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Hello welcome to our September edition, which is dedicated to all the dads in our world. Fathers, like mothers, are pillars in the development of a child’s emotional well-being. Father involvement has increased dramatically over the past several decades. Simultaneously, the role of fathers in their families has evolved from conceptions of fathers as distant breadwinners to a more holistic recognition that they are equal co-parents. It’s no secret that involved dads have a direct impact on their children’s future. To all the children blessed with fathers actively involved in their life, use this Father’s Day to acknowledge their awesomeness and spoil them with breakfast in bed and some fun together. In reality we should be doing this more often than once a year, because awesome fathers and mothers deserve to be celebrated!
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Aside from Father’s Day activities, there is a lot happening festival-wise around FNQ, so make sure you check our website and our What’s On Guide to stay up to date. We are also preparing you for the next school holidays; yep, they will be here again before you know it!
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5 The Thing Is 6 Self Regulation - Why Our Kids Need to Learn This Life Skill 8 Check It Out 11 Recognising Technology as a Tool 14 Mechanical Engineering for Kids 17 Teaching Your Child to Love Reading and Writing 21 When Parents Avoid Teaching Consent, Children are Left Vulnerable 24 Parent’s Puzzle 25 Mini Mag 28 Mega Father’s Day Giveaway! 30 All Things Health 33 Cross-Parenting 34 Bump, Bub and Beyond 37 Focus on Outside School Hours Care 38 School Holiday Guide 43 Daddy Diary 44 Community Noticeboard 46 What’s On Welcome
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Lately, I have been thinking deeply about my childhood versus the one I give my kids.
This day and age nearly everyone has a phone, but is that really necessary? Sure, stranger dangerbut really? If your child is suddenly feeling unsafe, they should be running to the closest safe adult to protect them, not grabbing their phone trying to call you where you can only listen and freak out.
While I sometimes worry I expect too much from my kids, in our house, chores are a family sport and we all pitch in. My 13 year old can cook a restaurant quality 3 course meal without supervision. Sure, it’s taken a lot of patience, confidence and trust to get there but I know that by not teaching him, I wouldn’t be doing him any favours. He needs to know these valuable skills when he leaves home. Plus it’s super awesome to get him to cook one night a week; he absolutely loves it and that is a huge bonus. My boys also fold and put away their own clothes and somehow we now don’t have so much washing to do! What I have challenged myself on more than anything is my kids wanting their own phones. I remember my childhood, having to be where I said I would be and having no way to contact my parents if they weren’t at home. I had a lot of time waiting and wondering, without a device to kill the time with. I had 1800Reverse if I really needed to speak with my parents, that is if they answered the home phone. I walked to and from school and caught public transport and I rarely felt unsafe. If I did, I knew how to seek help and protect myself.
As a child, I grew up quickly and did more adult than kids things, such as selling Avon at age 10 because I wanted to earn my own money. I also organised and paid for my Mum’s 40th surprise birthday party at age 10, and I was singing in clubs with my dad at age 14. I never let my age determine what I could or could not achieve.
The Thing Is with Bree James
For now, our family has decided no to have personal phones. Sure, this will change in the future, and I am aware that our kids need to learn how to use technology in a healthy way. But if their own parents struggle to use their phones healthily, there is no way I can expect them to. Sometimes parenting isn’t about doing what is easy, and following what is perceived as ‘the norm’. You need to do what you feel is right for your family, and every family is different. So there you have it. My kids have no phones, and at this point, it’s staying that way. I am going to challenge more of my parenting in the future and see what 80’s parenting I can bring back into their lives because let’s face it, the 80’s were awesome for many reasons!
The thing is, it’s so easy to let your kids do things because it’s “the norm”. My kids love telling me that their friends are allowed to do things they are not allowed to do, and I am sure their friends do the same with their parents.
My kids put the “but everyone else has one” argument to me once, and we had a great discussion about it. We thought deeply about the positives versus negatives, challenging our thinking and the “norm” on this topic.
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As our children grow under our guidance and loving care, we teach them how to eat well, exercise, get enough rest, manage their emotions, and we assist them in gaining the knowledge and skills required to navigate the world safely and happily.
Why Do Children Need to Learn This Important Skill?
Self-regulation is one of the key life-skills that supports a person’s success in many aspects of life as it determines how we interact with the world. The ability to self-regulate allows people to resist impulses and engage more independently and productively as adults.
Everyone understands that toddlers have outbursts when they’re tired or things don’t go their way. Instead, over time, children need to learn how to manage their emotions. While many factors play a role in children’s emotional development, we need to support them to
Evidence indicates that people who can self-regulate lead happier, healthier and more successful lives, than those who can’t manage their emotions, behaviours and thoughts. The best way to illustrate this is with examples.
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Emotional Self-Regulation
While self-regulation has multiple definitions, it is commonly known as the ability to understand and manage our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Self-regulation comes from within, rather than from an outside influence like a parent or carer. For example, emotional self-regulation is when a child can selfsoothe, calm their own anger, manage their nerves, or lift their emotions if they’re feeling down, rather than relying on an adult or a peer to help.
STORY Dr Rosina McAlpine BCom, MCom (Hons), MHEd, PhD
Over time, the aim is for parents, carers, and teachers to “do themselves out of a job” by supporting our children to learn how to take care of their own physical, emotional, social and psychological wellbeing so that they’re ready to lead their own lives when they leave home. Aside from the many life skills that prepare children for adult life, one important key to success in life is self-regulation.
Self Regulation - Why Our Children Need to Learn this Important Life Skill
What is Self-Regulation?
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www.pakmag.com.au | September 2022 7 develop emotional intelligence in the same way as we teach children the alphabet. We can do this by helping them to become aware of their emotions as they are happening, and then help them manage those emotions.
Teaching children breathing techniques, self-soothing words and calming strategies will, overtime and with practice, support their ability to self-regulate better.
Friendships can have their ups and downs and resolving issues is more challenging with heightened emotions or harmful behaviours. Overcoming misunderstandings or missteps with friends or family starts with selfregulation. Peaceful conflict resolution requires both parties to manage their emotions, listen to each other, have empathy and resolve differences collaboratively.
“I love eating fast food, chips and lollies and drinking soda… so that’s what I do.”
Brain Development and the Teen Years
“Everything is too hard… I just can’t cope.”
Managing Impulses and Regulating Behaviours
We all know that eating healthy, nutritious food, staying hydrated, exercising and getting enough sleep promotes physical wellbeing. When our children learn to self-regulate, they are more likely to eat nourishing meals and it takes self-discipline to get up and go for a walk or run, rather than staying in bed, watching TV or gaming. So, while “party food” is fine now and then, as parents we want to know that our children can take care of themselves when they leave home. We hope that our guidance and role modelling has set our children up to self-regulate and live a balanced lifestyle that supports their physical wellbeing.
Psychological Well-Being
“I can’t stop thinking about the mean comments… I’m ugly and stupid, just like they all said.”
Psychological wellbeing is about mental health which includes optimism, positivity and resilience. When children focus on the negative aspects of life, repetitive negative thoughts and feelings can harm their mental health. Through self-regulation, children can learn to stop negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts instead. By focusing on solutions rather than problems, children will feel happier and become more resilient, no matter what challenges come their way.
Making Friends and Keeping Them Humans are social beings; we thrive when we engage with others and we languish when we feel disconnected.
For more information on this topic, listen to episode 139 of the PakMag Parents Podcast at www.pakmag.com.au/podcast
How does self-regulation work? The prefrontal cortex of the brain, the part behind the forehead, is like a “control centre” that supports people to manage their emotions and behaviours. This important part of the brain continues to develop from early childhood and reaches maturity in the early to mid-twenties for girls, and in the mid to late twenties for boys. This explains why teenagers have erratic emotions and engage in risky behaviours during the adolescent years. Their “control centre”, the part of the brain that supports emotional regulation and impulse control is not fully developed. Helping teens master and understand the importance of managing their behaviours and curbing their impulses is critical if we want them to be safe while driving a car, going to parties and enjoying life in those adolescent years. I hope these examples have illustrated the importance of supporting children in developing self-regulation. We all want our children to manage their emotions, curb their impulses, engage in positive behaviours, and turn negative thoughts around so they can live happy, healthy and successful lives. Being able to self-regulate will help children navigate life’s challenges and become caring family members, friends and citizens of the world.
Dr Rosina McAlpine is an author, parenting expert and CEO of Win Win Parenting.
“I don’t want to do my assignment; I’d rather keep Behaviouralgaming.” self-regulation allows children to use their inner compass, inner conscience, and self-control to act in their own best interests and in the best interests of others. For example, how can a child do well at school if they can’t regulate their impulses, find it difficult to stay on task and keep distracting their peers? Sure, it might be more fun to interrupt and chat with a peer instead of completing the maths sheet, or it may be more tempting to check social media accounts rather than finishing an assignment, but being able to curb those urges and stay on task is crucial for academic success.
