Pakmag Townsville - April 2016 Issue 65

ISSUE: APR 2016

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TOWNSVILLE

Grow a

Celebrate

VEGGIE GARDEN

WITH AN ANIMAL PARTY

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Play Day

WITH Jay LaGa'aia

Healthy Living Edition

SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE

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06 Entertainment: Check This Out

Hello and welcome to our Healthy Living edition of PakMag!

08 Feature: A Play Day With Jay

Most of us strive to live a healthy life but often the chaos of every day can get the

11 Healthy Living: Alternative Health

better of us. This is why we have dedicated our April edition to helping all of our PakMag families stay healthier this year with nutritional tips, healthy recipes,

15 Parenting: 20 Ways To Get Out Of

our favourite wellness apps and a feature on alternative health.

We’ve got some great ideas on how to get out of the parenting rut, how to host an animal-themed party for your little one and how to start your own veggie garden.

The Parenting Rut

19 Bump And Bub: Basic Baby First Aid

We also cover the various activities to keep the kids busy with our School Holiday guide.

20 Bump And Bub: WIN!

We also ventured to Hong Kong last month and I share our top things to taste,

23 What’s On Guide

try and do while holidaying over there with kids.

25 Mini Mag

Until next time, have a great month with the kiddies and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

32 Craft: Cardboard Box Fun!

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34 Healthy Recipes 37 School Holiday Guide

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ENTERTAINMENT

T U O S I H T K C CHE ANZAC DAY WHEN 25 April 2016 WHERE Local services across Townsville MORE INFO www.townsville.qld.gov.au

GET ACTIVE TOWNSVILLE - 30 ways in 30 days WHEN 1 to 30 April

Pay your respects and acknowledge those Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women who have lost their lives in war over the past 101 years. Townsville’s ANZAC Day commemorations will include services at ANZAC Park Cenotaph and Thuringowa Cenotaph as well as across several neighbourhoods.

WHERE Various locations in Townsville MORE INFO www.townsville.qld.gov.au Looking for free fun fitness activities for the kids and yourself? Get out and active with free fitness classes and activities during April including Zumba Gold, Jungle Body, Cardio Tennis, Yoga, Tai Chi and more!

Rugbytots Townsville Ready for Bookings WHEN Mid-April to mid-June (Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays) WHERE Willows State School and Aitkenvale State School MORE INFO 0407 731 647 or www.rugbytots.com.au Rugbytots has just finished term one and over 150 children have been involved in the opening of this amazing program for children aged two to seven. The children have not only gained valuable rugby skills, but they have gained friends/team mates, social skills, confidence and most of all, they have had fun!

Rugbytots has been designed to develop your child’s physical, psychological and social attributes, as well as gently encouraging rugby-specific skills such as running with the ball, finding space, kicking, catching, scoring a try and much more.

All Rugbytots lead coaches are certified first aiders, qualified rugby coaches, hold blue cards and are trained to a very high standard to ensure your children enjoy their time at Rugbytots in a safe and organised environment.

Term two bookings are now available and filling quickly for their 9-week term.

Get involved in this growing and rewarding play based rugby program. Visit their website www. rugbytots.com.au, like Rubgytots Townsville on Facebook or contact Melissa on 0407 731 647 for more information.

We would love to kick off term two with you!

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Bowl and Dodgems at Townsville Tenpin & Fun Centre WHEN Every day at Townsville Tenpin & Fun Centre WHERE 101 Bamford Lane, Kirwan, Qld 4817 MORE INFO www.townsvilletenpin.com.au If you haven’t checked out Townsville Tenpin & Fun Centre’s then here is an excellent reason to make a date with the family! They now have Dodgem rides available. Play a round of bowling and explore the hilariously fun world of Dodgem cars for only $6 a ride.

Give them a call for more information on 4773 2133.

Riverway Movie Night – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory WHEN 15 April 2016, 6.30pm WHERE Bluewattle Boulevard, Rasmussen MORE INFO www.townsville.qld.gov.au This is your golden ticket to re-live the wonders of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Ranchlands Equestrian Centre’s Personal Awareness Program for Mums WHEN 7 April 8.30am to 3.30pm WHERE 83 Hammond Way, Kelso MORE INFO www.ranchlands.com.au Ranchlands is Townsville's oldest and most prestigious horse riding school which has been owned and operated by Jenny & Lew Haines since 1977. Their latest program allows mums to quiet their mind and unwind.

Using horses, the program focuses on mindfulness and provides mums with the ability to learn to live in the moment, to overcome the What If’s and to rejuvenate your body and soul. You don’t have to be a ride to benefit from this day.

Lunch and refreshments are included and the cost for the day is $220.

Bookings Required. For more information contact 4774 0124 or 0400 345 727

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A Play Day WITH

Jay STORY Jenna Gallina

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As the proud father of eight children and one of Australia’s most widely recognised children’s performers, to say that Jay Laga’aia has his hands full is an understatement.

The entertainer is probably best known for his role in Play School but he has also featured in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Xena: Warrior Princess and most recently has created, starred and produced Jay’s Jungle, a half hour show airing on Seven Two weekdays at 8am.

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In between doing the school runs and planning his first national tour, Jay also voiced all five characters in 110 episodes of the quirky cartoon Larry the Lawnmower, which also airs on Seven Two. Jay lives in Sydney with his wife, Sandie Jane Laga'aia, who is a maths and English teacher, and his six school-aged children.

However, Jay will be travelling up to Cairns 15 May 2016 for the Cairns Children’s Festival where he will be performing two shows at 10am and 1pm.

If Jay wasn’t a performer, he admits that he would have been a teacher and, after chatting to Jay about his career, his children, his choice in music and his upcoming show at the Cairn’s Children’s Festival, it’s easy to see why. His charismatic charm shone through, leaving me in stitches and proving why he is one of Australia’s most inspirational and captivating children’s performers to date.

What is your favourite thing about visiting Cairns?

“Going to a local bakery – it’s a great way to taste the flavour of the city.

And if they use real cream, not fake cream on their lamingtons, then it is even better. You know I’ve enjoyed my time if I have dried coconut around the face.”

Any tips for parents trying to balance career and children?

“First of all, you need to create habits in everyday life that allow you to succeed. Failure in just another term of an attempt to succeed. If you don’t fail, you don’t learn and you don’t succeed.”

Don’t let money be the motivator – it’s always going to be about family and it’s important that you don’t sweat the small stuff.

And, finally, they say behind every great man there is a great woman, and this is certainly the case with me (well, not directly behind me).”

Can you share with us your best parenting tip?

“Try to instil a positive attitude in your kids. There will come a time when you are gone and it’s up to them to pull together and not let anything pull them apart.”

How about your best advice on succeeding in your career?

“Choose a job you truly enjoy and you will never work a day in your life. Plus, surround yourself with people who are better than you – that way you will be driven to succeed.”

What’s in store for 2016?

“In addition to preparing for my first national tour and continuing work on Jay’s Jungle, I’ve also recently signed on to be the ambassador of the Queensland Kindy Program for the fourth year in a row.”

What about adding more little Laga’aia’s to the brood?

“Well, you know what they say, that’s not my call. It’s my wife’s.”

We gave Jay ten questions and he had one minute to answer.

