PakMag September 2015 Cairns Issue 99 by Grand Publishing

ISSUE NO. 99 SEP 2015 CAIRNS

Maddi, Lloyd & r e t r a C y b a B School HOLIDAYs

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Hello and welcome to our September school holiday and Father’s Day edition.

This month we celebrate dads and their important role in our communities. I have so many amazing dads in my life, and as a mother of two boys I am so blessed to have such great role models for them. This month we also cover the September school holidays (yes, they are back!), give you some great ideas for Father’s Day, and meet new parents, Maddi & Lloyd. It’s also time to get your Halloween costumes ready! We are having a HUGE Halloween party on the Esplanade and will be raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation. If you would like to be involved in our talent quest, or have a stall please see page 61 for more information. A big happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and a special mention to my husband Trent - you are an amazing dad and we love you! Until next month, have a great month and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

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11 Cover Story: Meet Maddi, Lloyd and Baby Carter 13 Generation Dad 17 Count Us In 19 Education: Back To Basics 21 Education: Ready, Set, Read 25 How To Support Your Child 27 Health 31 When Baby Won't Sleep 32 Bump & Bub 35 Whats On 37 Mini Mag 44 Craft Corner: Animal Attraction 47 Door To Magic 49 School Holiday Guide

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T U O S I H T K C E H C Fundraising Event Perfect for the Entire Family WHEN: Sunday, 13 September, 4.00pm.

Free Geode* with Family Pass to the Crystal Caves *One with every family pass to The Crystal Caves Museum.

WHEN: 21 September to 5 October WHERE: The Crystal Caves, 69 Main Street, Atherton MORE INFO: (07) 4091 2365 www.crystalcaves.com.au

WHERE: Fogarty Park, The Esplanade. MORE INFO: www.walkwithme.org.au, 4759 2032, sharon.smith@cootharinga.org.au Walk With Me is an important community fundraising walk which occurs nationally in 20 regions across Australia, including Cairns. People with disabilities and able bodied people walk alongside each other to promote inclusion, break down barriers, raise funds and celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities in our community.

Come and explore the fantasy cave and discover the world of crystals and fossils with your children these school holidays. As a special offer, take home your very own piece of natural history with a free Geode to crack in store to reveal the crystals inside.

Support Blue September With a Family Movie Night WHEN: Thursday,17 September. Drinks and nibbles 6.00pm. Movie starts 7.00pm.

WHERE: Starts at Canopy Art Centre at 6.00pm then to City Cinemas, Grafton Street at 7.00pm. MOVIE: Everest PG-13. MORE INFO: carolyn@blueseptember.org Tickets are $25 per person including the movie and pre-movie drinks and nibbles.

Get Involved in Blue September’s Father’s Day Challenge WHEN: Sunday, 6th September. Registration opens at 6.30am. First run at 7.30am. WHERE St Andrews Catholic College. MORE INFO: www.blueseptember.org.au/get-your-running-shoes-on www.facebook.com/BlueSeptemberFathersDayChallenge or carolyn@blueseptember.org Get your running shoes on and get ready to join the fight against cancer in men!

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Inflatable Kingdom Coming to Cairns!

WHEN: Opening mid-September! 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday & Sunday. Every day during school holidays. Tiny Tots open during school term Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9.00am - 12.00pm. WHERE: 164 Mayers Street, Manunda at Cairns Indoor Sports. MORE INFO: 4032 2844 www.facebook/inflatablekingdomcairns or www.inflatablekingdom.com.au Come and join in the fun of North Queensland’s largest Indoor Inflatable Playground. Inflatable Kingdom is a high energy action packed environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes. Perfect for birthday parties, school holiday programs, vacation care, Christmas parties and corporate functions. Inflatable Kingdom is all about having a great time. Sessions are a minimum of two hours with unlimited fun on all inflatables. Come and join the fun!

Splash into Woree Pool’s Open Day WHERE: Woree Sports & Aquatic Centre WHEN: Saturday, 5 September. 10.00am - 2.00pm. MORE INFO: www.woreepool.com.au If you haven’t explored the awesome facilities at the Woree Sports and Aquatic Centre, then now is the perfect time to dive in. On Saturday, 5th September Woree Pool is hosting its annual Open Day, featuring a sausage sizzle, seminars from leading health experts around Cairns and $2 entry for kids to test out their brand new “Mega Wipeout”, a 23 metre monster inflatable toy. There are heaps of fun and free activities including aqua aerobics, swim sessions for kids, free assessments and stroke correction with their qualified team of swim instructors and come-and-try boot camp.

Free Community Activity Day at the Gallery WHEN: 5 September 2015 WHERE: Cairns Regional Gallery, 40 Abbott Street, Cairns MORE INFO: 4046 4800, www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au On Saturday 5 September the Cairns Regional Gallery is hosting a free community activity day for the whole family to share some creative time, making, talking and imagining art together. Activities during the day are inspired by internationally acclaimed installation artist, Hiromi Tango who is creating a sculptural rainforest called Art Magic: The Climbing Tree. Everyone is invited to share in the magic with classes led by local artists, Hayley Gillespie and Louisa Ennis-Thomas. Every work created on the day will form part of the magical rainforest at the Gallery in November.

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Switching OFF EXPERTS AGREE THAT THE MORE YOU CONNECT ONLINE, THE LESS YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR FAMILY. BUT JUST HOW OUT-OF -CONTROL IS OUR ONLINE ADDICTION? The average Australian child is spending 11.5 hours online each week, according to the latest Neilson survey. This amount has increased three-fold since 2007 and there are no signs of it slowing down. Teens aged 13 to 15 spend an average of 18.7 hours online each week, which is equivalent to more than three days at school.

connect to their screens rather than each other.

Whilst some of this time may be spent researching for school papers, there is no doubt that online gaming and social media come into play as well.

“Personal screens and shared screens, such as televisions, are completely different. There is no social interaction with personal screens, and this is the concern.”

ARE OUR CHILDREN TOO CONNECTED? A study conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that 69 per cent of children went online to play games while 48 per cent of children aged 12 to 14 spend time each week on social media sites. Mobile internet growth among young mobile users has grown by 600 per cent since 2007. And 81 per cent of kids and teens are hopping online after school before 6pm. FAMILY TIME VS. FACEBOOK TIME What this means is that more families around Australia are choosing to

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“As screens become more and more universal we are starting to reflect on how technology is influencing relationships with our children and partners,” Ms Laura Demasi, Research Director at Ipsos Australia says.

With the rise in fear of Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) a term being used to explain the impact technology is having on children's development and temperament, it is clear that cutting back on our online addiction is something all families need to consider. However, DeMasi adds, “Despite these concerns about technology, Australians are still hugely enthusiastic about electronic devices and are definitely not about to give up their screens.” Personal electronic devices, such as smart phones and tablets continue to

be among our most used appliances (75 per cent) across all age demographics. But, unsurprisingly, it’s not just our kids who are addicted to the internet. ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG ADULTS Parents are just as bad, claims Pew Research Center, as more and more parents are turning to social media for parenting-related information and social support. The most common form of social media for parents is Facebook, with 75 per cent of parents actively participating in liking, sharing and commenting. 28 per cent of parents use Pinterest; 25 per cent use Instagram and 27 per cent use LinkedIn. Twitter ranks as the fifth most popular form of social media with 23 per cent of online parents using it. Of course, many parents, myself included, are guilty of using all five (and often all in the same day). THE COMMUNICATION GAP Despite the fact that social media brings people from around the world together, it also has the opposite

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effect for those living in the same household. The Pew Research Center discovered that 25 per cent of married adults have texted their partner when they were both home together, rather than simply walking ten metres to speak to them. And 9 per cent of adults in a committed relationship even admit that they have resolved an argument with their partner online or via text message rather than speaking face to face about their concerns. CUTTING BACK ON YOUR CONNECTION Origin's Energy Expert, Anne Armansin, says while technology will forever play a role in Australians’ lives, everyone could make some simple changes to the way they use it to ensure quality family time doesn’t suffer as a result of being too plugged in. “Parents should try to set some house rules for the amount of time their children spend using a device, and help them understand why this is important.” “There are also several apps out there that can help people realise how much time they’re spending on specific devices, and allow them to unplug from your device for a nominated period of time.” PLUGGED IN BUT NO LONGER PRESENT Social media networks and online interactions are host to a wide range of human experiences; they help connect people with one another in both good times and bad. But there is no denying that they can be addictive.

The bottom line, DeMasi says, is “the more time we spend on our screens, the less time we interact with each other.” There have been several times when I have looked up from my phone and caught my husband on his phone, and my children on their iPads. Sure, we are all in the same room. Sure, we are enjoying one another’s company. But, the scary reality, is that while we are together, we are spending this time alone.

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WHERE TO LEARN MORE • Pew Research Center www.pewinternet.org • Neilson www.nielsen.com • Australian Bureau of Statistics www.abs.gov.au

What is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)? HOW CAN WE CONTROL IT? Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), also known as Problematic Internet Use (PIU) or Compulsive Internet Use (CIU), is a term originally coined by Ivan Goldberg, M.D and refers to an addiction to online activities, including shopping, gaming, gambling and social networking. There are six criteria of internet addiction which include salience, conflict, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and relapse.

and the PRIUSS, the Problematic And Risky Internet Use Screening Scale. GAINING CONTROL OF YOUR FACEBOOK Facebook isn’t just a form of social media – it is the gateway to happenings near and far. It can connect you to friends hundreds of kilometres way, it can keep you updated on news and stories of interest and it can inform you on events coming up in your area. But, when not monitored properly, it can also be a portal to privacy problems and safety concerns.