Win Win Parenting delivers workplace parenting education programs supporting busy working parents in effectively navigating work and family life successfully. Parents learn practical strategies to manage day-to-day parenting challenges such as struggles with screen time, emotional outbursts and keeping calm even in the most volatile situations.
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When children are able to regulate their emotions and their behaviours, they are able to make friends and have more positive social interactions.
“That’s mine, you can’t touch it. I’m not going to share it with you!”
“I’m so angry at John for not inviting me to the party and every time I see him, I just get angrier. I don’t care that it happened years ago. I’ll never forgive him.”
Dr Rosina appears regularly in the media and her practical evidence-based parenting programs resource parents, carers and educators across Australia and internationally. You can connect with Dr Rosina at www.winwinparenting.com or www.drrosina.com
Looking for a way to celebrate this Father’s Day? Man With A Pram is back this year for the annual Father's Day Fundraiser. Join with your prams and carriers, your friends and family and walk with us as we create “the village that raises a child”. The event starts at The Strand Rock Pool, with fathers pushing their infants and children in their prams whilst socialising with others from their community. This event is a celebration of new life with the arrival of new babies into our regions as well as championing the importance of active fatherhood, all while supporting perinatal mental health. Check out the Facebook event for updates as the big day approaches.
Townsville Airport Father's Day at Picnic Bay
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Out of the Shadows into the Light World Suicide Prevention Day Walk
Cairns Amateurs - Worth the Trip
When: 4 September / 9.00am - 5.00pm Where: Picnic Bay Foreshore
Check it Out Man With a Pram Father's Day Fundraiser
Join in the excitement at Cairns Amateurs race days this month. Three days of fashion, fun, festivities, and more. With live screenings of the race, fashions on the field and an atmosphere that will carry on well after the last race, this is an event not to miss. Tickets cost $25.00 to $320.00 Exclusive memberships available which will give you VIP access to both race days, access to the exclusive undercover Trinity Auto Group Members Enclosure, a delicious buffet lunch and access to a premium bar, live entertainment, and other exclusive activities.
After twelve years shipwrecked on a mysterious island with his young daughter Miranda, the deposed Duke of Milan, Prospero, must now choose between his desire for revenge and the freedom that can only come from forgiveness. Suitable for all ages, visitors are guaranteed a magical night 'under the stars' in Townsville’s beautiful Queens Gardens. Tickets from $33.00
When: 14 September / 6.30pm - 10.00pm Where: Queens Garden More info: www.theatreinq.com
$5.00andrestrictions,postponedStadiumSeriesfriendlyAussie-ZimbabwetopInternationalwww.cricket.com.aucricketreturnstotheendasTownsvillehoststherivalry,equalpartsandfierce.TheDettolODIagainstZimbabweatRiverwayisareschedulingofmatchesamidCOVID-19travelsocomebringthefamilywatchtheactioncloseup!Costisto$43.00
When: 8 - 10 September Where: Cannon Park Racecourse More info: www.cairnsamateurs.org.au
Join the OOTS Townsville Team to donate to the annual Out of the Shadows and into the Light walk occurring on the Strand in time for sunrise. All funds raised stay in our community to support the Lifeline Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention centre in Townsville. The Townsville team trains qualified Telephone Crisis Supporters to respond to calls, raise awareness, and support those who have lost someone.
When: 3 September/ 9.30am - 11.30am When: Strand Rockpool More info: Man With A Pram
When: 10 September / 5.45am Where: Rockpool Pavilion More info: Out Of The Shadows & Into The Light Townsville
When: 3 September / 9.40am - 5.00pm Where: Riverway Stadium More info:
Dettol ODI Series vs Zimbabwe
Shakespeare Under The Stars - The Tempest
Bring the family to Townsville’s Airport Father's Day at Picnic Bay, one of the most exciting Father's day events in North Queensland. Held at stunning Picnic Bay, the event features the Arcadian Surf Club's Great Inflatable Race, Artisan Markets, Food Stalls, Free Kids Entertainment, Sand Castle Competition, The Beach Retreat and so much more. SeaLink will have special prices for the day and there are free buses to get you from Nelly Bay to Picnic Bay.
More info: www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au
Pack a blanket and head down to Riverway with the kids for Riverway Movie Nights, Townsville’s open-air cinema under the stars. This month’s movie is Sing 2, where Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show.
CORES Queensland FREE Suicide Intervention Training
When: 27 September / 9.30am - 11.30am When: Let's Talk Birth More info: www.parentmedic.co
When: 16 September / 6.30pm - 8.00pm Where: Riverway Oval More info: www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Provided by Parentmedic North Qld, this course teaches Baby/Child First Aid education for parents, grandparents and carers of young children. Parentmedic Programs are designed to enable you to identify when your child is unwell and empower you with the skills and knowledge to know when and where to seek help, as well as provide a first aid response in an emergency situation. In this 2 hour session you learn about Infant CPR, Choking, Fevers, Rashes, Allergies & Anaphylaxis, Poisons, Burns, Head Injuries and more. The event is baby friendly and costs $88 per person.
When: 17 September / 9.00am Where: Selectability Mental Health Hub More info: CORES Queensland CORES - Community Response To Eliminating Suicide, are a non for profit, non government community organisation that provide training in 27 communities around Australia with over 5000 members. One day suicide intervention courses are at the heart of CORES’ program. These courses are free and will teach participants to recognise early warning signs, support a person at risk to access available services and promote help-seeking behaviour before a crisis occurs. Participants also learn to identify self-care strategies. Regular events are posted on CORES Queensland Facebook page and are open to all people above the age of 16. Please note, this is not a crisis service.
Riverway Movies - Sing2
Baby / Child First Aid Public Session
Don’t be overwhelmed, technology is just a tool. If a child were given a knife, or a teenager a car without proper instruction, and they were harmed, there would be a public outcry of parental incompetence and news headlines would trend far and wide. However, in a societal juxtaposition, these same children are being handed technology by their parents in the form of phones, laptops, televisions and consoles which if used incompetently can lead to physical, emotional and social harm –and it is the technology to blame not the parents.
STORY Ben Dallimore, Director of ICT at The Cathedral School
Recognising Technology as a Tool
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Firstly, we need to recognise technology for what it really is, a tool. Just like a knife, a hammer, or a car, it is simply a tool. Throughout history, humans have used tools to make daily tasks easier – and as the complexity of the task increased, so too the complexity of the tool. We spend our lives mastering tools; as children, we begin with eating utensils through a thoughtfully orchestrated sequence. Spoon, fork, knife. The innate gradual release of responsibility from parents for infants ensures that the infant has mastered the blunt, smooth spoon before graduating to pointy fork, and then a sharp knife. The same can be said for all tools to varying degrees, no matter our age. When we first look to use a tool, we are usually instructed by those more experienced before we embark on individual usage. As adults, we don’t drive a vehicle or operate a new power tool without being taught. It is too dangerous. Yet when
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12 September 2022 | www.pakmag.com.au Ben Dallimore began his career as a primary school teacher with a passion for technology.
Why does technology, just another tool, break the ingrained parental construct of gradual release to our children? The versatility of technology hides its inherent danger from parents. Devices are often given as a form of entertainment, communication, or as a resource for education, but they can do so much more. It is in this “much more” where the dangers lie for our children, and as parents, we may not be fully aware, or we don’t recognise this danger.
In 2002, Ben took up a position of Head of IT at The Ela Murray International School in Port Moresby. In 2007, Ben completed his Masters in Educational Technology and began working at The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James. In 2013, his role changed from classroom teacher to Technology Integrator where he taught students from Prep to Year 6. In 2022 Ben accepted the newly created whole school role of Director of ICT at The Cathedral School.
• Visit the eSafety Commissioner website, www.esafety.gov.au/parents
• Have open conversations about using technology safely and responsibly, and role model healthy technology use.
The “much more” is like technology, it is constantly evolving, and this is where it becomes seemingly difficult for parents to keep up. Dangers like cyberbullying, viewing pornography, unwanted contact, and sexting are ever present. Less visible are the impacts to self esteem created by endless social media streams depicting the unattainable, the need for gratification through success when online gaming, or time lost to streaming endless libraries of movies or TV series. And finally, the physical impacts on posture and eyesight devicesoverusingfromthese-especially as the devices get smaller.
Becoming more knowledgeable is the key to starting your child’s technology journey the right way, or getting the journey back on track. There is now research and support for parents to better use technology and help their children to do the same. Here are some great places to start.
• Visit Dr Kristy Goodwin’s website, www.drkristygoodwin.com, where she decodes the neurobiology of peak performance in a digital age.
