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here is something about the summer months that makes us feel more alive! As I write this, the outside temperature is a balmy 30 degrees and I am looking out at clear blue skies, the sun is shining through the swaying palm trees and I can almost hear the sound of the waves at the nearby Cotton Tree beach. Bliss! So what better time to talk about all things health and wellbeing!

This month we have a fabulous magazine in store for you, full of inspiring stories and of course all the latest in fashion and beauty products to get you summer-ready.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing cover girl entrants. It never ceases to astound me the number of talented people we have right here on our doorstep, and it was a pleasure to read each and every one of your stories. While it wasn’t an easy decision, there can only be one winner and that is … drum roll please … Rachael Witton. Congratulations Rachael. I am sure you will find Rachael’s amazing story both moving and uplifting.

Also in this issue Julia Richardson, health and food coach at Fernwood Maroochydore, shares her story of complete transformation – from stressed-out corporate high-flyer to health professional, and we chat to Kylie Patchett about her brave career and lifestyle change, from forensic scientist to author of The Tall Poppy Project, a fabulous book.

Julie Rainbow, founder of Clarity Road (a support system to help others get through difficult times in life) shares her incredible tale of loss, how she rebuilt her life and how she is now helping others to do the same, while Sunshine Coast chef, author and coeliac Monica Topliss unleashes on her passion for creating truly delicious gluten free recipes. And of course I chat with the lunching ladies as usual – this time about the nature versus nurture debate.

On another note, you may have noticed the profile family has extended somewhat in the past couple of months and I would love to introduce our newest members to you. They include graphic designers Danielle Murphy and Maria Barron, account manager Narelle Segecic, receptionist/sales support Anna Rawlings and last but not least, our newest member, Kate Clifford, editorial assistant. We are delighted to welcome these exceptionally talented people to the team and extend a warm profile welcome!

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PROFILE SOCIAL RACQ Ball The 2013 Sunshine Coast RACQ CareFlight Gala Ball was a night of royal indulgence at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. The black tie event not only supported the region’s rescue helicopter service, it was a wonderful excuse to don some glamorous threads and enjoy a gourmet three course dinner (including a selection of Balgownie Estate Wines), along with some lavish entertainment. Most importantly, the ball was a dazzling celebration of the sensational work the RACQ CareFlight team perform raising in excess of a staggering $157,000.

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Wishlist Spring Gala Luncheon The stars came out in force at the recent annual Wishlist Spring Gala Luncheon, which raised in excess of $150,000 for the Diversional Therapy Program in the Children’s Ward at Nambour General Hospital. The event’s entertainment line-up included hosts Natalie Barr and Mark Berretta, along with acclaimed model, actress and television personality, Annalise Braakensiek, and hair stylist to the stars and television celebrity, Joh Bailey.

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Let’s face it, parenting is never easy at the best of times, but add a blended family to the mix with step children, ex spouses and new partners thrown in and things can get very tricky. But that’s not to say it can’t work as I recently discovered over a delicious lunch at Daisy’s Place, where I caught up with a bunch of gorgeous women from both nuclear and blended families who shared their thoughts on what is often a complex situation.

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amily – the meaning of the word has changed so much from our grandparents era when blended families were very much in the minority. How times have changed. These days, families come in all shapes, sizes and configurations. From same sex parents, to single parents, to blended to nuclear – it’s not a one-size-fits-all arrangement and fortunately we have become more educated in our approach, and more accepting of families that don’t fit the “normal model”. I had the pleasure of sitting down over a leisurely lunch with a gaggle of gorgeous ladies recently to wax lyrical about the topic and discovered just how far we have come.

One of the ladies is even in the process of designing an app to help blended families to communicate more efficiently. Co-hosting lunch was the lovely Sandra Wills, owner of WealthWays, joining us was Angela Culling from Maps, Mandy Davies from Network Seven, long time friends Bernadette Cassidy and Mary Jenkins and last but not least, Profile photographer, Carly Head. profile: Ladies lets cut to the chase, do blended families work? angela: I had my first daughter at 19, was married six years later and had our son a year later. Unfortunately it didn’t work out with my husband and we parted company. But from the very beginning we agreed it had to be about the kids. Since then we have agreed on raising them together. I have remarried and my ex husband has a lovely fiancee who loves my children dearly. So I look at it as though they have four parents and if my children accept my ex husbands partner then I accept them too. It is hard in the beginning, there are a lot of emotions to deal with, no question, but we have made it work. mandy: Generations ago we lived around our family, aunts, uncles and cousins and we called our parents friends aunty and uncle. A blended family is a bit like that. You are raising them together. If you don’t have any antagonism towards each other, the children probably won’t either.

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bernadette: We are a traditional family but our children have been raised by my friends too and I have helped with theirs, so I guess we are a kind of different blended family. We all raised each other’s children. We are always there for back up and the kids were all happy with each other. sandra: It is so refreshing to hear Angela and Mandy’s stories because you see so many blended families that don’t work and you want to give the parents a good shake because it can work. The kids come first but you need to have two sensible adults to start with. No one plans for their marriage to break down and blended families can be complex. My ex husband and I parted company when our two boys were babies but I am very fortunate that my boys father and myself have always communicated very well.

He is a devoted dad and we have always put the boys interests first. profile: How did you cope with introducing new partners, what were the challenges you faced? sandra: I remarried ten years later. I guess it took me that long because I was reluctant to bring another person into the boys lives. I was concerned for Tony my now husband. Even though he is fabulous, I didn’t want to bring a man into that relationship to be their father.

Having said that, he has always been a fabulous role model for the boys and such a wonderful husband to me. I am so lucky. mandy: I moved into a relationship quite quickly, I didn’t plan it that way, it just happened. My younger child Marcus was just eight and didn’t have much time to adjust so he found it hard. There are still some times he finds it hard. I found him drawing our old family structure recently, so I guess he is still living that fantasy somewhat. In the beginning it was very hard but it does get better. angela: I have a wonderful husband and the children love him but every now and then it’s hard. My daughter asked me recently what happened and why can’t it be the way it used to be but I just reassure her that we wouldn’t be

happy the old way and turn it into a positive. profile: What about the issue of discipline, that must create some challenges in a blended family? mandy: We have always had the understanding that when we are living in the same house, rules were respected. My husband doesn’t discipline the children as their father but as an adult there is respect. angela: My husband is very accepting that my children will always be part of our lives and he disciplines them fairly but he never tries to take the role of their father. We discipline as a team.

The kids have respect for both myself and my partner. He always backs me up. mandy: The key is boundaries, not only with your children but with ex partners. profile: Are there any benefits to having a blended family? sandra: Tony has two children also and so because we had shared custody, we would have all four children one weekend and none the next! That was kind of a nice bonus. Some of our friends were quite jealous about that actually! profile: It must be difficult as a step-parent also? sandra: I think it is very difficult to be a step parent. My ex husbands partner is lovely and has been fantastic with the boys. Even if they came home and whinged about something I would always back her up! carly: I am from a blended family but I guess I never knew anything different as I was only a baby when my mum met her new husband.

I did used to think that my stepfather loved his biological daughters more but I think that was just my teenage years. We get along very well now. profile: Do you think there is still a stigma surrounding blended families? mandy: The media have started to portray blended families in a much better light. It profilemagazine

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doesn’t have to be a negative experience. It is good to see the change in perception. Blended families with intelligent parents can work. I think also we have a new generation of people who are from separated families themselves and don’t want to replicate their own experiences. mary: I think just because you are from a nuclear family doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better. I think there are a lot of people pretending to be a functional nuclear family. profile: How do you deal with confrontation when it arises? What mechanisms do you put in place? angela: If the children have an issue, I go straight to James (my ex husband). But I will admit that even though you sometimes go in with your back up and get defensive, often when you talk to the other parent and they explain the story there is usually a good explanation. It’s one of those times you need to trust that they also have your children’s best interests at heart. mandy: I guess we treat it differently, like it’s none of our business. We shut it down and encourage them to talk to the other parent. Because what is going on in the other household is none of our business. You have to have the belief that they are not going to do anything to put the children in harms way. profile: It must take a while to adjust to be able to approach it that way? mandy: In the beginning it is hard. You could drive yourself crazy. I have friends who are constantly worrying that something is going wrong and in some cases it may but most times if you know your ex partner is a good parent they are going to be fine. mary: I guess you can’t take on their household problems. angela: My parents have played a big part in my kid’s life and my parents know my ex husband very well. My mum has relayed lovely things back to me about his partner Bec and I know she loves them which makes it easier.

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profile: Tell us about the app you are designing Mandy? mandy: The four of us (my ex husband and I and our respective partners) were sitting around the dining table discussing the children’s diet because you tend to cross over with things such as take away, dining out and treats, so we had to work out how to manage it and keep everyone in the loop. I came up with the idea of an app where we could all share information to make it easier and accessible for each other. sandra: I am just fascinated you are sitting around the table discussing it! mandy: The nice thing about my husband and his ex wife is that they have always managed their separation well. Every relationship is hard when you first break up but they have made a conscious decision that it would be about the kids and not them. If you are a separated person the gift you give to your child is that you can still respect their other parent and still communicate in a healthy way. My parents separated when I was 16 and I didn’t want to replicate the same experience for my children. You have to suck it up sometimes.

It’s not about you it’s about the kids. mary: I can see how it would be a great way to pass all that info in the best possible way because I imagine it would be hard to remember it all and keep everyone up to date! mandy: The app is all about being able to communicate. It’s the little things like diet, medication, friends contact details, after school schedules, school notes that need to be signed etc. The other benefit is that you don’t have the confrontation at handover time as that is the time when tempers tend to flare about different issues.

It takes the emotion out of it too.

So there you have it. I came away from our lunch with a much better understanding of some of the extra challenges blended families face on a daily basis. However, it was refreshing to see how these young, modern, working women have found a way to make it work through love, patience, care and acceptance. At the end of the day, the message is clear, blended family or otherwise, it is the welfare of the children that must come first.

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I have dined at Daisy’s Place a number of times now, and it never fails to amaze me what a hidden gem it is! In fact, it astounds me that more people haven’t discovered this little culinary treasure trove right here on our doorstep.

Steeped in history, owner Sue Joseph has a history of her own in the area. As a young girl she spent long days strapping horses for owners at the local stables. Even back then, a bond with Daisy’s Place began when it was known as the Rustic Cabin – the family regularly dropping in for a soda and the yummiest scones on the Coast.

“Daisy’s Place is not about me,” Sue says.

“We’re paying homage to a truly great lady who originally owned and almost single-handedly ran the Rustic Cabin. It will always be a huge part of the local community, and will keep giving travellers a place to enjoy themselves for many years to come.”

Sue began rebuilding the venue in October 2010, breathing new life into it, but there is still a lot of Daisy in Daisy’s Place.

On attending with my ladies at lunch, the menu at Daisy’s place was varied and delicious. Spoilt for choice, the entree selection offered an array of mouth-watering dishes including crispy calamari served with Sue’s favourite sauce and Mooloolaba prawns in garlic and white wine sauce, but the beetroot trio with goats cheese and balsamic onion was the winner for me – I couldn’t resist! A choice of mains was just as difficult, with dishes such as seared Tasmanian Salmon and 250g Cape Grim Scotch fillet vying for my attention. However, being a lover of Italian cuisine, I decided on the pasta of the day – a delicious seafood linguini. Light and flavoursome, it really hit the spot. If sweets are your thing, the dessert menu at Daisy’s is sure to satisfy also, with favourites such as the traditional vanilla crème brûlée, chocolate panna cotta and ice cream sundae on the menu.

Once again, my dining experience at Daisy’s Place lived up to my expectations. Great food, great service and great location!

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As it turned out, Monica was in Pallanza, about an hour from Milan. She was visiting her parents and celebrating her Italian father’s eightieth birthday. It was also perfect timing to toast her first recipe book, Topliss In The Kitchen. The rather risqué title is of course a play on words, but this book is anything but frivolous. Inside is a range of gluten-free recipes Monica has painstakingly researched and perfected over several years.

Diagnosed with coeliac disease at just two years of age, Monica describes her childhood photo album as somewhat alarming.

“I looked like one of those children from a third world country,” she says.

“I was very skinny but I had this big pot belly from malnutrition.”

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“I have the most caring, giving mother in the world,” Monica says with great pride. “I feel so lucky to have grown up in a family with such a caring Mum. She was a great role model.”

Her father was also a wonderful influence in those formative years. He raised his young family in Bristol, but his Italian heritage was the foundation of his parenting and his profession. As a chef, he contributed to a string of successful Italian restaurants throughout the United Kingdom.

At just 13 years of age Monica started working in the kitchen of one of her father’s restaurants in Bath.

“It was a great learning ground, and I’ve consequently grown up with a really good work ethic.”

Her professionalism and prowess in the kitchen led to an impressive culinary career working with some of London’s leading chefs and restaurateurs.

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and I was definitely one of those people who needed the sunshine.”

In her mid-twenties, she found those elusive yellow rays as a backpacker in Airlie Beach. By the sand and surf, she met her future husband, Paul.

“I’m very in-tune with myself and I knew I was in the right place with the right person.”

The pair married and Monica took Paul’s surname, Topliss. She admits to being an introvert and the attention Monica’s new moniker gave her was never something she sought or fostered.

The pair set up home on the Sunshine Coast and went on to have two children, Michael and Emma. Together the Topliss tribe turned around the fate of Tanawha’s old dinosaur park, transforming the site into Ristorante Topo Gigio, an Italian restaurant named after Mickey Mouse.

“We had a thriving business, but it was so hard going to bed at midnight and having the children wake up at 5am.”

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The work/life juggle continued when they left the restaurant for an organic juice bar and café in Maleny. Eventually the Topliss duo went out on their own, establishing Topliss Tarts in 2003 and selling their wares at the Eumundi market.

Monica’s meticulously prepared menu included everything from risotto balls and homemade sausage rolls to lentil patties, but it was her gluten free goodies that proved overwhelmingly popular. Topliss Tarts Gourmet Gluten-free went from strength to strength. Monica set up a home-based commercial kitchen and packing room, supplying dozens of outlets around the country.

Fast-forward to today and Monica is now the Executive Chef at Kunara Organic Marketplace, previously known as the Natural Foodstore, at Forest Glen. As well as preparing gluten-free meals and treats, she also caters for vegans and customers with other dietary requirements.

“My role in life is to adapt recipes for people suffering from food allergies, and my niche is being able to share that with people through my writing.”

The proof really is in the pudding. Monica’s first gluten-free recipe book, Topliss In The Kitchen, is already being met with high praise from foodies and home cooks alike.

“Whenever I taste something delicious, I want to recreate it to that standard or better using gluten-free ingredients,” Monica says. “I go to bed thinking about food, and the minute I wake up in the morning I’m thinking about what we’re going to have for lunch and dinner. Life’s too short to just eat anything.”

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here is no stronger tradition than family, and no stronger Australian tradition than dairy farmers. They are the proud and tireless workers who make their living off the land and from the cows who slowly graze on it.

One such farm is Maleny Dairies, a fourth generation family-run dairy farm, nestled in the sweeping green mountains of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. It is a bubble of heritage, and a farm that has kept its values and traditions through its 64 years of existence, despite the changing frontier of the dairy industry.

From the minute you step out of the car or tour bus, and breathe in the crisp fresh air of the hinterland, the authenticity of the dairy farm is magnetising. The dairy is a drawcard for tourists and locals alike, with visitors from the region and Brisbane, school groups and families, all delighting in the experience of a farm tour and the sampling of the freshest local milk products.

