ISSUE: JULY 2018
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NAIDOC: BECAUSE OF HER, WE CAN THE LOWDOWN ON LOTE BONDING WITH FAMILY CAIRNS SHOW GUIDE UNICORN PARTY! SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE NAVIGATING THE NDIS
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Entertainment: Check It Out
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The Thing Is: With Bree James
10 Feature: Because of Her, We Can 13 The Lowdown on LOTE 17 Bonding with Family 21 Principal’s Pen 25 The PakMag Experts 29 Looking For a
Career Change?
31 Early Parenting Centre 33 Bump, Bub and Beyond: Bonding with Baby 34 Bump, Bub and Beyond: WIN 37 What’s On Guide 39 Mini Mag 41 Your Guide to The Cairns Show 50 Business 53 Healthy Recipes
Hello and welcome to the July edition of PakMag! Firstly, I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who attended our 11th birthday Expo and Family Fun Day! We had an absolutely fabulous time and hope you did too. This month, we’re celebrating NAIDOC week and we’ve had the honour of interviewing three Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families from the Cairns community. Their stories are really inspiring as all of them are doing their bit to keep their culture alive and thriving. It reminded me that teaching my children about the culture of our country is so important, so I encourage you all to get along to an event or give your little ones a culture lesson! With the NDIS launching this month, there still seems to be so much confusion about what it actually is! So, check out page 57 where we break down what it is and give you a guide in plain English to the new Scheme. With winter in full swing, it certainly is chilly, so make sure you keep warm this month! It’s school holiday time so there are plenty of activities you can get up to indoors and out. Our School Holiday Guide is jam packed as always on page 71. Until next time, have a great month, and don’t forget to tell them you read it in PakMag.
54 AFL Snapped 57 Navigating the NDIS 61 Perceptual Play 62 Health 65 Cairns Vet: Preventative Health Care 66 Home with Caro and Kingi: Boho Style in the Tropics 68 Celebrate: Unicorn Party! 71 School Holiday Guide
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Entertainment
CHECK IT OUT The Cairns Show When: Wednesday, 18 to Friday, 20 July Where: The Cairns Showgrounds More Info: cairnsshow.com.au North Queensland's largest show with three days of non-stop entertainment, showcasing historical displays alongside an animal nursery, Noah's pig racing, and heaps of entertainment on the Cairns Regional Council Community Stage! Plus don't forget the Cairns Show has the best Sideshow Alley in the region!
NAIDOC Week When: Sunday, 8 July to Sunday, 15 July Where: Various locations More Info: The Cairns NAIDOC Facebook page or www.naidoc.org.au NAIDOC week is celebrated nationally from 8 to 15 July and across Cairns there are a number of celebrations which highlight the rich and diverse culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians. Don’t miss the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair from 13 to 15 July, the Wucchopperwn Community NAIDOC event on 11 July and the Cairns NAIDOC week Trivia Night at Novotel Oasis Resort on Monday 9 June from 6.30pm.
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PakMag Parenting HUB at The Cairns Show When: Wednesday, 18 to Friday, 20 July Where: The Cairns Showgrounds More Info: www.pakmag.com.au Join PakMag at the Cairns Show in our Parenting Hub with displays from our Cairns Show Partners, Catholic Education, Frankland Islands, Ramsay Health and Goodstart. Our Hub’s Parenting Room provides a comfortable place for you to feed or change your baby and is equipped with a microwave and wipes. A little sanctuary where you and the kids can take five to recharge. Plus, visit us at the Show and you’ll have the chance to go in the draw to WIN a family holiday to King Reef Resort.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show When: Tuesday, 31 July at 10.00am, 1.00pm and 6.00pm and Wednesday, 1 August at 10.00am Where: Tanks Arts Centre More Info: www.tanksartscentre.com One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’, emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family. Tickets $17.85. Visit www.pakmag.com.au to win tickets to The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
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Catholic Education Week When: Sunday, 29 July to Saturday, 4 August Where: Catholic Schools Throughout Cairns More Info: www.catholiceducationweek.com.au Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools to celebrate and promote their distinctive mission and ethos. With events taking place at all schools in the diocese, there is a real sense of community in the air during this amazing week. Check with your local school for details of events.
Cairns Festival When: Friday, 24 August to Sunday, 2 September Where: Various Locations More Info: www.cairnsfest.com.au The Cairns Festival celebrates our creative community and unique sense of place. The festival aims to engage with the community and to seek greater regional and national recognition of our cultural identity in the Far North. The theme for the 2018 Grand Parade is Kaleidoscope. The Grand Parade is one of Cairns’ most loved community events, a full day of free entertainment for the entire family.
Bringing Up Great Kids When: Tuesday, 7, 14, 21, and 28 August, 5.30pm to 8.00pm Where: Hambledon House, 177 Bruce Highway, Edmonton More Info: 0414 480 934 A reflective parenting program developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation that aims to promote positive, respectful parent-child relationships. This is for parents only (no children to attend). Free Program - All material, tea/coffee and a light supper provided. Bookings are essential.
The Thing Is
The Thing Is... STORY Bree James
I simply can’t believe it’s been eleven years since I started the PakMag journey, and over twenty years of being self employed. I have no business degree, I didn’t really grow up in an entrepreneurial family, and I certainly haven’t had a silver spoon in my mouth to get here. What got me here was fear, and what will get me to the next level that I am aiming for, is more fear.
something, the more I should be doing it.
The thing is, fear is a wonderful thing. Growing up in a lower socioeconomic, divorced family, money was very tight and fought over often. One day I remember very clearly, my mum made me ring my dad for new school shoes, and for his own reasons, he said no. I knew he would say no, I think even my mother knew he would too. But in that moment as a seven-year-old girl, I made a vow that I would never ask for money from anyone ever again, and I decided that I would work so hard so that I never had to worry about money. And that is what I have done. (I started selling handmade cards to neighbours, then Avon from age ten but that’s another story). The fear of being poor has driven me my whole life. It has made me save like a squirrel, which thankfully has gotten me through some very tough business times and allowed me to keep people I care about employed even though I wasn’t earning money anymore.
2. I ask myself, “Can I handle the worst case scenario if it goes wrong?”
So if you are having a battle with fear, whether that be a fear to leave a partner, fear to leave a job, fear to take your life to the next level, fear of being irrelevant, fear of whether to start or stop something, my advice to you is to use fear as a motivator.
When I am fearful, I write down my fear and I do these three things. 1. I ask myself “What is the worst that could happen?” (for business it’s always been - go home and live with my mum. HUGE motivator)
3. I ask myself “What if I pull it off? How would I feel?” Use fear, don’t fear fear. Fear will push you further when you think you can’t go on. As a society we are so fearful. But often fearful in a way that means we are frozen and don’t do anything to fix it and only achieve half of what we want to in life. We need more strong people, especially parents, mastering their fear and using fear to their advantage. So please, do that thing in your heart that you have always wanted to do. Today is the day! It’s so important that we show our kids we are brave at every opportunity we can. So it’s time to catch that spider, jump off that jetty, stand up for what’s right, push yourself outside your comfort zone and tell them how scared you were at first, but how glad you are that you were brave and took the plunge. Mastering fear and being brave is one of the best things you will ever teach your kids. So if you can’t do it for you, do it for them.
Fear is certainly one of my biggest motivators, and I have realised the more fear I have with doing
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Because of her, we can NAIDOC week provides the opportunity for everyone to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year NAIDOC Week is being celebrated from Sunday, 8 to Sunday, 15 July with the theme being, ‘Because of her, we can!’. It's a theme that is all about celebrating the amazing achievements of Indigenous women and the important role that they have played in their cultures’ cultural, social and political survival. We are so excited to be able to be sharing these three amazing stories of local, proud Indigenous women who are doing wonderful things every day in and for their community; helping to continue this tradition of women keeping their Indigenous culture alive and strong.
Talicia Bolea Talicia, who graces this month’s cover with her family, is proud of the rich blend of cultural heritage in her family which includes Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, South Sea Islander, Malaysian, Papua New Guinean and Scottish from her side and Fijian, Tongan and Solomon Islander from her husband George’s side. This amazing diversity is present in their two beautiful children, Joji Jnr and Blessing.
a health and well-being business to help them achieve this, as they recognise that many cultural activities are based around feasting and food. Talicia said, “We teach our clients how to cook traditional foods, utilising healthy food methods.” Talicia also believes in the importance of building up the next generation and has assisted with school well-being sessions that include a personal grooming aspect. Talicia said, “This helps to build up positive self-image, self-respect and confidence in the lives of our young people.”
Her family is passionate about improving health outcomes for Indigenous people and are doing their bit to close the gap in the health system. They started
Talicia loves to see the difference that she is making to the health of her people by educating them on how they can still come together around food but with a
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healthy twist. She wants to encourage more of her people to enhance and improve their holistic health; mind, body and soul. Talicia said, “We need to be conscious of the legacy we are leaving, we need to build strong foundations now that future generations can grow and thrive on.” This year, Talicia and her beautiful family will be celebrating at the NAIDOC Family Day, being held at Fogarty Park on Friday 6th July, where she will be promoting health and wellness and doing mini makeovers and face art.
something a go with a positive outlook and to see how it can benefit themselves and their family. It was not a surprise to hear that Donna, of course, will be celebrating NAIDOC this year at the two wonderful events, the High Tea and the Youth Ball, that she is not only organising but also hosting.
Simone Arnol Simone, is a proud descendant of the Gunggandji People of the Yarrabah Mission through her father, while her mother is of Sicilian heritage. Born and raised in Cairns, Simone was always taught to be humble, respectful and grounded and she believes this has influenced her career and especially her art, as all her works are grassroots based on country or in some way are family orientated. Simone is a proud mother Zane, her son.
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Donna has been working hard for many years to empower Indigenous women, and this year she was awarded the 2018 Cairns Regional Council International Women's Day Woman of the Year. Donna, born and raised in Cairns by two sets of parents and her grandmother, has a background of Torres Strait Islander, Spanish and Tahitian. Donna has one son, Shakir Vaughs, who she proudly refers to as a godsend.
Donna was recognised for her work organising the historic first ever 5-star NAIDOC High Tea in 2017. It’s an event that Donna is again organising this year, along with the first ever 5-star NAIDOC Youth Ball, providing youth an evening of elegance. The list of events, programs, services, experiences and opportunities that Donna is involved in is as long as it is impressive. Donna said, “I do this for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, women and men to help them to move from having self-doubt and low confidence to having high self-esteem, self-determination, dignity and high standards within mainstream society while still keeping their cultural practices, customs and traditions alive back in their community.” Donna said what she does is so rewarding and she loves seeing the smiles on people's faces and seeing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, women, men and families making significant lifestyle changes; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and culturally. Donna encourages all her people to give
Through her craft, Simone is heavily involved in the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), and she feels privileged to truly be able to embrace this year’s NAIDOC theme “Because of her, I can”, learning the process of traditional dyeing from her mother-inlaw, Verna Singleton which she has incorporated into her designs. Simone said, “It is important to me to offer a sustainable, responsible, Eco fashion line that incorporates a minimum amount of waste as possible. We need to listen and protect the land.” Simone this year is part of a creative collective curating this year’s CIAF Fashion Performance, ‘Bulmba-barra - When barefeet touch the earth’ which is being held at the Tanks Art Centre on 12 to 14 July. This fantastic event incorporates fashion, contemporary Indigenous and traditional dance through a fashion performance. Simone said, “This event provides an opportunity for personal development/mentorship, giving the youths a platform to connect with other like-minded peers and to also learn more about their culture. “ For Simone, culture should be celebrated every day, and she is passionate about keeping culture strong in all that she does, and she really hopes that all hear the message of the importance of caring for country. To find out how you can join in with all the wonderful NAIDOC Week celebrations happening around Cairns this year visit the Cairns NAIDOC Facebook page.
