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08 Multiple Choice

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11 Financial Security 13 Start Your Engine

Townsville V8s

Hello and welcome to the July edition of PakMag.

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Education Series 2015

Can you believe half the school year is finished and it’s the school holidays again?!

In this edition we have a full guide of everything happening during the school holidays, plus tickets to give away to the V8’s in Townsville and to the Cairns Show.

My kids are so excited about the Cairns Show this year! Make sure you check out page 49 for our rundown on what to see and do. We will have our Parent's Room there and will also be running a “Treasure Hunt” competition for your chance to win AWESOME prizes! See inside for details.

Until next time, be safe during the holidays, enjoy and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

Bree x

19 Small Changes to Prep 21 Family Friendly Career

Family Day Care 23 Health

24 Well Being

27 Nursery Rhymes

Bump & Bub

28 Bump & Bub Products 31 What's On Guide 33 Mini Mag

41 Entertainment

43 School Holiday Guide

Bree James / PAKMAG Publisher

49 Cairns Show Guide Net Distribution Per Issue 10,000 CAB Publisher Statement Period ending 30th July 2015

50 Lego Party Ideas

Party Guide

53 What's New in Business 54 Business

55 Biz Index

57 Recipe Ideas 58 Eat Index Pakmag Cairns p 4053 3331 F 4053 3350 E admin@pakmag.com.au PO BOX 7433 Cairns QLD 4870 FB www.facebook.com/PakMagCairns T #pakmag On the Cover Model Jessica, Jake and Ben Honeyball Photography Blue Click Photography web www.blueclickphotography.com Disclaimer No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole without the expressed permission of the editor. Whilst the greatest of care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press, readers are advised to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions.

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Events Extraordinaire Kelly

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59 Boatshed Cairns

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60 Beautiful Bathrooms

Home 63 Home Products 64 Snapped

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It represents the simplest and perhaps most comforting notion - 'life is a circle and can be embraced whatever stage you’re at.'

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Multiple Choice

By Jenna Gallina

Can you really boost your chances of having more than one?

DID YOU KNOW? • The most popular twin baby names in 2014 were Ella and Emma, Olivia and Sophia, Madison and Mason, Ethan and Emma, Jacob and Joshua and Ethan and Evan.

• Some favourite celebrities are actually twins – Scarlett Johansson has a twin brother named Hunter, Gisele Bundchen has a twin sister, Patricia, Vin Diesel has a twin brother named Paul Vincent and Ashton Kutcher has a twin brother, Michael.

• Nigeria has the highest rates of multiples with more identical twins than fraternal, while China has one of the lowest with multiple births occurring one in 300 births.

• Nearly half of twins invent their own languages. This “secret language of twins” is known as ideoglossia. And watching them communicate in secret twin baby speak has got to be one of the sweetest things in the world!

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You may have heard that if you have twins in the family, you have a better chance of having multiples yourself. But is there any truth to this?

Apparently, there is! In fact, what you eat, how you conceive and even how tall you are may increase your chances of having more than one.

According to the Australian Multiple Birth Association, twins represent 2 per cent of the total Australian population while triplets (and higher order multiples) make up .02 per cent. So what factors play a role in having multiples?

Your age Fertility research indicates that twin pregnancies are more common in mothers who are over 35 years of age.

Your genes Yes, twins do run in the family, but only fraternal twins. Identical twins can occur in any family. What’s the difference? Fraternal twins develop when two separate eggs are fertilised and implant in the uterus. Identical twins form when a single fertilised egg splits into two genetically identical parts.

Your conception method Yes, it is true that having fertility assistance such as in-vitro fertilisation can result in more than one egg being released, but this certainly isn’t the case for all mums of multiples.

Your choice of contraception On the pill or just stopped taking it?

Chances are, you could be seeing more than one heartbeat at that first ultrasound.

Your weaning approach Breastfeeding an older baby or toddler has said to increase your chance of having twins due to the extra prolactin produced when feeding a child.

Your diet Some studies suggest that women who eat a lot of dairy are more likely to carry twins. Other foods on the multiple meal plan? Sweet potatoes, oysters and green leafy vegetables.

Your height and weight There have even been studies that suggest taller women tend to conceive more twins as well as women with a BMI greater than 30.

Go figure.

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Meet our Cairns Multiple Mums

Double (or triple) the love for these local mums who share what life is really like with two (or three) of a kind.

Anita Hodgkison Who are you mummy to and how old are they? Thomas, who is nearly five, and three year old fraternal twin girls, Tennielle and Stephanie.

Annette Jarrett Who are you mummy to and how old are they? Alex and Cameron, who are five years old.

Jenny Honeyball Who are you mummy to and how old are they? Lily, who is 10 and my little trio are Jessica, Jake and Ben who are seven years old.

Any advice for parents expecting multiples? Have a great support network, communicate with your partner, have frozen meals and pick a routine that works for you.

What has been the most memorable moment so far?

Looking into their crib on the day after they were born and seeing one of them kissing the forehead of the other.

Describe life with twins in three words: Love, hectic and routine.

Describe life with twins in three words: Crazy, hectic and amazing.

Describe life with triplets in three words: Fun, busy and rewarding.

What’s something you wish people without multiples would understand: If you see a mum or dad with multiples sometimes ask if they need a hand because we do not always ask.

What’s something you wish people without multiples would understand: Having two children close together is NOT the same as having twins - you still got a break in between.

What’s something you wish people without multiples would understand: Parents with multiples are blessed.

one. After all, you are carrying an extra placenta, extra amniotic fluid and extra maternal body fluid, not to mention the extra little bundle of joy!

Try not to focus on the extra weight gain – your body is doing exactly what it needs to do.

you are still pregnant. The AMBA has grown to a membership of over 3,500 families Australia-wide, ranging from expectant parents to parents of adult multiples over the past 40 years. All mums who sign up will get a free box of Huggies nappies (that’s your first box down…only 2000 more to buy!)

Mum to Multiples?

Yes, finding out you are carrying two or more little babies can be overwhelming. But all mums to multiples would agree that raising twins or triplets comes with a plethora of positives – your child will have a playmate for life, you are in for double the fun and you get to experience twice (or triple) the cuddles, kisses and “I Love You Mummy’s.”

What more could you want?

Regardless of whether you are having one or three, motherhood comes with plenty of ups and downs. And multiple birth parents are not prone to feelings of stress and exhaustion. To fully enjoy this incredible time in your life, the Australian Multiple Birth Association shares these tips to help all parents prepare for life with more than one: Just grow with it You can certainly expect to gain more weight than a woman carrying just

Cherish every moment The aching back, the big belly, the constant nausea – yes, it can be unbearable, but remember that you are about to undertake the greatest journey of your life. And when you have your little babies in your arms, you will know it was worth every single stretchmark.

Accept help when you can Even superheros have sidekicks. Be sure to accept offers to babysit, to bring over meals, to change nappies.

This is the secret to being a super mum- know your limits.

Join forces with multiple mums Connect with your local Australian Multiple Birth Association club while

What has been the most memorable moment so far?

I think the best was holding all of them in my arms for the first time, knowing they were all healthy.

You can find your nearest AMBA club using AMBA's club finder www.amba.org.au/clubfinder Talking to other parents of multiples can make a massive difference to your mental health and coping skills.

Plus, it is always great to share a laugh with other mums who are up all night with two unsettled newborns, or cleaning two number threes simultaneously (ever changed a number six nappy?)

After all, laughter is the best medicine for sleep deprivation. And coffee.

Coffee works too.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING pakmag

Financial Security

in Four Steps Story Cyndy Mombelli, Financial Planner

Financial planning is about developing strategies to help you manage your financial affairs and meet your life goals – and the first step is to make sure you have access to the right advice.

If you could achieve your financial goals by simply putting money away in the bank, you wouldn’t need a financial plan. Unfortunately, life is a little more complex – it’s hard to understand the intricacies of investment, taxation and ever-changing rules and regulations, so you need professional assistance.

not as important as our health or our children’s education.

Yet many of us resist seeking advice, as if our financial future is

A financial planner will help you reach your goals; even if retirement may

We often decide to manage our financial affairs ourselves, or leave it to someone we know, however, most of us just do not have the time that is required to get it right.

1. Start with a personal budget Knowing exactly where your money is going every month can keep you out of debt, and can help you have funds on hand when those large expenses like rates, electricity, or car registration comes in.

3. Be Super smart Being aware of current legislation and opportunities to save tax and build wealth are also crucial to your financial plan. For example, Superannuation can be a great way to save for your financial future.

Contributing to Super as a ‘salary sacrifice’ contribution (pre-tax contribution) can not only assist in reducing your personal tax payable, but it can make a huge difference to your Super balance at retirement.

seem a lifetime away, the sooner

you start planning, the more likely you’ll be able to achieve financial

independence and peace of mind.

A good financial plan involves looking at your entire financial and personal situation, then developing a plan of action to take you in the direction you want to go for your future.

2. Secure your income The next important part about planning your financial future is to be sure you and your capacity to earn an income are well protected in case injury or sickness deems you unable to work for either short or long periods of time.

4. Rely on what you know With an unstable economy and Centrelink benefits up in the air, having enough money to comfortably survive after retirement is essential. While no one knows what the years to come will bring, having your own life under control can be a huge positive.

Personal financial planning leads to the ultimate goal - a comfortable retirement and the financial freedom to tick off the things that you’ve always wanted to do.

In the end, this is the most important reason to plan for your future.

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V8'S FEATURE

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& Win a Trip to the V8’s IN TOWNSVILLE North Queensland is set to heat up when the V8 Supercars arrive in Townsville this month.

The V8’s are always action-packed fun for everyone but this year you can expect even more adrenaline - pumping adventure, especially for the little ones.

