PakMag April 2015 Cairns Issue 94

ISSUE NO. 94 APR 2015 CAIRNS

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Hello and welcome to our Easter edition of PakMag! Firstly thanks to everyone that attended our Easter Egg hunt - we hope you had fun and enjoyed your chocolate Easter Eggs. You all looked fabulous in your costumes.

Easter is such a great time of year - one of celebration plus the seafood, an extralong weekend to spend with loved ones and of course lots (and lots) of chocolate.

My big brother loved our annual Easter Hunt when I was little, we used to find eggs and he would re-hide them when we weren’t looking so it seemed like we got SO MANY eggs.

We have lots of great ideas inside this edition for Easter, plus a fantastic story on teaching your kids to stay safe from “Tricky People” and of course lots of information about what is happening around town.

Until next time, we hope you enjoy the school holidays, stay safe, and don’t forget to tell everyone - you read it in PakMag. Have a great month,

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Ambeau Sport & Recreation 27 BUMP & BUB 28 BUMP & BUB PRODUCTS 31 WHAT'S ON GUIDE 33 MINI MAG 41 ENTERTAINMENT 42 EASTER CRAFT IDEAS

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Bassingthwaighte says parents looking for fashion meeting function will love Chi Khi. “I love things to be well made, comfortable and to last, so every Chi Khi Mini piece has taken that into consideration.

The love and attention is in the detailing. Every garment has extra length for those growth spurts. Just fold up or scrunch, upside down zips for easy nappy change and our super cute signature eyelash foot grips for those littlies on the move. The bamboo keeps them cool in summer and warm in winter.”Chi Khi launched it’s first range in sizes 0-4 years and is available to online at chikhi.co/shop

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TESLA Performed by Toby Short From an intimate room at The Hotel New Yorker, the audience is taken on a journey through the extraordinary mind of Nikola Tesla, a scientist with over 700 technical patents granted, laying the foundation on which the modern world stands.

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Squaring the Wheel Jens Altheimer A flying broom, 17 balls, 34 meters of bent steel, 483 welded points and 15 marching eggs are just the tip of the iceberg. Squaring the Wheel combines clown, strange mechanisms, puppetry, and magic to create an unusual, thingamabobbish theatre extravaganza!

Date: May 14 - 15 Time: Thurs 6.30pm / Fri 11am & 6:30pm Tickets: A$15 / C$10 / Family $30 / School Groups $6

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STAY SAFE TEACHING OUR KIDS PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOUR

Turning on the TV or picking up a newspaper these days seems to be a daily reminder of what dangers lurk in the world.

Any parent could be forgiven for feeling a chill run down their spine when hearing stories of tragedies involving children. The idea of a child being abducted fills a parent with fear, but when you are reminded to hug your kids just that little bit closer it may also be worth making a mental note to talk to them about their personal safety.

We all remember the lessons about stranger danger from our own childhood. Unfortunately statistics suggest that we need to go further than educating our kids to be weary of strangers. Around 85 per cent of danger or abuse cases indicate that the perpetrator is in fact known to the child or trusted by the child and not a ‘stranger’ at all.

These statistics have prompted experts in the field to suggest, instead of teaching children to fear strangers, parents should focus on educating them about protective behaviours, ‘tricky’ people (including stranger danger and predators) and Internet or online risks.

The ‘I Stay Safe’ website says the aim is to teach children to be safe, to be aware of predatory strangers and to be self protective. Teaching protective

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behaviours or ‘stranger danger’ is a delicate balance of raising awareness, without unnecessarily alarming children, or paralysing them with fear.

It is equally important to emphasise that the majority of adults are caring, loving and responsible – not ‘bad people’, to globally fear.

As parents it can be tough to know where to draw the line. The good old days where kids used to play cricket in the street, walk to and from school alone and enjoy independence from a young age seem to be gone.

However, psychologists tend to agree that going too far as a protective parent - sometimes termed ‘helicopter parenting’ - can lead to problems down the track and children should be allowed some level of independence and room to discover new experiences.

After all, these are usually the things we recall with the most fondness from our own childhoods.

mum is sick and that a new person needs to take them home.

• Role play or practise a variety of strategies or other scenarios.

• Try a test in a safe environment at home, such as an unfamiliar friend at the front door trying to entice them outside to look at a sick, cute rabbit.

• Research shows that kids often ‘forget’ after a period of time.

Thus a yearly family refresher course is very worthwhile.

In December 2003, a 13 year old boy left his home on the Sunshine Coast to do some Christmas shopping for his family. He never made it home. Queenslanders, and indeed Australians, now know too well the story of Daniel Morcombe’s abduction and murder, but it is the work his parents Bruce and Denise Morcombe have done since the loss of their beloved son that they hope will give Daniel a lasting legacy.

Using some of the ‘rules’ outlined will give parents a great starting point on what to discuss with children. It is worth having conversations with kids on a regular basis, reminding them on how to stay safe and what to do if they ever feel threatened. According to ‘I Stay Safe’, research shows that kids often can quote what mum or dad said very well, but when placed in the situation, they more often still give in.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has two main aims; to educate children on how to stay safe in a physical and online environment and to support young victims of crime. The Foundation has produced the ‘Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum’ which is available to all schools nationwide and has produced ‘Keeping Kids Safe’ an educational DVD supplied free to schools and community groups.

I Stay Safe suggests the following:

Bruce and Denise Morcombe have taken their own personal tragedy and created something positive.

If there was ever a parent who could

• At home, role play certain situations with your child, such as pretending

RULES FOR KIDS 1. I AM THE BOSS OF MY BODY! 2. I know my NAME, ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER and my parents’ names too. (If children are old enough) 3. Safe grownups don’t ask kids for help!! (They go to other grownups if they need assistance).

4. I never go ANYWHERE or take ANYTHING from someone I don’t know.

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I must “CHECK FIRST” with my safe grownup for permission: before I go anywhere, change my plans, or get into a car even if it’s with someone I know. If I can’t check first, then the answer is NO!

6. I don’t have to be POLITE, if someone makes me feel scared or uncomfortable. It’s okay to say NO… even to a grownup, if I have to. be forgiven for saying you should never let your children out of sight, it would be the Morcombes.

Instead, they believe kids have the right to be kids. To walk to school, catch a bus and play with friends, but that kids should be taught how to avoid finding themselves in situations they can’t control.

If you are interested in learning more about the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum, visit www.danielmorcombe.com.au or ask your school when your children might have access to it.

7. I don’t keep SECRETS… especially if they make me feel scared or uneasy. (No adult should tell a child to keep a secret).

8. If I ever get LOST in a public place, I can FREEZE and YELL or go to a mum with kids and ask for help.

9. I will always pay attention to my Inner Voice, especially if I get an “uh-oh” feeling.

10. Whenever possible, I will stay in a group with my friends when I am not with my family.

Basic protective safety for parents (courtesy of istaysafe.com.au) • Always know where your children are.

• Keep your kids within your sight or supervision.

• Be alert to other people around you, but not paranoid.

• Be alert to Internet threats – research shows predators are increasingly

luring more mature children through the Internet, such as online, through forums, chat lines, and message systems.

• Always keep young children’s computers within your vision (not in their bedrooms) and under your supervision.

• Install a ‘Net-Nanny’ or Parental Control Software program on your computer.

• Teach your child to never ever give out personal or private information.

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FIVE CONVERSATIONS FOR PARENTS AND SCHOOL -LEAVERS

TRANSITIONING TO UNIVERSITY If Hollywood films were anything to go by, the university experience is all about good times, parties and a never-ending abundance of friends. Unfortunately that may not be the reality for many students. Challenges such as isolation, financial pressure, stress and the general management of life away from family can be overwhelming.

However there are some simple strategies parents and students can work through while embarking on this exciting new adventure.

As thousands of Queensland school -leavers experience their first taste of independence, the furthest thing from their mind is the mental preparation required to engage successfully into a world away from the comforts of home.

Post-school education experiences differ from person-to-person and the consequences of not preparing can have a long-term impact on future career and life outcomes.

According to the 2014 Australian University Census data, one in five university students will drop out in their first year.

The high attrition rates can be linked to factors such as the inability to manage the study workload, course dissatisfaction and a lack of engagement with the university experience.

Jarrah Steen, co-founder of The Life Approach training company, says there are many ways parents and students can prepare for life away from home and have a great experience.

She says the risk of attrition is reduced when students have proactively identified strategies that help them immerse into life away from home.

“Being able to communicate effectively and confidently is also vital,” Ms Steen said.

“This includes being able to manage the power shift from interdependence at school to being fully in charge of your own outcomes in university by being able to seek advice or help.

“For some students the fear of speaking to a person in power, such as a lecturer, can be a huge

deal and they may end up struggling with course content because they won’t ask for help,” Ms Steen said.

Another key strategy is being able to engage in activities outside of class such as sporting groups, special interest groups, student politics or charity work.

“Directing attention to positive activities can assist with stress reduction, and opens opportunities to meet new friends and networks,” Ms Steen said.

She said having an open conversation with parents, mentors or carers can help reduce the anxiety for some young people and set them up for success in whatever path they followed after school.

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SOME DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE: 1. What are your expectations? Open

a dialogue with your young person about the challenges you both believe they may encounter and talk through strategies that will assist to manage these challenges. Some common situations school leavers encounter are overwork, stress or loneliness. Having proactive conversations can reassure the young person that they have the support to manage any situation.

2. What do you really want to get out of this experience? “A degree/qualification”

would be the logical answer but the conversation should go beyond the tangible to see the feeling they want to live with. Do they want to feel happy, socially engaged, loved, empowered, creative, secure or free? Asking them to define their desired feelings will help guide them as they make choices throughout their university years and beyond.

3. How will you meet new friends?

Having the discussion about how and where to develop new friendships is paramount. Sometimes tight timetables render it difficult to connect with other students during or after class, so another strategy may be necessary to find friendships. Discuss the various on and off campus activities and clubs available and how they could access them.

