PakMag Cairns - August 2017 Issue 122

ISSUE: Aug 2017

122

CAIRNS

SPOTLIGHT ON

SPECIAL FAMILIES CAIRNS FESTIVAL PROGRAM YOUR

THE

EXCITING WORLD OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN CHILDREN

INDEPENDENCE IS THE KEY TO BEING KINDY-READY EMOTIONS TAKE YOUR NEXT

PARTY TO THE SKIES

SENSATIONAL SENSORY FUN FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

FREE

CONTENTS 06 Entertainment: Check It Out 09 The Thing Is...

With Bree James 10 Feature: Spotlight on

Special Families 13 Education: Emotions 17 Education: Being Ready

for Kindy 19 Education: The Exciting

World of Science 21 TAS Early Learning 23 Health 27 Invisible Techniques Create

Beautiful Smiles 29 Babyproof for Peace of Mind 30 Bump, Bub And Beyond 33 What’s On Guide 35 Mini Mag

I love August. Not just for the balmy winter days or the crystal clear skies, but also because August is PakMag’s Special Needs Edition.

For me, this is one of my favourite editions as we are able to shine the spotlight on families who face adversity on a daily basis and are an inspiration to us all. This month we are featuring three local families who have children with a range of disabilities but still live life to the fullest.

Hearing their stories really was an eye-opener too. Their positivity is moving, and their common wish to encourage others to come and say hi should encourage us all to step up and give the kids the positive attention they deserve.

Our theme of special needs runs throughout the magazine with sensory crafts and advice on how to design your own sensory garden too.

With Father’s day being so early in September (FYI – it’s 3 September, don’t forget!), we have gotten in early with our Father’s Day gift guide and are giving away hundreds of dollars in prizes. Make sure you check that out on pg 57 and enter the draw to win for the dad in your life (or yourself!).

And finally, I just want to say a huge thank you to all of you who came to visit us at the PakMag Parents Hub at the Cairns Show – we love getting out into the community and meeting all of you so thank you for coming along.

38 Your Cairns Fesival

Mini Program 47 Physical Disabilities

in Children 50 Craft: Sensational

Sensory Fun 52 Celebrate: Take Your Next

Party to the Skies 55 Young Entrepreneur:

The Dye’s the Limit

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief On the cover Liam Chapman styled by Tully and the Chief www.tullyandthechief.com.au Photography Blueclick Photography e veronica@blueclickphotography.com Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a Po Box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 fb facebook.com/pakmagcairns t #pakmag

57 Father’s Day Gift Guide 60 Sunbird Orthodontics Snapped 62 AFL Cairns Juniors Snapped 65 Eat, Stay, Play: Affordable

Family Dining with a

Million-Dollar View 67 Healthy Recipes 69 Business 72 Home with Caro & Kingi:

Sensory Gardens 74 Cairns Vet: Paralysis Ticks One Bite can Kill

Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT Pick up Your Pom Poms!

When: Saturday, 12 August 2017 Where: Dance 2XS More Info: dance@2xs.com.au or 4033 5315

Botox Party When: Friday, 11 and Saturday, 12 August 2017, 8.00pm Where: Centre of Contemporary Arts More Info: www.artscairns.com.au Home Cooked Heroes Competition When: Sunday, 6 August 2017, 9.00am-3.00pm Where: Fred Moule Pavilion More Info: www.homecookedheroes.com.au The Home Cooked Heroes competition will see 70 home cooks from around Cairns put forward their best dishes to win over $6,000 in prizes.

Nominations are open now so if you know an awesome home cook, nominate them online today. And if you’re no good at cooking, but love eating, you can still be involved by nominating yourself to be a judge. Anyone can apply, you just have to be passionate about food!

The 58th Great Pyramid Race and Country Fair When: Saturday 19 August, 10.00am - 7.00pm Where: Norman Park, Gordonvale.

Get down to this free family event with market stalls, food stalls and entertainment all day.

5km Race and 5km Charity Run start at 10.30am, the MSF Sugar Great Pyramid Race starts at 2.00pm and 1800m Race starts at 2.15pm. Make sure you stay for the fireworks at 7.00pm.

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Since their sell-out season in 2014, #FirstWorldWhiteGirls have been making audiences squirm with delight with their hilariously narcissistic brand of slick comedy and catchy vocals.

And now they are back with #FirstWorldWhiteGirls: Botox Party! - that further satirises first world entitlement and the selfobsessed “me” generation.

Dance 2XS is commencing their exciting 2017 Cheerleading Clinic on the 12th August to prepare kids for this year’s NBL Cairns Taipans Mini Squad auditions. Never done cheerleading before? It doesn’t matter, as Dance 2XS will teach you everything you need to know - tumbling, dance, jumps and pyramids, as well as preparing you for the squad auditions.

Coach Kath Robertson has been training the Mini Squad for 11 years and is thrilled to watch the growth of cheerleading as a sport in regional North Qld. “We encourage all girls and boys to give cheerleading a go. It’s great for fitness, loads of fun and a great opportunity to make new friends”.

Suitable for kids aged between 5 and 14 years

#FirstWorldWhiteGirls are throwing the most exclusive party in town and you’re invited.

Grab the girls together for an outrageous hour of confessions, makeovers, celebrity worship and backstabbing in this hilarious celebration of first world vanity.

Take a peek into the lifestyles of the rich and heinous, set to a soundtrack of original comic songs exposing the struggles of our age - quinoa enemas, Snapchat filters, accidental sexting, foetus facials and the Refugee Diet.

It features popular actor Judy Hainsworth and Meggan Hickey who will also provide live piano accompaniment.

Don’t miss this chance to see just how offensive privilege can be. Two nights only at the Centre of Contemporary Arts, Friday August 11 and Saturday, August 12. Tickets $25.

Peace Lutheran College – Prep Open Day When: Wednesday, 30 August 2017, Classroom visits at 9.00am and 10.00am Where: Peace Lutheran College More Info: www.plc.qld.edu.au or 4039 9000 Speak to teachers and staff and visit classes in action – great reasons to come along and see first-hand why students and parents think Peace is such a great place to be! Visitor numbers at each classroom visit are limited – to avoid disappointment registration is recommended.

Register via admin@plc.qld.edu.au

Cairns Festival 2017 When: Friday, 25 August 2017 Where: Cairns, Various Locations More Info: www.cairnsfest.com.au The countdown to the region’s favourite annual celebration, Cairns Festival 2017, is on. The program is set to showcase the vibrant, tropical lifestyle and creative spirit of Far North Queensland with more than 20 family-friendly events and activities spanning music, art, craft, culture, dance, theatre, comedy and markets.

This year’s event runs over 10 action-packed days, between Friday, 25 August and Sunday, 3 September, and will once again prove its special place in the region’s cultural identity.

Festival favourites include the Grand Parade and Fireworks display on Saturday 26 August, the family friendly Sunday on the ‘Nard on Sunday 27 August and the popular Father’s Day tradition Carnival on Collins on Sunday 3 September to close out the Festival. See the full program of events at www.cairnsfest.com.au

Diary of a Wombat When: Thursday, 31 August 2017, 6.00pm Where: Tanks Arts Centre More Info: www.ticketlink.com.au or 1300 855 835 Monkey Baa Theatre Company and Tanks Arts Centre present Diary of a Wombat, a new Australian play based on the multiaward-winning picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, showing over three performances on 31 August and 1 September at 10.00am and 1.00pm.

Millions of young people around the world have adored the book, and now finally this iconic work has been adapted for the stage. This landmark Australian production will feature stunning puppetry, a live cello score and a brilliant set.

Audiences aged three and over will meet Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia. Bored with her daily routine, Mothball goes in search of shelter and food, creating chaos in the lives of the humans around her. Doormats, bins and washing lines are no match for this mischievous marsupial. Between a packed schedule of scratching, sleeping and eating, Mothball discovers that with a bit of persistence humans are quite easily trained!

All tickets $17.85. All prices include booking fees.

Recommended Ages 3 - 9

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The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

One of my favorite sounds in the whole world is the sound of laughter. Not just any laughter, but the laughter that literally makes someone’s whole body shake, and their eyes water with happy tears.

The thing is, we can learn a lot from children and laughter, and as adults I think we need to observe kids more and take a leaf out of their silly book.

I’ve heard some funny things in my life and since being a parent, I think the things that come out of our children’s mouths can be hilarious. Sometimes disturbing.

Sometimes innocently inappropriate, and sometimes just so cute it makes your heart melt.

Having sons, most of the laughter in our home is from inappropriate behaviour. I constantly catch myself laughing at the kids’ antics, even though I know I shouldn’t encourage them. From them telling their daddy that he is furry like the dogs or smells as bad as them, to catching them sniffing each other’s butts to see who’s fart smells the worst, I’ve seen it all. With my first born, it was easy to turn away and laugh without him knowing and then the behaviour stopped. But my second child really is a clown. Since he was little he has made his big brother laugh, it is his favourite thing to do and it is a daily occurrence. The older they get, the sillier they become.

and his big brother is crying with laughter. From terrible puppet shows where every hand puppet dies then flies through the air, to dancing like he has been electrocuted, or the magic tricks that are so bad you can’t help but laugh. Kids sure know how to have fun.

The inappropriate things they say innocently is the absolute worst. I wanted to curl up and die when one of the boys was nearly two and he pointed at an African man at Bunnings and said, “Monkey” (thankfully he laughed and said it happened all the time), to saying loudly in a restaurant, “Mummy what’s your doodle called again!?” My kids have said and done things that have embarrassed me many times that I have said loudly, “You wait ‘til I tell your mum” to try and stop the stares, for them to reply, “You are our mum”… Dang it, deflect plan didn’t work.