The event will feature high octane V8 Supercar racing, quality support categories and a variety of entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Kids 12 and under receive free trackside admission with a paying adult.

What’s better than attending the Townsville 400? How about winning a three day Trackside pass for the entire family?

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Family Pass

You could win a family (family of four) three day Trackside Pass to the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 and two Disney merchandise packs for the kids.

Plus one lucky winner will win a family meet and greet with Mark “Frosty” Winterbottom.

Enter to WIN at pakmag.com.au

Top Five Family Attractions In addition to the races, auto shows, merchandise alley, helicopter rides and so much more, make sure you take a trip around the circuit and check out the various kid-friendly activities designed for children of all ages.

• The Disney Zone is back and bigger than ever with a brand new inflatable Disney Pixar Cars obstacle course that will have you bouncing off the walls and sliding down slopes. The Disney Zone will be in action Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm.

• The all new Cars Ice Racers ice rink will put your ice racing skills to the test!

• Get up close and meet Lightning McQueen and Mack the Transporter from Disney Pixar's Cars. Chill out and watch a movie in the cinema before testing your pedal power on the Cars race track.

• Check out the craft activities and interactive iPad zone for little gamers and puzzlers alike.

• Head into Lightning McQueen’s #1 Fan Zone for your kids' chance to win some great prizes.

Show off your best Lightning McQueen impressions, lend your voice to a scene from Cars or get creative and make your own #1 Fan video plus a whole heap more!

Race over to www.ticketek.com.au to book your tickets or for more information www.v8supercars.com.au Children 12 and under are FREE with a paying adult.

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EDUCATION SERIES

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Is Homework AN

Important Component to Your

Child’s learning?

All homework and no play makes children go crazy. Mums suspect it, children know it. Even some teachers and studies confirm that too much homework can be doing your children more harm than good.

The argument regarding the importance of homework continues to make the rounds in most households and schools. So how much is too much? And what role does it play in your children’s development at school?

The homework war Yes, homework can be beneficial to children. Common arguments for homework are that it promotes self-discipline, improves study skills and work habits, helps students be responsible and prepares them for the “real world”.

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It can also help bridge the gap between learning at home and learning at school and bring parents up to speed with the progress of their children.

However, homework can also be seen as irrelevant as it is not a direct reflection of the learning activities undertaken at school.

A recent inquiry from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development found strong evidence that homework had almost no academic benefit to primary-school students, although it may help them prepare for secondary school.

How to achieve the homework, life balance Bentley Park College teacher and mum, Samantha Olding, can see both sides of the coin.

“Although I may not agree with the homework that my children are receiving I will always assist them as homework provides them with great skills that will transcend into excellent study habits,” Olding tells us.

Children will develop an understanding that learning is not only important at school, but also valued at home.

“Homework can help children build on skills such as time management, organisation, preparation, responsibility and communication.

These are the lifelong skills that we want all children to be confident with.”

Doing school work at home can be incredibly valuable but it needs to be balanced. After a six hour day at school, most kids will want to come home and relax. Too much homework can cause children to resent school and worst of all, learning in general.

Finding that perfect balance between school work and homework is never

easy and it will vary depending on the child.

But, as a general guideline, how much homework is appropriate?

The “10 minute rule” Every state has different recommendations on homework and some schools across the nation have even introduced the homework opt out program where parents can choose to opt out of homework completely or cater the amount they would like their children to receive each day.

In Queensland there is a state school homework policy which recognises that the setting of homework must take into account the need for children to have a balanced lifestyle.

Some schools adapt the “10 minute rule” which recommends kids spend about 10 minutes per school night every year they’re in school. So a year one student would be doing 50 minutes a week while a year six student would be doing one hour a day or five hours per week.

Finding your child’s learning curve The average fifteen-year-old student in Australia spends around six hours a week on homework with private school students taking home an average of two hours a week more homework that state school students.

This may seem like too much or it may seem like not enough when compared to other countries, such as China, where the average amount of time spent on homework per week exceeds 13 hours.

The bottom line? The amount of homework your child does should be something that the student, parents and teachers negotiate together.

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2015 Education Series

Homework Helpers LessonBuzz App

Study Smart Tips and Tricks to Try at Home Homework should be balanced with other purposeful activities. If you’re having trouble convincing your child to do homework, try these tips:

Newly-designed LessonBuzz targets common learning needs and encourages individualised development in areas such as knowledge, writing, comprehension and literacy skills, designed for children aged four to thirteen.

The LessonBuzz Kindy App and Literacy App are now available through the Apple App Store.

Cost $4.99 Find it www.lessonbuzz.com.au

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Sneak learning into everyday life Let’s face it – the stories and activities selected as homework are not going to interest everyone. Rather than stick to the homework reading list, read something your children would enjoy, even if it’s a comic book one night and his school reader the night after.

Your daughter may not be too interested in writing her spelling words but she may be more inclined to do them if she can write a story about princesses after.

Practice communication and reflection The best way to do this? By sitting together every night and having a conversation around the dinner table.

Talk about your day. Talk about something funny that happened, something sad that happened, something frustrating that happened.

No text book required.

Membo is a funky and colourful magnetic daily reminder tool that flips over to let everyone know if a job has been done yet. Not only is it great as a reward system for homework, but also for other daily tasks, such as feeding the fish and watering the plants.

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Mark-My-Time Digital Bookmark

Learn with them Play Go Fish but create your own using sight words. Practice doing your timetables as a family, going around in a circle and seeing how fast you can do it together. Make learning a team effort.

Offer a reward I’m not ashamed to admit that we are big fans of bribes in my house.

It works. Okay. The end.

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How cool are these? Reading homework just got more fun to monitor with this all-in-one digital clock, timer and bookmark. Make sure your children are getting their twenty minutes of reading each day with Mark-My-Time. There are several funky colours to choose from and the battery is included.

Cost $9.00 Find it www.urbanbaby.com.au/Mark-My-Time-Digital-Bookmark

EDUCATION

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Small Changes to Prep...

Big Decision for Parents

By Jenna Gallina

Is four years, five months old too young for children to start prep?

To school or not to school?

Kindy teacher and mum, Kathryn Abbott, understands how difficult and confusing this decision can be.

“All parents want what’s best for their children and there are benefits to starting prep early.”

“Some kids, if held back, can feel restless. My son for example, is on the cusp but is more than ready.

His behaviour changes if he is not stimulated in a routine environment.

When he’s bored, the silliness comes out.”

The Department of Education, Training and Employment don’t seem to think so. Late last year the Department announced that the eligible prep entry cut off has been moved from June 30 to July 31.

What this means is that approximately 5000 Queensland students could be starting school one full year earlier.

How it works • Children born before 31 July 2011 are now eligible for prep in 2016.

Prior to the change, the cut-off date was 30 June 2011.

• The minimum age of a prep student has been moved from four years and six months to four years and five months.

• Parents will have the option to put their children into prep early or wait another year.

• The cut-off age for early entry into the preparatory year in a Queensland school under the recent amendment aligns with the school starting age for children in New South Wales, which is the youngest school starting age in Australia.

But starting prep early can also lead to feelings of anxiety and isolation for some children who are having trouble coping with the change.

“I know of at least two children in my class this year who will not be going to prep next year, even though they qualify for the early program.”

Is your child ready?

School readiness isn’t just about where your child is academically.

Ian Wallace, Child Physiologist at Practical Parenting encourages parents to use a checklist when determining whether to make the leap into school or wait another year.

Can your children…

• Listen to stories, learn rhymes and recognise and name colours?

• Play, share, take turns and adapt to doing things differently?

• Cope with change and deal with challenges?

• Get dressed, pull down and up their pants, wipe their own bottom and wash their hands?

• Converse socially and express their needs?

Zach is one of the 5000 children impacted. He was born 1July 2011 and although he is excelling in some areas, mum Louise Wilson doesn’t think he’s socially ready to start prep next year.

• Open and close their lunch box?

“He’s got a good vocabulary but he lacks confidence, especially when compared to my first born who started prep this year.”

• Recognise numbers and begin counting?

Louise, who is on leave as a teacher, believes that each child should be looked at on a case-by-case basis.

“It shouldn’t be just a blanket change.

If a child is ready, they should be allowed to go. If they are not ready, they should be allowed to stay home or go to kindy for another year.”

Ultimately, the decision on whether to start your child in prep at aged four or five comes down to an individual assessment of the child.

• Run, jump, catch, balance and dance?

• Cut, paste and use pencils?

“Our school readiness assessment focuses on things like number and letter recognition, but more on a child’s self-confidence and social skills,” Abbott adds.

This is something that is learned at different stages. And this is perfectly okay.

“At the end of the day, it’s the decision of the parent,” Abbott states.

“The principal and kindy teacher can give their input, but Mum and Dad know what’s best.”

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FAMILY DAY CARE

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Family Friendly Career FAMILY DAY CARE

Work and family come together with a Family Day Care Cairns career.

Family comes first. A career that allows you to schedule around your children, to work from home and to make a difference in your community is hard to find. The good news for mums and dads looking for a work from home opportunity is that Family Day Care Cairns are currently recruiting and training new educators.

The even better news? You could be enjoying your new role as a Family Day Care Educator soon!

Get Started

Family Day Care Cairns boasts a huge toy, equipment and resource library that Care Educators can loan from to support quality programs within the home. They also run regular play sessions for children at Family Day Care Cairns.

This year Family Day Care Cairns celebrates 40 years of excellence in child care and education. The Scheme has Care Educators in the Central Cairns areas branching out to Gordonvale, the Beaches and Redlynch Valley.

Due to high demand for services they are currently recruiting and training new Care Educators to this service.