Here is what Jay had to say: Favourite colour: Purple Favourite TV series: The Walking Dead Favourite things to do with the kids: Lie in bed and make up stories Favourite place you’ve travelled: Germany Favourite band: Earth, Wind and Fire

IN THE HOT SEAT WITH JAY

As the father of eight kids – Jeremy, 33, Matthew, 23, Iosefa, 17, Jessica, 16, Nathanial, 14, Georgia Rose, 10, Katie, 8 and Isabella, 6, Jay admits that life is certainly chaotic at times, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Signature dish: Pumpkin Soup What about your favourite dish your wife makes?: Anything she puts on my plate Android or Apple?: Apple Any special talents: Close up magic Greatest achievement to date: Bringing up kids who don’t do drugs, who don’t smoke and who my mother are proud of.

Make sure you check out Jay Laga’aia’s show at the Cairns Children’s Festival on Sunday 15 May. Also performing at the Cairns Children’s Festival is the jaw dropping, family show Erth Dinosaur Zoo. Cairns Children’s Festival is a giant one-day event at Tanks Arts Centre on Sunday 15 May, 9.00am - 3.00pm. Make a day out of it with a bucket load of free and ticketed activities the little ones will love. “Be who you want to be” is the theme for this year with activities such as building a virtual city at the Minecraft Installation to building an actual city out of recycled cardboard boxes. Explore the Library on the Lawn and Guru Dudu’s “Silent Disco” plus much more!

JAY LAGA’AIA SHOWS WHEN: Sunday 15 May 2016 WHERE: Tank 5 COST: All Tickets $15. Children 2-17 years $15. Family (2Ad+2Ch) $55. *Children 2 years + require a ticket.

TIMES: 2 shows: 9.30am for 10.00am start & 12.30pm for 1.00pm start RATING: G MORE INFO: www.tanksartscentre.com

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FEATURE

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Alternative

Health

Alternative health involves any medical treatment or intervention that is used in the place of conventional medicine.

Generally speaking, complementary or alternative therapies work on the belief that an illness or pain occurs if the body is out of balance. The body is capable of healing itself and maintaining a healthy state if given the right conditions.

There are several alternative therapies out there, many of which you have probably heard of such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic treatment, yoga, hypnosis and massage.

Then there are probably a few alternative therapies that you may not even know exist. Here are a few:

and promote health and wellbeing.

The theory makes sense – after all, when you’re moving, you are releasing endorphins.

ART THERAPY We’ve all seen how the colouring-in craze has taken off but this form of therapy, which uses the creative process to help clients reconcile their emotions, develop self-awareness and reduce anxiety has been around since the 1940s. It is often used in the cases of trauma as it can provide patients with a “visual language” to express how they are feeling.

LAUGHTER THERAPY

LIGHT THERAPY Used to treat conditions such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), sleep disorders, bipolar depression and eating disorders, light therapy consists of controlled exposure to intense levels of light.

PRIMAL THERAPY

MOVEMENT THERAPY Dance like no one is watching and free yourself from stress. Dance or movement therapy is designed to help relieve symptoms of depression

pain. Repressed pain from our childhood can cause neurosis and/ or physical illnesses including ulcers, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, and asthma. Screaming out these regressed feelings can help patients move forward emotionally.

Toddlers do it. So why shouldn’t adults? Primal therapy, essentially, involves screaming, shouting or crying to release tension in your body. It was made popular after the book The Primal Scream was published in 1970 but is often used to help those with repressed childhood

Yes. This is a real thing. Laughter therapy involves a group of people getting together to laugh like a herd of mad cows. We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine and the theory behind this actually makes sense. Laughter therapy is known to lower cholesterol, diabetes and other heart related issues.

WILDERNESS THERAPY Getting out in the wild for a session of wilderness therapy is known to reduce anxiety, boost mood and improve self-esteem. What wilderness therapy entails is treatment where patients are taken into the great outdoors to pursue activities such as survival skills and self-reflection.

Considering one of the best ways to reduce stress is to take a walk or a hike, or simply go outside for some fresh air, wilderness therapy would most likely do wonders on the mind, body and soul.

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DID YOU KNOW? • The World Health Organization estimates that between 65 to 80 percent of the world’s population (over 4 billion people) rely on alternative medicine as their primary form of health care.

• 65 per cent of Australians had used one or more complementary medicines in the previous 12 months.

• Studies show that the most frequent users of complementary therapies include well-educated women, high-income earners and people with chronic conditions.

• Massage therapy dates back thousands of years and has been recorded in ancient writings from the Orient, Asia, Arabia and Greece.

• The World Health Organisation currently recognises more than 30 diseases or conditions that can be helped by acupuncture treatment.

• Fish oil was the #1 natural product amongst adults, with 7.8 per cent using it in 2012.

• There are several practices that fall under the holistic health category. These include: Acupuncture, Aromatherapy/flower essences, Ayurvedic medicine, Bio-feedback, Chelation therapy, Chiropractic, Essential Oils, Guided imagery, Herbology/Herbal remedies, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Hypnosis/self-hypnosis, Iridology, Massage, Meditation/visualisation, Mind, Body, Spirit healing, Movement and Exercise therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition therapy, Osteopathy, Reiki/energy medicine, Relaxation response, Reflexology, Therapeutic touch and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

WHY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE HEALTH?

ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO RELIEVE COMMON AILMENTS: When you get a headache, do you naturally reach for the pain killers? Try these alternative therapies and treatments instead:

FOR HEADACHES To relieve tension headaches caused by clenching your jaw, place a pencil in your mouth to relax the jaw. Or add a drop of eucalyptus oil to the temples to also help with headache pain.

FOR FOOT ODOUR Turns out, vodka is a great cure for foot odour (and you won’t get a hangover using it this way).

Soak your feet in a tub of vodka – the high alcohol content acts as an antiseptic and kills the bacteria that causes the odour.

FOR SORE MUSCLES Ditch the Deep Heat or pain killers and opt for a tennis ball. Rolling a tennis ball on your achy muscles helps stretch the muscles and relieve the pain.

FOR ECZEMA There are plenty of alternative ways to help with eczema but one that works the best, according to many parents, is olive oil. Simply apply olive oil directly to the irritated area.

FOR COLD SORES Try lemon balm tea to get rid of cold sores quickly. Simply brew the tea, let it cool and dot the affected area with a cotton ball dipped in the liquid.

FOR MOTION SICKNESS Nothing ruins a road trip like motion sickness. Try sucking on a lemon or olive to help dry out your mouth and sooth the nausea.

FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS UTI’s can be crippling and turn into a series kidney infection quite quickly. Cranberries have always been a common ailment to help relieve the symptoms of UTI’s but baking soda is another option. Mix ¼ teaspoon of baking soda with 250 millilitres of water.

• To aid in performance of everyday tasks • To relieve chronic or generalised pain • To take charge of your own health and medical problems • To stop the reliance on synthetic medicines • To receive healthcare that treats the whole person, not just your symptoms *Always consult your doctor before trying an alternative approach to medication.

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PARENTING

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20 Ways to

Get out of the Parenting Rut

STORY Jenna Gallina

Parent or not, most people will feel like they are stuck in a rut at some stage in their lives. Once you become a responsible adult with work to attend, meals to make, clothing to wash and bills to pay, you can easily fall into a routine that can quickly lead to a rut.

Add children to the equation and life can feel like the movie Groundhog Day. Routine is good for children but it is perfectly okay to mix it up.

So, apart from returning to the realm of childhood, giving up on all aspects of responsibility and buying a yacht to travel around the world, how can you get out of a parenting rut?

Here are 20 very simple things to try each week (none of which involve purchasing a $300,000 boat and learning to sail).