The thing is, if we ever need cheering up, being around children in a silly mood will brighten your day. As hard as it is, it’s so important, in our serious world, to embrace our inner child and have some fun. So jump on that trampoline (don’t wet yourself), run around the house, play hide and seek, jump on their scooter, and do silentbut-deadly farts. Your kids will love you for it.

It is so hard as an adult to not laugh when your youngest is doing something inappropriately funny,

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPECIAL FAMILIES PakMag loves to shine the spotlight on local families who have an inspirational story to tell. And they don’t come more inspirational than our featured families this month. Living with special needs is no easy feat, yet these amazing families’ positive outlooks and attitudes show that it is possible to have an amazing life in the face of adversity.

Meet Liam Five-year-old Liam lives in Mareeba with mum, Sonia, dad, Chris and big sister, Kiera (16), whilst brother, Josh, lives in Nowra.

Liam’s schedule is a busy one.

Between riding his horse, Danté, attending ballet classes at FNQ Dance Academy and watching the V8s whenever he can, Liam is one active little boy.

However, for Liam, keeping active comes with its challenges. Liam has Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS), a condition which means that even everyday tasks, such as sitting up straight and walking, are a huge effort for him, as his body does not produce growth hormones, resulting in low muscle tone.

PWS was responsible for the delay in Liam reaching his developmental milestones. He needed a frame to learn to walk and speech therapy to help his speech, which can still cause him troubles today.

Liam’s parents try to help him live as close to a normal life as possible and he participates in speech, hydro, equine, physio and occupational therapies to help achieve this. Things many of us take for granted, such as grabbing a quick bite to eat, are not viable options for Liam since PWS comes with certain metabolic issues that

Meet Jackson Jackson is six-years-old and lives with his mother, Samanda, his father, David, sister, Jemma (11) and brother, Tristian (19).

Jackson was born in the Townsville Base Hospital as the Cairns Base Hospital was not equipped to deal with his premature birth at just 23 weeks and five days.

Jacksons’s remarkable journey is a testament to not only himself

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mean he must be on a strict diet to ensure he maintains a healthy weight.

“The biggest impact on people diagnosed with PWS is an insatiable hunger meaning they never feel full,” Liam’s mum, Sonia says. “This coupled with the lower calorie requirements means that people with PWS are at a very high risk of becoming obese and then suffering

but also his loving family. Jackson suffered his first brain bleed during birth and at only one-week old, his left lung collapsed and he suffered a second brain bleed, this time on the other side of his brain.

As a result of prematurity, he was also diagnosed with Auditory Neuropathy (AN). At 10 weeks, he was diagnosed with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and spent three weeks in Brisbane receiving Australia’s first eye injections, a ground-breaking treatment which

from all the health concerns that come with that.”

But against all odds, Liam’s illness does not define him. Sonia told us, “PWS is the label for Liam's diagnosis, but that isn't what makes him special. His love of life, the special connections he is able to quickly make with people and his flair for fashion and the arts are what make him special.”

has resulted in him having perfect vision. At 13 weeks, he returned to Townsville Base Hospital and at 15 weeks he finally made it to the Cairns Base Hospital. Finally, Jackson was able to leave hospital at 127 days old!

Jackson suffers from cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease of his left lung, has a Mic-Key button for feeding and has traits of autism. He also has an intellectual disability with a Savant splinter which means, as Samanda describes, he can read

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but Samanda said, “Jackson couldn’t cope outside, so it was impossible”.

Their family life is also affected by not being able to go on holidays, as the things they would need to take and the money required just don’t make it a feasible option. “That is hard on us all”, said Samanda.

These things might be hard but Samanda said she wouldn’t change a thing. “Jackson is the best thing that ever happened to me. He has taught me a lot! He is the most patient, happiest little kid, he does such funny things and is so loving and cuddly.”

and spell words well above his age level and has good speech, but he doesn’t understand the meaning.

extremely difficult for his then

The arrival of a new child into any family causes some disruptions with siblings but Jackson’s arrival and his extra requirements made things

felt pushed aside, she wanted our

5-year-old sister, Jemma and his older half-brother Tristan. “Jemma attention”, said Samanda. Tristian was upset by the fact that his mum no longer came to watch him play cricket,

When we asked Samanda to share a piece of advice for other parents with children with special needs she said, “Focus on the positives, on anything good, it makes you smile.”

Showing this positive attitude, Samanda went on to say how lucky she was as she listed off all of Jackson’s abilities, “Positive gets you through and laughter is even better.”

Meet Katie The PakMag team met Katie when her mum, Melanie became a PakMag Ambassador and we knew we had to feature her story in this edition.

Nine-year-old Katie lives with her mum and brother, Jacob in Cairns and was born with L5S1 myelomeningocele, commonly known as Spina Bifida. Katie’s diagnosis came during Melanie’s 20 week scan and she was given a worst case scenario prognosis.

Melanie recalls how she was prepared for Katie’s birth, “I had the support of my wonderful parents and Queensland’s Spina Bifida and Hydrocephelas Association, who guided me through everything before Katie was born. When she was born she was incredibly lucky to have avoided the worst case and had a fantastic neurosurgeon who performed successful surgeries on her back and brain.”

Now, Katie is a full-of-life child and only slowed down by her need to wear Silicone-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (SAFOs) or wheelchair for long distances.

Katie has required catheterisation since she was 11-months-old, as a result of bladder and bowel incontinence. She recently had a MACE surgery in Brisbane which has been successful in managing her bowel incontinence.

“We travel down to the Lady Cilento Hospital in Brisbane every three to six months to see her team at the Spinal Clinic.” Melanie

tells us. “Her specialists range from orthopaedics, neurosurgical, urology, paediatric, ophthalmology and physiotherapy.”

Katie’s condition does not affect her confidence and her inquisitive nature and love for nature and bugs means that wants to be an entomologist when she grows up.

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Education

EMOTIONS STORY Raquel Sheridan

From childhood to adulthood, we all have to deal with our emotions; they will never leave us, they are just part of us. But what are emotions?

The term ‘emotion’ is used by psychologists to refer to feelings that are expressed when important things happen to us. Emotions can affect our behaviour, in the way we act and conduct ourselves, especially towards others. It can also have an influence on decisionmaking, what and how much you spend money on, or eating habits, which are common coping mechanisms to deal with negative emotions. We can experience positive or negative emotions depending on the nature of the stimuli and our prior experience to it.

In 1972, Professor of psychology Dr Paul Ekman proposed a set of six basic emotions experienced and recognised universally; surprise, anger, sadness, disgust, fear and joy. In later years, he expanded this list to include a number of other basic emotions, including guilt, embarrassment, excitement, shame, pride, satisfaction, amusement and relief.

Why emotions are so important for children?

At any stage of life emotions are important, but for children, understanding what these emotions mean and how to cope with them is a challenge in itself.

Emotional development is an important aspect of children’s overall development but can be somewhat overlooked, with other milestones such as walking, talking and learning certain tasks being high priority.

Sadness, anger, joy and fear are the emotions which present themselves first and can be seen in babies.

These emotions are generally expressed as physical reactions to their surroundings. As children get older, their awareness of themselves opens them up to new emotions like shyness, shame and surprise.

The importance of experiencing emotions is immense; it is the first insight into self-awareness, rationale and reasoning that children experience. How these emotions are managed is key to ensuring a child’s overall emotional wellbeing and emotional maturity as they get older.

Children must experience emotions to rationalise how they can deal with certain situations, make decisions and react appropriately. Their experience of emotions at younger ages can also influence their actions when they get older; they may do what they can to either avoid or pursue a certain emotion.

Managing emotions in children According to Eliane Whitehouse & Warwick Pudney in their book, “A Volcano In My Tummy”, there are a number of ways that parents can help their children manage and deal with their emotions.

•• Help your child self-regulate – This applies mostly to young children. It is extremely important for an adult to help the child regulate their emotions during moments of anger. Parents should acknowledge their child’s feelings but at the same time be calm and

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firm in setting limits to the ways emotions can be expressed, and coach coping mechanisms to enable the child to deal with frustrations. Helping your child recognise and understand emotions is key. If a child is a little older, ask him to think about if there is a real need to be angry. Invite the child to self evaluate their own problems and find solutions, directing them if necessary. Ask, “Is this a big, little, or no problem?” and, “How can we resolve this?”

Coach instead of control.

•• Prevent negative emotions from happening – Identify triggers and avoid them. For example, organising yourself so you avoid a hungry and overtired child before going out shopping might be a good way to prevent the flourish of negative emotions. Do not put unrealistic expectations on children to avoid frustrations. Look for age appropriate activities with developmental capabilities that the child is good at performing. Don’t compare one child to another, remember every child is different!

•• Increase your child’s self-esteem – Apply 5:1 rules.

We need five praises or acknowledgments before we make one criticism, and this criticism is towards the behaviour, not the child. Good self-esteem means less need for negative emotions.

•• Build a wide emotional vocabulary - Help children identify and communicate different types of feelings.

This in turn helps them manage emotions in a more productive way, and instead of acting out or being withdrawn, they can talk about their emotions.

Drawing might be a way of emotional communication especially for young children that don’t have many

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skills to express their emotions in words.

•• Role Model – Children learn from what adults do, not from what they say! Regulating our emotions as parents using healthy coping mechanisms is essential to teach children how to best manage their own emotions. Use the anger rules model proposed in “A Volcano In My Tummy” which says “don’t hurt others, don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt property.”