Originating from the patriarch and matriarch of the farm, Harold and Dorothy Hopper, three of their four children, Ross, Keith and Kay grew up on the farm, working alongside their parents, and today, they are joined by grandchildren.

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The dairy farm sits on 200 acres of lush hinterland property, home to the 160-strong herd of Guernsey cows, with Ross, Keith and Kay’s family houses dotted the countryside skyline.

Since the deregulation of the milk industry in 2002, the dairy started bottling its own milk under the Maleny Dairies label and thanks to its flawless reputation and high demand for its products, now employs over forty staff.

The popular tours that the dairy is renowned for originated ten years ago when the family began charging visitors two dollars to look through a glass viewing window into the production area to watch the production process. From there, interest grew, and the family saw it as a way to educate people on the farming industry.

The fully guided tours run twice daily, and are operated by Kay, a member of the staff or recently, Kay’s son Lachlan, who delights visitors with his knowledge of the farm and occasional reference to his grandfather as he chronicles the rich family history.

The tour guide hand milks Millie The Cow for demonstrations, and visitors are able to taste the fresh milk first hand, as close to nature as possible. Chickens and roosters cluck softly in the

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background, mixing with the sounds of children laughing with delight at the baby farm animals.

Visitors are given a virtual look at the complete dairy process, from where the cows are milked (producing up to forty litres each), to the viewing window in the factory where workers monitor the production line and vats swirl the creamy milk. The tour finishes with a nine minute informational DVD. After the tour, guests are able to soak up the farm ambience and grab a coffee or sample some of the delicious milk products. Set in the centre of the farm with a grassed area for the kids and a BBQ, the picnic area is ideal for sitting back and watching the farm come to life, with a breathtaking panorama of the mountains providing a sensational backdrop.

The heritage of the farm is deeply embedded in the grains of the wooden structures, the grooves and fading wood reminiscent of eras gone by. The original office building is onsite and an old workers cottage has been converted into a hen house. The family presence offers a strong and steady undertone to everything undertaken at Maleny Dairies.

Agricultural sustainability is paramount for the dairy, and the milk is processed onsite, with a large tanker then transporting it 100 metres from the dairy to the factory, where the milk is tested, processed, bottled, showered, stacked and stored in the cold-room.

Due to the demand for the milk, the dairy works with eight additional farmers from Maleny, Gympie and Peachester, taking pride in supporting local dairy farmers.

From the sweeping lane leading up to the dairy, to the lush rolling mountains and innate sense of family, Maleny Dairies offers a captivating remembrance of tradition for all.

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Maleny Dairies has won various awa rds at the Brisbane Ekka and the Sydney Royal Easter Sho w, with every single product (either milk, yoghurt, cust ard, cream or flavoured milk) winning Gold, Silver or Bronze in each category. Its skimmed milk was crowned Champion Milk in Sydney in 2005 and its strawberry yoghurt won Champion Dessert twice, in 2005 and 2011.

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Julia Richardson used to be a smoker in a high stress corporate job in Sydney, that is, until she gave it all up. Having lost her partner and having nearly died herself, Julia is a lesson to us to make the most of every moment, as Jessica Jane Sammut discovers.

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ulia Richardson is one of life’s infectiously positive go-getters – a woman who can’t help but radiate vibes of empowerment with each step she takes.

A true example of mind over matter and a fierce subscriber to the ‘I can, I will’ school of thought, Julia survived a harsh and violent upbringing involving stints in a children’s home, before working her way to the top without a tertiary education to run some of Australia’s most prestigious corporates.

Warmth and high energy flows in abundance from this petite power-pack, so it is little wonder that everything she sets her sights on comes to fruition, including a total life change when she hit 40, which saw her exit from the fast-paced hedonistic city existence she had been living to start again – a notion of new beginnings she was not altogether unfamiliar with, having washed her hands of her homeland at 24 years old.

“Born and raised in Scotland, I didn’t have a happy childhood. When I was 16, I went on my first holiday to Ibiza with a girlfriend, and it opened my eyes. I discovered the wonder of travel. When I was 24, I therefore packed my bags to explore the world, my mother predicting that I would never return.

And she was right. On arriving in Australia, I couldn’t believe how free I felt and how much opportunity there was. You can be anything you want to be here with a bit of hard work and the right attitude.”

Within six weeks Julia had picked herself up a kombi van within which to get to know her new homeland, and had secured a coveted position working on the management team of the 500CC Grand Prix and Formula One motor racing taking place at Phillip Island, Adelaide and then Eastern Creek.

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leave, taking off in the kombi, my job funding my travels. This went on for some time, until I felt ready to settle down and get a permanent job. And when I did, it was then that I found Pete, my partner.”

Julia took up a high flying role at the Institute for International Research (IIR) in Sydney and having secured herself a true love, the tough life she had left behind in Scotland seemed a long way away. But sadly, tragedy was soon to strike.

“I had just taken a position in Hong Kong with IIR to set up a new branch there, when Pete was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He had been complaining for a while about pains in his legs, but had been referred to physios to fix them. The medics thought it was shin splints. The cancer had therefore been misdiagnosed for about two years. Eventually it was picked up, and we were devastated.”

Returning to Sydney, Pete started chemotherapy and Julia took up a management role at Legal and General. After the first round of treatment, things were looking good and the medics seemed to think that Pete was cured.

“We were extremely relieved, but it was strange because Pete looked very yellow,” explains Julia. “On further investigation, the doctors realised that in fact the cancer had spread to Pete’s liver, so further chemotherapy occurred and then a bone marrow transplant was organised. Within 48 hours of receiving the transplant, Pete was dead. His white blood cell count had been knocked out, and as a result, the dreaded golden staph infection had entered his body. I was stunned. There had to be an inquest as it should not have happened, and after this, I threw myself into work.”

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You have to challenge yourself and rise up to meet that challenge.

Do you want to be here or not? Make a choice. Only you are responsible for your happiness.” wanting in many. Julia went on to become the youngest senior manager at Commbank at the age of 32 soon after. She was the only senior manager who had not been to university.

“Time went by, and I was nearing the age of 40, now working for AMP, who had approached me to take over their operations centre in Sydney three years earlier. I suddenly felt I needed change. My blood pressure was through the roof, I was working all hours of the day and my lifestyle was unhealthy.

I had experienced a spontaneous pneumothorax when I was 28 and 31, and had lost a lung as a result. In fact, the second pneumothorax nearly killed me. I realised if I kept going, I was going to be dead very soon. So that day, I stopped smoking, joined a gym and started planning my escape. It was time to retire.”

Within several months, Julia was tucked up on the Sunshine Coast, living the dream and getting fit. Not one to do things by halves (most of us might join a gym and attend a couple of times a week), Julia embarked on a personal training course run by the Australian Institute of Fitness, completing it in six weeks and starting at Fernwood Fitness soon after. This, from the woman with just one lung.

After spending a few years with Fernwood, Julia went on her travelling ways once again, when she received a phone call from Jetts while in the UK to see when she was back in Australia.

“They wanted me to assist with Jetts in Mooloolaba as it was not doing so well,” explains Julia. “After four months I joined the team at Jetts head office.

I went on to open 72 Jetts clubs in Australia and New Zealand.”

Yes, this is the lady that can’t sit still. Returning to personal training after some further worldwide travel (and a short stint with the Mooloolaba Bowls Club as their events manager), Julia is now back at Fernwood as club coordinator, not to mention a food coach and boot camp tyrant as well!

“I have never felt better,” beams Julia. “Life is all about the way you think.

It is perception. If you believe you can, you will. If you think you will fail, you will. It is all in your mind. You have to challenge yourself and rise up to meet that challenge. Do you want to be here or not? Make a choice. Only you are responsible for your happiness.”

From a woman who has lived by this philosophy her whole life, Julia is a lesson to us all that life is a book of chapters, of which we never quite know the end. But one thing is for sure. Life is for the making. Don’t be cosy. Don’t opt for easy. Push. And push far and high.

“Be a climber, not a puller,” Julia smiles. “Notice the colour of the sky, take it all in. For life is what you make it.”

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I had no idea what mental health was.

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Caring too much was a ‘character flaw’ which left Rachael Witton out of the booming debt-solution business founded on her own kitchen table eight years before. But the crushing blow was never going to keep this mother-ofthree down. In a powerfully candid interview, the 41-year-old exposes her childhood sexual abuse for the first time, shares the battles of her ex-partner’s mental health issues, and reveals her plan to spread more ‘blue skies’. There’s little doubt she will. After all, this is the lady who can eat her own weight in chocolate freckles …

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ome people really see you,” cautions Rachael Witton, the super successful business founder, financial adviser, and single mother, her brown eyes boring into mine. “Other times, you just need to fold the socks.”

It’s Rachael’s code for getting on with life’s less enjoyable experiences. The tone is well and truly set for our catch up at Cotton Tree’s hot meeting spot, The Silva Spoon.

Our whirlwind exchange of theories on the meaning of life which follow are interspersed by Rachael’s self-deprecating one-liners, which expose her razor sharp wit and mothering nature where she actively seeks to change a stranger’s day on a regular basis.

But Rachael explains her values of success were ultimately not aligned with her business partners at the company she co-created in 1995 to help find solutions for people in debt.

“I’m the same in every aspect of my life. In the corporate space I was in, it was very much people in crisis and helping them find blue sky and showing them they need to believe in something else while I ‘directed traffic’ so to speak.”

It was her burgeoning passion for wanting to go that further step in helping people that proved the climatic catalyst, which would see Rachael walk away from the business she founded.

“They (her partners) told me I cared too much. There is nothing wrong with that, but I was told it was not what they needed.” Rachael adds.

“I want to talk to that interstate truckie who can’t pay his mortgage. I want to talk to that guy and feel what he is feeling and show him there is another way and that it is worthwhile. That was pretty tough – really tough. But you think okay, I need to find a space where caring too much is not a character flaw.”

The timing couldn’t have proven less welcomed. Rachael and her three children, Jade (13), Lewis (10) and Meg (six) had just started to find their feet after Rachael’s partner of four years had left the family home at her request.

Rachael explains she had fallen hard for this man several years her senior, which followed her divorce from her husband of 17 years. It was only after

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the birth of their child, Meg, that his mental health battles came to light.

“People look at me and say ‘How on earth did you get caught up in this?’ And I say well they don’t all come with a full disclosure statement.”

Their acrimonious split, Rachael says, was long and combined with several attempts to patch it up before the final curtain fell.

“I had no idea what mental health was. How destructive or how quickly it gets a grip. It’s not an easy space, and it was extremely traumatic for the children.”

Rachael speaks with incredible pride of the “evolved little creatures” of whom she is lucky to call her children.

“I was so determined my family was not going to be a statistic from this. I was probably hanging on too long so that my older kids did not go through what I went through,” Rachael says of the collapse of her own family at 14.

“But children are selfish little creatures. As long as their world is kept relatively the same, and they have loads of love, then they will go on their merry way.”

Rachael went on to put pen to paper of her battles being the partner of someone suffering with mental health issues, ultimately winning a Black Dog Institute Award and the subsequent national publication for industry workers and families.

It’s irrefutably apparent that Rachael’s ease today in reflecting on her most recent fight has been some time in coming.

“It’s very raw. I mean, it’s not fun. And I guess one of the things I wrote about was to ditch the superwoman cape.

After walking away from her lucrative business, Rachael went on a holiday which she was adamant would not be an opportunity for too much self-reflection.

“I only need five minutes to sit in the corner and suck my thumb, and then I am well and truly over myself,” teases the petite brunette immaculately dressed on this Spring day in fresh white lines of seasonal cigarette pants and buttoned chemise.

It’s no small feat for a woman who endured years of unthinkable crises by the time she hit high school.

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By only the smallest of miracles and a last minute change of heart by her then teenage mother, Rachael missed becoming a newborn in a foster home. And so she maintained a collision course with the greatest love of her life.

“My dad is my great love – my greatest inspiration,” she says of the man who, luckily for her, walked into the life of Rachael’s young mother and together then had two more children. Her dad, then going on to be the mastermind behind her ultimate meeting at 17 with her biological father. That friendly relationship continues today.

“People see me with the man I call Dad remark how much we are alike. We have a little snigger and he kicks me under the table. I am a lot like him.”

One secret though threatened this bond. At the age of 13, while her mother and father were away for a day out, Rachael’s world shattered into a million pieces when a long-time family friend sexually abused her. Rachael declines to go into any details, but describes the level of that single episode of molestation as an “eight” on a scale of one to 10.

For 10 years she carried the secret, even supporting the family’s ongoing ties with her assailant to avoid triggering any questions, but the memories are as fresh today as they were on that fateful day.

“I didn’t tell anybody for 10 years. I thought people wouldn’t believe me or would question whether I had done the right thing. It’s a really vivid thing.

I can tell you the colour of the stitching on the ceiling. Not a lot of people know. It is a part of too many people’s lives. If we had a better understanding of it …” Rachael’s voice trails unfinished into a thick silence.

Over the next decade, which included her parents’ traumatic divorce just one year later, Rachael says her father would occasionally ask his A-grade but always pre-occupied daughter if there were any worries she wanted to unload.

At the age of 23, and on the move to the Sunshine Coast, Rachael broke her silence.

“I needed for dad to know that as a parent, his instinct was right. I have a few people who see what I do, but there are a handful of really amazing people who really see me.”

Now life’s silver lining is abundantly clear, Rachael, who when asked for a list of vices, reveals an impressive appetite for chocolate freckles.

“Everything happens for a reason. I have to find a silver lining. The silver lining living in a destructive mentally unstable relationship is my daughter.

She is the ultimate silver lining,” Rachael says.

“If I can’t find one, I just look harder. Sometimes you look at it too hard and

you can’t chase it down, but it will come back to you.”

It’s her current journey as Business Development Manager for SunnyKids, a charity dedicated to breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty and disadvantage that has her excited for life again.

It came from a chance encounter with SunnyKids CEO Chris Turner last year.

In search of a new challenge, Rachael signed up for a 110km Sunshine Coast charity bike ride. She never passed a single rider in the marathon ride, but as fate would have it, only Rachael could find last place the perfect place to network with some fortuitous business contacts.

A plan was set up to meet at dinner that night where she crossed paths with the SunnyKids CEO. “When Chris started to tell me about SunnyKids and what they do, I got goose bumps. The personal philosophies hit like a ton of bricks.

“I am loving my new role at Sunny Kids,” Rachael says of the job offered to her after she co-ordinated an incredibly successful Father’s Day fundraiser for the charity.”

“It’s all those things I believe in – making sure kids are okay and giving every kid an equal opportunity to shine,” she says enthusiastically.

“Kids present with symptoms when struggling and then that presents at school.

My job is to join the dots for SunnyKids to be sustainable and go forward in their future direction and incredible vision.”

Rachael is also developing a website, It’s Your Rich Life, which focuses on a very personal passion for educating young people about becoming financially intelligent and independent.

“I believe schools have a necessary focus on numeracy and literacy, but nothing goes to money management. How is it that I can meet a 23 year old who has finished school and uni, is out in the work force for a year and is bankrupt? We’re not talking about kids with no education and no skills, just an environment where they are sucked in by the retailers who show you can have a big screen TV if you have no money for zero interest.

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Athena – Knee-length, v neck beaded kaftan by miss Manfield Resort, RRP $189.

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I was so determined my family was not going to be a statistic from this.”

