PakMag Mackay - Sept 2017 Issue 59

ISSUE: Sept 2017

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MACKAY

ARE YOU A ROLE MODEL OF MOTIVATION?

DADS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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CONTENTS 04 Entertainment: Check It Out 07 Education: Are you a Role

Model of Motivation

10 Whitsunday Voices Youth

Literature Festival

12 Feature: Dads Making

a Difference

15 The Thing Is...

with Bree James

Hello and welcome to our very special Father’s Day edition of PakMag, dedicated to all the fathers, dads, papas, ayah, chichi, Vater, stepdads, grandfathers and hundreds of other ways to say dad.

This month we interviewed some very impressive dads making a difference in North Queensland. Their stories and goals are very inspiring, and encourages all of us to do more to make a difference. We also cover some great stories on education, man sheds for dad, and it wouldn’t be one of our famous school holiday editions without covering everything you need to know to get you through, you guessed it, another two weeks of school holidays!!

To all the daddies out there, we hope you have a wonderful day, take some time to celebrate you and all that you contribute to your family.

Have a great month and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

16 Snapped 19 Health 21 Tackling Teething 22 Bump, Bub and Beyond 25 Mini Mag 29 Support for Siblings 31 Foster Care

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief On the cover Darren, Melissa, Brandon, Joseph and Theo Lewis Photography Josephine Carter Photography w josephinecarterphotography.com Contact Us: p 4053 3331 f 4053 3350 e admin@grandpublishing.com.au a Po Box 7433 Cairns Qld 4870 / Unit 5, 78 Anderson St, Manunda fb facebook.com/pakmagmackay t #pakmag

32 Home with Caro & Kingi:

Dad’s Shed

34 DIY Father’s Day Gifts 39 Healthy Recipes 41 Parental Leave 43 What’s On 49 School Holiday Guide 50 Daddy Diary

Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James Operations Manager Rose Foster Graphic Designers Clare Winter Lise Mardon-Smith Sub-Editor Kate Moloney

Marketing to Families Experts Lisa Gillman Steph Bartram Janelle May Supply & Distribution Manager Gleisy Meireles Accounts Trent Stievano Media Intern Monique Saggers

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT Little Tribe Festival When: Saturday, 16 September, 11.00am to 3.00pm Where: Lamberts Beach More Info: www.littletribefestival.bigcartel.com

Dancemania 2017 When: Saturday, 16 September 2017, 7.30pm Where: MECC More Info: www.themecc.com.au

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Live on Stage!

When: Monday, 4 September 2017, 6.00pm and Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 10.00am and 12.00pm Where: MECC More Info: www.themecc.com.au The children’s literary classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt has been a long-time favourite amongst littlies, and this September, Mackay families will have the chance to see the big, brown, cuddly bear!

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Live on Stage is adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated

by Helen Oxenbury. The 55-minute mini-musical is the wonderful story of a family out for a walk and on the lookout for a growling bear and tickets are selling fast. Tickets $15.

Recommended ages 2 to 8.

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Award winning Irish dancers will perform to toe-tapping tunes from Ireland and artistic Baton Twirlers will strut their stuff and perform intricate twirls with their batons. Our talented dancers will also entertain you with Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Highland Dancing. An entertaining show not to be missed!

Little Tribe is a music festival designed to immerse children in creative outlets in a breathtaking atmosphere. Beautiful music and art, plenty of delicious food and drinks in a gorgeous natural bohemian styled setting overlooking the ocean.

Join the fun at the Southern end of Lamberts Beach on the grass underneath the canopy of trees.

Tickets $10.00

Recommended for all ages.

Tickets: $42 Adult, $ 29.50 Student, $24 Kids under 12

Diary of a Wombat When: Tuesday, 26 September 2017, 12.00pm and 6.00pm Where: MECC More Info: www.themecc.com.au Maybe the multi award-winning picture book, Diary of a Wombat is on bedtime rotation in your household? Now finally this iconic work by Australian children’s Laureate, Jackie French and Bruce Whatley comes to the stage, September school holidays at the MECC. Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia, bored with her daily routine, Mothball goes in search of shelter and food, creating chaos in the lives of the humans around her. All tickets $15. Recommended Ages 3 to 9.

Win a family pass to see Diary of a Wombat, ENTER at www.pakmag.com.au

Magic in the Park When: Thursday, 28 September 2017, 10.00am – 12.00pm Where: Domino Park, Andergrove More Info: www.woodlandsandergrove.com.au See the magic come to life in this FREE fairy and wizard event with: •• Enchanting entertainment including games and craft project •• Magical face painting •• Special sorcery food •• Best of all professional photo sitting. Limited spots so register now.

Don’t forget to wear your favourite fairy or wizard outfit.

Save the Date

#First World White Girls - Botox Party!

When: Saturday, 28 October 2017, 7.30pm Where: MECC More Info: www.themecc.com.au “Botox parties are a real thing!" says Judy Hainsworth, who wrote the show and also plays Tiffany. "Women get together to drink cocktails and inject poison into their face. It's crazy!"

She adds, "We're making it like a real party - there will be music, balloons, games and prizes."

Judy adds, "We can't wait to tour Botox Party! Audiences love it. I think they recognise a little bit of themselves in what they see! We might just bring them onstage and give them some Botox!...or maybe not," she laughs.

Recommended Ages 15+ Tickets $36 Adult

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Education

Are you a role model of motivation?

STORY Donna Kitchin, Assistant Principal Religious Education and Debbie McGuinness, Teacher Librarian, St Francis Xavier’s School

As we enter into the latter half of the school year, many students are beginning to tap into their tool box of resources to help them to achieve their goals.

One of the greatest areas in which parents and teachers need to support students is building and maintaining motivation.

Motivation can be twofold, both of which lead to success: •• Intrinsic motivation is sourced from within - a child who is intrinsically motivated finds rewards in their own achievements and successes. This love of learning is what drives them and keeps them motivated to continue achieving.

•• Extrinsic motivation is sourced from external sources - a child who is extrinsically motivated relies on rewards from others for motivation.

Intrinsic motivation doesn’t always come easily, and it needs to be developed and supported. There are many ways parents can help their child become more intrinsically motivated, by supporting their learning style, showing delight in their achievements, acknowledging their feelings and helping them to achieve their goals. Asking open ended questions that lead to deeper and richer questioning and thinking can also nurture and stimulate this type of motivation.

2. Encourage self-reflection.

3. Set achievable goals, track progress and offer feedback.

4. Provide opportunities to experience success.

5. Allowing mistakes to happen and embrace failure as a positive chance to build growth and sustain motivation.

6. Vary the tasks. Routine is important, but sometimes mixing things up a bit can inspire motivation.

7. Support your child’s emotional toolbox: build and nurture resilience, persistence, time management, organisation and problem-solving skills.

8. Know your child’s strengths and weaknesses and support them in developing a positive mind set when the going gets tough.

9. Develop a growth mindset by encouraging dedication and hard work to create a love of learning and resilience.

10. Be a role model of motivation.

Ten tips parents can use to motivate their child to enjoy and work hard at school:

By showing your child that there are tasks that we don’t like doing, but still do anyway with a smile, can be the greatest of all opportunities to inspire motivation.

We like to call it, ‘Eat the broccoli first’. Make your intrinsic motivation visible.