If you are looking for a career that caters to your children and allows you to connect to other children in the community, then Family Day Care Cairns can provide you with the opportunity you have been searching for.

"I have been an Educator with FDC Cairns for the past 17 years.

FDC Cairns provided me with the very best option to earn a great income while caring for my own children. FDC Cairns has been so beneficial for my kids, growing up in a home full of fun and important lifelong friendships. I am continually supported by the wonderful coordination unit and the team of fellow Educators. We are all there to help one another and there is a real sense of community in our Scheme which I feel so fortunate to be a part of.

Now is the perfect time to become an Educator as we are one of the very few Schemes that have received Community Support Payment Funding which enables the Scheme to keep expenses down for families and Educators. I am so proud to say that I am part of the FDC Cairns scheme, 40 years going strong and looking forward to the next 40 years!" - Genny Frazer Educator and Representative of Family Day Care Cairns.

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FAMILY DAY CARE CAIRNS RECRUITING AND TRAINING NOW! Family Day Care Cairns is a NOT FOR PROFIT SCHEME, sponsored

by Cairns and District Child Care Development Association Incorporated, that allows Educators the opportunity to help families looking for childcare services in a personal, friendly and cosy environment.

And the very rare fact that Family Day Care Cairns is funded by the Federal

Government Community Support Payment keeps expenses low.

HERE’S HOW: Call to enquire about starting your own Family Day Care business – training and support provided.

You can find them at www.familydaycarecairns.com.au Phone 4032 1259 Email childcare@familydaycarecairns.com.au

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HEALTH

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HEALTH

Winter is Coming Antibiotic Resistance

Combatting Children’s Skin Conditions A Newspoll study reveals that around 52 per cent of children – newborn to 17 years of age, suffer from eczema, dermatitis or sensitive skin that is easily irritated.

With so many children now being affected by allergic skin reactions, which can also lead to other chronic conditions such as asthma, it is important that children have a skin routine that supports the health of their skin from a young age.

Stick to Soap-Free Regular soap strips away the skin’s vital and natural layer of protection, leaving the skin dry and potentially open to infection, particularly in children who have sensitive skin or who have conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

Make Friends with Moisturiser Moisturiser helps to support the skin’s immune system and prevent infection and allergies. Make a light massage with moisturiser part of the nightly routine.

Slip, Slap, Slop There are a variety of sunscreens that are fragrance free and formulated especially for young and sensitive skin.

Boost their Vitamins and Supplements Fish oil supplements help reduce the severity of conditions like dermatitis, eczema and asthma.

Other supplements such as Vitamin A and Vitamin E are also important to maintain healthy skin.

Mario Calanna is the CEO of Calanna Pharmacy

Could the overuse of antibiotics be making us sicker?

Many of us are guilty of it, especially during cold and flu season – our child gets a cold and the first thing we do is head to the doctor and ask for a script.

However, for those of us with infections due to common winter viruses, but who are otherwise healthy, antibiotics are not the answer.

The government is cracking down on antibiotic usage as Health Minister Sussan Ley announced a national strategy to curb the overuse of antibiotics in Australia last month.

“The strategy is not about removing access but rather guiding Australians to take antibiotics safely,” Ms Ley said in a statement. “The over and misuse of antibiotics has been identified as a significant contributor to the emergence of resistant bacteria.”

Dr Lynn Weekes, CEO of NPS MedicineWise states, “The more antibiotics are used, the more chances bacteria have to become resistant to them. This can then make bacterial infections much harder to treat when you do have one.”

Australia has one of the highest rates of antibiotic use in the world with more than 24 million antibiotic prescriptions written every year. Last year, antibiotics were prescribed to over 10 million patients or an incredible 45 per cent of all Australians.

A 2014 NPS MedicineWise survey showed that one in five Australians expect antibiotics for viruses that cause a cold or flu.

To reduce our overuse, Weekes suggests managing your cold and flu symptoms in a more natural way.

“Only see your doctor if you feel your symptoms are severe or are not improving. You may want to consider getting a flu vaccination now to reduce your risk of a serious bout of flu as the winter season nears.”

Reducing your reliance on antibiotics Do you know people who say, “I haven’t had a cold in years?” Wondering how they do it? Boost your immunity the natural way - here’s how: • Stress less, sleep more - And incorporate exercise into your regime • Add Echinacea to your morning menu • Become a gingerholic - Ginger is beneficial to colds, flu, circulation, digestion and nausea • Get your vitamins - Including vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D3 and lysine • Power through with probiotics - Probiotics are, essentially, “good bacteria” that help fight “bad bacteria.” These are important to take after a course of antibiotics.

• Up your iron intake - Essential for immunity and energy, iron-rich foods include spinach, red meats, beans, whole grains, seeds and dark chocolate (winning!)

• Embrace prebiotics - These are non-digestible food ingredients that, when consumed, stimulate the growth and function of "good" bacteria in the gut. Foods with prebiotics include bananas, berries, garlic, soybeans, onions, leeks, shallots, asparagus and chicory root.

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Back to Basics – Reducing Harmful Preservatives in Packaged Foods If you struggle with day to day parenting, know that you’re not alone! To make things even harder, there are many outside factors that contribute to the challenges we face with modern day parenting.

Healthy growing children need nutritious food as fuel for their bodies, not synthetic chemicals. Preservatives are just that.

Preservatives are used to prevent bacteria, yeast and mould growth, preserve colour and flavour and keep food from going bad by preventing oxidation. It can be hard to avoid preservatives as they can be found in almost any type of food or drink. While there are many natural preservatives such as salt, vinegar and sugar, most used by food manufacturers are synthetic.

The Parenting Workout Health professionals recommend that everyone in the household find 30 minutes a day to do some form of exercise. But this can be tricky when balancing work, life and kids.

Give this work-out a try for a week.

The most common is called Allura Red or colour number E129 and can be linked to allergies, mood disorders, learning and behavioural difficulties, hyperactivity, ADHD, nausea, hay fever, hypersensitivity reactions, tantrums, head banging, hives, headaches, restlessness and sleep disturbances. The colour red is currently banned for use in food in Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Norway, but not Australia.

• Whenever a child says, “I’m hungry,” do 15 squats • Whenever someone complains about the food you offer, do 25 push-ups • Whenever a child says, “No,” do 20 sit-ups • Whenever you use the phrase, “Because I said so,” do 15 star jumps • Whenever your children get in an argument about who gets to play with the iPad, do three laps around the kitchen • Whenever you put the kettle on and then forget to make tea, do 30 lunges.

Avoiding food preservatives isn’t always easy but here are three tips to get you started:

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To give you an example, let’s discuss the use of red food dyes. These are used in mass food production (processed, dairy, frozen foods, beverages) cosmetics and medicines. They are classified as carcinogens (any substance or agent that may contribute to cancer) and are therefore hazardous to our health.

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• Start reading labels – This will help you familiarise yourself with the various preservatives in your food.

• Identify the good, the bad and the awful – On the safe list? E 160a (Carotene), E160c (Paprika), E160d (Lycopene) & E160e (Beta-apo-8’Carotenal).

What to avoid? Look out for numbers 129, 160B, 202, 211, 220, 221-228, 280-283, 250 and 251. Some of the names of these harmful preservatives include potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sulphites, sulphur dioxide, sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate and propionates.

• Find alternatives – For example, beetroot juice can also be used to colour food rather than relying on red food dye. Hoppers Natural Food Colours are also a preservative-free alternative.

With the rise of childhood disorders, behavioural problems and illnesses, any small changes and better choices you make will benefit your entire family.

The good news for Far North Queensland is that there are so many informed and passionate people and resources available to assist you every step of the way.

Story Jade Vogler, Health Coach, HEALthee Living www.jadevoglerhealtheeliving.com

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Story Julie Sexton, Speech Pathologist at TalkNQ Speech Pathology

Research indicates that children who can accurately recite eight nursery rhymes by age four are usually in the top band of readers and spellers by year three. Isn’t it time you re-visited the classics with your kids?

When babies are very young, in order for them to learn from Mum or Dad they need to share the same interests as Mum or Dad. Nursery rhymes, with their natural rhythm and finger movements, provide a natural platform for parents to interact with their young children strengthening the child’s social and emotional development.

Benefits to rhyme Nursery rhymes have a multi-faceted influence on important development skills. Studies confirm that nursery rhymes can encourage: • Imitation and Understanding Young children will typically imitate fine motor skills before imitating words. Singing nursery rhymes with finger movements can help them to engage with you and imitate your movements.

• Auditory Memory Development The ability to retain and recall words and sentences is important for learning and the repetition in nursery rhymes provides a suitable first stepping stone.

• Literacy Development Nursery rhymes support early literacy development because

they build on children’s vocabulary which is a major component in reading success.

• Phonological Awareness The awareness of sounds in words, which is another building block for reading and writing skills, is a tricky one for children to learn. Nursery rhymes also expose children to natural rhythm and place emphasis on key words which fosters the foundation for reading fluency at primary school.

Most parents include a bedtime story as part of their child’s night time routine. Spend an extra minute or two in their bedroom and let them choose a couple of rhymes each night.

Not only are nursery rhymes beneficial to your children’s speech development, but they also offer a beautiful and relaxing bonding experience before bed. Both you and your children will start looking forward to finishing a busy day with a quiet rhyme.

Plus, there is nothing quite like ending the day with “Open, Shut Them” looping around in your head.

If you have any concerns about your child’s early communication development, it is best to seek help early rather than taking a “wait and see” approach. A speech pathologist can assist in their early development.

Encouraging Your Child to Learn Nursery Rhymes • Start by using short nursery rhymes that include simple finger movements such as “Twinkle Twinkle” or “Incy Wincy Spider”.