4. Where will you get help? The teacher

-student power base changes in tertiary education from one where students were used to taking instructions, to one where they have to be proactive and take responsibility for their own learning outcomes. Having the confidence to ask for help and communicate with faculty will be a major factor to success. Faculty staff members are more than happy to assist.

5. It’s ok to say ‘No’. For many young

people this period is the first time they get to exercise independent decision -making. Feeling comfortable about saying “no” will empower their decisions and give them an important tool to guide their choices in situations such as taking on too much paid work, or choosing not to go to that party the night before the exam.

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SETTLING IN AS A MATURE AGE STUDENT Returning to study as a mature age student can present challenges, such as juggling course commitments with the demands of work and family life. Despite this, mature age students are usually highly motivated and keen to succeed but sometimes perspective is needed to study hard and effectively while balancing time for family and other commitments.

Mature age students may return to study for a variety of reasons including to obtain a qualification; upgrade a current qualification or change career direction.

THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS STUDENTS CAN DO TO HELP EASE THE TRANSITION BACK INTO STUDY: • Investigate on-campus services. For example, some tertiary institutions have on-site childcare facilities.

• Find out about financial support. Visit your local Centrelink office and find out about services you may be eligible for, such as government childcare allowance, Youth Allowance or Austudy.

• Try to arrange your class timetable so that it reduces disruption to your existing commitments. For example, some institutions offer flexible delivery of programs that may include evening classes, weekend courses or online subjects.

• If possible, run household errands during breaks in classes – some institutions have banks, medical clinics, pharmacists and other shops.

• Take short courses to familiarise yourself with new technology if necessary. Some mature age students may not be comfortable with new technology – however, student life will be much easier if you can use computers and the Internet.

• Submit a ‘Special Consideration’ application if you’ve been seriously ill or have experienced some sort of crisis during the semester – for example, death of an immediate family member, medical problems (either yourself or your immediate family), personal or family crisis.

Most importantly, try to have realistic expectations. Some mature age students go back into the learning environment with high hopes to achieve all their goals and balancing family life. Expect that there will be a transition period and there may be some parts of your life that that may have to be put on hold for a while as you find your groove.

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PREPARE TO BE ENCHANTED!

If you have driven past Tjapukai recently, you would have noticed the fresh, new exterior, but you have to step inside to appreciate the true transformation of this wonderfully captivating experience.

Whether you have visited Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park before, or have never been, now is the time to go along and experience the world’s oldest living culture brought to life by the Indigenous people of the rainforest – a people we found to be immensely passionate and incredibly proud of their traditional Tjapukai culture.

Your experience begins with the “Art of My People” - a short, informative talk on Australia prior to colonisation – when Australia was divided into 500 tribes rather than five States and two Territories; when over 300 languages and 2000 dialects were spoken; and 24 Tribes inhabited our region – Tjapukai being the largest.

You will discover an insight into the significance of the two seasons – Wet Season and Dry Season – on the Tjapukai people’s traditions and way of life, as well as the importance of their art and the individual style of each tribe is fascinating.

From here your journey takes you onto the “Creation Story” – new to Tjapukai, this is a visual spectacular seamlessly combining dramatic and insightful story-telling with an impressive laser show, this experience is emotive and mesmerising for both adults and children alike. Talking you through the story of the Wet and Dry Seasons and how with them, we can look after our world, I found myself nodding in acknowledgement of how it all makes sense and how simple and logical it all seems.

With the scene now set we were eager to make our way across to the

Village to continue our experience.

The Tjapukai and Torres Strait Islander dance performances take place in the brand new dance theatre and incorporates not only traditional dance, fire making and story-telling, but some light-hearted humour and crowd interaction – I guarantee you will be up out of your seat, clapping, foot tapping and shouting out “sa-sa”!

From here you will be educated on “Bush Foods & Medicines” – everything from what to eat and not to eat in the bush, how to improve the flavours in your cooking, through to remedies for all sorts of conditions – even some embarrassing ones!

Hunting demonstrations have also been included as part of the new program and “Hunting & Weapons” gives a very straight forward insight into the use of these weapons as hunting tools – the thought and effort behind each one in order to suit the ‘style’ of each individual, the significance in showing the owner’s ranking within the Clan and their alternate use as punishment tools for the breaking of traditional laws.

You can choose to add *additional activities to your experience such as “Boomerang Painting”, “Weaving” or “Jewellery Making”, or take part in the “Indigenous Guided Bush Food Trail”. We chose to get creative and opted for both the Boomerang Painting and Jewellery Making – the girls loved the experience, coming home with their hand painted Boomerang and a necklace and bracelet that they

made with some lovely shells and gem stones.

And of course it just would not have been a complete day without trying our hand at “Boomerang & Spear Throwing” – after several attempts, our boomerang ‘almost’ came back and our wobbly attempts at spear throwing were both amusing and became quite competitive!

With the Cultural Village’s expanded program, make sure you leave plenty of time to truly experience all that is on offer – our four and a half hours really wasn’t long enough to do everything and the girls are already asking to go back again. Take advantage of Tjapukai’s great offer these school holidays – FREE child entry with every

full paying adult for PakMag readers during the April school holidays.

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is located at Caravonica next to Skyrail.

Make sure you include the Tjapukai experience as one of your absolute must dos! You can pack a lunch or choose to enjoy some of the delicious snacks and beverages or buffet lunch from the café or fully licensed restaurant.

For more information call 4042 9999 or visit www.tjapukai.com.au

*Additional activities are at a cost and bookings are essential.

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EAT CLEAN, LIVE WILD

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BY NAOMI SIMSON If you have been watching Channel 10's "Shark Tank" you will be familiar with Naomi Simson.

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Naomi started the major tech success story Red Balloon from her front room with just $25,000 and a second-hand computer. She now has over 70 staff and sells more than 300 Red Balloon Vouchers every few hours.

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HEALTH APRIL FIXING BEDWETTING You’re probably familiar with the routine – waking up in the morning to find your child’s wet the bed, and then going through the motions of cleaning it up. No one enjoys it, but Dr Uri Scelwyn from Omega Health Medical Centre says it’s more common than you might think.

COULD THIS BE SKIN CANCER? STORY Dr John McIntosh Now that Summer is over you may start to notice many new, changed or darkened spots on your body. The most important thing is that you do need to be paying attention to your skin so that you can see if changes are occurring. The give away with all the forms of skin cancer is that over time, they will change more and more every month.

Quite simply, the more regularly you check your skin, the greater your chance of detecting a potentially pre-cancerous spot before it has the chance to progress to something more dangerous.

Early detection and treatment of sun spots and skin cancers result in excellent outcomes and usually complete cure.

If you find a spot that has changed or that you are worried about, get into see a doctor skilled in skin cancer work. There are skin clinics that can scan your skin and actually see a few millimetres under the skin to determine if the spot is suspicious and whether it needs to be cut out.

Remember that not all skin cancers have to be treated with surgery with treatments like creams, shaves, scraping, light treatment (PDT), and freezing. The other key is that if your doctor is cutting off lots of spots, the pickup rate for skin cancers should be around 50 per cent overall as shown by research in North Queensland. So if you are paying for lots of cutting to be done, keep an eye out for how many are actually “cancer”. The non-cancerous ones usually do not need to be cut off so you are wasting your time and money.

The best insurance is for you and your partner to check each other’s skin every month. You don't need to know what skin cancer looks like, but if you are regularly checking each other, you will notice any obvious changes. Skin cancers can be any colour, shape, flat, lumps, blotches, hollows, ulcers - the only consistent thing is that they will change progressively every month. Also make sure that you have a full body skin check with a skin doctor once every year. Early detection saves lives!

“Around 20 per cent of pre-schoolers, and one in twenty children under the age of ten will still wet the bed,” Dr Scelwyn said.

“A small number of older children, teens and adults still do too. It’s important for parents to remember that it’s not a psychological problem, a disease, or even an allergic response. Bedwetting is all about bladder control and some children just take longer to develop this skill than others,” he said.

So what can be done about it? Dr Scelwyn says supporting your child is critical.

“Work with them. Always use a mattress protector to minimise the effects on the child’s bed and get them to help you remake the bed when they wet it. Give them praise in the morning if they wake up with a dry bed, instead of punishing them or yelling at them when they wet the bed,” Dr Scelwyn said.

He says a common system is called the pad and bell method, which can be prescribed by your family doctor.

“It’s a simple system – the child wears a pad which, when it becomes wet, rings a bell to wake them up. Within a couple of weeks your child’s bladder control will improve until they are waking up themselves to go to the toilet.”

As a parent, it’s important to see the light at the end of the tunnel – bedwetting is a normal part of your child’s development, and most of them stop as they grow up. If you do have concerns, talk to your family doctor or a paediatrician.

Dr Uri Scelwyn is a GP at Omega Health Medical Centre in Manoora. The Medical Centre is open until late every day of the year and has a range of experienced GPs for you to choose from to be your own family doctor. You can make an appointment online at www.omegahealth.com.au or by calling 4053 7911.

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WELL -BEING RAISING CONFIDENT ADULTS Imagine your child growing up to be a confident young adult, being able to trust in their decisions and following through with assurance. Imagine they are happy, in a role that fills them with joy, in positive relationships and living life to the fullest. Are you hoping and wishing this will happen or doing something about it? You can increase your chances of achieving this goal by implementing change right now.

ACKNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S GIFTS Each person is born with talents, strengths and gifts. If a parent acknowledges and nurtures these by allowing their child to explore them more, then the chances of living an authentic life is increased. How do you do this?

• Observe your child at play. Notice what makes your child happy.

• Give your child ample opportunities to do what they love without any pressure for it to “become something”.

Just by bringing attention to it and allowing them to experience it will inspire them - a love of dancing doesn’t necessarily mean they will become a professional dancer but it could mean managing stress after work.

BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL Did you know your child is soaking in all your behaviours and habits at a subconscious level – the way you communicate, the way you approach life’s challenges, the way you live your life? Look at yourself: Would you like your child growing up to live the way you do? Are you on the right path? Start being the person you want your child to be: confident and happy! What can you do to be the best person you can be?

COACH THEM WITH LIFE LESSONS “Telling” your child what to do as they grow up doesn’t teach them anything. Being able to coach teaches your child to use their mind and make decisions confidently with understanding. This develops independence. How? Ask quality questions: • If you make this decision, what will it affect?

• Is your decision the right thing to do? Why/why not?

Enjoy bringing out the best in your child to be a confident happy adult!

Deborah Storer runs Backstreet Mentoring and is passionate about inspiring and empowering people to re-ignite their passion for life through mentoring, presenting and programs. Find out more at www.backstreetmentoring.com.au

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JUST DON’T SUGAR COAT IT!

BY Simone Kay As you open the fridge and review the chocolate that is gifted with the Easter season, STOP! You already know that sugar is not good for you.

• It is a cause of type 2 diabetes • It is more addictive than high grade narcotics • It can toxify the liver and cause a myriad of health problems • It increases your body’s propensity to store fat Something of which you may be unaware is that sugar degrades the connective tissues in the body.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Your connective tissue, your

fascia, is the power source of your body’s movement.

The myofascial nervous system is up to nine times faster than the central nervous system. Healthy fascia gives you strength and confidence to do the fun things in life - run, jump, dance and play. Eat sugar and your supportive connective tissues will fall down like a pair of pre worn stockings.

For healthy fascia stay well hydrated: supplement your water with a little splash of coconut water and a squeeze of fresh lime for flavour. Drink plenty. Maintain a diet healthy in good oils - regular intake of avocado, salmon and nuts is ideal. Move your whole body in a variety of ways to continually strengthen the quality of your connective tissues.

Fascia needs to contract and relax in lots of different directions to make you movement strong. This means variety when it comes to exercise. Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to healthy movement for healthy tissue, nothing could be more true.

Understanding what your fascia is and how it works can be key to managing lower back pain, shoulder, knee and other joint pain. Seek the guidance of a professional and take control of this part of your fitness and health journey.

If, like me, you still want to eat cake, I recommend Oskar’s Healing Cafe or The Paleo Cafe, where delicious sugar free ingredients will keep you happy and healthy while you love your tissues and your tummy at the same time.

Simone is a Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor and Movement Coach with a specialty in postnatal movement and fitness coaching.

The advice in this article is of a general nature and every individual will have different needs. Always consult your doctor before commencing any exercise program.

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Ambeau Sport and Rec at the Dive Career Centre has been operating in Cairns since 2004 and is the region’s most unique dive centre, offering a variety of courses for all levels of diver.

The newest offering is a fun half day snorkelling class, which encourages families who live in the Cairns region to get interactive and explore the reef.

The program is aimed at building confidence in children and families can then choose to go on to join the Reef Magic club, which offers monthly group reef trips, snorkel gatherings and social barbecues. When joining the Reef Magic club families receive 40 percent off all brochure prices.

Should the kids get hooked on the fun, take it to the next level with the Scuba Rangers - a diving program for kids eight to 12 years. This group is all full of fun and excitement, the children learn how to scuba dive and learn light physic about the body and the environment, pool and water safety - all

skills an adult would have to cover in a diving course. Dive instructor Amanda McCormack, who owns Ambeau Sport and Rec at the Dive Career Centre along with husband Beau, said she likes to teach this age group by repetition with workbook games and activities as well as pool skills.

“This group gets to scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef four times a year with their scuba diver instructor!”

Teens in the 12-15 year age group do not require as much supervision in the water after certification and are able to take part in social diving provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian or qualified dive leader.

Ambeau Sport and Rec also offers courses that may be of interest to older teens - perhaps they’ve finished school and don’t know what to study but love the water and the reef?

Have they ever thought of becoming a dive instructor? Qualifications in

this area can set older teens up for a career they’ll love and provide an opportunity to travel.

Amanda said over the 10 years of scuba teaching, leading, coaching, building kids confidence and leading young adults into a job and a career, sometimes she and Beau had to pinch themselves.

“We are living a dream life. We get to do something active and fun, in the outdoors and teach the safety of diving to all ages and skill levels, giving purpose to your snorkelling and diving experience.”

“We get to take people snorkelling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef and learn about the Eco system and this amazing environmental wonder we have on our doorstep,” she said.

For more information contact Beau: 0428 661 736 or Amanda: 0411 612 442 or email info@ambeausport.com

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TALKING TO YOUR BABY STORY Jenna Mottin Speech Pathologist at TalkNQ Speech Pathology

Ever wondered how babies learn to talk and when they should start talking? Language is the key to your baby’s communication development.

Children learn to speak by being spoken to. Through play, children are able to learn about themselves and the world around them which is fundamental in developing communication and social skills.

Regular play is a simple and easy way to support the development of your baby’s communication and allows you to have fun together!

of two, children have a huge jump in the amount of words that they are saying and will have a vocabulary of around 50 words. It is around this time that children will start combining two words together e.g. ‘up mummy’ or ‘daddy home’. By three years of age, children are using sentences of 3-4 words that can be understood by unfamiliar listeners.

As a parent you are your baby’s favourite toy. Your baby will love playing with you. It is important that you make time each and every day to play with your baby. Play doesn’t always have to be sitting on the bedroom floor surrounded by toys.

Play can be included when bathing your baby, when feeding your baby or when grocery shopping.

• Place emphasis on words for objects that are commonly use in your baby’s world (For example, if in the bath you might emphasis the word ‘duck’ when playing with the rubber ducks).

So, what’s typical for early communication development? Before their first birthday, most babies are interested in watching your face closely, respond to you imitating them, playing with sounds (babbling) and words, responding to their name and some basic commands and participating in action songs.

Most babies say their first words between 12-18 months of age.

It is okay for these words to not sound exactly how they should. For example ‘ba’ for ball. Before the age

TIPS FOR TALKING WITH YOUR BABY INCLUDE: • Talking to your baby often and speaking slowly, clearly and simply.

• Repeat the same words in the same situations often. (For example, if you are hanging clothes on the line with your baby name the clothing and use the word ‘up’, ‘shirt up’, ‘socks up’).

• Imitate sounds that baby makes.

• Take turns when you are talking and playing (just like you would when having a conversation).

This will allow your baby to have the opportunity to speak.

TIPS FOR PLAYING WITH YOUR BABY INCLUDE: • Creating opportunities for your baby to play with other children. It may

be with the neighbour’s baby or going to the local library.

• Watch what your baby does with toys and copy their actions/sounds.

• Sing and make music with your baby. Singing nursery rhymes over and over again with your baby will help them learn language.

TIPS FOR INTERACTING WITH YOUR BABY THROUGH SHARING BOOKS: • Making books part of your daily routine is incredibly important.

You might decide that you will read a book with your baby every night before bed.

• Choose books with big, bright pictures. Books that allow the baby to feel different textures or have pop up pictures are great and very engaging.

• Point to and name objects, animals and people in books.

• Read your baby’s favourite books time and time again. This will allow them to become familiar with the words in the books and they will eventually be able to join in with the reading.

If you have any concerns about your child’s early communication development, it is best to seek help early rather than taking a ‘wait and see’ approach. A speech pathologist can assist to either set your mind at ease or suggest ways to assist your child in their early development.

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WHAT'S ON April EASTER FAMILY BOWLING OFFERS (Ends 6th April) Go Bowling Cairns 4053 3497 / Cost / Family

Wednesday 1 JIMMY CLIFF Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

Saturday 4 MEET THE EASTER BUNNY Raintrees Shopping Centre 4032 1357 11.00am / Free / Family

Thursday 2 BEADING Craft n Sewing Studio - Piccones Shopping Village www.craftnsewing.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Adult

EASTER BUNNY AND FRIEND - FREE EASTER EGGS Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 10.00am / Free / Family

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Event and BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Refer Webpage / Cost / Family

Tuesday 7 HOLIDAY STORYTIME - ALL THINGS 'C' Gordonvale Library 4044 3778 10.30am / Free / Family

THE BOOK OF LIFE Event and BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Refer Webpage / Cost / Family

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 11.00am / Free / Family

TINKERBELL - LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST Event and BCC Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Refer Webpage / Cost / Family

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EASTER BUNNY AND FRIEND - FREE EASTER EGGS Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 4.00pm / Free / Family

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP- EXOTIC BIRD SCULPTURE, AGES 6 -12 Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10:00am / Cost / Kids

Friday 3 HOLIDAY FUN AT THE VILLAGE Historic Village Herberton www.historicvillageherberton.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family (ends 19/4)

CREATING WITH RECYCLABLES GORDONVALE LIBRARY 4044 3778 10.30am / Free / Family

"DUTCHY PICKS EASTER BUNNY AND FRIENDS ON THURSDAY 2ND AT 4PM" CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 11.00am / Free / Family

Thursday 9 SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - EASTER BASKETS, AGES 6 -12 Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10:00am / Cost / Kids CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 11.00am / Free / Family

Friday 10 KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENPIN BOWLING PARTY Go Bowling Cairns 4053 3497 5.00pm / Cost / Kids SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP- EASTER CUPCAKES, AGES 8 -16 Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10:00am / Cost / Kids FAIRY POPPELINA STORYTIME Smithfield Library 4044 3711 10:30am / Cost / Family LEGO AND STORY WRITING City Library 4044 3720 10.30am / Free / Family

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 11.00am / Free / Family MONDOS UNPLUGGED - LIVE MUSIC Mondo Cairns (Under the Hilton) www.facebook.com/Mondo.Cairns 5.30pm / Free / Family SLEEPING BEAUTY (Performed by Moscow Ballet) Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