“Now that’s okay if that’s your conscious choice. But there is a base line of financial intelligence that is necessary to prevent you from learning the hard way.”

With a string of successful careers, personal triumphs, a newfound stability and a new career she is passionately fulfilling, just what is in the cards for this fabulously single mother who is relishing the freedom of her 40s?

“For so long, I felt like I had never been enough. Feeling like I never loved my ex-partner enough and that’s why he got his mental illness, or it’s why my family is fractured, or I trusted someone too much and that’s why he abused me as a kid. I wasn’t enough of a business partner,” says Rachael, her walls well and truly now crumbled around her feet.

“I’m no longer plagued by those thoughts. I realise now that my measure of success is being able to make a significant contribution to the community, and if somebody in that crisis space recovers, that’s great, I love that,” she says as our meeting draws to a close and the sun begins to sink behind the Maroochy River.

“But if my contribution also just frees up some brain space and someone can see enough blue sky, then I’ve had that holistic impact I want.”

What’s in her master plan ahead?

“My 40s are going to be pretty cool. I’ve always been a lot older than I am, until now. You know, when I was younger I was so determined with so many responsibilities – mortgage at 18, married at 20, I jammed a whole heap of stuff in a short space of time.

Now I am at 40, a lot of that stuff you typically do I’ve done already – all the character building. Now maybe it’s time to have some fun!”

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ESTLED in the hinterland behind Noosa is a town rich in culture, diversity and charm unlike any other on the Sunshine Coast.

Spawned from a community of artisans, Eumundi is crawling with creativity - from the vintage corner store to the market district and homes stationed on the hillside.

The people here are just as inspiring.

Thriving on how their quaint little town can quickly turn from tranquillity to hectic with the dawning of Saturday’s sunrise.

This is when Eumundi’s heartbeat really comes to life.

Thousands of tourists arrive in droves to discover the wonders of Australia’s biggest art and craft market and more than 600 passionate stallholders come out to sell their products.

The bustling markets offer a smorgasbord of homemade, home-grown and handcrafted treasures, from original artworks, sculptures, craft, furniture, toys, homewares, skincare, fashion, jewellery, local produce and more.

And if you look closely through the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds that fill the gravel paths, you may even find the odd quirky stall or two – and you’ll be amazed

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to see what some people will come up with!

For foodies the markets are a haven of culinary delights. If the smells of international flavours wafting through the air aren’t enough to draw you in, you’re bound to succumb to the homemade cakes, slices, relishes and dips, or freshly squeezed orange juices, homemade lemonade and ginger beer on tap.

It is hard to imagine that when the Original Markets opened in 1979 that a mere eight stallholders made a $30 profit. Now, the fair has expanded to include the Eumundi Square, Eumundi Parkside, and the EDCA, which fringe the Original Eumundi Markets.

There is no denying these market festivities have a tendency to steal the area’s limelight, but if you look a little closer - and dig a little deeper - a treasure trove of sight-seeing, history and beautiful walking tracks will emerge.

Towards the top of the wide main street on Memorial Drive rests a quaint café, come gift and homeware store, set in a 111-yearold bakery - a Eumundi icon.

Stunning heritage-listed fig trees line the street opposite the cafe, planted in memory of fallen WW1 soldiers in 1918.

There are art galleries galore, from

traditional Indigenous work to glass blown vases and canvases layered with colours. Just peek behind these gallery doors and you will find a character and story just waiting to be told.

Pop in to the local bookshop for a vintage romance or history novel, or scour the endless shelves for quirky gift ideas - some exclusive to Eumundi.

If you need to freshen up and want to indulge in a little more history, try the Imperial Hotel. Here you can enjoy a pint of their home-brewed lager while having a look around the historic building, which is currently in its second stage of a three-stage refurbishment.

After a busy day on your feet, take the time to enjoy the scenery on the steps to the memorial gardens, while perhaps indulging in some culinary delights picked up throughout the day at the markets.

Weekends could be wasted away wandering around Eumundi, as any visit promises to be as intriguing as the first.

Rich in its culture, electric in its art, and offering a wide array of cafes and restaurants, it is hard to find something not to enjoy.

Even if it is just a simple breath of good clean country air.

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Start your day off with a pop of colour and a culture-filling breakfast at the Bohemian Bungalow. This relatively new restaurant has crept into Eumundi’s main street and is a true delight. From the miss-matched oldfashioned orange and green chairs to the charming cushions and place mats, tiny vases of bright flowers, this café will have your eyes dancing for joy, as well a fill your stomach with delicious goodies for the day ahead.

Ginger Blossom is a little boutique nestled under the roof of the Eumundi Emporium.

Specialising in women’s clothing that is classic and timeless, providing a refined style defined by simplicity and a relaxed elegance.

Natural fibres such as cool linens, light cottons combined with beautiful soft jerseys make for a perfect all year round wardrobe.

This boutique has become a favourite of locals on the coast and visitors from afar.

Nestled in amongst the markets, The Fig Tree @ Eumundi is perfectly located for tired shoppers in need of a bite to eat. Dishing up all your lunch essentials, The Fig Tree @ Eumundi has it covered, with chef Andrew’s 20 years experience, he has catered for royalty, including intimate dinner parties for Prince Charles and the Queen, Neil Armstrong and Robbie Williams – just to name just a few.

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Stop in at the Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre, on the corner of Gridley Street and Memorial Drive, and purchase a self-guided Eumundi town walk for just $2.

The guide features a map, directions to 12 separate points of interest, historical pictures and history of Eumundi. The trail takes you on a journey behind the town’s early buildings to the memorial fig trees and much more.

NEST @ The Old Bakery - Eumundi invites with old world charm to step into one of Eumundi’s most recognised historic buildings and explore unique gifts & treasures, locally made and from around the world. Like a nest, the shop is filled with beautiful things for the home, treats & tasty things as well as fashion. Home of Eumundi’s organic coffee shop, NEST is a destination in itself, open 7 days a week at shop 3/ 101 Memorial Drive.

With a picnic basket filled with scrumptious goodies from the market, pull out your picnic blanket and settle in under one of Eumundi’s heritage listed Fig Trees. Planted in 1918, in memory of 87 soldiers who died in WW1, the trees stand tall and proud along Gridley Street and Memorial Drive. Here you can watch the stars and take in the quiet surroundings, reminiscing of an incredible day of exploring.

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Find the PeaCe Within

Experience the vibration of love and devotion with a Kirtan session, where people chant to hymns or mantras, accompanied by musical instruments. Held at the Anahata Yoga Temple, the sessions are designed to provide people with an uplifting, healing and blissful experience. Regular yoga workshops are also available.

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Jacaranda Creek farm stay and B&B is 23 acres of lush green property offering luxury accommodation for families and couples in need of some time out. The ‘up close and personal’ farmstay experience boasts a menagerie of friendly farm animals, including cows, calves, alpacas, Shetland ponies and chickens. Accommodation is a minimum two-night stay and includes a daily continental and hot breakfast.

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Book worms will love Berkelouw Books, with an extensive range of antiquarian, second hand and new books for sale. The bookstore, located in Memorial Drive, also sells a range of classic and contemporary stationery, innovative gifts and unique homewares.

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FLiCKs in the stiCKs

Nature meets modern technology in Flicks in the Sticks. Kick back and relax in your BYO seating with fellow movie nuts and enjoy a good flick in the open air. Flicks in the Sticks screens regularly at the Eumundi Auditorium.

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International award winning hot glass artist Tina Cooper offers up the most opulent display of high class, cutting edge art on the Sunshine Coast.

Found on the hill at Memorial Drive, this vibrant, spiritual and captivating gallery has a definite “wow factor” and will leave you feeling inspired.

BaCK to natUre

Put on your walking shoes, saddle up your mountain bike or horse and hit the dirt tracks at the Eumundi Conservation Park. The hilly national park offers picturesque creeks and sheltered gullies, with tall eucalyptus trees that dot the lush rainforest. Tracks are zoned easy and intermediate and extend between 3.6 and 10.1kilometres for a return trip.

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ALKING around the markets at Eumundi in toewith Louis Fermosa is like walking through a castle with a king.

He is a proud dad on the side of the running track, yelling out words of encouragement… “Go get them”… “You’re doing great”… “Keep it up”.

The reasons for Louis’ proud as punch attitude comes from 20-years as owner and founder of the Eumundi Parkside, Eumundi Square and Eumundi and District Community Association Section.

“The market fair is like its own community within a community,” Louis says, opening his arms to present the stalls. “See the families and the children, they have been raised here and have become part of the market family.”

As a child growing up in Europe, Louis lived around the bustling market fair and had a yearning to one-day start one of his own. So, 20 years ago, he packed up his family and moved to the Sunshine Coast, purchasing a parcel of land at Eumundi. His land is now filled to the brim with more than 300 stallholders, showcasing their talents and selling merchandise from across Queensland. “The markets started small, only about 20 people. It quickly grew to 100 people and now we have so many, it’s quite nice,” he says modestly.

Eumundi Parkside is one of the largest in the district, with about 100 stalls selling everything from jewellery, fashion, bakery goods, ginger bear and coffee beans.

Opening on Saturday and Wednesday mornings, Louis explains the Eumundi Parkside is a commercial market full of merchandise from around the world. “There is something for everyone at Eumundi Parkside,” he says. The Eumundi Square is the next pit stop, and what Louis proud describes as the “micro-business incubator”. “Here is all about helping small businesses that don’t have their own office space start up,” Louis says. “We have had many, many success stories here, which is why we are now open Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday mornings.”

Days off are no rest for Louis either, candidly taking up to 50 calls to potential stallholders, all vying for the opportunity to sell their unique goods at his markets.

Despite his busy schedule, Louis still finds time to see how his stallholders are fareing.

“They call me the benevolent dictator,” he says with a laugh.

“I care and I want them to succeed but it is a business as well and it’s their business that needs to succeed.”

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passion for fashion The ultimate market day for fashionistas and lovers of all things stylish and trendy, Passion for Fashion is taking to the amphitheatre stage, located in Upper Main Camp Road, on Saturday 9 November. The annual event is a colourful celebration of local designers’ latest creations, as well as a chance for fashiongoers to score limited edition pieces, order bespoke treasures and source the threads they need for all the Christmas trimmings.

Visit www.eumundimarkets .com.au for more details.

Katie Noonan Four times Aria and seven times platinum selling songstress, Katie Noonan is set to rock the Eumundi School of Arts in celebration of the building’s 101 years of existence. The angelvoiced singer of indie-pop band George has taken audiences on sublime journeys through jazz, pop and classical music over the past 17 years. Her recent

act comprises of jazz trio, Elixir, accompanied by the Tulipwood String Quartet. Noonan’s technical mastery and pure voice makes her one of Australia’s more versatile and beloved vocalists.

Concert proceeds will go towards the Eumundi School of Arts and Eumundi State School.

Takes place on 16 November.

Visit www.katienoonan.com for more details. dave hole Legendary slide guitarist Dave Hole is stepping out after eight years away from the limelight for his national tour. Marking Joe’s Waterhole Hotel on his tour calendar for 2 November, music-goers can look forward to an ear-bending burst of slide guitar blues brilliance, plugged and unplugged. Hole shot to international stardom with his highly acclaimed Short Fuse Blues album which was released globally in 1990. ' 5442 8144 for bookings.

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Last December saw the final season of Australia’s longest-running (into its eighteenth year) topical revue, Up Eumundi Road. Now comes a brash new child, Laugh Out Loud, which is guaranteed to pack in more laughs than any other show on the Coast. Like its predecessor, the fast-moving revue will feature original songs, lightning fast sketches and living cartoons.

Tickets include a delicious buffetstyle dinner on the night. Held 29 November at The Indee At Eumundi. ' 5472 8200. women in docs With their boundless energy, upbeat songs, vibrant harmonies and good humoured stage presence, Women In Docs is a colourful act. A highly coveted support slot to the Indigo Girls on their recent Australian tour has cemented Women in Docs’ reputation as a world-class presence on the folk scene of Australia and the USA. Held at Joe’s Waterhole, Friday 1 November. ' 5442 8144.

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In this Wealthy’n’Wise edition property investment expert Chris Childs gives you her professional tips on debt reduction and creating wealth through property.

Experience. There is no substitute for it in any successful business. Just ask Chris Childs, founder of Think Money Wealth Through Property. With more than 20 years’ experience under her belt in the financial planning, mortgage broking and wealth creation through property industries, Chris has helped countless people take charge of their finances and turn their lives around. More importantly, Chris has achieved success from her own personal experience, creating her winning system not from theories but from years of experience creating wealth through property herself.

Having been a financial planner and mortgage broker for many years, Chris and her husband, Jack, bought their first investment property in 2000. The dynamic duo went on to buy, sell and renovate several properties over the next three years, but it wasn’t until they bought and kept an investment property that they started to see the real value of capital growth.

In addition to accumulating a large property portfolio, Chris also opened three mortgage companies in three years and began to teach her clients her top tips and strategies on reducing debt fast and creating wealth through property – hence Think Money was born in 2007.

“My mortgage broking clients, having been diligently learning my debt reduction strategies, wanted to learn more about how we were accumulating properties. So I began to teach my clients what to do and more importantly what not to do. Mistake avoidance can save you thousands.”

‘Most mortgages can be paid out in five to seven years, just by doing your banking differently.’

Passionate about helping others achieve the same financial freedom she and her family has achieved, Chris now employs a team of professionals to assist clients to achieve their goals while avoiding the pitfalls most of us suffer when we begin the daunting property investment journey with little knowledge and experience. Chris says reducing your debt and accumulating property doesn’t have to impede your lifestyle, in fact it will enhance it from day one.

Yaseen Hull – the big cuddly bear of the Think Money group is Chris Childs right hand man.

A mortgage broker and debt reduction specialist, Yaseen has 11 years experience in both industries.

With a firm belief in structuring his clients’ finance to suit their needs and not the banks, meeting with clients on a regular basis is the secret to creating a secure financial platform. Yaseen personally prides himself of making sure our clients understand the steps to creating wealth through property. Maximizing equity and reducing debt.

“I love helping people. The fact that I have seen personally the damage the big banks can have on individuals inspires me to help people beat the banks at their own game,” says Yaseen.

To contact Yaseen phone 07 5430 4777

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WHERE TO GO FOR ADVICE

Most people go to a bank for advice on the right bank accounts and loans to have. A bit of a laugh really when you consider their profit margins. It’s like asking the mouse where to put the cheese! I wish I had been taught to ask someone who has money the best way of handling it.

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CREDIT CARDS ARE JUST LIKE GUNS

A loaded gun in a playground is dangerous, but treated correctly it isn’t.

Credit cards are the same. Most of us just use them to help the banks, but you can turn the tables and use the banks’ money for free and use your money to reduce your interest. This secret could have saved me thousands!

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THE MORE ORGANISED YOU ARE THE MORE MONEY YOU HAVE

It is a fact that if you get organised with your money, you have more of it.

Bills get paid on time, you don’t waste precious money on fines, fees and overdue payments, and you make your money work for you instead of against you. A cash management program accelerates your debt reduction and wealth creation.

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YOU CAN MAKE COMPOUND INTEREST WORK FOR YOU OR AGAINST YOU

Saving to buy something instead of borrowing can halve the price you pay for most items. This sounds boring to us in this ‘have it now’ world, however, compound interest working for you instead of for the loan company saves you thousands. I wish someone had told me that ‘interest free’ isn’t free at all. The interest has been tacked onto the price – ask for the ‘cash’ price and see.