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Education
The lowdown on the importance of LOTE STORY Marlene Barrett, French and English Teacher LOTE stands for Languages Other Than English. Learning a language other than English offers your child the perfect opportunity to ensure that they are ahead of the 88 per cent of graduating students in Australia who don’t graduate having learnt a second language. Over half of the world’s population are bilingual, yet according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, (Census of Population and Housing 2016, published June 27, 2017) only 21 per cent of Australians speak two or more languages.
The Queensland Government is taking steps to remedy this, and the Department of Education’s Advancing Education Action Plan includes an expansion of the study of languages in Queensland schools from Prep to Year 12 with a focus on Asian Languages with the aim to support our children to develop a global mindset. The global schools through languages plan acknowledges that more than ever before our children need to understand the traditions and cultures of our broader community as they live and learn in an increasingly interconnected world. You can read more on this at www.advancingeducation.qld.gov.au
Apart from developing a global mindset, there are many other benefits for your children from learning to speak a second language: It boosts your child’s ability to communicate in their first language. Learning a second language can give your child a firmer grasp on their first. Formulating foreign phrases requires the use of grammar skills, which allow him or her to better understand the rules of their native tongue. This double reinforcement leads to solid language and reading comprehension skills that can
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result in better grades across the board. Keep in mind though, children, and even adults, often go through a silent period when learning a new language. So be patient and keep on trying even if it seems like your child isn’t catching on. It pays to remember that a young child can comprehend vast amounts of language prior to being able to articulate in their target language themselves. It improves their brain’s efficiency, function, performance and plasticity which improves their academic performance by enhancing their decisionmaking skills, developing their problem-solving skills and their ability to multitask. With the 2019 full implementation of our National Curriculum from Prep to Year 12 in Australia, we need to help our students to achieve their best. This will mean external examinations for all learners and a change for our children in Queensland. Fortunately, for second language learners, two significant by-products of bilingualism are better cognitive skills and longer attention spans. Those skills combined contribute to great test-taking ability. It is fun, challenging and becomes part of who they are, it encourages healthy risk-taking, not being afraid to make mistakes and provides better career opportunities.
a second language also requires quality training and frequent repetition, i.e. “Use it or lose it.” •• If you are skilled yourself in another language simply speak to your child at home in that language as you go about your daily routine. Your child will start picking up on the words and phrases that they hear. •• There are many fun tools available to assist children with language learning. There are apps, online tools, websites offering interactive learning and young learner’s channels on YouTube. •• Encourage your child’s learning through watching their favourite movie in the target language with English subtitles. •• Download a music playlist of their favourite songs in the target language and get them to sing Karaoke. •• There are community language classes available for children of all ages. •• Dine at a restaurant from the target language and get them to use their language skills with greetings, etc. Alternatively, cook foods at home from the target language culture and practice meal-time etiquette in the language. •• Plan a family holiday together using maps, phrasebooks and through researching cultural norms of the target country.
Learning a language should be fun, it’s about acquiring a range of skills and tools that will enable them to be able to communicate with others from differing backgrounds, promoting cultural awareness, diversity and tolerance. Our life, language, travel and cultural experiences all blend to become our own personal intercultural knowledge, a blueprint if you will. This intercultural knowledge enables each child, with their personal experiences, to be their own unique blend of the languages and cultures they experience throughout life, learning and travel.
Children’s minds are sponges, learning as they proceed through life which is why learning a second language for children is often easier than for adults. As a parent, you have the chance to prevent your child from experiencing a sense of regret that they didn’t make the most of this opportunity that is afforded to them as a young person. Of course, your child will face times when it is challenging, but it is important to continually encourage them, providing them with opportunities to utilise their skills. The rewards of learning a second language are immense,
How you can help your child with learning a language other than English.
being able to speak or even break a cultural barrier in attempting to speak with someone from elsewhere in our vast world opens doors to wonderful, life-enriching experiences.
Just like when your child was mastering their first language, the key to success lies in repetition and frequency! It is the same as how building your child’s competence in any given sport requires frequent quality training in order for them to be successful and to achieve their personal best. Learning and retaining
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The philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein stated famously, “The limits of your language are the limits of your world.” Being able to speak another language does empower children to become incredible human beings.
Parenting
LEARNING TO BOND WITH YOUR FAMILY STORY Meg O’Donnell (B.Ed, SAHM) When our children are born, we are immediately connected to them. It’s just what happens. And while not everyone gets the amazing rush of love straight away, without fail, every single parent will immediately feel that sense of duty and ownership over their children. But do we really feel a bond? The answer everyone wants to hear is “yes”, because no one likes to think otherwise, but the truth is, it can take a little longer to really ‘bond’ with our children. The reason for this isn’t sinister. It’s simply that until they develop their own little personalities, likes and dislikes, and mannerisms, we can’t really understand them on a deeper level. The good news is, until that point, they are so cute and wide-eyed that we don’t even care. Once they start growing up, however, we can really start trying to bond with our children.
Sometimes, we struggle to find ways to really connect with our kids, so here are some ways that families can make strong (and lasting) connections: Turn off the technology. I never realised just how much I was on my phone until my firstborn became obsessed with trying to grab it from my hands when he was 18 months. Looking back on the scenario after, I realised that while I was taking photo after photo of him with the phone,
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from his point of view, I was looking at the screen instead of him, and so he wanted to see what had my attention so much. I felt ashamed and promised myself I would try to live in the moment more, instead of watching life through the lens. Spending time as a family without the burden of technology is so vital. We have all become so immersed in screens (televisions, tablets, phones, computers, the list goes on!) that we sometimes forget what’s most important. Sit and talk to your children; ask them for their opinions and look at them when they are replying. Game nights! Our five-year-old is obsessed with the card game Uno. It has become a ritual in our household for a game before bedtime each night and every spare moment of our day has become “Uno time”. Teaching him to play has become one of the most rewarding (and exhausting) things we have done so far. He enjoys it so much that he has now begun teaching his younger brother the fundamentals of the game, just so he can have another player to try to beat. Playing games as a family is a great way to open dialogue in a fun atmosphere, whilst creating lasting happy memories for the kids. Get some fresh air together. Exercise releases endorphins into the body, promoting a happy feeling. Put on a hat and step outside! Whether you take a walk together, go for a ride, or just spend the day at the beach, the fresh air will do you all good. It doesn’t need to be an expensive trip anywhere; the kids will remember how it made them feel, not how much it cost mum and dad, and an afternoon building sandcastles at the beach together is going to be just as special as something that costs hundreds of dollars. Take turns sharing a hobby. Just because we have kids, doesn’t mean we have to give up our hobbies. A great way to still stay a part of your world “before kids” is by including them. Introducing your children to a skill or sport that you love is a fun way to show them more about yourself. My boys love watching their dad at his CrossFit competitions, and they love when he teaches them some of the moves even more. Taking turns gives everyone a chance to share a little more about themselves with the family, in a fun and supportive environment, whilst giving each family member their own turn to shine. Try something new together. Sometimes it’s best if everyone is on an even playing field and seen more as equals, and this is where trying a new activity together as a family can be great. When no one is the “leader”, everyone has a chance to shine. This is also a great chance for us, as parents, to be an equal to our children and this can be a great gateway to open conversation about our lives (something that is vitally important once our children enter middle childhood and adolescence).
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Schedule family meals. Growing up I used to hate when my stepfather would turn the television off during dinner, but dinner was a family time that had to be spent together and without disruptions. Looking back now, our dinners remain some of my favourite memories, because we spent the time listening to each other, rather than the television. Try to organise at least a few family meals each week where everyone is present, technology is off, and you can all connect and talk about your day. Read! Reading together is an important exercise for so many different reasons. Immersing in a new adventure together provides a great bonding experience for child and adult alike, and there are so many amazing books out there these days that cater not only to the small but also the adults that everyone can enjoy the time together. Books also open up great opportunities to discuss events that are happening to the family that are of a similar theme. Share your memories. Nothing helps a child to humanise parents as much as hearing stories from their childhood. It helps the child to really see their parent as a person, and not just as mum or dad. Sharing your own childhood memories and experiences with your children is a great way to teach them to look at the bigger picture rather than just their inner circle. Camping and fishing with dad back on the family farm. Visiting mum’s old hometown and seeing where she used to live. Remembering baking your first cake with grandma. Children love hearing these experiences and knowing that they are doing something that mum or dad did back when they were the same age makes it all the more special. Take some time to invest in your relationship. This might seem like it’s in the wrong list but hear me out. The bond you have with your partner plays a huge part in your family dynamic and one of the most important relationships in your children’s life. How they see you operate together can have a lasting effect on their own understanding of what a relationship is like, and so it is important that you are able to work as a team and show your best side. Taking time for Mum and Dad, separate from the kids, allows you both to re-engage with the people you were before the kids arrived. Everyone needs a little time off from time to time, to recharge and refresh, and just because you have children doesn’t change that. Developing a sense of belonging and a deep connection between a parent and child is so important for their sense of self. With a world full of new and sometimes scary things to explore and learn about, having a solid foundation to know where they come from and who they can come back to is critical in ensuring they are brave enough to venture in the first place.
Principal’s Pen
PRINCIPAL’S PEN St Thomas’ SCHOOL, Mareeba
St Teresa’s SCHOOL, Ravenshoe
Rita Petersen
Catherine McKechnie
I’m a firm believer that literacy is a key component to learning; it’s the basis for everything we do. That’s why I’m pleased that improving literacy in our classrooms is a whole school priority.
The old adage, “Time flies when one is having fun”, certainly applies to our lives at St Teresa’s. Our students, when asked, said it was because of the teachers and their exciting and interesting lessons plus the fantastic facilitated lunchtime activities. For Year 6 students it was also the wonderful time had at camp. For more details on their ponderings, please see my full letter at www.pakmag.com.au.
Term 2 saw us host Joanne Dooner, a Literacy Consultant, who has been supporting us as we’ve continued to address the priority: to utilise a literacy expert to provide modelled teaching in reading, writing and spelling to improve student achievement and growth in literacy. At the end of Term 2, apart from the continuing challenges of the teaching, learning and assessment workload, we also held our athletic carnival, which as always, had a focus on participation and fun plus positive and healthy competition.
Term 3 begins with our liturgy celebration for NAIDOC Week. The school will be a hive of activity with students taking part in fun and educational, rotational activities for our cross-year level groups with some guest entertainers.
Term 3 is shaping up to be just as busy with the school celebrating both NAIDOC and Catholic Education Week in the first few weeks of term. We can’t wait for all that next term brings!