Check out next months story on "Gaining Control of Your Facebook" where our resident social media expert shares her tips on using Facebook to your advantage and ensuring your security settings are watertight.

In recent years there have been tests designed to monitor PUI including the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Chen Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS), the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS)

The Technology Trap... by Numbers According to recent surveys: • More than 50 per cent of Australians are trying to decrease their usage of personal electronic devices to spend more time with family. • On average, children are now introduced to electronic devices at the age of two. • Among parents, the average number of Facebook friends is 150. However, only one third are ‘actual’ friends. • 75 per cent of Australians would prefer to go without their personal grooming appliances for a week, than without personal technology.

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COVER STORY

From watching Maddi, 28 and Lloyd, 29 with their new baby boy, Carter Wright, it is clear that there is a new passion in the young couple’s lives. And he is as sweet as can be. Born at Cairns Private Hospital, 15 July 2015 after a relatively quick (but intense) three hour labour, Carter, which is Maddi’s maiden name, was immediately at ease with his mum and dad. “He was put on my chest and calmly looked up at us,” Maddi recalls with a loving smile. The natural parents are enjoying every moment with their new little man, even the unexpected ones. And, as PakMag discovered, there have been plenty of unpredictable moments so far. As we prepared for our photo shoot, for example, Maddi calls out from the other room, “I think we have a problem,” only to reveal a large wet patch all over her beautiful dress. “You never know what to expect,”

Maddi laughs as she cuddles her cheeky little man, who is a spitting image of his dad, and ignores the wee.

“Lloyd grew up in Cairns so we moved here to be closer to family,” explains Maddi. “Cairns provides a perfectly balanced lifestyle that really does make you realise what is important in life – family and fun.”

At six weeks’ old, the parents have certainly found their footing and Carter is racing through the milestones. “He just started to smile,” Lloyd tells us. “And he’s putting weight on like crazy!” Maddi adds. “He’s a hungry little human, feeding every 1.5 hours.” While he’s a great feeder, he’s not the best at sleeping and Maddi admits that the lack of sleep hasn’t been easy to adjust to. “It’s definitely challenging having to work day and night shift [as a firefighter] and then not being able to sleep because Carter doesn’t want to sleep,” Lloyd adds. “But when you look at little Carter it makes it all worth while.” Aside from growing a teeny human, what have the couple been up to since leaving House Rules? A wedding (in Port Douglas), a new business, a new dream home and a move from Townsville to Cairns to start!

The active lifestyle offered in Cairns certainly agrees with the couple, who are passionate about health and fitness and enjoy spending their down time strolling along the beach, shopping for local produce at Rusty’s Markets, training at their family’s gym, Crossfit Dungeon and running Maddi’s recently-opened business, Hypoxi Studio Cairns. Balancing a new baby and a new business can be tricky but, after seeing the couple on House Rules last year and watching Maddi and Lloyd with Carter last month, we have no doubt that these two will pull it off flawlessly.

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n o i t a r e n e G DAD

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Story Jenna Gallina

The rules of fatherhood have changed. Gone are the days where the roles of mum and dad are set in stone. And, when it comes to raising our children, leading parenting expert, Noel Janis-Norton suggests it may be time for mums to let go of the reins and let dads take on a more important role in child rearing.

what does fatherhood look like in the 21st century? The role of the father has significantly evolved. A study conducted by McCrindle Research uncovered that men under 30 are less likely to be adept at building a cubby house, fixing a tap or a punctured tyre, but more likely to be able to change a baby’s nappy, bake a birthday cake, wash clothes and drop the kids off at school (bonus points to the daddy’s that can do all of the above!).

is for boys to copy their fathers. And it’s hard for a boy to do that when he doesn’t spend enough time with dad,” she explains.

Fathers now spend roughly four hours a day caring for their children compared to mums who spend 8.5 hours caring for their children, according to the McCrindle report.

“Mothers need to allow dads to be dads and to have their own relationship with their children – and in particular with their boys – without trying to micromanage,” she said.

And, while the number of Australian stay-at-home dads has almost doubled over the past decade, from 58,000 to over 144,000, in most households, mum is the primary caregiver.

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Even if mum is doing most of the childrearing activities, the importance of a male role model in children’s lives is invaluable. “LET DAD BE DAD”

Noel Janis-Norton, who is the author of Calmer, Easier, Happier Boys, says building the bond between a male role model – whether it’s dad, uncle, grandpa or stepdad – is a job for both parents. Dads need to find time to be there, to provide support and to realise just how important he is in the lives of his little ones, especially for his sons. This male bond is vital to boys learning how to handle their emotions and physical strength, and how to respect others and themselves. “The genetically pre-programmed urge

However, mums need to allow dads to step up, to find their own parenting style and to let go of trying to control it all. Janis-Norton explains that mums can be too possessive and this can be detrimental to their children.

Deborah Storer from Backstreet Mentoring suggests that fathers need to understand just how important they are to their children. “Value the importance of your role,” she suggests to dads. “Your child looks up to you. They are inspired by you. Remind yourself how much of a difference you make.” By just being there, showing support and taking pride in your child doing the little things they do, dads are doing more than they may realise. “Be present for your child and be a positive role model,” Storer explains. “Don’t just tell your son how to live. Live. And let him watch you do it.” Regardless of who cooks their meals, who washes their uniforms, who does the nightly homework session and who reads the bedtime stories, the bottom line remains the same – children need love and support from mum, from dad and from anyone else who plays an important role in their lives.

THE FIGURES ON FATHERHOOD McCrindle Research has crunched the statistics on what fatherhood looks like in 21st Century Australia: • 20 per cent of Australia’s population is made up of dads • There are approximately 4.6 million dads in Australia, with an estimated 2.2 million dads currently with children aged under 18 • There are approximately 144,000 stay-at-home dads with dependent children • The average new father is 33 years of age • Fathers spend an average of four hours a day caring for their children and 8.2 hours a day (42 hours per week) at work • 16 per cent of dads agree that they are rarely or never in balance in terms of their work and family responsibilities

DADS... • Find time every day for one-on-one time with your children, even if it’s only for a few minutes • Look for activities to do with your children Let them learn by your example MUMS... • Allow dad to be dad. Trust he is doing the right thing and avoid the urge to micro-manage • Give him a chance to make his own schedule and follow his own parenting rules • Do not criticise, especially in front of the kids

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celebrate dad It’s time to celebrate that special man in your life. Father’s Day is all about dad. But that doesn’t mean the whole family can’t have fun. And what’s more fun than throwing a themed party? Give your dad a day to remember with these fun Father’s Day themed party ideas. BACKYARD BUSH CAMPING

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You don’t have to travel far to celebrate your dad. If he likes the great outdoors, set up the tent in the backyard, take out the camping chairs, stage a backyard fire and watch the stars.

Show your dad that he’s the true hero of the household with a super-hero themed party. Get costumes for the entire family (or make your own) and serve a buffet of super foods for your super special dad. You can find super-hero themed decorations at Overflow and, as a bonus, you can keep the decorations to re-use for another birthday party.

Roast marshmallows, throw some steaks on the barbie and toast the main man in your life. YOU NEED: • Your camping gear • Camp food (marshmallows, hot cocoa, sausages and bread) • A small outdoor fire (you can buy outdoor fire pits at home improvement stores or make your own out of an old gas drum) • Wood and paper to light the fire TAKE IT UP A NOTCH: Make a playlist of some of the classic camping songs and bring the speakers outdoors with you. Include plenty of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Crowded House, The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Cold Chisel and Neil Young tunes. If anyone is musical in your household, bring the guitar and host a sing-a-long.

Plan an adventurous activity for everyone – go karting perhaps? Maybe a trip to a rock climbing centre? The only rule - the whole family has to remain in character. YOU NEED: • Super hero snacks – Captain America (red, white and blue) cupcakes, strawberries and blueberries in the shape of an S, crackers topped with cheese shaped like a bat, Hulk cakepops • Superhero costumes and decorations PLAN THE PERFECT ENDING: End your day of adventure with a movie marathon of your dad’s favourite superhero themed shows. the X-Men trilogy, the Avengers series or the Spiderman movies.

Other Fun Father’s Day Ideas BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL Throw your own beer fest by inviting your guests over to sample different flavours from around the world (or your local Bottle O). NEIGHBOURHOOD BLOKE PARTY Get the neighbours together and host a joint Father’s Day BBQ on the street. Every family brings a dish and comes up with a game to play with the kids and adults. SPORTS DAY Head to the beach, creek or park with a bucket load of sport equipment, Dad’s favourite sporting attire and host a sport themed day. Set the stage with paper plates, napkins and tablecloth of his team’s colours. THE MEN AWARDS Show your appreciation for all the men in your lives – uncles, grandparents, brothers and dads by inviting everyone over for a banquet night. Set up the tables in a cabaret style, plan funny speeches and mock awards to suit their different personalities. Make your own medals or trophies to take home at the end of the evening.