Saturday 11 TABLETOP GAMES DAY Stratford Library 4044 3733 9.30am / Free / Family

Sunday 12 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Adult REEF CITY ROLLERGIRLS NEW SKATER INTAKE Pirate Ship, Cairns Esplanade info@reefcityrollergirls.com 4.00pm / Free / Adult

Monday 13 SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP- WOOLLEN EASTER BASKETS, AGES 2 - 6 Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 / 10:00am / Cost / Kids

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WHAT'S ON April SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS LIVE APPEARANCE (Also appears at 12pm and 1pm) Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 11.00am / Free / Family

Tuesday 14 SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - SCREEN PRINTED PORTRAITS, AGES 8 -12 Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10:00am / Cost / Kids

Friday 17 DONAVON FRANKENREITER Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

COOKING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS 10+ City Library / 4044 3720 11.00am / Cost / Family

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - STRING HANGING ARTWORKS, AGES 6 -12 Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10:00am / Cost / Kids

Wednesday 15 SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - EXOTIC BIRD SCULPTURE, AGES 6 -12 Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10:00am / Cost / KIds

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS LIVE APPEARANCE (Also appears at 12pm and 1pm) Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 11.00am / Free / Family

CURATOR TALK- EVER PRESENT: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM QAG'S COLLECTION Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 6.00pm / Free / Adult

Saturday 18 LANIE LANE Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.15pm / Cost / Adult

LEGO MANIA Babinda Library 4067 1112 10.30am / Free / Family SAND ART - JURASSIC ADVENTURE Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Free / Family

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THE A GAME - MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP Tanks Art Centre l.tennant@cairns.qld.gov.au 1.00pm / Free / Adult EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT SUSAN DOHERTY: INTUIT Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 2.00pm / Free / Family

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"MARK PICKS LANIE LANE ON SATURDAY 18TH AT 7.15PM" ROLLER DERBY BOUT - REEF CITY ROLLERGIRLS Fred Moule Pavillion, Cairns Show Grounds info@reefcityrollergirls.com 6.00pm / Cost / Family SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS LIVE APPEARANCE (Also appears at 12pm and 1pm) Stockland Cairns 4054 3066 11.00am / Free / Family

Sunday 19 ONE DAY MINDFUL MAMMA HYPNOBIRTHING CLASS Stratford Community Hall 0420 504 421 (Zoe Strickland) 9.30am / Cost / Adult

Monday 20 JIM JEFFERIES AUSTRALIAN TOUR Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Adult “MISS TUTU” DANCE & GYMNASTICS CLASSES Edmonton PCYC 4045 6540 10.45am / Cost / Kids

Tuesday 21 PATCHWORK/SEWING Craft n Sewing Studio - Piccones Shopping Village www.craftnsewing.com.au 5.30pm / Cost / Adult

Thursday 23 BEADING Craft n Sewing Studio - Piccones Shopping Village www.craftnsewing.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Adult

Friday 24 PATCHWORK/SEWING Craft n Sewing Studio - Piccones Shopping Village www.craftnsewing.com.au 9.30am / Cost / Adult “MISS TUTU” DANCE & GYMNASTICS CLASSES Edmonton PCYC 4045 6540 10.45am / Cost / Kids TARA TIBA Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Adult

Saturday 25 EAT CLEAN, LIVE WILD - SEMINAR & MINI EXPO (Suitable for Adults & Teens) Cairns Junior Eisteddford Hall 67-71 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill www.barefootkitchens.com.au 0408 747 8244 3.00pm / Cost / Family ANZAC DAY Various Services throughout the Region www.pakmag.com.au/cairnswhatson Free / Family

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Monday 27 PLAY SCHOOL LIVE IN CONCERT - ONCE UPON A TIME (Bookings Essential) Pullman Cairns International Grand Ballroom www.kidspromotions.com.au 12.00pm / Cost / Family

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Thursday 30 BEADING Craft n Sewing Studio - Piccones Shopping Village www.craftnsewing.com.au 10.00am / Cost / Adult

Wednesday 29 PATCHWORK/SEWING Craft n Sewing Studio - Piccones Shopping Village www.craftnsewing.com.au 9.30am / Cost / Adult

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REGULAR Markets ATHERTON MARKETS

Held on first Saturday of the month from 7am to 12 noon at Platypus Park, Herberton Road, Atherton

ESPLANADE MARKETS

Every Saturday from 8am to 4pm at the Lagoon, Cairns

HERBERTON

Held monthly every third Sunday from 7.00am to noon, at the Wondecla Sports Ground

HOLLOWAYS BEACH MARKETS Held 2nd Sunday of the month at the Holloways Beach Foreshore

INDOOR MARKETS

Every 2nd Sunday at Merriland Hall (Robert St) from 7am to 12pm

LIONS CLUB OF ATHERTON YUNGABURRA

Held 4th Saturday of the month from 7.30am to 12.30pm at Bruce Jones Park Yungaburra

MALANDA

MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA MARKETS

Held 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (Except December - 13/12/15 and 20/12/15) from 9am to 3pm at the Mount Sheridan Plaza

NORTHERN BEACHES SCOUTS MARKETS

Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 7.30 - 12.30pm at the Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park)

Held every 2nd Saturday of the month at Leisure Park Road, Smithfield, 8am-12pm

NIGHT MARKETS

PORT DOUGLAS MARKETS

Every Day from 5pm to 11pm at 71-75 The Esplanade (Opposite the Lagoon)

Every Sunday from 8am to 2pm at Anzac Park

RAVENSHOE

Held 4th Sunday of the month 8am to 12noon at Tumoulin Railway Station

RUSTY'S MARKETS

Every Friday/Saturday 5am to 6pm and every Sunday from 5am to 3pm

TANKS ART CENTRE MARKETS

Last Sunday of the month (April to November excluding August) from 9am to 2pm at the Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill

TOLGA

Held 1st Sunday of the month at Morrow Park Racecourse from 7am to 12noon

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REGULAR Events CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS TUE, THURS, FRI, SAT > Tiny Tots / 9am to 12pm / $7 FRI > Milo In2Cricket (Term Times) 4.30pm / From $35 for 9 weeks WED > In2Soccer (Term Times - 3+ Years) 4.15pm / From $40 for 10 weeks WED, THURS, FRI (EXCEPT GOOD FRI) > MultiSport Madness (School Holidays School Age Children) 1pm to 3pm / $7 THURS > Ladies Netball / 9.30am & 10.15am / $13 (includes entry to Tiny Tots for One Child)

TRINITY SPORTING CLUB MON > Playtime with Peppa and Dora / 9.15am / $10 MON > Musictime with Elmo 10.15am / $10 MON > Pirate & Fairy Dance Party 11.15am / $10

EDMONTON PCYC WED > Playtime with Peppa and Dora / 9.15am / $10 WED > Musictime with Elmo 10.15am / $10 WED > Pirate & Fairy Dance Party 11.15am / $10

CAIRNS FOOTBALL & SPORTING CLUB TUE > Playtime with Peppa and Dora 9.15am / $10 TUE > Musictime with Elmo 10.15am / $10 TUE > Pirate & Fairy Dance Party 11.15am / $10 SAT > Move & Groove with Elsa (Frozen) / 9.15am / $10 SAT > Twinkle Toes Ballerinas 10.15am / $10 SAT > Hip Hop Fun / 11.15am / $10 SAT > Singalong Class / 12.15pm / $10

12pm to 2.30pm MON, TUE, THURS, FRI > After School Skate / 2.30pm to 4pm

CAZALYS KIDS CLUB THURS – FRIDAY > 6pm to 9pm SAT – SUN > 12 to 2pm & 6 to 9pm

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City Library > 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30-11am LEGO MANIA: Manunda Library > Fridays during school term, 3:30-4:30pm Smithfield Library > Fridays during school term, 3:30-4:30pm

GO BOWLING

MONDAY READ CLUB: Smithfield Library > Mondays during school term :3:30-4:30pm

TUE, WED, THURS > General Bowling 9am to 10pm MON > General Bowling 12pm to 8.30pm FRI, SAT > General Bowling 9am to 11pm SUN > General Bowling / 10am start

Gordonvale Library > Thursdays during school term, 3:30-4:30pm Earlville Library > 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30-4:30pm Edmonton Library > 3rd Thursday of the month, 3:30-4:30pm

MONDO CAFÉ BAR & GRILL TUE > Family Entertainment / 5.30pm

LIBRARIES

FULLER SPORTS EDMONTON

STORYTIMES: Edmonton Library > 1st Thursday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

EVERY NIGHT > Half Price Kids Meals (When dining between 5 and 6) 5.00pm

Manunda Library > 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

YORKEYS KNOB COMMUNITY CENTRE - WATTLE STREET

Gordonvale Library > 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

Stratford Library > 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am City Library > 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

Babinda Library > 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

Smithfield Library > 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am Earlville Library > 4th Thursday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

FRI NIGHTS > Top 40 Skate 7pm to 10pm SAT NIGHTS > Retro Skate 7pm to 10pm MON TO FRI > General Skate

BABY RHYME TIMES: Earlville Library > 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11am

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Manunda Library > 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11am

SUN > Every Sunday 1pm-6pm FREE ENTRY / LOCALS* - $169 Bungy Jump, Including annual pass for $10 Bungy Jumps! / LOCALS* - $99 Minjin Swing / FREE Live Music / FREE Jumping Castle / FREE Face Painting 2-4pm / Licensed Bar / Every week there is a different Live Music – Band or DJ on site

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Stratford Library > 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:30-11am

Smithfield Library > 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:30-11am

MON > (During School Terms) Yorkeys Knob Playgroup / 9.30am / $3

ST MARGARETS CHURCH - AUMULLER ST FRI > (During School Terms) Little Peoples Playgroup / 9.30am / $2.50

FRESHWATER MASONIC HALL - 90 LE GRANDE ST FRI > (During School Term) Natures Child Friday Playgroup (0-5 Years) 10.00am to 12.30pm / $4

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE MON > Sahaja Yoga Meditation 7am / Lagoon Lawn MON > Seniors Steady Steps 9.30am / Fogarty Park MON > Beach Volleyball 5.30pm / Volleyball Courts TUE > Boxfit / 7am / Fogarty Park TUE > Rock Climbing / 5pm Bouldering Park WED > Tai Chi / 6.30am / Main Plaza WED > Mumbalates 9.30am / Fogarty Park WED > Aqua Zumba 5.30pm / Lagoon THURS > Pilates / 6.30am Lagoon Deck THURS > Fitness Playground 5.30pm / Lagoon Cafe FRI > Soul Motion Yoga 6.30am / Lagoon Deck FRI > Zumba Fitness 5.30pm / Fogarty Park SAT > Park Run 7am / Northern Funship SAT > Aqua Aerobics 8.30am / Lagoon

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB CAIRNS SUN > Kids Disco’s at Brothers 3:30pm - 6pm, open to kids aged 3-12 years old

PHYXME PHYSIO WED > Guided Meditation with Zoe Strickland Drop In Sessions weekly on 8 April from 6.45pm - 7.45pm / 1 hour $15 In the Pilates studio at Phyxme Physio Picciones Shopping Village, Pease Street / Call 4053 4343 for more information.