• Access reviews and information on new and trending media at Common Sense Media to ensure the appropriateness of the content your children access. www.commonsensemedia.org
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• Identify when to intervene by recognising when technology is impacting on your child’s basic human needs: eating, sleeping, education and face-to-face human contact; or other things that are important to you as a family.
Despite the dangers, the integral connection with society and technology means that we cannot remove technology from our children’s lives. If we were to completely shield our children from technology, when they leave home they will most likely fall down the “rabbit hole”, as they wouldn’t have learnt how to manage their technology use in a healthy manner when they were Remember,younger.asparents we have successfully taught our children to use countless tools, and technology does not have to be any different. Being involved in your child’s technological use, role modelling healthy technology habits and remembering that technology is just a tool will ensure that our children have a healthy relationship with technology. it comes to technology, it is frequently given to our children with little or no instruction. At this point I should highlight that I am an advocate for technology. Technology is arguably the most versatile and revolutionary tool, reinventing almost every aspect of society through convenience, efficiency and end user simplicity. Technology is delivering everything and anything to our home, it is saving endangered animals, it is connecting people around the world and it is allowing us to harness energy from renewable resources - it has irrefutably become ingrained as a part of our lives.
It is amazing what someone can build with LEGO®, especially when they use their imagination. LEGO® can stay with a person through to adulthood, and many professional architects and civil engineers readily admit they still play with LEGO® and use it to break through creative blocks or to visualise a project.
Cut a piece of parchment that will fit into your lantern to cover any window openings from the inside. Remove or open the roof of your lantern. Switch on the light and set it in the center of the house. Cut a length of twine to use as a handle and lay it across the top of the walls. Replace or close the roof and press everything tightly into place. Tie your handle with a tight knot and you are all done!
Materials: Plastic milk jug bottles, thin rope and a hot glue gun. Directions: Collect plastic milk jug bottles. The more the better! Especially if you want to build an Igloo big enough to fit two or three children (and maybe an adult) into. Clean the bottles by rinsing them with warm water and dishwashing soap. Lay the bottles out into a circle to determine the circumference of the Igloo. Keep a three foot wide gap open as an entrance.
Albert Einstein once said, “Scientists investigate that which already exists; Engineers create that which has never been.” So, if you have a little inventor in your family, mechanical engineering projects might be a great way to spend time together, while learning and discovering new ways of doing things.
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2. Build a Milk Jug Igloo Kids love to hide in cubbies, dens, caves, and forts. Here is a fort building idea to get your kids inspired Plastic milk jug bottles often end in landfill, but they are the perfectly shaped building blocks for igloo building!
Materials: LEGO® bricks and small base, LED tea light or fairy lights, white parchment paper and twine
Directions: Build your LEGO® lantern. You can keep it as simple or complex as you like, but you’ll need walls with windows and a roof. If you have hinges, add these to your roof so that you can open and close it easily to insert the light.
1. Construct a LEGO ® Lantern
Mechanical Engineering For Kids
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Tie the bottles together by threading thin rope though the handles, knotting each handle before proceeding to the next bottle. It’s kind of like a giant plastic milk-jug Buildnecklace!thewalls and dome-shaped roof by repeating the previous step as many times as you like until reaching the desired wall height. With each layer, connect two or three bottles less; this will ensure the Igloo’s circumference gets smaller towards the top. Once you have reached the desired height, use a hot glue gun to connect the remaining plastic bottles in a dome-shaped fashion; this will create the roof. project.theownerbuildernetwork.co
Mechanical engineering may sound complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Kids possess an innate curiosity to question how things work, and mechanical engineering is an extension of that curiosity. Want to discover what makes an object move, how much light passes through an object, or uncover the secret of flying?
Materials: 7 popsicle sticks, 3 rubber bands, a milk cap, cotton balls (or other objects to launch) amd a hot glue gun.
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Directions: Stack 5 popsicle sticks together and rubber band the ends. Stack 2 craft sticks together, and wrap a rubber band around one end. Separate the 2 craft sticks. Place the stack of 5 craft sticks between the 2 craft sticks. Wrap a rubber band around all the craft sticks to hold the catapult together. Glue the milk cap onto the top popsicle stick to serve as a launching platform. Push down on the top craft stick and release to launch an object from the milk cap. You can also create a target with a bucket, cardboard box, or any other large container to aim your catapult in a specific direction. Experiment with different launch materials and see how their weight or shape affects their ability to fly through the air!
Geomag Mechanics Motion is the construction platform that combines the forces of magnetism with a world of mechanical construction to stimulate creativity, inventiveness and ingenuity. In addition to the classic magnetic rods and steel spheres, Geomag Mechanics adds mechanical elements within the constructions, expanding the play possibilities: some parts of the structures are able to rotate, triggering chain reactions from the magnetic attraction and repulsion. www.pakmag.com.au/win for your chance Design a Popsicle Stick Catapult
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What kid doesn’t want to launch something across the room? Build a catapult to develop this love even more (and use cotton balls to prevent accidental injuriesespecially if you end up in the firing line!). Before building a popsicle stick catapult, you can show your child the concept using a spoon. Press on one spoon end, and the other end lifts up. You can’t make an easier catapult than that.
Teaching Your Child to Love Reading and Writing
It is also great to sing and read books to your baby daily. When you hold your baby, read and look at a book, this gives your baby safe and confident exposure to books, and you can do this from birth.
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Keep talking with your preschoolers and ask lots of questions. Rich oral language experiences are essential for effective literacy progression. Dinner time conversations about your day and your child’s day provide a perfect opportunity to expand your child’s vocabulary. Whenever you are out and about, point out environmental print to your child - road signs, shop signs and food labels. This highlights the purpose and importance of reading and writing, and makes it meaningful for children.
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Literacy is the ability to read, view, write, listen and speak to communicate and make sense of our world.
Talking with your baby about everything that you see and hear (the weather, the washing, the groceries etc) and asking your baby questions when you are playing and caring for them is vital. Through listening to the intonation of your voice as you speak, your baby begins to learn words and the way in which language operates.
Singing nursery rhymes teaches your children language, rhyme, repetition and rhythm. As your baby grows, encourage your baby to hold the books you read to them. They will have favourites, so be prepared to read them repeatedly! Repetition allows toddlers to understand story patterns. Providing drawing materials early on is also an important part of literacy development as early squiggles and marks are the beginning of writing.
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It’s understood that parents and carers make a big difference in their child’s interest and development of literacy, which enhances a child’s performance at school. Despite having the greatest effect in the early years before and during school, parental involvement continues to have an impact throughout secondary school.
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So, how can parents and carers help? Here are some ideas to assist in the development of reading and writing for each age and stage.
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Helping your children to be successful in literacy is one of the most important jobs you will ever do as a parent.
Maintaining an interest in what your child is studying is the key. Going book shopping or borrowing together gives your mature child the message that reading is important throughout life. Read the same books at the same time and discuss them together - you could start your own mini book club!
Both Rachael and Amanda have a passion for literacy learning and teaching and are currently leading a two-year writing project with several Diocesan schools. as quality, these are a good starting point for parents.
Inspiring a love of literacy will stand your child in great stead for many years to come.
Know when your child has assessments due and ask your child to discuss their work with you. Offer to read their work and give feedback.
Reading together is the best way to continue to encourage a love of books and cement the foundational literacy skills in your child.
Once your preschooler has home readers, use the guidelines from your school to assist your child to read their book. These guidelines will include strategies such as looking at the pictures, noticing sight words and paying attention to punctuation. They will also involve strategies of ‘reading on’ if unsure of the word and collecting other clues; going back to the beginning of the sentence and re-reading; and asking “What do you think would make sense here?”. Keep in mind that home readers are easy so children can practise reading with fluency and intonation. This helps them to feel confident in their reading skills. It is a great idea to continue reading high quality literature to them on top of these home readers. Preps will also be sent high frequency (or sight) words to learn at home. Sight words are predominantly memorised through the daily reading of them with your child. Our best advice is to keep this homework fun and stress-free by making it a game where possible. Playing games like I Spy, memory, and other word and image games where they can focus on letters and sounds assists children to develop their knowledge. Building up a bank of memorised high frequency words is essential to the progression of reading and writing. Providing drawing materials and encouraging your child to draw often (and label their drawings and tell you about the story in the drawing) is also a great way to improve their literacy skills.
lists, family messages, family love letters and jokes helps to instil a passion for writing. Instead of only buying toys, ensure you give your children some books for birthdays and Christmas. It is also a great idea to instil daily reading habits with your child. Make this a time that they really look forward to and allow them to make choices about what you read together.
Reading books before watching movies of the same title can assist in motivating reluctant readers to try the book first. Daily home reading will continue throughout the primary years and your child will need your support to be successful. Continue the daily routine (without excuses) and make it a fun, positive and special time together. Take an active interest in your child’s learning and monitor their success with their homework.