NAIDOC Week really helps us give students valuable lessons in line with the school’s ethos. We always encourage our children to be the very best version of themselves and to help their mates to be the same, and we work hard to ensure we create the climate for this to happen.
secretary.mareeba@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stthomasmareeba.qld.edu.au
principal.ravenshoe@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stteresas.qld.edu.au
St Rita’s SCHOOL, Babinda Judy Billiau I am always excited to see the new skills our students learn and especially when they go over my own head! Lessons in robotics and coding are a permanent feature at St Rita’s and during Term 2, our Curriculum Support Teacher, Mrs Maureen Gaul advanced her own understanding of this area. Her new-found knowledge will assist our Year 2 to Year 6 students as they develop skills in coding and robotics. Such amazing classes wouldn’t be possible though without the generous support from Babinda Community Bank by funding these valuable teaching resources, so a big thank you again to them! Moving from our inside activities to our outside ones, the cooler weather has been perfect for the planting of our ‘Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden’. With some healthy seedlings, kindly donated by Roger Castlehouse (local community member), our senior students have been tending the garden, and we are eagerly looking forward to a bountiful harvest to use for cooking lessons during Term 3! principal.babinda@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stritasbabinda.qld.edu.au
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PRINCIPAL’S PEN Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail Liam Kenny NAIDOC Week. It’s a time for us to celebrate culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our school and students certainly embrace this important time, but a visit from Christine Agnu in September means that our celebrations will be late in Term 3. The excitement is building nonetheless! But when I consider NAIDOC, it also makes me think of other cultures too, and I am reminded of one of the reasons why I am so proud of our school and how our community embraces people from all walks of life. It’s one of the reasons I smile when I see our billboard on the highway which features children of varying races walking happily together into school. Here at Good Counsel Primary, we have students with varying cultural heritages including, Indigenous, Hmong, Russian, English, Indian, Irish, Papua New Guinean, Filipino, Chinese, Sudanese and South African. We’re proud that our school enrolment is really a snapshot of our local population.
Mackillop Catholic College, Mount Peter Lyndal Rick on behalf of Luke Reed Inspiration is the key to learning and at MacKillop, we offer our students so many opportunities to become inspired. This NAIDOC week, those opportunities are multiplied as we share our country’s rich culture and recount tales of inspirational characters from our community. At Mackillop, The Arts are a big feature with music, visual, dramatic and media arts all part of our day to day studies, so it is wonderful that this creative outlet is also heavily present in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. It means our teachings around NAIDOC week mirror our school’s priorities.
We acknowledge the opportunity we have to learn from people of differing cultures and accept and celebrate, as well as recognise, the positive value of diversity and how it enriches our community.
NAIDOC week not only celebrates the Indigenous influences of the past, but it also embraces the future, which is something we’re passionate about at Mackillop too! Using technology to increase engagement in learning is our norm. For those students who love programming, there are weekly coding clubs where students get to program mini robots; learning codes that are increasingly complex.
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office.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au
St John’s SCHOOL, Silkwood Peta Bryan The students of St John’s are inspired to do their very best as they strive to make a difference in their wider community, and this involves embracing the diversity of people within it. With NAIDOC week on our doorstep, students are excited about NAIDOC celebrations, led by our Indigenous Liaison Officer, which involves the whole school including the Kindergarten. This year, we will celebrate with a church liturgy led by our Indigenous students which will be followed by fun activities that teach the students about the importance of NAIDOC. Students of St John’s are also looking forward to the St Vincent de Paul Sleepout occurring in Term 3, ‘sleeping rough’ for a night at school to raise awareness and funds. For more details on both of these events, please see my full letter at www.pakmag.com.au principal.silkwood@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjohnssilkwood.qld.edu.au
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Expert Advice
THE PAKMAG EXPERTS COLLIER LAWYERS
KELLY WEALTH
Dear Nardine, what is a power of attorney and do I really need one?
Dear Kelly Wealth, I am trying to decide between investing in an investment property or upgrading my family home by moving or renovating. What things should I be considering?
A power of attorney (POA) is a formal document giving another person the authority to make personal and financial decisions on your behalf. Everybody should consider completing a POA while they still have the ability to make their wishes known. A general POA is for a limited time or specific purpose, e.g. if you are travelling overseas, and ends when you nominate it to end or when you lose the capacity to make decisions for yourself. An enduring POA is for when you have lost the capacity to make your own decisions for personal matters such as health care and for financial decisions. It’s important to choose your enduring POA wisely as they may have complete control. For further details and information regarding Health Directives, please see my full letter at www.pakmag.com.au You can complete an enduring POA form yourself; however, I would recommend getting legal advice regarding it as it is a very important decision.
This is a common choice that people with equity in their home face; investment vs lifestyle upgrade. An investment property can be an exciting prospect, but the key is research, research, research and your decision will usually come down to time and money! Choosing to upgrade or investing in improvements to your home is a decision that is often heartfelt, based on the desire to provide an even more comfortable, safe and secure place for your family. For each of these options, there are many considerations to be aware of, for further details, please see my full letter at www.pakmag.com.au Ensure you consider thoroughly whether you really can afford a more expensive property or an increased loan amount. Interest rates are currently low, but they will eventually increase. It is important to have open and honest discussions, speak to professionals for guidance and invest time in educating yourself.
TALK TIME SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Dear Teagan, my child can say words correctly if I ask him, yet in a conversation, he doesn’t say them that way. Is he just being lazy? This is the top excuse that we hear, “Oh, he can do it, he’s just being lazy!” Children are by nature, not lazy and when it comes to speech or language delays, laziness is very rarely the reason. It is more than likely that your child does not know the right words or their automatic way of talking contains errors. They need to develop their skills or change their automatic talking patterns. Other common excuses that I often hear from parents are: •• “His father didn’t talk until he was three.” •• “He’s copying another child.” •• “She just doesn’t listen.” •• “His older sister talks for him.” Unfortunately, these excuses are not helpful to children who are having speech issues. These excuses are only delaying our acknowledgement of the difficulties that they are having. It is only by acknowledging their difficulties that we can help them!
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Expert Advice
THE PAKMAG EXPERTS PROACTIVE PHYSIO
SUNBIRD ORTHODONTICS
Dear Emily, my friend has an appointment with a Women’s Health Physio. I’m curious, what sort of things can she get help with?
Dear Dr Bobby, my child’s teeth are crooked! What options are there available these days to straighten them?
Most people tend to associate a women’s health physio with just pelvic floor exercises; which is certainly a part of what we do, particularly when treating urinary or faecal incontinence. However, we also deal with so much more. We treat a range of anti and post-natal issues, including pelvic floor rehabilitation, management of musculoskeletal issues associated with pregnancy, and even mastitis.
Your child is so lucky, as there are so many more options available today for straightening teeth, the three main options being:
Pregnancy is not the only thing that can cause pelvic issues. We commonly manage pelvic organ prolapse, bladder urgency and frequency, sexual dysfunction (such as pain during sex) and pelvic floor overactivity, which could be a driving cause of your hip or low back pain! Your friend can expect a thorough assessment of her pelvic floor and many other contributing factors, using the most recent evidence-based education and treatment options; treatments to relax some muscles, exercise programs to strengthen others, changes to toileting routines and other lifestyle modifications.
Stainless steel braces - Small metal braces, these are the most cost-effective type, and they are available in all the colours of the rainbow. Ceramic braces – The material allows the braces to blend into the background, so they are much less obvious and but still just as effective as metal braces. Clear aligners - Made from a clear, thin plastic they can only be seen from close-up. They are worn all day, except for when eating, drinking, and brushing your teeth. For further details, please see my full letter at www.pakmag.com.au Treatment normally lasts between 12 to 24 months as your orthodontist is correcting all your child’s orthodontic problems, not just the ones you can see so they have the best teeth possible to take them through a long, happy and confidence-filled life.
DR ELIZABETH JACKSON Dear Dr Jackson, I have been trying to fall pregnant for six months, and it’s not happened for me yet. Is IVF my only option? IVF is definitely not the only option to help you fall pregnant. There are lots of reversible causes of subfertility. Common treatments include: •• Treatment of endometriosis. •• Removal of fibroids. •• Removal of polyps. •• Tubal flushing. Other treatment options to increase your chances of falling pregnant prior to IVF include:
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•• Ovulation tracking. •• Ovulation induction. •• Ovarian drilling. •• In-utero insemination. The treatment which you will need will depend on you as a couple and your overall fertility assessment. If you are concerned about your fertility, you can visit your GP or be referred to see a gynaecologist to consider your treatment options.
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Looking for a career change? Why not become a Family Day Care Educator? Would you like:
Please email us on admin@fdcsouth.com.au or phone the office on 4033 0498 to book into a tour.
•• A great work/life balance where you determine the hours and days you work?
Why join Family Day Care South Cairns Scheme? Join us because we provide:
•• To run your own approved education and care service while working alongside a team that provides support and nurturing? •• To be able to earn between $30 to $38 per hour (this is dependent on your qualifications and the number of children who you provide education and care)? •• To use your early childhood qualification or are you willing to actively work towards a qualification while earning an income? •• To offer parents the Commonwealth Government Child Care Subsidy to help with their childcare fees?
•• Free support and training with an extensive induction training course based on the National Quality Standards. •• Operational Manuals on the 7 National Quality Areas which include policies and procedures. •• Administrative templates and forms to support your business. •• Assistance in achieving a Certificate III level qualification if presently unqualified.
•• To make a career change that is cost effective for your family, no more child care fees as you will be caring for your children at home?
•• Assistance with placements of children into your education and care service. As you will be an approved child care service parents can receive Child Care Subsidy.
If you would like more information, please join us for a guided tour of our Scheme. On a tour you will:
•• A Toy and Equipment Library which can assist in the initial stage of commencing your service.
•• Attend one of our weekly extracurricular activities such as ‘Jammin with Jaye’ (a music program), Early Literacy Program ‘Butterfly Wings’ or our facilitated Play Learn and Grow program.
•• Ongoing support and guidance from our professional Co-ordination Team.
•• Tour our Community Kindergarten, as your children will have an opportunity to attend once they have reached Kindergarten age. •• Tour our educator’s environments to see how a Family Day Care business can be incorporated into the family home.
If you would like to provide education and care under the ethos of Family Day Care South Cairns Scheme, please contact us as we have been assisting the community in setting up their business for over 40 years. Our service is ‘Big Enough to Cater - Small Enough to Care’.
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Our Early Parenting Centre is Now Open STORY Cairns Private Hospital This new service is the first of its kind for Far North Queensland, and the first available in a private hospital in North Queensland. Previously families seeking assistance with common early parenting difficulties, such as feeding and settling, have had to cope on their own or seek assistance from local Community Health Centres. Our new Early Parenting Centre offers families, with children aged between six weeks and two years of age, a convenient and accessible early intervention program designed to address a range of infant concerns. Studies show that early childhood concerns, left untreated, can often have long term effects on a child’s heath, well into adolescence. Sadly, in the Far North we’ve seen local families wait months to access early intervention programs and, in some cases, give up entirely because of the difficulty they faced in accessing these programs. This is why we are so pleased that our new Early Parenting Centre is now open and we are able to provide a local alternative to families in the Far North through our high quality, Intensive Residential Support Program. This program has the potential to improve a family’s wellbeing at their current family stage, and in
the future satisfying the overwhelming demand that has been unmet in the region for some time. Our Cairns Early Parenting Centre is staffed by our experienced and compassionate team of nurses, pediatricians, GPs, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and lactation consultants. The Centre offers families the opportunity to partake in a four-day, four-night intensive inpatient program. This program not only educates participants but also teaches practical parenting skills to help them with their new born. Our intensive inpatient program covers the following areas: •• Feeding difficulties •• Infant sleep disorders •• Irritability •• Reflux and colic •• Maternal exhaustion •• Adjusting to parenting If you would like to know more about our intensive inpatient program at our new Early Parenting Centre please contact the Cairns Private Hospital’s Women’s Unit on 4052 5253.