1. Get dressed up for no apparent

reason. Put on heels and makeup, even if you’re just staying around the house.

Tuesday or Wednesday after school.

This breaks up the week.

6. Turn off ABC 4 Kids. Go without the sound of Jimmy Giggle giggling and Hoot the Owl hooting for three days.

7. Go out for a night with friends (and without the kids). Force yourself to stay out until midnight. And dance.

11. Rearrange the furniture in your

main living room. Even if you hate it, you can always change it back.

12. Buy a statement piece for

your living room or bedroom – an inspirational quote on canvas, a set of bright bold pillows for your bed or a cute throw for the lounge.

8. Update the photos you have hanging up around the house.

2. Take a different route to school (just allow yourself a few extra minutes in case you get lost).

3. When doing the grocery shop, start on the opposite end. For example, I always start at the produce aisle and end at the laundry aisle. Swap it around.

4. Eat lunch outside, picnic style.

5. Rather than plan all your fun

activities for the weekend, take the kiddies out for an adventure on

9. Take a day trip with the kids –

somewhere you have never been.

10. After dinner, rather than doing the

regular bath, book, bed routine, skip the bath, put the kids in pyjamas and take them for a walk or out for ice cream.

13. When going out for coffee or a

drink with a friend, purchase a drink you’ve never had (or even heard of)

before. Do the same when going out

for a meal – choose something on the menu you have never had.

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14. Make breakfast for dinner – eggs, bacon, pancakes. Easy and fun.

You Know You’re a Parent When…

15. Play hide and seek with the kids.

Do it in the dark with torches, if the kids are not afraid of the dark.

16. Sleep outside in sleeping bags on a mattress and under the stars. Just check the weather report first.

17. Track down one of your favourite childhood movies and watch it with the kids

18. Hide your phone for the entire day.

Being a parent, even if you’re in a bit of a routine, is the greatest thing on earth. Just remember that everyone goes through times in their lives when they feel bored, antsy and in need of a change.

So, parents, rather than finding fault in your routine, let’s relish in the little things that all parents most likely know too well. How many of these ring true for you?

1. Your alarm clock has ten fingers, ten toes and usually greets you with a “Mum, I’m hungry.”

2. You can predict when your child will need to go to the toilet (the

moment you are about to jump in the shower, the moment you strap them into the car and the moment you hit the grocery shop check out counter).

3. You use the word, “No,” at least 10 times a day. “Don’t eat that,” “Take that out of your mouth” and “Put your doodle away” are also common phrases in your daily repertoire.

4. You know at least five quotes from pretty much every Pixar movie ever made.

5. You hide in the pantry and eat chocolate so you don’t have 19. Buy yourself a present on eBay.

Choose snail mail so you half forget you ordered it and it’s a surprise when it arrives.

20. Rather than ending the day with

TV time with the kids, switch it up with board games or card games instead.

to share.

6. You use a towel to mop the bathroom floor every night after your kids take a bath.

7. You can cook dinner, mop the floors and wash the dishes one handed while holding a child in the other.

8. You know where the Green Sheep is. You are also aware of Who Sank the Boat and who Edward and Edwina the Emus are.

9. You can name at least five things that are “awesome” in the

“Everything is Awesome” song (blue skies, bouncy springs, brand new pants, allergies, a book of Greek antiquities…the list goes on).

10. You are yet to understand the notion of “sleeping like a baby” or

“me time”, but you certainly understand the concept of unconditional love. And you wouldn’t trade this feeling for anything in the world.

Often getting out of a rut is all about perspective. Yes, there are days when there isn’t much excitement but this is reality.

Not every day can be a party.

Rather than focus on the regular routine, think about the little things that make your day different – the funny things your kids say, the extra bedtime cuddles, the weird looks they make when you try to serve them a new veggie with dinner.

Sure, you may not be living large on a yacht, but you are sailing the seas of parenthood and this can be just as exciting, if you let it.

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Basic Baby First Aid STORY Jenna Gallina

One of the things that many parents with babies are concerned about is basic first aid. If your little one is seriously injured or ill, do you know what to do? Would you know who to call and how to react?

Many of us wouldn’t. Here are three of the most common concerns for new parents when it comes to their baby’s health and how to handle each situation:

Fevers

There are a number of reasons why your baby could be sprouting a fever – an infection, teething, a cold, a reaction to vaccination, a virus or a respiratory illness. Here is what you need to know: • See your doctor straight away if your baby is under three months old and has a temperature of 38 degrees C or more or if your baby is under six months old and has a temperature of 39 degrees C or more.

• Give your baby lots of drinks (breastmilk, formula, extra cooled boiled water for babies over six months).

• Offer your baby infant paracetamol or ibuprofen if she seems very uncomfortable or upset.

• Keep baby comfortable – leave bub’s head uncovered and let her rest if needed.

Dehydration Dehydration happens when your

baby is losing too much fluid or not

taking enough in. Dehydration often comes with diarrhoea and vomiting

bugs as well as fever or overheating

and signs to look for include a sunken fontanelle, dark yellow urine, sunken eyes, dry skin or lips and lethargy.

Here’s what you need to do: • If you do notice signs of

dehydration, take bub to the

doctor. In severe instances your little one may need to be given

fluids through a drip in her arm.

• Offer bub plenty of liquids and frequent feeds of formula or

breastmilk. Toddlers and older

children can be offered sips of

oral hydration solution (ORS) such as Hydralyte along with their usual feeds.

Poisoning

As soon as your little one is able to crawl, walk or toddle around, a whole new set of concerns come into play, one of which is poisoning. Poisoning is something that all parents are going to be concerned about and according to Health Direct, children under five years of age have the highest risk of accidental poisoning. Make sure poisonous substances including medicines and household cleaning products, are locked away out of sight and reach of your children.

If you suspect poisoning: • Call Poison Control at 131 126.

• Head to the ED if you don't know what your child took.

• Call 000 if your child is unconscious, convulsing, or having difficulty breathing.

• Do not give your child ipecac syrup or anything to try and induce vomiting

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MASTITIS IN MUMS

TONGUE TIES IN TOTS

STORY Dr. Amanda Blinco, Stratford Medical Clinic

If you’ve been told that your little one has a tongue tie,

Pregnancy and breastfeeding comes with plenty of amazing experiences. Mastitis is not one of them.

Mastitis means inflammation of the breast and can be caused by a blocked milk duct, incorrect attachment of your baby to the breast so the breast is not well drained by a feed, (perhaps due to skipping a feed or rapid weaning), cracked nipples or a pressure area on your breast such as from a poorly fitting bra.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: • A sore, red or lumpy area on your breast • Flu-like symptoms, aching muscles, fever

HOW TO TREAT MASTITIS: 1. Keep feeding bub. It hurts, I know! But emptying the

breast is the most important action to take to treat mastitis.

Some mums worry that the milk is unsuitable for baby, but this is definitely false – your breastmilk remains your first choice for baby.

2. Massage your breast – very gently!

3. Express. If your little one is not feeding as often as

normal, or if feeding is too painful then express the excess milk. Take care not to overdo this step – some mums give extra feeds or express more frequently, but this can stimulate an increase in your milk supply and contribute to engorgement.

you are no doubt concerned. A tongue tie is a condition where the tongue movement is restricted due to a short lingual frenum (the frenulum under the tongue).

Tongue ties impact around 2 per cent of babies and can often correct itself. However, in some instances, bub will need to have a surgical procedure to help release the tongue.