• Make a Nursery Rhyme Box. Paint and decorate a cardboard box with your children, then collect items that represent each nursery rhyme. Find farm animals for “Old McDonald,” stars for “Twinkle, Twinkle,” a stuffed bunny for “Peter Rabbit.” Then take turns picking out of the box and singing the rhyme that is selected.

• Make up fun over-the-top actions with nursery rhymes.

For example when reciting “Humpty Dumpty” pretend to fall down on the bed and give your child deep hugs as you do it - a sure way to keep them interested and wanting more repetition.

• Clap out each beat in the nursery rhyme to further emphasise the natural rhythm of the song.

• Find a template of your child’s favourite nursery rhyme and then sing the nursery rhyme as they colour it in or paint it.

• Buy puzzles or games that include nursery rhyme characters and sing the nursery rhyme for each piece of the puzzle or game.

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Need a toy-free tub? Hop to it. Kids enjoy chaos. Mums do not. So when it's time to round up the bath toys leave it to this lean, mean gobbling machine. The new and improved FROG POD includes an extra-large scoop so you can store and organise even more stuff. Adhesive strips make it easy to mount on the wall and air holes allow toys to dry, reducing mould and mildew build-up on toys. Ribbit!

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Attipas are so excited to introduce their new A/W range, including two cute styles: Attibebe, with pastel tones and girly patterns; and Robot, with darker soles and robot print. Priced at just $29.95, these ergonomic toddler shoes are award-winning and are endorsed by Australian podiatrists. Suitable from 0-3 years, they come in four sizes. As light as a sock but more supportive than a shoe, Attipas are based on 7 years of research and development. Lightweight, flexible, convenient, breathable, safe, non toxic, Attipas shoes are ‘Walking Science’.

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Laila & Spot have designed a range of beautiful clothing for new mums, included in their range are the perfect leggings! Made from soft natural viscose, these leggings ensure your skin breathes easily so you can wear them for long periods of time. The waist is constructed with great care for new mums - no elastic through the front, which means c-section scars are not left feeling uncomfortable. The elastic just sits through the back, so you can be assured your leggings won't fall off!

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What's On JuLY (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Kids

WEDNESDAY 1 Cairns & District Junior Eisteddfod 2015 (Ends 4/7/15) Cairns Civic Theatre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink Refer web for times / Cost / Family Funny Money (Ends 4/7/15) Rondo Theatre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 7.30pm / Cost / Family Lights, Camera, Murder!

(Ends 15/8/15) The Hilton Hotel www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 7.00pm / Cost / Family Mini furniture with Hayley Gillespie (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Kids THE Rat Pack from Vegas Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Adult The Great Moscow Circus (ends 12/7/15) Martin Munro Park, Cairns

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THURSDAY 2 Contemporary lampshade with Giovanni Douven (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery

Forest Gardens Duck Pond & Park Beautification Celebration (Free Sausage Sizzle, Jumping Castle & Duck Feeding) Forest Gardens Duck Pond area c.zeiger@cairns.qld.gov.au 3.00pm / Free / Family Cr Cathy Zeiger - Cairns Regional Council Information Stall Mount Sheridan Plaza c.zeiger@cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Free / Family

FRIDAY 3 Paper Landscapes with Carley Clarke- Rushton (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Kids

SATURDAY 4 Free Entry Saturday at the Gallery Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family Adult Workshop - Watercolours with Mike Ferris (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 8888 / 10.00am / Cost / Adult

"Dutchy picks The Great Moscow Circus on Wednesday 1 " Professional Bull Riders Cairns Invitational Cairns Convention Centre www.pbraustralia.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

SUNDAY 5 Exhibition final day Transparent: Watercolour in Queensland 1850s - 1980s Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family Exhibition final day Nickeema Williams: Kerkar Mar-Asmer Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family

MONDAY 6 Cats on Curtains Tanks Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 6.30pm / Cost / Family Floral sculptures with Louisa Ennis Thomas (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Kids

TUESDAY 7 Cats on Curtains Tanks Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 10.30am / Cost / Family

Cats on Curtains - Workshops Tanks Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 12.00pm / Cost / Family Watercolour landscapes with Andrew Bonneau, (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Kids

WEDNESDAY 8 Cats on Curtains Tanks Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 10.30am / Cost / Family Cats on Curtains - Workshops Tanks Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 12.00pm / Cost / Family Mini furniture with Hayley Gillespie (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Kids

THURSDAY 9 Cats on Curtains Tanks Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 6.30pm / Cost / Family Woodworking with Ian Tunbridge (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Kids

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What's On July Tanks Art Centre 4032 6604 / 11.00am / Free / Adult

FRIDAY 10 Paper Landscapes with Carley Clarke- Rushton (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids

Come and Play - Begin Bright Open Day 10/146 Anderson St, Manunda 4032 1994 / 10.00am / Free / Family TROPICON Cairns PCYC www.tropicon.com.au Refer web / Cost / Family

John Williamson - Honest People - The Tour Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.30pm / Cost / Adult

SUNDAY 12 Exhibition final day Resolved: Journeys in Australian Design Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Family

Singing Up Country Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult Castrol Edge Townsville 400 Reid Park, Townsville www.v8supercars.com.au 6.30am / Cost / Family

Castrol Edge Townsville 400 Reid Park, Townsville www.v8supercars.com.au 7.00am / Cost / Family

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Castrol Edge Townsville 400 Reid Park, Townsville www.v8supercars.com.au 6.30am / Cost / Family

Cairns Regional Show (Come and see the PakMag team at the PakMag Parenting Hub) Cairns Showgrounds www.cairnsshow.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

AFL - Western Bulldogs Vs Gold Coast Suns Cazalys www.ticketdirect.com.au 4.35pm / Cost / Family Our Band Biz - Music Industry Workshop (15-30 years Emerging Musicians - Bookings Essential)

4 Ingredients Live Cooking Classes (Ends 19/7/15) Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 11.00am & 4.00pm / Free / Family

"Mark picks Schools Tree Day on Friday 14"

THURSDAY 16 Cairns Regional Show (Come and see the PakMag team at the PakMag Parenting Hub) Cairns Showgrounds www.cairnsshow.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family Argus by Dead Puppet Society Centre of Contemporary Arts www.ticketlink.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Family

FRIDAY 17 Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers Cairns Civic Theatre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 8.00pm / Cost / Adult Pyjama Day www.thepyjamafoundation.com/ pyjama-day Various time and locations Gold Coin / Family Cairns Regional Show (Come and see the PakMag team at the PakMag Parenting Hub) Cairns Showgrounds www.cairnsshow.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

SATURDAY 18 Cr Cathy Zeiger - Cairns Regional Council Information Stall Mount Sheridan Plaza c.zeiger@cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Free / Family

Come and Try Day South Cairns Gymnastics www.gymsportsfnq.com.au Refer Webpage / Free / Family

WEDnesday 22 Exhibition Opening Event Donald Friend: Far Nth Qld Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4800 / 6.00pm / Free / Family

Thursday 23 The Magic Flute Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

friday 24 Doug Anthony Allstars Tanks Arts Centre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 8.00pm / Cost / Adult Famous Felines & Other Catastrophes (Ends 15/8/15) Cairns Choral Society www.ticketlink.com.au Refer Webpage / Cost / Adult Schools Tree Day www.treeday.planetark.org Various times and locations Free / Kids

saturday 25 Forever Diamond Cairns Civic Theatre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/ticketlink 8.00pm / Cost / Adult

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What's On JuLY Adult Workshop - Coconut Frond Weaving with Wendy Shiels (Bookings Required) Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Adult

sunday 26 National Tree Day www.treeday.planetark.org Various times and locations Free / Family

monday 27 Mums on the Go July 2015 Meeting

REGULAR MARKETS Atherton Markets DATE First Saturday of the month TIME From 7am to 12 noon LOCATION Platypus Park, Herberton Road, Atherton Esplanade Markets DATE Every Saturday TIME From 8am to 4pm LOCATION Lagoon, Cairns Herberton MARKETS DATE Monthly every third Sunday TIME From 7.00am to noon LOCATION Wondecla Sports Ground

Pullman Cairns International info@motgcairns.org 12.30pm / Cost / Family

tuesday 28 Blak Cabaret (Also performances on 29/7/15 and 31/7/15) - Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Satellite Event Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au Refer Webpage / Cost / Adult

wednesday 29 Exhibition Opening Event Out of Queensland: New Indigenous Textiles Cairns Regional Gallery

Holloways Beach Markets DATE 2nd Sunday of the month LOCATION Holloways Beach Foreshore Indoor Markets DATE Every 2nd Sunday TIME From 7am to 12pm LOCATION Merriland Hall (Robert St) Lions Club, Atherton Yungaburra DATE 4th Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30am to 12.30pm LOCATION Bruce Jones Park Yungaburra Malanda MARKETS DATE Every 3rd Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30 - 12.30pm LOCATION Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park) Night Markets DATE Every Day from 5pm to 11pm LOCATION 71-75 The Esplanade (Opposite the Lagoon)

"Juanita picks Mums on the Go Meeting on Monday 27 at 12.30pm" (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4800 6.00pm / Free / Family Exhibition Opening Event A Year in Yarrabah Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields Sts) 4046 4800 6.00pm / Free / Family

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friday 31 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal www.ciaf.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family CIAF Birrimbi Dulgu Bajal Fashion Performance Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Family

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair - Opening Night Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal www.ciaf.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Adult

Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets DATE 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (Except December 13/12/15 and 20/12/15) TIME From 9am to 3pm LOCATION Mount Sheridan Plaza NORTHERN BEACHES SCOUTS Markets DATE Every 2nd Saturday of the month TIME 8am-12pm LOCATION Leisure Park Road, Smithfield Port Douglas Markets DATE Every Sunday TIME From 8am to 2pm LOCATION Anzac Park Ravenshoe markets DATE 4th Sunday of the month TIME 8am to 12noon LOCATION Tumoulin Railway Station