ENTERTAINMENT

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CAIRNS CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2015 Cairns Children’s Festival 2015 is a giant, one day program and all-of-site event, chock full of fun for all the family, to celebrate and support learning, play, curiosity and discovery for children and their families on Mother’s Day at Tanks Arts Centre.

This year’s festival feature event is THE LISTIES, Australia’s most sought after kids’ comedians, and a laugh out loud, double act that’s fun for the entire family (even Dads)!

TANK 4, the TINKERING TANK will house a variety of active and passive play opportunities for children, starting with the giant ROCKET-A-MAZE WORLD, where kids and their families will move through a cardboard maze of rockets to a recycled alien world.

Everything "Out of this World" is the thematic focus this year, with awesome events and activities, and one heck of a giant ROVING BUBBLE MACHINE! In 2015, Cairns Festival wants everyone to get involved in making the Grand Parade a magical night, so drop by the LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP and make a lantern to be part of a special evening for the entire community.

Close by, prepare to test your skill at the PAPER PLANE LAUNCH PAD, where everyone’s invited to make a paper plane (using recycled paper!) and see how far it goes down the Ampitheatre – you might even hit a planet!

Market stalls, including food and refreshment will be available and in the old Pumphouse you’ll find a Parent's Room for all those parenting needs.

DATE: Sunday 10 May 2015 TIME: THE LISTIES SHOW from 10am-1pm COST: Adult and children 3-17 years $20 (under 3 free) Group 4+ $70 ($17.50 per ticket) Rest of site is FREE (Gold coin donation for Tank 4 THE TINKERING TANK plus Tank 3 THE GALAXY TANK) NOTE: Parents / guardians must remain with their children throughout the day

DATE: 27 April 2015 LOCATION: Pullman Cairns International TIME: 12.00pm TICKETS: kidspromotions.com.au (From $19.80) Australia's longest running television program Play School will tour nationally with their brand new show Once Upon a Time.

Nursery rhyme characters will magically come to life in this exciting new production.

Join Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and Humpty as they travel through an enchanting adventure filled with stories, songs and dance.

For your chance to WIN tickets to the show keep an eye on PakMag's Facebook page.

ANZAC DAY DATE: On April 25 Australia marks the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli.

Cairns Regional Council are holding several ANZAC Day commemoration events including the Dawn Parade at 3.50am (assembling at the Martyn St Cemetery) and the Dawn Parade at the Cairns RSL at the Esplanade/Cenotaph from 5.30am. There are also various commemorative services at Babinda, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Stratford and Trinity Beach.

To view all the dawn services in the Cairns Region visit www.pakmag.com.au/cairnswhatson

HISTORIC VILLAGE HERBERTON WIN PIONEER WEEKEND The Historic Village Herberton will be holding a Pioneer Weekend on May 2-3. A visit to the village is like stepping back in time and showcases an era that is long gone.

PakMag have FIVE family passes to visit Historic Village Herberton for the Pioneer Weekend. For your chance to WIN one of these passes visit www.pakmag.com.au

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EASTER CRAFT!

EASTER EGG HUNT It’s become an activity loved by young and old - the Easter Egg hunt! It’s also a great idea to get the kids outside and active before indulging in all of that chocolate.

Here are some ideas from the PakMag team to make your hunt memorable.

THEME YOUR HUNT! An alphabet theme could have kids trying to match upper and lower case letters written on the eggs they find to ‘win’ a special prize. A colour theme (for example, littlies collect all the blue eggs while the older kids can search for red - or girls can search for pink while the boys search for green). This will mean the younger kids have as much chance of collecting eggs as their elder siblings and also foster a spirit of camaraderie between the kids rather than competition - with children helping others gather the eggs they’re not entitled to.

Older kids love the idea of a treasure hunt complete with map or riddles and clues to find their eggs. There are lots of ideas for this on platforms like Pinterest if you’re like most parents and pressed for time!

For youngsters, make bunny prints to place near the hiding place of each egg to give them an easy hint as to where an egg is hidden.

TIPS: Buy more eggs than you think you'll need - and buy quality eggs over cheapies. Chances are, you’ll end up eating just as many as the kids!

Think about the ages of the children involved. If the ages vary consider having it in stages so that the youngest get to go first. Otherwise you will have a couple of 12 year olds with overflowing baskets and twenty toddlers in tears.

Watch out for the sugar rush that will inevitably kick in not long thereafter.

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SUNDAY APRIL 5

EASTER CRAFT

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PAPER PLATE PRINT BUNNY 2 PAPER PLATES, WHITE CARDBOARD, PAINT, GOOGLE EYES, PIPE CLEANERS, COTTON WOOL, GLUE / TAPE, SCISSORS

CRAFT ONE

INSTRUCTIONS With two paper plates (1 regular-sized and 1 dessert-sized) glue cotton wool to cover surface of both plates. Paint child's feet and hands and place on white cardboard (Wash child's hands and feet straight away).

Allow painted cardboard to dry. When dry cut out cardboard around the prints.

Tape or glue body and head together to make the main body of the bunny. Tape or glue footprints to the bottom of the body and handprints on the head for ears.

Paint a bunny nose on the middle of the head and add facial features to create a bunny face using google eyes and pipe cleaners.

CRAFT TWO

BUNNY BUTT COOKIES 2 CUPS FLOUR, 1/2 CUP ICING SUGAR, 225 G BUTTER (DO NOT USE MARGARINE), 1 CONTAINER FROSTING (BETTY CROCKER BRAND), PINK GEL FOOD COLOR, IF DESIRED, 22 MINIATURE MARSHMALLOWS, ASSORTED SIZE CANDY SPRINKLES

INSTRUCTIONS Heat oven to 180째C. Cream butter and icing sugar. Add flour, mix well. Roll out and cut into desired shapes, place on parchment paper.

Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap. Cut cookie dough into 33 slices. Cut 11 slices into 4 equal wedges; shape each wedge into ovals for bunny feet. Place cookie dough slices and bunny feet on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. In medium microwavable bowl, stir frosting and 1 to 3 drops pink food color until well blended.

CRAFT THREE

To make bunny butt, frost 1 whole cookie slice and 2 bunny feet with frosting. Place bunny feet on bottom of cookie as shown in photo. Place 1 marshmallow in center of each cookie for tail. Decorate bunny paws with candy sprinkles. Repeat with remaining cookie slices and bunny feet.

TOILET PAPER ROLL BUNNY TOILET PAPER ROLLS, GLUE, PAINT, GOOGLE EYES, SCISSORS, BLACK MARKER, WHITE PEN, COTTON BALL

INSTRUCTIONS Cut 2cm approx. strips out of the toilet paper rolls for the ears. Paint the toilet paper rolls and strips and allow to dry.

On the side of two strips glue together to make the ears and glue inside the top of the main toilet paper roll of the bunny.

Glue google eyes to the main body to create the face and use the black marker to draw facial features (nose, mouth, whiskers and teeth). Use the white pen to colour in the teeth. Glue a cotton ball on the back of the bunny for a tail.

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EASTER GIFT GUIDE

Easter doesn’t have to be all about the chocolate Easter bunnies and Easter eggs, when in fact there is an array of wonderful Easter gift ideas for baby and kids that will make any little one jump for joy this Easter morning... and you'll also get to avoid the inevitable sugar rush too!

ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE AT WWW.FINLEEANDME.COM.AU

STACKABLE BABY CRAYONS RRP $12.95 Baby crayons that are stackable and help to develop fine motor skills in toddlers. They are also great for colouring, colour recognition and lacing.

In addition, they are better for little ones as they are really hard to break which means less of a choking hazard.

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KINETIC SAND RRP $49.95 Sand… inside… the… house!! If the first thought that went through your head was NO!! Then think again with the amazing Kinetic Sand which is 98% sand and 2% magic. So bring the sand inside to allow your little one a sensory activity that will create hours of endless fun.

Sensory play is important for all children. Sand is a wonderful sensory activity that allows kids to investigate and explore by forming, building, smoothing, slicing, breaking, molding etc. Playing with sand develops children’s fine motor skills while in conjunction working on their creative play skills through imagination.

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SENSORY WATER MARBLES RRP $7.95 Sensory Water Marbles promote learning and development for kids in so many different ways.

From colour, fine motor exploration, sensory play, colour sorting, to science and creative art – the ideas of how to use Sensory Water Marbles is endless.

Sensory Water Marbles are squishy, smooth and have a slight bounce to them when dropped. You can play with them under a light table, in water, on paper, in the bath, outside, with shaving cream or without.

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BEACH STAMPS RRP $21.95 Playing in the sand is one of the best activities you can have your child engage with. It allows for endless hours of open ended play, a wonderful sensory activity and there is nothing better than sand between your toes creating memories.