DOES MY BABY HAVE A TONGUE TIE? This is actually impossible to determine with a simple photo or in an article. A health professional needs to assess your little one to determine if a tongue tie is present.

However, some of the symptoms of a tongue tie include if your little one cannot poke his tongue out past his lips, if the tip of the tongue cannot touch the roof of his mouth or if the tongue cannot be moved sideways to the corners of the mouth.

You may notice that your little one is having trouble breastfeeding or bottle feeding or that the front teeth in the lower jaw have a gap between them. Another sign is that

4. Use a heat pack – place a heat pack on the sore area

the tip of your little one’s tongue may look notched or

5. Consider pain medications to alleviate the pain. Be

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR:

before a feed to help with milk flow. Use a cold (but not ice) pack after the feed to help reduce pain and inflammation. mindful that your selection is safe in lactation.

6. Ask for help. If you are becoming unwell, or if these

suggestions have not helped within 24 hours, seek urgent medical advice. Mastitis can progress to serious infection and mums can become very unwell quite rapidly, sometimes within only a few hours of first noticing a problem.

IS IT MASTITIS OR A BLOCKED DUCT? While 20 per cent of new mums experience mastitis, it is common for most breastfeeding mums to experience a blocked duct at some stage during their breastfeeding journey.

A persistent lump that does not empty with a feed should be checked out by your doctor promptly.

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Breastfeeding problems are often the first signs of a tongue tie. If you experience sore or squashed nipples after trying to feed you little one, this could be a cause for concern. If your bub often loses suction while feeding, is sucking in air or has trouble latching to the nipple, this could also be indications of a tongue tie.

However, keep in mind that most mums will have problems breastfeeding at one stage or another and this doesn’t automatically mean your little one has a tongue tie. Make sure you seek assistance from a lactation consultant, midwife or doctor if you are concerned.

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GET ACTIVE TOWNSVILLE - 30 WAYS IN 30 DAYS 1 to 30 April Various locations around Townsville www.townsville.qld.gov.au Various / Low or no cost / Family

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TOWNSVILLE & DISTRICT MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC. BUBS & BUMPS PLAYGROUP (For new and expectant families with twins, triplets or more) Atkinvale www.facebook.com/ TownsvilleMultiples 9.30am / Free / Family

JEWELLERY & POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP FOR MUMS Jezzine Barracks, Mitchell st, North Ward Hut 26 azulayanat@gmail.com 10.00am / Cost / Adult ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / $20/$15 Friends of the Galleries / Kids SHOP 'N' PLAY, FREE DROP-IN ART WORKSHOPS Willows Shopping Centre 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family

GODDESS EXHIBITION OPENING

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 12.00pm / Free / Adult

SUNDAY 3 FREE SWIM DAY

All Townsville City Council Pools www.townsville.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY, FREE DROP-IN ART WORKSHOPS Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871

ART-BOX - ART ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 5'S Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.00am / Free / Kids ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / $20/$15 Friends of the Galleries / Kids

MONDAY 4

PERCIVAL'S LIFE DRAWING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 6.30pm / $15 / Adult

FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHT - THE JUNGLE BOOK Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Family

MONDAY MORNING

WEDNESDAY 6

Pinnacles Gallery

TOWNSVILLE & DISTRICT MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC. ALL AGES HOLIDAY PLAYGROUP (For families with twins, triplets or more) Oonoonba www.facebook.com/ TownsvilleMultiples 9.30am / Free / Family

Adult

AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION DISCUSSION MEETING: BREASTFEEDING THE OLDER CHILD IMPS Building, Kirwan Health abatownsville@yahoo.com.au 9.30am / Free / Family

1.00pm / Free / Family

ART GROUP 4773 8871

10.00am / U3A Membership / ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / $20/$15 Friends of the Galleries / Kids

ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / $20/$15 Friends of the Galleries / Kids

THURSDAY 7 ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am $20/$15 Friends of the Galleries / Kids

FRIDAY 8 ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / $20/$15 Friends of the Galleries / Kids 2016 NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK LAUNCH EVENT The Strand www.townsville.qld.gov.au 3.00pm / Free / Family

SATURDAY 9 IMAGES FROM THE AGE OF ANXIETY EXHIBITION OPENING Yourspace, foyer citilibraries Thuringowa 4773 8871 11.00am / Free / Adult

SUNDAY 10 RIDE THE RIVER Sherrif Park, Mundingburra www.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.00am / Free / Family

EMAIL EVENTS TO: ADMIN@GRANDPUBLISHING.COM.AU

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WHAT'S ON APR SUNDAY 10 SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY, FREE DROP-IN ART WORKSHOPS Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family PIPSILK EXHIBITION OPENING Galleria, Riverway Arts Centre 4773 8871 2.00pm / Free / Adult

MONDAY 11 TOWNSVILLE & DISTRICT MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC. PLAYGROUP (For families with twins, triplets or more) Vincent www.facebook.com/ TownsvilleMultiples 9.30am / Free / Family MONDAY MORNING ART GROUP Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.00am / U3A Membership / Adult INFORMATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS EXPECTING TWINS, TRIPLETS OR MORE Check facebook page www.facebook.com/ TownsvilleMultiples 7.30pm / Free / Adult AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids PERCIVAL'S LIFE DRAWING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 6.30pm / $15 / Adult

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FITNESS CHALLENGE PALLARENDA PRAM PUSH (mum's with bubs and young kids) Sorroptomist Park (meeting point) bodyconfidence74@gmail.com 9.00am / Cost / Family

WEDNESDAY 13 AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

FRIDAY 15 RIVERWAY MOVIE NIGHT - CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (2005) Bluewattle Estate www.townsville.qld.gov.au 6.30pm / Free / Family

SUNDAY 17 FREE FAMILY FUN DAY - ART ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.30am / Free / Family

"Chooky picks The Cathedral School - School Expo"

TUESDAY 19 AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids PERCIVAL'S LIFE DRAWING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 6.30pm / $15 / Adult

WEDNESDAY 20 AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION DISCUSSION MEETING: BREASTFEEDING AND SEXUALITY IMPS Building, Kirwan Health abatownsville@yahoo.com.au 9.30am / Free / Family TOWNSVILLE & DISTRICT MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC. BUBS & BUMPS PLAYGROUP (For new and expectant families with twins, triplets or more) Atkinvale www.facebook.com/ TownsvilleMultiples 12.00pm / Free / Family

ART AFTER DRAK - ARTIST TALK WITH DR ANNEKE SILVER Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 6.30pm / Free / Adult

SATURDAY 23 EXCLUSIVE FRIENDS OF THE GALLERIES WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST CATH MEHARRY Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.30am / Free for Friends of the Galleries Membership / Adult

SUNDAY 24 TOWNSVILLE & DISTRICT MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC. FAMILY DAY OUT (For families with twins, triplets or more) Townsville Mini Train Park T.D.S.M.E www.facebook.com/ TownsvilleMultiples 10.00am / Cost / Family

AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY, FREE DROP-IN ART WORKSHOPS Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family

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THURSDAY 21

MONDAY 25

MONDAY MORNING ART GROUP Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.00am / U3A Membership / Adult

THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL SCHOOL EXPO 154 Ross River Road, Mundingburra www.cathedral.qld.edu.au 4.00pm / Free / Family

MONDAY MORNING ART GROUP Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.00am / U3A Membership / Adult

SUNDAYS AT RIVERWAY, FREE DROP-IN ART WORKSHOPS Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 1.00pm / Free / Family

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WHAT'S ON APR MONDAY 25

TUESDAY 26

ANZAC DAY SERVICES Various Venues www.townsville.qld.gov.au

SUGARLAND - CHILDREN'S

TUESDAY 26

www.ticketshop.com.au

THEATRE SESSION

CHICKS AT THE FLICKS MOTHERS DAY (THE MOVIE) Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult

Riverway Arts Centre

AFTER SCHOOL ART Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids PERCIVAL'S LIFE DRAWING Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 6.30pm / $15 / Adult

FRIDAY 29 TOWNSVILLE & DISTRICT MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC.