Rusty's Markets DATE Every Friday/Saturday TIME 5am to 6pm DATE Every Sunday TIME 5am to 3pm Tanks Art Centre Markets DATE Last Sunday of the month (April to November excluding August) TIME From 9am to 2pm LOCATION Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill Tolga markets DATE 1st Sunday of the month TIME 7am to 12noon LOCATION Morrow Park Racecourse

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REGULAR EVENTS Cairns Indoor Sports Tue, ThurS, Fri, Sat Tiny Tots Time/Cost: 9am - 12pm, $7

FriDAys Milo In2Cricket (Term Times) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $35 (9 wks)

Wednesdays In2Soccer (Term Times - 3+ Years) Time/Cost: 4.15pm, from $40 (10 wks)

Wed, ThurS, Fri MultiSport Madness (Except Good Fri) (School Holidays - School Age Children) Time/Cost: 1pm - 3pm, $7

ThurSDAYs Ladies Netball Time/Cost: 9.30am & 10.15am, $13 (includes entry to Tiny Tots for 1 Child)

Cns Recreation Centre Various days Top 40 Skate Time/Days: 7pm-10pm, Friday Nights Retro Skate Time/Days: 7pm-10pm, Sat Nights General Skate Time/Days: 12pm-2.30pm, Mon-Fri After School Skate Time/Days: 2.30pm-4pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Cazalys KIDS CLUB Various days Thurs – Friday: 6pm-9pm Sat – Sun: 12pm-2pm & 6pm-9pm

AJ Hackett EVERY Sunday Details: 1pm-6pm, Free Entry, Locals* -$169 Bungy Jump, Including annual pass for $10 Bungy Jumps! Locals*

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-$99 Minjin Swing, FREE Live Music, FREE Jumping Castle, FREE Face Painting 2-4pm, Licensed Bar, Every week there is a different Live Music - Band or DJ on site.

Go Bowling Various days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday General Bowling - 9am to 10pm Monday General Bowling - 12pm to 8.30pm Friday, Saturday General Bowling - 9am to 11pm Sunday General Bowling - 10am start

LIBRARIES Storytimes Edmonton Library: 1st Thursday of the month, 10:30-11:30am Gordonvale Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am Manunda Library: 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am Stratford Library: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am City Library: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am Babinda Library: 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30-11:30am Smithfield Library: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am Earlville Library: 4th Thursday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

Baby Rhyme Times Earlville Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11am Smithfield Library: 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:30-11am Stratford Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:30-11am Manunda Library: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11am City Library: 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30-11am

Lego Mania Manunda Library: Fridays during school term, 3:30-4:30pm Smithfield Library: Fridays during school term, 3:30-4:30pm Gordonvale Library: Thursdays during school term, 3:30-4:30pm Earlville Library: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30-4:30pm Edmonton Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 3:30-4:30pm

Monday READ Club Smithfield Library: Mondays during school term: 3:30-4:30pm

Mondo Café Bar & Grill Tuesdays Time: 5.30pm, Family Entertainment

Fuller Sports Edmonton EVERY NIGHT Half Price Kids Meals (When dining between 5 and 6) Time: 5.00pm

Yorkeys Knob Community Centre Mondays Wattle Street (During School Terms) Yorkeys Knob Playgroup Time/Cost: 9.30am, $3

St Margarets Church -Aumuller St Fridays (During School Terms) Little Peoples Playgroup Time/Cost: 9.30am, $2.50

Freshwater Masonic Hall, 90 Le Grande St

FRIdays Soul Motion Yoga 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Zumba Fitness 5.30pm, Fogarty Park SATurdays Park Run 7am, Northern Funship Aqua Aerobics 8.30am, Lagoon

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB SUNdays Kids Disco’s at Brothers Open to kids aged 3-12 years Time: 3:30pm-6pm

PHYXME PHYSIO WEDnesdays

(During School Term) Natures Child Friday Playgroup (0-5 Years) 10.00am-12.30pm, $4

Guided Meditation with Zoe Strickland Drop In Sessions weekly from 6.30pm to 7.30pm / 1 hour $15.

In the Pilates studio at Phyxme Physio Picciones Shopping Village, Pease Street. Call: 4053 4343 for information.

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE

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VARIOUS DAYS MONDAYS Sahaja Yoga Meditation 7am, Lagoon Lawn Seniors Steady Steps 9.30am, Fogarty Park Beach Volleyball 5.30pm, Volleyball Courts TUEsdays Boxfit 7am, Fogarty Park Rock Climbing 5pm, Bouldering Park WEDnesdays Tai Chi 6.30am, Main Plaza Mumbalates 9.30am, Fogarty Park Aqua Zumba 5.30pm, Lagoon THURSdays Pilates 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Fitness Playground 5.30pm, Lagoon Cafe

1st and 3rd Sunday's (Progress Rd, Whiterock) Families@5 -Small church service we have craft activities, play games, bible stories, also singing, communion is also offered and colouring in for the children. Then after there is a sausage sizzle with tea, coffee and cold water.

For further information please phone Fr. Don or Carolynn Ford on 40511070

"Miss TUTU " Dance and Gymnastics classes Mondays and Fridays Location: Edmonton PCYC Time: 9:30 am - Toddlers class 2-3yo 10:30 am - Kindy class 4-5yo Cost: $7 per child

ENTERTAINMENT

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ENTERTAINMENT Pyjama Day Date July 17

Plant for the Future with National Tree Day 2015 Planet Ark is encouraging all Australians to be part of the 20th anniversary of National Tree Day. There are two chances to get involved with National Tree Day on Sunday 26th July and Schools Tree Day on Friday 24th July.

This year National Tree Day’s theme is “You Can Grow So Much” and focuses on the importance of spending time in nature.

National Tree Day, sponsored

by Toyota Australia, is Australia’s biggest tree-planting and nature care event, and sees nearly 300,000 people take part at more than 3,000 sites around the country. School Trees Day attracts approximately 280,000 Australian schools, preschool and childcare students.

Whether you're an individual, family, community or sports group, school or a business, you can get involved.

Register as a Site Coordinator and host your own planting and nature care activity in your community, or lend a hand at an existing planting site. Individuals can also organise a personal planting site at their home with their family, friends and neighbours.

Contribute to the country’s biggest community tree planting event and inspire positive environmental change. Visit www.treeday.planetark. org or call 1300 88 5000 to register your site or find your nearest public planting activity.

Save the Date

Join thousands of Aussies around the nation by wearing your favourite PJ's to support children in foster care.

Currently there are 43,000 children in care and it is estimated a staggering 75 per cent of these kids will not finish schooling.

The Pyjama Foundation aims to reverse this cycle of disadvantage by empowering children with learning, life skills and confidence to change the direction of their lives.

Wear your PJ's (or onesie) for the day and donate a gold coin to The Pyjama Foundation to help get more Pyjama Angels on the ground to visit more kids in care.

Register your school, work place or business now and have fun in your PJs, while helping to raise awareness of kids in care. www.thepyjamafoundation.com

CIAF serves up a brilliant weekend of activities for kids Internationally celebrated Indigenous artist Judy Watson will join local artists as part of the program at Gungun Warruwarru - the Children’s Corner at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2015.

Kids of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to join in for weekend fun and learn about different art practices - including painting in watercolours with Judy Watson and weaving ghost nets sculptures with Sue Ryan, GhostNets Australia Art Director.

Along with an amazing line-up of indigenous music and dance performances throughout the weekend, the Gimuy Fish Festival on Sunday 2nd August will give families the opportunity to watch and taste the famous cook off, where the region’s most accomplished chefs compete to create the most delicious sustainable seafood recipe.

As part of the Gimuy Fish Festival, The Water Wonder World, created in partnership with Child’s World and The Benevolent Society Cairns’ Early Years Centres, will see kids from six child care centres create sea creatures from recyclable items they have brought from home. The creations, representing open water, mangroves, reef and seagrass, fresh water and rainforest, will come together to form an interactive display, which will be exhibited at Tanks Arts Centre after CIAF. The diverse range of activities will see people delve into Indigenous culture, dance and music, and is set to offer a weekend of fun for all ages.

Gungun Warruwarru (Children's Corner) 10am - 3pm Saturday 1 August and 11am - 3pm Sunday 2 August Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal – The Green, Free For more information, visit ciaf.com.au

July 4 Professional Bull Riders Cairns Invitational LOCATION Cairns Convention Centre July 17 Pyjama Day WEB www.thepyjamafoundation.com/pyjama-day

July 23 The Magic Flute Cairns Civic Theatre WEB www.ticketlink.com.au

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school holiday GUIDE The school holidays are officially upon us.

Get out of the house with the kiddies and enjoy these great activities in your area.

Check out Pakmag's Facebook page for more events coming up.

THE YOUNG COMPANY Sign up to TYC’s action-packed Winter Drama Program these holidays!

Involves lots of fun, making new friends, developing your acting techniques, self-confidence, communication and presentation skills.

Program: Neverland: The Adventure Begin -5yrs - 12yrs

This 4-day program runs from Tuesday 7th July to Friday 10th July 2015, 9am 3pm each day and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2:15pm on the 10th for friends and family members.

Visit www.theyoungcompany.com.au for more information, call TYC on 40414066 or email info@theyoungcompany.com.au

BAD FISHY These school holidays Bad Fishy are doing 35 minute Jet Boat Thrill Rides daily during the school holidays at 11:30am and 2pm SAVE 20% when you mention PAKMAG Cost from $31.50 per child with the special offer.

