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None more so than our incredible cover girl, Jordyn Archer, who at the age of just 23, has already raised tens of thousands of dollars for Destiny Rescue in her plight to fight against the evils of child exploitation in third-world countries. Named Young Queenslander of the Year in 2014, Jordyn shares her remarkable story with Nicole Fuge. We also chat with several business owners on the Sunshine Coast who are doing their bit to give back to the community … we have some very special people right here on our doorstep. We also launch another great new section to Profile this month … ‘About Business’ brings you the latest tips and business advice from leaders in their respective fields, as well as amazing business stories to uplift and inspire you. Anna Rawlings chats with Tom O’Toole, the infamous baker-turned-businessman who turned an ordinary bakery into a multi-million-dollar empire. The Profile family has grown again too! We are delighted to welcome our new distribution and delivery co-ordinator Wade Fuge to the team. You will see Wade out and about delivering Profile magazine around the Sunshine Coast, and ensuring stocks are topped up throughout the month so you can always find a copy of the latest issue. This is the first time we have had a Profile couple too, awww! Wade’s lovely wife, journalist Nicole Fuge joined the team last year. We are very lucky to have them both. And, as always, we bring you all the latest in food, fashion, design, art, culture and sport. So sit back, put your feet up and enjoy our latest issue! Cheers!

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AMANDA GORE AT THINK SPEAKERS AND EVENTS International keynote speaker Amanda Gore wowed a captivated crowd when she made a special local appearance at Maroochydore RSL on 28 January for Think Speakers and Events. Amanda used her own entertaining blend of strategies, techniques and skills to educate the audience in a fun and unique evening workshop that delighted all who attended. photos by Chesterton Smith Photography

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Calling all swimmers! Whether you are a competitive swimmer, weekend warrior or a fitness fanatic, the Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim is the perfect open water event. Choose from four open water distances, 3.8km, 2km, 1km or a free 300m Kids Dash, off the shoreline of Kings Beach, Caloundra. Series ambassador Michael Klim will be waiting on the start line of the third event in Milk and Co Queensland Ocean Swim Series – here’s your chance to conquer an open-water event. Entry is $50 for adults. www.iconevents.com.au/kings-of-the-coast

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SUBARU MOOLOOLABA TRIATHLON Mooloolaba will once again host one of the biggest feature events on the Australian Triathlon calendar, when the annual Subaru Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival hits the Coast in March. Thousands of international, national, elite, age-grouper and ‘just for fun’ triathletes ﬂock to the beachside town for the popular racing conditions, prime location and buzz of the atmosphere.

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Widely promoted as ‘eight days of pure stoke’, the annual Noosa Festival of Surfing is now in its 24th year and attracts an international audience of surfers and spectators thanks to its reputation as the leading surf cultural event in the world. The heart of Noosa will transform into a pumping week-long hub of fun, thrills, surf, sand and sun for competitors and their families, with locals getting in on the action too! After watching talented surfers carving up the face of a perfect Noosa five-pointer, catch the various free movies and live bands in the festival village, or kick back with a cold beer or wine. With over 600 entries from 14 countries at last year’s event, the 2015 festival is not to be missed. Entries are now closed to competitors, but spectators can catch the event anytime. www.noosafestivalofsurﬁng.com

THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW

The Johnny Cash Show presented by Dave Reynolds is a must-see for any fans of the famous American musician. Multi-award winning singer/ songwriter/guitarist Dave Reynolds and his highly professional six-piece Rockabilly Show Band will take you on a thoroughly enjoyable recollection of the legendary performer. His band will also feature songs and music from The Johnny Cash Show era from such great artists as Credence Clearwater, Patsy Cline, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, The Shadows and Roy Orbison. Full price tickets are $49 with concession and group discounts available. www.theeventscentre.com.au

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20-22 & 27-29 Held at Maroochydore, the Queensland Surf Lifesaving Championships mark the pinnacle of events on SLSQ’s sporting calendar. The event is split into two episodes, with the State Youth Championships for the under-11 to under-15 age groups on from 20 to 22 March and the Senior Championships scheduled the following weekend. The championships are expected to attract over 2000 competitors, who will line up to battle the surf, sand and each other in their quest for state glory.