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DEBT CONSOLIDATION CAN BE YOUR BEST FRIEND OR YOUR WORST ENEMY

Consolidating credit card and consumer debt onto your home loan can reduce your repayments each month and lower the amount of interest you pay. I wish I had been told to use this extra money to then reduce the home loan much faster, and not fall into the same trap again and again – burning up precious equity that could have been used for investing.

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THE POWER OF SEPARATING YOUR LIFE FROM YOUR INVESTMENTS

One and a half million people in Australia invest in property, only 0/5 per cent get to five properties or more. Why? They don’t keep their personal and investment money separate. I wish I had learned the key to successful investing and stress-free living was to keep these sides quite separate from each other.

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NOT TO ASSUME A HOME LOAN IS A LONG-TERM DEBT

I wish I had been taught that a home loan doesn’t have to be a stone around my neck for 25 years, or best case, if I paid weekly or fortnightly, 17 years.

What most people don’t know is that handled correctly a mortgage should be paid off in five to seven years just by doing your banking differently.

WEALTHY ‘N’ WISE Don’t believe what your parents told you. The biggest fallacy our parents taught us is to believe your home loan is a ‘long-term’ debt. Most of us saw our parents work hard all of their lives to pay off their mortgage, and then struggle to retire comfortably. It is nurture not nature that keeps most of us imprisoned on the debt mouse wheel. Our grandparents, God bless their little cotton socks, were taught by the banks how to do their banking. They passed this on to their children who passed it on to you. They had a lot to say about money …

RECOGNISE THESE SAYINGS? • “Money doesn’t grow on trees”.

• “A penny saved is a penny earned”.

• “If you count your pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves”.

• “If you can’t pay for it – don’t buy it”.

Most of us believe that we should work hard, save to buy our home, spend the rest of our lives working to pay it off, and hopefully, save a bit to retire on.

It doesn’t have to be that hard. By treating your money right in the first place, learning the benefits of how loans should work, and setting up the correct finance platform for both fast debt reduction and smart wealth creation, most of us can pay our homes in five to seven years instead of 25 and get 10 properties in 10 years without struggling with the holding costs.

It’s just a matter of setting up your loans properly.

Look at your current situation. Have you been paying your loan off for years and seem to be getting nowhere fast? Add up the amount you have paid into your loan to date. Your monthly payment is say $2k x 12 months x 5 years = $120k. Most loans have only reduced by $5k or so in that time. Now we have an OMG moment! Time to do things a bit differently. Change the way you are doing your banking … if you follow the next six steps you will be well on your way to making a huge difference and will get out of debt fast.

STEP 1 GET THE RIGHT LOAN I believe the most powerful way to take control of your money (and life) is to set your financial platform up properly and have a clear plan of how to achieve your goals. I use a line of credit as my preferred option for fast debt reduction. I also prefer to split the debt into two sections, a line of credit and a term loan – both interest only. This enables you to have a smaller chunk of debt to concentrate on paying off at first, therefore you can see a bigger result more quickly which will keep you focused and motivated to do more!

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!

STEP 2 SET UP YOUR MONEY PLAN – (CASH MANAGEMENT) The next vital step is to work out what money comes in and goes out. I use the term ‘money plan’ instead of budget, as unfortunately, the word budget is often associated with pain and restrictions.

A money plan is just getting organised with your money, keeping track and making sure that your proposed spending is less than your income.

It is also very important to track what you spend against what you planned to spend, otherwise your efforts of debt reduction will always be thrown off track by the ability to afford to re-spend these savings on ‘stuff’ and shoot your debt reduction plans in the foot!

STEP 3 USE A CREDIT CARD Using a credit card for all of your spending, and then paying it out on the due date, means you are using the banks money free of charge for up to 55 days. Yes FREE. Now look at it in simple terms. Most people deposit their money into a bank account, and the banks pay little or no interest, and in fact, charge a monthly fee for the privilege of holding your cash. They are also usually sitting on a mortgage with the same bank and paying 6 or 7% interest on the money the bank has lent them. To top it off, they then borrow a few more thousand on a credit card and pay through the nose for the ‘short-term loan’. And worse still, continue to pay that money again and again and again making the item they purchased with the card five times more expensive than if they had paid cash! Let’s break the cycle! (Sorry, getting off the soap box now!)

‘Banking your money straight into your home loan is like going straight to the wholesaler – saving you a fortune!’

By reducing debt, you are creating more and more equity in your home.

Combine this with the natural growth in property and you can start to use this equity to create wealth with the purchase of investment properties and the like. Then the fun really begins. Ahhhh … but that is another good story.

Think Money Wealth Through Property specialises in helping people just like you get off the wheel of debt, and start to accumulate wealth, without having to restrict your lifestyle. In fact, our clients usually find the added and unexpected benefit of achieving their goals and reducing their debt improves their lifestyle as well.

We teach you the benefits of beating the banks at their own game by using a cash management program and the right loan structure to own your home sooner. Get rid of your credit cards and consumer debt and start living the life you only dreamed about.

STEP 4 BANK YOUR PAY INTO YOUR LOAN Let’s cut out the middle man, your bank account that earns you nothing but costs you to have it is like the middle man in a transaction.

Banking your money straight into your home loan is like going straight to the wholesaler – saving you a fortune! Your line of credit is just like a bank account. You can bank money in, set up direct debits (but first check if the direct debit can be on the credit card for no extra cost), and you can use an Eftpos card to withdraw cash. All the while your cash is sitting on your loan, reducing the principal and you are paying much less interest. All of your normal spending is being done on your credit card, and you are paying no interest at all on the card. The credit card can be paid out in full on the due date from the line of credit. This can also be set up automatically so you don’t forget!

STEP 5 STAY ORGANISED This method works so well. But … you need to stay organised. It is much less effective if you don’t actually do Step 2. Because your money is mixed, you can’t look at the available balance of the line of credit to determine what you can or can’t afford. This will often lead to a financial catastrophe, as you get a false sense of wealth.

By constantly re-spending the amount you have reduced your debt by, you will never pay off your loan. This loan is like a loaded gun.

In the right hands, it can be a safe and easy method of beating the banks at their debt game. In the wrong hands, or misused, it can shoot you in the foot.

STEP 7 KEEP PERSONAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING TOTALLY SEPARATE The main reason people struggle with their finances is because they do not separate personal and investment income and expenses. By mixing your money you will feel every hiccup of the investment journey in your hip pocket.

This is a huge part of my clients’ success. Most of them are on a ‘10 properties in 10 years’ path.

This is made easy and stress-free by following this simple rule. We then concentrate on reducing the debt on their own home, allowing for an improving lifestyle, while being able to easily create wealth for retirement by having a self-funding investment portfolio.

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WEALTHY ‘N’ WISE Most of us yearn for financial freedom, the power to leave our day jobs and enjoy a long, leisurely retirement. Chris Childs shows how investors can use property to gain control of their wealth and earn just as good an income from doing nothing as they did from working nine to five.

In reality, we all know that working hard, paying extra cash into our super fund and banking on a nice hefty payout at the end of our career isn’t necessarily going to provide enough wealth for us to retire on. Sure, it might give us some spending money in the short term, but many of us will live well beyond our 60’s and 70’s. So what do we do when our super dries up?

There’s the pension, but after living on $50,000 to $60,000 a year, will you be happy settling for an $18,000 or so hand-out from the government?

The good news is that with a bit of foresight, some smart strategies and the old reliable bricks and mortar, we all have the capacity to make our golden years even more comfortable and a lot more prosperous!

‘We all have the capacity to make our golden years even more comfortable – and a lot more prosperous!’

WHY PROPERTY? Property is a basic commodity. We have 70 per cent ownership in this country so it stands to reason that around 30 per cent of the population rents at any given time. This means you have a consistently significant pool of people requiring rental accommodation.

Property has certain advantages over other asset classes, such as shares.

It is less volatile than the stock market and historically, property has always increased in value. It has it ups and downs but it’s relatively dependable if investors are wise enough to understand that ‘time in’ the market is just as important as timing the market.

If you get the right advice, and you buy the right property at the right time, you will always end up with more than you started with. Some of the most important points in property investment are as follows.

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‘ ... it is the capital growth in property that makes it possible to retire on property returns ...’

THE POWER OF EqUITY The constant growth and reaping of equity can help build massive property portfolios without impacting on your income or your personal savings from working, allowing you to fund your holidays and cars from personal exertion income. In Australia, most property investors started out by using equity (leveraging) in their own home. If you are not willing to do this, it is very unlikely that you will get ahead unless you’ve managed to make a lot of money from other things.

‘The constant growth and reaping of equity can help build massive property portfolios without impacting on your income ...’

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH So if equity is the golden goose that will provide for us in retirement, how much is enough? And for that matter, how much money makes for a comfortable retirement? While it would be awesome to plan to have a multi million dollar income and be able to fly all over the world … in reality, replacing your current income in retirement without working is a good, comfortable goal to aim for, and by following the right plan, easily achieved.

Rule of thumb says that five median-priced properties paid out completely can provide investors with the ability to replace an average income. In Australia, rent tends to be about a quarter of the average income so by pure calculation, you would need four debt-free properties to give you an average income with a fifth property to pay for all of the rates, body corps and expenses.

PROPERTY THAT PAYS The next step is to consider what type of property provides this kind of return and can generate the level of income we are talking about.

Most experts say acquiring a decent capital growth should be the primary aim of all property investment endeavors. Traditionally, it has been held that high growth properties will produce low rental yield, and vice versa. So if capital growth is of the utmost importance, yet living off the rental income stream that the properties can provide is the long-term goal, how can we achieve both outcomes with the one portfolio?

The answer is that properties that begin as negatively geared should, if selected carefully and managed proactively, become positive cash flow producing assets over time. Although many investors may be tempted to reach for higher rental returns in favour of having to make up a cash shortfall with negatively geared investments, it’s important to realise that it is the capital growth in property that makes it possible to retire on property – not just the rental yields.

There is much more to be covered on this subject. The rest of the topics are available in the ebook – How to Achieve Financial Independence Through Property.

• Staging your success, • Structure right and save, • Retiring your debt, • Managing your cash flow, • So … how do I live on my portfolio?, • Don’t sell yourself short, and • Mindset.

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ooloolaba is fast becoming the fashion destination of the Sunshine Coast – now, with striking new boutique burnish opening its doors.

Powerhouse Sunshine Coast women Mia Garthon and Sheree Johnstone opened burnish as a culmination of 30-years working in the fashion industry. The retail gallery of high-end Australian and international clothing and accessories for women is prominently located next to the recently refurbished Surf Club Mooloolaba.

Presented in a clean and fresh store, which emphasises the coastal lifestyle, are designer labels Fleur Wood, master draper WILLOW, the quirky Kate Sylvester, YB J’aime’s exclusive prints, Lisa Brown’s boho chic and internationally-recognised labels Tibi and Paige Denim.

Epitomising Mia and Sheree’s signature “casual chic” style are accessories labels Elke Kramer jewellery, Diane Von Furstenberg sunglasses, Ravine handbags and shoe labels Skin and All Tomorrow’s Parties.

Using their expert style knowledge, Mia and Sheree guide customers on how to incorporate new season looks into their wardrobe and assist them in discovering their personal style.

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“Women are looking for the right cut and a quality fabric; it is all about investing in pieces that have longevity,” Sheree said.

Cotton and silk are prominent at burnish, as are striking and simple pieces designed for women of all ages.

“Women should feel empowered when they step out the door with a piece from burnish,” Mia said. “When people are on holidays they tend to dress with a freedom of spirit – a certain je ne sais quoi. We want to capture that spirit and encourage our clientele to exude that attitude of beauty and optimism in every day dressing.”

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LIFESTYLE FASHION pop of orange BRECKELLE’S MAVIS BUCKLE PUMP IN ORANGE SUEDE, RRP $52.

FIND THEM AT MY SECRET SISTERS WARDROBE, SHOP 20 QUEEN STREET, NAMBOUR. VISIT WWW.MYSECRETSISTERSWARDROBE.COM

delicate drops JAE BLACK STERLING SILVER CUBIC ZICONIAS PAVE FRESHWATER PEARL EARRINGS, RRP $225.

EXCLUSIVE TO UNDERWOODS FINE JEWELLERS, KAWANA. PHONE 5454 6774

brighten up RODEO SHOW LANTANA TANK, RRP $129. AVAILABLE FROM BURNISH, SHOP 1 SANDCASTLES, 3 RIVER ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA. PHONE 5478 0885

W ishlist Mix delicate jewellery with floral patterns, lace and pops of colour for a perfect weekend look.

weekend dreaming PRIVILEGE DRESS, RRP $155. VISIT MADLEINE ROSE BOUTIQUE, 14 QUEEN STREET, NAMBOUR. PHONE 5476 0019

floaty floral GEORGE LILY MAXI, RRP $459. AVAILABLE FROM ELEGANT AFFAIR, 15 HOWARD STREET, NAMBOUR. PHONE 5476 3923

peplum prep SOJOURNER PEPLUM TOP IN MARBLE, RRP $109 AND STELLA PLEAT FRONT PANT IN MARBLE, RRP $145. AVAILABLE FROM MISS MANFIELD, SHOP 10 SANDCASTLES, 1-3 RIVER ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA. PHONE 5444 5004

in love with lace ELLE MCPHERSON SLEEPWEAR, AVAILABLE IN HEATHER HAZE/ CREAM, RRP $109.95. VISIT LADY BIRD LINGERIE, 3 QUEEN STREET, NAMBOUR. PHONE 5441 5547

two-tone NACHO RIVERA MADE IN SPAIN, RRP $209.

AVAILABLE FROM TOOTSIES SHOES, SUNSHINE PLAZA, MAROOCHYDORE. PHONE 5443 5669

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It’s that time of year again where we embrace the Sunshine Coast lifestyle that we all love so much. So why not freshen up your hair for the social season ahead - who doesn’t want to look good as the weather warms up?

It’s about looking the part for various race days, awards nights, parties, Christmas and more. Fashion foils and silky, soft, glossy, ammonia-free hair colours are at the top of the menu this season, and looking the part this summer is all about volume, body and natural movement of hair.

We see the much loved braids on the way out and teased, soft curls with body on the way in. Think Sofia Vergara or Beyonce type styles for long hair and Dannii Minogue (minus her extensions) or Ruby Rose for the short styles with body. KMS Add Volume Root and Body Lift Spray Mousse is an essential basic for added style support.

For lasting body and fullness, embrace light teasing and for long/ medium length hair finish your ends off with a soft curl or wave. For best results, invest in a ghd Narrow Dressing Brush for the ultimate in body support. Your created body will not only hold better this way, but ensures that you look yummy from day into night.

Imagine an invisible line between the top of your ear and the top of your head, (where you would place a head band) pick that hair up, and with the dressing brush, backcomb the hair. It will be sticking up all over the place from the teasing but give it a gentle spray with your favourite hair spray - we love KMS Hair Stay - wait 30 seconds, then brush the hair back over the crown and gently into place.

Applying sunscreen is a vital part of sun protection and essential in keeping your skin shielded from the risks of sun damage. As summer fast approaches, it is important to be educated on the benefits of sunscreen.