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US IN! WITH ABACUS BY WALLIS

Explore how abacus can transform your child’s math skills and concentration levels into sum-thing spectacular. Last month, Abacus by Wallis, a leading name in tutoring abacus and mental calculation skills in Cairns, hosted their annual Abacus Skills Competition. PakMag was lucky enough to be invited to check out the competition, meet the winners in each category and enjoy a

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MEET THE WINNERS GRADE A Name: Hanbi Choi, 13 School: Cairns State High Favourite book: Hunger Favourite school subject: Maths Years in Yoriko’s abacus class: 3 Favourite thing about Yoriko’s abacus class: My sensei, Yoriko is a very good coach Hardest part of Yoriko’s class: Concentrating How do you overcome these obstacles? Yoriko keeps me on track GRADE B Name: Ken Yamamoto, 12 School: St. Augustine's College Favourite TV show: “Horrible Histories” Favourite school subject: Religion Years in Yoriko’s abacus class: 1.5 Favourite thing about Yoriko’s abacus class: It helps me with school and especially exams because I can just do it mentally now Hardest part of Yoriko’s class: I get distracted really easily and want to talk to my friends How do you overcome these obstacles? Yoriko tells me I have to get back to work GRADE C

day of calculations and confidence-building. It was quite incredible to watch just how fast these children were able to calculate and how focused, confident and happy they were. “My goal is to make the children confident through abacus,” Yoriko tells us. “Once they can do the calculations without the stress, math will become a lot easier, regardless of your age.” “With consistent training and two weekly lessons, children will see improvement right away.” Whether your child demonstrates a love of numbers, problem solving and math equations or is struggling to overcome these skills, Abacus by Wallis can foster this passion and improve their skills.

Name: Taichi Sato, 8 School: Edge Hill State School Favourite movie: Despicable Me Favourite school subject: Maths Years in Yoriko’s abacus class: 1 Favourite thing about Yoriko’s abacus class: I like maths at school so now I am better at it Hardest part of Yoriko’s class: Learning something new is hard at first How do you overcome these obstacles? I practice and Yoriko tells me not to give up. GRADE D Name: Vinuka Gamage, 6.5 School: Trinity Anglican College Favourite food: Dal rice and egg Favourite school subject: Maths Years in Yoriko’s Abacus Class: 2 months Favourite thing about Yoriko’s abacus class: I like doing the maths Hardest part of Yoriko’s class: Doing all of my work How do you overcome these obstacles? I try really hard

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EDUCATION

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Back to BASICS Story Jenna Gallina

Parents across Australia can expect an overhaul of the curriculum as schools return “back to basics”, focusing more on phonetics, spelling and handwriting. Many parents will agree that it seems like the written word is dead. Why learn to spell when you can use spellcheck? Why learn to handwrite when you can type? Why learn the difference between long and short vowels when there are apps that sound it out for you? But, under the latest curriculum buzz according to the ACARA, basic writing, phonetics, spelling and handwriting are making a comeback. Here is what you can expect for your kids: Slight changes will take place across the board, from prep to year 10. • Prep students will be expected to write their name and spell simple words. • Year two students will now focus on vowels, silent letters, syllables and digraphs to spell words. • Year three students will be expected to recognise most high-frequency words and know how to use common prefixes and suffixes. • Year five students will learn to write words that share common letter patterns but are pronounced differently, such as “your”, “tour” and “sour.” • Year 10 students will now focus on delivering presentations, speaking clearly, using logic, imagery and rhetorical devices in order to engage audiences.

Encouraging Writing at Home With the changes occurring in schools across Australia, what changes can be made at home to help encourage the dying art of writing? WRITE LOVE LETTERS Okay, so maybe love letters are a bit sappy, especially for your older kids, but get in the habit of leaving them notes around the house. Make a game out of it by hiding the notes for them to find and encourage them to do the same. WRITE STORIES TOGETHER Rather than switch the TV on at night, grab a notepad and get every family member to write a word, a sentence or a paragraph to create a funny family story. Mad libs is also a fun family game and can be customised to all writing levels, even preppies. MAKE MENUS Encourage them to write a menu of foods they want to eat for the week. Yes, you’ll most likely be cooking chicken nuggets and chips for dinner, but hey, at least they are writing! COPY OUT SONG LYRICS If your child has a love of music, get them to write out the lyrics of their favourite songs. This also works with movie quotes.

as many superheroes, chocolate bars, capital cities, Pixar films, etc. that they can think of in five minutes. ENCOURAGE JOURNAL WRITING Purchase a special diary just for your child – one with a lock, special pen or beautiful box. Having their own writing book is the first step to actually getting them to write something in it.

HANDWRITING HELPER MAGNATAB KID O MAGNETIC WRITING BOARD Trace the lines with the magnetic stylus and follow the arrows to learn to write numbers and letters. Available in Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers and Free Play through Tiger Tribe. RRP $39.95 WEB www.tigertribe.com.au

MAKE LISTS List-writing is another fun game. Ask your kids to write down

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Read Story Jenna Gallina

LEARNING TO READ DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. IT TAKES PLENTY OF TIME, PATIENCE AND PRACTICE. As a mum with a five year old who is currently learning his sight words, I know all too well the struggles and the concerns that come with reading. There have been days where I want to throw his sight words in the bin and keep my non-reading little baby for just a little while longer, and other days when I tear up with pride when he recognises a word in a book or on a menu. Reading is a lifelong journey with an ever-lasting reward but children who are struggling to read, whether they are five or fifteen, have a hard time seeing this end result. It is up to us to encourage them, to support them and to help them improve their reading each and every day. So, how do we do it? Here are 21 tips to try:

1. READ ALOUD New readers need to read aloud. They need to hear themselves say the word to process this new skill. They need to be comfortable sounding each letter out and eventually blending each sound into a full word. So encourage this skill by reading aloud often and showing them how to do it. 2. READ WITH EXPRESSION Read with lots of expression to help your child see the different facial movements and understand the sounds. 3. CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING Beginner and early reader books typically don’t have a complicated

storyline to follow, but you still want to encourage your child to think about the story they have read. After a few pages of reading, ask “What has happened in the story so far,” or “what has been your favourite part so far?” 4. BE AWARE OF THE READING REQUIREMENTS It’s good to know what is expected at each grade level, as a general guideline. 5. FOCUS ON YOUR CHILD’S JOURNEY With that being said, try not to get caught up with where other kids are in relation to your children (easier said than done, I know!). Track your own child’s progress with the general

curriculum in the background. 6. MAKE READING AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR CHILD'S LIFE Reading is all around us. Have your child read menus, roadside signs, game directions, movie time listings and anything else. For children who are not yet that advanced, ask them to identify words or just letters that they are familiar with. 7. BRING A BOOK Always carry a book in your bag. When your child is waiting at the doctor’s office, rather than reaching for the iPhone, give him a book to look through.

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8. RE-READ YOUR CHILD’S FAVOURITES Even if this means you’re re-reading them so often that you can easily recite the stories word for word in your sleep. 9. CHOOSE NURSERY RHYME BOOKS Your child already knows the songs and can follow the words with his fingers when reading. This is great for early word recognition. 10. GET IN THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND You need to be calm and patient when helping little ones read. Try to choose a time when you are not stressed or rushed so you can focus your attention entirely on your child and the reading journey. The dirty dishes can wait.

13. WRITE, WRITE, WRITE! Reading and writing go hand in hand. Encourage writing every day, whether it is asking your child to add a few items to the shopping list or to write his name on a birthday card. 14. FIND BOOKS THAT WILL INTEREST THEM Does your child love superheroes? Look for books that feature superheroes. Perhaps Elmo is your child’s favourite character. Look for books with Elmo. 15. TRY ‘ECHO READING'

11. READ TO ME, READ TO YOU

Depending on the text, read a sentence, paragraph or page aloud first, and then get your child to re-read it back to you.

Take turns reading at bedtime – you read one and then they read one.

16. DO WORD SEARCHES

12. ENCOURAGE THEM TO READ THE ‘NEXT ONE’ Find ways to encourage your children to pick up another book. Introduce

SIGHT WORD SUCESS Sight words, or “tricky words” are normally the first introduction into word recognition for your child. They are introduced in prep and are words that are commonly seen but not always easy to spell. Teaching your children these words can be difficult, especially if you have a child like mine who would rather eat dirt than recite his tricky words. Vary it with these ideas: • Make a word puzzle and ask your child to circle the sight words she recognises in the puzzle. • Play Sight Word BINGO. • Choose two sight words and use them as passwords before your child goes to bed/brushes her teeth, etc. • Circle sight words in books. Give your child a special pen that she only uses for this task. • Look through magazines and cut out the letters to make a sight word collage. • Use magnetic letters, foam letters, stickers and play dough to write each word.

them to a series like The Boxcar Children or Harry Potter or to check out a second book by a favourite author.

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You don’t have to limit reading to basic books. Word searches and other word games can help your child identify letters and words.

17. SET UP A FAMILY READING TIME We used to call it USSR- You Sit Down, Shut Up and Read. But DEAR is probably a better acronym to use – Drop Everything And Read. 18. MIX IT UP Don’t just focus on books (readers or textbooks). Kids’ magazines, comic books, graphic novels, apps and even YouTube channels are great reading helpers. 19. CONSIDER “SHARED READING" Take turns reading sentences or paragraphs. You read the first sentence and your child reads the next. 20. PLAY BOARD GAMES Three good ones are Scattergories, Scrabble and Pictionary. 21. MAKE A READING CORNER Complete your reading corner with cute bookshelves, a cosy mat, plenty of comfy pillows and blankets and possibly even a Teepee.

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We all want the best for our kids and sometimes the classroom can be a challenge. It’s normal for some kids to have trouble pronouncing letters, holding their pencil, or taking part in sport. But these can quickly turn into much bigger problems if kids don’t get the extra support they need to shine. Manager for Therapy Services at CPL's Cairns service, Joanne Elmer said although most people don’t know it, CPL therapists can see kids of all abilities and help with things that can make learning and participation so much easier. “Parents often call us after noticing that something isn’t right. For example, their child isn’t pronouncing letters and sounds properly – and as a parent, the scariest thing is that your child will not develop a love of reading or enjoy writing,” she said.