Create amazing “sand scenes” with these wonderfully designed beach stamps. Beach Stamps allow children to easily create scenes and images on wet sand by simply strapping onto to hands or feet for endless fun at home in the sand box, or a day at the beach.

FITBALLS RRP $59.95 This amazing range is not only adorable, but more importantly has been designed to enhance your child’s fitness levels, core strength, coordination, spatial awareness and balance.

All fitballs are made tough, safe and to outlast the toughest toddler and are suitable for toddlers and children weighing up to 60 kg but should always be used under supervision.

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MAKE A MATCH MEMORY GAME WOODLAND FRIENDS EDITION WIN

RRP $21.95 This little Make a Match Memory Game is compact enough to fit into your purse, backpack, or even your pocket.

The perfect play toy for picnics, play dates, or rainy days, this is a classic, multi-generational game that will be enjoyed time and time again.

There are 20 wooden coins made from all natural wood.

They are sanded to a smooth finish and are soft to the touch. Each set includes 10 pairs of original, whimsical, black ink drawings.

Each image has been hand drawn creating imaginative pictures with character. Adding a finishing touch is a drawstring pouch to collect and pocket the pieces when they are not in use. Each set makes a unique gift for both parents and children to enjoy together.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE STOCKLAND EASTER BUNNY AND FRIEND

DATES / TIMES: Easter Bunny will be popping in to say hello to everyone and handing out free Easter eggs on Thursday April 2 from 4-8pm and Saturday April 4 from 10am-2pm.

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS

DATES / TIMES: Visit Centre Court where we will be hosting Chocolate Workshops from Tuesday April 7 – Friday April 10 from 11am-2pm.

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS

DATES / TIMES: From Thursday April 16 to Saturday April 18 at 11am, 12pm and 1pm there will be in-centre appearances of the Spongebob Squarepants character at Centre Court for the release of The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water 3D in cinemas now.

EASTER TRADING HOURS

GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 3 - CLOSED EASTER SATURDAY APRIL 4 - 9am-5pm EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 5 - 10.30am-4pm EASTER MONDAY APRIL 6 - 10.30am-4pm *Store trading hours may vary.

Please check with individual stores.

CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS

DATES / TIMES: The Tiny Tots Program (for under school aged children) will be running every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except public holidays) from 9am until midday.

COST: $7 per session.

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

COST: $7 per child per session.

DETAILS: www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au for more information or call 4032 2844.

BOOKINGS: No Booking needed, just turn up to 164 Mayers Street, Manunda

THE YOUNG COMPANY SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT TYC

Spin along to TYC for the Awesome Autumn Drama School (5-13years) holiday programs.

PROGRAM 1:

QUIDDITCH CUP: LET THE GAMES BEGIN DATES / TIMES: The four-day program runs from Tuesday April 7 – Friday April 10 from 9am-3pm and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on the10th for friends and family members. The cost for the program is $240* (inc GST) per student.

PROGRAM 2:

MINECRAFT: RETURN OF HEROBRINE The top Executives of Minecraft Incorporated are in a fizzle! Herobrine has returned in the source code and they want him out. Gone, terminated, deleted.

They have a plan. A marketing plan.

DATES / TIMES: The four-day program runs from Monday April 13 – Thursday April 16, 9am-3pm and finishes with a final performance showcase at 2.15pm on the 16th for friends and family members. The cost for the program is $240* (inc GST) per student.

DETAILS: www.theyoungcompany.com.au CALL: TYC on 4041 4066 or EMAIL: info@theyoungcompany.com.au All programs are held at TYC Adventure Theatre, 169 Bunda St, Cairns City.

CRAFT N SEWING STUDIO The Craft and Sewing Studio offers a great variety of School Holiday classes at their studio at Piccones Shopping Village Edge Hill.

APRIL 7 10am / Bling Jewellery Box

2pm / Make a Bracelet

and Earring set APRIL 8 10am / Sew a felt Handbag

2pm / Hama Beads APRIL 9 10am and 2pm

Pirate and Princess Activities APRIL 10 10am / Dreamcatcher

2pm / Mask making APRIL 11 10am / Card making

Quilling for beginners APR 14-16 10am–2pm / Learn to Sew

(three day course) APRIL 17 10am /

Make your own Recipe Book

2pm / Make your own Clock APRIL 18 10am / Mosaic Flower Pots Children eight and under need to have an adult present at all times.

BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential.

DETAILS: Call 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au to book or for more information.

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GO BOWLING

Go Bowling are offering some fantastic deals this School Holidays • EarlyBird Special with $6.50 games if you play before 10am.

• Family Deals (at least one adult in group) Two games each for four people $59 Three games each for four people $75 Each child receives a FREE can of soft drink. Additional people pay extra.

• Kids Party Friday April 10 5-7pm Two hours of bowling just $12 per person.

Glow in the Dark, laser lights, music, fun and games plus prizes.

DETAILS: Go Bowling is open seven days a week from 9am till late. Bookings are essential. All offers are per person and include shoe hire. Call 4053 3497 or visit www.gobowling.com.au/cairns to check out their FAMILY and ECLUB deals.

WORLDCLASS FOOTBALL

World Class Football is running a School Holiday Clinic for six years and up. Offering a creative approach and modern content, creative skills training, ball oriented sessions, age and level specific, dynamic and challenging fun which is stimulating and addictive.

DATES: April 14-16 LOCATION / TIME: Marlin Coast Rangers Park from 9am-12pm LOCATION / TIME: EHUFC’s Tiger Park (behind PCYC) from 3pm-6pm COSTS: $100 per player for three day program (discounts may apply) or $35 per child per individual session.

BOOKINGS: Reservations essential please call 0422 409 335 or 0411 967 917 or email info@worldclassfootball.com.au

BAD FISHY

Have you taken a Jetboat ride on the wild side with Bad Fishy yet?

“KIDS RIDE FOR $29 THIS APRIL” WHEN YOU MENTION PAKMAG. TIME: Rides are available daily at 11.30am and 2pm.

BOOKINGS: Bookings essential visit www.badfishy.com.au or 0499 490 030.

NOTE: Children must be at least 1.2m tall to ride.

CAIRNS WAKE PARK

TIME / DATES: Mon, Wed and Fri from 8.30am - 10am (both weeks).The Kids Holiday Club introduces kids aged 6 - 12 years to knee boarding, wakeboarding and skiing.

COST: $35 per person.

BOOKING: Essential. Call 4038 1304 DETAILS: www.cableskicairns.com.au

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CAZALYS

EASTER FUN AT CAZALYS KIDS CLUB - fun in the kids room every week from Thursday–Friday 6pm-9pm and Saturday/ Sunday 12-2pm and 6-9pm.

APRIL 4: Race Night - Come and enjoy some little races.

APRIL 5: Cookie decorating - for Easter and the Easter egg hunt.

APRIL 9: Party Games - musical bumps, musical statues and limbo.

APRIL 10: Scavenger Hunt APRIL 11: Construction Night - Come and Build your favorite model and use your imagination.

APRIL 12: Group Games - Chocolate Game, Duck Duck Goose, blow ball off table blind folded.

APRIL 16: Construction Night APRIL 17: Race Night - Come and enjoy some little races.

APRIL 18: Movie Night - Free Popcorn and cordial time!

APRIL 19: Arts and Crafts Night APRIL 23: Movie Night - Come and enjoy free popcorn and cordial APRIL 24: Scavenger Night - Pictures around the room, prize for the first person to identify all the pictures.

APRIL 25: Drawing Night - Different textured drawing fun.

APRIL 26: Table top Games - Connect four, card games and Jenga.

CAIRNS CENTRAL

DATES / TIMES: Easter Animal Farm April 4-8 from 10am-4pm at Centre Stage. Visit www.cairnscentral.com.au for additional details.

FNQ HEAT

Easter School Holiday camp for players aged 5-14 years.Every Child who completes the course will receive a certificate and a chance to win prizes through competitions and a display of good sportsmanship.

LOCATION: Woree High School (park at Pool Close) WHEN: Monday 6 – Wednesday 8 April TIME: 9am–12 noon COST: $75 for three days or $30 per day (per child) WHAT TO BRING: playing kit (t-shirt, shorts, socks) soccer boots/trainers and water bottle.

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

GLOWORLD

For some awesome School Holiday entertainment head along to GloWorld and see the roller coaster 9D action movie and Glow in the Dark mini golf.

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DATES / TIMES: School Holiday opening times are 10am–7pm Monday to Friday, 10am -9pm Saturday and 10am – 5pm Sunday.Gloworld also offer a $99 12 month unlimited entry pass and it is the perfect venue for your next birthday event! Gloworld is located behind Red Rooster at the Raintree Shopping Centre.

DETAILS: Call 0477 772 643 or email bookings@gloworldentertainment.com for more information.

CAIRNS GALLERY

There is an abundance of art activities and workshops available throughout April at the Cairns Gallery!

Course details are as follows: EXOTIC BIRD SCULPTURES 6-12 years / April 8th / 10am-12pm / $18 EASTER BASKETS 6-12 years / April 9th / 10am-12pm / $18 EASTER CUPCAKES 8-16 years / April 10th / 10am-2.30pm / $30 WOOLLEN EASTER BASKETS 2-6 years / April 13th / 10am-12pm / $14 SCREEN PRINTED PORTRAITS 8-12 years / April 14th 10am-10.45am / $18 EXOTIC BIRD SCULPTURES 6-12 years / April 15th / 10am-12pm / $18 EASTER BASKETS 6-12 years / April 16th / 10am-12pm / $18 STRING HANGING ARTWORK 6-12 years / April 17th / 10am-12pm / $18 DETAILS: The Cairns Regional Gallery is located at the corner of Abbott and Shields Street, Cairns.

For more information email programs@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au or call 4046 4888.

GECKO’S

Have a child who loves to dance?