PLAYGROUP (FREE) WITH GIGGLETOES (COST)

10.30am / Cost / Family

(For families with twins, triplets

WEDNESDAY 27

Oonoonba

AFTER SCHOOL ART

TownsvilleMultiples

or more) www.facebook.com/

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

9.00am / Free / Family

4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

EMAIL EVENTS TO: ADMIN@GRANDPUBLISHING.COM.AU

REGULAR MARKETS

TIME 9.00am DATE 1st Sat of the month (Mar - Dec) LOCATION Carlyle Gardens Retirement Resot, Beck Drive, Condon CASTLE HILL PCYC MARKETS TIME 7am to 11am DATE Every Sunday LOCATION Castle Hill PCYC

BALGAL BEACH MARKETS

COTTERS MARKETS

TIME/DATE 8am-1pm, First & Third Sat LOCATION Balgal Beach Bluewater Community

TIME 8.30am-1pm DATE Every Sunday LOCATION Flinders St & Townsville Bulletin Square.

BLUEWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE TWILIGHT MARKETS DATE Every Second Saturday LOCATION Bluewater Community Assoc BUSHLAND BEACH MARKETS TIME 8.00am - 1.00pm DATE First & third Sunday of the month LOCATION Bushland Beach CARLYLE GARDENS ARTS & CRAFTS MARKETS

HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS TIME 9.00am - 2.00pm DATE Every second and last Sunday LOCATION Horseshoe Bay Foreshore LABEL TRADERS MARKET TIME 8am-12pm DATE 3rd Sunday of the month LOCATION Mundingburra State School

MAGNETIC ISLAND RSL MARKET

TOWNSVILLE ARTIST MARKET

TIME 5.30pm-8pm DATE Every Friday (Exc Good Friday) LOCATION Magnetic Island RSL

TIME 9.00am - 12.00pm DATE/LOCATION August 1 at Strand Ephemera, October 24, Riverway Arts Centre

MOUNTAINVIEW PLAZA MARKET TIME 8am-2pm, DATE Every Saturday (Excluding Jan) LOCATION Mountainview Plaza NQ FARMERS MARKET TIME 6.00am - 12.00pm DATE Every Saturday LOCATION North Shore Town Centre RENEGADE HANDMADE MARKET

WILLOWS ROTARY MARKETS TIME 7.30-11.30am DATE Every Sun LOCATION Willows Shop Centre Carpark UPPER ROSS COMMUNITY MARKETS TIME From 3.00pm DATE 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month LOCATION Apex Park, Riverway Drive, Rasmussen

TIME 8.00am - 1.00pm DATE 2nd Sunday of the month LOCATION Marian School STRAND NIGHT MARKETS TIME 5.00pm - 9.30pm DATE First Friday LOCATION Strand Park (Runs from May to Dec)

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REGULAR EVENTS TOWNSVILLE GALLERIES VARIOUS DAYS MONDAY MORNING ART GROUP (Adults) Time/Day 9.00am, Monday Location Pinnacles Gallery, 4773 8871 ART-BOX - ART ACTIVITIES for Under 5's Time/Day 10.00am, First Tuesday Location Pinnacles Gallery Cost/Phone Free (Kids) 4773 8871 PERCIVAL'S LIFE DRAWING (Adults) Time/Day 6.30pm, Tuesday Location Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cost/Phone $15, 4727 9011 FREE FAMILY FUN DAY - ART ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY Time/Day 10.30am, Third Sunday Location Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cost/Phone Free, (Family) 4727 9011

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB TOWNSVILLE VARIOUS DAYS KIDS CLUB (Supervised) Time/Day 6.00pm - 9.30pm Every Night Location Brothers Townsville Phone 4773 8000 BROTHERS KIDS NIGHT Time/Day 6.00pm - 9.00pm Friday Location Brothers Townsville Phone 4773 8000 (Free)

BELGIAN GARDENS STATE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP MONDAYS Time 9.00 - 11.00am Location Belgian Gardens SS Hall Cost/Phone $2 per person, 4717 1333 Email rickandjules4@bigpond.com

FIRST FIVE FOREVER VARIOUS DAYS PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS Time/Day 9.30am, First Tuesday Location CityLibraries Aitkenvale Web www.townsville.qld.gov.au Cost Free

FREE DAY FOR TOWNSVILLE AND BURDEKIN LOCALS AT THE MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QLD (Excl School Holidays) Time 9.30am - 5.00pm

SATURDAYS

TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY Days/Times Every Tuesday and the 1, 2 & 3 Saturday from 9.30 until 11.00am.

Location Toy Library is at the Railway Estate Community Centre, 23 First St

THURSDAYS DURING SCHOOL TERMS For Babies to pre prep aged children.

Fun, music, morning tea and Free play

MONDAY / THURSDAY NIGHTS

PLAYGROUP TOY LIBRARY

DODGEBALL & VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Time 6.00pm to 8.00pm Location Launch Zone, 1300 528 624 Cost $90 per team (Weekly - $15pp)

Days/Times Last Saturday of the month from 8.30 - 10.00am Location The Toy Shed, Fitzroy St, Heatley

MOUNT LOUISA SCOUT GROUP

SCOUTS (10-14) Time/Day Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm Location Mt Louisa House of Praise (Bayswater Rd) Phone 0403 862 449 (Matt)

MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QLD

Starting at 6.45am Runners head off at 7.00am and the event finishes when the last participant crosses the line.

Riverway parkrun is a 5km course along Ross River which you can complete by running or walking (or both) and is for all ages. Children, prams and dogs are all welcome to join in the fun. Please note: Scooters and bikes are not allowed for safety and insurance reasons.

This course is wheelchair friendly.

MAINLY MUSIC

LAUNCH ZONE

JUMP FITT Time/Days Monday (6.00pm), Wednesday (5.30pm), Saturday (8am) Location Launch Zone, 1300 528 624 Cost $15 per person

Time From 6.45am Location Meet at the front of Tony Ireland Stadium on the grassed area near the ticket box.

Registration is free and available at www.parkrun.com.au/riverway.

MESSY PLAY (Bookings Required) Days Wednesdays Time 9.00am & 10.30am Location CityLibraries Aitkenvale

JOEYS AND CUBS (6-10) Time/Day Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm

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NEWBORN AND FAMILY DROP-IN SERVICE Time/Day Tuesday (9am to 2pm), Saturdays (9.00am to 12.00pm) Location CityLibraries Aitkenvale Web www.townsville.qld.gov.au Cost Free

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LEARN JAPANESE PLAYGROUP MONDAYS DURING SCHOOL TERM Location Annandale Community Centre Time 9.30 - 10.30am Email oyakodejapanese@hotmail.com Cost Gold coin donation per family

Time From 9.30am Location St Peter’s Anglican Church, West End Cost $3.00 per child Phone Call 0414 807 179 for more information

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(PARTY) Animal-themed parties are incredibly popular among little ones. There are so many different themes you can consider.