1. Acknowledge growth and achievement, no matter how small or big.

Find other role models of motivation in the community and talk about what drives them with your child.

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Education

Parents are a key source of inspiration for children, and your child could ‘catch’ your positive attitude to learning.

Schools need to embrace and inspire motivation in their students so to better prepare them for success and learning in an ever-changing, fast paced world.

There are lots of supportive programs and strategies that plant the seeds for skills that build motivation: Digital technologies Schools have tapped into digital technologies to support and inspire engagement, motivation and ultimately learning success. Some school students have been using iPads and Chromebooks to access online and interactive learning to create, code, build, explore and solve. Digital technologies allow students to explore virtual realities from the safety of their classroom. The multi-modal aspect of digital technologies engages different senses. Many online learning platforms offer instant feedback throughout the task as well as incentives for completing levels, which allows students to adjust incorrect knowledge, develop skills, and aid their own learning.

Social and emotional learning A student’s well-being, the creation of positive relationships and the student’s sense of self-awareness are critical in helping them to reach their academic potential. Social and emotional learning, Circle Solutions and Buddy Programs can be interwoven throughout the curriculum and school life. Social and emotional learning curriculum aims to increase student’s academic achievement, self-awareness, empathy skills and emotional regulation and overall well-being. With an increased social and emotional understanding, students are empowered to succeed, igniting the motivation sparks.

Differentiation Offering learning opportunities designed to meet individual learning needs and promoting opportunities for students to collaborate are keys to supporting them. Differentiation helps to make things relevant, and relevance makes connections. That is why some schools are exploring contemporary classrooms and encouraging

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their students to have some control over their learning environment, resources, styles and needs. This may include opportunities for students to engage with ‘hands on’ materials, and engage more with the inquiry learning process. A learning program and environment that is flexible, and adaptable to meet their needs can only support to build and maintain motivation levels.

Visible learning Visible learning is another tool that can be used to encourage, promote and maintain learning enthusiasm.

Teachers are committed to providing success criteria to their students, that is making it explicit what they need to do to achieve success. Teachers provide clear, concise learning intentions, provide feedback, encourage and support self-reflection and selfassessment. Students are motivated when they know that they are being successful and that this is recognised and celebrated.

School and home: A collaborative partnership A collaborative, trusting and supportive relationship between home and school is of the utmost importance in supporting student motivation and ultimate success. Parental involvement in school life is a vital demonstration to both staff and students of their interest in the progress and development of the student in particular and of the school in general.

This collaborative partnership shows children that we value their efforts, that we support them, that we celebrate their achievements and especially value their learning journey. There are many different ways to be involved in school life including classroom volunteering, tuck shop helpers, homestay, P&F committee and attending school organised fun family events.

Motivation is our drive to learn; motivation is energising.

It is the key to our success and our enjoyment of and for learning. Adults and students all need support in building and maintaining motivation. However, it all really comes down to relationships. Understanding ourselves, understanding the students, understanding our children and making little adjustments along the way to help inspire, create and energise our love and enthusiasm for learning and growth.

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Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival STORY Mrs Tonia Wilson, Voices Coordinator

Now in its 14th year, the Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival is a firm favourite on the Mackay and Whitsundays education calendar. The Festival, held from the 12th to the 14th of July, includes approximately 76 events for students and adults to participate in.

With approximately 65 schools participating each year, and approximately 5,000 students, teachers and parents attending over the three days, the Voices Festival strives to be as inclusive of as many students in the region as possible.

This year, 13 different presenters delivered student sessions that were relevant for students from Preparatory to Year 12. Students at every level could take something positive away from the Festival. The diversity of presenters is also an important component of the Festival, and this year’s Festival included authors, performers, a playwright and even a Shakespearean rapper!

and music, as well as a PA system and microphone to welcome schools as they arrived, and ‘In the Booth’ contributed a photo booth for students to record their special time and memories made at the Festival.

Each year the Whitsunday Anglican School Booth Boarding House accommodates rural students supported by the Winchester Foundation, by hosting them in our boarding facilities for the duration of the Festival.

Whitsunday Voices achieves an amazing event, year after year, with the generous support of its business partners.

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal has been the Festival’s major partner for five years and is committed to improving literacy in the region, as well as enhancing the cultural landscape of Mackay and the Whitsundays. Other key partners include Work Pac, CQ University, Bendigo Bank, Brown and Bird, Dance Express, the Whitsunday Anglican School Foundation and the Whitsunday Anglican School P & F.

With Art and Creative Writing Workshops, students that wanted a more hands-on learning experience could sign up for those sessions.

Next year, Whitsunday Voices will implement other ways of using literacy skills and story-telling, like song writing and journalism. The Festival will continually strive to be inspiring and relevant for all our students.

This year, Whitsunday Voices introduced a few extra elements to enhance the fun-based learning experience for students across our region. The ‘Bendigo Bank Chill Out Lounge’ offered outdoor furniture, cushions, shade

“I’ve been lucky enough to have visited literary festivals all over the country, and seriously, none come close to generating the magic that your students, staff and volunteers generate at Whitsunday Voices.” - John Danalis.

Pictured: Fiona Wood, Jack Heath, Charlie Thomson, Jonty Martin, Lucas Proudfoot Ailsa Wild, Stephen Mushin, Bealinda Murrell, PJ Tierney, Isobelle Carmody, John Danalis, Beau Bailey, Maria McIvor, Deboral Abela, Hannie Rayson, Maddi Romke, Tonia Wilson.

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Feature

Dads Making A Difference STORY Rose Foster

For many of us, our dads are the first men we ever loved. They are our heroes, our protectors and our go-to guys. So, to celebrate the fathers and the father figures in our lives, this month, PakMag sat down with three amazing dads who are making a difference in their community.

Darren Lewis: DARREN LEWIS: Our COVER Cover STAR Star OUR Darren is a Townsville dad on a mission. His business ‘Fathering Adventures’ equips, empowers and encourages men to be intentional in their role as fathers, and in their relationships with each of their children, through the facilitation of Father-Son and Father-Daughter Adventure experiences.

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Darren and his wife, Melissa, have been married for 26 years, and together have raised four sons, Brandon (23) who is now married, Isaac (20) who now lives on the Gold Coast, Joseph (18), and Theo (14).

Born from his passion for helping others, his love for spending time with his own family and his affinity with all things outdoors, Fathering Adventures sees dads and their children travel from all over Australia, and all over the world to join Darren on an adventure. Through his programs, Darren aims to help foster happier, stronger, and healthier relationships between themselves, and the rest of their family.

Darren sums up the outcomes of Fathering Adventures in one word; growth.

“Dads always make so many profound discoveries, both

personally and relationally, during their time with us,” Darren says.

“They discover just how important their role is, that it’s so much more than just being a provider and a disciplinarian. They discover what their sons or daughters need to hear and receive from them, and therefore what they themselves needed to have heard and received from their own dads.”

Darren’s aim is also firmly on helping boys on their journey to becoming incredible men.

“Too many parents believe that boys will become good men on their own,” Darren says. “If only it were that easy. Boys need to be prepared for the journey to become a young man, and to eventually become an authentic man. And masculinity is bestowed by masculinity. A boy needs a dad, or in the absence of dad, a significant male other, to be present and involved in his journey.