How do I select a safe sunscreen? Chemical sunscreens are best avoided. These require a reaction with the melanin in your skin to prevent you from burning. A physical sunscreen with zinc oxide is a safer choice, as these sit on the surface your skin and reflect 99 per cent of the suns rays. They are less likely to cause allergies and skin reactions. It must be remembered also that there are many cosmetic preparations, medications and even essential oils, including lavender, tea tree, sandalwood and citrus, that can make the skin more susceptible to sun damage and pigmentation. Further, there are a number of antiseptics, disinfectants and fragrances that, when mixed with the sun, stimulate the pigment within the skin. It is really important to therefore be aware of what you are putting on your skin even before you apply safe sunscreen.

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Fi ve tip s to have a he alth y relations hip with the sun 1. Obtain your vitamin D – by spending five to 15 minutes in the sun a few times a we ek.

2. Buy safer sunscreen – chemical free, broad spectrum, SPF 15+ or higher.

3. Use sunscreen respon sibly – apply every thir ty minutes before sun exposure and reapply according to the directions.

4. Cover up – use hats, clothing and sunglasses to protect your skin, and stay out of the sun between 10am and 3pm.

5. Plan ahead – be prepar ed, and carry sunscreen and a hat with you at all times.

Now go and enjoy the sum mer!

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natural radiance GIVE EYES A MAKEOVER AND ADD EXTRA VOLUME AND LENGTH WITH BLINC MASCARA. RRP $39, AVAILABLE FROM NAMBOUR BEAUTY CENTRE, 10 QUEEN STREET, NAMBOUR. PHONE 5476 1444

fresh face pucker up STOCK UP ON NAPOLEON PERDIS’ ULTRA-GLAM LIP LACQUERS TO PACK A BEAUTY PUNCH WITH SHIMMERING COLOUR AND HYDRATING EFFECT. RRP $23, AVAILABLE FROM TIM LOGAN’S NAMBOUR PHARMACY, NAMBOUR. PHONE 5441 1417

WASH AWAY THE EFFECTS OF WINTER ON SKIN AND PREPARE FOR A SMOOTH, NATURAL SUMMER LOOK WITH THIS DELICIOUS ASPECT DR FRUIT ENZYME MASK, RRP $48.40. BUY FROM LAVISH COSMETIC SURGERY CLINIC, SUITE 5/68 JESSICA BOULEVARD, MINYAMA. PHONE 5452 5222

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Put some sparkle in your look with these products to gloss, smooth and polish, while taking care of your skin and hair.

bbbeautiful FOR A NATURAL LOOK WITH PERFECT COVERAGE, ADD THIS NAPOLEON AUTO PILOT BBB CREAM WITH SPF30 TO YOUR BEACH BEAUTY BAG THIS SPRING/SUMMER. RRP $45, AVAILABLE FROM TIM LOGAN’S NAMBOUR PHARMACY, NAMBOUR. PHONE 5441 1417

sugary sweet REJUVENATE, CLEANSE AND TONE YOUR SKIN WITH A LEMON SUGAR SCRUB WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUMMERY SCENT. RRP $25, AVAILABLE FROM ATTIRANCE NATURAL COSMETICS AND SPA, MOOLOOLABA. PHONE 5478 0100

fruity fresh CREAMY CORAL ORANGE LIPSTICK FROM YOUNGBLOOD MINERAL COSMETICS, PERFECT FOR A SPRING/ SUMMER LOOK. RRP $38, AVAILABLE FROM ESHA BEAUTY, SHOP 268 SUNSHINE PLAZA, MAROOCHYDORE.

frizz-free locks GOLDWELL DUAL SENSES RICH REPAIR RANGE FOR DRY & STRESSED HAIR. COMES IN SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, 60 SECOND TREATMENT, SERUM AND LEAVE-IN SPRAY, RRP $ 23.95 EACH. AVAILABLE AT PLATINUM SCISSORS. PHONE 5479 1944

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hey say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but some would say pearls are just as close to a girl’s heart!

Nothing speaks class more than a beautiful string of pearls after all – just ask Corinne Sause, founder of Pearls For Girls at Noosa Heads. Offering a diverse range of original Australian pearl jewellery, Corinne and her partner David Parker travel the world to source the very best pearls, which are then crafted by local jewellers into a variety of unique and beautiful statement pieces. We caught up with Corinne to find out what is hot in pearls right now, and discovered some of her best tips on how to wear them in the process … profile: What do you love most about your job? corinne: The freedom to create beautiful jewellery.

profile: What looks can we expect to see this season? corinne: Rose gold is very popular, long strands, or large baroque pearls.

profile: What must-have item should we all have in our wardrobes this season? corinne: Coco Chanel-inspired long ropes of pearls are a must have for everyone.

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profile: Who is your favourite designer? corinne: Verge, or DKNY.

profile: How would you describe your own style? corinne: Red red red, and a bit of black! profile: What is your fashion inspiration? corinne: My daughter Ashleigh. If she loves it, I probably won’t get to wear it!! Anything that flows, or anything with bling! I love all the new jeans with bling!

profile: What and where is your favourite boutique? corinne: Classy Lady, Noosaville.

profile: What is coming up in-store?

corinne: Beautiful colourful gemstone and pearl necklaces. Our Hastings Street store now also stocks Kailis pearls. profile: What is your fashion fetish? corinne: I have a weakness for Ferragamo bags, ballet slippers and bling jeans.

profile: What do you always have in your handbag? corinne: Pearls and lipstick.

profile: What is your signature fragrance? corinne: Rose geranium oil.

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profile: What is your craziest fashion moment? corinne: Wearing a kaftan. I am way too short to pull that off.

profile: What is your best memory working in fashion? corinne: Having a client tell me what a difference wearing my pearls made to her life. I loved it!

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LIFESTYLE HEALTH

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth – a rhyme from childhood days, but realistically how ARE your two front teeth feeling and looking?

Those two front teeth have probably had an interesting and challenging time with many stories to tell about life in your mouth.

Initially those two front teeth may have had to endure a bit of thumb sucking or may have also had to put up with pencil chewing, lolly sucking or tooth grinding habits.

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If your parents were into prevention, you may have had a colourful sports mouth guard made to protect those two front teeth from the trauma of a collision or impact with a football, soccer ball, netball, opposition or teammates’ elbow or head!

Such knocks happen more often than you realise.

If you did not wear a mouthguard and subsequently sustained an injury to those two front teeth, you may well have had one or both totally knocked out of your mouth. If they had been located and were intact, they may have been re-implanted successfully.

Alternatively if the above didn’t happen, you may be missing your two front teeth. They may have been replaced with fixed implants, fixed bridges or a partial removable denture.

What you have fed your two front teeth since they arrived in your mouth is important – is it a generous protein, dairy, high calcium and water diet? Or have they bathed regularly in high sugar and high acid, to the point where they consist of more filling than tooth? Are they stained from smoking, tea, coffee, red wine and coloured foods? Ask your dentist about porcelain veneers or crowns to strengthen and improve the appearance of your front teeth.

As you can see, it is a tough life for your two front teeth, especially considering they put up with your bad habits and still keep smiling as best they can!

So give them some pampering before Christmas with a professional clean and polish, and some good quality professional whitening by calling Smile by Design on 5443 2888.

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If you would like to ask our team of experts a health and wellness related question please email editorial@profilemag.com.au The team at Living Valley Springs believe in the importance of living well, and that emotional and physical wellbeing are intrinsically linked - ‘healthy mind, healthy body’, is not just a catchphrase. In today’s world of fast-paced modernization and technology, many of us struggle to maintain an optimal and natural state of health. Time and money is instead spent on the solution to medical issues, rather than addressing the cause.

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•• Eat organic meals during a system build-up phase •• Participate in an informative cooking class •• Relax with six included treatments •• Enjoy bushwalks, gym sessions and treatments •• Have a lifestyle plan tailored to your everyday life Graduate from the 10-day program with the reward of regaining control of your health and the opportunity to benefit from: •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

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Do you find yourself irritated, not able to feel excited, or constantly thinking negatively? Do you have trouble sleeping, your mind won’t stop racing, or you wake too often through the night?

Do you get anxiety at bed-time where you can hear your heart beating while your head is on the pillow?

mentally. It has not often been associated with mental health conditions even though studies are available showing its impact on the brain.

It can be passed on from person to person very easily, and so more than one person in a household may be suffering from similar symptoms and both may be affected.

One single underlying issue can cause all of these symptoms including anxiety, nervousness, depression, or lack of excitement and motivation for life. Stress feels overwhelming, and little upsets cause feelings of anger. Palpitations, excessive heat in the body, tingling in the hands or feet, irritable bowel syndrome, foggy brain and lack of concentration including ADHD in children, can also be present. Often these symptoms have been going on for months, years or even decades. You may suffer just a few of the above symptoms or perhaps all of them.

Often, sufferers are able to correlate the first sign of symptoms, coinciding with a trip overseas where they experienced a tummy bug causing diarrhoea or vomiting. Australia is so close to the Indonesian countries it can be transmitted from, and Australians travel there often for their holidays, so imagine the amount of people coming back who could be infected and how it can be passed on quite easily through schools, day care centres, or places of work.

The cause has been found in the gut and seems to be widespread throughout the community. It is a malicious infection mainly picked up from travelling overseas, or having contact with someone who has travelled which is often only detected in specialised testing. This infection has been shown to release a neuronal toxin, affecting the nervous system physically and

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Fortunately it is quite easy to address, and most symptoms are relieved as soon as the infection has been eradicated. I have seen patients who have suffered depression for four decades, and after treatment for one month have improved out of sight. Other patients have shown improvement after just one week of treatment.

Bacterial infections are just one part of a 7 step process for permanently treating depression, anxiety or ADHD. We have successfully

treated hundreds of patients within months of beginning treatment. These are not conditions with unknown causes like many believe, and can be resolved quickly. If you would like to know more, call the centre and arrange a free half hour consultation, or view the webinar “7 Steps to Freedom from Anxiety & Depression” at www.advancedwellness.com.au. A webinar is simply a seminar that you can see on the internet.

“Oh my lord, what an informative webinar … Brilliant” L.D. from Chermside

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I now have a fuller understanding of my health” L.C. from Buderim www.advancedwellness.com.au Jodi Chapman B.H.Sc. Naturopath Nina Stephenson B.H.Sc. Naturopath & Nutritionist

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ocal personal trainer, Odette Lydford, may now be the picture of health and vitality, but she also knows what it feels like to be on the wrong side of the scales. As an overweight young adult, tired of feeling unhealthy and unhappy, Odette, a former teacher, utilised her science, biology and health background to change her lifestyle and lost thirty kilos in the process. Gaining new-found self esteem, Odette discovered her true calling as a personal trainer seven years ago when she and her family relocated from New Zealand to the Sunshine Coast, and hasn’t looked back since.

Through her business, Sculpt Her, she has helped countless people achieve a healthy body and lifestyle, from successful athletes to new mums who want to lose their baby weight. Odette shares her tips on how to feel good.

profile: What is your personal philosophy when it comes to health and wellbeing? odette: Good health and nutrition means not dieting or following a fad. It is a way of life. There are no quick fixes! If you are fit and healthy, you have more energy to live your best life. It is the most precious gift you can give to your family – and yourself! profile: Do you consider yourself a fit and healthy person? odette: Of course! As a personal trainer, I believe in and live by what I teach my clients. It’s very important to be a good role model. profile: How do you keep fit and healthy? odette: I exercise regularly – a combination of strength and resistance training and moderate cardio. I enjoy staying active in my down time, walking my dog and eating regular healthy meals. profile: What’s your favourite ‘good’ food? odette: Salmon and asparagus.

profile: Have you tried activities like yoga and pilates? odette: I have tried both, and can appreciate their amazing benefits for strengthening the body and mind. However, I cannot seem to quiet my mind enough to relax and truly enjoy them! profile: What health tips do you swear by? odette: Drink lots of water! It is the best beauty tip there is. So many people do not drink enough water to keep their bodies hydrated. Also, lemon in warm water first thing in the morning is a great way to gently detoxify the system.

profile: What motto do you live by? odette: Consistency and balance get results. Believe in yourself. Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can’t … you are right. profile: Have you suffered from any major health issues in your life? odette: I was thirty kilograms overweight – that was my worst health issue. It was a death sentence.

profile: What’s your favourite ‘indulgence’ food? odette: Whitebait fritters, hot chips and red wine.

profile: What is your favourite pastime or hobby? odette: Spending time with my family, and getting outdoors with them.

profile: Western medicine or natural medicine – what’s your preference? odette: Natural medicine and good nutrition is always the best option for your long term health and wellbeing, but Western medicine still has a place in managing some health complaints.

profile: What would your dream job be? odette: I am lucky enough to have my dream job.

Helping my clients make healthy lifestyle changes, and seeing how proud they are when they achieve their goals is the most rewarding and amazing feeling.

profile: Do you do organic? odette: Yes or at least spray-free … fresh is best! Not only is it great for you, it is a fantastic way to be part of the community and support local businesses. I love visiting my local farmers’ food markets for my fruit and vegetables!

profile: What’s your favourite spot here at home?

How do you explore your region? odette: There are so many amazing places on the Sunshine Coast, it is hard to pick one. Walking along any of our amazing beaches is definitely a favourite thing to do of mine, or sitting in a park with a glass of wine!

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CHRISTMAS

Celebrate the season!

Nathan Spurling Sports presenter channel seven Christmas is always a fun time of the year. A time to put your feet up and relax with family, whether it be lying by the pool, eating way too much food, and of course opening presents and seeing the reaction on the faces of your young nieces and nephews. This year will be the best one yet for my wife, Jenna, and I. We had our first child in July, Aidan James Spurling, and while he’ll only be six-months-old come December 25, my wife, whose favourite time of the year is Christmas, will make sure this will be a day never to forget! There will be plenty of photos taken, presents to open and the obligatory Christmas onesie outfit for our son. No doubt I’ll get to enjoy that ‘Dad’s Tradition’ on Christmas Eve, of staying up to the wee hours of the morning trying to piece together some of his toys – quite a challenge considering ‘handy man’ isn’t high on my resume. It will all be worth it when we see the look on Aidan’s face as he tries to unwrap his presents and play with his new toys. I’m sure it is going to be the first of many great Christmas traditions to come.

Rosanna Natoli Weather presenter Channel 7 I love Christmas! I put the tree up as I early as I can to get optimal enjoyment! The whole family helps out and everyone has a couple of special decorations only they can add. We always go to at least one ‘Carols by Candlelight’ – that’s a tradition. Once you have children, I think you realise how important those rituals are. Christmas morning is always so incredibly frantic! The children are awake ridiculously early. There are presents to unwrap, and then it’s time to get ready for church so we can get back in time to start cooking! We usually celebrate at our home and I like to have the tables looking special. I do that while Joe takes over in the kitchen. He loves it! People come and go all day - eating and drinking - until in the evening when we finish off with family games. We laugh a lot and argue a little! At the end of the night, I reluctantly switch off the lights on the tree – sad that it’s over. Until next year!

Annette Sym Author Symply Too Good I love Christmas and always enjoy having my family with me on this special day. This year for the first time in more than 20-years we will be celebrating Christmas on the Northern Beaches in Sydney with our elderly parents who are now in their 80’s. We are all big kids, so our traditional day starts with the giving of presents. I love to spoil my family and at Christmas time it gives me the great excuse to indulge in my passion for shopping. Following the opening of presents we then have our traditional Christmas brunch, which is the most important part of the day. Bill and I cook a fabulous healthy spread (yes, even at Christmas we do healthy) then the rest of the day is spent relaxing, swimming, watching a movie and just being together as a family.