Your job isn’t done yet parents, this is a time to continue to take an interest in your child’s schooling. Increasingly deep and robust conversations about world topics and your child’s opinions will be needed to maintain confidence and interest levels in literacy. Plan outings and holidays together, get them to assist by doing research and determining what’s best for the family.
Rachael Hood and Amanda Banister are System Learning and Teaching Advisers at Catholic Education. Between them they have sixty plus years of experience in teaching, leadership and as advisers to schools. Their current work is focused around improving student outcomes in schools, building teacher capacity and aligning systemic initiatives.
Ask questions about school learning and assessment.
This teen time is all about keeping the lines of communication open with the school. This will enable you to be aware of any difficulties your child may be experiencing, and in which ways you can help.
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Check in regularly with your child’s teacher to determine their progress, to view their work and to ask what else you can do at home to support your child.
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Primary School Children Throughout the primary years it is important that children continue to have access to quality literature at home through your local library or personal collection. The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) produces an annual list of the Book of the Year Awards shortlist and winners which are recognised
Secondary School Tweens and Teens
Ahead of Child Protection Week last year, we conducted research into Australians’ attitudes towards teaching consent, children’s bodily autonomy and when we should be having these conversations with our kids. Shockingly, the research reveals that less than half (44 percent) of parents, carers and grandparents have been open with their children about consent, despite 89 percent of adults saying it is the parents’ responsibility to educate them. We found that there is a considerable lack of knowledge about why it is important to talk about consent, relationships and body ownership with children in the first five years of their life, despite the early years being crucial to development. Over half (56 percent)
STORY Dr. Katrina Lines, CEO of Act for Kids
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Our newsfeeds are often awash with stories about sexual abuse, so you aren’t alone if you’re thinking about how you might start tackling conversations about consent, sex and relationships with your kids to help protect them as they grow up. So, how do you go about it? How young is too young and at what age should we start having these critical conversations? As a child psychologist and CEO of Act for Kids, my answer is simple - start early and have these conversations often!
When Parents Avoid Teaching Consent, Children are Left Vulnerable
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The early stages of a child’s life are crucial for development and early education is key to empowering children to feel safe. It’s where they grow physically and emotionally, but also begin forming social connections and learning when to seek help if they need it.
Act for Kids is a leading children’s organisation with a purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives. The organisation provides therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced or are at-risk of child abuse and neglect. Act for Kids has helped thousands of children and families over the past 30 years across its 30 centres from Adelaide to Cape York Peninsula. Services include therapy for children and their families, support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in remote communities and education programs empowering children to feel safe.
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As the National Office for Child Safety implements the National Strategy to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Act for Kids is encouraging parents to educate their children on consent and the correct anatomical language for all body parts. This comes as sex offenders were found to be less likely to act on a child if the child knew correct names for their body parts.
22 September 2022 | www.pakmag.com.au of Australian adults believe school age is an appropriate age to start teaching consent to children. This raises serious concerns for children aged between 0 - 4 as they are most at-risk of abuse and neglect. In 20192020, a staggering 11,700 infants under the age of one received child protection services in Australia.
I also think it’s really critical for parents to monitor their child’s internet usage to ensure they aren’t talking to someone they don’t know and aren’t getting misinformation when it comes to sex, consent and relationships from unknown online resources.
The overarching message of this year’s Child Protection Week is ‘Every Child In Every Community Needs a Fair Go’ and at Act for Kids, we strongly believe every child deserves a fair go when it comes to protecting their own body. Act for Kids wants to see a minimum standard set for mandated evidence-based programs in schools to address interpersonal safety and the issues surrounding consent so that children and young people can learn about healthy, safe relationships and safe sex.
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Research shows us when children use the correct words for their private parts it helps them to clearly articulate who can and can’t touch them. We recommend making words such as penis or vagina a normal part of your family’s
found more than a third (36 percent) of parents with children under the age of 18 doubt their child understands what consent is and unfortunately, we know not everyone is having conversations about consent, sex and relationships with their kids, which is leaving too many children vulnerable.
Teaching children consent from a young age can be as simple as using the correct language for body parts rather than euphemisms, or explaining your actions in your child’s routines, such as bathing. Rather than just forcing them to bathe, try explaining what you’re doing and why it is important. You can also introduce books and resources normalising consent and bodily autonomy to your children and most importantly, give them language and alternatives for when they don't want to be touched e.g "It’s okay if you don’t want to give Grandpa a cuddle, how about a high five? It’s up to you”.
The concept of bodily autonomy continues to be misunderstood, with 69 percent of Australians believing that adults shouldn’t have to ask children for permission before they touch them and only 29 percent of parents admitting penis and vagina are normal in their child’s vocabulary. While naming your child’s private parts with a euphemism such as ‘pee pee’ or ‘jay jay’ is quite common and might make parents feel more comfortable, it can affect your child’s response if they are inappropriately touched.
For more on the importance of teaching bodily autonomy and consent to our children tune into Episode 110 of the PakMag Parents Podcast with Dr Katrina Lines and mother-of-four Michelle Derrig. www.pakmag.com.au/podcast
My best advice for parents is to start by educating yourself, digest as much information as you can and then begin by using age-appropriate language and conversations with your children.
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Health Benefits of Pumpkin
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It’s almost Halloween, and many take this opportunity to buy a pumpkin and carve a face into it as a fun family activity. But, don’t be so quick to throw out the rest of the pumpkin; this orange squash has many health benefits and tastes delicious in many recipes.
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A holistic approach is the best way to stay healthy. Include fresh produce, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats in your diet, supplementing with multivitamins and probiotics as needed. Aim for 9 hours of sleep, keeping devices away as they block melatonin production. Exercise at least one hour daily and spend time outdoors for a dose of Vitamin D. Manage your stress levels. Magnesium and B Complex or Ashwagandha supplements can be beneficial. Lastly, wash your hands regularly and cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
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High in antioxidants – Pumpkins contain antioxidants such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin which can help neutralise free radicals, which might otherwise damage your cells. May boost immunity – Loaded with vitamins, pumpkins may be able to give your immune system a boost. Your body turns the beta-carotene into vitamin A, and they are also high in vitamin C and vitamin E. May promote weight loss – Pumpkins are nutrient-dense and incredibly low in calories. A cup of pumpkin clocks in at just 50 calories, making it a great weight-loss friendly food. May protect your eyesight – The nutrients in pumpkins may help protect your eyesight. Beta-carotene may even help lower the risk of cataracts.
Pumpkins are incredibly versatile and easy to add to your diet. Try adding them to soup, muffins, pasta dishes, risottos or dips, or simply roast them for a delicious side dish to your Sunday roast.
This does not in any way dent the mother-baby bond, nor does it diminish the father-toddler connection. An emotionally available, well-rested mother with an emotionally balanced toddler will find attachment to all children easier. It brings parents closer, with more collaboration and communication within the family unit. How does “cross-parenting” work for parents without generous paternity leave packages?
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Enter – “cross-parenting” How does one “do” “cross-parenting”?
The idea is to swap parental roles almost entirely. The father takes care of the newborn, and the mother manages the toddler. With a breastfed baby, the only act that a father cannot do is breastfeed the baby. Everything else, however, is possible. In cross-parenting, the dad performs all the baby duties, from winding to changing and settling to bathing. Mum is now free to rest, replenish milk if breastfeeding, recover and spend time with her toddler – making them feel that they remain the centre of their mother’s universe. Will mothers miss out on the newborn love bubble?
In this aforementioned nuclear family – with mother, father, and 2 children – the ostensibly logical play is to have mum care for the newborn and dad spend time with the toddler. While this allows for beautiful motherbaby bonding and terrific father-toddler relationship growth, it drives immense toddler frustration with family-wide consequences.
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STORY Dr. Daniel Golshevsky
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Dr. Daniel Golshevsky (AKA Dr. Golly) is a Melbourne-based paediatrician and father of three. Specialising in unsettled babies and poor sleep, Dr. Golly developed this program through his work with thousands of babies over more than a decade of practice. With a focus on empowering parents and protecting mothers, Dr. Golly turns up the volume of that innate parental instinct to maximise parents' understanding of their baby's cues and bring everyone closer to a full night's sleep.
Cross-parenting is not just for families with generous paternity leave packages: in the first few weeks of life, these jobs are 24/7, so for some families, the switch may happen in the mornings, the evenings, night settling and on weekends.
Once a sibling is born, parents often notice behavioural deterioration in their child. Combined with sleep deprivation, parents can find themselves with little tether, quick to anger and struggling to juggle the rapid family expansion. In short, they become cross parents. Thankfully this situation is entirely preventable, and most importantly, it’s incredibly simple to implement. What causes this behaviour deterioration?