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Bump, Bub and Beyond
Bonding with Baby STORY Natasha Rees, Registered Midwife/Registered Nurse. Bonding with your newborn baby is critical for infant neurodevelopment and emotional wellbeing, and there are many ways to do so. Skin to skin contact is a natural and innate way to create that first bond when your baby is born. The majority of hospitals allow immediate skin to skin with a well-baby and mother immediately after birth for both vaginal births and caesarean deliveries. Skin to skin is a sacred bonding experience and should be honoured and respected by all health professionals as a critical bonding time and protected where possible for as long as possible post birth for mothers and fathers and their newborns. Having at least one-hour initial skin to skin time with your newborn encourages the release of essential hormones within the mother, necessary for successful breastfeeding establishment and also releases the well-known ‘love hormone’ oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone that works in the opposite way to human stress responses; it is a calming connection that blocks the stress response and decreases the circulation of stress hormones throughout the body. It provides a natural high and loving connection between mother and newborn baby, encouraging that first lifelong bonding experience.
Immediate skin to skin contact is not the only way to bond with your baby postpartum. Spending time with your baby; communicating through song, play, touch, speech, facial expression and eye contact are all important contributors in creating a strong bonding experience. Another way to encourage bonding is to keep your baby in close proximity as often as possible in the first few weeks and months post birth. This can be achieved via the use of aids such as baby carriers and wraps as well as having your baby sleep in a separate bed, in the same room as you. This not only encourages bonding, but it also allows new parents to become familiar with their baby’s signals and enables the mother and father to respond accordingly to their needs. Bonding with your baby is a life-long process that begins at birth and remains infinite. If you feel that you are not bonding with your baby as well as you would like, or you would like to know more strategies that may help you bond with your newborn; there are support services available within the community that can offer further advice and strategies to improve this process for yourself and your partner.
Support services are available through: •• Your GP or specialist doctor. •• Child, Youth and Family Health Services are located in Cairns North, Edmonton, Smithfield and Kuranda. This service offers a variety of different programs via midwives and child health nurses. Contact their Main Hub on 4226 4315. •• The Cairns Private Hospital’s new Early Parenting Centre offers post-natal support and inpatient support programs. Contact their Women’s Unit on 4052 5253. •• Our PakMag Expert, Dr Elizabeth Jackson and her team, phone 4041 5081. •• Healthy Families Beyond Blue Organisation offer online support via www.healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au
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BUMP, BUB AND BEYOND Featured products, reviews and prizes. Visit www.pakmag.com.au for your chance to win!
VTech Snooze & Soothe Elephant
Bush Babies Scented Blossoms
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VTech’s Snooze & Soothe Elephant is a soft and cuddly elephant friend for baby to snuggle up to when it's time for sleep. It has a variety of soft fabrics that provide comforting tactile stimulation, and a play and pause melody function with a soothing light pattern. Two gentle sing-along songs, 30 calming melodies, relaxing nature sounds, and loving phrases help lull baby to sleep. Designed to soothe your little one, whilst promoting sensory and auditory development, the electronic module is removable, allowing the elephant to be hand washed. Available from 18th June in blue and pink from major retailers and selected toy retailers.
Meet the sweet and flowery ‘Blossom Bush Babies’ from Blossom Meadow. A clever little mechanism at the back of their heads brings them to life! You can wiggle their eyes and waggle their ears, all with the squiggle of a finger. Start or add to your Bush Babies collection with Scented Blossoms, Lili and Rosi. Both have a delicious blossom signature scent and beautiful long quiffs of brightly coloured hair which is fun to brush with their sweet floral-shaped brush.
Food Catcher www.mummaslittlehelpers.com.au RRP $65.00 Helps parents doing both puree and or Baby Led Weaning. Set and forget! The most effective solution to keep the mess at bay and the quickest, easiest clean up ever. Waterproof, wipeable and machine washable. Has a large 'catch zone' for food dropped/thrown down the front, sides and lap. Easy to attach and remove to any 4 legged high chair. Scoop food out at the end of the meal - Clean up finished. Attaches to high chair trays and under the dining table.
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Bump, Bub and Beyond
Does your baby cry excessively?
Shower or Reveal?
STORY Kate Moloney
Baby Showers, since the early 1900’s, have been a domain of women only, an event where mothering and childbirth experiences were disclosed, and womanly advice given. Some of the traditional games, such as writing a baby name for every letter of the alphabet, continue to be played to this day. While traditional baby showers are still favoured as the most popular way to ‘shower’ a mother-to-be with advice, love and gifts, there is another way of celebrating that is gaining lots of popularity.
Colic, it affects about one in five babies, yet it is still poorly understood. If you have an otherwise healthy, well-fed baby that is experiencing unexplained episodes of crying that lasts for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week for three weeks than they may be suffering from colic. While crying is normal, this type of excessive crying is not. Other signs of colic include pulling up of their legs to their tummy and arching their back and crying mostly in the late afternoon or evening. Here are some recommended tips that you can try to soothe your baby’s discomfort (be prepared though as these may work one day but not the next): •• Feed on demand. •• Burp baby well after every feed. •• Massage baby’s tummy with clockwise movements. •• Provide items to suck on. Baby’s comfort is important but always remember, looking after your own well-being is also a vital part of coping with colic. Win a box of Soothe Me Baby tea! RRP $19.95 / box of 10 sachets - www.giselleandi.com - A new organic, tasty and convenient remedy proven to provide relief from colic, stomach pains, nausea, bloating, wind, indigestion and any related gastrointestinal discomforts in babies as young as one month old through to children as old as ten. For your chance to win visit www.pakmag.com.au
STORY Kate Moloney
This new celebration is known as a Gender Reveal Party, a party where, as its name suggests, the biological sex of the unborn baby is revealed, and often quite creatively. These parties are inclusive of the baby’s father and male family and friends. While Gender Reveal Parties are gaining lots of popularity, they are not knocking the traditional Baby Shower off its pedestal, particularly for first pregnancies, but it does seem that many parents-to-be are choosing to have both! Win a Mizzie the Kangaroo teether toy! A great gift for any parent to be. RRP $27.95 - www.mizziethekangaroo.com - Mizzie is oh so cute and Australia’s number one favourite natural rubber teething toy. Babies will hop with happiness as Mizzie loves to be held, squeezed, smelt and even bitten soothing sore gums. For your chance to win visit www.pakmag.com.au
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WHAT’S ON JULY JULY SUNDAY 1
WEDNESDAY 4
FRIDAY 6
Tjapukai By Day Winter School Program Runs until 15 July Tjapukai www.tjapukai.com.au 9.00am / $62 Adult - Kids Free / Family
Holiday Football Fun in Cairns Runs until 6 July Stratford Dolphins Football Club www.jgfa.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Ages 5 - 16
Move Over, Mrs Markham Runs until 14 July Rondo Theatre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 8.00pm / $31.50 / Youth+
Wild Wednesdays Pool Inflatable Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au 11.00am / $12 / Kids
Improv After Dark Cairns Dinner Theatre www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.00pm / $15 / Youth+
Mossman Leukaemia Foundation Quilt and Craft Expo Runs until 2 July Mossman Indoor Sports Centre Mossman District Branch Leukaemia Foundation 9.00am / $10 / Family JCU Cairns Eisteddfod 2018 Runs until 10 July Edge Hill State School PAC www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink Check Website Hudsons Circus Runs until 22 July Cannon Park Racecourse www.hudsonscircus.com.au Check Website Pride in Authority - An Exhibition of Cultural Longevity Runs until 24 July Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family MONDAY 2 Cazalys - Carvery Night Special Every Monday Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Kids Eat Free* / Family
Wild Wednesdays Jump Zone Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au 10.00am / $12 / Kids Starry Night Cinema - Frozen Cairns Botanic Gardens Starry Night Cinema 7.00pm / Cost / Family Comedians Against Humanity Cairns Dinner Theatre www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.00pm / $40 / Youth+ THURSDAY 5 Bukal - Live Theatre Runs until 14 July Centre of Contemporary Arts www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 7.30pm / $15.75 / Family White Wizard Magic Show Pre-registration Required Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / $2 / Ages 4 - 12
SATURDAY 7 NAIDOC Deadly Fun Run Cairns Esplanade Fun Ship Parkland www.eventbrite.com.au 7.00am / Register for Free / Family Reef Beat Festival All Day Music Festival Cairns Showgrounds www.reefbeat.com.au 12.00pm / Cost / 18+ Gallery Kids Art Club with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery Cairns Art Gallery 10.00am / Cost / Family Cairns Bonsai Society – Monthly Meeting Stratford Library Meeting Room Cairns Bonsai Society 12.30pm / Free / Family
TUESDAY 3
Unicorn Stable Workshop Garden Sparkle Garden Sparkle 9.00am / $70 / Ages 5+
Movie Night with Free Popcorn and Cordial Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.00pm / $2 / Kids
Woodland Nook Workshop Garden Sparkle Garden Sparkle 9.00am / $70 / Ages 5+
Chamber Philharmonia Cologne St Monica's Cathedral www.ticketmaster.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family
Nikki Facepainting Bunnings Smithfield www.entertainmentcairns.com 10.30am / Free / Kids
With Triple M’s Maddi
Acoustic Sessions Colorful Blac Pullman Cairns International www.entertainmentcairns.com 5.00pm / Free / Family Comedian: Nath Valvo Cairns Dinner Theatre www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.00pm / $40 / Youth+ SUNDAY 8 Because of Her, We Can! NAIDOC Week 2018 Runs until the 15 July Cairns Region www.naidoc.org.au Check Website NAIDOC High Tea Red Carpet Event Pullman International Cairns 0457 328 280 Donna 1.30pm / $95 / Family Sunday Fundays Pool Inflatable Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au 11.00am / $12 / Kids Sunday Fundays - Jump Zone Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au 10.00am / $12 / Kids Sunday Breakfast Buffet at Cazalys Every Sunday Cazalys Cairns Cazalys Cairns 9.00am / Cost / Family Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mt Sheridan Plaza Mt Sheridan Plaza 9.00am / Free / Family Scavenger Hunt Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.00pm / $2 / Kids
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WHAT’S ON JULY JULY MONDAY 9 Holiday Football Fun in Cairns Runs until 11 July Stratford Dolphins Football Club www.jgfa.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Ages 5 - 16 WEDNESDAY 11 Wild Wednesdays - Pool Inflatable Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au 11.00am / $12 / Kids
New World - Exciting Celebration of Classical Music St Monica's Cathedral www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 7.30pm / $ 26.25 / Family Tease in the Tropics Runs until 14 July Cairns Dinner Theatre www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.30pm / $25 / 18+ FRIDAY 13
Wild Wednesdays - Jump Zone Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au 10.00am / $12 / Kids
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Runs until 15 July Various Locations www.ciaf.com.au/program Check Website
Hudsons Circus - Autism, Sensory Friendly Show Phone or Box Office Bookings only Cannon Park Racecourse www.hudsonscircus.com.au 11.00am / Cost / Family
Friday the 13th Kids Disco with DJ Crazy Bon Pre-register Required Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / $2 / Ages 4 - 12