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Whether you sit around a dinner table for a traditional turkey lunch or prefer a backyard barbecue and a game of cricket, there is no denying some of the best family memories are created on Christmas day. We caught up with some well-known Sunshine Coast faces to find out how they plan to celebrate this festive season, and some of their secret family traditions as well!

Dan Sowden Selling principal for Ray White Maroochydore Every Christmas I drive up to the family farm at Gunalda, near Gympie to catch up with friends and family. It is a chance to slow the pace and spend time with loved ones, especially my little niece Mia. I spend Christmas day eating lots of fresh food, waking up to the sound of the coffee machine, instead of an alarm clock, before heading outdoors for some swimming and clay pigeon shooting. Christmas and Boxing Day is all about slowing the pace a little for a few days and getting out and enjoying the beautiful summer weather.

Mark Jamieson Sunshine Coast Mayor The word I would use to describe Christmas in our house is family. We all lead busy lives these days and for us it’s a chance to catch up and reflect on the year, and look forward to what awaits us in the next 12 months. Lorrell and I have been following the same traditions since our kids were little; we put up the same decorations on our Christmas tree, enjoy a great roast with all the trimmings and invite our family over to enjoy the best the season has to offer. We love to have a chat and catch up on all those things which can be missed in the hustle and bustle of our day to day lives. Before Christmas day itself we try to get to as many carols as we can, especially now that I am mayor. We also like to go to the vigil at the local church the night before to recognise the purpose behind Christmas. I really enjoy that service every year; I find it both relaxing and rejuvenating, and the perfect preparation to get into the spirit of the season.

Caroline Hutchinson Radio host 97.2 mix FM I am very sad this year – for the first time we will be one man down! Our 19-year-old middle child Milli will be in Europe for Christmas so I’m going to need some counseling to get through it

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I am a little crazy about Christmas. I decorate the whole house, spend too much money and generally force John to fake interest in menu planning, furniture relocation and exotic drink production. Other than that, we watch Ray Martin’s Carols in the Domain on Christmas Eve while I wrap presents and cook the last food. In the morning we go to the beach before Mass, come home and open presents. John always gets a new DVD from the kids which we watch after lunch. Then in the afternoon we get together with our friends Jen and Lorrie and whoever else is around for drinks more food and lots of Christmas love.

On Boxing Day our youngest, Jemima, will turn 17 and we’re off to Woodford. Happy Christmas everybody – lots of love to you all!

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Profile Magazine and Fridgeto-go are offering lucky Profile readers the chance to win a pack including the Cool Tote, plus two extra side panels, Beverage Fridge, 2-Bottle Tote, MF12 Multipurpose Fridge, 2 bag tags (banana and apple) and Small Lunch for a value of over $220. (www.fridge-to-go.net.au)

win a chai latte prize pack Bondi Chai Latte is Australia’s most awarded chai latte and is an increasingly popular drink. Bondi Chai is low-fat, low in caffeine, gluten free and is made without ‘industrial nasties’. Usually found only in cafés, you can now enjoy Australia’s gold standard chai latte at home… find it in the tea and coffee aisle of your supermarket. Bondi Chai is offering Profile readers a chance to win one of 10 prizes comprising of 2 x retail boxes of 8 sachet sticks and 1 x exclusive Bondi Chai Latte mug usually not available to the public, valued at $35 each.

win a great read Travel Bites by The Hungry Traveller is a collection of unique travel stories that follows the author’s personal experiences and passion for travel. More than a travelogue, each story interweaves the culture, food and history of each location.

With adventures that cover the four corners of the world, there are stories that will appeal to readers and at the end of each chapter is a recipe from The Hungry Traveller with 5 copies to WIN.

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win a pocket pillow mate Perfect to appeal to women as a gift for men or to men themselves, these Pocket Pillow Mates are match made in heaven for any ‘man cave’. They are a versatile cushion range, perfect for his favourite comfy chair – just flip the cushion over and find two insulated pockets for his phone, remote or drinks! Enter now to win this novelty gift and surprise a man in your life! Valued at $39.95. (www.giftsforblokes. com.au/pocket-pillow-mates)

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win stunning jewellery Add some sparkle to the Christmas stocking with these gorgeous jewellery designs from Belle Fever. Belle Fever creates heartfelt memories that last. Each handcrafted piece is made with love for love, it is not about diamonds or precious materials and stones that cost hundreds and thousands of dollars, it is about loved ones, life events, a heartfelt meaning and memories of love and celebration; expressed through handcrafted, wearable art that carries a deep meaning to those that wear it. Belle Fever and Profile Magazine are offering readers a prize of a seasons bracelet valued at $99 and an infinity bracelet valued at $69. www.bellefever.com.au

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They are a local card & gift shop that is designed to help you find unique, quality, stylish, gorgeous, affordable gifts and cards! Joybells is offering three Profile readers a get set for Christmas pack complete with roll wrap, tissue paper, cellophane, ribbons, bows, Christmas cards, gift tags and sticky labels – all matching and super useful for the Christmas season! Valued at $100 each.

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fitting the brief These unique undergarments fit the brief for a perfect stockingfiller this Christmas! Stonemen digitally print 360-degree images on their undergarments, with a range of prints available. RRP $39.99. Shop now at www.stonemen.com

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Surf’s up over summer with this Michael Peterson Tribute DCal (pictured top) RRP $350.00 for the surfer who has everything. Images by Dick Hoole of Australia’s most iconic surfer – signed and ready to mount or hit the waves on your customised board!

Prices start from $74.95. Visit www.ctrlv.com.au

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Keep track of time during your workout with these über-cool watches from noon copenhagen, offering a sporty and sophisticated twist on gym gear!

Fashion Charger RRP $249, Ocean Tech Pointer RRP $585, and Pointer RRP $209. Shop now at www.visora. com.au Indulge in this Christmas Wonderland GHD deluxe collection, available in three sets for advanced styling. Spend your Christmas day with bells on!

RRP $370. Available at Platinum Scissors, phone 5479 1944.

natural skin care Treat your skin to natural skin treatment with the range from Nikki T Skincare in a range of buttercream, honey, raspberry and macadamia. Perfect for summer, try the handcream and natural deodorant, RRP $22 and $13. www.etsy.com/ shop/nikkitskincare

christmas lunch in style Entertain in style this festive season with a gorgeous marguerite doré glass dining-ware platter with dividers, perfect for adorning the Christmas lunch table or displaying a delicious seasonal fruit platter.

RRP $319. Carefully crafted from hand-fired glass, shop the range now at www.margueritedore.com.au, for a selection of unique, high quality glassware.

sunny side up Look chic and protect eyes while enjoying exercise in the sun with house of Harlow ‘Nicole’ sunglasses, RRP $159. Shop at www.bluebungalow.com.au

collaborative effect Successful Australian bag designer Il Tutto has collaborated with bespoke jewellery designer, Uberkate to create a stylish and colourful leather purse and jewellery set. Select from four coin purses in turquoise, fuschia, rose or tan, accompanied by an Uberkate sterling silver chain with two floating pendants in the buyer’s choice of sterling silver, gold, or rose gold for a RRP of $149. The full collection is available to purchase from both their websites, uberkate.com.au and iltutto.com.au from November 2013. november 2013

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(serves eight)

From Organic Sisters

5 egg whites

1 ½ cups raw macadamia nuts ¾ cup desiccated coconut 8 medjool dates (pips removed) 1 tbsp coconut oil

⅓ coconut cream

Filling ingredients

A handful of chopped goji berries

From the 4 Ingredients Christmas Cookbook 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 1 tbsp cornflour Edible flowers; Petunias and nasturtiums Method

Preheat oven to 130 degrees celsius. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating until dissolved. Use a large spatula to fold in the cornflour. Pile the meringue into the centre of the prepared tray, then with the spatula, spread the meringue into a 23cm circle, making a shallow well in the centre. Reduce the oven temperature to 100 degrees celsius and bake in the lower half of the oven for 1 1/2 hours or until dry and crisp. Turn off the oven and cool the pavlova in the oven with its door ajar. Serve topped with whipped cream and randomly scattered edible flowers.

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Base Ingredients

3 extra large avocados ⅓ cup coconut oil

½ cup raw honey ½ to ¾ cup of lime juice Topping

A handful of coconut flakes zest of one lime

Method

Pulse all base ingredients in a food processor and then press into a spring-form cake tin. Pop it in the fridge. Pulse the avocados, coconut oil, raw honey, coconut cream and lime juice in the blender or food processor until it’s smooth and creamy, then pour on top of the base. For the topping, sprinkle the chopped goji berries, lime zest and coconut flakes on top of the filling and put it in the freezer for three hours or until set. Once it has set, remove from cake tin. It can be stored in the fridge or freezer. profilemag.com.au

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From Symply Too Good To Be True Book 7

by Annette Sym Stuffing:

10g pkt fresh sage leaves 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon crushed garlic ½ cup onion finely diced ½ cup celery finely diced ⅓ cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon salt-reduced chicken stock powder ¼ cup walnuts chopped Chicken:

2 x 500g double skinless chicken breasts wooden toothpicks 1 tbsp plain flour 1 oven bag cooking spray Method

Preheat oven 180ºC fan forced. For the stuffing: remove stalks from sage leaves then finely chop. Place all stuffing ingredients into a medium size mixing bowl and combine well. Leave to one side and start on the chicken. Tidy chicken edges and remove fillets. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten chicken to an even thickness making sure you keep each double breast together. Then place half the stuffing on the inside part of one double breast, and spread evenly over chicken. Lift other half of breast over top of filling to encase in the chicken. Use toothpicks to secure edges, so no filling will escape. Repeat this with other double breast. Place flour into oven bag and shake. Spray tops of chicken with cooking spray then place into oven bag and tie opening. Prick a few holes into top of bag then place onto a flat baking tray. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven and leave chicken to rest in bag for 10 minutes. Lift chicken out of bag and strain residue liquid from bag into a small saucepan to make gravy.

Remove toothpicks then carefully slice chicken with a sharp knife.

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summer entertaining made easy Add one of these funky, coloured tubtrugs to your wish list!

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Spoil the little ones in your life with a cuddly ‘Surfing Santa’ beanie kid, normally $11.99, now only $5! The popular range of beanie kids feature a range of gorgeous Christmasthemed and cute designs for every occasion! RRP from $9.99, shop from Joybells Card & Gift Store, 31b Bulcock Street, Caloundra.

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WORDS NIKKII JOYCE

“Some day they’ll find us, the Rainbow Connection, the lovers, the dreamers and me ….”. The age-old magical tune of that little green frog in our childhood promised a future of endless wonders, enchanted meetings and wistful dreams. Decades later, empowerment guru, Julie Rainbow, is helping women rediscover that connection to dreams and a road less travelled.

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t’s a cool spring start to the week, and I first spy her sitting alone, patient and quiet, at a Mooloolaba café, staring wistfully out to a slightly chaotic ocean. Sensing she is being watched, she turns and spies me striding towards her for our first introduction, Julie Rainbow’s trademark mega-watt smile lighting up her face.

The effervescent 42-year-old, born with her delightful surname, is the first to admit, the interview is likely to be her only moment’s peace that day. But it’s a testament to that little banjo-strumming frog sitting astride a log. He was onto something – Rainbow has nothing to hide.

I’m a self-confessed privacy zealot. From checking my social network privacy settings twice daily to my disdain for internet banking. And I’m not alone according to my girlfriends. Airing personal errors in judgement or mistakes to potential public condemnation literally sends me into cold sweats. So when I discover what Julie does, it is not surprising that I can barely lift my jaw off the ground to interview her as she approaches the 10-year anniversary of her ‘life-changing’ event.

Son Oliver was just two when he was admitted to hospital with meningitis that was so severe Julie was unsure her youngest child would ever come home again. Oliver’s prognosis improved, but he required constant care, so Julie handed over the family’s finances to her loving husband, including her own award-winning business. Unbeknownst to Julie, her husband had also been given a loan of $250,000 by Julie’s parents and a further loan by her brother, among others.

It wasn’t long before Julie started receiving phone calls from debt collectors and shady business colleagues of her husband’s. His physically aggressive responses to her polite inquiries only cemented her fears. The money was all gone. To this day, Julie still does not know where it went or where her now ex-husband disappeared to after she kicked him out of the house eight years ago.

What Julie also didn’t know was that there was further struggle around the corner, as she lost her family home, car and business, ultimately having to declare bankruptcy.

“All I could ask myself was how could this happen? I’m a smart educated woman,” Julie says.

Over the next seven years, Julie, Oliver (now 12) and her 18-year-old daughter Bethanie became an even tighter unit. Julie credits her ‘extraordinary’ and beautiful childhood as her saving grace, thankfully november 2013

giving her the incredible work ethic she needed to survive. Her face visibly falls in fact when Julie explains how the bad loan given to her ex-husband became the reason why her parents had to delay their retirement until their early seventies.

But Julie’s faith never faltered, and her steady return from the brink prompted many requests for advice from friends and even business contacts on how she did it.

What happens to those women who fall through the cracks? Their husbands have left, they don’t have a good family support structure or self esteem ...”

“What happens to those women who fall through the cracks? Their husbands have left, they don’t have a good family support structure or self esteem, and they don’t have a network of friends. How do you function when you don’t have that?”

After much discussion with her children and subsequently their emphatic support, four months ago Julie bared her soul and story in her website Clarity Road – a project from the heart designed to help people to cope when that truck they never saw coming, lands them squarely in the face. Offering support services, workshops, mentoring and information from all aspects of life – professional, personal and emotional – without the ‘spiritual’ stumbling blocks of similar self-help sites that many women find difficult to navigate, it is a haven for many.

Love is also back in her life in the form of long-time partner Matthew, who fervently supports Julie’s dream.

So steadfast is Julie’s resolve to help women, financial incentives from interested business sponsors are never a determining factor.

“I’ve come up with a ‘circle of friends’, designed to show people and services who match our values without any financial kickback. It’s about helping women who are feeling a little lost find a better path.”

Maybe thanks to Clarity Road, someday we will all find it. The lovers.

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Q&A Leanne Zimmerman BCom (Acc), CPA

Partner, PWA Financial Group Pty Ltd info@pwafinancial.com.au

Do I really need an accountant and a financial planner? And what’s the difference between the two?

It can seem like overkill having two sets of professionals advising you on your financial future. It would be great if one person could advise you on your complete situation – but accountants and financial planners have quite specific areas of expertise.

So unless your accountant is a planner (or vice versa), then I would recommend that you have one of each.

self-managed super fund, and can also help you devise a long-term life plan that will achieve your financial goals.

However, I would qualify this by saying that in order to get the best results, ideally your accountant and financial planner should work together with you in all aspects of your financial wellbeing.

Legislation dictates that your accountant cannot advise you on investment decisions and similarly, your financial planner cannot advise you on tax matters – hence, the importance of your two advisors working together.

Historically, an accountant is a necessary evil needed in order to lodge tax returns. However, a good accountant can also provide tax planning and structuring advice, assist you with business planning and benchmarking, help monitor KPIs and advise you in relation to financial growth and succession planning.

If you are really lucky, your accountant and financial planner may even have a close alliance with an estate-planning specialist. It’s no good building and protecting your financial wellbeing only to have it unravel upon your departure from this world, afterall.

Your financial planner’s role should complement this. They can advise on insurance and investment strategies i.e. whether to open a

Finally, it’s important to find advisors who you are comfortable with. It’s like dating – take the time to get to know your financial partners, and build the foundation for an excellent long-term relationship.

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Q&A Stuart Mclean

item – by using the gemstones or precious metals that you already own. Plus there is the added bonus you are helping the environment by recycling!