Visit www.badfishy.com.au for more information or call 0499 490 030 or email bookings@badfishy.com.au Bookings are essential and subject to availability. Suitable for children 1.2 meters tall and above.

CRAFT AND SEWING STUDIO The Craft and Sewing Studio offers a great variety of school holiday classes at their studio at Piccones Village on Pease Street.

WEEK 1 3 day Learn to Sew Workshops Tuesday 30th June, Wed 1st and Thurs 2nd July - 10am - 2pm Bring lunch, drink and cushion if required. $150 (everything supplied except sewing machine)

3RD JULY 10AM Glimmer & Bling Jewellery Box - $15 2PM Hair Accessories – Beaded haircomb, hairband and hairclip $15

4TH JULY 10AM - Decoupage Soap - Decorate soap with napkins/serviettes $15

WEEK 2 3 day Learn to Sew Workshops Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July- 10am - 2pm, Bring lunch, drink and cushion if required. $150 (everything supplied except sewing machine)

10TH JULY 10AM - Hairclip Organiser - Keep your hairclips tidy $15 2PM - Seascape Candle–$20

11Th July 10AM - Paracord and Shambala Bracelets $15 Children 8 and under need to have an adult present at all times.

Bookings are essential. To book or get information call 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

GO BOWLING Go Bowling are offering tenpin bowling deals for the kids all school holidays.

“HAPPY HOUR” $6 games between 9am-10am and 3pm-4pm 7 days a week. Offer available till Sunday 12th July 2015.

Go Bowling is open seven days a week from 9am till late. Bookings are essential. All offers are per person and include shoe hire.

Call 4053 3497 or visit www. gobowling.com.au/cairns to check out their FAMILY and ECLUB deals.

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY There is an abundance of art workshops available throughout the school holidays at the Cairns Regional Gallery.

Bookings essential. Workshops run from 10am and details are as follows: Mini furniture creation $18 - July 1st Contemporary lampshade $18 July 2nd Layered collage $18 - July 3rd Exotic floral sculptures $14 - July 6th Watercolour landscapes $18 - July 7th Mini furniture $18 - July 8th Woodworking $45 - July 9th Paper Landscapes $18 - July 10th The Cairns Regional Gallery is located at the corner of Abbott and Shields Street, Cairns. For more information or to book call 4046 4888 or email

programs@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

CAIRNS LIBRARIES The library is offering affordable holiday fun activities for the kids these school holidays.

1st July Earlville Library - Light Up Our World Craft, 10:30-11:30am. All ages, free.

Bookings ph 4044 3766 Gordonvale Library - Calico Bag Art 10:30-11:30am. Ages 5+, free.

Bookings ph 4044 3778

2nd July Smithfield Library - Basket Weaving, 10:30-11:30am. Ages 5+, $2.50 per child. Bookings ph 4044 3711

3rd July City Library – Board Gaming Day, 10am - 5pm. Ages 5+, free. No bookings required. Info ph 4044 3720 Babinda Library - Dreamcatcher Craft, 10:30-11:30am. Ages 5+, free.

Bookings ph 4067 1112

7th July Manunda Library - Maize Noodle Craft, 10:30-11.30am. All ages, free. Bookings ph 4044 3779

8th July Gordonvale Library - Watercolour Painting, 10:30-11:30am. Ages 5+, free.

Bookings ph 4044 3778 Bookings are essential via the relevant library branch in person or by phone. Check out all information online at www.cairnslibrary.com.au

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GLOWORLD For some awesome school holiday entertainment head over to GloWorld School holiday opening times 10am – 7pm Mon- Sat and 10am – 5pm Sun Gloworld is located behind Muzz Buzz at Raintrees Shopping Centre. Visit www.gloworldcairns.com on facebook @GloworldEntertainment, email bookings@gloworldentertainment.com or call 0477 772 643 for information.

SMITHFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE Disney Princesses Cinderella Interactive Zone Create your own tiara, crown or slipper to take home, slay the dragon, play on the princess iPad station and enjoy the Cinderella storytelling. There is something for everyone!

DATE From Mon 6th July – Fri 10th July TIME 1am – 2pm Daily LOCATION near the Food Court INFO For more information www.smithfieldcentre.com.au or call 4038 1006

CAZALYS SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT Cazalys Kids’ Club In the Kids’ Room from 6.30pm to 9pm 2nd July - Group Games 3rd July - Party Games 4th July - Construction Night 5th July - Carnival Arts Activity Fun 9th July - Construction Night 10th July - Carnivale Games 11th July - Skittle Fun 12th July - Scavenger Hunt

LEISURE ISLAND Super Hero Disco is being held on Friday nights at Leisure Island from 6.30 – 8.30pm. Come dressed as your favourite superhero.

Saturday Night Lockdown Just $15 per head for one and a half hours of continuous fun.

Check out their website for NEW Deals and Offers www.leisureisland.com.au

CAIRNS SQUASH Junior squash coaching, with structured lessons, will help you discover the true enjoyment of playing squash.

No experience is necessary. With the offer of your FIRST SESSION FREE, this is a great opportunity to find out what it is so many people love about this sport.

WHERE Sportsworld, 268 Gatton Street WHEN Every Saturday

2nd July - Family Night FUN Dress up as a superhero or princess, 5:15pm- 7.45 pm, Adults FREE, Kids $8, Bookings required.

7th July - Little Groovers & Creative Music & Movement For 2-5 year olds - 10am - 10:45am $8 For 6-9 year olds - 11am - 12pm $10 For more information or to book a spot call Mathilde 0401 918 986 9th July - Family Night FUN Dress up as a superhero or princess 5:15pm- 7.45 pm, Adults FREE, Kids $8 Bookings required.

For more information call 4038 1181 or visit www.geckosplay.com.au

COST First session FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CALL Marc Forster 0402 327 560 for more info or www.squashvision.com

THE AUSTRALIAN ARMOUR & ARTILLERY MUSEUM Take a step back in time and be blown away by the largest display of armoured vehicles and artillery pieces in the Southern Hemisphere.

Tank rides daily at 11am and 2pm Open 7 days 9.30am to 4.30pm

PAKMAG SPECIAL Cut out the voucher in Pakmag and receive 15% off entry. Valid till 30th July, conditions apply.

For more information call 4038 1665 or visit www.ausarmour.com

The Tiny Tots Program (for under school-aged children) will be running every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9am until midday.

Cost $7 per session.

The Multi-Sport Madness (for school -aged children) will be held every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm to 3pm.

Cost $7 per child per session.

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TIME 9am - 10.30am

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Visit www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au for more information or call us on 4032 2844. No booking needed - just turn up to 164 Mayers Street Manunda

FNQ HEAT FNQ Heat are running a July holiday clinic for players aged 5 – 14 years WHERE Endeavour Park WHEN 3 day clinic Wed 1st, Thurs 2nd and Fri 3rd July DATE Daily clinics running Tues 7th, Wed 8th and Thurs 9th July - 9am – 12 noon COST $75 for 3 days or $30 per day (per child) WHAT TO Bring Playing kit (t-shirt, shorts, socks) soccer boots/trainers and water bottle.

Every child who completes the course will receive a certificate.

For more information or to book please email Jamie Gosling at community@ fnqfc.com.au or call 0450 181 626

2:00pm - 4:00pm Science: Volcanoes, Sherbet & Slime

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Brad Hope Family Martial Arts is offering a kids’ holiday program that builds resilience, fitness, confidence, discipline, coordination, focus and respect.

From Mon 29th June to Thursday 2nd July,10:30am to 1:30pm.

For more information call 0407 382 035 or visit www.bradhopefma.com.au

BEGIN BRIGHT These school holidays Begin Bright are holding 2 hour craft sessions for $25 includes all craft materials, snacks and drinks. Children can stay all day for $65 - Conditions apply. Please wear clothes that can get messy.

Wednesday 1st 9:30am -11:30am Flowers Bead Keyrings & Glass Tea lights 12:00pm - 2:00pm Jewellery Boxes & Jewellery Trees

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9:30am -11:30am - Under The Sea: Paper Mache & Painting

9:30am -11:30am Creepy Crawly Craft

12:00pm - 2:00pm - Creepy Crawly Craft

12:00pm - 2:00pm Jurassic Park - Dinosaur Fossils & Lava Jars

2:00pm - 4:00pm - Pirates & Princesses

2:00pm - 4:00pm Grossology Science: Fake Blood, Poo & Snot

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Monday 6th 9:30am -11:30am Mini Pot Plants, Garden Creatures & Flowers 12:00pm - 2:00pm Jurassic Park - Dinosaur Fossils & Lava Jars 2:00pm - 4:00pm Science: Volcanoes, Sherbet & Slime

Tuesday 7th 9:30am -11:30am Boomerangs & Didgeridoos 12:00pm - 2:00pm Science: Walking on Water & Rainbow Slime 2:00pm - 4:00pm Canvas Painting - Make Your Own Masterpiece

Thursday 9th 9:30am -11:30am Clay Sculpting 12:00pm - 2:00pm Jewellery Trees & Jewellery Making 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Paper Lanterns & Glass Tea Light Candles

Saturday 11th 10am - 1pm - FREE Open Day Come and play! There will be face painting, craft, balloons, gift bags and give aways.

For more information or to book call 1300 234 462 or email learn@beginbright.com.au

STOCKLANDS SHOPPING CENTRE Check out all the fun at Stocklands these school holidays: Finger Puppet Mania Minion Workshop 29th June to 3rd July 10.00am – 2.00pm at Centre Court Fun-E-Farm petting zoo, roving clowns and face painting Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th July, located next to Best ‘n Less Pre-sale Cairns Show ticket booth (discounted entry tickets and bonus dollars) Saturday 4th July to Monday 13th July, located next to Best ‘n Less For additional information on any of the activities being held at Stockland Cairns visit: shoppingcentres. stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/ stockland-cairns

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Show-Stoppers For Kids Mark July 15, 16 and 17 on your calendars Mums and Dads - Show Day is back and better than ever.