•• Connect with your child – Be in tune to what’s happening with your child. Observe body language and behaviour, listen to what they have to say and be with them. “Children don’t need more things. The best toys a child can have is a parent who gets down on the floor and plays with them” according to Dr. Bruce Perry. By connecting with your child, you are building successful parent-child relationship, which is directly linked to development of emotional competency.

•• Shifting negative emotions – Even anger can be useful as a powerful motivator. Use your negative emotions to bring a positive outcome. Shifting towards a healthy activity such as doing exercise is a good strategy.

Marcus Aurelious once said: “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts” You can’t always prevent an emotion from happening or stop a thought coming into your mind but you can learn to control your behaviour, and use different strategies to shift negative emotions into positive outcomes. In this way, you strengthen positive paths and connections in your brain.

Education

Independence is the key to being ready for kindy STORY Catholic Education Services – Diocese of Cairns

Starting kindergarten can be so exciting for your child but somewhat daunting for you as a parent. Some questions you may find yourself asking are, “Are they going to like it?”, “Will they be okay?”, “What if they miss me?”, “Will they make friends?”, “Will they eat what I pack for them?”, and the list goes on.

Rest assured, your child will love kindergarten! They will thrive and make friends. So much so, you will probably have to remove them from the grounds kicking and screaming. However, like all new chapters, it is important your child is ready for this next step.

Here are some tips for getting your child kindy-ready: •• Read with your child (every day is best). Talk about the book, ask your child questions about the pictures and don’t be afraid to re-read the same book multiple times. Repetition is key!

•• Talk about colours, numbers and shapes in a range of contexts (e.g. books, road signs, magazines, newspapers, fruit and vegetables while at the supermarket).

•• Practise writing their first name or making it with plastic letters or tiles.

•• Introduce them to numbers 1 to 10.

•• Encourage them to use greetings such as “hello” or “good morning” when meeting people.

•• Classify objects according to their shape, size and quantity. When you’re cooking, talk about what you’re doing and describe the sizes and colours of bowls and plates. What ingredient comes next and how much is needed.

•• Give your child simple instructions to follow to get them used to following simple directions.

•• Play listening games and encourage children to listen to natural sounds such as birds chirping or dogs barking.

The most important thing to remember is not to panic.

If your child hasn’t completely nailed everything on the list, it is okay! They will learn a lot in kindergarten.

What’s more important is to begin increasing your child’s independence in completing simple tasks. For example, help them to zip up their jacket, tie their shoes or use Velcro strips. The main thing is to engage with your child and be excited for them; this is the beginning of their life of learning.

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Education

The Exciting World of Science STORY Rose Foster

August is National Science Month and all around the country there are events to help get your kids excited about this awesome subject. There are so many reasons that science is super-cool and getting the children interested in this diverse subject will open a world of possibilities to them that they never knew existed.

The Importance of Science Studying science at school helps children develop invaluable skills and understand the world around them. Through planning experiments, analysing data, gathering information and working in teams, children learn skills that will help them in life, not just if their future career involves science.

Whilst we may not think it, science actually influences many of our daily activities and the decisions we make.

We can make informed decisions about how to tackle a problem, think analytically about issues we may face and understand the physical consequences to certain actions.

Cool Careers Studying science gives way to a multitude of opportunities and a world of wonderful possibilities.

Check out these awesome careers for people who study science.

•• Zoo Endocrinologist – helping animals by developing breeding programmes and studying habitats.

•• Drone Pilot – with the development of drone technology, there is an increasing demand for this job. Companies like Amazon and Google have already begun testing a delivery service by drone.

•• Ethical Hacker – on the front line of cyber security, this job involves exposing your company’s cyber flaws to help protect them from malicious hackers.

•• Food Chemist – a food chemist experiments with food on a chemical level to make food easier to ship, more long lasting and tastier!

•• Storm Tracker – these daredevil scientists track storms and collect data on tornados, cyclones, flash flooding, and more.

Making Science Fun Sometimes sitting in a physics lesson, learning equations might not be the most fun activity. But there are a number of ways that schools engage children in science in a fun way too… and there are some ways that you can encourage fun science experiments at home too.

Here’s some ways that you can get the kids involved in science at home: •• Plant a garden – plant a flower or veggie garden and track its progress with your little one.

•• Get In the kitchen – there are a number of easy science experiments that you can do in the kitchen.

There are so many to list here so we recommend googling “kitchen science experiments”.

•• Take simple household items and discover together how they work. Lightbulbs are great for this.

Check It Out We spoke to Kay Lembo from National Science Week, who gave us some tips on where you can find more resources.

•• Visit www.asta.edu.au for some awesome free downloadables.

•• Get along to your local National Science Week event.

Go to www.scienceweek.net.au to find out about events in your local area.

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DEVELOPING OUR NATURE PLAY CURRICULUM AT TAS EARLY LEARNING STORY Trinity Anglican School Early Learning Centre

As an innovator of holistic early childhood education, Trinity Anglican School (TAS) Early Learning Centre believes that children can derive tremendous benefit from engaging with the natural environment by participating in regular nature play and learning outside the classroom. TAS Early Learning believe that Forest Learning offers the best approach to integrating environmental education into the early childhood education curriculum, in a creative, engaging and project-based way. Our Kindergarten Forest Learning approach and natural setting at TAS provide a wealth of experiential opportunities to help students build a positive attitude to life and learning.

As an International Eco-School, with a strong emphasis on TAS Outdoor Education experiences across our primary and secondary years, the Forest Learning approach at TAS Kindergarten introduces students to inquiry and socially-responsible learning in an ecofriendly context. Our beautiful natural surroundings at both Kewarra Beach and White Rock, featuring bushland areas, outdoor learning spaces, lush gardens, vegetable

patches and native plant trails afford us with the perfect backdrop for providing children with authentic Forest Learning experiences.

Active Nature Play readily develops the learning skills of inquiry, experimentation, feedback, reflection, communication, problem-solving and cooperative learning. Forest Learning also allows opportunities for children to take calculated risks in a supervised and safe environment. In line with the Early Years Learning Framework, Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines and the Australian National Curriculum, learning experiences outside the classroom are brought back to the Kindergarten and further developed as part of the early language, literacy and numeracy program.

Having opportunities to develop a positive outlook on risk taking, problem-solving and engaging with the outdoors at TAS Kindergarten, helps foster life-long learning skills that will support children in their primary and secondary school years and long after they leave the classroom.

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Health

HEALTH HOW YOUR GENES AFFECT YOUR HEALTH

Is bedwetting causing your family distress?

At Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy, they know that each person is unique. They can provide personalised advice based on your genes.

Bedwetting can cause sleepless nights and piles of washing. If a child is older and at school, it can inhibit their desire to ‘sleep over’ at their best friend’s place. It can also cause emotional distress for everyone in the family, especially mums and dads trying to do their best.

The myDNA Wellness and Nutrition Test Kit will reveal how your body will uniquely respond to what you eat and drink and how you exercise and the myDNA Medication Test Kit will discover which medications are most likely to work for you. If you want to know how your genes affect your health, visit Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy to get your preferred myDNA Personalised Report.

So, what do you do as a parent if you are faced with a child who continually wets the bed? Let’s shine a little light on some of the facts: •• Children do not wet the bed on purpose.

•• Bedwetting is as common as having a fussy eater.

Jeans for Genes

•• Very rarely, in fact, in around two per cent only, medical causes are the reason for bed wetting.

On the first Friday of August, each year, Jeans for Genes Day is celebrated. People all over Australia are invited to dress in jeans for work or school to raise money for the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI).

Here are some ideas that might help you get back to getting a good night’s sleep:

The CMRI is a superb organisation conducting vital research into children’s health. One in 20 children are born with a birth defect or genetic disease and the CMRI aims to cure childhood diseases.

And they believe they will do just that. As a result of medical research, diseases such as polio, diphtheria and smallpox are a thing of the past.

Over the past 60 years, the CMRI has achieved some extraordinary medical advances including creating the first research unit for newborns which dramatically improved premature baby survival rates.

But they need your help to advance further, so why not get your workplace involved in Jeans for Genes Day? For more information, visit www.jeansforgenes.org.au to register.

•• Make sure your child goes to the toilet before bed.

•• Use waterproof sheets.

•• Have spare pyjamas and sheets next to the bed, just in case.

There are however, situations where it’s time to get medical help. Westmead Children’s Hospital recommends that this might be a good idea if: •• Your child is still wetting the bed after the age of about six or seven, and the child is unhappy or worried about it.

•• Your child has persistent daytime wetting.

•• Your child has been dry at night for over a year and suddenly starts to wet the bed again.

Every child is unique, so if you are concerned, it’s always best to seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your child’s condition.

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HEALTH Simple Stretches Daily STORY Physiotherapist Sarah Jackson, Apple Tree Medical Stretching is considered something that is incorporated into workout regimes to prevent sustaining an injury and reduce soreness after exercise. But it is becoming more important to implement with modern lifestyles and occupations, such as office-based workers, car mechanics, etc. which require us to be in one position for an extended amount of time.

The human body is designed to move. If you are in a position for longer than 10 to 20 minutes, muscles fatigue and become tight, and can pull the body into positions that are away from the ideal alignment. It is extremely common these days to experience back, neck and shoulder pain and headaches if you spend a regular amount of time at a desk. These problems are also becoming more common in school children.

An increase in physical tension can lead to feeling more tension mentally, so, regular stretching can have both mental and physical benefits.