Here are a few of our favourites:

JUNGLE - Consider green, brown and yellow as your theme

colours and look into party treats that are themed with tigers, lions and monkeys. You can even find balloons shaped like these popular critters.

FARM - Brown and red reign supreme for farm animal parties.

Invite the entire barnyard with pig, cow, chicken and horse decorations and treats. Use brown paper bags as lolly bags and label with them “Animal food.”

REPTILES - Bring your child’s fascination with reptiles alive with

crocodiles, lizards and snakes. Stick to brown and greens as your colour schemes and add paper lanterns.

UNDER THE SEA - Bring out the coral and aqua crepe paper and

combine with fish, octopus, sharks, whales, dolphins and stingrayinspired goodies.

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC - Ask all the guests to bring along their

favourite teddy bear and host a tea party for bubs and bears alike.

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE - Go green and gold and opt for Aussie-

themed critters such as koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles and dingos.

HELLO KITTY - Kittens are so hot right meow. Make kitty masks and play pin the tail on the kitty.

Icingbits Animal Edible Cake Toppers www.icingbits.com

Animal Handbell www.woodnplay.com.au (RRP $10.15 ea)

Kaper Kidz - Wooden Animal www.everythingsrosie.com.au (RRP $7.95)

Farmhouse Fun Centrepiece www.instantpartypacks.com.au (RRP $12.95)

Wooden Farm Set www.ellej.com.au (RRP $39.95)

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Ruby Red Shoes Birthday Card www.ellej.com.au (RRP $5.95)

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prevent and heal everyday illness.

INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons canola oil 300 grams carrots, cut into small chunks for roasting 600 grams pumpkin, cut to similar size as the carrot 2 medium sized onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 500 ml water 700 ml chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste HOW TO MAKE Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Mix 2 tablespoons oil with carrots and pumpkin and bake for 30 mins. Leave cooked pumpkin in the oven for 15 minutes after turning the heat off.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan and cook the onion for 3 minutes or until soft over medium heat. Add garlic and nutmeg and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add roasted carrot, pumpkin, water and stock to the onion mixture and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend the soup and season with salt and pepper. Serve with slices of toasted whole grain bread.

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The Real Foodies are FNQ food and nutrition bloggers, creating 100% gluten-free, dairy-free, Sugar-free, paleo recipes, with nut-free, egg free and vegan options. Visit www.therealfoodies.com.au or find them on Facebook!

INGREDIENTS CHOC-HAZELNUT LAYER 1 cup hazelnuts, soaked* 1 cup raw cashews, soaked* 1 cup coconut oil* 1 cup coconut milk 3/4 cup cacao* 1/2 cup maple syrup or coconut nectar* 1 tsp cinnamon* 1 tsp vanilla extract sprinkle celtic sea salt* 1/4 cup hazelnuts for decoration*

CHOCOLATE BASE 2 cups raw almonds* 1/2 cup desiccated coconut* 1/2 cup raw cacao* 16 dates* 2 tbs coconut oil* 1 tsp cinnamon* 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of celtic sea salt*

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE BASE Mix almonds, coconut, cacao and dates in food processor.

Add remaining base ingredients and mix until clumps together when squeezed. Pour into lined slice tin, press down firmly with the back of a spoon to create the base.

CHOC-HAZELNUT LAYER Soak hazelnuts and cashews overnight. Drain, rinse and blend in food processor until butter forms. In a small saucepan, combine coconut oil and maple syrup (or coconut nectar) over low heat. Remove from heat, add cacao, cinnamon, vanilla and salt and stir to form chocolate syrup. Add syrup to the nut blend in the processor and mix until smooth. Add coconut milk 1/2 cup at a time, blending.

Add in most of the extra 1/4 cup of hazelnuts (keep some for the final step) and quickly pulse two or three times. Pour the choc hazelnut mixture into the slice tray and spread evenly with a spatula. Press the last remaining hazelnuts into the top of the slice. Set in fridge for 1-2 hours.

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La Luna Youth Arts

Townsville Tenpin and Fun Centre

Fairfield Central Shopping Centre KIDS EATS WORKSHOPS 10.00AM AND 2.00PM EACH DAY IN THE KMART FORECOURT. 4 April - Stellarossa – Italian Mini Pizzas 5 April - Bucking Bull – Flavoured

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL – FAMILY FUN DEAL • 1 game or tenpin each • 1 Family size hot Chips • 1 small slushy each • All for just $40.00 (that’s $10.00 each) Open 9am till late every day, check Lots happening with La Luna Youth Arts this School Holidays.

website/ Facebook for times

FRIDAY 1 APRIL

www.townsvilletenpin.com.au

Drama Play 3-6 years - 9.00-10.30am Balance & Play 3-6 years - 9.00-10.30am Artist Books 7-12 years - 9.00-10.30am

Bookings recommended Ph. 4773 2133

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Milkshakes

6 April - Wara Sushi – Sushi Rolls 7 April - Woolworths – Fruit Rockets 8 April - Donut King – Donut Decorating 9 April - Hombre Mexican – Mexican Hotdogs

10 April - Muffin Break – Cookie Decorating To be kept updated on all that is

happening at Fairfield Central like them on Facebook

www.facebook.com/FairfieldCentralTSV

Townsville Sailing Club JUNIOR LEARN TO SAIL "TACKERS " COURSE FOR KIDS AGED 7-12 YEARS. Learn to sail in a fun, affordable and safe environment. Under the guidance of a

Games of Theatre 7-12 years - 11.00am - 12.30pm

qualified Yachting Australia Coach

Roll Up… Roll Up! 7-12 years - 11.00am - 12.30pm

Dates: Monday 4 April to Friday 8 April

My Art Book 3-6 years - 11.00am - 12.30pm

Cost: $300.00 per child

Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm To Register and for more information:

All Workshops are $15.00 each or 4 for $50.00 or 10 for $100.00 and held at Riverway Arts Centre.

www.tsc.yachting.org.au townsvillesailingclub@gmail.com

WEEK TWO

www.facebook.com/TownsvilleSailing

PERFORMANCE - From Page to Stage featuring 3 stories... Queen Snow White, Neverland & Persephone A theatre triple bill for young people by young people that revisions classic children's stories.

PERFOMANCE DAYS AND TIMES Thursday 7 April 10.00am and 1.00pm Friday 8 April 10.00am and 1.00pm Saturday 9 April 2.00pm and 6.00pm For more information and costs call 4773 6377 or email admin@lalunanq.com or visit www.lalunanq.com

IS OFFERING ART ACTIVITIES THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Bookings are ESSENTIAL: (07) 4727 9011

To Book Call (07) 4727 9011 or email

ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au

Bookings are Essential.

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Pinnacles Gallery

Love to Swim

PAUL SADLER SWIMLAND HOLIDAY PROGRAM

ARE RUNNING SOME GREAT SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART ESCAPE WORKSHOPS

From Monday 4 - Friday 8 April

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

A half hour lesson every day for five days, using our unique program with its focus on deep water survival.

All workshops Cost $15.00 or $10.00 for Friends of the Gallery For more information or to book Call 4773 8871 or email pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au

They’ll be having so much fun they won’t even know they’re learning.

Why not enrol in the Paul Sadler Swimland Holiday Program

Reef HQ THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS GET YOUR FISH ON WITH THEIR "HOOKED ON FISHING" FISHING SIMULATOR & DEMONSTRATIONS

ARE RUNNING THEIR INTENSIVE

Cost - general admission or valid membership pass.