Check out our quick guide on must- see and must-do events for children of all ages.

For 0-3 year olds Animal Nursery

Get your cuddle on with some of the cutest little animals you’ll see.

Perfect for the little ones and older kids as well, the Animal Nursery is located in the Seven Cairns Heritage Park and opens at 10am.

Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs

Adorable little piglets racing?

What else could toddlers want?

Check them out in the Seven Cairns Heritage Park Highlights.

Kids Zone in Sideshow Alley

The airplane, boats and motorcycle rides are perfect for smaller children.

Bring your camera to grab a few happy snaps.

For 4-7 Year Olds Sideshow Alley

Rides, games, food – this is where the magic happens for kids of all ages.

However, children over the age of five will especially love the adrenaline pumping rides and variety of games.

Dance crews

Check out the various dance acts on the main arena and community stage throughout the three days. This is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink while taking in the entertainment.

Radical Reptiles Display

Snakes, spiders and lizards? For reptile-loving little ones, this is a great display to slither over to, located in the Seven Cairns Heritage Park Highlights.

Fireworks finale

Your Guide to the Cairns Show 2015 Check Out

Each year the nightly firework grand finale gets bigger and better and this year will be no exception. Catch the fireworks every night just before 9pm.

For the Older Kids The wood chop competition A traditional crowd favourite, the wood chop competition, continues to attract top notch competitors from around Australia providing entertainment as axemen demonstrate their precision, power and speed.

Team D-Max

The Isuzu UTE’s Team D-Max Precision Driving Team promise to deliver a high octane, adrenaline pumping performance complete with 180 degree spins, hair-raising 4-way crossovers and even a 14 metre ramp jump. Check out the Cairns Post Main Arena for all the action.

Fashion workshops

Tween and teen girls (okay, and mums) will love the various fashion workshops this year including the Myer Makeup Workshop, the Hairhouse Warehouse Hair Workshop and the Sorbet DFO Styling Workshop.

Pole climbing championships Last year’s winner, Mark Bryden, made it to the top in 11.88 seconds.

Can this year’s competitors top it?

Check out all the attractions at www.cairnsshow.com.au and make sure you head over to the Pakmag Parenting Hub in the Fred Moule Pavilion for free face painting and goody bags and a fun, friendly place to take a break with the kiddies.

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SPOON RACE

Party ideas for little master builders

KRAGLE GEL

HELIUM BALLOONS

LEGO-themed parties are perfect for both boys and girls and even for shared birthday celebrations. You can go with The LEGO Movie theme starring Emmett or WyldStyle or stick to your child’s favourite LEGO figurines, such as the Avengers or LEGO Friends.

PENCILS

STICKERS

LEGO PIZZA

LOLLY BAGS

CUP CAKES

Check out these brick inspired party favours, games and treats that will prove you’re the master of celebrations Eats and Treats • Kragle Gel (multi-coloured jelly) • LEGO sandwiches or brick crackers and cheese • Cupcakes with fondant LEGO figures as toppers • LEGO pizza • And of course, it’s not the ultimate LEGO party without cake

Party Games • LEGO piñata – Make your own paper-mâché brick and fill it with lollies • Guess the bricks – Fill a clear jar with LEGO pieces and get the children to guess the number • LEGO beanbag toss - Cover a cardboard box in paper and cut two holes in the top to resemble a LEGO block. You can buy colourful bean bags online or you can make your own by filling a snack -sized snaplock bag with rice and sewing mini felt pillows to hold them • LEGO spoon race – Use LEGO pieces rather than the traditional boiled egg • LEGO building awards – Give each child a plate of LEGO blocks and a set amount of time to build.

When time’s up, vote for who made the most imaginative creation • Pass the LEGO brick – Give Pass-the-Parcel a new look by wrapping each layer with a different colour of paper. And don’t forget to put Everything is Awesome on repeat

Decorations • Glue six coloured circles on your lolly bags and onto coloured card to make brick bags and banners • Using yellow helium balloons, draw LEGO faces on each balloon. You can also do this to yellow paper lanterns and even your yellow cups • If you are serving poppers, wrap each in different coloured card and add six circles to the front

Lolly Bag Ideas • LEGO-themed pencils and erasers • LEGO stickers • Multi-coloured skittles or M&M’s wrapped in clear cellophane • Mini containers of play doh covered in yellow paper and topped with LEGO faces in black pen.

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WHAT'S NEW IN BUSINESS

WHAT's NEWS?

MeeT Jenna from Pakmag

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BIZ PLACID POOLS Placid Pools is a Cairns based pool construction family business that after 37 years is still owner operated by Joe Spelta, supported by his three children Mark, Amanda and Tanya.

From humble beginnings in 1978 the team has grown to 33 expert staff who all share the same passion: turning your lifestyle dream into reality. Between Mt. Isa, Townsville, Cairns, Cooktown and Weipa they have designed and built over 6000 Swimming Pools to date.

Jenna is the newest addition to the Pakmag team. She is a journalist with a passion for writing about all things parenting – the good, the bad, the awful, the hilarious, the heartbreaking, the challenging, the chaos and all the other fun stuff that ensues along the way.

Tell us about yourself: I live in Cairns with my two kids, Jacob, 5 and Jade, 2 and husband, Lucas, but was born and raised in Canada.

What’s the best thing about your job? It offers a great home/work balance and allows me to escape my messy house for a little while.

And my kids.

If you’re not at work, what are you doing? I’m hiking with my kids, running with my dog, drinking wine with my best friend or watching Game of Thrones with my husband.

Or else I’m hiding from my kids in the pantry eating chocolate.

Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I don’t know my left and rights. Oh, and I can’t drive a manual car.

What is your favourite meal to cook: I like to heat up pre-cooked chicken wings from Woolies?

Does that count?

Placid Pools can even take care of structural landscaping, fencing, paving, timber decking and retaining walls around your water world: Keeping prices reasonable, guaranteeing maximum expertise, outstanding quality and a fast turnaround of your Placid Pool project.

Placid Pools’ Designs have even been awarded with over 50 State, National & International Awards, including the inaugural “Tropical Innovation of the Year 2010’ Award for the EcoSplash™ System.

If you have been thinking about a pool, do yourself a favour and check out their showroom in Smithfield.

2-4 Mt Koolmoon St, Smithfield QLD 4878 Contact 07 4038 8500

HAVE YOU HEARD? Fundraising Opportunities with Kookaburra Educational Resources Kookaburra Educational Resources are taking orders for P&C and schools across FNQ looking for assistance managing their 2016 Student Packs.

This is a great fundraising opportunity and a chance to help busy parents.

Kookaburra Educational Resources take the hard work out of sourcing Student Packs with delivery options, secure payment plans, less administration and customisable options.

Visit www.kookaburra.com.au/studentpacks or contact David on 0458 119 919 or david.langsford@kookaburra.com.au

A Silly Sausage launches at Raintrees There’s a new butcher in town. A Silly Sausage is a new age butcher shop that specialises in old fashioned service with a dynamic approach. Their range of preservative-free sausages, including their meat and hidden five veggie are healthy and delicious. A Silly Sausage cater to gluten intolerance and are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Pop in and say hello at Raintrees Shopping Centre, Manunda or contact them at 0402 472 713 to see what they can make for you.

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BUSINESS SOCIAL MEDIA TIP Social media is changing the way we do business. Many small businesses recognise the importance of having a social media presence but are struggling for time to establish an action plan and schedule social media. This is where Hootsuite comes in.

Hootsuite allows users to schedule social media in advance, keeps track of scheduled posts and allows you to post the same post across more than one social media account in the click of a button.

It also allows you to shorten lengthy webpage links and upload graphics to your post. One of the best functions of Hootsuite is the ability to be able to AutoSchedule your post for optimal impact.

Hootsuite is the world's most widely used social relationship platform.

Hootsuite launched in 2008 and is now available in 16 languages.

Currently world-wide there are over 10 million Hootsuite Users (including 744 of the Fortune 1000 companies).

Visit: www.hootsuite.com

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APP REVIEW Blippar See something that sparks your curiosity and want to learn more? Then you will love this app. Blippar enables you to browse the world and instantly unlock relevant real-time information about any object or image through the app.

Simply take a picture, whether it’s of a tree in your backyard or new product on the market, and open the app to scan the image. Blippar will uncover all relevant information about the image. Stay up to date on current trends and discover something new about the world around you with a simple click of your phone camera.

Compatible iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android Learn more www.blippar.com Cost Free

BOOK REVIEW Unscramble Your Numbers

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Amanda Fisher is the Amazon #1 best-selling author of Connected Technology and her sequel, Unscramble Your Numbers – Unlock the Secrets to Your Business Cashflow proves to be an equally valuable and interesting read. In order to ensure positive and successful growth, business owners must truly understand their business numbers. Take control of your business and stop stressing about your cashflow with these hints and tips to help unravel the mysteries in your numbers.