Footy Fever State of Origin Game 3 Cazalys Cairns www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Family Wuchopperen Community NAIDOC Event Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd mnorrie@wuchopperen.com 11.00am / Free / Family THURSDAY 12 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) Opening Night Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 6.30pm / $67.00 / Family CIAF Fashion Performance Bulmba-barra, When Bare Feet Touch the Earth Runs until 14 July Tanks Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink Various / $26.25 / Family
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SATURDAY 14 Backstreet Dance Free Dance Classes Runs until 20 July Backstreet Dance Studio backstreetdance.com.au Check Website
Balloon Games and Bubbles Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.00pm / $2 / Kids Ladies That Luncheon Suprimo Suprimo 11.00am / Cost / Ladies TUESDAY 17 WHOCC2018-WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery Conference Runs until 20 July Cairns Convention Centre www.jcu.edu.au/whocc2018 Registration / Cost / Adults WEDNESDAY 18 The Cairns Show Runs until 20 July Cairns Showgrounds www.cairnsshow.com.au Check Website PakMag Parenting Hub at the Cairns Show Runs until 20 July Cairns Showgrounds www.pakmag.com.au Check Website
NAIDOC Youth Ball - 5 Star Red Carpet Event Shangri-La Hotel 0457 328 280 Donna 6.30pm / $85.00 / Ages 13 - 17
Cairns Bonsai Society Cairns Show Display Runs until 20 July Cairns Showgrounds Cairns Bonsai Society Check Website
SUNDAY 15
SATURDAY 21
Sunday Fundays - Pool Inflatable Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au 11.00am / $12 / Kids
Movie Night with Free Popcorn and Cordial Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.00pm / $2 / Kids
Sunday Fundays - Jump Zone Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au 10.00am / $12 / Kids
Acoustic Session - 3's A Crowd Pullman Cairns International www.entertainmentcairns.com 5.00pm / Free / Family
With Triple M’s Mark
SUNDAY 22 Suprimo Family Fun Day Suprimo Suprimo Cairns 10.00am / Free / Family Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mt Sheridan Plaza Mt Sheridan Plaza 9.00am / Free / Family Construction Night Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.00pm / $2 / Kids WEDNESDAY 25 Tanks Round Cinema Movie Night - How They Got Over Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $17 / Youth+ FRIDAY 27 The Phony Awards Theatre Restaurant Runs until 11 August Cairns Choral Society Hall www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 6.45pm / $57 / Family QMusic Industry Connect Regional Workshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 11.00am / Free / Youth+ Tanks Unplugged Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.30pm / $12.60 / Youth+ Inkmasters Print Exhibition 2018 Runs until 19 August Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family
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AN EVO COMFORT SCOOTER
For your chance to WIN, complete and mail to:
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PakMag Colour In July 2018 PO Box 7433, Cairns QLD 4870
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Win an EVO Comfort Scooter - RRP $200.00 www.globber.com.au - From pushchair to walking bike to scooter - GLOBBER EVO COMFORT has you covered for years! Choose from three bright colours; blue, pink and green for $200. Optional light up wheels and other Globber accessories are available from independent retailers and www.globber.com.au 31/07/2018 40 Competition July 2018 closes | www.pakmag.com.au
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Barlow Park
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Car Park
Scott St 3 2
Hot Ten Sideshow Alley
ATM
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5
Official Vehicles Only
Seven Cairns Heritage Park
6
8
7
Rest Area
9
10
Severin St
Auto Lane
11
12
Official Vehicles Only
The Cairns Post Main Arena
14
Smiths Creek
Machinery Ave
(one way traffic)
Quigley St 13
15
Disabled Parking
17
ATM
29
28
30
18 19
20
ATM
Headrick Grandstand
21 22
Disabled Setdown Area
Car Park
16
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25
27
Fred Moule Exhibition Centre
26
23
Official Vehicles Only Mulgrave Rd / Bruce Hwy
31
Disabled Setdown Area
Horticulture Pavillion
Mark July 18, 19 and 20 on your calendar- the Cairns Show is back! Check out our quick guide on must-see and must-do events for children of all ages. FOR 0-4 YEAR OLDS
FOR 5-8 YEAR OLDS
Animal Nursery - Get down to the Animal Nursery, located in the Animal Nursery Pavilion, to see ducklings, piglets, guinea pigs, lambs, chicks and much more! Open from 10.00am daily
Dance Crews - Check out the various dance acts on the Cairns Regional Council Community Stage in the Cairns Post Main Arena throughout the three days.
Kids Zone In Sideshow Alley - The airplane, boats and motorcycle rides are perfect for smaller children.
Showtime Fmx – Watch as stunt riders perform tricks up to 12 metres in the air!
Radical Reptiles Display - For reptile-loving little ones, this is a great display to slither over to, located in the Seven Cairns Heritage Park.
Sideshow Alley – It’s where all the excitement happens with everything from the old favourites like dodgem cars to adrenalin pumping rides on offer.
Fireworks Finale - Catch the fireworks every night just before 9.00pm.
Tickets are on sale from 7th of July at Stockland, or from the Cairns Show Grounds Office. Make sure you keep an eye on the PakMag Cairns Facebook page to WIN tickets!
For the Older Kids The Wood Chop Competition - A traditional crowd favourite, the wood chop competition, with
KEY
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. Plus, grab a wristband from us to keep your little one safe if they get lost.
axemen demonstrating their precision, power and speed.
4
Outback Bar
5
Heritage Display
6
Cairns Regional Council Stage
7
Animal Nursery
8
Machinery Display
21
Meat Cutting
9
Beef Cattle Pavillion
22
De Jarjais Pavillion
10
Goats
23
Public Entrance
11
Cats, Dogs & Calves
24
Photography
12
Bird & Poultry Pavillion
25
Visual Arts & Pottery
13
Sugarcane Display
26
School Displays
14
Public Entrance
27
Figtree Entertainment
Police Smoking Areas
15
Woodchop Area
28
The PakMag Parents Hub
1
Livestock Entrance
16
Pole Climbing
29
Indigenous Arts
2
Dairy & Stud Beef Cattle
17
Win TV Stage
30
Scarecrow Competition
3
Public Entrance
18
Show Office
31
Public Entrance
EFTPOS Ticket Sales (No Cash Out) Road Closed Bus Stop Taxis First Aid Information Toilets Disabled Toilets Parents Room Pay Phone
19
Cloakroom, Stroller, Wheelchair & Disability Scooter Hire
20
Stockland Cairns Arts & Crafts Pavillion
Fulton Bar
C a i r n s S h o w D e ta i l s The Cairns Show runs from Wednesday, 18 to Friday, 20 July (Friday is also a public holiday in Cairns) Gates open daily at 9.00am and close at 9.00pm, just after the fireworks. Pre-sold discounted tickets are available from Saturday, 7 to Monday, 16 July from the Cairns Show Grounds Office and at Stockland Cairns. You can also purchase these on Tuesday, 17 July from the Ticket Box at the Main Gate of Cairns Show Grounds. Children under five are free! Tickets start at just $11.00 for children under 14, and are $21.00 for adults with discounts for families or for a three-day pass. Keep an eye on the PakMag Cairns Facebook page for your chance to win tickets!
W I N B i g At T h e C a i r n s S h o w ! Head to the PakMag Parents Hub in the Fred Moule Pavilion and enter our draw to win a family getaway to King Reef Resort worth over $1,300! This amazing prize includes: •• 7 night stay in a Beachfront Cabin at King Reef Resort. The cabin sleeps up to 5 guests. •• A family crocodile cruise with Snapping Tours on the Johnstone River. •• A one-hour family bike hire. •• A family ticket for a Charleys Chocolate Tour. T&Cs: The prize must not be taken over long weekends or the Christmas/New Year period but can be taken during school holidays. The prize is to be used before Easter 2019
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A GO GREEN LUNCH BOX SET
For your chance to WIN, complete and mail to: PakMag Colour In July 2018 PO Box 7433, Cairns QLD 4870 Win a Go Green Lunchbox Set - RRP $70.00 www.trendyliltreats.com.au - Go Green is one of the leading brands of leak proof lunch boxes in Australia. With it's turn n lock technology it ensures your lunch stays in each compartment and remains fresh throughout the day.Each Lunch Box set contains a lunch box, lunch bag, ice pack and an 8oz drink bottle. You can choose your favorite bag design and lunch box colour! Competition closes 31/07/2018
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WHAT’S ON JULY JULY SATURDAY 28 Gem Festival 2018 Runs until 29 July The Cairns Mineral and Lapidary Club Cairns Mineral and Lapidary Club 9.00am / Free / Family Party Games Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.00pm / $2 / Kids SUNDAY 29 P&F College Working Bee St Andrew's Catholic College 4039 5200 8.30am / Free / Family Cairns BMX Come ‘n’ Try Day Cairns BMX Track
REGULAR MARKETS Esplanade Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: From 8.00am - 4.00pm Location: Lagoon, Cairns Herberton Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Wondecla Sports Ground Night Markets Date: Every Day Time: 5.00pm - 11.00pm Location: 71 - 75 The Esplanade Port Douglas Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: From 8.00am - 2.00pm Location: Anzac Park
Cairns BMX 9.00am / Free / Family VEXPO 2018 - FNQ Volunteer Expo Tanks Arts Centre www.fnqvolunteers.org.au 9.00am / Free / Family Face Painting and Tattoos Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm & 6.00pm / $2 / Kids
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Runs until 1 August Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am, 1.00pm & 6.00pm / $17.85 / Ages 0 - 5
Bringing Up Great Kids Each Tuesday until 28 August Hambledon House, Edmonton 0414 480 934 5.30pm / Free / Parents Only
Taster Day for 2018 Year 5 & 6 Good Counsel College, Innisfail www.gcc.qld.edu.au/enrol Check Website
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The Australian Ballet Regional Tour brings the beloved Coppélia Munro Martin Parklands www.australianballet.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family
SATURDAY 4 AUGUST
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST
Tanks' Monthly Markets Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family
Cairns Bonsai Society – Monthly Meeting Stratford Library Meeting Room Cairns Bonsai Society 9.30am / Free / Family
Cairns Festival Runs until 2 September Various Locations www.cairns.qld.gov.au Check Website
Palm Cove Market Date: 1st Sunday of the month April to December (not September) Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm Location: Foreshore at Palm Cove
Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets Date: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month Time: From 9.00am - 3.00pm Location: Mount Sheridan Plaza
Malanda Markets Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park)
Ravenshoe Markets Date: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am - 12 noon Location: Tumoulin Railway Station
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
The Big Print - Inkmasters Cairns Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family
Mossman Community Market Date: Every Saturday Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: St David’s Anglican Church, Under the Raintrees
Rusty's Markets Date: Every Friday and Saturday Time: 5.00am - 6.00pm Date: Every Sunday Time: 5.00am - 3.00pm Location: 57 - 89 Grafton St, City
Holloways Beach Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: From 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Holloways Beach Foreshore
Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets Date: Every 2nd Sunday Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Merriland Hall (Robert St)
Tolga Markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse Yungaburra Markets Date: 4th Saturday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Park Gordonvale Cottage Markets Date: 1st Saturday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Norman Park, Gordonvale
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REGULAR EVENTS CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS In2soccer Days: Mondays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, rego: $15, term from $65. (6+ years) Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $65 (10 wks) (3 - 6 years) Milo In2cricket Days: Fridays (During school term) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $45 INFLATABLE KINGDOM Days: Everyday Times: 9.00am - 12.00pm Tiny Tots during school term. 9.00am - 4.00pm all inflatable on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. Location: Cairns Indoor Sports, 164 Mayers St, Manunda LIBRARIES
Location: Babinda Library Days: 3rd Monday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Hartbeeps Toddlers Parents and toddlers aged 1 - 5 years. Bookings required.