“Our “Prepared for Manhood” Father-Son Adventure experiences provide a process containing all of the essential elements, for boys, young men, and mature-age men, aged 13 years and older - no maximum age limit, and their dads or significant male others.”

Darren’s desire to help others build their relationships with their family and help young people become amazing adults in a fun environment is as inspirational as it is unique. For more information about how you can have your own adventure, check out www.fatheringadventures.com.au

Mark MARK Allen ALLEN Mark and his wife Belinda live in Malanda with their three children Caden (7), Khy (5) and Mabel (3) who, with 18 months between each, keep their parents on their toes.

When Mark isn’t looking after his own children, he is helping students at Malanda State School reach their full potential.

Mark is the school’s Principal, in fact, he’s one of Queensland’s youngest Principals, and with his attitude towards his work, it’s clear to see that he’s perfect for the role.

“I love teaching,” Mark says. “I’m energised by leading a team of people with a single, productive culture. Working with people is always inspiring; every day I’m surprised by the quality of the work I see. If you’re ever looking for something to brighten your day, come to my school. It’s the happiest place around.”

His passion for helping people extends beyond the classroom and his support for charitable causes

has been long-standing.

“For the last 17 years, I’ve volunteered on the Cairns to Karumba Charity Ride (including 10 years on the Board of Directors),” Mark tells us. “I have helped to raise over one million dollars to help all FNQ children get the best education they can. I’m also part of the Christmas Lights Ride, raising money for Ronald McDonald House.

I’ve given many thousands of hours to charities, helping the people of the Far North.”

Mark’s dedication to his family and his role as dad is second to none and he acknowledges that he owes that to his own father who taught him what it means to be a ‘good bloke’. And it’s his upbringing, as well as his experience with his own children, which inspires his belief that quality time spent with family is one of the most important parts of life.

“Build-in, don’t bolt-on!” Mark recommends when discussing advice that he can offer to other dads. “Take the kids with you to do the things you love doing, and they’ll love doing it with you!

Henry Leafa Born in New Zealand into a large Samoan family, Henry Leafa grew up as a very shy and insecure child, feeling he had to prove himself continuously. As a result, he began to get involved with the wrong crowd and he acknowledges that his life was definitely headed down the wrong path.

Moving to Australia as a teenager changed the course of his life. Today, as one of the pastors and founders of Rock Church, he is passionate about being a positive influence in the

community and believes we can all make a difference.

Henry and his wife of 25 years, Helen, have five children, a daughter-in-love and a beautiful grandson. He’s passionate about mentoring dads to be a positive influence in their children’s’ lives.

“The Strengths Program is a facilitated program for up to 10 fathers in a safe, supportive and father friendly environment.” Henry tells us. “The program uses Father Mentors who have all previously completed the course to provide hands-on support for the challenge of moving to a greater level of fathering excellence.”

“Dads get to talk openly and honestly about the challenges they face.”

Henry tells us when talking about the positive outcomes that the program has for dads. “Strengths provides a safe and supportive environment for men to be real.”

Henry puts emphasis on the importance of support. “I would like dads to know they are not alone in their struggles.” Henry advises.

“You must have at least one friend or mentor that you can be honest and vulnerable with on a regular basis because the research shows that one of the biggest struggles men face is loneliness. Men tend to bottle everything up then snap when a crisis happens. All of us face challenges but you don’t have to face them alone.”

As advice to mums, Henry says, “Men thrive when they feel valued and it activates a desire to do better. Celebrate his strengths.

Many dads experience feelings of inadequacy particularly as our reference point is our own experience as a son which could have been positive or negative.”

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The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

This month we are focusing on dads, and I am going to use my space this month to talk about the male species. I could write about how gross, smelly, inappropriate, annoying and high maintenance most of them are, but I’m not. I could write about how amazing, fun, caring, energetic, and protective they are of their family, but I’m not going to write about that either.

The thing is, I am actually really worried about the state of our boys and our men.

Let me start by saying I have a soft spot for those who have XY chromosomes. I always have, and I always will.

I’ve always had a strong bond with the men in my life, my dad, my big brother, and as a Tomboy, I often had male friends over girlfriends. Then I became a mother to two gregarious boys, I also have two dogs and two guinea pig fur babies, and you guessed it, they are all boys too. So, I guess you’d say I’ve had a fair amount of experience with boys.

For some time, I’ve been watching the rise of women, and I think it’s wonderful how much women have evolved over the years, that we are being celebrated more and there is more awareness about gender equality. But I am worried that it has swung too far and that it is impacting our male counterparts. I feel we celebrate women so much now, and it is almost frowned upon to celebrate a male. As an example, to show the difference, just look around at the number of Father’s Day promotions you’ve seen this month and last. Not many in comparison to Mother’s Day, right? I think that is really sad!

Some of you are probably going to knock me down for my thoughts here, but I am starting to worry that women are becoming completely self efficient (which is great) but men don’t know their place anymore. I think a lot of men are really lost. Women are becoming more and more like men with more masculine energy, and men are becoming more and more like women with more feminine energy. I believe this is causing major problems in our family units, thus in society.

I was at a Tony Robbins event the other month, and I learnt a lot about masculine and feminine energy. Do me a favour, do some googling on it, I simply can’t fit it all in my column! But one of my biggest realisations was that as a mother of boys, I have to ensure that, as a strong independent woman myself who has a lot of masculine energy, I don’t emasculate my boys, thus making them behave with more feminine energy. I need to be in more feminine energy around them and encourage them to be in their masculine energy. This has been hard for me, but I know in my heart it’s what needs to be done, even our schooling system is more about being in feminine energy.

In my opinion, we need to have a really long hard look at how we treat men, especially fathers in our society. A lot of them are hurting, a lot of them are lost, a lot of them feel very alone. We need to help them be the men our country needs in the twenty first century.

This first starts with us acknowledging there is a problem. So look around and see if you agree with me, and from awareness, we can start to work out solutions.

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Health

HEALTH Combatting Acne STORY Dr Xiaoping Jiang

The 2nd most common cancer in young men

The big question, so what causes acne?

STORY Dial a Home Doctor Mackay

Basically, it is just skin pores clogged up with grease that gets infected easily! Adolescents are affected most commonly as during puberty, the active production of hormones, make the skin’s grease gland, pump out even more oil. But acne is not a problem only faced by adolescents.

Statistics from the Cancer Council of Australia show that for men between the ages of 18 and 39, testicular cancer has grown more than 50 per cent in the past 30 years.

What can you do if you find yourself struggling with acne?

The four basic things that you can do to combat acne are: •• Cleansing – using cleansers specifically developed for acne-prone skin can help. Don’t overdo it. Too much cleansing can cause other skin problems, such as dryness or skin irritations. Try to keep your hair clean and off your face and neck, as oil from the hair can make acne worse.

•• Makeup – choose water-based, oil-free products where possible to avoid worsening acne by clogging the pores with oils or powder. Makeup should be thoroughly removed before going to bed.

The reasons for this aren’t clear. What is clear is that the five-year survival rate is close to 98 per cent. Similar to numerous conditions, caught early, your chances of beating this cancer increases.

The challenge with testicular cancer is that there may be no symptoms. The single most common symptom that often prompts more than a secondary glance is a painless swelling or a lump in a testicle.

