for it. So the next day I designed a logo, created a Facebook page and started emailing some brands. It just kind of went from there and grew and grew. What makes Hello Miss Poppy Seed special? About 75 per cent of the gorgeous stock in Hello Miss Poppyseed is handmade, mostly here in sunny Cairns. Most of our items are limited edition and are one-offs, so you won't find them anywhere else. We are perfect if you are after that extra special personalised or unique gift that has been made with a lot of love. Hello Miss Poppyseed is located in Oceana Walk at 62 Grafton St, Cairns or you can shop online at www.hellomisspoppyseed.com. Either way we are sure you won’t be disappointed.
This family friendly restaurant offers a delectable range of à la carte meals and specials and caters for families on a budget. The affordable range of dishes includes pizzas, pastas and salads or you can treat yourself to fresh juices or smoothies. Lunch and dinner specials are available for as little as $15.90. Kid’s meals are only $9.90 and include a small soda or juice and a colouring pack to keep them entertained. The value at Suprimo doesn’t end there. When purchasing a main meal at lunch time you’ll receive a complimentary garlic bread or if you are there for dinner and purchase a main meal you’ll receive a complimentary pancake for dessert. Suprimo on the Marina is open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 7.00am to 11.00am and for lunch and dinner from 11.00am to 9.00pm, seven days a week. The Pier shopping complex also offers two hours free parking underneath. To make a reservation give them a call on 4041 5181 or you can follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/Cafesupremocairns
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BUSINESS BUZZ Business Events Cairns Business Women’s Club Luncheon Date: Tuesday 18th July Time: 11.30am – 2.00pm Venue: Pullman Reef Hotel Casino Guest Speaker: Andrea Tunjic Great workplace cultures deliver tangible benefits for business success. Do you want to know five strategies to increase the motivation and productivity factor in your workplace? Customers buy more from motivated staff, talented staff prefer to work in positive teams and businesses with great workplace cultures make substantially higher profits.
C&K Holloways Beach Community Kindergarten has a new director. C&K Holloways Beach Community Kindergarten is welcoming a new director, who is looking forward to sharing her love of the great outdoors with children and encouraging more nature play at the kindergarten. Suzanne Milhinch, who has been a family day care educator in the Cairns region for the past 25 years, says she’s excited to be taking on the director’s role and is planning to build strong ties with Holloways Beach families. Suzanne is planning to use the kindergarten’s expansive outdoor areas as an ‘extra classroom’ and will be encouraging the children to connect with the local community to help them develop a sense of pride and belonging to their community. Suzanne will take over as director and teacher at the kindergarten in Term three on Monday 10 July and is looking forward to meeting families in the area. Why not call today on 4055 9132 and arrange a time to go and have a look at what C&K Holloways Beach Community Kindergarten can offer your child? You are also welcome to drop in and meet Suzanne at the kindergarten at 7 Jacaranda St, Holloways Beach or you can email enrolments@candk.asn.au for further information.
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When organisations have a great culture, employees respond with increased productivity, improved morale, are more resourceful and resilient, perform better and stick around longer. Join award winning people management expert Andrea Tunjic, Director of People Strong, as she provides loads of practical and easy to implement ideas for a productive workplace culture and improved results. Cairns Business Women’s Club Breakfast Date: Thursday 13th July Time: 7.00am – 9.30am Venue: The Hilton, Cairns Guest Speaker: Natalie James Come and join us for breakfast with the Fair Work Ombudsman, Natalie James. Appointed to the position of fair work mmbudsman by the Governor-General for a five year term on 15th July 2013, Natalie is responsible for promoting harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations and ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Workplace Laws, under the Fair Work Act 2009.