Location: Smithfield Library Days: Tuesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Storytime Parents and pre-schoolers aged 3 - 5 years. No bookings required.
Location: Earlville Library Days: Thursdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
More info: www.first5forever.org.au www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library, or email f5f@cairns.qld.gov.au
Baby Rhyme Times Location: Earlville Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am
EDMONTON SCOUT HALL
Location: Smithfield Library Days: 2nd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Stratford Library Days: 3rd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Manunda Library Days: 4th Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am
Storytime Location: Edmonton Library Days: 1st Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Location: City Library Days: 4th Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am
Location: Gordonvale Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Splash and Sing Parents and Bubs aged 6 - 12 months. Bookings required
Location: Manunda Library Days: 1st Wednesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Splash and Sing Parents and Toddlers aged 1 - 5 years. Bookings required
Location: Stratford Library Days: 2nd Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Messy Play Parents and Toddlers aged 1 - 5 years. Bookings required
Location: City Library Days: Wednesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am
Hartbeeps Babies Parents and bubs aged 6 weeks - 12 months. Bookings required.
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Free first5forever Program
Fun, Free Outdoor Group Fitness Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm Location: Edmonton Scout Hall Edmonton Club Scouts Days: Thursdays (Ages 8 -10) Days: Tuesdays (Ages 10 -15) Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Location: Edmonton Scout Hall FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE Active Living Fitness Playground Days: Mondays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Pilates Days: Tuesdays Time: 6.30am - 7.30am Location: Lagoon Deck Active Living Beach Volleyball Days: Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Volleyball courts
Active Living Aqua Zumba Days: Wednesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: The Lagoon Active Living Boxfit Days: Thursdays Time: 6.30am - 7.30am Location: Fogarty Park Sahaja Yoga Meditation Days: Saturdays Time: 7.30am - 8.30am Location: Western Event Lawn Active Living H.I.I.T Days: Saturdays Time: 8.00am - 9.00am Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon Active Living Aqua Aerobics Days: Saturdays Time: 9.00am - 10.00am Location: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon PARADISE PALMS Drive 50 A Family friendly golf event with every hole 50m Days: Every Sunday Time: 3.00pm Location: Paradise Palms, Kewarra Beach CHOI KWANG-DO MARTIAL ART CENTRE
Active Living Zumba Fitness
General Classes Days: Monday to Thursday 1st Class Time: 5.30pm – 6.15pm 2nd Class Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Days: Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Lagoon Deck
Day: Saturday 1st Class Time: 9.00am – 9.45am 2nd Class Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Business
BUSINESS NEWS Follow the magic To to Garden Sparkle Have you heard? Cairns has its very own fairy gardening gift shop! Let the fairies light the way to 54 Shields Street where you’ll enter an enchanted world of beautiful, hand-picked fairy garden miniatures, designer kits, landscaping materials, ready-made gardens, fairy dress ups and more.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND ACHIEVING GOALS WITH Abacus by Wallis Yoriko Wallis is a private tutor who, in 2012, established Abacus by Wallis. She provides tuition in mental calculation skills and maths training to build kids' confidence in maths, help them achieve their goals and improve their self-management skills.
Founded by Kate Maconachie (AKA Fairy Kate) in 2011 as an online store, Garden Sparkle is a thriving business with a worldwide following. Fairy Kate encourages fairy gardening for all ages from children to grandparents. Visit her team in-store for advice, inspiration and to experience the magic first-hand. Bookings for school holiday workshops are now open via their website www.gardensparkle.com.au
Abacus by Wallis have sessions for primary school kids which assist in gaining a foundation of mathematics and mental calculation skills through Japanese abacus techniques. For secondary school students, there is a focus on understanding concepts and completing challenging advanced problems. At Abacus by Wallis, the individual needs of the student is always taken into account. Open after school hours weekdays with flexible session plans and reasonable fees. For more information on their sessions visit www.abacusbywallis.com BUSINESS INDEX Caffin8 Café
Spa in a Jar
Family friendly café , stocked with a range of fresh, delicious, tasty treats. a 46 Norman street, Gordonvale. p 0488 972 789 Caffin8 café
Locally developed natural skin and health care products to relax, restore and rejuvenate. p 0451 182 425 www.spajar.com
PhyxMe Physio & Fitness
Garden Sparkle
New client intro offer $49 for 2 weeks of unlimited studio class. Pilates, yoga, meditation, pre/post natal, rehab & fitness. p 4053 4343 www.phyxme.com.au
Fairy gardening gift shop. Fairies, unicorns, kits & miniatures. Workshops & parties. a 54 Shields Street, Cairns. p 0420 234 776 www.gardensparkle.com.au
Curry D’lites
Pupstars Daycare and Grooming
Authentic Indian cuisine food bar in the Cairns Central food court. Gluten and dairy free options available. p 0437 717 846
Doggy daycare, pet grooming and dog training. Two locations Portsmith and Marlin Coast. p 4041 6096 or 4057 8218 m 0431 213 971
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Skills for mental calculation. Sums, multiplication and division through abacus skills. 5 year olds + p 0437 600 229 www.abacusbywallis.com
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Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy
Local qualified sleep consultant using gentle techniques. Call for complimentary 15 min consultation! p 0451 004 690 SleepyTime Baby Sleep Consultant
Cairns whole health advisors for pharmacy, natural therapy and dietary advice for wellbeing and quality of life p 4033 2814 www.calannapharmacy.com.au
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Recipes
HEALTHY RECIPES Looking to experiment with some new flavours this month? Check out these two dishes with traditional Australian flavours – perfect to prepare in honour of NAIDOC Week.
Lemon-infused Fish Cooked in Paperbark with Herb Butter Serves 4 / Recipe by Mark Olive Ingredients 30 g room temperature butter ½ tsp ground saltbush seeds 2 tbs ground lemon myrtle 2 lemons, 1 cut into 8 slices, 1 juiced 125 ml macadamia oil 4 x 200 g skinned pieces salmon or swordfish 4 large sheets of paperbark Method Preheat oven to 180°C. To make herb butter, mix butter with saltbush seeds and 1 tsp lemon myrtle. Combine in the lemon juice, then spoon onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll up very tightly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. In the meantime, combine 60 ml macadamia oil with 3 tsp lemon myrtle and rub over fish. Brush paperbark with remaining 60 ml oil and sprinkle over any lemon myrtle you have left. Divide the fish pieces and lemon slices evenly among the paperbark, roll up the sheets and tie the ends with kitchen string to form parcels. Wrapping the fish in paperbark will produce a smoky aroma when heated in the oven, and a delicious flavour!
Wattleseed and Thyme Damper Serves 8 / Recipe by Paul West Ingredients 900 g self-raising flour, sifted 2 tbs wattleseeds 2 tbs thyme leaves 1 tsp salt 500 ml full-cream milk Butter and golden syrup, to serve Method Combine the flour, wattleseeds, thyme, and salt together in a bowl. Create a well in the centre and pour in the milk, then combine everything to form a smooth but slightly moist dough. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Shape the dough into a round loaf and use a knife to mark the top with an “X.” Just before baking, lightly dust the top with flour. Carefully place the loaf on the oven tray and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Enjoy with golden syrup, butter, and warm cups of billy tea.
Place 2 parcels on oven trays, sprinkle with water, cover trays with foil and roast until fish is cooked, for approximately 20 minutes. Serve with herb butter.
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Feature
Navigating the NDIS The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is being rolled out in the Cairns region on 2 July but there still seems to be some confusion about 'who', 'how' and 'what'! And perhaps the reason for the confusion is because there is no ‘one size fits all’ answer. Each case is assessed on the individual situation and the amount of possibilities and considerations often means that questions about the Scheme are often answered with, “That depends!”. That said, the Scheme is hugely beneficial to those who are eligible and there are organisations appointed to ensure participants are helped every step of the way. But where do you start, can you get funding and who should you be talking to? Let us give you a swift overview of your options. So, firstly, let’s look at what the National Disability Insurance Scheme is. The Australian Department of Human services describes the NDIS as “A new way of providing individualised support for people with an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent, or a developmental delay that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities.” Essentially, the Scheme gives eligible people a more flexible and whole-of-life approach to their care. It gives participants more choice and more control over how, when and where their funding is allocated which enables them to be able to pursue their goals and aspirations, and participate in daily life to their fullest potential.
You may see the acronyms NDIS and NDIA and wonder what the difference is. Well, in essence, it is the role of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to implement and manage the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). What Kind of Services will Funding Cover? The beauty of the NDIS is that there are a range of services that are covered by the Scheme. As you probably would expect, services such as disability support care, physiotherapy and occupational therapy are covered under the Scheme, but you may be surprised to learn that services such as gardening and cleaning may also be considered an option too.
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It is important to note that the types of services that the individual participant will have access to is entirely dependent on the funding approved by the NDIS and the individual’s NDIS plan outlined by their Local Area Coordinator or their Pre-Planning service (explained more below). How to access support through the NDIS If you are currently receiving disability services. •• You should already have been contacted by the NDIA regarding your transition to the NDIS. •• You need to develop your first NDIS plan with the appointed Partners for the NDIS in Cairns (see “Who is the main point of contact” below). •• Your NDIS plan may include the same supports and services you already receive allowing you time to consider how your current supports are working and what other supports are available that may help you achieve your goals in your next plan. •• You will keep receiving your current support until your first NDIS plan is in place or when the transition period has completed. •• Plans are renewed every 12 months to 2 years. There are also unscheduled reviews. If you are NOT currently receiving disability services, but think that you are eligible to, there are three options. 1. You can apply to the NDIA yourself for funding. You can call 1800 555 677 to begin the process. Choosing this route means you will not have a dedicated person to help in completing the paperwork. Once you have been approved, you will be referred to an NDIA appointed Partner who will be responsible for developing an NDIS plan (which will determine which services to which your funding is allocated) and allocating your funds to the relevant services. 2. You can visit your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) (for people over 7 years) or your Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) service (for children under 7 years). This organisation will assess your situation and submit your paperwork to the NDIA. Once your case has been approved, they will develop an NDIS plan and will be responsible for allocating funds to the relevant services (which must be NDIS approved services). If you choose this route, you are choosing an organisation which has
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been entrusted by the NDIA; each region only has one LAC and one EAEI, or these two services may be combined into one organisation (which is the case in Cairns) 3. You can visit a Pre-Planning service. These organisations assess your situation and submit your paperwork to the NDIA. Once your case has been approved, they will develop an NDIS plan and will be responsible for allocating funds to the relevant services (which do not necessarily have to be NDIS approved services). If you choose this route, you have a choice of a number of Pre-Planners who can help you in Cairns. Please note, to go down any of the three above avenues, you must be under 55, have a medically diagnosed disability and be able to provide proof of your disability. What if you don’t have a diagnosed disability? If you don’t have a medically diagnosed disability but think you or your child may be eligible for funding, your first port of call is your GP who will be able to advise you further. Who is the main contact point for the NDIS? For People Aged Seven Years and Over The NDIS has a Partner in the Community in each region who are the main contact point for most people aged seven (7) years and over. They are known as the Local Area Coordinator (LAC). A LAC will help you get started with the NDIS and will ensure that the support you are receiving is meeting your needs. For Children Aged Seven Years and Under An important part of the new NDIS is the ECEI service. This service is available to children aged zero to six years of age with a developmental delay or disability. The NDIS has a partner in each region who delivers these ECEI services and are your main point of contact for the NDIS. An ECEI Partner can help you understand and access the most appropriate supports for your child. In the Cairns service area, the LAC and the ECEI is Mission Australia. Mission Australia can be contacted Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm on 1800 860 555.