Less common symptoms include: •• Feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.

•• Swelling or a lump in the testicle.

•• Change in the size or shape of the testicle.

•• Feeling of unevenness.

•• Don’t squeeze – picking and squeezing pimples can make them worse and lead to scarring.

•• Pain or ache in the lower abdomen, testicle or scrotum.

•• Diet – there is some weak evidence that a low-GI diet may help some people with acne. Many people think that lollies or chocolate cause pimples. Research has not shown any strong link with these foods, but if you notice that eating certain foods causes pimples for you, try avoiding them.

•• Enlargement or tenderness of the breast tissue (due to hormones created by cancer cells).

If the above actions are unsuccessful for you and you are not happy, you can consult a doctor regarding medical treatments that can be either applied to the skin or are an oral form of medication.

If you have suffered from acne and have scars, there are treatments available including fillers, steroid injections or laser therapy. Treatment depends on your skin colour, type of scars, the down time you have available and cost of treatment. Always ensure you seek qualified medical consultation if you are considering any of these procedures.

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If you notice any of these symptoms see your doctor who will then undertake diagnostic processes, generally an ultrasound, to confirm a mass and blood tests for tumour markers. The results from these determines the next course of action which can include removal of the testicle itself if cancer is strongly suspected.

Testicular cancers are treatable, and most testicular cancers are successfully treated providing you seek medical advice of your physician or another qualified health provider.

Make sure you or the men in your life are aware of these symptoms and that they speak up and seek advice regarding this medical condition.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

TACKLING TEETHING STORY Monique Saggers

Your baby’s first teeth are a big ‘smilestone’ for both your baby and you. When they first show off that big toothy grin, you won’t be able to help but smile back as this joyful moment is one you will treasure forever.

Babies are born with a full set of 20 teeth, but these pearly whites usually won’t start to show until five to six months of age. For some, they may start appearing from as early as three months to as late as twelve months of age. Your baby’s lower front teeth will be the first to come through, followed by the upper front teeth, one to two months after.

There are many telling signs that your little one is going through teething and these are a few of the most common ones: •• They are biting and chewing on anything they can get a hold of.

•• Drooling; it’s extremely common for teething bubs to drool excessively as it is believed to help cool their inflamed gums. Make sure to wipe away excess salvia on the face as this can turn into a rash if not treated.

•• Grabbing of their ears or rubbing of their cheeks.

•• Refusing to feed.

Teething can be an arduous time for both bub and parent. You hate to see your baby in pain and sadly teething is a time where you just have to wait it through as there is no instant cure, just time.

To help get you through this period here are some helpful tips that can be used to try to ease their pain (and yours): •• Let them chew on something cold like a clean, wet cloth. This also creates a cooling sensation for their inflamed gums.

•• Feed them cold foods like fruit purees or yoghurts straight from the fridge.

•• Rub a small amount of teething gel on your little one’s gum to numb the area for 20 minutes and reduce the inflammation (Please note: do not use around feeding time as this can be a choking hazard for your child).

•• Let them chew on teething rings as these assist the teeth to cut through the gums; some can be chilled or frozen.

The care of your baby’s teeth starts the moment they start teething. Start wiping your little one’s gums with a damp clean cloth once a day to reduce food and liquid build up. When your baby’s first teeth pop up, try not to put them to bed with a bottle anymore as formula can pool in their mouth at night which can later lead to tooth decay.

Make brushing your baby’s teeth a fun part of their nightly routine to help support a healthy dental hygiene practice in the future. Using a soft baby toothbrush, lightly brush their teeth at least once a day, slowly building up to twice a day by their second birthday. By the age of three, your child should have or be close to having their full set of primary teeth.

Teething can be painful however your baby shouldn’t be experiencing substantial amounts of pain. If your baby has signs of teething, but also appears to be in huge amounts of pain and is crying inconsolably, please see your doctor.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

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Protect-A-Bed® RRP $89.99, www.protectabed.com.au If the ultimate goal is to secure a healthy, safe sleep, both for parents and children, then the Protect-A-Bed® range of products are every parents’ dream. Number one in the world for a reason, a quality assured Protect-A-Bed® mattress protector is like an insurance policy for your mattress. Protect-A-Bed® is passionate about making ordinary products extraordinary and delivering the ultimate sleep experience as a result.

Dreambaby® On-the-Go Denim-Look Strollerbuddy® Bags RRP $29.95, www.dreambaby.com.au These new on-trend bags from Dreambaby® in black or grey have been designed with both form and function in mind. Attractive and versatile, they are made with handy mesh and fabric pockets plus storage for two drink holders/bottles and much, much more. You will be able to fit all the essentials needed for life with little ones from nappies to bottles to wipes plus a change of clothes with room to spare!

The On-the-Go Dreambaby® Strollerbuddy® Bags are are perfect for running mums as well as mums on the run!

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Traditional Cotton Quilted style; best for everyday comfort.

Protect-A-Bed’s® Miracle Layer™ is soft and comfortable yet waterproof and breathable.

Machine wash and tumble dry.

Boasting a fitted sheet style that is easy to fit and remove for regular washing.

Approved by the National Asthma Council Australia Sensitive Choice Program and Red Nose (Sids and Kids).

Game of Things RRP $39.95, www.talkintoys.com.au Game of Things is the ultimate “Who-said-what” game with attitude that presents players with provocative questions such as “THINGS… you wish grew on trees” or “THINGS… your parents forgot to tell you”. The game asks each player to write down the first thing that comes to mind! Simply pick a topic, have all players write a response, then read them out loud and guess who said what. There are no right answers…

There are no wrong answers. Just a whole lot of laughs!

Bump, Bub and Beyond

Pacifier or thumb sucking concerns?

It’s all in the name

STORY Dr Lyndon Walker, Principal Orthodontist at Walker Orthodontics, Mackay & Whitsundays.

Deciding on what to name your child can be one of the hardest decisions a new parent has to make. The pressure is on as you, and your child, will have to live with that name for at least the next 18 years, when they can, if they want, change it by deed poll. But let’s face it, that is not what we are hoping for when we are choosing a name.

Parents often express concern over the long-term effects on children’s teeth from using pacifiers or of thumb sucking. It is a valid concern. A thumb sucking habit or reliance on a pacifier after the front teeth have erupted can definitely impact a child’s teeth; pushing the front teeth forward or possibly creating an open-bite.

It’s important to note though that there are usually no ill-effects from thumb sucking or pacifier use in early childhood and most children naturally give up the habit somewhere between two to four years of age.

However, if thumb sucking (in particular) continues past the age of six or seven (when adult teeth are coming through), there can be a misalignment of front teeth and narrowing of the upper jaw which could lead to the need for orthodontic treatment to correct the problems.

It does, therefore, become a priority to stop a thumbsucking habit while children are still young. If the use of praise and rewards for giving up the habit do not work, orthodontists can design an appliance that can be easily fitted and will prevent further thumb sucking and the consequences of it. This is a process worth considering if it is proving difficult to break a thumb sucking habit.

If you are concerned about thumb sucking and the possible ill effects, it is recommended that you seek an assessment from a specialist orthodontist when children are between seven to ten years of age. No referral is necessary to see an orthodontist, and many orthodontic problems can be corrected easily if treated at an early age.