CPL offers competitive rates for therapy services to the general public including physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy

“Our therapists work closely with families and schools to get kids back on track and ready to excel!” she said. Joanne said there were many benefits of using CPL’s therapy services, such as their levels of expertise and their comprehensive approach. “We work with children and adults who have many different needs, from significant physical barriers to just needing help with pronunciation, writing or taking part in sport.” “Because of our diverse experience, we can easily and effectively treat a range of children with varying level of skills and abilities," she said. CPL has a 65 year track record providing children’s therapy in schools across Queensland. Our team of therapists work closely with teachers, parents and carers to help children of all abilities reach their education goals. If you have a child who is having trouble with communication, reading or writing, handwriting and coordination you can contact CPL directly on 1800 275 753 to make an appointment. CPL's services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology for kids in North Queensland. For more information about CPL’s children’s therapy services, visit their website at www.cpl.org.au/cairns. CPL's Cairns service is located at 1/111 Spence Street, Cairns.

• Exploring technology options • Teaching correct letter and number formation • Improve their speech and language skills • Understand how to use language and socialise with their friends • Communicate by using symbols, communication books and devices • Understand and follow directions

• Improve their balance or posture • Enhance their coordination in sports • Build their strength and endurance

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Chemical-free Awareness: Air fresheners Story Jade Vogler, Health Coach, HEALthee Living www.jadevoglerhealtheeliving.com For parents who like to burn pretty scented candles, oils, or plug-in air fresheners in order to ‘freshen’ up the air, eliminate odours or provide a warm ambience, you might want to read this important information so that you can still do what you like to do but with safer alternatives. Made up of synthetic ingredients, which are known toxic chemicals (some even carcinogenic) such as formaldehyde, petroleum-derived substances and artificial fragrances, air fresheners simply mask odours. They have been linked to many health issues such as headaches, asthma attacks, allergic & skin reactions, respiratory problems, hormone disruption, cancer and can also affect learning and behaviour. Enclosed rooms also increase the exposure of these harmful chemicals to our children as they are ingested via their skin, upper airways, brain and lungs and are of most concern as their brains and neurological systems are still developing and growing. What are some safer, toxic-free alternatives? Some free ways to freshen up your home without the chemical concerns include placing a bowl of baking soda on the table to help neutralise odours or opening all the doors and windows in your home. Add a bowl of fresh herbs, such as mint or thyme, to the kitchen table or invest in fresh flowers once a month. Some great products to consider include 100 per cent beeswax or soy candles which contain 100 per cent essential oils and electric diffusers that use only water and essential oils.

Is there a link between the month of birth and illnesses? A recent study conducted by Columbia University researchers shows that 55 diseases are “significantly dependent on the birth month.” Children who are born in January, for example, could be faced with an increased risk of hypertension as they get older. DISEASES BY MONTH • January: Hypertension • February: Lung and bronchial cancer • March: Cardiac failure, arrhythmia, mitral valve disorder • April: Angina, cardiac • May: No increase likelihood of disease • June: Heart conditions such as angina • July: Asthma • August: No increase likelihood of disease • September: Vomiting • October: Insect bites, STIs and respiratory infections

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• November: Most likely to develop arrhythmia, mitral valve disorder, lung cancer and ADHD • December: Bruising Despite the findings, the authors concluded that “the risk related to birth month is relatively minor when compared to more influential variables like diet and exercise”. Do these findings hold true in your family?

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HEALTH Secret Men’s Business The Magic of Oil Story Mario Calanna, CEO of Calanna Pharmacy Oil is used as a lubricant for engines. It reduces rust, wear and tear and basically reduces inflammation of the engine parts.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift has five tips to improve men’s health and happiness. Most of us know the importance of eating well and exercising, but there’s more to being a healthy bloke than lifting dumbbells and packing protein. Many men don’t realise that their daily diet and lifestyle decisions can impact their health and wellbeing – affecting the way they look, feel and perform. With that in mind, we’ve got five guaranteed ways to amp up men’s health and happiness. 1. MEDITATE Just 10 to 20 minutes of daily practice can help you think more clearly, build self-awareness, enhance sleep and reduce feelings of stress. Who knew that sitting and doing nothing could be so good? 2. SLEEP It’s no surprise that most hardworking men are sleep deprived, but just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s cool. Lack of quality sleep can affect our judgement, mood, manner and ability to absorb and retain information. Get into a good sleep routine, sleeping and waking at about the same time each day, and aim for at least six hours. 3. EAT FIBRE FOR FITNESS Fibre is a key component to a healthy diet, and it doesn’t just come from your morning bowl of Weet-Bix. It’s recommended Aussies eat at least 25-30g of fibre each day, which can lower your risk of obesity and lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, even reducing your risk of certain cancers. 4. SEE RED… AND GREEN Our old mate Popeye plugged spinach for a good reason. Veggies such as broccoli, spinach, Swiss chard, kale and bok choy are a rich source of nutrients, with essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. And go for antioxidant-rich foods, such as tomatoes, carrots, watermelons and papaya to promote general health and provide protection against some cancers. 5. SPEAK UP Health and wellbeing is something men often have trouble talking about. This year, 14,500 men will be diagnosed with cancer – talking about signs and symptoms can encourage awareness and early detection. Take the time to follow these five tips and set a new personal best. Remember guys, it’s not all about the abs. The most attractive feature about a man is a healthy twinkle in his eye!

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In this same way, essential oils or fatty acids are critical to our body parts. They reduce inflammation, wear and tear and disease. There are three main classes of essential fatty acids – Omega 3, 6 and 9. As these oils are not produced in the body, they must be part of our food intake. HEALTH BENEFITS OF GOOD FATS: There are many studies that show the health benefits of essential fatty acids. A plethora of supportive clinical data suggests that this one, simple, convenient, cost effective step – increase Omega 3 fats in your diet – and your health outcomes will be impressive: OMEGA 3 OIL • Reduces triglycerides • Reduces cholesterol • Lowers inflammatory levels • Reduces blood pressure • Improves heart attack survival rates • Improves cardio vascular circulation • Reduces stroke risk and aids recovery • Improves growth and development of children • Improves learning and brain function, lowering chances of dementia, Alzheimer’s and depression • Improves focus and behaviour in ADHD and ADD children • Reduces inflammation in all arthritis forms and joint flexibility • Improves skin – eczema, psoriasis and other skin allergies • Improves bowel problems including inflammatory bowel symptoms So increase your intake of good fats - fish, capsules of EPA/DHA, cold pressed olive oil, macadamia oil, coconut oil, avocado, a little butter and benefit from the magic of oil.

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An overtired baby is harder to settle, harder to feed and harder to handle. While it may seem simple to us - “You are tired, baby. So GO TO SLEEP” – it’s not so simple for newborns. Most babies need to be trained to sleep properly and the best way to do this is to establish a good sleep routine as soon as you can.

WATCH FOR TIRED SIGNS Wide eyes? Jerky hand movements? The desire to suck? These are tired signs. Some more tired signs to watch for include rubbing of the eyes, turning the head to one side and the inability to focus for a long time.

So don’t beat yourself up if your self-settling attempts are not going quite as planned. You’ll get there… eventually. And once you do, I can guarantee that you will miss those late-night car rides, those two-hour shushing sessions and those midnight rocking chair marathons.

As soon as you see a tired sign, it’s time to send bub back to bed. TEACH BABY HOW TO SELF-SETTLE Self-settling is a term that new parents will be very familiar with. Teaching baby to self-settle can take days, weeks, months, even years. While some babies will catch on right away, others will not. There are several techniques to self-settle you can try including the No-Cry-Sleep Solution, the Ferber Method and the Gentle Sleep Approach. LEARN THE SLEEP CYCLE Everyone will go through light and heavy sleep cycles. For newborns, one sleep cycle is 40 minutes long. What this means is that bub may only sleep one cycle, then wake up and be unable to go back to sleep without assistance, even though baby is still tired. Around the 30 minute marker, watch baby for stirring and movement. Gently shush or pat your little one to ease baby into the next sleep cycle. CONSIDER FALL BACK METHODS Sometimes babies just won’t sleep. And resorting to putting bub in the car, to taking baby on a bumpy ride in the pram or to circling around the kitchen table 235 times lightly bouncing your little one in your arms, happens. A lot.

Baby Sleep Basics One of the hardest things about being a new mum is getting used to a completely new sleep routine. With a tummy the size of a small nut, you can expect bub to be waking frequently for top ups which means very erratic sleep for the first little while. Here is a basic guideline of what you can expect for the first year: 1 MONTH

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FRIDAY 4 CAIRNS CREATIVE CRAWL Tank 4 - Tanks Art Centre 4032 6650 5.15pm / Cost / Adult

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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

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)

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 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

Regular EVENTS

CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS TUE, THUR, 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)

INFLATABLE KINGDOM SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: EVERYDAY Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

SCHOOL TERM: WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

INFLATABLE KINGDOM FOR TINY TOTS WEEKENDS Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

SCHOOL TERM: MON, TUE, THUR, FRI Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

CAIRNS RECREATION CENTRE FRIDAY NIGHTS Top 40 Skate 7 - 10pm

SATURDAY NIGHTS Retro Skate 7 - 10pm

MON - FRI General Skate 12 - 2.30pm

MON, TUE, THUR, FRI After School Skate 2.30 - 4pm

CAZALYS KIDS CLUB THUR, FRI 6 - 9pm

SAT, SUN 12 - 2pm & 6 - 9pm

GO BOWLING VARIOUS DAYS Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday General Bowling, 9am - 10pm Monday General Bowling, 12pm - 8.30pm Friday, Saturday General Bowling, 9am - 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, WATTLE ST MONDAYS (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 (During School Term) Natures Child Friday Playgroup (0-5 Years) 10.00am-12.30pm, $4

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE 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

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 Guided Meditation with Zoe Strickland Drop In Sessions weekly Time: 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.

TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, PROGRESS RD, WHITEROCK 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY 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 & GYMNASTICS CLASSES MONDAYS & FRIDAYS Location: Edmonton PCYC Time: 9:30am Toddlers class, ages 2 - 3. 10:30am Kindy class, ages 4 - 5. Cost: $7 per child

CRAFT & SEWING STUDIO 4053 4421 Edge Hill Piccones

KIDS SEWING CLASSES Wed & Thur 3.30- 5.30pm

PATCHWORK/SEWING CLASSES

Tues 5.30 - 8.30pm

Wed 9.30am - 12.30pm Fri 9.30am -12.30pm

BEADING CLASSES Thur 10 - 11.30am

READY STEADY GO KIDS SATURDAYS Multi Sport & Exercise Program for Kids Time: (during school terms) 9am 9.45am Trinity Beach State School Sports Hall 2.5 - 4yrs

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YOU NEED • Wooden clothes pegs • Craft paint and paint brushes • Hot glue and glue gun • Felt • Google eyes • Magnetic tape strips HOW TO MAKE 1. Cut your animal heads out of the felt. You can find animal head templates online. 2. Using your glue gun, glue the animal heads to the clothes pegs. 3. Glue the googly eyes onto your felt heads. 4. Paint your clothes pegs to match the colour of the animal you are making. 5. Secure a magnet on the back of the clothes peg with glue. Thanks to Repeat Crafter Me www.repeatcrafterme.com

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ANIMAL ATTRACTION Let their imaginations run wild with these extra adorable animal-themed craft ideas. If you have empty toilet paper rolls in your bathroom, an assortment of plastic eggs left over from Easter or a pile of clothes pegs in your laundry, then you have the makings for these clever and creative creatures.

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• Pipe cleaners

• Fine tipped black pen

• Mini pom poms

• Stickers, feathers, glitter and other embellishments

• Felt or colourful card

• Coloured felt

• Fine tipped pen

• Googly eyes

• Craft glue

• Scissors HOW TO MAKE

HOW TO MAKE 1. Cover the toilet paper roll with coloured craft (based on the animal that you want to make). 2. Add embellishment made out of felt, stickers, feathers, coloured card, etc. Secure with craft glue. 3. Glue googly eyes to your critter. 4. Finish your critter off by adding a nose, mouth or other features with the fine tipped pen. Thanks to Art Craft Gift Ideas artcraftgiftideas.blogspot.com.au

1. Cut out the tails, ears and other body parts you will need, either from the felt or coloured card, and glue to the egg 2. Glue pom poms to the bottom of the eggs as the animal feet. 3. Add a pipe cleaner to the back of the egg for a curly tail. 4. Using a fine tipped pen, draw the details of your critter such as the eyes, the whiskers and the mouth. Thanks to Flat Ideas www.flatideas.com

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20 DAYS OF FREE ADMISSION FROM 20 SEP - 7 OCT

Hiromi Tango, Pistil 2012. Photo by Yuji Yukishiro

To celebrate its 20th birthday, the Cairns Regional Gallery is again opening its doors to everyone – with 20 days of free admission. From 18 September to 7 October the Cairns Regional Gallery invite everyone to come inside and experience the magical world of art and creativity! In the lead-up to a very special sculptural installation in November, called Art Magic: The Climbing Tree, by internationally renowned artist, Hiromi Tango, the Gallery is running artist-led workshops for children and families. Come and create elements of the rainforest that will be installed in the LOFT Gallery between 20 November and 7 February 2016. Hiromi Tango is an exceptional artist who has created “art magic” around the world. This year she is working with the Cairns Art Gallery and community groups to create a vibrant, tropical installation made from soft materials and sculptural forms and we are inviting everyone to be part of the project and share in the magic of creating. GET INVOLVED IN “ART MAGIC” School holiday workshops for Hiromi’s installation will run on Thursdays and Fridays, with two sessions each day – 10am to 12 noon, and 1.00 to 3.00pm. The workshops, led by well-known artists, Hayley Gillespie and Louisa Ennis-Thomas, will include creating sculptural elements for inclusion in the final installation of Hiromi’s magic climbing tree. During the workshops children will create hundreds of vividly coloured, soft sculptural pieces that

together will become part of Hiromi Tango’s floor-to ceiling installation in November. Children will work with brightly coloured yarns, silk, foam, cotton, rubber and wool. The creating process is joyful, easy, fun and inclusive – and no previous experience is necessary. ADDITIONAL SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS During the school holidays the Gallery is also running other workshops that will teach children new skills and techniques to expand their arts practice. These will run from Monday to Wednesday, with two sessions daily, from 10am to 12 noon, and 1.00 – 3.00pm. Professional local artists including Caroline Mudge, Andrew Bonneau, Pam Kusabs and Lucy Carroll will teach children new skills and techniques including multilayered fabric collage, line drawing, portraiture, weaving and basketry. EXPLORE THE GALLERY Inside there are so many exhibitions, including the Collectible Art exhibition that runs from 18 September to 4 October. 35 leading local artists, including Geoff Dixon, Claudine Marzik, Roland Nancarrow, Margaret Genever, Lynette Griffiths, Lenore Howard, Nickeema Williams, Rose

Rigley, Steve Royster and Pamela See, will showcase new twodimensional works across a range of media including paintings, prints, photography and works on paper. All works are for sale, affordable, small enough to take home, and infinitely collectible. TO MARKET TO MARKET From 25 to 27 September there is also a three-day pop up market that will showcase some of the region’s most inventive and creative craftspeople and designers. The exhibit features affordable and desirable jewellery, clothing, homewares, furniture and other must-have gifts and collectibles. Participants include Mollie Bosworth, Hayley Gillespie, Caroline Mudge, Kristin Tennyson, Marcia Harris, Teho Ropeyarn, Marian Wolfs and Hedy Verhulst. Don’t wait till December for the Christmas magic to begin - get in early to buy exclusive and one-off items from some of our finest artists, craftspeople and designers in our region, and share in some creative magic at your Gallery during these school holidays.

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THE YOUNG COMPANY

19th September 10.00am Make a Doll on a Stick

TYC have an action packed Spring Drama School these holidays!

3 day Learn to Sew Workshops Tuesday 22nd, Wed 23rd and Thurs 24th September. 10.00am - 2.00pm. Bring lunch, drink and cushion if required. $150 (everything supplied except sewing machine)

PROGRAM 1: JURASSIC ISLAND – THE CHASE IS ON 5 - 12yrs This 4-day program runs from Tuesday 22nd September to Friday 25th September 2015, 9.00am 3.00pm each day and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on the 25th for friends and family members. PROGRAM 2: MEDIEVAL MAYHEM THE AGE OF CONQUESTS 5-12yrs This 4-day program runs from Tuesday 29th September to Friday 2nd October 2015, 9am - 3pm each day and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on the 2nd for friends and family members. MORE INFO www.theyoungcompany.com.au for more information, call TYC on 40414066 or email info@theyoungcompany.com.au.

BAD FISHY Bad Fishy are offering 35min Jet Boat Thrill Rides daily during the school holidays at 11.30am and 2.00pm MENTION PAKMAG SAVE 20% MORE INFO www.badfishy.com.au call 0499490030 or email bookings@ badfishy.com.au Bookings are essential. Suitable for children 1.2m tall and above.

CRAFT N 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

25th September 10.00am & 2.00pm Minion activities WEEK 2 3 day Learn to Sew Workshops Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th September and Thursday 1st October 10.00am - 2.00pm. Bring lunch, drink and cushion if required. $150 (everything supplied except sewing machine) 2nd October Photo frames -10.00am 2.00pm - pin beading 3rd October 10.00am Decorate your own tshirt Children 8 and under need to have an adult present at all times. Bookings are essential. MORE INFO call 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY There is an abundance of art workshops available throughout the School Holidays at the Cairns Regional Gallery! Bookings essential. Workshop details are as follows: MONDAY 21ST AND TUESDAY 22ND 2-day fabric collage project 10.00am - 12.00pm Ages 8 – 16 years Cost $32 ($36 non members) Day 1: Fabric Painting / Developing a Creative Design Day 2: Producing a Multi-layered Fabric Collage MONDAY 21ST Create your own cartoon avatar 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ages 6 - 12 years

Cost $16 ($18 non members) TUESDAY 22ND Basket-weaving using natural materials 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ages 6 - 12 years Cost $16 ($18 non members) WEDNESDAY 233RD Portrait painting in acrylics 10.00am - 12.00pm Ages 6 - 12 years Cost $16 ($18 non members) WEDNESDAY 23RD Portrait painting in acrylics 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ages 6 - 12 years Cost $16 ($18 non members) MONDAY 28TH Create your own cartoon avatar 10.00am - 12.00 pm Ages 6 - 12 years Cost $16 ($18 non members) Drawing from life 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ages 6 - 12 years Cost $16 ($18 non members) TUESDAY 29TH Intro to patterns & print-making 10.00am - 11.00am Ages 2 - 7 years Cost $12 ($14 non members) Patterns & print-making 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ages 6 - 12 years Cost $16 ($18 non members) WEDNESDAY 30TH Basket-weaving using colourful recycled materials 10.00am - 12.00pm Ages 6 - 12 years Cost $16 ($18 non members) Drawing from life 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ages 6 - 12 years Cost $16 ($18 non members) MORE INFO For more information or to book email call 4046 4888 or email programs@ cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

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GO BOWLING Go Bowling are offering Tenpin Bowling Deals for these School Holidays. KIDS HAPPY HOUR $6 games between 9am-10am and 3pm-4pm 7 days a week. FAMILY DEALS Start from $39, T&Cs apply see in centre for details. All offers are per person and include shoe hire. MORE INFO Call 4053 3497 or visit www.gobowling.com.au/cairns to check out their FAMILY and ECLUB deals.