As we age, we generally become less active, and joints become less flexible. This can make everyday activities, such as getting out of a chair, reaching up with your arms, turning your head to reverse a car, or bending down to the floor, much more difficult. The tightness of the muscles can increase the pressure on joints resulting in aches and pains. It can also have a negative effect on your balance and increase the likelihood of falls in older people.

Researchers believe that a daily routine is most beneficial. However, stretching three times per week can have long-lasting results in maintaining range of movement in joints, improved balance, reduced joint and muscle aches and pains, and improved postures.

Incorporating a daily stretching routine does not have to be difficult or take much time. Stretches should not cause pain or put pressure on your joints, and when choosing stretches, make sure they are simple and can be performed safely anywhere, anytime.

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My Encounter With School Sores STORY Lisa Gillman Three weeks ago, I noticed a small mozzie bite on my son’s bottom. This was nothing new to me as living in the tropics, mozzie bites are a given. Fast forward to 24 hours later, and I noticed that his entire bottom was covered in spots. Upon closer inspection, I also noticed that the mozzie bites appeared to be angry and inflamed.

“Your son has Impetigo, otherwise known as school sores”, the doctor explained, and a feeling of dread overwhelmed me. School sores are something that were very new to our household, however having many friends with children, I was very familiar with what was to come.

School sores is an infection of the skin; the sores develop when a common germ gets into a cut or broken skin. In this case, my son’s sores were already badly infected and required a course of oral antibiotics.

The next seven to ten days was a strict routine, consisting of antibiotics (four times a day), a good soaking in the bath for at least 15-20 minutes with an antiseptic solution twice a day, and covering all his sores with a bandage to stop further spreading.

To avoid the spreading of school sores, in particular, to my other two boys, I washed everyone’s towels and bedding and hoped that I wasn’t too late.

A family discussion about the importance of hygiene followed. We discussed how vital washing of hands before and after meals and toileting are, as these are common causes of how germs spread. We also had a “what can happen when we ‘pick’ at sores” discussion too.

I am thankful to say that they did not spread to any other family members and our house is now school sore free.

School sores though unsightly aren’t dangerous but they are highly contagious so if you notice any small, red, round spots which form into blisters (over 2-3 days), make an appointment to see your local GP to determine whether your child has Impetigo.

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“Like so many things in life, technology is changing the way we do things – the way we straighten teeth is no exception,” says Dr Coyne. “Whilst traditional braces still serve an important purpose in the field of orthodontics, we find adults are often relieved to know there is an effective alternative for them.”

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They also maintain an early intervention philosophy.

As advised by the Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO) and the AAO (the American Society of Orthodontist), Dr Coyne and the team recommend children receive an orthodontic consultation by the age of eight. This allows Dr Coyne to determine the best time to start correcting problems, help guide jaw growth, reduce the risk of trauma to protruding teeth and guide permanent teeth into a more favourable position.

For more information about orthodontic treatment at NQOrtho check out their website at www.nqortho.com.au, stop into one of their locations or contact them on 4051 2333 or info@nqortho.com.au.

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Babyproof for peace of mind STORY Kate Moloney

You’ve gotten through the sleepless night period, you’re finally feeling like you’ve got this parenting gig under control, and then someone moves the goal posts on you again, they start moving independently!

Once babies start crawling, it’s time to up the ante, get down on all fours and have a good look at your home from a different vantage point; a baby’s-eye view! You’ll be surprised by the dangers that present themselves to your seriously curious baby. It is a good idea to go around your home, room by room, and address all the things that suddenly have now become obvious dangers to you.

Take note of sharp corners on any furniture, assess what they can reach, and look for any breakable items that can be reached or could fall by the wobbling of the furniture. Look at your furniture in terms of its stability will the coffee table tip if it is pulled on one side? Is all of your tall furniture stable or affixed so there’s no danger of it toppling should your little one want to climb it? Is the television out of reach?

This is also the time to consider all the ‘little’ things that you may have around too. Babies love to put things in their mouth, and these may pose a choking threat to your little one. And they will find them! A good rule is, anything that can fit through an empty toilet paper roll should be locked away.

Cupboard doors and draws can be babyproofed to ensure the treasures inside are kept safe (and your little one too). There are numerous safety latches and locks available, as well as DIY tricks such as using hair ties or rubber bands to stop little hands from being able to pull open draws or cupboards.

Doors also pose a danger to little fingers. Invest in some door stops, or you can cut up a pool noodle, put a slice in it and affix to any sized door to prevent it from slamming.

Electrical outlets also are an absolute magnet for babies too, ensure you cover any unused outlets with covers and that any electrical cords are tidily tucked behind furniture and out of reach.

Safety gates are great to totally block off entire rooms that pose too many dangers and are better kept out of bounds all together. Gates can also be used to keep them in a particular space that you have babyproofed and know is safe.

Babyproofing your home leads to peace of mind. Get these things sorted early and you can just sit back and enjoy as your little one takes in the wonder of being able to crawl and discover all the curiosities of your home.

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LeapFrog Sing & Spin Alphabet Zoo Ball RRP $34.95, www.leapfrog.com.au LeapFrog, an innovator in learning toys for children, believe that every child’s development is a continuous journey that happens one spark, one discovery, one success at a time.

The fun starts with the Sing & Spin Alphabet Zoo Ball! Discover the alphabet from Alligator to Zebra! Little ones learn about animals and their sounds plus the letters A to Z with each spin of the wheel. Music, lights and swirling patterns encourage exploration. Babies develop motor skills by batting the wheel again and again.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Hip dysplasia STORY Monique Saggers Your baby has just been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, and the first thing that hits your mind is, “What is this disorder and what does it mean in regards to my baby?”

What is hip dysplasia?

This disorder occurs within the development of the hip joint, when the ball at the top of the thigh bone is not stable within the hip socket, the ligaments of the hip become stretched and loosened, resulting in instability within the hip.

Does your baby have a hearing problem?

STORY Hearing Advice with Grant Collins | Principal Audiologist at Clarity Hearing Solutions Early intervention is the key to ensuring the least amount of ongoing issues for children with hearing loss. But hearing loss can develop at any stage, so what can we as parents do? The best thing is to be vigilant for any signs of hearing loss.

The exact cause of this disorder is unknown, however there are a number of factors which can influence this disorder:

At between four and eight-months-old, you should start to see responses in your baby such as turning their head or eyes toward sound from sources they can’t see.

They should be changing expressions at the sound of voices or noises in quiet settings and enjoying rattles or other toys that make noise. Your baby should also be talking to him or herself (although in their own baby babble) and back to you as well.

•• The position of the baby in the womb can cause pressure on the child’s hip joints. Babies in the breech position are more likely to have hip instability when compared to babies in the non-breach position.

If they seem to hear some sounds and not others; or respond to noises that make vibrations but not others, you should keep a closer eye on their hearing development.

•• Genetics can play a role but aren’t a direct cause of the disorder.

From there until about 12-months-old, your baby should turn towards new noises or speech directed at them and start to respond to their name. Their babble will now be more pronounced with varying pitches and they should also be making several different consonant sounds.

What is the cause of hip dysplasia?

•• Girls can be more likely to develop this disorder due to the mother’s laxity hormone being transferred, causing ligaments to relax and become loose.

Treatment If your baby is at high risk, you will be advised, and your baby will need to have an ultrasound done at around six weeks of age. Hip braces are used as part of early management, and your baby may need to wear this device 24 hours a day for a number of weeks or months.

Through early detection and the use of braces the hip joint can develop as normal and your baby may avoid the need for surgery in the future.

If you have any concerns, have your baby’s hearing assessed to ensure they are meeting development milestones.

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WHAT’S ON AUG AUG TUESDAY 1 Lei It On Runs until 27 August Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Daniel Boyd Runs until 31 August Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au Greg Semu - Blood Red Runs until 31 August Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au WEDNESDAY 2 Australian Poetry Slam 2017 - Cairns Heat Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 6.30pm / Free / Youth+ Live Music All Month Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Free / Family Starry Night Cinema The Never Ending Story Cairns Botanic Gardens www.starrynightcinema.com.au 7.00pm / $13 Adult / Family The Perfect Pitch Workshop with Bob Cobavie The Young Entrepreneurs Project www.pitchwithbob.eventbrite.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Youth+ THURSDAY 3 FNQ Talent Competition Cairns Dinner Theatre cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.00pm / Cost / 13+ First5forever Baby Music Program Smithfield Library f5f@cairns.qld.gov.au 10.15am / Free / 0-12mths

Tiny Tackers Thursdays Runs until 31 August Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com 10.30am / $85 term or $15 single class / Kids FRIDAY 4 Joh for PM > Presented by: JUTE Theatre Company Runs until 19 August Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Youth+ Free Come and Try with Pin Head Dave Go Bowling Cairns www.gobowlingcairns.com 4.00pm / Free / Ages 0 - 12 JUTE Theatre Company's Joh for PM by Stephen Carleton & Paul Hodge Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Youth+ Tanks Unplugged!

Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.00pm / $12.60 Adult / Ages 12+ Unnecessary Farce Cairns Dinner Theatre cairnsdinnertheatre.com 7.00pm / Cost / Youth+ Regular Rick, Centacare & Cairns Community #wearecairns Runs until 22 August Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Family Shadows of the Past Runs until 25 August McLeod St Pioneer Cemetery

With Triple M’s Juanita

www.cairns.qld.gov.au 6.30pm / Cost / Ages 5+

www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.30pm / $44 Adult / 18+

SATURDAY 5

Free Come and Try with Pin Head Dave Go Bowling Cairns www.gobowlingcairns.com 4.00pm / Free / Ages 0 - 12

Freshwater State School Annual Fete Freshwater State School amanda_brownhill@hotmail.com 2.00pm / Free / Family Gallery Kids Art Club Cairns Art Gallery programs@ cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / Ages 8 - 12 Free Entry Saturday Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com Free / Family Weekend Family Flicks - Cars 3 Runs until 6 August Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au $6 + booking fee / Family TUESDAY 8 Peace Lutheran College Year 7 Information Evening Peace Lutheran College www.plc.qld.edu.au 5.30pm / Free / Family THURSDAY 10 First5forever Baby Music Program Manunda Library f5f@cairns.qld.gov.au 10.15am / Free / 0-12mths Mary Poppins Runs until 12 August Crosswell Hall www.cairns.qld.gov.au FRIDAY 11 You Am I Tanks Arts Centre

Toy Symphony Runs until 19 August The Rondo (Cairns Little Theatre) www.therondo.com.au 8.00pm / $26.35 Adult / Family #FirstWorldWhiteGirls: Botox Party!

Runs until 12 August Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 8.00pm / $35 / Youth+ Protecting Your Brand workshop with Donna Patane The Young Entrepreneurs Project legaltipswithdonna.eventbrite.com.au 8.30am / Free / Youth+ SATURDAY 12 Drew McAlister's Wake Up Call Tour Cazalys cazalys.com.au 8.30pm / $25 / Family Weekend Family Flicks Despicable Me 3 Runs until 13 August Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au $6 + booking fee / Family Pick up Your Pom Poms!

Cheerleading Clinic Dance 2XS dance@2xs.com.au

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WHAT’S ON AUG AUG SATURDAY 12

THURSDAY 17

Redlynch State College Family Festival Redlynch State College www.redlynchsc.eq.edu.au 3.00pm / Free / Family

Café Scientifique - Science In The Tropics Rocks! Why I became a Scientist Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.00pm / Free / Youth+

SUNDAY 13 Strike Up The Band - Cairnsbands Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.00pm / $15.75 Kids / Family Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mount Sheridan Plaza mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family MONDAY 14 Blue Love Runs until 15 August Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 7.30pm / $29 / Ages 16+ TUESDAY 15 Out of the Blue Entertain Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 9.30am / Free / Family WEDNESDAY 16

First5forever Baby Music Program Smithfield Library f5f@cairns.qld.gov.au 10.15am / Free / 0-12mths Café Scientifique Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 7.00pm / Free / Family FRIDAY 18 QMusic & Close Contact present Industry Connect Regional Workshop Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 10.00am / Free / Youth+ Free Come and Try with Pin Head Dave Go Bowling Cairns www.gobowlingcairns.com 4.00pm / Free / Ages 0 - 12 Positive Ageing Fair 2017 Cannon Park Racecourse www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Free / Seniors

PechaKucha Night Volume 21 Science In The Tropics Rocks!

Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.30pm / $5 / Youth+

Positive Ageing Fair Lunch 2017 Cannon Park Racecourse www.cairns.qld.gov.au Bookings Required 11.30am / Free / Seniors

Redlynch State College Prep Information Evening Redlynch State College - Senior Campus Auditorium www.redlynchsc.eq.edu.au 6.00pm / Free / Adult

SATURDAY 19 Cairns Hinterland Steiner School - Open Day Cairns Hinterland Steiner School chss.qld.edu.au 10.00am / Free / Family

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The 58th Great Pyramid Race and Country Fair Norman Park, Gordonvale www.pyramidrace.com.au Win a Toyota Corolla at Cazalys Carnival Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au Weekend Family Flicks - Diary of a wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Runs until 20 August Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au $6 + booking fee / Family WEDNESDAY 23 Machans Beach State School Prep Open Day Machans Beach State School 4037 4222 9.00am / Free / Family FRIDAY 24 First5forever Toddler Music Program Manunda Library f5f@cairns.qld.gov.au 11.15am / Free / 1-5 years FRIDAY 25 Cairns Festival 2017 Runs until 3 September Cairns - Various Locations www.cairns.qld.gov.au Baby et Lulu Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 7.30pm / $36.75 / Youth+ Free Come and Try with Pin Head Dave Go Bowling Cairns www.gobowlingcairns.com 4.00pm / Free / Ages 0 - 12

With Triple M’s Mark

Cairns Festival (Grand Parade & Fireworks) Cairns Esplanade www.cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm / Free / Family Festival Friday Concert Festival Stage, Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 6.30pm / Free / Family City Lights - Large Scale Projection Art Runs until 31 August Cairns City Library www.cairnsfest.com.au 6.30pm / Free / Family Powerful Productivity & Time Management Workshop with Amy Turnbull The Young Entrepreneurs Project www.timewithamy.eventbrite.com.au 8.30am / Free / Youth+ SATURDAY 26 The Music of Pink Floyd 25 Year Anniversary Cairns Convention Centre www.cairnsconvention.com.au 8.00pm / $57 / Ages 15+ Cairns Festival Grand Parade Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Family Cairns Festival Fireworks Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.30pm / Free / Family SUNDAY 27 Neruda Centre of Contemporary Arts www.centre-of-contemporaryarts-cairns.com.au 4.30pm / $15 / Youth+

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FOR YOUR CHANCE To WIN, COMPLETE & mail TO: PakMag Colour In June 2017 PO Box 7433, Cairns QLD 4870 Win a Pop’lol Pilot Pen Prize Pack. The new Pop’lol range of gel ink pens from Pilot Pen Australia contains pigment water-based ink, which has been formulated to create more intense and vibrant colours. Pop’lol glides on smoothly, is fade resistant and is incredibly vivid. Competition closes 31/08/2017 36 August 2017 | www.pakmag.com.au

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WHAT’S ON AUG AUG SUNDAY 27

Prep Open Day Peace Lutheran College www.plc.qld.edu.au 9.00am / Free / Family

Seafood Buffet Dinner Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / $39.50 / Family

Family Film Night: Blinky Bill Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.00pm / Free / Family

Long Lunch, Good Music Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 12.00pm / Free / Family

Cairns Pop-Up Office Cairns Central www.ato.gov.au 9.00am / Free

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

Instagram for Business Workshop with Cass Olholm The Young Entrepreneurs Project instawithcass.eventbrite.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Youth+

Cairns Festival Family Film Night: Three Wise Cousins Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.00pm / Free / Family

THURSDAY 31

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Diary of a Wombat Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 6.00pm / $17.85 / Ages 3 - 9

Diary of a Wombat Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com.au 10.00am & 1.00pm / $17.85 / Ages 3 - 9

Carnival on Collins Collins Ave & Cairns Botanic Gardens www.cairnsfest.com.au 9.00am / Free / Family

REGULAR MARKETS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mt Sheridan Plaza Community Markets Mount Sheridan Plaza mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family Cairns Festival Family Concert Festival Stage, Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 4.00pm / Free / Family TUESDAY 29 Surburban Satellites Sugarworld Parklands www.cairnsfest.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Family WEDNESDAY 30 Peace Lutheran College –

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

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

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

Troppo by Circa Munro Martin Parklands www.ticketlink.com.au 5.00pm / $26.25 / Family Jazz Under the Stars Flecker Gardens www.cairnsfest.com.au 5.30pm / $15 / Family

Tanks Art Centre Markets Date: Last Sunday of the month (Apr to Nov excluding Aug) Time: From 9.00am - 2.00pm Location: Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill Tolga markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse Yungaburra Markets Date: 4th Saturday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Park

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

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REGULAR EVENTS CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS Tiny Tots Days: Weekdays (During school term) Time/Cost: 9.00am - 12.00pm, $7 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 Tiny Tots Days: Everyday Times: 9.00am - 12.00pm during school term, 9.00am - 4.00pm on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

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

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

Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Location: 98 Birch St, Manunda Cost: Free (or gold coin donation) Contact: 4032 6800 LIBRARIES Storytime Location: Edmonton Library Days: 1st Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Gordonvale Library Days: 1st Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Manunda Library Days: 1st Wednesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Stratford Library Days: 2nd Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: City Library Days: Wednesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Babinda Library Days: 3rd Monday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Smithfield Library Days: Tuesdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am

Location: Stratford Library Days: 3rd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Manunda Library Days: 4th Tuesday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: City Library Days: 4th Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am Free First 5 Forever Program Bopping Babies Parents and Bubs aged 3 - 12 months.

Bookings required.

Movers & Groovers Parents and toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required.

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

Bookings required.

Hartbeeps Toddlers Parents and toddlers aged 1 - 5 years.

Bookings required.

Play Connect Grow Supported Playgroup for Children 0 - 5 years

Location: Smithfield Library Days: 2nd Thursday of the month Times: 10.30am - 11.00am

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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

Active Living Aqua Aerobics

Days: Mondays Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon

UNITING CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE

Days: Wednesdays Time: 9.30am - 10.30am Location: Muddy’s Playground

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

Monday Read Club

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

Active Living Mumbalates

Days: Saturdays Time: 8.00am - 9.00am Location: Aqua Café by the Lagoon

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE

Baby Rhyme Times

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

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

No bookings required.

Location: Earlville Library Days: Thursdays Times: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Smithfield Library Days: Mondays during school term Times: 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Active Living Zumba Fitness

Active Living Fitness Playground

Active Living Pilates Days: Tuesdays Time: 6.30am - 7.30am Location: Lagoon Deck

Days: Saturdays Time: 9.00am - 10.00am Location: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon TOBRUK MEMORIAL POOL Free Aqua Playgroup for 3 – 6 Month Olds: Gentle intro to water lead by a fully qualified teacher.

Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Times: 10.00am – 10.30am Aqua Natal: Cairns exclusive mums to be and new mums water fitness.

Active Living Beach Volleyball

Days: Wednesdays Times: 5.30pm – 6.30pm

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

Location: 370 Sheridan Street Contact: 4051 2604 tobrukswim@belgravialeisure.com.au

Challenges For Children

Physical disabilities in children STORY Nicole Brown - Occupational Therapist

Children that have physical disabilities often have difficulties participating in everyday activities such as walking, playing, dressing themselves, and going to school. A physical disability can be any condition that impacts on a person’s normal body movement and control.

What are common types of physical disabilities?

Common physical disabilities include cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and spinal or acquired brain injuries.

Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects movement and posture. It is a permanent life-long condition, but generally does not worsen over time. It is due to damage to the developing brain either during pregnancy or shortly after birth. There are different types of cerebral palsy including

boys. Muscular dystrophy is a progressive condition which means it gets worse over time, and there is no cure. Most children who have Duchene Muscular Dystrophy are in wheelchairs by the time they reach adolescence.

People with spinal or acquired brain injuries can have difficulties with moving certain body parts depending on the location of the injury.

Children with physical disabilities may present with other conditions including hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain), scoliosis (curvatures of spine) and bone and joint deformities (due to differences in growth).

How do physical disabilities occur?

Physical disabilities can be caused by a number of different factors including;

•• spastic quadriplegia- affects movement in both arms and both legs

•• inherited or genetic conditions such as muscular dystrophy,

•• diplegia- affects movement in both legs

•• congenital (present from birth) such as spina bifida or some types of cerebral palsy,

•• hemiplegia- affects movement on one side of the body •• ataxia- affects balance and coordination Spina bifida occurs during pregnancy when the spinal cord does not fully close. Children with spina bifida may have paralysis or weakness and/or sensory loss. They also can have difficulties with bowel and bladder control.

Muscular dystrophy occurs when muscles that control movement start to weaken. There are different types of muscular dystrophy however the most common is Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, which occurs mainly in

•• serious illness or injury that affects the brain including meningitis, spinal cord injury or acquired brain injury (stroke, near drowning, trauma to head).

The Role of Allied Health Professionals To assist children with physical disabilities in achieving independence and developing functional skills.

In addition to medical professionals, allied health professionals form part of the healthcare team.

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interventions to improve a child’s strength, balance and movement including walking, being able to transfer (lie to sit, sit to stand) and of course running, jumping, hopping and skipping. Physiotherapists work with the child and their family to incorporate exercises to strengthen muscles and train correct movements in the developing child to prevent deformity and improve function. Physiotherapists also train the caregivers in how to safely lift and position the child to prevent caregiver injuries.

Occupational therapists assist children with physical disabilities to participate in everyday activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting, playing and school activities such as drawing and writing. Occupational therapists use a variety of play-based activities to practice these skills and provide recommendations on changing the activity to make it easier, or provide equipment to make the activity achievable. For example, occupational therapists will trial equipment for seating, feeding and hygiene activities that assist the child to be supported, safe and able to participate in the activity if possible.

Occupational therapists will work on the child’s ability to engage in age appropriate play including early object play (banging, casting and posting toys) to construction play (building blocks and Lego) and even imaginative play.

Speech pathologists work with children who have physical disabilities to help them communicate and address feeding and drinking difficulties.

Communication is such an important skill in everyday life and is at times affected by physical disabilities.

Speech pathologists also assess and prescribe the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems when a child has complex communication needs (for example, a speech generating device, or a communication app for a tablet device).

Other health professionals that work with children with physical impairments include; •• Orthotists who fabricate foot orthoses to help with walking and prevent deformities of the feet.

•• Psychologists who assist with supporting a child’s emotional health, addressing complex behavioural problems and supporting thinking and learning.

•• Audiologists who assess hearing difficulties.

•• Ophthalmologist who assess vision difficulties.

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Equipment that Children with Physical Disabilities May Need Depending on the child’s age and level of disability there are various pieces of equipment that may assist the child to participate in daily activities.

These include standing frames to promote muscle strength and postural control, walkers to develop gait and support mobility, and wheelchairs to provide mobility for those who are unable to walk. Seating systems are often required to maintain good posture for attending to everyday activities such as eating, doing schoolwork or playing and also assist with preventing deformities due to muscle weakness. Showering and toileting equipment is required at times to keep the child and caregiver safe during these daily tasks, in addition to promoting the child’s independence within these personal activities.

Other equipment such as modified play equipment and communication devices are also available to enhance a child’s ability to engage in everyday life.

Going to school with a physical disability Going to school can host a number of challenges for children with physical disabilities. Legislation such as the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and Disability Standards for Education (2005) provide schools with guidelines on how to support students with disabilities in attending and achieving at school. Schools in Australia have specialist support from teachers and allied health professionals to assist with meeting the educational needs of the individual. There are often specialist teachers and facilities available to assist children.

Examples of what support schools are required to provide include adjustments to curriculum, assessment modifications, assistive technology such as software to support learning (e.g. voice to text, predictive text) and accessible buildings and facilities.

Children with physical disabilities have difficulties with moving or controlling their body. However, with the support, assistance and acceptance from the wider community these children are able to engage in everyday activities to learn, develop and achieve!

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Spaghetti-Ville What you’ll need: •• Cooked cold spaghetti •• A large plastic container •• Toys to complete your town and toy plastic food Creating the perfect storm: 1. Set up your town in a large plastic container.

2. Let your little one’s imagination go wild as they ‘rain’ the spaghetti down onto the town. Your child will love watching the town disappear in the cold, slippery spaghetti.

3. When the town is drenched in spaghetti, if you want to take it one step further; ‘hail’ down toy food on your Spaghetti-Ville.

4. This activity can be a little messy; we suggest washing the toys used, in warm soapy water to remove any spaghetti residue.

Rainbow Ball Slime Note: Rainbow Ball Slime is not edible.

You will need: •• A bowl •• 2 cups of craft glue •• 1 cup of shaving cream •• ¼ cup of liquid starch •• Rainbow sprinkles Creating rainbows: 1. Combine craft glue and shaving cream in a bowl. Add the liquid starch and mix until the mixture becomes fluffy (Note: If your mixture seems too sticky, add in more liquid starch) 2. Empty mixture onto a smooth surface and knead until combined.

Let the mixture sit for 10 seconds before folding it in half, repeat this step until the mixture forms into a slime texture.

3. Lay the slime out and add rainbow sprinkles onto the surface.

4. Let the rainbow-making begin by stretching and folding the slime to create an explosion of rainbow streaks.

Glitter Galore Bottles What you’ll need: •• Empty plastic bottle •• Glitter glue (in your chosen colour) •• Hot water (from tap, not boiling) •• Glitter (we suggest using jumbo for better coverage) •• Hot glue gun •• Funnel How to: 1. Remove the label from the plastic bottle.

2. Pour the entire bottle of glitter glue into the bottle. Using a funnel, add hot water into the bottle, stopping 5cm below the top. Add 3 tablespoons of glitter into the bottle.

3. Hot glue the lid on the bottle (ensure the seal is secure).

Celebrate

TAKE YOUR NEXT PARTY TO THE SKIES Time flies when you’re having fun, and before you know it, your little one’s birthday makes a landing. So why not throw them a party that will really take off?

•• Cotton balls

Suitcase Rush Game

•• Craft glue

You’ll need:

Boarding Passes

Method:

•• String

•• Holiday items (clothes etc) Method:

1. Using a pencil, draw an outline of a cloud onto the white cardboard.

Carefully, cut out the cloud.

Invite your guests with their very own boarding pass invitation, make sure to include the ‘take off’ time (party start time) as well as their destination (party address).

1. Have the party separated into two teams and form two lines.

Set two suitcases with clothes outside of the case running distance in front of each team.

2. Repeat steps one and two to create your desired number of clouds.

Fluffy cloud display

2. Have each team send a player to pack the case and bring it back to the start of the line to then unpack.

3. Add a layer of glue onto one side of the cloud cut out and stick on cotton balls, making sure to fill the entire surface with no gaps.

By following the steps below, you can create a magical array of clouds in your very own living room.

3. The next player must re-pack the suitcase and run to the other end, to repeat the cycle. The first team to make it back to the starting person wins!

4. When dried completely, attach each cloud with tape to a piece of string, and hang in desired spot.

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Young Entrepreneur

The Dye’s the Limit for Young Cairns Entrepreneur When Emma Gelling started her hairdressing business, she didn’t set out to become a successful entrepreneur. She just wanted to be able to able to work alongside being a great mum to her son Jett.

Unfortunately, in spite of the love of her job, being employed meant that she couldn’t have the flexibility she felt she needed. So Emma got to work. Her husband set up a mini salon in their house and she opened her doors to clients.

Now, three years later, Emma Gelling is the Young Entrepreneurs Project Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Cairns Business Women of the Year Awards 2017.

She has moved into her own premises, Studio 78 in Sheridan Street, and employs another senior stylist.

Being a working mum has its challenges. Going from a fully-stocked salon to working from home was different.

“I used to ask everyone what colour they were planning, because I couldn’t afford to have them all.” She looks back at those times fondly, as it shows how hard she has worked over the past three years to get to where she is now.

Emma attributes her success partly to being organised.

“I use a planner, and this is my advice to any mums who are thinking about going into business. We plan and schedule everything. Jett is now in Year 2, and has school and extra-curricular activities that I need to keep track of so I can work out my available hours and prioritise what I need and want to do.”