Three months is the average window of time that a child will enjoy a new toy, before becoming tired of it and wanting to move on to something else. When it comes to a newborn, we can’t just pop them in a box at the top of the cupboard at 3 months of age. So toddlers understandably become frustrated that this now-old toy continues to divert attention. In a nuclear family, they become especially perturbed by the decreased availability of their mother. How does this affect parents, and how can they cope better?
In my experience, parents often struggle with toddler behavioural deterioration, especially when combined with sleep deprivation. Thankfully this is entirely preventable; not only is there a solution, the idea of “cross-parenting” is irrefutably backed by science.
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6. Sprinkle bicarb soda over any remaining stains prior to washing.
3. Let it soak in for five minutes.
3. Repeat as required. Vinegar’s acidity helps lift stubborn stains and odours, while dishwashing liquid removes oily substances. For more stain removal tips and laundry advice head to www.sokaaustralia.com.au
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5. Soak in warm water for 20 mins or leave overnight.
Breastfed Baby Poop comes in many shades. It can be yellow or slightly green with a mushy or creamy consistency or resemble diarrhoea. Sometimes, poop looks like Dijon mustard, dotted with little seed-like flecks. Interestingly, it smells slightly sweet. A greener tone can signify changes in your diet, while bright green and frothy poop mean that baby might be getting too much foremilk. Foremilk is the low-calorie milk that comes first in a feed, while hindmilk is the higher-fat, super-nutritious stuff that comes near the end. It could also mean that you’re not feeding your baby long enough on each breast. To remedy this, start each new breastfeeding session on the breast you ended on the last time. Formula-fed babies have thick, pasty, peanut butterlike poop on the brown colour spectrum. Shades range from tan-brown to yellow-brown and greenish-brown. Formula is slightly harder to digest than breast milk, so some ingredients pass straight through your baby’s digestive system without getting absorbed. Formulafed baby poop is also more pungent than poop from breastfed babies, yet a little less intense than poop from babies who are eating solid food. If you switch formula brands, expect your baby’s poop to change too.
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4. Scrub stain gently with a soft toothbrush.
Newborn Poop (Meconium) is generally a greenishblack, tarry, sticky sludge that looks like motor oil when you open your newborn’s diaper. Despite its strange appearance, meconium does not smell. After a few days, baby’s poop will change to a lighter colour and become less sticky. This so-called transitional stool is a sign that bub started digesting early breast milk or formula, indicating that their intestinal tract is working fine.
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How to Remove Spaghetti Bolognese Stains
Every kid loves spaghetti, but parents don’t love the stains that come with it. No matter the age, it’s hard to keep all the pasta sauce on our plates and in our mouths. Our clothes become the casualty of the delicious pastawar, which is inevitably followed by a laundry battle where we try to combat those stubborn stains. Lets make your life easier with the below tips and tricks, and remember that early intervention gets the best results.
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1. Hang item in the sun. 2. Spray stain with straight white vinegar.
7. Wash in machine as per care instructions.
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2. Spray a combination of dishwashing liquid and vinegar over the stain.
Focus on Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
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Our OSHCs are led by service leaders who hold Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas in Education and Care. They deliver vital services in their communities that allow families to have extended care for their children, assisting with work and other commitments. We welcome new educators to our services who have experience in education, community services, nursing, occupational therapy, sport and recreation, disability and youth work, just to name a few. Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland Director Jo Goodrick acknowledged the Service Leaders at their recent service leader meeting, which included a video message from Bishop Tim Harris. The work and dedication of all MMCNQ educators was also formally celebrated on St Mary MacKillop Feast Day. If you would like to come and work with this inspiring team of educators, visit www.mmcnq.catholic.edu.au/careers
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Do the kids get bored during the school holidays? Are they driving you up the wall? Do you need someone to look after your child while you`re working? If you responded with yes, then look no further and enrol the kids in the ‘STAY ACTIVE’ Holiday Camp at Kalynda Chase Regional Tennis 19 to 23 September 8.00am - 5.00pm. Email coach Tim to register. Cost is $35.00 to $65.00 A Kalynda Chase Regional Tennis E kalyndachasetennis@outlook.comKalyndaChaseRegionalTennis
September Holidays - Junior Tennis Clinic
The club welcomes and caters for runners of all ages and abilities. For those who are just starting out, are not so fit or less competitive, most runs incorporate a short course and the club also has a dedicated group of walkers. Members of the club range from teenagers to members well into their seventies and from all walks of life - none of this matters on Saturday mornings. Come along, and join in! For more information visit www.townsvilleroadrunners.com.au
Keep your kids active with the Junior Tennis Clinics held from 19 to 22 September 8.30am to 11.30am. Suitable for ages 4 to 16, children will learn technique and ball skills, while the older children enjoy coaching and game play. Cost is $50.00 to $180.00 A Tennis Townsville www.tennistownsville.org Townsville Road Runners
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38 September 2022 | www.pakmag.com.au School Holiday Guide Moulin Rogue This hilarious all-new production is one not to be missed as the stage is set for an unforgettable night of comedy and cabaret, featuring all your favourite hits from Moulin Rouge such as Lady Marmalade, Sparkling Diamonds plus many more. The show runs on 17 September and 1 October 5.00pm - 9.15pm. Tickets include a 3 course alternate drop meal and performance in 2 acts. Sealink ferry tickets are NOT included and must be purchased separately. Cost $85.00 A Stage Door Theatre Restaurant www.stagedoortheatre.com.au Flashback Dance Classes Flashback Dance offers classes to let loose and explore all the cheesy ways of moving your body. It’s an all round flashback to the decades with daggy moves to 70s, 80s and 90s tracks! With class options of an evening for adult beginners and intermediate levels and daytime classes for caregivers with babies and young children, there is a way for everyone to boogie! Beginners Class 6.00pm - 7.00pm / $12.00 / PG Runs weekly Tuesday Intermediate Class 7.15pm - 8.15pm / $12.00 / PG Runs weekly Tuesday BYO Baby Class 12.30pm / $12.00 / PG Runs weekly Wednesday A Railway Estate Community Centre www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au Sk8 M8s Social Skate Night Come along to our Social Skateboarding session, for all ages and skill levels held at the North Shore Skate Park every Tuesday evening, weather permitting. BYO helmets, closed in shoes, and skateboard. Skate with like-minded members of the community, learn some new tricks, and meet some new people. The event runs Tuesday weekly 6.00pm to 7.00pm. A North Shore Skate Park www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Join us for the Cross Country run on 17 September 6.30am - 8.30am and run one to three 3km loops. Cost is FREE - $6.00
Alan’s Awesome Aitkenvale Run Held on 24 September 6.30am to 8.30am, Alan’s Awesome Aitkenvale Adventure will take you on an enjoyable journey around the river. Cost is FREE - $6.00
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Bill Bailey – En Route to Normal Tracing lines through chaotic moments in history, Bill Bailey seeks out parallels where human resilience and endurance has gotten people through times of strife. With his trademark blend of satire and surrealism, stories and dismantled jokes, crowd sing-alongs, weird instruments and musical showstoppers, this legendary comedian, musician and actor will keep you laughing and entertained. The show starts 20 September 8.00pm and is suitable for mature audiences. Cost is $89.00 to $99.00, free for companion card holders.
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Kalynda Chase ‘STAY ACTIVE’ Holiday Camp
A Townsville Civic Theatre www.russianballet.com.au
A Rossiter Park Deaf Connect Fairytales on Ice Australian Tour Delight in the spectacular as ice-skaters bring your favourite fairy tale characters to life through ice skating, singing, and music. Featuring stories and characters from The Little Mermaid & The Pirate Adventures, explore the fairy tale land alongside Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood, and more. ‘Fairytales on Ice’ will delight, entertain, and leave you and your family mesmerised. The show starts 24 September at 6.30pm, with cost ranging from $42.90 - $69.90.
25 September 1.00pm - 4.00pm / $80.00 / PG A Carville Villas P 0404 815 892 E contact@globalgardener.org www.globalgardener.org
Townsville Deaf Connect’s Sign Time events are a great way for students to practise their Auslan skills and meet new people. Join us at Rossiter Park, Townsville on Saturday 24 September 2.00pm4.00pm to practise.
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Growing Summer Vegetables
Learn how to grow delicious vegetables during the dry season in Townsville. How to prepare your garden beds and improve the soil, what varieties grow well, how to control pests and diseases, watering, fertilising, and developing a maintenance schedule for the growing season suitable for the dry tropics.
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Swan Lake
Bring the Kids to Empire Bring the Kids to Empire Days are back these school holidays.