DATES / TIMES: Geckos are having an Easter disco on Thursday April 2 from 5:30-7.30pm. Tickets: $10 per child, two kids $18, three kids $26 with lots of games and prizes to win. Come join us for some drama these School Holidays.

THE YOUNG COMPANY is hosting Holiday Drama Fun at Geckos from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 April in the first week then from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April in the second week.

DRAMA CLUB: five years - eight years: 10.30am-12pm and DRAMA STUDIO: nine years - 12yrs: 1-3pm DETAILS: 4092 1181 or visit www.geckosplay.com.au

BRAD HOPE FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS

Free COME and Try Days for anybody that wants to give their awesome Martial Arts a try – wear comfortable clothes, t-shirt and shorts type clothing and bring water! If you sign up after your trial class,

a great discount will apply.

DATES / TIMES: Come and TRY TAEKWONDO DAYS – APRIL 8, 13 and 15. Two class times 9.30 - 11.30am and 1.30pm - 3pm.

DETAILS: call 4038 2633 or visit www.bradhopefma.com.au

LEISURE ISLAND

DATES / TIMES: Super Hero Discos are being held on Friday nights at Leisure Island from 6.30–8.30pm - come dressed as your favourite Superhero!

SATURDAY NIGHT LOCKDOWN – Just $15 per head for one and a half hours of continuous fun.

SUNDAY INDULGENCE – Let Leisure Island look after your kiddies while you shop or have lunch. Kids from seven years and up. $30 per child or $50 for two kids DETAILS: Call 0488 553 743 or visit www.leisureisland.com.au

TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK

Check out the new Tjapukai experience!

The park is offering a Free Child Admission with every paying adult for PakMag readers over the April school holidays. Authentic music, dance, storytelling and interactive activities such as didgeridoo playing, face painting and boomerang throwing are all on offer!

DETAILS: www.tjapukai.com.au or call 4042 9999 for more information.

THE AUSTRALIAN ARMOUR & ARTILLERY MUSEUM

Take a step back in time and be blown away by the largest display of armoured vehicles and artillery pieces in the Southern Hemisphere.

DATES / TIMES: The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum is open seven days from 9:30am-4.30pm. Visit the Museum during the Easter School Holiday period and take your PakMag voucher to receive 15 percent off the advertised entry. The Museum is located at 1145 Kamerunga Road (next to Skyrail).

DETAILS: 4038 1665 for more information.

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Repurpose an old drawer with a coat of pastel paint on the face of the drawer. Fix to the wall (making sure it is mounted on a stud or use a wallmate product) beside the bed to create a modern and unusual bedside table!

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TEENAGER'S SANCTUARY Teenagers like their space.

And they know what they like. Teen rooms need to be practical, yet cozy at the same time. A desk and study area is almost a necessity, particularly if you have an older teen who requires a place to do homework and study.

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STORY Carly Hammersley A teenager’s bedroom is often not just a room but a sanctuary for them to study, gossip with their friends and generally hide from the outside world. If you have younger children as well as a teenager, think of their space as a refuge away from the rest of your home.

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Invading a teen’s room can be akin to trespass or even treason in their books. So interfering in the decor in their rooms could, understandably, also be held in the utmost contempt.

Luckily we have some ideas that teens will find so cool, they won’t mind where they came from!

04. LOTUS HANGING CHAIR (Equator Homewares) (RRP $489)

STORAGE You may be surprised at just how much stuff teenagers have - make sure their room has plenty of storage.

Shadow and storage boxes, which now come in funky geometrical shapes and natural timbers (tip: check out the hex ones!), are on trend at the moment and there’s something available to suit every price range (from Kmart to high-end Scandinavian designer Bloomingville). These boxes are not just an attractive decor item, but a place where teens can display trinkets and valuables.

HANGING CHAIRS Somewhere comfy to curl up with a book, headphones and chill out (is that the terminology these days?) - and did I mention it HANGS? What is not to love?

If you have the space, these chairs are the epitome of cool and will win your teen some serious cred with their friends too. If you’re not DIY inclined, it may be worthwhile talking to a builder

or carpenter about installing a hanging chair. Plasterboard will obviously not hold the weight of the chair AND a growing teenager so it will need to be mounted on a ceiling joist to avoid damage - to ceiling, chair and teenager!

WALL ART From inspirational typography prints to personalised wall art, teens love to express themselves creatively and funky prints seem to have (thankfully) replaced the trend of plastering walls with favourite Hollywood hunks that most of us will recall from our own teen years.

LIGHTING Think carefully about the lighting in your teen’s space. Many teens are known for their love of sleeping in and retreating to their rooms. A variety of lighting options will give them flexibility and ensure they’re also working in a well-lit space if studying into the evening.

Task lighting, such as a table lamp on a bedside table, is a great idea if you have a bookworm who likes to read in bed. A table or floor lamp directing light onto a desk area is also worthwhile, particularly if the main ceiling light in the bedroom does not direct light onto this work area.

COLOUR Teens will often have very set ideas when it comes to the colour scheme of their rooms. Rather than butting heads over this - work with it. As a 16 year old, I would have happily painted my bedroom black from floor to ceiling if I’d been allowed to! While most parents will, understandably, not want to make that kind of commitment, monochrome rooms are on trend right now and pack a design punch that a teenager will love. Keep the walls crisp white and decorate with black and white accessories (think cushions, throws, lighting, rugs and artwork). If in contrast your teen likes bold and bright colours, you can do the same. Walls don’t have to be loud and overpowering - keeping the walls neutral and tying in decor with a colour scheme also means that designs can be chopped and changed as your teen grows older and their tastes inevitably grow with them.

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06. WASHINGTON 2 IN 1 METAL DESK LAMP - BLUE (Target) (RRP $32.00)

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Surprise Mum this Mother’s Day with a personalised message in PakMag’s May edition!

Keep it s imple wit h $10 for personali a sed mes sage only OR Go all ou t with $2 0 for a personali sed message and a ph oto.

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Teenagers love to be involved in decorating their own bedroom. I was ecstatic as a teenager when I was allowed to not only pick the colour, but paint my own bedroom walls, with Dad’s supervision. I have braver parents than I realise! So maybe start small…..

Geometric shelving, particularly hexagon shelves resembling a honeycomb pattern continue to be a popular storage trend. As well as providing functional storage for small trinkets and jewellery, they are funky and look great as a feature. However, they can be expensive to buy and difficult to DIY without the right tools.

So, with the concept of geometric shapes in mind, consider dressing up something existing – a shape such as a circle – which can be arranged on the wall in a similar manner to hexagon shelving.

These circular shelves have been made using inexpensive bamboo steamers. To take the DIY trend further, consider painting the individual steamers.

This also doubles as a great DIY project for teenagers – the walls can wait.

Consider spray painting an entire steamer or take the geometric trend further and add triangular paint work to the steamer by sectioning off portions using painters tape.

The steamers featured have been made using a mixture of acrylic paint and spray paint. Whatever you have at home will be suitable, however,

the paint may require a few coats as it can be absorbed into the bamboo.

The colours chosen reflect the changing style of the season. Copper and gold are still strong, however pastel shades are surpassing the fluoro trend of seasons past. When it comes to the room of a teenager, as always, individual style reigns.

Some things never change!

DIY PRODUCTS Bamboo Steamers, $5 - $10 Woolworths Craft Paint, $2.55 Bunnings Spray Paint, $3 - $15 Bunnings

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BY Rachel Whymark Cairns Regional Council and JCU are collaborating for a sustainable extravaganza, kicking off with the EcoFiesta on the May 31 between 10am and 4pm.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

BY SOPHIE BARRETT, CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL My kids love to play in the backyard. It is a place where they can explore their world, connect with nature, grow plants and vegetables and learn about their natural environment.

HEALTHY GARDENS There is nothing as wonderful as watching a child observing a butterfly or bird, fully present in that moment. You can encourage these amazing creatures by planting native trees and shrubs that attract local butterflies, birds and other animals. Try Aristolochia tagala for the Cairns Birdwing or Melicope elleryana and Melicope rubra for the Ulysses butterfly.

Your backyard can be a great teaching tool to learn more about the value of native plants and how activities in your garden can impact on the wider ecosystem: • Learn about the 12 common garden plants to avoid which can dominate local vegetation, displace native animals and choke waterways on Council’s Green Thumb website.

• Avoid pesticides and herbicides in the garden as they can be harmful to some birds and frogs and can also pollute stormwater runoff from the garden.

• Remember all water ways lead to the reef including creeks, rivers, stormwater drains and drainage easements. You can educate your kids about this by pointing out these waterways and making sure that you do not throw garden waste or weeds into these places.

GARDENS AS FOOD Involve the kids in growing organic fruit and vegetables to provide nutritious fresh food. They can start their own compost heap or worm farm to feed the garden with the added benefit of reducing the amount of waste that goes into your bin. Include a rainwater tank close by so they can water the garden.

CATS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PESTS Indian Myna birds have been declared the second greatest threat to Australia’s native birds after land clearing. You can help reduce the spread of Indian Myna birds by restricting access to your pet’s food and reducing nesting options by blocking holes in roof and eaves. Join a local Myna bird trapping program. Traps are available from Cairns Men’s Shed at www.cairnsmenshed.org.

When our Burmese cat, “Oliver Winderblast” joined the family we made the decision to keep him indoors. You can teach your child to be a responsible pet owner by keeping your cat indoors, particularly at night. It is estimated that 75 million native animals are killed yearly in Australia by cats.

Next time you are out in your garden remember that your kids will be healthier and more content when connected to their natural environment. The benefits to their future wellbeing will be significant as well as gaining a lifelong love of nature that will shape the contribution that they make to the world as adults.