Exploring Play
PERCEPTUAL PLAY STORY Sharon Coles, Occupational Therapist, Cairns Paediatrics. Visual perception is not about how clearly a person sees but instead refers to how the brain makes sense of visual information. It includes skills such as being able to: •• Perceive differences and similarities between objects by noticing size, shape or colour. •• Locate an item amongst other items. •• Recognise what an object is when not all of it is visible. •• Understand a shape or object is the same if seen from a different angle using visual memory. Visual perception is a very important skill for reading, writing and mathematical concepts. You can help your child develop their visual perceptual skills by providing puzzles that can increase in complexity as they get older. Construction activities such as blocks, memory card games, puzzles, dot-to-dot drawings and hidden picture games such as ‘Where’s Wally’ all help exercise visual perceptual skills. Naming colours, shapes and concepts such as ‘big, small, left, right, behind, in front of, top, bottom, up and down’ will also help your child learn during play.
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Health
HEALTH Beat the flu with this simple hack
Help for your female Tween-Ager!
STORY Kate Moloney
STORY Kate Moloney
The cold weather is upon us; it occurs every year, yet, funnily (or not), every year many tend to find themselves unprepared and hence experiencing the awful effects of the flu. So, what can we do differently this year?
In what often seems like a blink of an eye, your baby girl becomes a girl physically able to conceive a baby herself. The conversations that are had with your tween-ager daughter during this period (no pun intended) really are so important.
Flu immunisation is available, however, if you are not a fan of injections, then the answer for you may lie in nasal flushing. As respiratory viruses invade and replicate in our nasal passages, washing inside the nose and sinuses with an isotonic saline solution can help to flush out these viruses.
Knowing how to start a conversation on this topic can be difficult. Basic sex education is provided through school programs but further discussions at home are necessary and how this is handled can have lasting effects.
Using an isotonic solution means the solution closely resembles the body’s natural fluids, so it does not cause discomfort when used and maintains the balance of the nasal environment. Rinsing the nose and sinuses with this solution can also prevent the build-up of mucus that can cause sinus pain, plus your family can avoid the discomfort (and cost) caused from excessive nose blowing throughout the winter months. A natural and effective therapy, nasal and sinus irrigation not only helps to reduce nasal congestion symptoms but also aids in maintaining nasal immunity through the flushing out viruses, allergens and pollutants that are breathed in through the nose. Sinus wash kits are suitable for adults and children aged six and over, are easy to use and are readily available in pharmacies. Note: Nasal flushing must only be performed with an appropriate solution, do not perform with tap water.
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With this in mind, Rosie Luik, created the book, Help! I’m a Tween-Ager, A Girl's Guide to Puberty, as a resource that parents can safely give to their girls and use as a conversation starter with them. The book looks at body changes, weight, exercise, dreaded pimples and includes chapters on social media, friendships and the schoolyard plus fun facts, inspirational quotes and embarrassing stories that happened to Rose and her friends during their time dealing with puberty that she hopes will inspire and motivate. Overall this book is a safe haven for girls and an ageappropriate resource that parents can trust. Help! I’m a Tween-Ager, A Girl's Guide to Puberty Book - RRP $19.45 www.rosieluik.com For your chance to win a copy of Help! I’m a Tween-Ager, A Girl's Guide to Puberty visit www.pakmag.com.au
A natural product to tackle a cold at its source. Preservative and steroid free, mundicare Cold Defence Nasal Spray contains a natural ingredient Carragelose™. It can be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding and in children from 12 months of age. This spray is clinically proven to shorten the duration of a cold by up to two days. It eliminates up to 99 per cent of common cold viruses and reduces the severity of common cold symptoms (see www.mundicare.com.au for qualification of claims). Available now at your nearest Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy.
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Advertorial
Why preventative health care is important STORY Jane Quinn We’ve all heard the old adage “Prevention is better than a cure”, and when it comes to your pet’s healthcare, this statement is definitely true. An annual visit to the vet and regular preventative health care may seem expensive and time-consuming but compared to the cost of treating tick paralysis or parvovirus, for example, preventative veterinary health care is the way to go. So what preventative health care is absolutely essential? Annual health care visits. As pets age much more rapidly than people, major health care changes can occur in a short amount of time. With age, the risks of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and other serious conditions all increase. Having your veterinarian evaluate your pet’s general health with regular wellness examinations allows them to diagnose, treat or prevent health problems before they become serious illnesses. Vaccination. Vaccinations protect your pet from serious infectious diseases, most of which have no specific cure or where treatment is available it can be prolonged, costly and often unsuccessful. Internal and external parasite prevention. Intestinal worms - Can cause illness or even death and are common in pets with an estimated 80 per cent of
dogs and 75 per cent of cats carrying them. They make your best buddy sick and represent a serious health risk for humans as well. Heartworm - Lives in the heart and blood vessels of dogs and less commonly cats. Transmitted by mosquitoes, it has the potential to cause serious, chronic and fatal heart and lung disease. Fleas - These annoying blood-sucking parasites cause considerable discomfort to your pet, as well as health issues such as anaemia and flea allergic dermatitis. Ticks - An estimated 75,000 dogs and cats in Australia are affected by tick paralysis each year. A paralysis tick releases a neurotoxin which interferes with muscles and nerves causing life-threatening paralysis. Dental care. 80 per cent of dogs and cats over three years old have some sort of dental disease which becomes more severe with age. This painful condition can also lead to heart, liver and kidney problems. Early dental care is essential to maintaining good oral health in later life. Let us look after your pet’s preventative health care needs, book your pet’s annual vaccinations with us and enjoy the benefits of our FREE Platinum Paws Club to assist you in keeping your pet in tip-top condition. For more details, call us or visit www.cairnsvet.com.au
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BOHO STYLE IN THE TROPICS With the Block’s Caro and Kingi The increasingly popular Bohemian style really is the perfect match for our tropical homes. Lift your home’s spirit with the boho styles use of vivid colours, nature and earthy tones, that are so easy and affordable to incorporate. Retro furniture. Using retro furniture is a great way to turn your home into a boho haven. By incorporating brightly coloured couches or layering duller ones with patterned Afghans, you can easily liven up your living room! Retro furniture is also a great way to reuse second-hand items and save money.
Wooden accessories. Adding wooden trays, kitchen utensils and picture frames is another fantastic way to give your home the earthy feel of the boho style. Woven baskets are also worth investing in, as they can hold everything from potted plants to kid’s toys. The boho style is full of freshness and bold colours and is all about freedom of self-expression and individuality, so let loose and make your home uniquely you.
1. Design Twins Medium Rim Pot in Copper & White RRP $210.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 2. Green Cathedral Babanees Bench - RRP $550.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 3. Middle of Nowhere Summer Leaves 2 Framed Print - RRP $375.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 4. Klaylife LIM Chandelier Ombre Vignette Medium RRP $2998.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au 5. 3 Sectioned Medium Wooden Tray - RRP $30.00 $18.00 - www.trendyliltreats.com.au 6. Lunch Sectioned Wooden Tray - RRP $35.00 $21.00 www.trendyliltreats.com.au 7. Linen Mini Koala Rattle - RRP $19.95 - www.ellej.com.au 8. Lunch Warrior Lunch Box - RRP $39.95 - The Source Bulk Foods, 10/85 Lake Street, Cairns 9. Zakkia Concrete Jar - RRP $57.00 - www.korufurnitureandhomewares.com.au
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Plants. Indoor pot plants are a trademark of the modern boho style and have to be one of the easiest elements
to add. Add a splash of nature in decorative pots with species such as Aloe Vera, Jade plant or Umbrella trees, all forgiving houseplants that won’t mind if you forget to water them.
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Cairns Premier Lawn Care We are a friendly, professional and economical service that provides quality lawn care. p 0421 494 009 www.cairnspremierlawncare.com
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ENQ Electrical Services
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Your local Electrician; friendly and reliable. Residential installation and maintenance. “We Always Turn Up.� p 1300 454 734 www.enqcairns.com.au
Greenfield Energy
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Local Solar business, bringing together the best renewable products that offer exceptional value for money. p 1300 91 21 66 www.greenfieldenergy.com.au
Cairns A/C and Refrigeration
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A family owned local business, providing superior, energy efficient, reliable cooling solutions. p 0434 627 410 www.cairnsacandrefrigeration.com.au
Ross Weber Plumbing Ross and his team are your maintenance specialists providing a prompt, reliable and friendly service. p 0419 676 064 www.rossweberplumbing.com.au
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Celebrate
UNICORN PARTY! PARTY Are you looking for an excuse to fill the house with glitter, rainbows, and sprinkles? Well, a unicorn party is your answer. Unicorns are
Magical cakes.
sushi. This same colouring process can be applied to meringue, popcorn,
What is a unicorn party without a rainbow cake? Your options when it comes to these colourful cakes, like a rainbow, really are endless. While your creation may range in difficulty from relatively simple through to simply magical, no matter which, it will always conjure a “Wow!” If you’re feeling extra crafty, create a rainbow or little unicorn out of fondant to be your pictureperfect cake topper.
dip, and much more. Alternatively you could try using biscuit cutters to
Share the love.
beloved, mythical creatures cherished by kids and adults alike. Never out of fashion, you really can’t ever go wrong with a magical unicorn-themed party. Rainbow snacks. We’ll let you in on a little secret; you can make many foods unicorn-themed simply by adding some food colouring. Colour evenly divided batches of sushi rice, and place rows of each colour across the nori sheets, top with veggie fillings, roll and slice. Presto, you’ve got yourself adorable rainbow
create cute fruit snacks or petite heart or unicorn shaped sandwiches.
Unicorn-themed presents, from beautiful plushie unicorn dolls to mother and baby unicorn figurines are always assured to delight. Or gift your guests with gorgeous miniature rainbow cake pieces, great for party favours. Sprinkle the magic to make your little one feel like they are the Queen (or King) of their magical kingdom and your unicorn-themed party will be sure to be a birthday they will always remember.
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Nikki the Clown Facepainting, puppets, balloons, games, music, fun party entertainment by established, professional performer. p 0408 183 032 entertainmentcairns.com/nikkitheclown
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Elegant, child friendly cafĂŠ. Custom cakes and cupcakes. Vegan, Gluten and Dairy Free options available. p 0408 727 420 www.cakesannietime.com.au
Grand Entertainment & Events Your entertainment solution. Kids parties, karaoke, "3's a Crowd" (solo/duo/band) and more! p 0407 631 660 www.grandentertainmentandevents.com.au
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Letters 2 U Larger than life letters for weddings, birthdays and special events. p 0424 159 255 e info@letters2u.com.au www.letters2u.com.au
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Call Kathy for quality creative unique and affordable wow factor for your next party or event. p 0488 972 789 www.giftofthegab.com.au
Be seen here! 4. Lunchpunch Cutters 2 Pack Hearts & Unicorn - RRP $15.00 www.trendyliltreats.com.au 5. Rainbow Teether - RRP $22.95 www.ellej.com.au 6. Custom Birthday Cake - www.cakesannietime.com.au 7. Yvette Unicorn Doll - RRP $54.95 - www.ellej.com.au
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School Holiday Guide
SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE THE YOUNG COMPANY
MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA
Calling all Heroes… That’s Incredible
Enjoy these thrilling interactive presentations, featuring
Tuesday, 3 to Friday, 6 July
a range of snakes, lizards, crocodiles and all your
From: 9.00am to 3.00pm
favorite creepy crawlies guaranteed to delight every
Cost: $250.00 - $270.00
member of the audience.