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The process is a simple one and starts with a skilled designer jeweller collaborating with you to come up with the perfect design.

FGAA DIP Diamond Grading HRD Antwerp, Underwoods Fine Jewellers, Kawana

Can I remodel my jewellery into a new design?

Everyday I meet somebody who has a piece of jewellery that is showing its age, be it from wear and tear from years on their finger, or from a style that was ‘in’ at the time but now looks a little dated.

Using a mix of traditional hand sketching techniques and the latest software, a true-to-life colour image is then created for approval. This allows you to see exactly what the new piece will look like before any manufacturing work commences.

Often that piece of jewellery ends up in a jewellery box, replaced by something new. But it doesn’t have to be. Not many people realise that remodelling jewellery is an easy, enjoyable and economical way of creating a new and dazzling

From there the manufacturing technique options are discussed and decided on (handmade versus cast). The stones are removed, weighed and if required, repolished.

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Once the new piece is made, a fitting is booked in and checks are made on the fit and overall look of the jewellery. When this is approved, the gemstones are set and the item is valued for insurance before being proudly presented to you to wear and enjoy.

Remodelling old jewellery is perfect for those wishing to maintain the history of their jewellery or wanting to create a bespoke piece.

It is also ideal for those wanting to help the environment by recycling, while also supporting and utilising the talents of the Sunshine Coast jewellery industry.

Our skilled designer, Karen Miller, and myself, can’t wait to bring your worn-out or old-fashioned jewellery back to life.

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Q&A Anna Oliver Owner/Manager

Pikki Street Corporate Centre www.pikkistreet.com

The virtual office concept is a great option for those who may not be able to afford to lease a commercial office, but still want the CBD postcode and the appearance of being a serious business.

I am a small business owner that works from home. How can I expand my business without having to move into commercial premises?

With technology being easily accessible, having a full time ‘real’ office can be possible when working from home in this way, offering a flexible and convenient option to keep processes and operations streamlined, but with a reliable support system.

Two words: virtual office.

Receptionist Support

Small business owners and owners who work from home who wish to expand their operation but still keep a hold of their cash flow, now have an excellent way in which to do this through a virtual office.

Virtual office benefits: A receptionist, personal assistant or secretary can help cover busy periods, respond to clients, or handle enquiries when a small business owner is on holiday or busy. A professional receptionist can answer calls with the relevant company

name, set appointments, do the accounts and collect mail, among a whole host of other tasks.

Boardroom Facilities

Working from a home-based office means no client meeting area. For important client meetings, a virtual office gives the option of a meeting room where clients are greeted in a proper reception area. The client is none-the-wiser.

From an initial start-up company to a mediumsized business, the solution of a virtual office saves high rent demands, a long-term lease and heavy overheads. Virtual offices give small business owners the capacity to think big and have the prestigious office space (with continued support and adaptable services as business grows), without the financial stress and pressure of commercial premises.

tanya mungomery Integrity. Knowledge. Results.

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Dedicated to delivering exceptional results in a stress free manner with proven results, Tanya makes an excellent choice for the sale of your property offering six star service and advice delivered with integrity.

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Q&A FRANCES CAHILL Principal, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Sunshine Coast

under-confident, rigid with fear, or frightened of any public gathering.

We all surely want the best personal and social outcomes for our children, and therefore it is vitally important that children know how to speak out confidently in life in order for them to thrive and take their place in society.

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Self-confidence in children – is it important?

“My son is so shy he just freezes in social situations.”

“My daughter is expected to give a talk at school and she is so anxious, she cries every time it is mentioned.”

I have heard these comments (and variations of them) hundreds of times from parents and carers. They are generally looking for ways to help their children who are often, painfully shy,

This is where I am proud to be able to help, transforming children’s lives using the vehicle of drama. My major focus as an educator is that we must continue to provide opportunities for children to explore their creativity combined with learning social skills.

Drama classes at school are a great place to start, despite the school curriculum already being crowded. Acting schools and performing arts

schools are also another source of opportunity, albeit with performance as the end result.

In my opinion, speaking clearly and confidently is not an optional extra. It is essential that we equip our children with the skills of verbal communication and self-confidence.

Whatever pathway a child takes in life, the capacity to speak and relate confidently is essential to their ultimate success.

Our range of services include: •• School talks •• Free workshops •• Drama workshops •• Drama classes – single term •• Drama classes – year program.

Meet Barry, he loves his pet fish and playing mahjong. He’s your typical accountant who lives in the past and doesn’t like looking forward.

One day all accountants will believe in minimising tax and giving you the tools to help your business grow.

Until then at least there’s Tasha and Grow!

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BUSINESS spotlight

welcome to business spotlight – where local business people share advice from their industry to help you in your business or home. This month, we explain How to RETIRE TAX-FREE WITH SANDRA WILLS of WEALTHWAYS and HOW TO FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS IDEA WITH LINDA IRELAND FROM MORTGAGE CHOICE.

How can I have a tax-free retirement?*

Looking to finance your new business venture?

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Linda Ireland B.Bus, Dip.FS (FP, FMB), C.Dec. Director www.mortgagechoice.com.au/linda.ireland

Well, one option is to have income of less than around $30,000 per annum, however, hopefully you’ve been working, enjoying a comfortable lifestyle and putting something aside for the future, which has now arrived.

So you’ve got a great start-up business idea, but are struggling to know where to start when it comes to financing your grand plan. What should you do?

Towards the end of a thirty to forty year working life, with a little knowledge, some discipline, combined with the power of compounding, you should be able to own your own home and have an even larger nest egg of property, shares, or managed funds generating at least $50,000 per annum of ‘passive income’ (rents, dividends and interest) to replace your employment income, enabling you to maintain the lifestyle to which you have become accustomed. At this point, you are financially independent – you can stop work if you choose to, and replace your employment income with passive income from your investments.

The first step to securing funding for your new venture is to draft a solid business plan with the assistance of your accountant or business adviser.

This process will help you devise business goals and a financial strategy that are clear to lenders or potential investors.

But will you have tax deducted from your investment income?

Your overall business plan should include details of how much money will be required and when, where the money will be sourced, what it will be used for, and when the borrowings will be paid back or when investors can likely expect a return. Having a thorough understanding of the plan’s strengths and limitations will help you define your financial requirements and identify your most likely sources of funding.

If you own your investments in your own personal name, then the earnings are included in your personal tax return and taxed at marginal tax rates. If your earnings are $50,000, you pay $7,797 tax, leaving you with net income of approximately $42,000 to live off.

You may choose to invest your own or other stakeholders’ funds into your business in exchange for partial ownership or you may decide to borrow funds to cover your costs that you will pay back with interest within an agreed time frame.

If you own the same investments inside your superannuation fund, instead of in your own personal name, then the earnings are included in your superannuation fund’s tax return and taxed at superannuation fund tax rates. The tax rate of a superannuation fund in ‘pension phase’ is zero per cent. You pay NO tax on the same earnings of $50,000, leaving you with net income of $50,000 to live off.

If you are looking to borrow funds to finance your business, keep in mind that there are a wide variety of business loans available from a range of different lenders, including (but not limited to) a variable rate, fixed rate, combination between variable and fixed rate, principal and interest or interest-only loans.

Of course, the tax and superannuation systems are too complex to explain comprehensively in this article, so it pays to get good advice from a Certified Financial Planner® at least five to ten years prior to retirement, to make sure that you have the right strategies and investments in place for the future*.

If you are a real estate owner, offering your property (be it your home, an investment property or even a commercial property) as collateral for the loan can be a way of securing a lower interest rate.

My team at Mortgage Choice in Buderim can assist you to compare all your finance options and help you decide what works best for your new business.

*Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information. The information in this document reflects our understanding of existing legislation, proposed legislation, rulings etc. as at the date of issue. While it is believed the information is accurate and reliable, this is not guaranteed in any way. Sandra Wills and Wealthways Pty Ltd are Authorised Representatives of GWM Adviser Services Limited ABN 96 002 071 749 AFSL No 230692

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& Criminal DeFenCe law Boughton Legal prides itself on being compassionate with sensitive matters and provides legal advice, services and court representation. We understand that addressing a relationship breakdown or criminal charges can be very stressful to deal with and offer the expertise and sensitivity to help you through the process.

in all family law and criminal law matters, we offer a free initial (no obligation) consultation.

Family law matters inCluDe: Divorce, Property Settlements, Parenting Matters, Binding Financial Agreements, Representation in Court Mediations and Settlement Conferences (including for defacto relationships and same sex relationships).

As a client of Boughton Legal you will receive a high level of assistance and will be guided through the court process so you are well informed for the duration of your matter. The aim of Boughton Legal staff is to help clients through their difficult time with compassion, honesty and integrity so they can move onto the next stage of their life.

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BUSINESS briefcase

the sunshine coast is full of amazing people – each issue we showcase two successful locals doing great things in their field. words anna rawlings

Emily Wilson

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mily Wilson is a lover of travel, sand, surf, hills, rolling mountains, sunlight, trees, flowers, laughter, hugs, kisses and love.

So, capturing blushing brides, besotted lovers and laughing families surrounded by nature in a snapshot of emotion that will last forever is, in her eyes, the most picture perfect way to spend her time.

The self-taught photographer has been on a whirlwind since launching her photography business, Emvy Photography, in December 2012, with the pace gaining further momentum as time flashes by.

“It has all happened so much faster than I anticipated!” Emily enthuses.

Emvy Photography is approaching its one-year mark, and already Emily’s diary is full with appointments from Brisbane to Noosa, with interstate enquiries beginning to flood in also.

From being the “friend that would always steal cameras at parties to take photos,” Emily soon clicked that this was something she was very passionate about.

“I was working in retail and had done a year of a Diploma in Events Management. I wasn’t sure where I was going or who I would be, until an inspirational friend introduced me to the world of photography. It was then that I found my place doing what I love, and I haven’t looked back since.”

Emily followed her friend to shoots, helping out wherever she could, and soon was ready to step behind the tripod herself. Currently juggling work for Emvy three days per week with a part-time customer service role, Emily counts herself lucky that her hobby is her work.

“If I’m not at work, I’m shooting or editing at home,” she explains of her home office in the house she shares with her supportive partner of two years, Gaine, and two housemates – also photographers!

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Michele McGregor

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elebrating the joy of special occasions is part and parcel of Michele McGregor’s life. From working in third world countries to the achievement of owning and running her own business, Michele’s love of creativity, community and opportunity have led to her present success.

Since the business was established in 2009, Michele and her husband have delighted their customers with their unique tailor-made hampers.

“It has been a challenging journey,” Michele shares. “However, we are used to projects, budgets, business management and the general ups and downs of work. We have the skill-set in place.”

The skill-set Michele refers to has been obtained from a thoroughly different career however, seemingly a different world. In a former life, Michele was a health professional and spent almost five years working in the Middle East, from Lebanon to Dubai to Kuwait.

Born in Vanuatu, Michele originally came to Australia to study nursing, where she met Peter working as a health administrator. As husband and wife, Michele and Peter became a strong team, taking their health expertise to third world countries, working tirelessly in the hospital systems.

The project work was fulfilling, but the pull of Australia and their five children and seven grandchildren ultimately became too strong so they returned to the Sunshine Coast, and it was there that Celebration Hampers and Gifts first started.

The business was soon up and running, and before long Michele was struggling for space and moved to new business premises. Joining her was Tanya, a business partner who is the perfect complement to Michele.

Making sure her eggs aren’t all in one basket, Michele is diversifying with an online store, and is also expanding an organic babywear line.

“For me, it’s about customer service, being an ethical company and finding unique, quality products,” she muses. profilemag.com.au

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BUSINESS MILESTONES

PHOTOS MARIA BARON

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s the local owner/director of recruitment agency, Dove Personnel, Debbie Rawlings has much to be proud of.

After the departure of her business partner in early 2013, Debbie was faced with the prospect of either taking on the business on her own (after 11 years of being part of a duo), or walking away. With strong support from her husband, family and staff, Debbie rose to the challenge and hasn’t looked back.

Having lived a lifetime full of unique experiences, from travelling the world, to living on a yacht with her husband and four children, Debbie has now found peace and balance in her acreage paradise.

MILESTONES Life changing milestone 1: Travel to Europe and England for one year In 1989, I was 27 years old and my husband and I were seven years into our marriage. I had just lost my mother whom I shared a very close bond with, and with her loss, I felt a strange sense of self-determination and independence. I needed some time away, so my husband, Mike, and I decided to move overseas for a year. We landed in London with 80 pounds, no jobs and nowhere to live, but within a week I had secured my first office temping role and my husband was teaching. We bought a little convertible car that took us around the UK and Europe, and I celebrated my 28th birthday at the top of the Matterhorn in Switzerland. We both look back on this year as a treasured time of our lives. We were totally free.

Life changing milestone 2: Offspring Mike and I were never ‘clucky’ for kids. However, once we decided we were ready for a family and experienced being parents for the first time, we went on to have four! We had two boys and two girls within six years and are awe-struck with the whole experience, from changing cloth nappies to the four young adults we now call our children. Nick, 22, Anna, 21, Mikayla, 17 and Eric, 15 constantly challenge us and keep us young by allowing us to be involved in their individual paths. We have always considered it to be our utmost responsibility to do the right thing by them. They are our most humbling achievement.

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Life changing milestone 3: Sailing the high seas It was actually my husband’s dream for us to own a boat. Out sailing at Mooloolaba one day, Mike’s eye was caught by an old wooden sailing yacht anchored in the harbour. As we were preparing for a family camping trip around Australia, our dream to become boat owners was still very much in the planning stages. This chance sighting of the 60-foot timber sailing ketch, the Stephen Davies, resulted in our new adventure and a vessel which took us to fresh horizons, creating many memories in the process. After we returned from our trip around Australia, we moved on to the boat in Christmas 2002. In 2005, we took three months off to travel north to the Whitsundays. We built fires on deserted beaches, made footprints on untouched stretches of sand, lost track of the days, forgot routines and our destiny for the next day was determined by the tide and the wind. We made long-term friendships and bonded as a family.

Life changing milestone 4: Acreage living This is my dream come true. We moved to six acres in Rosemount in 2009, to a property with rainforest, a dam and a beautiful Queenslander house. After living on the boat, I found we couldn’t cope in suburbia and I needed to find an area of tranquility to balance the stress of work. I love living here. The peace, the serenity and the silence of my acreage property are my haven – offering the balance between deadlines and the pressure of work. I never thought I would be a gardener, but I have found solace in my thriving vegetable garden. I find it therapeutic. I love sharing my fresh produce and eggs, and living a healthy sustainable lifestyle. I get to have the Shetland pony I dreamed of as a child, along with my daughter’s Clydesdale horse, two cats, two dogs, goldfish, guinea pigs, ten chickens and two goats.

Life changing milestone 5: Becoming a sole business owner The retirement of my business partner in early 2013 resulted in me having to face the decision to continue running the business on my own as sole director, taking on total responsibility, or walking away after 11 years with the company. There was so much I still felt I could achieve at Dove Personnel that I decided to embrace the challenge. Consequently I feel motivated everyday. Luckily, I have an amazing team, and in turn they have inspired me to make sure the business is a success. The business still trades as Dove Personnel, however the new company entity name, The Lighthouse Keeper, is a name that I chose because it signifies strength and the ability to weather all conditions. Now, after almost 25 years of trading, Dove Personnel stands strong, and I am feeling more settled in my role as sole business owner. I look forward to seeing my own personal growth, along with financial security and the ability to spend more time with my husband and family.