For more ideas on backyard biodiversity and other tips on sustainable living visit Council’s Green Thumb website at www.cairns.qld.gov.au/greenthumb

Hosted at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, this inaugural EcoFiesta will be a fun packed day of activities and information on all aspects of sustainability. It is anticipated that there will be over 60 stands and plenty of free activities for the whole family. If you came to the Sustainable Expo last year, this year’s event will be bigger, better and again LOTS of fun!

Kenick Constructions will be one of the sponsors, and we will have some of our suppliers there too. If you have any questions about sustainable living, there is bound to be someone there on the day that can assist you, and the event is completely free of charge.

Specialising for many years in sustainable living, the National Award winning team at Kenick Constructions will be happy to help you with building your new home, which will be naturally cooler to live in, and save you money on your power bills year on year.

Call Kenick Constructions 4039 3333 for more information or visit our new display home at 3 Hatch Close, Trinity Park (Bluewater Estate, off Roberts Drive).

SOLAR SOLUTIONS FOR ALL Some people dismiss looking into solar hot water systems as they feel overwhelmed or confused by the options on the market. CMD Solar systems are very simple, utilising solar collectors mounted on the roof to absorb the energy from the sun and heat water that flows through pipes just beneath the surface. This hot water is then transferred to a storage cylinder ready for use.

CMD Solar hot water systems are also designed and manufactured locally.

For more information visit cmdsolar. com.au or call 1300 853 392.

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MOTHER'S DAY

Dining Out ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL

WHARF ONE

FULLER SPORTS CLUB

Bring your mums down to celebrate Mother’s Day at Ellis Beach Bar & Grill.

Spoil her with our stunning back drop, great food and our famous $1 oysters paired with live entertainment from 1 pm This year we're giving all our special mums a chance for a double dose of luxury, every mum gets the chance to go into the draw to win an amazing ‘Return to Ellis’ package including overnight accommodation for two in an oceanfront bungalow, one hour in-room massage and half hour facial (the Butterfly Massage Experience) and a cold seafood platter and bottle of house wine delivered to your bungalow. The winner will be drawn at 4pm. For bookings contact

This Mother’s Day Wharf ONE café will hold a ‘Fairy Picnic’ for the kids to reward all the Mums with a nice relaxing breakfast in our architecturallydesigned award-winning surrounds.

There will be entertainment, games and prizes from 8am through to midday and even a little present for Mum!

For those of you who live on the south side of Cairns, Fuller Sports Club welcomes you for lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day. The a la carte menu offers an array of exciting dishes from extensive salad and seafood plates to mouth-watering steaks from the grill. All Mums that dine during dinner service will receive a gift courtesy of the club (while stocks last).

Ellis Beach Bar & Grill on 4055 3534.

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Start the day with a delicious hot and cold buffet breakfast for just $9.50 or the delicious fluffy pancake stack served with berries and maple syrup $14.90.

Mother’s Day is one of our favourite days of the year. Mums get spoilt, but more than that, they're acknowledged for all the things they do each day to ensure their children have the best possible start to life. Plan B Cafe Edmonton will help with the spoiling by offering Mother’s Day cupcake packs featuring three of our most popular flavours in a box of six for just $18. Bookings are required as they will sell out fast. Call Plan B 4045 6307 to reserve your box. You could even try telling Mum you baked them yourself!

Plan B Café is located at 163-167 Bruce Highway, Edmonton.

BOBBY’S RESTAURANT Bobby’s Restaurant has some of Cairns’ best authentic Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Treat Mum on Mother's Day with a special free glass of house wine for Mum! Bobby’s offers a comfortable large dining area, kids room, relaxing laid -back atmosphere not far from the Esplanade and – of course - good food and friendly service. Bobby’s is located at 5 Aplin Street, Cairns.

For reservations call 4051 8877.

Wharf ONE is located literally on Trinity Wharf – behind the Figtree playground. Boasting the best view in Cairns, Wharf ONE offers a menu that is creative, affordable and made with the freshest local produce available.

For more information call 4031 4820.

If you'd like to let Mum sleep in, come for the two course luncheon where Mum gets to choose from Atlantic Cod or T-bone steak followed by pavlova or melting chocolate lave cake - all for just $25.00.

Treat mum to her very own sparkling high-tea from 2.30pm which includes a glass of sparkling on arrival, scones and petite eclairs, mixed sandwiches, smoked salmon roulades and a pot of tea.

Or give mum the night off and come down with the whole family to enjoy the Carvery. Choose from three succulent slow-roasted meats, a selection of roasted vegetables and gravy. Prices $15 Adults* and $5 kids which includes a complimentary dessert and a glass of sparkling wine for Mum. Phone 4054 1464 or

visit www.cazalys.com.au

*Members price $17 non members.

Bookings essential

There is a yummy kids menu to choose from (if dining between 5-6pm the kid’s meals are also half price).

The kids play room will be open during dinner hours for them to explore and play while you relax and dine! Lunch hours are 11:30am -2pm and dinner is from 5-9pm.

Fuller Sports Club is located at 24/32 Armstrong Street, Edmonton.

For bookings please call 4045 4757.

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB Lanterns Restaurant welcomes you for breakfast, lunch or dinner this Mother’s Day. There are plenty of options on hand with both buffet and a la carte dining.

Breakfast is from 9-10:30am with eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, pancakes, cereal, fruit, juice and all the trimmings. Lunch is from 11:30am2pm and with a choice of Aussie, Asian, roasts, vegetables, salads, pizza, nuggets, fish, pasta and desserts. Dinner is from 5-9pm with the same offerings as lunch.

The a la carte options are plentiful and will suit any taste! All Mums who dine during lunch or dinner will receive a gift (while stocks last). The ever popular kids room will be open from 9am-2pm and again from 6-9:30pm.

Don’t forget the entertainment through the day including live music and members draws.

Brothers is located at 99-105 Anderson Street, Manunda. Bookings

are essential by phone on 4053 1053.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ANNUAL CHECK UPS An annual visit to the vet is a vital part of pet ownership. As our pets age much more rapidly than people, major health changes can occur in a short amount of time. The risks of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and other serious conditions all increase with age. Regular wellness examinations allow your veterinarian to evaluate your pet’s general health and diagnose, treat or prevent any health problems before they become serious illnesses.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR PET’S ANNUAL CHECKUP. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION - During your pet’s check-up an veterinarian will perform a nose to tail examination: ü NOSE - When the vet checks your pet’s nose, he is looking for more than signs of a cold.

Rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passage) is a symptom of many possible diseases. ü MOUTH - The mouth is examined for bad breath, tartar, inflammation and infections that can make your pet sick and cause tooth loss.

Your vet may recommend dental cleaning and/or extractions and is able to give advice on good nutrition, tooth brushing techniques, and products which are designed to rid teeth of tartar buildup and achieve good oral hygiene. ü EARS - To ensure your pet can still hear that fridge door opening from a mile away, the ears are checked for wax build up, infections and other problems such as ear mites. ü EYES - Those eyes are irresistible especially when there is food around so it’s especially important to keep them in tip top condition.

During the physical examination the vet will look for signs of

infection, jaundice, allergies, glaucoma and cataracts. ü BODY - Your pet will enjoy the rub down whilst the vet checks muscle tone, weight and lymph nodes for enlargement which can be a sign of infection or disease. ü ABDOMEN - It’s more than a belly rub! Your vet will be feeling for tumors, signs of pain and enlarged organs. ü SKIN AND COAT - Fleas, ticks, mites, skin infections and lumps and bumps can be detected during examination of the skin and coat. ü JOINTS AND SPINE - Just like us, pets feel their age. During the examination your pet’s joints and the spine are checked for signs of pain and tenderness. ü HEART AND LUNGS - A stethoscope is used to listen for heart murmurs, irregular beats and to ensure the lungs are clear from congestion. ü UNDER THE TAIL - When the vet looks under your pet’s tail, they are checking for any anal gland issues, tapeworms and tumors. Usually a

temperature reading is taken at this stage.

VACCINATIONS - Keeping your pet’s vaccinations up-to-date is important.

Vaccines maintain immunity and prevent infectious diseases. Infectious diseases can be spread via the air or through contact with a parasite, a virus or fecal matter which is brought inside on your shoes, so even indoor pets should be vaccinated.

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CHECK - left untreated, flea, tick and worm infestations increase the risk of development of serious health issues.

Your vet can advise you about the best product to prevent and/or control these nasty critters to ensure your pet remains parasite free.

Whether it is a question about nutrition, behavior or exercise, Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses have an abundance of knowledge in animal care so make the most of your visit by asking plenty of questions about your pet’s health and wellbeing.

For more information about the importance of checkups and vaccinations visit our website at www.cairnsvet.com.au or contact any of our three convenient locations to make an appointment.

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RECIPE IDEAS

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EASTER EGG CARAMEL SLICE INGREDIENTS

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BUTTER BUNNIES (NO BAKE) INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup softened coconut butter 3 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla liquid stevia

1 1/2 cups plain flour, sifted 1/3 cup caster sugar 80g butter, chopped 1 egg yolk 500g mini solid Easter Eggs 1 cup shredded coconut 395g tin sweetened condensed milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1) In a microwaveable bowl melt coconut butter with coconut oil.

2) Whisk in cocoa powder.

3) Stir in vanilla extract and stevia.

4) Pour into silicone bunny molds.

5) Refrigerate or freeze until hardened about 30 minutes to an hour.

6) Store at room temperature or freeze or refrigerate until ready to serve.

1) Preheat oven to 180oC. 2) Grease a slab pan and line the base and sides with baking paper allowing a 2cm overhang on all sides.

3) Combine flour, sugar and butter in food processor until mixture resembles bread crumbs.

4) Add egg yolk and 2 table spoons of cold water.

Process until mixture almost comes together.

5) Using clean hands press mixture into the base of pan.

Bake for 15 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.

6) Unwrap Easter eggs and place over the base to cover.

7) Sprinkle with coconut, then drizzle with condensed milk.

8) Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centre is firm.

9) Allow slice to cool completely in the pan, cut into pieces.

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