STORY Kate Moloney

For some, choosing a name is easy as the perfect names have long been picked out in preparation for this day. Some will follow family traditions, some have names that are vetoed due to childhood memories, but for most, it is an exciting but arduous job with many hours spent perusing numerous baby name books or websites.

Baby names tend to go through trends that change each year and are affected by popular culture, and parents’ desire to come up with unique and rare names or spellings. These days names can range from car brands right through to fruit, and it seems that adding pregnancy hormones to this decision can sometimes lead to some rather interesting names.

Celebrities lead the way with some of the craziest names, but they are most certainly not alone. The world of form filling has become much more complicated as every name now really does require that a person ask, “How do you spell that?”

BabyLove nappies launched a radio campaign in June, #UncomfortableBabyNames, a fun and irreverent look at the more unusual, obscure and embarrassing baby names. To hear the campaign, you can check it out at www.soundcloud.com/babylovenappies

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SUPPORT FOR SIBLINGS Jack loves his brother, Max. They love playing together as superheroes (Jack is Spiderman and Max is the Hulk) but underneath it all, Jack knows he has to be patient and take a back seat sometimes because Max needs lots of care and attention.

Max, six, has Autism which results in him having trouble understanding social cues, emotions of self and others and he can become overwhelmed by too much information.

Caring for Max is a full-time job for his parents, taking most of their spare time, energy and money. Jack knows he is loved, but he’s tired of waiting and sometimes doesn’t feel like being nice to his brother because the kids at school tease him for having a ‘weird brother’.

Centacare North Queensland (NQ) understands Jack’s position only too well and aims to help kids in a similar position with the introduction of its new Sibworks course.

The program, which is the first of its kind in Townsville, supports those 8 to 12-year-old children who have a sibling with a disability.

Sibworks Australia created the course, which aims to support children whose needs are often overlooked in the chaos and stress of life in a family with a disabled child.

Education and Life Skills Program Manager, Sharon Thorburn, said the program will help bridge the gap in existing support services.

“We’re honoured to have the opportunity to bring this course to Townsville as we have found brothers and sisters can develop depression, anxiety and negative behaviours as a response to their family situation”, Ms Thorburn said. “By offering this course, we hope to show siblings that it’s OK to have those feelings, give them tools to deal with it and also connect with other peers who are in a similar position, so they don’t feel so alone.”

The Sibworks program is a five-week course that aims to help participants to learn new skills to boost resilience, enhance communication with family and friends, develop a deeper understanding of their sibling’s disability, identify and explore strengths in themselves and their siblings, and be part of an understanding and supportive group of peers.

The Sibworks course aligns with Centacare NQ’s Disability Services team to offer families multiple support options under one roof.

Disability Services Manager, Lee-Anne Whalley, said Centacare NQ works closely with families to assist individuals with disabilities to maintain an independent lifestyle, but most importantly considers the whole family’s needs to provide a holistic approach to care and support.

Interested in learning more about how Centacare NQ can support you and your family?

Call them toll-free on 1300 NQ Care (1300 672 273) or visit www.centacarenq.org.au

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FOSTER CARE STORY Rose Foster

It takes a special kind of individual to take in another person’s children and look after them as their own, especially if those children have experienced abuse or neglect in their lives. But that’s exactly what the selfless people who foster children do.

Unfortunately, there are not enough carers to meet current demands, and the awareness of this issue is low amongst the public, including those who would be amazing candidates.

children, understanding how to communicate with them and being sympathetic to the challenges which come with raising them is a basic requirement.

Who are foster carers?

You’re Able To

Foster carers are everyday people, with big hearts and a desire to make a difference in a young person’s life.

They are individuals, couples and families that come from a range of backgrounds and have varying family circumstances. Their personal situations are diverse; they don’t have to live in a big house or be particularly wealthy. The one common factor is that they must be committed to providing for the needs of the children they look after.

If you have the time, you have the energy, or you have the skills to raise a child, you absolutely should consider channelling that to becoming a foster carer. If you’re able to offer a nurturing environment and can be a positive influence in a child’s life, then why not put this into practice?

Why are foster carers important?

Foster carers provide a safe home for children who may not have been afforded this basic necessity on a permanent basis in the past. Many children are placed into foster care after being removed from their current situations where they may have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse, or neglect of some form.

Foster carers not only provide a stable and loving environment for the children in their care but they also provide a basis for them to repair their trust in adults or overcome challenging behaviours such as aggression, withdrawal or over-compliance.

Reasons you should become a foster carer You Love Kids A love of children is extremely important. You don’t have to be a parent yourself, but some experience with

You’re Empathetic Foster children come from a variety backgrounds and being able to put yourself in their shoes to understand the traumas they may have been through and how they influence their behaviour is necessary.

You Want To One of the biggest reasons to consider becoming a foster carer is simple; because you want to! If you want to be that reason a neglected or abused child smiles again, if you want to show children that they can trust and be loved or if you want to play your part in your community, you should. …And reasons not to become a foster carer If you’re thinking of becoming a foster carer, you should make sure your motives always come down to you wanting to benefit the foster child, not yourself. If giving your own child a friend, experiencing your own loss or money are your main motivators, you should stop and consider whether this is the right option for you.

There are many great organisations who can help you become a foster carer or give you more information on how you can help your community in this way. So if you have been considering fostering, it doesn’t hurt to ask some questions and see if it’s for you.

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Dad’s SHED With the Block’s Caro and Kingi Every dad needs a place to unwind, relax and escape to every now and then. This Father’s Day why not make your dad his very own ‘den’ where he can entertain his friends or watch one of his favourite classics on the big screen all in the comfort of his own home?

Choosing the space: When making your dad’s den, it’s important to choose the correct space. Whether it’s built in the garage, spare room or a purpose-built backyard shed, this sanctuary should feel inviting and comfortable with plenty of room to entertain.

Decorating: Once a room is chosen, start mapping out what the room will look like beforehand, from comfy furniture to memorabilia, make sure to include things that interest your dad. We suggest choosing a theme to help narrow down accessories and make the room feel more personal for your dad.

There are countless ways to theme your dad’s den, from a games room to somewhere he can work on his car;

the options are endless. Does your dad enjoy sports?

Why not display his favourite team’s jersey on the wall?

Movie buff? Try hanging his favourite movie posters around the room for a cinematic design.

As much as every dad would love the largest TV screen for his den, this isn’t always an option for the family budget. Instead, it’s important that the TV size suits the chosen space. If you do want to go for a bigger screen, without the price tag, then try a projector, they are both affordable and perfect for a movie night in.

Seating: Make sure to have plenty of seating for all of your dad’s mates or even a family movie night. Try adding a bench behind the lounge to create an effective seating arrangement, allowing everyone to be able to view the TV while staying comfortable.

We suggest a leather lounge as it’s durable and easy to clean for unexpected accidents as well as creating a classy touch to the room.

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Hand Stamped Hanky This DIY handkerchief for dad is both practical and creative!

What you’ll need: •• Self-adhesive foam sheet for the stamp •• A cork or bottle cap to stick your stamp on •• A piece of felt and a plastic lid, as your stamp pad •• Fabric paint (this will be the colour of your stamp) •• A plain handkerchief How to: 1. Cut out your design from the self-adhesive foam sheet, peel off the paper back of the foam symbol and stick on top of your stamping device (cork or bottle top).