LASERFUN SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FAMILY SPECIAL Memberships and 3 laser tag missions - 4 people for $100. Laserfun - Indoor Laser Tag at DFO Open School Holidays 10.00am 10.00pm (9pm Sundays) Players must be over 6 years old and wear enclosed shoes. MORE INFO For more information or to book phone 4031 9865 www.laserfun.com.au or facebook.com/LaserfunCairns

Smithfield Shopping Centre LEGO - BUILD UP THE LEGO FUN Join in all the fun and build your very own LEGO creation these School Holidays. Also wander through the centre and visit the 3 display pods. From Monday 21st September Friday 2nd October 11.00am - 2.00pm Daily and 3.00pm - 6.00pm Thursdays Located near the Food Court – Pods located near Donut King, Lorna Jane and Woolworths. MORE INFO For more information www.smithfieldcentre.com.au or call 4038 1006

The Pier Free Creative Clay School Holiday Fun at the Pier. Each day from 10.00am - 2.00pm WEEK 1 Tuesday 22nd September to Friday 25th

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WEEK 2 Tuesday 29th September to Friday 2nd October MORE INFO For more information contact 4052 7749 or like them on facebook www.facebook.com/thepiercairns

CAZALYS SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT CAZALYS KIDS CLUB In the Kids Room 6.30pm - 9.00pm SATURDAY 19TH Bowling Fun and Hoopla SUNDAY 20TH Construction Night MONDAY 21ST Group Games THURSDAY 24TH Painting Fun FRIDAY 25TH Party Games SATURDAY 26TH Movie Night SUNDAY 27TH Table Top Games MONDAY 28TH Cookie Decorating WEDNESDAY 30TH Lucky Ducks - Board Games

INFLATABLE KINGDOM NEW FUN IN CAIRNS! Come and join in the fun of North Queensland’s largest Indoor Inflatable Playground. Inflatable Kingdom Cairns is the perfect venue to have a great time for all ages. Inflatable Kingdom is a high energy action packed environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes. INFLATABLE KINGDOM OPENING HOURS FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Everyday 9.00am - 4.00pm $7 per child for 5 years and under. Restricted to Tiny Tots area $14 per child 6 years and over Access to Inflatable Kingdoms all ages area MORE INFO 4032 2844, admin@inflatablekingdom.com.au, facebook/inflatablekingdomcairns, www.inflatablekingdom.com.au 164 Mayers Street, Manunda at Cairns Indoor Sports

DANCE 2XS Three Fun School Holiday Workshops on 22nd, 24th & 29th September 11.30am to 3.30pm each day Lots of different activities: Tumbling, Dancing, Cheerleading, Fun and Games, Arts and Crafts, Circus Juggling, Movies etc MORE INFO Bookings: 4033 5315 or email dance@2xs.com.au Studio CNR Atticus St & Salter Close Woree

LEISURE ISLAND SUPER HERO DISCOS 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 1.5 hours of continuous fun. MORE INFO Check out their website for NEW deals and offers www.leisureisland. com.au

JUMP MANIA NEW AND NOW OPEN! Get set to fly Cairns! The trampolining revolution has arrived! 72 interconnected trampolines, 7 activity zones, 80 jumpers per session, the best fun you'll have all holidays! OPEN DAY SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 9am - 12pm / FREE - Live demo's, guided deck tours, sweet music, special guest appearances & the chance to win the one and only Golden Ticket - an annual pass to Jump Mania! Don’t forget - Book online to receive a discount on your General Admission price. Opening hours - 9am - 9pm everyday through school holidays, open till late on Friday and Saturdays Jump Mania Trampoline Park is located at Shop 118A Raintrees Shopping Centre, Manunda MORE INFO www.jumpmania.com.au and follow them on facebook www.facebook. com/jumpmaniacairns

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CAIRNS WAKE PARK

POODLEPIE SEWING STUDIO

KIDS CLUB Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in the school holidays from 8.30am to 10.00am Cost $35. Bookings essential.

SEWING DEMONSTRATIONS 10.00am - 2.00pm Daily Monday to Friday both weeks at Mt Sheridan Plaza

MORE INFO 4038 1304

GLOWORLD For some awesome School Holiday entertainment head along to GloWorld

BEGIN BRIGHT

22ND SEPTEMBER Celebrate their 1st Birthday all day from 10am – 8pm $15

These School Holidays Begin Bright are holding 2 hour Craft Sessions for $25 – for 4 - 12yrs includes all craft materials, snacks and drinks. Please bring your own lunch. Children can stay all day for $65 – Conditions apply. Please wear clothes that can get messy.

29TH SEPTEMBER Pyjama Party Night 5-9pm $15 MORE INFO Visit www.gloworldcairns.com on facebook @GloworldEntertainment

GECKO’S MORE INFO For school holiday information visit their Facebook page for all the up to date school holiday fun www.facebook.com/geckosplay

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.

MONDAY 21ST 9.30am - 11.30am Minions - Science & Craft 12.00pm - 2.00pm Creepy Crawly Craft & Mini Pot Plants 2.00pm - 4.00pm Science: Volcanoes, Sherbet & Slime TUESDAY 22ND 9.30am - 11.30am Bath Bombs, Lip Gloss & Tote Bags 12.00pm - 2.00pm Jewellery Trees, Boxes & Jewellery Making 2.00pm - 4.00pm Dream Catchers & Glass Tea Light Candles

PAKMAG SPECIAL Cut out the voucher in PakMag on page 12 and Receive 15% off entry. Valid till 30th September conditions apply

WEDNESDAY 23RD 9.30am - 11.30am Inside Out - Mind Creative Craft 12.00pm - 2.00pm Paper Lanterns, Sand Art Bottles & Keyrings 2.00pm - 4.00pm Under the Sea: Rainbow Fish & 3D Canvases

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

THURSDAY 24TH 9.30am - 11.30am Grossology Science: Fake Blood,

TANK RIDES DAILY 11.00am & 2.00pm Open 7 Days 9.30am to 4.30pm

MORE INFO For more information contact Julie at Poodlepie Sewing Studio on 0458 280 150

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Poo & Snot 12.00pm - 2.00pm Jurassic World - Science & Craft 2.00pm - 4.00pm Clay Sculpting & Dream Catchers FRIDAY 25TH 9.30am - 11.30am Minecraft - Science & Craft 12.00pm - 2.00pm Crazy Science Experiments 2.00pm - 4.00pm Boomerangs and Didgeridoos MONDAY 28TH 9.30am - 11.30am Inside Out - Mind Creative Craft 12.00pm - 2.00pm Under the Sea: Rainbow Fish & 3D Canvases 2.00pm - 4.00pm Jewellery Trees, Boxes & Jewellery Making TUESDAY 29TH 9.30am - 11.30am Dream Catchers & Glass Tea Light Candles 12.00pm - 2.00pm Grossology Science: Fake Blood, Poo & Snot 2.00pm - 4.00pm Minecraft - Science & Craft THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 9.30am - 11.30am Crazy Science Experiments 12.00pm - 2.00pm Clay Sculpting & Dream Catchers 2.00pm - 4.00pm Science - Volcanoes, Sherbet & Slime FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER 9.30am - 11.30am Paper Lanterns, Sand Art Bottles & Keyrings 12.00pm - 2.00pm Bath Bombs, Lip Gloss & Tote Bags 2.00pm - 4.00pm Minions - Science & Craft MORE INFO For more information or to book call 1300 234 462 or email learn@beginbright.com.au

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Party!

Get inspired by these Super Mario themed party ideas for your little gamers. Super Mario themed parties aren't only fun for little ones, but also a great way to relive a classic for a 30th or 40th birthday celebration. Think cute mushrooms, man-eating plants, red bricks, pink princesses, star power, one-ups, question marks, gold coins, funny hats with matching coveralls, climbing vines, smiling clouds, evil turtles and, of course, fuzzy moustaches.