$50.00 for the week

From Saturday 2 April – Thursday 7 April

Please refer to website for times and further information - www.reefhq.com.au Email – info@reefhq.com or call 4750 0800

Ranchlands

SWIMMING PROGRAM FROM MONDAY 4 TO FRIDAY 8 APRIL

Bookings essential

W: www.love2swimschool.com.au Bookings are required

WEEK Monday 4 – Saturday 9 April With shows twice daily at 11.00am and 1.00pm located out the front of Target

PIRATE AND PRINCESS

A first introduction to horses, learning some Natural Horsemanship to gain a connection and confidence, as well as hands on grooming saddling etc, finishing with a riding lesson.

Phone 4779 4647

E: admin@love2swimschool.com.au

PIRATES AND PRINCESSES

Tuesday 5 April, from 8.30am to 12.30pm

Contact: www.paulsadlerswimland.com

4723 3447

CastleTown School Holiday activities

Program 1 - Intro to Horses Program Catering for children from 6 years to adults

Cost: $70.00 per swimmer

For more information or to book call

CASTLETOWN

HAVE 2 PROGRAMS RUNNING IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Paul Sadler Swimland

MORNING TEA Tuesday 5 April at 9.30am (Spaces are limited call Castletown Centre

Hot Rock Adventure ‘KIDS CLIMBING CLINIC’ THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

For just $20.00 you get 1.5 hours climbing introductory training with our staff, additional climbing for as long as they can and Adult Belay FREE. 14 climber’s maximum per session.

Children under 13 years MUST have an adult (someone over 13 years) to belay (safety rope work).

Days Clinic running: Monday 4 and Thursday 7 April Time: 12:00 – 1.30pm To book or for more information visit www.hotrockadventure.com.au

Management to book 4772 1699) For more information, visit www.castletown.com.au

Everything supplied cost $85.00 Program 2 - Personnel Awareness program for Mums Thursday 7 April from 8.30am to 3.30pm Using horses, learn mindfulness, how to live in the moment and overcome the what ifs. You do not have to be a rider to benefit from this day. Come and quieten your mind for a time, with these noble creatures.

Lunch and refreshments included Cost $220 Bookings Required, for more information www.ranchlands.com.au 4774 0124 or 0400 345 727

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HONG KONG STORY Bree James Hong Kong is a southeastern Chinese city buzzing with people to meet, places to see and food to try! Vibrant and densely populated, it is a major port, global financial centre and home to many expats.

The majority of people speak English, and all signage is in English so you do not need to worry about any language barriers. Hong Kong has an amazing food, entertainment and shopping scene making it a great place for families to visit for a stop over to another country or for an entire holiday.

As soon as we arrived at the Cairns Airport we were ready for a great adventure and the moment we boarded the Cathay Pacific plane, it felt like holiday time (if you can afford to go premium economy, I highly recommend it). Cathay flies ‘non-stop’ between Cairns and Hong Kong four times a week, so there are plenty of opportunities to pack your bags.

The flight was over before we knew it (three movies if you ask my seven-year-old).

Our kids loved having their own screen and remotes and the airline staff provided fantastic service with snacks, drinks and yummy meals.

Where to Stay: THE SALISBURY - YMCA www.salisburyymca.com.hk This family-friendly hotel is part of one of the oldest and largest movements for youth in the world; not only are you staying in a great place, but you are staying somewhere that is making a difference.

The hotel is simply stunning with a gym, sauna, large pool, squash courts, rock climbing facility, two amazing restaurants, and even a laundry to do your own washing.

The rooms are also fantastic. Ours had a large king size bed, and a double pull out sofa for the kids with the option of fold out beds.

Foods to Try: 1. Dumplings 2. Pork Buns 3. Dim Sum 4. Egg Waffle 5. Dumpling Soup

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Disneyland Hong Kong

What to Do:

We did heaps of great things, and could have done a lot more! Here are my top ten things to do (see www.pakmag.com.au for more detailed information on each) 1. OCEAN PARK www.oceanpark.hk

Big Buddah

Ocean Park is an amazing, worldacclaimed amusement park set on over 91 hectares of land with sensational views of, you guessed it, the ocean.

Pair this view with the craziest cliffscaling rollercoaster I have ever been on (known as the Hair Raiser), an awesome cable car and Ocean Express train that takes you from one end of the park to the other and marine and animal life (with pandas, dolphins, sea lions, seals, monkeys and more!) and you’ve got the making of an incredibly educational and entertaining day.

HK Observation Wheel

2. NGONG PING 360 CABLE CAR www.np360.com.hk Embark on a ride of a life-time with the spectacular 5.7 kilometer 25-minute

Ocean Park

Skyrail with views of the airport, South China Sea, and mountainous terrain over to Lantau Island. We had a Crystal Cabin which was a little more expensive but meant we could skip the queue and got a bird’s eyes view with a glass bottom cable car.

3. NGONG PING VILLAGE – LANTAU ISLAND Once you hop off the Cable Car you arrive at Lantau Island, a gorgeous little township with restaurants, two theatres (Motion 360 which showed a cute 3D movie for the kids, and Stage 360, a live show with stuntmen performing classic Kung Fu moves).

The best part, however, was the walk up to the giant Tian Tan Buddhathe world’s largest seated, outdoor Bronze Buddha- very impressive!

4. TAI O VILLAGE This picturesque fishing village is home to some of the country’s best shrimp paste but the locals also sell amazing dried seafood; sea cucumbers, fish, shrimp, mussels and more.

5. DISNEYLAND HONG KONG www.hongkongdisneyland.com Turning 10 this year, Disneyland Hong Kong is in the celebration spirit!

For Spring (until 29 May) they have an Easter Extravaganza with more than 100 colourful Disney eggs throughout the seven diverse lands.

Baymax from Big Hero 6 has recently debuted at Disneyland and he gives the best hugs. The boys absolutely loved the rides and seeing all of their favourite characters.

The RC Racer in Toy Story Land, Big Grizzly Mountain mine cars and Space Mountain were clear favourites with the boys. The fireworks and lightshow at the end of the night were amazing to finish a spectacular day of “Happily Ever After”.

6. THE PEAK www.thepeak.com.hk You can catch the Peak Tram or a taxi to the top and take in the incredible views of the city and harbour below.

There are plenty of other things to see to compliment the trek up including the Trick Eye Museum, and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum.

7. MARKETS There are three main markets - the Ladies Markets, Stanley Street Markets and Temple Street Night Markets with lots of great bargains if you’re willing to haggle.

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This is one of Hong Kong’s most iconic attractions - a must-do at night to view all the pretty city lights.

9. HONG KONG OBSERVATION WHEEL www.hkow.hk/en/ We could view this from our hotel, so it was a given that we would end up on it at some point! It is massive Ferris Wheel, right on the water giving you sensational views of the city.

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10. SKY100 www.sky100.com.hk The 7th highest commercial building in the world and the tallest building in Hong Kong, Sky100 offers a panoramic view of the heart of the city and Victoria Harbour - sixty seconds and you are 100 floors high.

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Getting Around OCTOPUS CARDS (www.octopus.com.hk) are the best way to use public transport and can be used on trains, buses, some ferries, trams and even taxi’s. You can also use it at a hospital and over 450 other service providers - even McDonalds!