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LEO SAYER: THE RESTLESS YEARS TOUR

From his debut 1973 smash hit The Show Must Go On to his 2006 UK No 1 remix of Thunder In My Heart, Leo Sayer has carved an incredible worldwide career over four decades including selling 80 million albums and a Grammy award – and now he will be playing on the Sunshine Coast stage! In the international music charts there have been more than 20 top 10 singles and five top 10 albums in Leo’s illustrious recording career, along with his acclaimed talents as a songwriter. His live performances are legendary and he’s touring Australia for the first time in four years to celebrate the release of his latest CD, Restless Years. Leo Sayer – The Restless Years Tour 2015 will feature his new Australian band performing songs from the new album together with his original hits. Full price tickets from $28.

Relive and celebrate the great hits of the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley, in a two-hour intimate concert experience, ELVIS – I’ll Remember You, starring internationally renowned Mark Anthony, who recreates the essence of Elvis and all his musical hits that inspired and rocked the world. Tribute singer Mark Anthony will transport you to the time when Elvis Presley made the music that dominated the record charts in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s with his unique raw energy, dynamic voice and sensational stage presence. Come and hear all the million-dollar hits in a breathtaking international concert experience not to be missed! Full price tickets are $69.90. www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

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SYDNEY TO MOOLOOLABA YACHT RACE Watch as the ocean off Mooloolaba fills with the sails of the ﬂeet of yachts arriving in the safe harbour after navigating north up the coastline from New South Wales. The annual Sydney to Mooloolaba Yacht Race stretches over 400 nautical miles. Set sail for a day of the nautical sporting world’s finest as they race to the finish line in Mooloolaba before celebrating at the Mooloolaba Yacht Club. www.mhyc.com.au

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RAY MARTIN Think Speakers and Events is delighted to bring award-winning journalist and five-time Logie winner Ray Martin to the Sunshine Coast. Having recorded over 12,000 interviews with almost every political and pop figure you can think of including the likes of Joan Collins, Robin Williams, and Tom Cruise, Ray will share highlights of his remarkable career while you enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the Maroochydore RSL. Doors open at 6.30am for a 7am start. Finishes at 8.30am. Tickets are $55 per person (breakfast included). www.thinkspeakersandevents.com.au

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As a leading real estate identity, Dan Sowden is on a mission of social responsibility. He lends a helping hand through the form of a raised auctioneer’s gavel, shouldering the responsibility of generosity and goodwill along the way, reports Anna Rawlings.

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ur tenants, our investors, our buyers, our sellers; everyone we work with lives in our community and I think we need to be advocates of that, and as business leaders show we have a social responsibility to do this, to tackle the issues we have to face together,” says Dan. The generous businessman estimates he has raised an incredible $2 million for Sunshine Coast non-profit organisations, partly through donating his time as auctioneer for various big-name charity events supported by his business, Ray White Maroochydore, such as SunnyKids’ and Wishlist events, the BMW Summer Racing Ball and RACQ’s Careflight Ball. “Auctioneering – I love it. I think I’ve got the best job in the world, and to be able to apply something I love to do in a work profession to a charity space, it’s a really good, moral thing to do,” he says. On face value, he calls the shots at charity events, with each strike of the gavel signalling another cash drop, but underneath he is driven by the meaning of charity and causes that are much closer to his heart than most would realise. Dan unfortunately experienced firsthand the incredible work of local organisations, with the loss of his father to cancer in November 2014. “It certainly wasn’t a catalyst for me to be involved in supporting charities, but to actually see it firsthand was a real eye-opener,” he says. Dan’s father required palliative care during the last four months of his battle, with the nurses from the Katie Rose Hospice assisting him to spend his remaining time in a familiar setting. “The various nursing and hospice groups across the Coast probably don’t get the recognition they deserve … so I will probably look at steering some of our company’s direction to focus on the work those nurses do,” says Dan.