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I felt a strange sense of self-determination and independence. I needed some time away...�

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WORDS JESSICA JANE SAMMUT PHOTOS CARLYLOOLAH PHOTOGRAPHY

KYLIE PATCHETT

Kylie Patchett grew up subscribing to a way of life which made her unhappy, but it wasn’t until her beloved father died that she saw the light. Jessica Jane Sammut talks to Kylie who reveals the ups and downs of her journey and why we must look after ourselves.

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rom forensic scientist to holistic peacemaker, Kylie Patchett is a woman of two halves.

Born and raised to believe in the traditional notion of getting a good education to obtain a secure job, Kylie, like many of us, subscribed to a belief system not of her own making, suffering depression and anxiety in the process as she battled to make sense of the conflicting voices inside her head.

But as she grew older, she got braver in listening to those voices, and the more she did, the better she felt, ultimately leaving the life she knew behind to follow her heart and achieve her destiny.

But it was a rocky road, and one that Kylie is keen for those around her, including her two daughters, not to repeat.

“As a child, I found school easy. I was naturally bright I suppose you could say, so an academic pathway unfolded in front of me. I had always been interested in naturopathy having been helped by a naturopath when I was in grade 12 suffering from glandular fever. But my dad said ‘No’. I was consequently guided with a firm hand into science and then forensic science, obtaining a Masters in the subject and becoming a lecturer at Griffith and QUT.” By the time Kylie had spent a few years in the industry, she had managed to climb to the top of her tree in Queensland Health, and consequently went on to secure a position as the head of a private sleep clinic at The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane.

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“It was not inspiring,” explains Kylie. “Here I was, ensconced in Western medical methodology, and all I wanted to do was practice natural medicine.

“I didn’t like the way Western medicine treated an ailment individually without connection to the rest of the body. There was never any talk at the sleep lab about how mental health or nutrition could be affecting the body physically. There was never any discussion about the body being looked at as a whole – mind, body and soul – with one affecting the other.

“So, what did I do? I continued to use natural medicine at home, and to grit my teeth and get on with my job at work. I enjoyed the financial reward of the role – I got paid very well. It was a high-end corporate position after all, and I had been led to believe my whole life that this was what success looked like.

“However, on the inside I was dying. Each time I placed my hand on the door handle to enter work, I felt like I was haemorrhaging joy.

I used to daydream of an escape.”

Little did Kylie know that a change in life was just around the corner – one which would take her on a journey which would ultimately lead to her destination. Kylie discovered she was pregnant and in fact, went on to have two daughters in the same year, while at the same time her beloved father endured a stroke at 85 years of age and came to live with her.

“I was suddenly a full-time mum and carer. Life was unrecognisable,” explains Kylie. “We moved from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, taking dad with us, and I went from managing a sleep laboratory in a highly driven and pressured environment to being contained within four walls with two young kids and an elderly unwell father. profilemag.com.au

On the inside I was dying. Each time I placed my hand on the door handle to enter work, I felt like I was haemorrhaging joy. I used to daydream of an escape”.

KYLIE AND HER GIRLS, abby and clio

“Consequently I fell into a black hole and was diagnosed with depression.

I nearly lost my marbles. The unhappiness I had supressed inside for so long began to unravel as I found myself desperately searching for answers.”

In March 2011 Kylie’s father sadly passed away, and she was bereft. Kylie fell deeper down that black hole, but sometimes you have to touch the bottom before you can come up for air as they say, and the event seemed to be the catalyst that Kylie needed to change everything.

“As an only child, and with dad living with us, he was my number one rock and supporter. I embarked on a pathway of self-destruction, losing my identity and sense of place. I put on 25 kilograms in three months and became an aggressive mess. I was deeply unhappy.

“One night, however, when I was sitting outside under the stars, I realised that dad had died at 91 having never expressed who he was or what he wanted.

It was like a lightening bolt. I picked myself up and decided then that it was high time to redesign my life.”

Searching for a way to combine her Western medical knowledge with her interest in Eastern medicine, Kylie contacted a lecturer from the Institute for Integrated Nutrition asking for a job, and incredibly was offered one in november 2013

America, moving her family to Portland and then New York.

“I realised I had been living my life according to duty and someone else’s set of rules. I was never going to achieve my potential if I continued to do this.”

Completing the Institute of Integrated Nutrition course, which combined Eastern and Western values into one bundle, Kylie became a health coach, and immediately began to feel more in tune with her calling, writing her first book The Tall Poppy Project while in New York, and returning to Australia to set up her own human behaviour coaching business, www. kyliepracthett.com.

“Extra weight, excessive drinking, unhappiness at work – they are all symptoms of a problem underneath. I know this now. I want to help other women break down that rubbish in their head. This is my specialism.”

Now running a thriving practice offering one-to-one coaching to unfulfilled high achievers, Kylie has finally found inner peace, following a path she had wanted to pursue all those years ago.

“We are about to move to Maleny and the girls are booked in to go to the neo-humanist school there – where education of the whole person is endorsed and encouraged. I don’t want what happened to me, to happen to them.

“Kids are not just brains on legs. I see plenty of smart people very unhappy with no idea how to help themselves. I was one of those people. If we are all taught how to look after ourselves, we can be who we want to be. I never want my children to sit behind a desk for the sake of it, unhappy and empty.

Life is about making your heart sing, after all.

“Nothing holds you back except your own idea of what is possible.” And that is a message for us all. profilemagazine

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perfect pair Amalfi Rio Tray Set of two, RRP $59.95. For Amalfi stockists call (03) 9474 1300 or visit www. amalfihomewares.com.au

This month we take a dive into the blue. From indigo to aqua, blue is always an on-trend colour to refresh your home.

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true blue Rapee cushions, RRP from $29.95. Visit www.rapee.com.au for stockists

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with Monica Topliss, Topliss in the Kitchen, Recipes For a Good Life Without Gluten

Diagnosed with coeliac disease as a child, Sunshine Coast chef Monica Topliss has dedicated her working life to the development of a truly delicious gluten-free recipe range – from wholesome breads and wraps, to mouth-watering cakes and tarts. Drawing on a lifetime spent in kitchens across the globe, Monica has created a plethora of gluten-free recipes as a result, allowing others the chance to enjoy gluten-free dishes which taste just as good, if not better, than the ‘real thing’.

Fittingly, Monica is now the Executive Chef at Kunara Organic Marketplace (formerly the Natural Foodstore) at Forest Glen, which has become a hub for people with all sorts of allergies, as well as those seeking high quality organic food that is exciting and delicious.

Monica caters to a very broad range of customers and refines her menu according to their requirements. At present, the café at Kunara offers many vegan and dairy-free options, as well as a menu which is 99 per cent gluten-free. Monica’s latest role at Kunara encompasses overseeing the creations of the kitchen, where she brings to life some of the vegan recipes in her book, making them available for purchase at Kunara and other outlets across the Coast and Brisbane.

Monica is passionate about producing delicious nutritious allergy-free versions of the foods most people love, so that all have the opportunity to eat well everyday. For more information, contact monica@monicas.net.au

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•• 16g flax meal

•• 6 tsp baking powder

•• 100ml water

•• 135ml sunflower oil

•• 360g MGF flour blend

•• 170ml coconut milk

•• 140g raw almond meal

•• 150g pumpkin puree

•• 200g rapadura sugar Method Preheat the oven to 170°C. Put the flax meal and water into a small bowl and leave to gel for 15 minutes. Place the next four ingredients into a mixing bowl. Pour the oil, coconut milk and pumpkin puree into a separate bowl. Add the flax gel and whisk to combine. Pour the wet mix into the dry mix. Add your flavourings, and spoon into paper-lined muffin cases. You will achieve the best result if you only fill every second muffin hole – it will take double the trays required, but the muffins will cook more evenly using this technique. Bake for 30 minutes. Once baked, the muffins are best eaten the same day.

Profile is offering readers the chance to win one of three copies of Topliss in the Kitchen, valued at $39.95. Simply visit our website at www.profilemag.com.au, go to competitions and enter your details to enter.

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Caloundra Regional Gallery Desert Psychedelic: Jimmy Pike 16 October 2013 – 1 December 2013 Desert Psychedelic: Jimmy Pike is curated by artisan and toured by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland.

Sons of Beaches 72 5 December 2013 – 2 February 2014 Sons of Beaches 72 is an art and lm installation that charts the development of the seminal pro-surng movement that rose from the Gold Coast in the early 1970s, highlighting the short-board revolution in Australia.

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win a gorgeous tote In a world of millions of handbags and totes, an Easoto is truly unique! Perfect for the nine to five workday, you can carry a stylish tote with a handy separate storage area for your heels while you walk to work in your flats. Be organised with the many pockets to hold your iPad, water bottle, make-up and more. Perfect for travel, simply remove the vault to store spare clothing or beauty essentials. Zip out the set of pockets for a secure section to keep your passports, pen, phone and wallet close by. Keep your valuables with you and your floor space clear. Finally... stylish and practical in one! Easoto and profile are giving a reader the chance to take home the Sturdy Matte tote, valued at $150. www.easoto.com.au

win an experience of candles, jewellery and a holiday Gem Candles are more than just a candle – they are an experience! With a unique formula of natural ingredients, these beautiful candles melt into a luxurious massage oil and body moisturiser. Australian made and owned, they are environmentally friendly, vegan and body safe.

Further, inside every large candle is an item of gorgeous jewellery worth anywhere from $10 to $5000! As the wax melts, the gold parcel is revealed with the jewellery inside. Gem Candles are the perfect gift which keep on giving. All candles are packaged in an organza bag, ready to be gifted just how they are. Gem Candles are giving one lucky profile reader the chance to win a pamper pack consisting of a large candle, a travel pack of candles and a Getaway Certificate worth $2000! The certificate will entitle you to a great getaway with FREE accommodation at a large selection of hotels, resorts and guesthouses throughout Australia. With a total value of $2046.90, this is a fabulous prize for a very lucky reader. For full terms and conditions, visit gemcandles. com.au/reward-certificates.

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win gold beauty masks Be amazed at the benefits a touch of royal pampering can give with a 24K gold face or eye mask by Marina’s Ambrosia Products, a cosmetic company based in Perth, Western Australia. Producing handmade organic skincare and mineral make-up, Marina’s Ambrosia Products developed the 24K gold mask in 2005. Marina’s Ambrosia Products has been making mineral make-up before anyone knew what mineral make-up was, with nearly all of its formulations 100 per cent pure, raw, organic and titanium dioxide free.

Marina’s Ambrosia Products specialises in 24K gold products, using the precious metal as a healthy material for skin care with endless benefits, including improved circulation, a reduction in collagen depletion, a reduction in fine lines, increased radiance and improved skin discolouration. Profile magazine and Marina’s Ambrosia Products are giving readers the chance to win a share of $600 worth of products, with two packs of seven 24K gold face masks and three packs of five 24K gold eye masks on offer.

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win an unique babaneese stool Green Cathedral are local furniture designers and crafters based in Noosaville, creating custom pieces for Sunshine Coast and Brisbane Interior designers for the past 5 years. After releasing their eye-catching ‘Babanees’ Range in 2012, they now sell their original, Australian-made designs wholesale and direct to the public, specialising in bespoke and custom-made pieces. ‘Babaneese’ is an old surf term and these gorgeous stools will certainly add a cool, beachy vibe to any home! Green Cathedral have recently opened the Green Cathedral Design Gallery at 27 Rene St, Noosaville and to celebrate would love to offer Profile readers the chance to win 3 of the Babanees Tri-Stools, valued at $195 each. Each lucky winner will have a choice of their own colour and dimension preference to tailor their furniture to their lifestyle. There are a range of 9 colours to choose from, and colours can be viewed on www.greencathedral.com.au.

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win a statement ring Killari Jewellery (www.killari.com.au) offers exclusive 950 sterling silver jewellery, beautifully handcrafted in a sustainable and socially responsible way. Each piece is designed in Australia, with Killari working directly with local artisans in Peru, only using the finest quality of silver and the most ethically produced materials available. Thanks to Killari Jewellery, one lucky profile reader will win a fully adjustable statement ring from their signature collection – the Killari Nest Ring – valued at $109.

Sirens Swimwear (www.sirensswimwear. com.au) is a range of vintage style ladies swimwear that harks back to the 1950s and 60s. Sirens Swimwear fills the gap in the market where style, fit and quality meet hip and fashionforward. The designs flatter the figure without compromising ‘cool’. A ruffle this season will certainly turn heads and the Tiffany Ruffle swimsuit from Sirens Swimwear won’t disappoint! Beautifully figure hugging, with great tummy and bust support, this retro swimsuit is pure elegance with just a hint of fun, the perfect addition to your wardrobe this season. With a chance to win a Tiffany Ruffle swimsuit, valued at $220, one profile reader will look fabulous on the beach this summer!

win a stylish camera bag Ladies behind the lenses – take note of this camera bag, made for style-conscious photographers. With looks, durability, protection and optimum functionality, these bags are made with careful workmanship and high-quality materials. Lei Momi bags are equipped to safely store and carry DSLR cameras, lenses and full photography accessories. With interior compartments and padding on each interior wall and on the base of the bag, valuable items are protected with ease. Use the extra space to pack an iPad, wallet, mobile phone, or even make-up essentials.

Lei Momi Bags are designed in Australia and are joining with profile to offer one snap-happy reader a camera bag priced at $159. www.leimomi.com.au november 2013

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geoff campbell

PHOTOGRAPHY chesterton smith photography

Geoff Campbell is the owner of successful fresh food franchise Raw Energy, which he and wife Liz founded in 1998. They now have five cafes on the Sunshine Coast and one at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast. We caught up with the down to earth local to find out what he gets up to when he’s not working.

Most people don’t know that I … am a qualified marine biologist and landscape designer

I start my day by… either with a swim in the ocean or with a walk with my wife Liz and out three pug dogs George, Vinnie and Poppy.

My favourite holiday spot is…

Byron Bay or Nusa Lembongan in Bali…or Kavieng in New Guinea… I don’t know, they are all good!

I would love to be a better... surfer. I have been surfing for 43 years and for all that time I still think I’m only mediocre. But I still love it and I’ve never had a bad surf. It’s just that some are better than others.

Most people don’t know that I… am a qualified marine biologist and landscape designer.

I am happiest when…

I’m on holidays with all my family down the coast somewhere preferably surrounded by good surf and bush. I love bush.

When I am not working I am… spending time with my family and pug dogs… and surfing.

I wish I could… be more patient. I am not a very patient person. I have always got too much to do.

Owner of the iconic Raw Energy franchise, Geoff Campbell chats to Profile Magazine

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The best meal I have had was at…

Sardines in Seminak, Bali. It was the most amazing setting in amongst the rice paddies and the food was fantastic.

My favourite restaurant is…

Hungry Feel Eating House in Buderim. The food is always fresh, light and yummy.

When I was growing up I wanted to be… a marine biologist because I’ve always had a love and respect for the ocean.

My greatest achievement is… having such a wonderful family and giving our children the best educations we could afford. Starting up Raw Energy 15-years-ago and keeping it going is also another great achievement. I have met some wonderful people along the way.

In five years I hope to be… taking it a little bit easier but still running Raw Energy.

Fortunately I enjoy work.

The one person I would most like to meet…

David Attenborough. What an amazing life and the Dalai Lama. I would love some of his patience and compassion to rub off on me. profilemag.com.au

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