HOW TO MAKE IT SUPER Sweets and Treats: • Mini pizzas • Mushroom kebabs (marshmallows with Red Delicious apple slices as the top) • Princess crown cake pops • Star shaped biscuits

• Super Mario Obstacle Course (bring the game to life with climbing obstacles, jumping obstacles and plenty of ‘bad guys’ to dodge) • Musical Tunnels (decorate each chair with green fabric and outline in black fabric pen to create various tunnels)

• Rainbow road jelly • Devilled "yoshi" eggs • Chocolate moustaches • Star-shaped cheese and crackers • Turtle cupcakes

Party Games:

Costume Ideas:

• Yellow star balloons (with black eyes glue onto them) • Question-mark printables to glue to the plates, napkins and juice containers • Nintendo-controller-shaped wall art

Lolly Bag Ideas: • Gold chocolate coins • Super Mario stickers

• Mario and Luigi

• Glow in the dark stars

• Yoshi

• Crayons with printable Mario colouring-in sheet

• The Princess • Toad • Koomba and Goomba

• Plastic "Yoshi" eggs filled with red and green M&M's

• Mushroom Ring Toss • Colour-in Your Own Super Mario Mask • Decorate Your Own Princess Crown • Yoshi Egg Hunt or Yoshi Egg and Spoon Race • Pin Mario in the Castle • Turtle Stomp (blow up green balloons with white spots glued to them and let the kids stomp on as many as they can in a certain amount of time)

Decorations: • Moustache straws • Super Mario Cake Toppers (Icingbits.com) • Printable centrepieces of all the characters (Etsy Store – PeribosPen) • Brick and tunnel inspired bunting • Mushroom lanterns (red paper lanterns with white spots glued on them)

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Boxes of Babylon New Daddy Mini Box RRP $95.00 WEB www.boxesofbabylon.com.au Boxes of Babylon, implores customers to rediscover the art of thoughtful gift giving by providing the opportunity to send and receive premium gift boxes. These gift boxes have been carefully crafted through consultation with international design studios. The result is a collection of thought provoking gift boxes that showcase the finest in beauty, functionality and above all, luxury. The New Daddy Mini Box is the perfect gift for soon-to-be dads or those experiencing their first Father's Day. It provides the essentials plus some fun advice! ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

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RRP $249.00 WEB www.chamberlaindiy.com.au Chamberlain’s HandyLift Plus garage roller door opener offers an easy way to automate a garage roller door in less than two hours. The HandyLift Plus can be installed to existing single or double manual roller doors and offers a soft open and close for a longer opener life. It features obstruction reversal technology, meaning the door will automatically stop and reverse if it senses an obstruction, ensuring children, pets and the family car are out of harm’s way. Backed by Chamberlain’s 5 year warranty, the HandyLift Plus is available from Bunnings and Masters and comes with remote controls and easy to follow step by step installation instructions. ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

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3 pack of Beard Oil & wooden beard comb RRP $99.00 WEB www.milkmanaustralia.com

This is a fantastic Australian hand made product. These make great gifts for the bearded man that has everything and wants for nothing. THE PACK INCLUDES 1 x MILKMAN Chai Latte Beard Oil -50 mL; 1 x MILKMAN Citrus Supernova Beard Oil - 50 mL; 1 x MILKMAN King of Wood Beard Oil - 50 mL; and 1 x MILKMAN Beard Comb These are exceptional products for conditioning your beard and skin. Especially designed for those that have beard itch. ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

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BOG OUT 4wd RECOVERY device RRP $159 (Single) / $279 (Twin Pack) WEB www.bogout.com BOG OUT is the latest 4WD recovery device to hit the tracks. It’s simple and effective. Essentially, it is a very strong harness designed to turn your wheels into winches. Just tie one end to a wheel that has lost traction, and secure the other end to an anchor point. Then slowly drive out of trouble! Developed and tested in the tough tropics of northern Australia, Bog Out has completed many recoveries where other devices have failed. It’s economical, can even double as a tow rope, and is compact enough to fit in your glove box. It’s a ‘must have’ for any off road enthusiast.

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MAN LAW Digital BBQ Tongs RRP $29.95 WEB www.mrgift.com.au This handy set of Digital BBQ Tongs features an audible alarm, seven pre-set meat types (beef/veal/lamb/pork/poultry/turkey/burger), five seconds quick response time, temperature range: 0°C - 200°C (can interchange display from °F and °C), detachable LCD display for easy cleaning and a backlit LCD display that is perfect for night grilling. ENTER www.pakmag.com.au

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FLYING HIGH WITH GBR HELICOPTERS Experienteceof the ‘Tas $49pp Heli’ for Family-friendly – all ages welcome, children under three sit on mum or dad’s lap. Several flights daily – choose a morning or afternoon Scenic flights to Green Island, Norman Reef, Moore Reef, Agincourt Reef, a secret sand cay, rainforests, waterfalls and even into the outback Packages available in conjunction with leading Great Barrier Reef tour providers. Have you ever wanted to fly a helicopter? IFly – GBR’s latest adventure package puts you in charge of the chopper. The two hour experience, available for those over the age of 15, flies out of the GBR training centre in Mareeba and includes a training course and a 30 minute flight over the stunning Atherton Tablelands.

Cruising high above Cairns in a helicopter is not the average way to start your day. But it is exactly what GBR offers and at the amazing price of $49 per person. I think most parents would agree that this is a dream come true for their kids, big and small alike. And, after spending the morning with the GBR staff and experiencing the ‘Taste of Heli’ firsthand, I can easily understand why.

top the list. But the icing on the cake has to be the incredible views of the city and its surrounds. Cairns is always beautiful, but from a birds-eye view, it is simply breathtaking. What we especially loved at GBR is how accommodating they were and how they go out of their way to make it a personal and fun experience for everyone.

Locally owned and operated, the team recently celebrated five years under the management of Ian Johnson and Chris Cooper and 20 years of flying high. With a staff of more than 60 people and 22 helicopters in house, GBR is on the up.

Tash tells us that recently a young girl celebrated her “Modelette” themed birthday with GBR. To prepare for the event, the GBR team put out a red carpet and took photos as the ‘celebrities’ entered and exited the helicopter.

GBR’s sales executive, Natasha MacPherson tells us, the ‘Taste of Heli’ is, “the perfect introduction into flying,” and we couldn’t agree more. The tour can take from one to six people over the gorgeous water where you can view the main Cairns attractions including the inlet, the harbour and the Esplanade. Starting and ending at either the City Helipad or their aviation base at the airport, the journey doesn’t take long but it certainly is memorable.

While the 'Taste of Heli' is an ideal chopper sampling for families, GBR also offers a number of other flights, either as a standalone activity or in conjunction with leading reef cruise operators such as Quicksilver, Great Adventures and Reef Magic.

What’s the best part of the experience? The anticipation of waiting to take-off, the sound of the roters turning above you and the sensation of floating on air certainly

If your kids have ever wanted to go on a helicopter ride, then give the team at GBR a call on 4081 8888. This is one of the most unique and affordable ways to experience Cairns like you never have before.

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500g chickpeas 1 onion, grated 1 tablespoon mint, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped 2 large ripe tomatoes, grated 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 30mL olive oil, plus extra for frying 150g plain flour Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Drizzle lemon juice to serve HOW TO MAKE

INGREDIENTS 2 beaten eggs 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Fresh strawberries Sugar for dusting (optional) HOW TO MAKE In a mixing bowl, add baking powder, flour and salt. Mix well. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the butter, milk and eggs. Mix well. Heat a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat and add a knob of butter. As soon as the butter is melted and starting to bubble, ladle the batter into circles in the pan. When the pancakes begin to bubble, flip them. When they are golden both sides, remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Stack the pancakes on a plate, dust a little sugar on top of the stack and top with fresh halved strawberries.

Soak the chickpeas in salted water overnight. Drain and wash the chickpeas well, then using a food processor or wooden spoon mix until it resembles a paste. Add the onion, herbs, tomato, paprika and oil and season well. Slowly add the flour, mixing well as you go, until the mixture looks like a thick paste. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about one hour to rest. Heat extra olive oil in a frying pan and add large tablespoons of the chickpea mixture, cooking on all sides until golden, about 8 - 10 minutes. Do not overcrowd the frying pan. Place cooked fritters on absorbent paper while cooking the rest of the mixture. Arrange fritters on a serving platter and squeeze over a little lemon juice and serve at room temperature. Chickpea fritters recipe from Everyday Mediterranean by Mary Vale From mezedes (small plates) to hearty meat dishes, Everyday Mediterranean provides not only a great insight into the Mediterranean diet, but also offers the reader a spectrum of tastes and flavours. RRP $35.00 STOCKISTS Available from all good bookstores or online from www.newhollandpublishers.com

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CAMPING

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Camping and kids - two words that can go together harmoniously. Right? The joy of camping can lose some of it's sizzle when things go wrong. Poor weather, poor preparation and poor attitudes can really put a dampener on a weekend away. We have put together a few helpful hints to ensure nothing but happy memories are made when you embark on your camping adventure with the kids.

ANSWERING “ARE WE THERE YET?”

This phrase is inevitable. No matter how many games, books and electronic devices you provide to the little darlings, you will hear this. Accept it. It’s been going on for several generations and it is not going to stop anytime soon. Think pleasant thoughts. Before the car trip has begun, it's helpful to have set some expectations about the trip and length of time in the car. Show the kids a map, explain the length of time so the younger ones will understand (we are still two Disney movies away) and slice your road trip into different parts. ENCOURAGE CAMPING CHORES. At the campsite (where you have done all of your research, of course, and therefore know what facilities are on offer), try to get the children to "help set up the campsite", by giving them easy tasks to do. Setting up an area for their toys and putting out the foldable camping chairs are easy

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tasks to keep little fingers busy. After set-up, keep them busy with collecting firewood (if allowed), getting fresh water, finding marshmallow roasting sticks and sweeping the outdoor area. PACK SUITABLE RAINY ACTIVITIES.

Rain happens. Books, colouring activities, board games and cards are a good stand-by items. LEGO and puzzles are not as good as all those tiny pieces can go missing. Keep electronic devices on stand-by, in the event of seriously poor weather only. If it’s nice outside, the electronic devices stay hidden. GIVE EACH CHILD THEIR OWN BACKPACK.

Fill this with essential items such as a headlamp, water bottle, tissues, sunscreen, repellent and snacks. You may also like to include a whistle so if they get lost or wander too far, they can use it to advise of their location.

Their involvement in packing this bag prior to the camping trip is a good way to get them interested in the trip and take a little bit of responsibility for their own belongings. ALWAYS PACK EXTRA CLOTHING.

Just in case. The trip where you don’t pack enough clothes is the one where it will rain, or your children will fall into the creek the moment they arrive at the campsite. Bring along clothes suited to the location you are visiting, plus plan for accidents, change of weather and dirt. TEACH THEM CAMP COURTESY AND SAFETY. Some basic rules include: • Don't run through people's campsites. Go around them. • Be quiet early in the morning. Not everyone wakes with the birds. • It is not polite to impose yourself upon other campers when they are eating. Take the hint and return to your family at mealtimes.