2. Using the plastic lid, place a large paint drop onto the lid. Place a piece of felt over the paint drop to create your stamp pad.

3. Using your stamp continuously stamp the felt until the paints starts to bleed through. Start stamping! Get creative and create different patterns and designs as you go.

Rock Cactus These rock cacti are the perfect gift for Father’s Day as they are simple to create, so even the littlest ones can join in.

What you’ll need: •• Mini pots •• Lucky rocks •• Craft paint •• Paint brushes How to: 1. Once you’ve found your desired rocks, clean them to ensure no dirt is left on them before painting.

2. Paint each of your pots and leave to dry.

3. Paint each rock a different shade of green, making sure to add little details to make them resemble cacti. Once the paint has dried, arrange the cactus rocks in the pots.

DIY Bamboo Wrapping Paper Jazz up your Father’s Day gifts with this creative wrapping paper.

What you’ll need: •• White butcher’s paper •• Your desired leaf •• Black paint •• Flat tray How to: 1. In the flat tray, mix the paint with some water, so it has a runny consistency.

2. Place the leaf into the paint, using your finger to tap down the leaf ensuring it is fully covered by the paint.

3. Carefully stamp the leaf onto the paper. Repeat steps to create a unique wrapping paper design.

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HEALTHY RECIPES

Four Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Cake

Maple Toasted Rawnola

Recipe by Bianca Slade @wholefoodsimply

Recipe by Loni Jane @lonijane

Ingredients

Ingredients

400g 70% dark chocolate, roughly broken into pieces 1 cup of full fat coconut milk 1/3 cup maple syrup 4 eggs, bring to room temperature

2 cups of pitted medjool dates 2 cups of rolled oats 2 cups of raw dried coconut flakes 3 tbsp pure maple syrup

Method

Method

Preheat oven to 150°C. Grease and line a loaf tin (approx.

19.5cm x 9.5cm). Bring a jug full of water to the boil.

Preheat oven to 180°C. In a high speed blender or food processor add dates first, then the coconut and add the oats on top (don’t add maple syrup yet). Pulse rather then blend until mixture is combined together. Spread mixture evenly onto an oven tray then pour on the maple syrup.

Lightly toss to ensure the mixture is well coated.

Place chocolate, coconut milk and maple syrup into a medium sized saucepan and continually stir over low heat until the chocolate has melted and the ingredients are well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.

Whisk the eggs until the yoke and white are well combined. Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.

Pour the mixture into prepared loaf tin. Place loaf tin in a deep roasting dish. Pour the hot water into the roasting dish until the water level is half way up the sides of the loaf tin. Bake for one hour.

Leave to cool to room temperature then place in fridge overnight. Remove from tin. Slice. Serve. Enjoy!

Note: this is a very sweet cake, a little goes a long way!

Place tray into the middle of the oven for 10 minutes.

(Keep an eye on the mixture and toss it at least once in that time, if it is browning too fast then toss it and turn the heat down).

When the mixture is done allow it to cool slightly and then add it to a glass jar and store it in the fridge, better yet put the warm mixture on icecream or your smoothie bowl straight away and enjoy.

Note: To make plain (untoasted) rawnola - drizzle a small amount of maple syrup while pulsing to taste.

Store for up to two weeks - if you can keep it that long!

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Parental leave It is important that businesses and employees are aware of the processes surrounding taking parental leave and returning to the workforce after taking parental leave.

•• The employer must give a written response within 21 days – if refused, reasons must be given.

Under the National Employment Standards, an employee must have had at least 12 months continuous service with the employer immediately before the date of the expected birth.

The employer may refuse the request only on reasonable business grounds. The employer must give reasons to the returning parent if they intend to refuse any flexible working arrangement request.

Back-filling the position.

Reasonable grounds may include:

It is important to ensure that an employee who takes parental leave is able to return to their former position if it still exists, otherwise, the employer may be at significant risk of contravening the Fair Work Act.

•• That it would be too costly for the employer in the circumstances of that particular business.

Operational requirements may make it necessary for employers to back-fill the position during the parental leave period. In doing so, employers should be careful to make it very clear to any prospective replacement employees that their engagement in the role is intended to be temporary whilst the employee is on parental leave.

It may be wise for any replacement employee to be clearly warned that there is no guarantee of continuing employment when the incumbent employee returns from parental leave.

Returning to work after parental leave.

Section 65 of the Fair Work Act states that an employee may request a change in working arrangements if the employee is a parent of a child who is school age or younger, including a request to work part-time. With respect to the request, it is important to note: •• The request must be in writing; and,

Refusing change in working arrangements.

•• The employer does not have the capacity to change the working arrangements of other employees to accommodate the new arrangement.

•• That it would be impractical to change the working arrangements of other employees, recruit new employees or accommodate the new working arrangements.

•• That the arrangement would be likely to result in significant loss in efficiency or productivity.

•• That the arrangement would be likely to have a significant negative impact on customer service.

How we can help.

Anderson Fredericks Turner only works in areas of the law where we have a real depth of experience that we can call upon to make a difference in your case. Call us on 1300 AFT LEGAL to arrange an initial consultation if you are concerned about possible discriminatory or adverse treatment as a result of returning to work following parental leave.

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WHAT’S ON SEPT SEPT FRIDAY 1 2017 Taxi Council Queensland Annual Conference Runs until 2 September MECC 2017tcqconference.weebly.com Check Website

Grasstree Beach Motorcycle Race Grasstree Beach gumvalley@iinet.net.au Email for Information MONDAY 4

Great Northern Clean Up All Month Long Various Locations www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au Check Website

Open Week Runs until 9 September C&K Childcare & Kindergarten www.candk.asn.au/openweek Check Website

Mackay Softball Cent Sale Souths Leagues Club Mackay www.southsmackay.com.au 7.00pm / Free / Family

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt MECC www.themecc.com.au 6.00pm / $15 / Ages 2 - 8

SATURDAY 2 “Spring Festival” Afternoon Anglican Church Hall, McGinn St 0417 761 403 Janet 12.30pm/ $5 Adult / Child Free / Family The Ultimate Eagles Experience MECC www.themecc.com.au 7.30pm / $55 / Adult SUNDAY 3 Gymability - Gymnastics Kids with Special Needs Snow Wright Court 4942 0032 10.00am / $35 / Ages 2 - 12 Father’s Day Grill on the Oval Harrup Park, Juliet St Harrup Park Reception 12.00pm / Cost / Family

TUESDAY 5 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt MECC www.themecc.com.au 10.00am / 12.00pm / $15 / Ages 2-8 WEDNESDAY 6 Fullmoon Yoga 2017 Mackay Harbor Beach 0404 858 722 5.30pm / Free / Youth+ FRIDAY 8 Jesus Christ Superstar Runs until 9 September MECC www.themecc.com.au Check Website

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Kidz Arvo Out - Child Protection Week 2017 Harrup Park Facebook/Mackay Regional Council 4.00pm / Free / Family

Mackay’s Bluewater Fling Mackay Bluewater Quay www.mackaypipeband.com.au Check Website SUNDAY 10

White Balloon Day 2017 Runs until 9 September Register and Get Involved whiteballoonday.com.au Check Website