This definitive step by step guide to understanding business cashflow and financial reporting is a great resource for small and large business owners alike. RRP $29.95 WIN an Unscramble Your Numbers Book ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

Dive into Digital Coffee Chats - Cairns Date Wednesday, July 8th Time 8.30am Venue Caffiend (578 Grafton St) Web www.diveintodigital.com.au Cairns Business Women's Club - July 2015 Networking Luncheon Date Tuesday, July 14th Time 11.30am to 2.00pm Venue Shangri La Cairns Web www.cbwc.org.au Cost $57 (Member) $72 (Non-M) Cairns Chamber of Commerce - July Business Luncheon Regional Economic Forecast Date Tuesday July 28th Time 11.30am to 2.15pm Venue Shangri La Cairns Web www.cairnschamber.com.au Cost Student (must have ID) - $40, Non-Member - $79, Member - $59

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2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Portsmith, 48 Hartley Street PHONE: 4041 6096 Trinity Beach, Cnr Aropa St & Cook Hwy PHONE: 4057 8218 OPEN: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm & Sat 8am-2pm For more info call Rachel 0431 213 971 or visit www.pupstars.com.au * Biz Index Advertising From Only $70/Month

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CHOC SNICKERS SLICE INGREDIENTS 1 packet plain, sweet biscuits ž tin sweetened condensed milk 100g butter 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 x 55g bars Snickers chocolate bars Ÿ cup roasted peanuts 150g milk

HOW TO MAKE 1. Roughly crush the biscuits in a food processor and then pour into a mixing bowl.

2. Sift the cocoa powder onto the biscuit crumbs.

3. Melt butter and condensed milk in a saucepan over very low heat, until smooth. Then pour warm mixture onto the biscuits and mix well.

4. Add the roughly chopped Snickers bars and roasted peanuts. Mix well. Spread mixture into a baking paper lined slice pan.

5. Melt the chocolate in the microwave on low (stirring regularly) and pour over the cooled slice. Working quickly, spread the chocolate evenly over the slice.

6. Put into the fridge until just set (tacky to the touch but not hard). Take out of the fridge and slice into squares.

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Recipe thanks to: crazy for crust

WHITE CHOC PEANUT BUTTER SLICE INGREDIENTS 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups crumbed biscuits (Maybe Arnotts Nice or Scotch Fingers biscuits) 1 1/4 cups powdered icing sugar 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter (for base) 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1 cup white chocolate chips (for icing)

HOW TO MAKE

No bake slices for the sweet tooth!

1. Line a pan with baking paper and spray with cooking spray.

2. Place melted butter, crumbed biscuits, powdered sugar, and 3/4 cup peanut butter in a large bowl. Mix by hand until combined. Press firmly into prepared pan.

3. Place white chocolate chips and remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Pour over slice and spread with a spatula to evenly.

4. Place in fridge for at least 1 hour to set, cut into bars. Enjoy!

AMOUNT: 16

8 Piece Canister Set - Black Get your condiments sorted with this handy 8 piece canister set from your local Kmart store!

RRP $16.00 WEB www.kmart.com.au

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t a E EAT. DRINK. BOTH. AT BOATSHED Review

EAT REVIEW

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Enjoy family-friendly dining or a “Nauti” lunch out with your mother’s group at Cairns latest restaurant to hit the Harbour Lights shores.

a side order of ice cream while we ended the evening with the perfectly sweet and delightfully unexpected spicy choc dipped strawberries with candied chili.

The Boatshed is the new kid on the Cairns harbour block and it is certainly worth a visit. Located next to the main wharf with views of the Trinity harbour, Pakmag was more than impressed with the friendly staff, the hearty meals and the welcoming environment that effortlessly blends funky décor with a dash of fancy, kid-friendly dining.

We paired our meals with a premium Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, which, in a North Queensland first, is featured on tap.

The Boatshed is owned by three different families, two of which have children of their own and it is obvious they have put a lot of thought into making their restaurant comfortable for everyone.

The setting is spacious and airy with nautical-themed décor, colourful bench seats, cosy lounges and funky sun chairs overlooking the harbour.

The kids’ menu offers traditional favourites like fish and chips as well as more modern meals such as patatas bravas (potatoes with spicy tomato sauce) for adventurous little eaters.

They operate with the philosophy Eat. Drink. Both. and their food menu and bar service are designed to offer a ‘sharable’, leisurely dining experience.

The fluidity of their menu allows for specific catering requirements and dietary needs. We were treated to the sharable T-bone steak with cauliflower and cheese and a side of fresh, crispy chips. Our kids enjoyed their adorable mini burgers from the kids’ menu plus

In between the meals we were entertained by the comical and helpful staff who went out of their way to not only make us feel welcome and help us with the menu, but also interact with our children.

The food was beautifully laid out and the creamy flavours of the cauliflower cheese blended perfectly with the garlic-infused and tender steak. My five-year-old wasn’t shy to announce to the staff that, “We never have this type of dinner at home.” Thanks son.

Dining with my two kids is always a bit dicey but at the Boatshed, I can honestly say we enjoyed one of the most delightful and stress-free dining experiences since having kids.

Whether you are looking for somewhere nice to take the visiting relatives, are in need of a night off cooking or are celebrating a big event like a wedding or vow renewal reception (hint hint husband), the Boatshed will certainly float the whole family’s boat.

Boatshed is located at Shops 7 & 8 Harbour Lights, 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns. Visit them at www.boatshedcairns.com.au, like on Facebook at /BoatshedCairns or call 07 4033 5880 for reservations.

LUNCH SPECIAL Monday to Friday from 11:30am. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink with your choice of any of our light meal & salads for $22.50.

Kid-friendly menu with colouring and crayons Spacious and comfortable settings – perfect for prams, younger and older children Stunning views of the harbour - great for little lovers of boats Gorgeous open-plan function space overlooking the water and designed for cocktail parties, sit down banquets, a la carte, drop or set menu Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options available Bill splitting, perfect for larger parties or group lunches

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Set a budget Given their mix of function and 'glamorous' usage, and the fact they are often small rooms, bathrooms need to be carefully thought out and planned.

With bathrooms becoming more and more a focus of design and style, consumers need to pay even more attention to the details. Ask an Architect spokesman Cameron Frazer tells PakMag, “Bathrooms can be extremely costly to renovate due to the range of trades involved.”

“Fully renovating a conventional bathroom could cost between $15,000 and $30,000, so it is important to think through the renovation strategy carefully,” Mr Frazer tells PakMag. Create your dream design Have a browse online for various bathroom fixtures and accessories that you love. You may not be able to afford the high-end vanity or resort

“But they can also be the most rewarding to renovate - they can provide a sense of luxury and retreat for the owner and look spectacular.”

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Know your renovation requirements Before starting to renovate a bathroom you need to assess the timing and the aim of the renovation.

If you are renovating to sell the property it can sometimes be better to go for simple changes thus allowing the new owner to renovate to their own style. Renovating the bathroom to improve the home for your family means you can choose fixtures and accessories customised to your personal needs (double shower, thanks).

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So how can you give your bathroom a facelift without succumbing to stress?

Mr Frazer shares his top hints:

Your bathroom is more than just where you wash your face in the morning and bathe your children at night. It is also most likely the place where you go to escape the chaos for five minutes, to enjoy a piece of chocolate in silence and to take a hot bath without your shower-stealing children jumping in…

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Pretty up your Powder Room Don’t have the budget or the time for a major bathroom revamp?

Even minor changes can make a massive difference:

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Change your fixtures Modern vanity knobs, stainless steel towel holders and funky new sink and tub fixtures can make a world of difference. Plus, you can easily DIY with the right tools.

Opt for a new light A simple and elegant light can brighten up every morning.

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Add a fresh coat of paint If you have a larger space to work with, consider a brightly painted feature wall, paired with colourful accessories.

We are really loving a vibrant aqua splashed on the main wall, with matching accessories and white fluffy towels.

Refresh your tiles Re-grouting your tiles can take years off your bathroom without having to spend a fortune. Or, you can opt for tile paint to freshen up outdated tiles. Even giving them a good scrub can add a fresh new look to your loo. All you need to do is decide who gets the cleaning job – you or your partner. Good luck.

Give Aaron at GroutPro Cairns a buzz at 0403488215 for 10% off your grouting needs.

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HEARTWORM DISEASE

A Silent Killer Heartworm is a worm which lives in the heart and blood vessels of dogs and less commonly cats.

Transmitted by mosquitoes, it has the potential to cause serious, chronic and fatal heart and lung disease in unprotected pets. Humans can occasionally be infected with heartworm with severe consequences.

How heartworm is transmitted from pet to pet Adult heartworms are about 20cm long and 1mm in diameter and live in the heart and blood vessels going to the lungs. They produce larval offspring called microfilaria that float around the blood stream. Mosquitoes suck blood containing microfilaria from infected animals and then transmit these larvae from animal to animal. After initial infection these larvae take approximately six months to develop into adult worms which reside in the pet’s heart.

Symptoms of heartworm infection Heartworm physically blocks the heart and lungs causing problems with the function of these organs.

Clinical signs of heartworm disease are varied but may include coughing, sluggishness and difficulty breathing.

Some infected animals may show no signs of the disease at all.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Heartworm infection Heartworm infection is diagnosed by performing a simple blood test with

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results available within 10 minutes.

As dead worms aren’t voided from the body the blood flow pushes the dead worms from the heart into the lungs causing lung disease. Animals that are infected with heartworm are treated slowly to minimise the effects of the dead worms on the health and survival of your pet. Treatment can be expensive and dangerous especially if there are many worms present.

Prevention of Heartworm The good news is heartworm is completely preventable. There are many products available to prevent heartworm disease.

For dogs we recommend Proheart Injection. Proheart injection is given annually and ensures that no doses are missed which is a common occurrence when using monthly tablets/spot ons.

For cats we recommend Advocate.

Advocate is a monthly spot on treatment that not only prevents heartworm but also prevents fleas, mites and some intestinal worms.

IMPORTANT Never give heartworm tablets to an animal which may have heartworm (has missed treatment or has not been on a heartworm preventative previously). If your pet has missed treatments speak to your vet before giving any heartworm preventative.

For more information or advice on the right product for your pet please contact our friendly staff at our Aeroglen, Gordonvale or Pease Street Veterinary Clinics.