KIDS STORY Bella Irwin, Top End Adventure Gear

USE THIS CAMPING TRIP AS A GREAT ADVENTURE FOR ALL.

Camping is all about creating memories that you and your children will cherish for years to come. There are lots of new sights to explore and new experiences to enjoy. Prepare meals together, take day hikes to see animals in natural habitats, collect unique plant clippings to bring back to the campsite, jump into the freezing cold creek water, roast marshmallows and tell ghost stories around the fire and spend time together as a family. We often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realise how busy life can get. Research has shown that being outdoors promotes happiness, health and helps with cognitive development in children. And nothing beats escaping your strict schedules (even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just once a year or for a sneaky weekend away) and spending time with your family outside of the home. For all your camping needs, check out Top End Adventure Gear. Camp in style and comfort with your own camper trailer from as little as $33 per week. Visit Top End Adventure Gear at 170 Brown Street, Bungalow, or call the team on 4051 2983 or Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ topendadventuregear

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Man sheds, man caves or men dens are a place where the boys in your life can go to relax, to unwind and to do those ‘boy’ things that you really don’t want to be a part of. Sure, it may sound unfair that your partner gets a den, a shed in the backyard or an area in the basement to keep his boy’s toys, but think about how much space it will free inside the house (and how you can use this to your advantage down the road!). You never have to fight over the remote; you never have to rearrange the fridge to make room for his beer; you never have to trip over his weights, and, best of all, you never have to hear that awful drone of his power tools. These are a problem for the man cave now. The average cost of a man cave is somewhere in the $5,000 to $10,000 range, according to Money Crashers editor, Andrew Schrage. However, hubby can make a pretty impressive man shed with just a few essentials.

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• An extra-large fridge • An indoor hammock • Cosy chairs, beanbags or an extra-large lounge for all those bromantic sleepovers • A keg or bar • A “No Girls” allowed sign • At least three televisions to watch multiple sports games or play simultaneous video games

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Journey TO JAPAN STORY Bree James

Konnichiwa! Thinking about taking the family across the pond on a journey to Japan? If you are like us, Japan has been on your bucket list for some time. We recently ventured out of our comfort zone and took our two boys there for a family holiday. Japan is approximately an 8 hour nonstop flight from Cairns and flights are offered through Jetstar. We, as a family don’t speak any Japanese, had never been to Japan before, and we really didn’t know what to expect. The most experience we have had with Japan is Sushi Train for dinner and a walk through the night markets. But I can honestly say we had the best time, felt very safe and loved every minute of our trip.

TOP TRAVEL TIPS Take your mobile, leave your SIM behind. There is free WiFi everywhere so you can use the internet wherever you are. Or, you can buy pocket WiFi for $3 per day. Get familiar with the train system. All trains run on time. If it is early, it is not your train 40 minutes of travel may seem like a lot but it’s really not. Stay in one hotel and travel for the day rather than move hotels every few days The transport system is amazing. Don’t be afraid to catch two or three trains to get to somewhere. If you miss a train or make a wrong move, in most cases it doesn’t take much to get back on the right track as trains come every few minutes When on trains, ensure you all hop on and off at the same time. Hold hands with the kids to make sure you stay together Communicating in Japan is difficult, but as they say, communication is only 7 per cent verbal, 55 per cent body language and 38 per cent tone of voice. Stick to a handshake or a

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slight bow upon meeting with little or no eye contact. Touching, standing too close to a Japanese person and prolonged eye contact are considered rude.

Tokyo Disney

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WHAT TO TRY • Hot Sake & Sapporo Beer • Dango Japanese dumplings served on sticks of three or four • Taiyaki Fish-shaped pancake • Teppanyaki Style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron plate to cook infront of guests

Tokyo Disneyland

• Nikuman Pork Buns • Gyoza Dumplings with mince, cabbage and other yummy ingredients) • Ramen Noodles • Sushi • Tempura Meat or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried • Yakitori Meat or vegetable skewer grilled over hot coals

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WHAT TO DO OSAKA CASTLE MUSEUM With beautiful gardens, eight stories to explore with a rich and vibrant history, there was plenty to see, do and learn. NARA PARK

A beautiful and idyllic park about 40 minutes outside of Osaka, here you will see gorgeous deer that are happy to feed from your palms. SHINKANSEN BULLET TRAIN

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Prepare for a heart-pounding journey with the “Shinkansen” or Bullet Train. The train is very luxurious and spacious and a great way to travel and still see the sights such as Mount Fuji. LEGOLAND ON ODAIBA ISLAND

With over 3 million Lego bricks inside, plus a Master Builders workshop area, indoor play centre, Mini Land where you can see a Lego version of the city of Japan (amazing!), there is plenty to explore at Legoland. SONY EXPLORA SCIENCE MUSEUM ON ODAIBA ISLAND

See how your voice works as a visual, try the motion-censored puppet where a character on screen will do the same moves and facial expressions as you, and even have a “smile fight” with Mum or Dad to see who has the best smile.

Bullet Train

TOKYO TOY MUSEUM

With three levels, each will encourage your children to play, create, and learn. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS OSAKA

The official Hollywood theme park in Japan, there are attractions a plenty with literally hundreds of things to do. Snoopy’s Great Race Rollercoaster was a firm favourite but our boys also loved the Spiderman and Jurassic Park boat ride and the Universal Wonderland, Hello Kitty and Sesame Street themed areas. TOKYO DISNEYLAND

Tokyo Disneyland is as magical as you expect. Our children had stars in their eyes for days after. DISNEYSEA AT DISNEYLAND RESORT

DisneySea is a part of Disneyland but you will certainly need an entire day to explore it! The rides were the highlight, especially the Volcano, and the Indiana Jones Raging Spirits but our kids also loved Mermaid Lagoon, the Arabian Coast and the American Waterfront areas.

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FAMILY KARAOKE SESSION IN TOKYO

You can’t go to Tokyo and not try out a Karaoke booth! Order food, and drinks, and sing your heart out in you private sound proofed room. Let It go!

WORDS TO KNOW • Yes - Hai

• Please - Douzo

• No - Lie

• Goodbye - Sayounara

• Thank you - Arigato

• I do not understand - Wakarimasen

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The beauty of this Academy is I don't think it will be directly for any type of person or player. It can be very beneficial for anyone, as long as they are keen to learn and enjoy playing football. When you’re not scoring goals or teaching the next generation of Socceroos, what are you up to? I love to relax at home by the pool, or on the sofa watching films with my beautiful girlfriend, Chloe. I also love socialising with my team mates and friends, particularly having a few drinks on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Salt House Do you have any little Goslings of your own? Not yet… but definitely a possibility sometime in the not too distant future. When I do I will certainly be signing them up for the Academy. I can't wait to be a dad!!! Jamie Gosling Football Academy starts on 12 October. For more information on JGFA, including how to enrol, visit www.jgfa.com.au

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Guinea pigs are popular pets due to their cheerful and interactive nature and low maintenance lifestyle. Although they are shy, with frequent handling they become very affectionate and talkative. They are also entertaining little beings, having the ability to jump and kick out their legs like a horse. They are surprisingly agile and can run fast despite their egg shaped body! Guinea pigs are very sociable and like to live in groups. If lonely they can become depressed, so adopting two or more litter mates of the same gender is preferable. It’s important to spend some time with your guinea pigs every day to ensure piggie happiness. Talk to them, cuddle and carry them as often as you can and you’ll be rewarded with healthy, happy guinea pigs. What to feed your guinea pig Guinea pigs are grazing animals and ideally should be provided with a diet as closely matched to their natural diet as possible, so provide good quality hay and grass (guinea pigs are great lawn mowers) at all times. Guinea pigs, like humans, cannot manufacture their own vitamin C so it must be sourced from the diet. Many proprietary guinea pig foods have added vitamin C and are readily available, however this food should not be fed as a sole diet. Fresh vegetables should make up 20 per cent of your piggies daily diet. Be careful though as feeding too many leafy veggies can cause tummy upsets and diarrhoea. Veggies good for guinea pigs include celery, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, corn and kale. Fruits such as apples and strawberries are great as occasional

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treats. Foods to avoid include iceberg lettuce, rocket salads, red leaves, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes and radishes. Fresh water is essential and should be available at all times. Housing and toys Guinea pigs should be housed in an area as spacious as possible, safe from predators and away from direct sunlight as they can get hot very quickly. The cage should be cleaned and bedding changed regularly. Choose toys and accessories carefully as many items available have detachable or moving parts which are choking hazards. As a guide choose accessories that are solid, smooth with no small parts that can be swallowed. Never use exercise balls or wheels as they are not safe and can cause toe, foot and spinal injuries. Grooming Some breeds of guinea pigs require regular grooming to keep them looking fabulous. Researching the care of a particular breed is essential before purchasing. For a beginner the short haired breeds are recommended. Bathing too frequently should be

avoided as it removes natural oils and can result in a dry coat. Guinea pig toenails need to be checked regularly and clipped if they are becoming long. Clipping can be difficult so it’s important to be taught by your veterinarian before attempting yourself. Veterinary care Like all pets, regular piggy wellness examinations are essential and allow your veterinarian to evaluate your guinea pig’s general health and diagnose, treat or prevent any health problems before they become serious illnesses. Where to buy When looking for your perfect piggy pet it’s important to remember that, like cats and dogs, there is an overpopulation of guinea pigs and many are in rescue centres and shelters looking for a good home.