Cinebuzz Crew Advance Screening – The Emoji Movie BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website

SATURDAY 9 Making Paint Using Natural Materials Children’s Workshop Mackay Community Gardens Facebook/ MackayCommunityGardens 9.00am / $5 / Kids Abundance Day (Food Share) Mackay Community Gardens Facebook/ MackayCommunityGardens 10.00am / Free / Family

MONDAY 11 Cinebuzz Advance Screening – American Assassin BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website TUESDAY 12 Australian Chamber Orchestra Collective - Schools’ Concert MECC

Marian State School Spring Fair Marian State School 0428 818 857 3.00pm / Free / Family

www.themecc.com.au 11.00am / $18 / Ages 8+ The Australian Chamber Orchestra

Mackay’s Bluewater Fling Bluewater Quay Facebook/MaDPipeBand 4.30pm / Free / Family

MECC www.themecc.com.au 7.30pm / $32 / Ages 8+

Live Music - Mango Junction Harrup Park, South Mackay www.mackay.qld.gov.au 9.00pm / Free / Family

BMA KidSpace Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 10.00am / Free / Kids

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Belladiva

Chicks at the Flicks -

Diary of a Wombat

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Battle of the Sexes BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website

MECC

www.themecc.com.au 11.00am / $15 / Youth+ City RUN Mackay Mackay Harbour Marina

FRIDAY 22

Facebook/Cityrun - Cairns v

Elton John - Once in a Lifetime MECC www.themecc.com.au 5.00pm / Cost / Youth+

Mackay v Townsville 4.00pm / Cost / Family Mackay Region Tourism Awards

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2017 Junior Girls World Cup

Call for Information

Clinic Mackay Junior Rugby League 0417 234 796 1.00pm / Free / Girls Aged 12 - 18

Little Tribe Festival The Southern end of Lamberts Beach www.littletribefestival.bigcartel.com 11.00am / $10 / Ages 0 - 12 International Dance Affair Presents Dancemania 2017 MECC www.themecc.com.au 7.30pm / $42 / Family SUNDAY 17 Little Chicks at the Flicks Rip Tide BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website

12.00pm / 6.00pm / $15 / Ages 3-9 THURSDAY 28

TimberFest Rowallan Park, Glendaragh Road www.timberfest.com.au Check Website

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Crescent - Andergrove www.woodlandsandergrove.com.au

SATURDAY 30 Queensland State Mountain Bike Championships Runs until 2 October Glendaragh Rd Mackay madmtbc.net Check Website Pioneer Valley Hospital’s 40th

MONDAY 25

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#First World White Girls Botox Party!

MECC www.themecc.com.au 7.30pm / $36 / Ages 15+

Domino Park, Domino

Year Reunion

Bushwalking Festival Runs until 1 October Eungella National Park wildmob.org Check Website

SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER

THE REGULAR EVENTS

Still Standing Street Party Mackay City Centre www.mackaycitycentre.com.au Check Website

Eungella Bird Week &

SAVE THE DATE:

Magic in the Park

10.00am / Free / Family

Magpies Sporting Club

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The North Mackay Bowls Club 0417 798 441 6.30pm / $50 / Adult

TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER BMA KidSpace Artspace Mackay www.artspacemackay.com.au 10.00am / Free / Kids

What’s On Guide

REGULAR MARKETS Eungella Markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month (Apr to Dec) Time: From 9.00am Location: Eungella Memorial Hall - North Street Marian Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month (Excluding May & Dec) Time: From 8.00am Location: Holy Rosary Church Anzac Avenue

Sarina Showground Market Date: Last Sunday of the month Time: From 8.00am (Mar to Dec) Location: Bruce Highway Sarina

Showground Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: From 6.30am Location: Milton Street

Seaforth Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: From 8.30am Location: Palm Avenue Seaforth

Troppo Treasure Market Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: From 7.30am to 11.30am Location: Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre

Paxton’s night markets Date: 2nd Friday of the month* Time: From 5.00pm Location: Paxtons Warehouse Details: *Check their Facebook page as dates subject to change www.facebook.com/ PaxtonsNightMarkets

Twilight Markets Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm Location: Northern Beaches Bowls Club Details: Please visit Northern Beaches Bowls Club facebook page for dates and theme

Porters Community Markets Date: Saturday 2 September Time: From 8.00am to 1.00pm Location: Porters Mackay City, Gordon Street Details: www.porterscando.com.au/ sales-and-specials/ porters-community-markets The Greater Whitsunday Farmers’ Market Date: Every Wednesday Time: From 8.00am to 1.00pm Location: Bluewater Quay Details: www.facebook.com/ greaterwhitsundayfarmersmarket

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

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REGULAR EVENTS MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL: LIBRARIES Baby Bounce Location: Gordon White Library Days: Thursdays (During school term) Time: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Dudley Denny City Library Days: Mondays (During school term) Time: 11.00am - 11.30am Location: Mirani Library Days: Mondays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Location: Sarina Library Days: Tuesdays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Storytime Storytime is aimed at 2 – 5 year olds and their parents and carers and is held weekly during the school term. This half hour program of stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs enhances language and literacy development in an interactive, fun-filled environment. The sessions encourage a child’s love of books and promotes the library environment as an exciting place for the whole family.

Location: Mirani Library Days: Tuesdays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Location: Walkerston Library Days: Tuesdays (During school term) Time: 10.30am - 11.00am Location: Gordon White Library Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time: 10.30am - 11.00am Days: Fridays (During school term) Time: 9.30am - 10.00am Location: Sarina Library Days: Wednesdays (During school term) Time: 10.00am - 11.00am Location: Dudley Denny City Library Days: Thursdays (During school term) Time: 10.30am - 11.00am

Toddler Time Toddler Time is aimed at little ones who are walking to 2.5 years and their parents and carers and is held weekly during the school term.

This half hour program of lively nursery rhymes, finger plays, action songs and a story encourages language development and social interaction in an interactive, funfilled environment.

Location: Gordon White Library Days: Mondays Time: 9.30am – 10.00am

Time: From 6.00am Ability level: Beginner-advanced More Info: Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates Bicycle Belles A social riding group just for ladies.

Meeting point: Bicycle Connection, 20 Victoria St, Mackay Days: Wednesdays Time: 6.00am Ability level: Beginnerintermediate More Info: Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

Location: Mirani Library Days: Wednesday Time: 9.30am – 10.00am

Mums and Bubs Morning Ride

Location: Dudley Denny City Library Days: Friday Time: 9.30am – 10.00am

Meeting point: Gooseponds car park at the end of Willis Street, North Mackay Days: Wednesdays Time: 10.00am More Info: Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for details and updates.

MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL: BIKE RIDERS Social Rides Meeting point: Metro Café, River Street Days: Saturdays Time: 6.30am Ability levels: Team Caffeine (Beginner - intermediate: 15-20km/h), Team Tour de Latte (Intermediate: 25km/h), Team Slipstream (Intermediateadvanced: 30km/h) and Team Titanium (Advanced: 35km+/h) More Info: Visit Rock N Road Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates.

Lazy Riders Meeting point: Bridges Café, Bluewater Quay Days: Every second Sunday -stay for breakfast after the ride!