Airport Express Link is one of the world’s leading airport railway systems. There is a free bus that picks up from major hotels every 12 minutes to take you to the station.

Taxis are really well priced in Hong Kong and easy to find. Most taxi stands give you an indication of price to check out before your trip. Just make sure you use a registered taxi driver.

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Big Bus Tours are great fun to jump on with the kids. You can purchase tours online or you may see representatives on the street. Plus, these tours offer a free return Star Ferry trip.

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CARO & KINGI

Pack of 5 Handmade Seed Envelopes Etsy store: HeyHarriet (RRP $10.05)

Vanilla Mozi Gift Pack One www.vanillamozi.com (RRP $99.95)

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Set of 3 Vintage Handmade Herb Markers Etsy store: EATcreations (RRP $22.00)

Veggie Garden More and more parents are using their own backyards as the perfect playground for teaching their children about sustainable living. And there is no better way to do this than by starting your own veggie garden.

Copper Diamond Hanging Planter Etsy store: LiquoriceMoonStudios (RRP $60.00ea)

Here are our tops five tips to designing your dream veggie garden in your own backyard.

1. Choose ‘child-friendly’ veggies to grow. These are the

ones that require minimal effort and your kids can easily help water and care for them. Our favourites include mint, silverbeet, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumber, spring onion and herbs like basil, thyme and rosemary.

2. Pot plants are perfect containers for many herbs and

smaller veggies and can brighten up the deck or outdoor living space. Hanging pot plants are also good if you are strapped for space and adds a more dynamic aspect to your outdoor area.

3. To complement your leafy green veggies, consider

planting bold coloured flowers or look into garden ornaments – statues, birdhouses, fountains. If you have the space then you may even want to put up a grand entrance, such as white arbor or add stepping stones to break up each veggie patch.

4. To ensure your veggies grow, most need at least eight

hours a day of sunlight plus water and organic material.

Ask an expert when purchasing your seeds and soil before planting.

5. To get the kids extra excited about the idea of

gardening, involve them as much as possible. Look into their own gardening set with gloves and a watering can and get them into the habit of watering the plants as part of their daily routine.

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HEALTH Here is a question that most of us grapple with when we think about protection of assets - if I have income protection or house insurance, why then don’t I have private health insurance? The cost for an average family of four when you factor in the normal health occurrences, including sports injuries, glasses, dental, and chiropractic needs can quickly add up and be very taxing on the family income stream.

Imagine a serious netball or football injury which has caused grief to your knee, your ankle or your teeth - and we’re talking a huge cost. Then there are the formative years with children’s teeth which invariably mean braces and, you guessed it, a big financial hit.

If we are serious about insurances and about budgeting and planning for our financial future, then we need to have a good look at why we don’t have private health insurance or, if we do, we need to check on our policy’s benefits, inclusions and premium paid.

A consideration for any insurance, including health insurance, is to ensure that it is affordable and provides the level of cover that you need. It might also help your hip pocket.

For those that have not joined a health fund yet, remember that the Government adds Lifetime Health Cover Loading (LHCL) of 2% per year for every year you are not covered, applied from your 31st birthday. This can be a big shock if you join at age 40 for the first time and pay an additional 20% LHCL on top of the premium.

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There is also a Medicare Levy Surcharge for people earning above certain levels of taxable income and do not hold hospital cover with a health fund.

If you or your family fit into any scenarios that we’ve mentioned, consider investigating your health insurance options. Private health insurance may not only protect those that mean the most to you but could also save you some money.

With the annual health insurance premium increase arriving on 1 April, now is a great time to look at your health insurance options. Talk to your health insurer about what you are paying and the benefits you receive.

Take the time to review how you have used your fund in the past two years and how you think you will use it in the future.

Queensland Country Health Fund is a regionally based health insurer, headquartered in Townsville. Our Members receive the best health cover wherever they are in Australia - but our regional location means that we know North Queensland as you do.

Our vision is to be the best value health fund and we demonstrate this in a number of ways, including our network of preferred providers across a range of services including dental and optical and our ‘Home Away From Home’ 2-bedroom apartment accommodation for Members who need urgent medical treatment in Brisbane or Townsville.

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If you don’t currently hold health insurance, the above still applies.

Consider what you need from your health insurance and do some research into premium and benefit options with a range of insurance providers.

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Advice: I have been appointed as Executor – What do I do?

Losing a loved one is an emotional and stressful time in our lives. In most cases a close family member such as a spouse or child will be asked to take responsibility for distributing the estate. Many people find the role of Executor daunting and this is where we can help.

It is often the case that the person who is appointed as an Executor of a Will requests the assistance of a solicitor to help them administer and distribute the estate according to the wishes contained in the Will. We can assist by:

1. Providing practical advice to the Executor about the payment of expenses and liabilities; 2. Advising on the terms of the Will and any issues which may arise in distributing the estate; 3. Providing advice on bringing together the estate assets including superannuation and life insurance policies; 4. Applying to the Supreme Court for a Grant of Probate of the Will; and 5. Advising the Executor in relation to any challenges to the Will.

If you require assistance with administering a loved one’s estate, Linda Leong of McDonald Leong Lawyers is able to assist. Contact Linda on 4723 5155 to arrange an appointment to see how she can assist you.

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Daddy Diary From Toddler to Tiara I live in a house full of girls - my wife, Michelle, my daughter, Matilda, even our Webber barbecue we've nicknamed Suzie. There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that my house is the girls’ house and they're just kind enough to let me stay in it. But it's only recently that my daughter (who turns two in June) has started acting like a little girl.

And even worse, on her bad days she is acting like a little toddler girl.

Matilda's leap into the world of being a little girl happened suddenly and unexpectedly and came in the form of footwear. Shoes. Suddenly she's obsessed with them and must wear them every waking moment. Even on those hot and lazy Sunday mornings when she’s wearing nothing but a nappy THERE MUST BE SHOES. Last Sunday I was in the toilet (admittedly on Facebook at the same time) doing what you do and all I could here was the tapping of her little shoes growing louder, then

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more faint as she did ‘lappies’ of the hallway.

She loves the sound of them just as much as she loves the look of them.

She'll stare at her feet for 10 minutes if she's into the shoes she's wearing.

It’s the ultimate act of vanity yet it’s hard to judge a human who hasn't yet turned two.

The other girly character trait Matilda's developed recently is the love of all things pink. Don't go telling me blue for boys and pink for girls is just a marketing ploy to sell more toys. Lately Matilda's been attracted to the colour pink like a seagull on a hot chip.

Pink toys, pink clothes, pink shoes (of course) and even Pink Lady apples.

They are the sweetest after all. She's even learnt to mumble the word pink although it sounds more like "pee" when she says it.

We've even named her favourite teddy bear Pinky. She's a really bright shade of pink and was knitted by my Auntie Sue. And even though one of her eyes is slightly higher on her face than the other, Matilda just adores her. It was a great first attempt at knitting Auntie Sue and you should be proud. However I am a bit worried

about what will happen to that eye when Pinky eventually lands in the washing machine.

The final piece of evidence I'd like to put forth to confirm my suspicions that my little baby is turning into a little lady is her pink Mini-Mouse hand bag. Matilda's love for this simple yet stylish accessory has reached epic proportions. The other afternoon it even had to accompany us on our daily trip to play in the backyard.

Its contents that particular afternoon?

None other than a pair of pinky-purple flip flop style velcro shoes. If Matilda at 20 months is anything to go by, teenage years are going to be very expensive in the Clifton house!