Photography: Earthbound Images by Kate Stoter

She believes it is important to learn from your mistakes in business. “Setting trading hours, or work hours is important if you’re a working mum, and want to have some work-life balance.” It is easy to think that if you can’t see a client straight away that they’ll go somewhere else. “I used to say yes all the time, but if you’re good at what you do, people will wait a little while to see you.”

Five months after starting her business, Emma sought out support from other women in business. She found Mums On The Go (MOTG), which at the time had regular attendances of 8 or 9. The network has grown with her, and have recently celebrated their 3rd birthday with a core group of about 35 mums working for themselves.

In the beginning, she found the help and mentoring she received was amazing “everyone was so generous with sharing their experiences and advice”. Emma is now the vice president and enjoys being able to give back, and mentor others both in this network and by taking up other volunteering opportunities. “I have started to do talks at schools, and for job network providers. It’s great for my professional development, and the feedback I’ve gotten is that my story is inspiring for some of the young people in the audience.”

The best thing about being an entrepreneur? “Being able to work in the areas I love. I love colouring blondes, and enhancing natural beauty. If I worked for someone, I might not get the flexibility to focus on one style. Now, I get to focus on my blondes and creating beautiful hairstyles for the classical and boho brides.”

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Gift Guide

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Featured products, reviews and prizes. Visit www.pakmag.com.au for your chance to win!

CapHat™ RRP $22.99, www.caphat.com.au CapHat™ (as seen on Shark Tank) is a unique, award winning, one size fits all attachment that simply fits over your favourite cap or hat to provide ultimate UPF45 sun protection and are suitable for the whole family. They have grip tabs for wind or glare and can be dipped in water for an awesome cooling effect.

Captain Jack Beard Co Beard Oil RRP $34.95, www.captainjackbeardco.com.au Captain Jack Beard Co. is a boutique men's grooming label which specialise in blending high quality artisan beard oils. A unique blend of five different oils and irresistible fragrances Captain Jack's Beard Oil will not only maintain a fresh and healthy beard but also protect and nourish the skin underneath. Captain Jack Beard Oil can also be used as a facial oil if you don't support a full beard or a pre shaving oil to soften the skin and hair. With new fragrances and matching balms coming soon, Captain Jack will make the perfect gift this Father’s Day!

Muck Boots Chore Classic Mid Boot RRP $129.95, www.muckboots.com.au The Original Muck Boot Company is heralded as one of the most innovative and comfortable boot brands taking the world by storm. The range caters for every Man, merging comfort, style and high performance with every boot delivering 100% waterproof protection.

No matter the purpose, all footwear is designed to tackle tough conditions in work, agriculture, gardening, construction and all trade professions making them the perfect Fathers Day gift.

The Chore Classic Boot provides a comfortable style of boot leading the Men’s range as the best seller. With 5mm Neoprene comfort, a durable lightweight rubber outsole and a steel shank for additional arch support, this boot is built to handle the toughest of jobs.

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Featured products, reviews and prizes.

Visit www.pakmag.com.au for your chance to win!

Brenniston’s Motor Vehicle First Aid Kit RRP $35.48, www.brenniston.com.au Brenniston’s Motor Vehicle First Aid Kit will ensure Dad’s ready for anything. Purpose-built for roadside emergencies like bleeds, burns and post-accident shock, this kit will fit safely under his car seat or glove box.

Designed and produced in Australia for quality and reliability, he’ll never leave home without it.

Milkman Grooming Co Spring Rider After Shave Serum RRP $40.00, www.milkmanaustralia.com Milkman Grooming Co's new “Spring Rider” After Shave Serum combines a moisturiser with an alcohol-free after shave. With ingredients like witch hazel, aloe vera and allantoin, it contains some of the most sought-after post shave ingredients but is also packed with the kind of high-end moisturisers and anti-oxidants you would usually expect to see in a much more expensive day cream including hyaluronic acid, kakadu plum extract, beta glucan plus vitamins E and B5.

At only RRP $40.00 it makes the perfect gift for Father’s Day. www.milkmanaustralia.com. Milkman Grooming Co products are also at Shaver Shop.@milkmanaustralia #milkmanaustralia #springrider @shavershopau #shavershop

Prickly Pete Underwear Trunks by Funky Trunks RRP $19.95, www.funkytrunks.com Famous for its bold, bright prints, Funky Trunks has added an exciting new design to its underwear collection; Prickly Pete.

With a self-lined pouch for greater support, a smooth waist and generous stretch around the leg, these trunks are so comfortable; you’ll forget you’re wearing them! And considering they are the first item you slip into in the morning and the last you take off at night; that has to be a good thing.

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Buckle 1922 Father's Day gift pack RRP $97.00, www.shopbuckle.com.au Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with Buckle 1922’s collection of men’s fashion accessories. Buckle has a range of cufflinks, lapel pins and bow ties that make the perfect affordable gift for Dad. Enter now for your chance to win a Buckle 1922 Father’s Day gift pack valued at $97.00 Each prize pack includes: Buckle Bow Tie – RRP $39.00, Buckle Lapel Pin – RRP $29.00 and Buckle Cufflinks – RRP $29.00

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Eat, Stay, play Play

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Affordable family dining with a million-dollar view

With family visiting us from Victoria and the school holiday rain finally easing, we thought why not head out for dinner to our family favourite, Suprimo on the Marina?

Having a young family with three kids four and under, it’s not often we drag our mob out of the house for an evening meal. But a night on the waterfront sounded like the perfect way to end the day.

Greeted by super-friendly owner, Mikey, we were made to feel welcome as our noisy tribe was seated without a flinch from the staff. They made us feel at home as our kids switched chairs, wiggled around, spilled a drink and promptly requested some chicken nuggets and apple juice. All before 5.30pm!

The kids loved seeing the boats in the Marina and colouring their activity books as we ordered our entrées and mains. It was a tough call choosing between all the delicious options on the menu. From pizza to pasta, salads and steaks, a range of seafood and chicken delights, and a lunch and dinner specials menu with burgers, house-made lasagne and even a butter chicken dish. There was honestly something for everyone.

We eventually narrowed it down and were not disappointed with our choices. For entrée we went with the cheesy garlic bread and the arancini balls which came with the most delicious bolognaise sauce. Lucky we ordered two of the garlic breads as this was a massive hit with the kids and for just $2.40 how could we afford not to?

For mains we chose a meat lovers pizza, mixed grill and Thai beef salad. The chicken on the pizza was marinated in a delicious tandoori sauce and the base was so perfectly thin and crispy. Hubby loved the array of meats and the substantial serving size of the mixed grill.

I had never heard of a cheese kransky so that was a bit of a highlight. The warm, rich dressing on the salad was so enjoyable and the amount of beef in the dish was extremely generous.

It was a very pleasant surprise to see that the chicken nuggets were made in-house with real chicken breast - the adults snuck a few too, and loved them as much as the kids! The kids’ drinks also came in paper cups so I didn’t have to worry about them smashing. They’ve really thought of everything!

I’m definitely a mum who loves a deal and boy does Suprimo know how to do a deal. Kids’ meals for $9.90 including a drink and a pancake is a dream come true, and (I’m going to keep this one in the memory bank for those nights when I just can’t bring myself to drag everyone out for dinner) $19.95 for 2 large pizzas and a garlic bread takeaway! I actually had to clarify this with Mikey because I couldn’t believe my eyes!

We certainly love Suprimo for family dining and absolutely recommend you head down there for a delicious, affordable and enjoyable meal and meet Mikey and his team.

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Healthy Recipes

HEALTHY RECIPES

Baked Falafel Nourish Bowls

Raspberry Matcha Muffins

Falafel Ball Ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup of dried chickpeas, soaked and cooked 5 cloves of garlic 1 lemon, juiced 1 ½ tbsp of apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp of buckwheat flour Two big handfuls of fresh parsley 2 tsp of ground cumin 1 tsp of salt 2 tsp chilli flakes

½ cup of spelt flour ½ cup of banana flour 1/3 cup of coconut sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp matcha powder (optional) ½ ripe banana mashed (about 1/3 of a cup) 1 tbsp of rice malt syrup ¾ cup of milk (rice, coconut, soy, almond) 1 tsp vanilla powder 1 - 1 ½ cups of frozen raspberries

Nourish Bowl Ideas Brown rice, hummus, cucumber, hulled tahini, avocado, greens, cherry tomatoes, parsley, mushrooms and shallots. The possibilities are endless.

Method

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In a bowl, mix your flours, baking powder and coconut sugar.

Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a baking tray.

Throw together all falafel ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until combined but still slightly chunky. Using your hands, form balls and transfer them to the baking tray, pressing down to flatten slightly. Bake for about 30 minutes or until browned on either side, flipping them after 15 minutes.

Assemble the bowls with your vegetables, falafels, brown rice, a dollop of hummus, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a drizzle of tahini.

Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease and line a muffin tin.

In a separate bowl, mash the banana and mix it with the rice malt syrup, milk of choice and vanilla.

Add the raspberries to the dry mixture, coating them in the flour, then pour the dry into the wet and mix until just combined.

Spoon into muffin tin and bake for 35- 40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Recipes bought to you by The Source Bulk Foods. You can pick up quality, fresh ingredients for these recipes from The Source Bulk Foods. For more gorgeous recipes pick up The Source Bulk Foods free Winter Recipes cook book in store. Check them out on Facebook: /TheSourceBulkFoodsCairns Recipes created by Madeleine Lumley. Check her out on instagram @madeleinelumley.