Time: 7.00am Ability level: Beginner-intermediate More Info: Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates Sizzle'n Sausage Sunday Sesh* Mountain bikers of all abilities are welcome to come out for a ride, held every Sunday and followed by a sausage sizzle from 8.30am.

Meeting point: Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Rd, Farleigh

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A social riding group for Mums with children who are not yet at school.

Mountain Bike (MTB) Night Ride* Lights on bike and helmets are a must!

Days: Wednesdays Meeting point 1: Corry Cycles, 5 Kay Court, North Mackay Time: 6.00pm Meeting point 2: Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road, Farleigh Time: 6.30pm Ability level: Intermediate-advanced More Info: Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates, *MAD MTB or MTBA membership is required to use the trails.

Thursday Night Social Ride A weekly evening get together for a ride and catch up.

Meeting point: Metro Café, River Street Days: Thursdays Time: 7.00pm Ability level: Beginnerintermediate More Info: Visit Bicycle Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL: RUNNERS Free LayZee Runners Club Days: Saturdays

Time: 5.45am Meeting point: The Metro Market Cafe, River Street, Mackay Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 5.30am Meeting point: The City Fitness Health Club, Victoria Street.

More Info: www.mackaycitycentre.com.au MACKAY ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY Monthly Adoption Day Days: Last Sunday of the month Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm Location: Mackay Pet Superstore, Greenfields Fundraiser Markets Days: Third Sunday of the Month Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm Location: Mackay Marina LET THE CHILDREN PLAY TOYSHOP Free Children’s Book Reading Bring your snack. Coffee/tea will be available Days: Every Wednesday Time: 9.30am to 10.00am Location: 15b Macalister St Cnr Victoria & Macalister Sts Contact: 4944 0180 or email info@playmackay.com.au POSITIVE BIRTH MOVEMENT MEETUPS A support group for parents and parents to be. Discussion theme changes each month.

Days: Last Wednesday or Thursday of every month.

Time: 10.00am and 6.30pm Location: Uneek Industries courtyard - 166 Shakespeare St More Info: The positive birth movement Mackay Meet Ups Facebook page, or call 0458 100 680 DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROMOTE TO THE COMMUNITY? Email your event or market to admin@grandpublishing.com.au to be included. Spaces are limited. Please notify us if there is any updated information for our regular events.

School Holiday Guide

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE MACKAY GYMNASTICS

MAGIC IN THE PARK

School Holiday Fun Days For kids aged 2-4 years from 9.30am to 10.15am. Cost $11.00 For kids aged 5-12 years from 9.30am to 11.00am. Cost $16.50

Thursday, 28 September 2017, 10.00am – 12.00pm At Domino Park, Andergrove See the magic come to life in this FREE fairy and wizard event with: - Enchanting entertainment including games and

craft projects.

- Magical face painting.

- Special sorcery food.

Best of all professional photo sitting. Limited spots so register now.

Don’t forget to wear your favourite fairy or wizard outfit.

Bookings Essential

Bookings essential as there are limited numbers.

Mention you read about it in PakMag. P 4942 0032 E admin@mackaygymnastics.org.au F Facebook/MackayGymnastics W mackay.gymnastics.org.au MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRE Fairy and Dinosaur Garden Workshop Tuesday, 19 September and Thursday, 21 September at 10am and 12pm.

Roz from Arozona will help your mini-maker design and create his or her own fairy or dinosaur garden using a variety of materials.

Recommended for ages 5 and up This workshop includes: - a container for the fairy or dinosaur garden.

- all supplies needed to create the garden.

Check out the Mount Pleasant Centre facebook page for updates.

P 4969 2400 E MountPleasant.Centre@vicinity.com.au F Facebook/mountpleasantcentre W www.mountpleasantcentre.com.au MECC International Dance Affair Presents “Dance Mania 2017” Saturday, 16 September 2017, 7.30pm Tickets $42 Adult Diary of a Wombat Tuesday, 26 September 2017, 12.00pm and 6.00pm All tickets $15 Recommended Ages 3 to 9 Maybe the multi award-winning picture book, Diary of a Wombat is on bedtime rotation in your household? Now finally this iconic work by Australian children’s Laureate, Jackie French and Bruce Whatley comes to the stage.

September school holidays at the MECC. P 4961 9777 E mecctickets@mackay.qld.gov.au F Facebook/themecc W www.themecc.com.au

P 1300 650 728 E info@woodlandsandergrove.com.au F Facebook/woodlandsandergrove W www.woodlandsandergrove.com.au LET THE CHILDREN PLAY MACKAY Paint the Town REaD Reading Egg Storytime and activities Wednesday, 20 September 9.30am - 10.30am Free Puppet Show “The Lion and the Mouse” Monday, 25 September and Wednesday, 27 September 2 shows each day 10.00am and 1.30pm Free - gold coin donation for charity welcome Bookings Essential P 4944 0180 E info@playmackay.com.au F Facebook/playmackay W www.playmackay.com.au LITTLE TRIBE FESTIVAL Little Tribe is a music festival designed to immerse children in creative outlets in a breathtaking atmosphere. Beautiful music and art, plenty of delicious food and drinks in a gorgeous natural bohemian styled setting overlooking the ocean.

Saturday, 16 September, 11.00am to 3.00pm The southern end of Lamberts Beach on the grass underneath the canopy of trees.

Tickets $10 F Facebook/littletribefestival W www.littletribefestival.bigcartel.com DON’T FORGET TO TELL THEM YOU READ IT IN PAKMAG

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DADDY Daddy Diary DIARY Father’s Day can mean so many things to so many different people.

Father’s Day can be a day where dads get to have breakfast in bed, all lovingly prepared and dished up by his children. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? The morning of the big day, you get woken up from your Sunday sleep in at 8.00am by crash-banging coming from the kitchen.

All the noise is being made by your ‘little angels’ as they put together what they think is the greatest breakfast feast ever, something that you’ll remember for decades to come. “I’ve cooked you up your favourite breakfast, Dad” is what you hear but what you actually see on the plate, is something a little different. “These pancakes are just the best (insert your little one’s name), and this coffee is just like I’d make it”, you say, as you sip on a cup full of coffee granules and sugar mixed with water to make what looks like chunky, brown soup.

But you know, Father’s Day is so much more than breakfast cooked by your kids and opening the presents

With Star 101.9’s Rob Kidd

they bought you at the Father’s Day Stall at school the week before. Oh yes, you know it’s a day where families can get out and spend the whole day together … without Dad lifting a finger to do anything!

When I say anything, I really mean that - absolutely nothing! That’s what happens on Father’s Day, all day. If a dad wants a lemonade, then someone brings it to him.

If the snags need turning on the BBQ, then someone else does it for him. So, why after only an hour of pointing and asking for things, do Dads the world over have to sadly resort to doing it themselves again? Why does the novelty wear off so quickly?

Father’s Day should last the whole 24 hours! If you’re a dad lucky enough to get at least two hours of successful ‘fetching’, you should buy yourself a lottery ticket now.

On Father’s Day this year, can I suggest, please, that you spoil dad on this day, for the ‘whole’ day for this one day of the year? After all, it’s Father’s Day all day!

To all the dad’s out there, all the best for your day and here’s hoping your day turns out to be a day-long spoiling.

Rob Kidd Star 101.9 Mackay and the Whitsundays

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