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BATHROOM BLISS With the Block’s Caro and Kingi Although we can’t wave a magic wand to remove fingerprints and soap stains, we can give you our top tips and tricks to transform your bathroom into your very own relaxation haven. The bathroom time capsule: Although from the outside, people can’t see what’s in your bathroom drawers, it is essential that your bathroom is clean and organised from the inside out. You’ll be surprised how many products you have collected over time, from old moisturisers to toothbrushes. Bathroom cupboards can quickly become time capsules if not organised properly. We suggest purchasing drawer dividers to help organise your products. Keep in mind, for quick and easy access, always place frequently used items at the front. The magic mat: In every bathroom, it is essential that you have a bath
mat. It soaks up water from wet feet and stops mould build up caused from constantly wet tiles. It also provides a warm and inviting environment. However, bath mats can become an eyesore. If your bath mat is hanging on by a thread, then it’s time to replace it. We suggest purchasing a darker colour to hide dirty footprints and spills. It’s amazing how a simple, smart bath mat can change your bathroom’s appearance. A floating vanity: If you are thinking of a full bathroom revamp, then you might want to invest in a floating vanity. This style of vanity allows more storage space as well as producing a free-flowing environment. Finish off the look by adding a wall length mirror and your bathroom will feel bigger than ever. A large mirror in a small space does wonders, it becomes a natural light source and creates the illusion that the room is much larger.
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KID’S STUDY AREA It’s that time of year again when half-yearly exams are almost upon us and your child’s homework is piling up into ‘Mount Overdue’. Why not help them to complete whatever school throws at them by creating them their very own study area where everything they need is just within reach.
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Affording veterinary care – we’ve got options to help you STORY Jane Quinn
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world with 63 per cent of the population owning a pet. With recent studies showing that pet owners live a happier and healthier life, it’s no wonder pet owners consider their beloved pets to be part of the family. With the current high cost of living and the financial pressure most of us face, covering the cost of high quality veterinary care is almost impossible for some families. This is a familiar theme in veterinary practice. Sometimes people assume that vets should treat the pets of the people who can't afford medical treatment for no charge since, "vets care about animals". It’s true - vets love and care about animals, but it is also true that the cost of medical supplies, staffing expenses, insurances, equipment, new technology and continuing education all adds up too. We understand that difficult financial situations can arise in an instant so what do you do if you just can’t afford that urgent procedure your pet needs? Well, here’s where we are doing all we can to help. At Cairns Veterinary Clinic, we have partnered with three finance providers so you can get your best buddy treated when needed and then pay over time for the cost of the treatment (terms and conditions apply). The finance providers and the service they offer are: Zip Money offers a healthy, interest free payment option. With no deposit required, a quick online application can be performed at www.health.zipmoney.com VetPay offers an affordable payment plan option providing finance from $300 with the flexibility of contract terms up to 18 months. Interest rates do apply and a deposit is required. A simple application can be performed at Cairns Veterinary Clinic or alternatively you can apply online at www.vetpay.com.au
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Certegy Ezipay offer an interest free payment plan with payments deducted fortnightly or monthly from your bank account. To be eligible for Certegy Ezipay you must be over 18 years of age, be working for a minimum of 30 hours per week or be an elderly pensioner and be able to pay a 25 per cent deposit. For some clients, where the above payment plan options are not available, there is still another option that they may be eligible for: Centrepay - Centrepay is a direct bill paying service available to people who receive a Centrelink payment. Whilst we have payment plan options available, we at Cairns Veterinary Clinic strongly recommend pet insurance. There are a number of pet insurance policies available with varying inclusions and exclusions. It’s important to take the time to review and compare policies carefully to ensure the one you choose is the best one for your pet and budget. The great thing about pet insurance is it gives pet owners the peace of mind that if the unexpected does happen, they can focus on what is the best treatment for their pet rather than worrying about how they will pay the vet bill. If you would like to give pet insurance a trial before you buy, Cairns Veterinary Clinic, in conjunction with Petplan Insurance, exclusively offers four weeks free insurance for all dogs and cats from eight weeks to one year of age. For more information about our payment plan options or to take advantage of the four weeks free pet insurance trial, contact either of our conveniently located clinics and talk to our friendly and experienced team.