Ages: 5 - 12 With my Keen Eye… Agent Ice-Pie Tuesday, 10 to Friday, 13 July From: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Get up close and Personal Monday, 2 to Friday, 6 July Times: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.00pm and 1.30pm
Cost: $250.00 - $270.00
Grab a picture with Hulk
Ages: 5 - 12
Times: 11.00am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm
Let the Game Begin: The Musical
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 July
Cultural Workshops, Indigenous Interactive Dance
From: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Performance, face painting and much more.
Cost: $370.00 - $390.00
Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 July
Ages: 10+ Bookings Required P 4041 4066 E admin@theyoungcompany.com.au The Young Company Theatre www.theyoungcompany.com.au TOBRUK MEMORIAL POOL Check out these activities that Tobruk Memorial Pool has available these school holidays: Wild Wednesdays (June 4 and 11) Pool Inflatable From 11.00am to 2.00pm Cost $12.00 Jump Zone From 10.00am to 4.00pm Cost $12.00 Sunday Fundays (June 8 and 15) Pool Inflatable
Check out their Facebook page for all the details! P 4036 3150 E kjudd@mtsheridanplaza.com.au Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au CAZALYS Check out what Cazalys has available these school holidays. Activities in the Kids Room Supervised Kids Club for 4 to 12-year-olds. Weekends: 12.00pm to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm Weekdays: 6.00pm to 9.00pm Gold Coin Donation P 4054 1464 E reception@cazalys.com.au Cazalys Cairns www.cazalys.com.au
From 11.00am to 2.00pm
CHOI KWANG-DO MARTIAL ART CENTRE
Cost $12.00
Introduction to Choi Kwang Do
Jump Zone
Cost: $120.00 for 4 weeks
From 10.00am to 4.00pm
First Class is FREE
Cost $12
Bookings Required.
Bookings Essential
All classes will be open to the public.
P 4051 2604
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CKDMAC www.ckdmac.com.au
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School Holiday Guide
LASERTAG CAIRNS Lasertag’s Mega Session are on again these school holidays and now with Arrow Tag! Take aim and let loose on your friends in a new level of awesome. Arrow Tag battles or target practice at our
Knitting Classes for Kids Have been postponed to September P 4052 7749 The Pier Cairns www.thepiercairns.com.au
place or yours!
GARDEN SPARKLE - ENCHANTED WORKSHOPS
Bookings are essential, and places are limited, so you
Garden Sparkle will be offering a range of fun and engaging workshops that aim to foster creative expression through miniature fairy gardening projects and enchanted arts and crafts. All workshops are run in the classroom space at the Garden Sparkle Gift Shop located at 54 Shields Street.
will need to book. P 4039 1376 E info@cairnslasertag.com.au Cairns Lasertag www.cairnslasertag.com.au CAIRNS ART GALLERY The Cairns Art Gallery has some great creative workshops available these school holidays. Running from Monday 2nd to Wednesday 11th July. Creative Workshops include watercolour painting, weaving, printmaking, electronics, construction, embossing, drawing and painting. For more information on dates and times check their website. Class spaces are limited, bookings essential. P 4046 4800 E Kelly.j@cairnsartgallery.com.au Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au THE PIER Enter into a world of cosmic inter-galactic fun! The Planetarium is a 6 metre wide dome, with surround sound and vision movies, to entertain and reveal the secrets of the night sky. Planetarium Shows Week 1: Monday, 2 to Friday, 6 July Week 2: Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 July From: 10.00am to 1.30pm Location: Pier Centre Court Shows are Free Bookings are essential. For more information go to their website.
For children aged 5 years and up (younger children may attend with a parent). Check their website for an updated schedule of when the workshops are on. Bookings Essential P Fairy Kate on 0420234776 E fairykate@gardensparkle.com.au www.gardensparkle.com.au/workshops CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE School Holiday Program Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 Half Day Program 8.30am to 12.30pm - Tennis Coaching Cost $40.00 per person Full Day Program 8.30am to 12.30pm - Tennis Coaching 2.30pm to 1.30pm - Lunch 1.30pm to 5.30pm - Pool Time including Swim Lessons Cost $70.00 per person Hot Shots League (Junior Competition) Every Saturday Morning Time: 8.00am to 10.00am 2018 Membership Existing Members $59.00 New Members $79.00 FREE 30 min Cardio Session for parents with every Blue Stage Enrolment. P 4041 3383 E admin@cairnsitc.com Cairns International Tennis Centre www.tennis.com.au/cairnsitc
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CAIRNS CENTRAL
Tuesday and Thursday
For all that’s happening at Cairns Central these school holidays check out their website.
Lil Ninjas (5 – 7 years) 4.00pm to 4.40pm
Skate into the Holidays Monday 9 to Sunday 15 July Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm daily
Kids Kickboxing (10-14 years) 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Join the fun these school holidays at Cairns Central’s Roller Rink.
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DFO CAIRNS
SOUTH CAIRNS GYMNASTICS
these school holidays.
South Cairns Gymnastics’ launchpad holiday programs are perfect for new children to try gymnastics before enrolling in term classes, they are also a great way for existing members to continue their gymnastics during the holidays.
Gym Fun for Kids with Dance 2XS.
NinjaGym Classes Saturdays from 10.30am to 11.30am Cost: $12.00 Age: Prep to Grade 6
Cupcake Decorating Workshops with Modern Pantry.
P 4045 2947 E info@gymsportsfnq.com.au South Cairns Gymnastics www.gymsportsfnq.com.au TJAPUKAI Take the kids to experience authentic Australian Indigenous culture these school holidays. Tjapukai By Day Winter School Program Monday, 1 to Sunday, 15 July Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm (2.00pm latest arrival) Mention PAKMAG to receive the offer: General Admission: Adult $62.00 / Child FREE (applies to every full paying adult) Local discounts do apply. Bookings Required to receive the offer. P 4042 9999 Tjapukai www.tjapukai.com.au FUSION FIGHT AND FITNESS Keep your kids active these school holidays with Fusion Fight and Fitness. Monday and Wednesday Tiny Ninjas (3 - 4 years) 3.30pm to 4.00pm Lil Ninjas (5 - 7 years) 3.30pm to 4.00pm Junior Warriors (8 - 14 years) 4.15pm to 5.15pm
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Junior Warriors (8 - 14 years) 4.45pm to 5.45pm
P 0408 799 828 Fusion Fight and Fitness
Be sure to check out the fun that DFO has on for you
Monday, 2 to Saturday, 7 July Daily: 11.00am to 2.00pm No bookings required.
Monday, 9 to Friday, 13 July Daily: 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm Bookings required - see Facebook for link. P 4051 7444 DFO Cairns www.dfocairns.com.au WOREE SPORTS & AQUATIC CENTRE Winter opening hours now in effect so be sure to head to their website for details on their opening times over the holidays. P 4054 6964 Woree Pool www.woreepool.com.au SMITHFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE The right place to be during these school holidays. Check out their website for details of the activities happening at the centre these school holidays. Play-Doh Immersive Zone Monday 2, to Sunday, 15 July Time: 11.00 to 2.00pm Recommended to kids from 2 to 12 years old. No booking required. P 4038 1006 www.smithfieldcentre.com.au
School Holiday Guide
PLACES TO VISIT THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS CAPTA GROUP Get the kids enjoying all our region has to offer these school holidays by taking them to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Wildlife Habitat, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Doom and Rainforestation Nature Park.
rainforest walk and lazy picnic. Reach out to nature, it’s closer (and easier) than you think! www.qld.gov.au/pmcairns WHARF ONE CAFE Wharf One Cafe is located, literally on the wharf on Cairns Trinity Inlet. Enjoy the outrageous views and the sumptuous, healthy menu on offer.
Local’s Annual Four Park Pass only $130.00!
Open every day from 7.00am to 6.00pm.
P 4035 3555 E res@capta.com.au www.capta.com.au
P 4031 4820 Wharf One Cafe
SUGARWORLD WATERPARK Enjoy some splashingly good family fun on the slides and rides these school holidays! Open every day of the school holidays from 10.00am to 4.00pm. P 4055 5477 Sugar World Waterpark in Cairns QUEENSLAND NATIONAL PARKS Thinking about camping these school holidays but not sure it’s for you? Or are you already ‘happy campers’ looking for something new? National parks near Cairns offer fun-filled affordable camping in nature. In the Daintree, camp in the rainforest, where it’s a hop, step and jump to Noah Beach. Explore World Heritage rainforest and long sandy beaches, and fall asleep to the sound of waves lapping the shore. Capture beautiful and lasting memories for your family! Get in early to make your camping booking: www.qld.gov.au/camping If camping is not for you, visit the Daintree for a
INFLATABLE KINGDOM The perfect venue to have a great time for all ages. Inflatable Kingdom provides 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. P 4032 2844 Inflatable Kingdom Cairns www.inflatablekingdom.com.au PARADISE PALMS Paradise for young and old with lots to keep the kids occupied during these school holidays with their swimming pool, adventure playground and an 18-hole mini-golf course. Families can enjoy a full day of fun with unlimited entry to the adventure playground, lap pool or mini-golf for a whole day and prices start from just $4.00. Open daily from 7.00am. P 4059 9924 Paradise Palms Cairns www.paradisepalms.com.au
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JUNGLE JUICE AND RAINFOREST MINI GOLF
KING REEF RESORT
Fresh juice, smoothies and allergy friendly foods plus
King Reef Resort is a family friendly resort situated on a
gluten and dairy free treats and snacks all with a family-
tropical beach in one of the most unique, beautiful and
friendly outdoor dining.
unspoilt parts of the world, the small fishing hamlet of
Enjoy nine holes of mini golf in the rainforest! Great fun
Kurrimine Beach in Far North Queensland approximately
for the whole family. Situated next to Jungle Juice in the
halfway between Cairns and Townsville.
Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets. 9 Holes of Mini Golf - $5.00 per person. P 0417 999 102 E Info@jungle-juice.com.au Jungle Juice Kuranda Markets
Kids Stay and Dine for FREE P 4065 6144 E info@kingreef.com.au King Reef Resort
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WILDLIFE TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND
CAIRNS LIBRARY
Experience nature with your kids these school holidays
Cairns Library Workshops
by taking them to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Koala Gardens and BirdWorld Kuranda. Great attractions, perfect for the whole family. Wildlife fun for a whole year with the Mega Wildcard! www.wildlifetropicalnorthqueensland.com JUMP MANIA Jump Mania is an indoor jumping trampoline park responsible for bringing the trampoline revolution to
Cairns Libraries run free activities every school holiday period at various library branches, so if you are looking for something fun and free to do with the kids during the school holidays your local library is the place to be! www.cairnslibrary.com.au CAIRNS COLONIAL CLUB RESORT
Treat the kids to an afternoon of fantastic food and fun
Cairns! A 1,000 square metre warehouse with wall-to-
at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort!
wall trampolines making backyard trampolining a thing
Simply have lunch at their popular Homestead
of the past.
Restaurant and you are welcome to stay on to swim and
Open 7 days during school holidays!
play in one of their three tropical lagoon style pools!
P 4212 4066
Call to book.
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