From 28 until 29 September, the Royal Czech Ballet presents Swan Lake, the most loved classical ballet of them all. Check the website for show times and to book your tickets. Cost is up to $105.00, free with companion card holders.
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On 25 September 10.00pm to 3.00pm, Empire Alternacade and Event make the venue a kid friendly space, allowing all ages to attend Empire. Adult supervision required for under 13’s.
A Empire Alternacade and Events Empire Alternacade and Events - Townsville Grill’d Kids Masterclass Learn how to make the famous Grill’d burgers from the bun up with these masterclasses. Suitable for all ages, classes run from 18 to 21 September and 25 to 28 September. Start is at 9.00am with tickets costing $15.00 per child.
This year’s Wallaby Creek Festival runs from 23 to 25 September, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Nestled in the confluence of the Annan River and Wallaby Creek at Helenvale / Rossville, Wallaby Creek Festival is a wonderful family-focused event. The three day program offers original music on three stages, with entertainment including Poets Breakfasts, workshops, circus, dance, Roving Street Theatre, a complete children’s festival, delicious food stalls, healing spaces, and market stalls. Croc free swimming holes are nearby in the Wallaby Creek and the Annan River. Camping is included, with bush showers and toilets accessible to everyone. Cost is $5.00 - $480.00. A Wallaby Creek Festival Grounds P 0402 600 264 www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au
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Warrina Ice Skating Rink Beat the heat at Warrina Ice Skating Rink – Townsville’s family friendly, all-weather attraction!
A 3-11 Illuka Street P 0407988628 www.warrinaiceskating.com.au Townsville Tenpin and Fun Centre Townsville Tenpin offers a huge range of activities these school holidays, including Dodgem Rides, Glow Bowling at night, vacation and afterschool care, and more. Check their website or facebook page for more information and to book your spot.
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Located at Otto’s Market Warrina, Warrina Ice Skating Rink offers year-round fun for all ages. Offering disco nights, daily sessions, learn to skate sessions, and a range of ice sports including hockey, broomball and figure skating, all are welcome at Warrina Ice Skating Rink! General sessions run Tuesday to Sunday various times throughout the day. Perfect for a spontaneous outing as no bookings are necessary. Disco Sessions run every Friday & Saturday night 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
The talent-less cast and inexperienced director are faced with ruination when a series of mishaps and downright dishonesty lead to hilarious repercussions. show runs from 28 until 30 September 1.00pm and 7.30pm, check the website for program updates. cost $15.00 to $25.00 A Pimlico High School Performing Arts Centre
If you’re looking to revitalise in paradise, gather the family and head to the gorgeous King Reef Resort at Kurrimine Beach. Explore all day, swim in the tranquil ocean or pool, build sandcastles on the beach and return to relax with a gorgeous sunset view from your beachfront shack. You can also hire a family pedal bike, go fishing, and more – the possibilities are endless. Stay 7 nights and only pay for 6 at King Reef Resort. Situated on a tropical beach in one of the most unique, beautiful and unspoilt parts of the world, Kurrimine Beach is suitable for the entire family. Enjoy pet and kids-friendly accommodation, including cabins and beachfront caravan and camping sites. Offer excludes long weekends.
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The Crystal Caves Heading North? Explore the Atherton Crystal Caves and you’ll have a gem of a time. Traverse the caves and marvel at over 600 crystals and fossils. You’ll be immersed in tunnels and grottos, have the opportunity to take a shot and crack your own geode, then browse the shop for a keepsake. Perfect for families looking to learn a little more about FNQ geology and the wonder of the Tablelands. Cost: $25.00 for adults, $12.50 for children, $65.00 for a family, and FREE for under 5’s. Check online for more info and to book a Crack a Geode Experience.
Wallaby Creek Festival
Kumon Maths and English Kumon’s Maths and English programs build students’ abilities step-by-step, at the students’ own pace. Students who missed essential concepts in class can go back and catch-up, and if your child needs a bit of extra help after-school, or if they need a challenge, then Kumon are there to help. The flexibility of Kumon’s learning options and being a home based programme means Kumon will suit any family’s schedule. There is an initial enrolment fee of $100.00, and a monthly fee of $140.00 per student, per subject. Kumon Pimlico A Kumon Kirwan P 0424 155 171 Pimlico P 0417 070 826 Kirwan
The play follows the story of Guy, a student on work experience from the local arts college, who is helping out at the new theatre. He finds out a lot more than he bargained for, and that theatre folk just can’t be trusted.
Mary MacKillop Childcare NQ Make this school holiday season less stressful by booking your child into part time or full time vacation care at one of the 14 Care Centres. As part of the program, children aged 5 - 11 years will engage in fun activities and excursions that are supervised by caring and qualified staff, in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages free learning. Visit their website for more info. P 4726 3299 E childcare@mmcnq.catholic.edu.auTownsvilleCatholicEducation www.mmcnq.catholic.edu.au
A 69 Main Street Atherton P 07 4091 2365 www.crystalcaves.com.au Gallo Dairyland Well worth a drive and only an hour from Cairns, Gallo Dairyland is a go to this break. Positioned between Atherton, Malanda, and Yungaburra, it offers an insight into a fully operational dairy farm and gourmet cheese factory, with all the tasty goodies available at the restaurant. Not to mention their chocolate, worth the trip on its own. A Malanda Road, Atherton P 07 4095 2388 www.gallodairyland.com.au
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For example, recently, after returning from a work trip, my 3-year-old son Charlie pulled a wig out of my luggage. Don’t even ask why there was a wig in my carry-on. Radio announcing is a weird job. The point is, he pulled out the wig and the laughs were on. It’s shocking how much laughter a $10 mullet brought my son and eight-year-old daughter Matilda. Easily pleased. But it’s not just wigs that get the kids in It’shysterics…timetotalk about how funny kids find farts, whether they are the ones dealing them, or are simply there to witness a ripper. Letting fluffy off the chain is enough to bring on tear-inducing laughter at the Clifton house.
A WhatAnd…Satisfactory!didoneplate say to another plate? Tonight, dinner’s on me! TheClassics.important thing to remember is that our kids are not an accurate gauge of whether or not we are actually funny. It is not rare to pull a gag in front of the kids and have it kill, only for the same joke to bring on crickets in front of workmates. But don’t let this get you down.
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If you ask my kids, I’m pretty sure they’d tell you I’m a regular Jerry Seinfeld making them belly laugh at a whim with the ease of a professional. If you ask my wife, she would tell you I’m like that unfunny, weird uncle everyone tries to avoid at a wedding. The thing with kids is, they’re a captive audience that’s easily pleased. Two points this wannabe funny man is going to run with.
The thing is, we only have to be around our workmates for a few hours a day, whereas our kids live under our roofs full-time. You’ll be at home and back to being a regular Chris Rock before you know it. Oh, and did you hear the one about the surgeon who enjoyed performing quick surgeries on insects? He did one on the fly! Boom-tish!
A few weeks ago, my son was sitting on my lap eating a Zooper Dooper when he casually dropped one that I’m pretty sure measured on the earthquake Richter scale. That was enough to keep us three kids (yes, I class myself as a kid) in hysterics for a good 10 minutes.
Of course, the other one I’m allowed to pull out these days is the dreaded by some, loved by many - drumroll please – dad jokes! What do you call a factory that makes okay products?
On 10 September, World First Aid Day raises awareness of how first aid can save lives. Empower yourself with Parentmedic’s Baby and Child First Aid Courses.
RU OK? Day Community Event
On 8 September Australians are reminded that it’s important to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start meaningful conversations. In support of R U OK Day, Feros Care is holding a Community Day at Townsville’s Perfume Gardens. There will be plenty of activities, a sausage sizzle, live music, R U OK? Day Conversation-starters and a community organisations mini-expo.
Obstacle Hell Townsville Test yourself with this military inspired obstacle course. Climb, jump, crawl, and slip through mud; it’ll be tough, rugged and heaps of fun.
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Remember loved ones with words of reflection by celebrant Stephen Tasselli and the Townsville Guitar Orchestra. Share a memory of your loved one on the Memorial Tree, while listening to a soulful mix of classical and contemporary music. All ages welcome.
Father’s Day Memorial When: 3 September / 9.00am Where: Belgian Gardens Cemetery More info: www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Alabanza JamboreeGrab your circus gear andcome down to Pallarenda on 4September at 4.00pm to joinCircus Alabanza for somewhatregular, impromptu circus and firetwirling jamborees.
Please confirm the above details are correct before visiting during these uncertain times.We have done our best to ensure all details are correct at time of print.