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Business

WHAT’S NEWS IN BUSINESS BUSINESS NEWS Pacific Toyota Shows off its all New Showroom Pacific Toyota has just undergone a complete rebuild of their Lexus and Toyota showrooms, as well as major renovations to the parts and service departments. Overall their new dealership is a more accurate representation of the world’s leading car brand.

This complete rebuild has allowed Pacific Toyota to design the dealership to better suit today’s modern vehicle purchase experience. The team at Pacific Toyota knows that purchasing a car is a big investment and they aim to ensure you enjoy your purchasing experience. They offer a comfortable and more accommodating guest lounge with a family friendly kids room, so that parents can have a stress free new car shopping experience, while their children are entertained.

Pacific Toyota understands that with North Queensland’s all year round, summery weather it is essential to have a showroom that can allow them to display up to 20 new vehicles. They also offer a touchscreen display that allows you to build your new car with your desired features and colours. When it’s time to collect your new vehicle at Pacific Toyota the more personal experience continues with their individual delivery bays.

The Parts and Service team is also enjoying a new working environment with a raised workshop roof and increased capacity, with additional working bays and new tooling to ensure Pacific Toyota continues to offer the best in repairs and after sales service.

Make sure you pop on down to Pacific Toyota and check out their all new showroom at 235 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns.

You can speak with one of their friendly team members there or by calling 4030 7444 or you can browse online at www.pacifictoyota.com.au

Business Event CBWC August Luncheon Date: Tuesday, 8 August 2017 Time: 11.30-2.00pm Venue: Pullman Reef Hotel Casino More Info: www.cbwc.org.au Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE, is a tears-in-your-eyes funny keynote speaker who teaches people to be more resilient and resourceful. Tim has spoken at over 2,000 events worldwide from Texas to Tasmania and was

selected by Meeting Planners Magazine as one of the “Best speakers ever seen or heard on the main stage.”

Powerful motivational leadership exists in individuals at every level of every type of organisation, however; becoming an effective motivational leader is a choice and a talent. Just as any skill or talent can be developed, so can anyone who truly desires to become an exceptional motivational leader and Leadership: Tao of Humour is a GREAT way to get things started!

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BUSINESS BUZZ HAVE YOU HEARD?

Family Law: Is Romance Dead?

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School’s Open Day

STORY Solicitor Bonnie-Brooke Stevenson, Marino Lawyers

Cairns Hinterland Steiner School (CHSS) invites everybody to attend their Open Day on Saturday, 19 August from 10.00am – 4.00pm.

Visit the school, meet the staff and students, marvel at the students’ work, be entertained and enjoy a variety of food and games.

Legally, there is no romance in the giving of an engagement ring.

The Australian courts likened the giving of a ring to entering into a contract which creates a commercial bargain of sorts. The giving of the ring being the deposit on a contract and the marriage and relationship being the fulfilment of that contract. The courts have held that the contract is broken:

CHSS is nestled amongst 42 acres of beautiful rainforest in Kuranda (approximately 20 kilometres from Cairns). The School boasts an early childhood complex, a primary and a secondary campus with single-stream classes from Class One to Ten, a large multi-purpose hall, library and kitchen complex, as well as a sports oval.

At CHSS they seek to remove competitive pressures inherent in many educational establishments. They prefer to see each child reach their full potential and express their own uniqueness and individuality. It is the teacher’s role to kindle a love of learning through creative, caring and inspired teaching practice.

The Steiner Curriculum and the mainstream curriculum essentially cover the same work; the key difference is in the teaching approach, methods and timing, rather than subject content. The curriculum presented to students at Steiner schools worldwide is unique in that artistic subjects are given equal time and attention alongside, and within, academic subjects to ensure that each child gains real skills in the areas of art, music, drama and handwork which they can use throughout their lives.

If you would like further information or would like to arrange a school tour, you can contact the school on 4093 8809 or visit www.chss.qld.edu.au

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a. if the person receiving a ring in contemplation of marriage refuses to fulfil the conditions of the gift, they must return the ring; b. if one person refuses to carry out their promise of commitment without justification, they cannot then demand the return of the ring; c. if the engagement is ended by mutual consent, then in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, the engagement ring and similar gifts must be returned by each party to the other.

If there is a ‘legal justification’ for a partner’s refusal to carry out their promise of marriage (such as violence or an affair) then the partner breaking off the relationship may not have to return the ring.

Whilst there is no specific law in relation to the return or otherwise of engagement rings, the most common way in which a ring is dealt with is as property under the Family Law Act 1975 (as amended).

An engagement ring will become part of the property settlement and the value of the ring will form part of the party’s property pool. Depending on how the settlement pans out, you may be able to keep the ring, even if your ex-partner demands that you return it. It is only cost effective for parties to dispute the value of items of significant value such as real property, share portfolios, superannuation or investments and any item of significant value.

If your engagement ring was purchased for a modest sum of say $3,000, it is likely the real second-hand value is much less, usually around one tenth of the purchase price, and it is unlikely that the parties nor the court would include the ring in the property pool as a separate item. It may simply form part of the parties 'personal effects' as the legal fees would amount to more than the value of the ring itself if the pair continues to quarrel over it. If you have been given a 35-carat diamond ring, however it is very likely that the argument over such a beautiful item of jewellery will be far more than sentimental.

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SENSORY GARDENS With the Block’s Caro and Kingi Have your little one smelling, tasting, seeing, hearing and feeling their way through the back yard, as they learn and explore with their senses. Sensory gardens are perfect for both small children and children with special needs to explore their environment.

Sound: Try using crunchy gravel, wind chimes, and moving water within your garden, as they bring a variety of different sounds. Consider growing nectar plants to introduce birds in your garden as they produce the wonderful sound of nature.

When planning a sensory garden for your little one, it’s important to think about a suitable layout that your child can make the most of. We suggest having planters at a reachable height for your child, as well as incorporating elements such as benches and paths for them to follow and enjoy the garden in comfort.

Why not create your very own garden instrument, from old cake tins to pots and pans? Your child will love using these everyday utensils as they explore the different sounds they produce.

Sight: Create walkways that wind through you garden to invite visitors to slow down and explore the garden at leisure. Be creative with planter boxes, use things like old shoes or tins to create an interesting eyecatching display.

Touch: From furry mosses to velvety leaves, exploring the different textures nature has to offer is one sure-fire way bring an element of touch into the garden. We suggest growing plants that are hardy and that can handle being touched, and staying away from spikey or prickly plants like rose thorns or cacti as they can be dangerous to your little one.

Taste: Let your child discover the different tastes nature has to offer, from rosemary to strawberries, growing your own edible garden can be a fun learning experience for both you and your child. However, we suggest sectioning off this ‘taste’ area so your little one knows what is to taste and what is for their other senses.

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PARALYSIS TICKS: ONE BITE CAN KILL STORY Jane Quinn

One of the biggest concerns facing pet owners in the Cairns region is the risk of tick paralysis.

In Australia, around 75,000 dogs and cats are paralysed by these deadly ticks each year. The paralysis tick is found mostly on the eastern coast of Australia, from Far North Queensland to Northern Victoria. In Far North Queensland these ticks are more prevalent from June to December, but cases do occur all year round.

Areas of natural bushland, creeks, etc. which harbour native animals, particularly bandicoots, are the most likely areas where paralysis ticks are found.

How does the tick cause paralysis?

When a paralysis tick crawls onto pets or other animals (called the host), they wander over the body before attaching to feed.

During feeding the tick releases a neurotoxin called Holocyclotoxin, which is excreted from the tick’s salivary glands, into the host.

This toxin blocks the cells of the central nervous system causing life-threatening paralysis.

Symptoms of tick paralysis include:

•• Weakness, wobbly walk, lack of coordination which leads to paralysis.

paralysis or death. Early diagnosis and treatment gives your pet the best chance of recovery.

•• Panting, grunting or difficulty breathing.

How to prevent tick paralysis:

•• Collapse and sudden death.

The host animal usually shows no signs of illness for approximately four days after the tick attaches, however, once they begin to show symptoms they can deteriorate very rapidly.

What to do if you find a tick or your pet begins showing symptoms: •• Contact your vet urgently for advice and an appointment.

•• Search your pet thoroughly for a tick paying particular attention to the head, neck and shoulder area.

•• If found, remove the tick by firmly grasping the tick between the thumb and finger. Firmly tug the tick out. It’s a good idea to keep the tick for identification at the vets.

•• Do NOT give any food, water or medications by mouth as animals affected by tick paralysis cannot swallow correctly.

•• Loss of appetite.

•• Keep your pet calm and in a cool place until you visit the vet.

•• Retching, coughing, choking and vomiting.

Ticks can be difficult to find, and pets can quickly progress to severe

•• Change in voice or bark.

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1. Keep your pet’s coat short longer haired dogs and cats are more susceptible to tick paralysis as it’s hard to find ticks on them, especially if they are knotted or matted.

2. Avoid high-risk areas such as bushland, creeks, long grass, etc.

Lawn maintenance is essential in reducing tick populations.

3. Search your pet daily for ticks thoroughly search your pet’s skin and coat every day, even if tick control has been used. Ticks or tick craters can be felt as lumps on the skin surface.

4. Use a preventative tick control the use of products specifically designed for tick control can greatly reduce the risk of tick paralysis. As there are many tick prevention products on the market, it’s important to discuss what product is best for your pet with your veterinarian or veterinary nurse before purchase.

For more information on tick paralysis or advice on the right tick prevention product for your pet contact either of our locations and chat to our experienced staff.