When: 8 September / 11.00am - 2.00pm Where: Perfume Gardens More info: Townsville Suicide Prevention Network
When: Saturdays and Sundays / 6.30am Where: Magnetic Island Ferry More info: www.sealinkqld.com.au/special-offers
Tough Guy Book Club
Who thought Book Clubs are for the ladies only? Tough Guy Book Club challenges the norm, creating a network of men’s book clubs in local pubs. This extraordinary club is about putting real decent conversations back in the pub. For too long the pokie machine, the jukebox, and the TV have left the men in pubs bored with nothing to say. It’s time to change that and let ’s put heavy duty discussion back on the table at the pub. No registration required, just turn up. Read the book beforehand or not, the discussion will be interesting no matter what.
Sealink Sunrise Saver
When: 7 September / 7.00pm - 9.00pm Where: The Taphouse, City Lane More info: www.toughguybookclub.com
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The offer is extended daily during Queensland school holidays, and ferry tickets must be purchased on the day of travel at the Breakwater Terminal only. The ticket counter opens from 6.00am. This offer applies to full fare adult or child tickets and is not valid in conjunction with any other package or discount.
Rise and shine early and only pay half price for transfer to Magnetic Island! Sealink QLD offers a fantastic Sunrise Saver Deal with 50% off when travelling on the 6.30am Magnetic Island Ferry service departing Townsville on weekends.
/ $21.50 / www.crossfittownsville.com.auPG Moulin Rogue Stage Door Theatre Restaurant 5.00pm - 9.15pm / $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+ Dettol ODI Series vs Zimbabwe Riverway Stadium 9.40am - 5.00pm / $5.00$43.00 / www.cricket.com.auPG A Classical Indian Dance Festival The Edmund Rice Hall, Ignatius Park 6.00pmCollege-8.00pm / FREE / gov.auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.PG Bushland Beach Ramble Beachfront / At the end of Mt Low 6.30amParkway-8.30am / FREE - $6.00 / com.auwww.townsvilleroadrunners.PG Father’s Day Memorial Belgian Gardens Cemetery 9.00am - 10.00am / FREE / PG www.townsville.qld.gov.au Townsville Eats Flinders Square 3.00pm - 8.00pm / FREE / gov.auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.PG Townsville Central City Mission Fete Strand 9.30amPark-1.30pm / FREE / PG Not just Numbers Under the Mango Tree Runs until 4 September Mo’sArt Gallery 10.00am - 4.00pm / FREE / gov.auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.PG Fathers Day Club Night Rupertswood Horse Club 3.00pm - 9.30pm / FREE / PG Rupertswood & District Horse Club Inc. SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER Obstacle Hell Townsville 2022 Tarmaroo Scout Camp, 7.30pmBluewater/$49.00 - $79.00 / 11+ www.obstaclehell.com Camera Photography Workshop Jezzine Park 3.30pm - 6.30pm / $96.00 / M www.philcoppphotos.com Hootiful - Fathers Day Special Event Pinot & Picasso 2.00pm - 4.00pm / $49.00 / www.pinotandpicasso.com.auM Townsville Airport Father’s Day at Picnic Bay Picnic Bay Foreshore 9.00am - 5.00pm / FREE / com.auwww.magneticislandraceweek.PG Women Circle 3.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / PG Women Circle in Townsville Junior MyGolf Term 3 Townsville Golf Club 8.30am - 5.30pm / $89.00 / www.townsvillegolfclub.com.auPG Alabanza Jamboree Pallarenda Beach 4.00pm - 8.00pm / FREE / PG Circus Alabanza Street Photography/ Beyond the Rule of Thirds Composition Meetup Australia PostTownsville Post Shop 9.00am - 11.00am / $39.00 / group.com.auwww.townsvillephotographyPG TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER Junior MyGolf Term 3 Townsville Golf Club 8.30am - 5.30pm / $89.00 / www.townsvillegolfclub.com.auPG Sk8 M8s Social Skate Night Runs weekly Tuesday North Shore Skate Park 6.00pm - 7.00pm / FREE / www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.auPG Flashback Dance Beginners Class Runs weekly Tuesday Railway Estate Community Centre 6.00pm - 7.00pm / $12.00 / auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.PG Flashback Dance Intermediate Class Runs weekly Tuesday Railway Estate Community Centre 7.15pm - 8.15pm / $12.00 / auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.PG North Queensland Camera Group CityLibraries Aitkenvale 7.00pm - 9.00pm / FREE - $5.00 / www.nqcg.org.auPG WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Western Suburbs Kindergarten Open Day 130 Wellington Street, Aitkenvale 3.30pm - 5.00pm / FREE / PG westernsuburbswww.candy.asn.au/ Flashback Dance BYO Baby Class Runs weekly Wednesday Railway Estate Community Centre 12.30pm / $12.00 / www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.auPG Junior MyGolf Term 3 Townsville Golf Club 8.30am - 5.30pm / $89.00 / www.townsvillegolfclub.com.auPG Tough Guy Book ClubTownsville Chapter The Taphouse, City Lane 7.00pm - 9.00pm / FREE / www.toughguybookclub.comPG Info & Chat: Expressing and Storing Breastmilk Heatley Park 9.30am - 11.30am / FREE / PG Australian Breastfeeding Association Townsville Group C&K Weir KindergartenCommunityOpenDay C&K Weir 3.00pmKindergartenCommunity-4.00pm/FREE / PG C&K Weir KindergartenCommunity THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER Cairns Amateurs Runs until 10 September Cannon Park Racecourse Various times / $25.00 - $320.00 / www.cairnsamateurs.org.auPG RU OK? Day Community Event Perfume Gardens 11.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / PG Townsville Suicide Prevention Network Shelly Cove Monitoring Clean-up Shelly Cove, Pallerenda 11.30am - 3.30pm / FREE / PG ReefClean FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 TYC GaLS Regatta Runs until 11 September Townsville Yacht Club 4.00pm / $90.00 / www.townsvilleyachtclub.com.auM Mediumship Event with Missy Rivers Details given upon booking 6.30pm - 8.30pm / $30.00$35.00 / www.missyrivers.com15+ SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER KISS - End Of The Road World Tour Queensland Country Bank Stadium 4.00pm / $99.00 - $1199.00 / M bankstadium.com.auwww.queenslandcountry
SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER North Queensland Toyota Cowboys versus Penrith Panthers Queensland Country Bank Stadium 7.30pm / $22.00 - $75.00 / G www.cowboys.com.au Man With a Pram Father’s Day Fundraiser Strand 9.30amRockpool-11.30am / FREE / PG American in Paris Pinot & Picasso 6.30pm - 9.30pm / $59.00 / www.pinotandpicasso.com.auM
CFTSV Indoor Regatta CrossFit Townsville 2.00pm - 5.00pm
46 September 2022 | www.pakmag.com.au With HIT 103.1’s Cliffo & GabiWhat’s On THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week Runs until 7 September Peppers Blue on Blue, Magnetic Island Various Times / com.auwww.magneticislandraceweek.G Art-box Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 10.30am - 11.30am / FREE / G www.townsville.qld.gov.au Yoga for Happiness - five week yoga programs Runs Mondays until 15 December Townsville South State School 6.30pm - 8.00pm / $20.00$100.00 / www.yogaaspirations.com.au15+ 2022 Biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards Runs until 25 September Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 10.00am - 5.00pm / FREE / G www.townsville.qld.gov.au Compact Prints International Print Exhibition, Exchange & Auction Runs until 30 September Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts 9.00am - 5.00pm / FREE / G www.umbrella.org.au How to be a Good DollKatya Venter Runs until 30 September Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts 9.00am - 1.00pm / FREE / G www.umbrella.org.au Motherland - Aicey Zaro Runs until 30 September Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts 9.00am - 5.00pm / FREE / G www.umbrella.org.au
TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER Flashback Dance Runs every Tuesday and RailwayWednesdayEstate Community Centre 12.30pm - 8.30pm / $12.00 / gov.auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.PG
/ FREE - $6.00 / www.townsvilleroadrunners.com.auPG SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER Grill’d Kids Masterclass Runs until 21 September Grill’d Palmer Street / Grill’d Fairfield Central / Grill’d Willows Shopping Centre 9.00am / $15.00 / www.grilld.com.auG Botanical WorkshopPrintmaking Murky Waters Studio 9.30am - 11.30am / $45.00 / M Murky Waters Studio MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER JCU STAR: School Tuition and Revision Workshops- Yr 12 English Runs until 21 September JCU: James Cook University, Bebegu Yumba campus 1.00pm - 5.00pm / $325.00www.jcu.edu.au/star-program$375.00 Kalynda Chase ‘STAY ACTIVE’ Holiday Camp Runs until
Bill Bailey – En Route to Normal Townsville Entertainment Centre
14 SEPTEMBER Shakespeare Under The StarsThe Tempest Queens Garden 6.30pm - 10.00pm / $33.00 / PG www.theatreinq.com FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Townsville Masters Carnival Runs until 17 September Townsville Sports Reserve 9.00am
/ $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+ Riverway Movies - Sing 2 Riverway Oval
FREE / auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.PG Wasted Paint
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/ $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+ Bicentennial Park - Cross Country Run Bicentennial Park
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/ www.tecc.net.auG Flashback Dance Beginners Class Runs weekly Tuesday Railway Estate Community 6.00pmCentre - 7.00pm / $12.00 / gov.auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.PG Flashback Dance Intermediate Class Runs weekly Tuesday Railway Estate Community 7.15pmCentre - 8.15pm / $12.00 / gov.auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.PG Resilience Fundamentals Rydges Southbank Townsville 8.00am - 6.00pm / $295.00$395.00 / www.irisconsulting.com.auM WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER JCU STAR: School Tuition and Revision Workshops- Yr 12 English Runs until 23 September JCU: James Cook University, Bebegu Yumba campus 1.00pm - 5.00pm / $325.00www.jcu.edu.au/star-program$375.00 Flashback Dance BYO Baby Class Runs weekly Wednesday Railway Estate Community 12.30pmCentre / $12.00 / gov.auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.PG THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Yoga for Happiness - yoga programs Runs Mondays until 15 TownsvilleDecember South State School 6.30pm - 8.00pm / $20.00$100.00 / www.yogaaspirations.com.au15+ FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER Running Touch “Carmine” Australian Tour Otherwise Bar 9.00pm / $37.00 / 18+ otherwise bar SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Alan’s Awesome Aitkenvale Run! Rossiter Park 6.30am - 8.30am / FREE - $6.00 / www.townsvilleroadrunners.com.auPG Sign Time Townsville Rossiter Park 2.00pm - 4.00pm / FREE / PG Deaf Connect Please check with individual businesses before visiting.
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Junior MyGolf Term 3 Townsville Golf Club 8.30am - 5.30pm / $89.00 / www.townsvillegolfclub.com.auPG
/ G Townsville Leatherheads Masters Team Moulin Rogue Stage Door Theatre Restaurant 5.00pm
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Arts and
WEDNESDAY - 9.00pm - 9.15pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm / September Studio 6.00pm - 9.00pm / $60.00 17 SEPTEMBER Hub 9.00am - 4.00pm / www.cores.org.au Education Ball Quayside Terminal 6.00pm / $127.00 - $148.00 / JCAEDSA - James Cook Arts & Education Student 5.00pm - 9.15pm 6.30am - 8.30am 23 September Tennis 8.00am - 5.00pm / $35.00$65.00Tennis 22 September 8.30amTownsville-11.30am $50.00$180.00 -
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Strand Run Posture & Pain Clinic 6.30am - 8.30am / FREE - $6.00 / www.townsvilleroadrunners.com.auPG
- $130.00 Kel Balnaves SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER Moulin Rogue Stage Door Theatre Restaurant 5.00pm - 9.15pm / $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+ SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER Oktoberfest 252-270 Flinders Mall 12.00pm - 10.00pm / $27.00$183.00 / 18+ The Brewery Townsville TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER North Queensland Camera Group CityLibraries Aitkenvale 7.00pm - 9.00pm / FREE - $5.00 / www.nqcg.org.auPG WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER Kinky Boots Townsville Civic Theatre 8.00pm - 11.00pm / $45.00 / PG www.nqomt.com.au THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER Art-box Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 10.30am - 11.30am / FREE / G www.townsville.qld.gov.au SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER Moulin Rogue Stage Door Theatre Restaurant 5.00pm - 9.15pm / $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+ Race around Anderson Park Anderson Gardens 6.30am - 8.30am / FREE - $6.00 / runners.com.auwww.townsvilleroadPG SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER Moulin Rogue Stage Door Theatre Restaurant What’s On Please check with individual businesses before visiting. 5.00pm - 9.15pm / $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+ THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER Art-box Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 10.30am - 11.30am / FREE / G www.townsville.qld.gov.au FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER Moulin Rogue Stage Door Theatre Restaurant 5.00pm - 9.15pm / $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+ Riverway Movies - Clifford the Big Red Dog Riverway Oval 6.30pm - 8.00pm / FREE / gov.auwww.whatson.townsville.qld.PG SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER Moulin Rogue Stage Door Theatre Restaurant 5.00pm - 9.15pm / $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+ SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER Townsville Wedding Expo Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre 10.00am - 2.00pm / $10.00 / PG www.idealbride.com.au Great Aussie Pooch Party The Park at the Strand 7.00am / $10.00 / PG Ray White Townsville SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER Moulin Rogue Stage Door Theatre Restaurant 5.00pm - 9.15pm / $85.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.au15+
Standup Comedy - Amy
www.pakmag.com.au | September 2022 49 With Triple M’s Pricey SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Fairytales on Ice Townsville Entertainment Centre 6.30pm / $42.90 - $69.90 / G www.tecc.net.au Get To Know Your Digital Camera Queens Gardens 10.00am - 4.00pm / $125.00 / australia.com.auwww.photographyworkshopsM Aussie Gold Cheer & Dance QLD Showcase Townsville Stadium various times / FREE - $75.00 / www.aussiegoldchamps.com.auPG SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Bring the Kids to Empire Bring the Kids to Empire 10.00pm - 3.00pm / FREE / G Empire Alternacade and Events - Townsville Grill’d Kids Masterclass Runs until 28 September Grill’d Palmer Street / Grill’d Fairfield Central / Grill’d Willows Shopping Centre 9.00am / $15.00 / www.grilld.com.auG Growing Summer Vegetables Carville Villas 1.00pm - 4.00pm / $80.00 / PG www.globalgardener.org MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER JCU STAR: School Tuition and Revision Workshops- Yr 12 Maths Methods Runs until 28 September JCU: James Cook University, Bebegu Yumba campus 1.00pm - 5.00pm / www.jcu.edu.au/star-program$325.00 TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Baby/Child First Aid Public Session Let’s Talk Birth 9.30am - 11.30am / $88.00 / PG www.parentmedic.co WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER Swan Lake Runs until 29 September Townsville Civic Theatre 7.30pm - 9.40pm / $65.00$105.00 / www.russianballet.com.auG JCU STAR: School Tuition and Revision Workshops- Yr 12 Maths Methods Runs until 30 September JCU: James Cook University, Bebegu Yumba campus 1.00pm - 5.00pm / $325.00www.jcu.edu.au/star-program$375.00 Trust me I’m an Actor Runs until 30 September Pimlico High School Performing Arts 7.30pmCentre/1.00pm / $15.00www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au$25.00
& Kel Balnaves Molly Malones Irish Pub
THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER Hetherington 8.00pm / $25.00
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WEDNESDAYS Baby Rhyme Time During school term. CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 9.30am / FREE (bookings required) / for parents and babies 0 to 24 www.townsville.qld.gov.aumonths Toddler Time During school term. CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 10.30am / FREE (bookings required) / for carers and toddlers aged 24 + www.townsville.qld.gov.aumonths Flashback Dance BYO Baby Class Runs Community 12.30pmCentre / $12.00 / G E outlook.comflashbackdancetownsville@
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First Friday of the - 9.30pm Sunday of theMundingburra12.00pmState 8.00am – 12.00pm Hall, Ingham Wulguru Ingham14Wulguru7.00amSunday–12.00pmSoccerGroundsEdisonStreet,Wulguru, Raintree Community Markets
First and Third Sunday of the frommonth7.00am - 12.00pm Rotary Park, Ingham Forrest Beach Markets MayFourthOctoberSunday of every month 8.00am – 12.00pm 9 - 11 Palm St, Forrest Beach Events - 6.30pm / $15.00 / G centre.comwww.innerlightmeditation
Baby Rhyme Time During school term. CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 10.30am / FREE (bookings required) / for parents and babies 0 to 24 www.townsville.qld.gov.aumonths Storytime During school term. CityLibraries Thuringowa 9.30amCentral / FREE (bookings required) / for carers and children aged 3 years www.townsville.qld.gov.au+ FRIDAYS Moulin Rogue Runs until 17 December Stage Door Theatre Restaurant, Magnetic Island 5.00pm - 9.00pm / $95.00 / www.stagedoortheatre.com.auPG Little Learners Runs weekly during school MuseumtermsofTropical Queensland 10.00am - 10.45am / FREE / children aged www.athome.qm.qld.gov.au3-6 Breathwork Sessions Runs weekly Inner Light Meditation Centre 7.00pm - 8.00pm / FREE / G centre.comwww.innerlightmeditation SATURDAYS Establishing the Basics - Yoga 5 week yoga programs, Runs until 17 TownsvilleDecemberSouthState School 8.00am - 9.15am / $100 per course / www.yogaaspirations.com.au/M
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