He pauses. “Their impact was beyond words … it’s borderline heroic what they do.” A moral example in his own right, family is important to Dan and he grew up in a tight-knit one; moving to the Sunshine Coast when he was three, he attended Mooloolaba State School, followed by Immanuel Lutheran College, before studying at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Originally setting out to pursue a career in physiotherapy, Dan settled on a degree in sports and exercise science as his love of sport dominated over academic achievements in high school. His sporting pursuits continue today through his passion for triathlons, kitesurfing and surfing. Upon finishing uni, Dan took a 12-month rugby contract in London and during the UK stint, juggled travel and rugby with a sales-based health club role during the week, and clocking on weekends for high-end boutique agency Hamptons Real Estate in Chelsea – his first taste of the industry. In January 2004, after returning home to Australia, Dan walked through the doors of Ray White Maroochydore for the first time. Now, 11 years on, he has a team of over 40 people working across residential sales, property management, business sales, administration and special projects. “I’m ecstatic, stoked, every day I go to work knowing I’m in a great industry … so I love it,” Dan remarks. And each Saturday, he takes prime position in front of a crowd of buyers, supported by his team and presided over by the sellers, it’s ‘game day’ – a throwback to his rugby days. “I can’t play rugby anymore after injuries so auctions for me is almost like rugby was, it’s the exciting part of the week,” he says. In fact, Dan’s passion for auctions kicked off his initial avenue into philanthropy; at 23-years-old he didn’t have the financial backing to directly donate to causes, instead offering his auctioneering services.

“ … to be able to apply something I love to do in a work profession to a charity space, it’s a really good, moral thing to do.”

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DAN SHARES HIS PHILANTHROPIC TIPS Understand what you want to do for the charity. Is it creating awareness for them? And can you use your business to do that? Start small, but you have to be consistent. These charities want consistency and to know the people they worked with last year will be there this year. Ultimately the more consistent you are, the more momentum they can build around you. Be committed. When we start working with a charity, we make sure we can actually commit first and fulfil it. A lot of people enter this area and bite off too much and can’t continue it. Choose your charity well. Don’t choose one just because it’s big, choose something that has real meaning to you.

“Back then we were selling football jerseys and autographed boxing gloves,” he remembers. “It’s a little bit different these days … generosity is huge now.” His team is also heavily involved in charitable endeavours; sponsoring Guide Dogs Queensland, ‘adopted’ families for Christmas 2014 through Bloomhill Cancer Help, and regularly volunteering at the Sunshine Coast Marathon, local surf clubs and the CEO Sleepout. “The local charities are really important to us, because if we are going to ask people we work with and support in the community to invest in those charities, I want to know that their money is staying locally,” he explains. “Nothing is too big or small, they [events] are still raising money or awareness.” “There doesn’t have to be a thank you. It’s not about that.” And it’s this altruistic approach to generosity that shows a superhero has a presence in reality, through acts of charity in the heart of a community.

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‘Phair’ lady With so many people asking for help these days, countless others are often forgotten, pushed to the side, or ignored. The Mark and Kerry Phairs Foundation aims to lift these people up, listen to them, teach them new skills and be the shining light to guide them in the right direction.

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ark Phairs knew he was dying and while he accepted it, never found that said peace at the end. He kept fighting to live, saying he had more people to help and dreams he wanted to achieve. Mark died with tears rolling down his cheeks. Mark’s wife Kerry says he never asked, ‘why me?’ and always counted his blessings rather than his curse – a true reflection of the character of this great man. In April 2011, Mark was in an horrific car smash and broke over 57 bones including seven in his spine and neck, broke all but one rib and had a flailed chest, compound fracture of the hip, smashed pelvis and a perforated bowel. Mark was not expected to live, let alone learn to walk again and spent four months in hospital, one month of that in a coma, before undergoing extensive rehabilitation. Kerry says young men going through the same rehabilitation as Mark saw him as somebody they could speak to, who knew what they were going through, and that mentoring continued after Mark came out of hospital. “In the neighbourhood, young men were coming down to offer help and doing the gardening, things they could see Mark could no longer

do,” she says. “Then they saw Mark’s love of cars and were spending more and more time with him and some friends asked if their son could come around because he was interested in cars but the father had no idea about them, so Mark was teaching this young man every weekend.” And that’s when the idea for the Mark and Kerry Phairs Foundation was born. “We saw a great need, there were a lot of young kids and adults that had been ‘under-parented’ and it’s not that their parents were bad, they just didn’t have the time or the skills to teach some of the things the kids wanted to know,” says Kerry. When Mark and Kerry moved to the Sunshine Coast in July 2013, they bought a large property in the Hinterland to facilitate their dream. Mark was diagnosed with cancer in September 2013 and passed away in June 2014. “He asked me to continue with it,” Kerry says. “Now I’ve got to do it bigger because I don’t have all of his skills, but there is a need out there. The aim is to help anyone who needs help. “The big vision is that we have a property, whether it be a big house on a couple of acres with a couple of big sheds and a house where people can come and feel safe, know they’ll be respected and know they’ll learn basic skills in cooking, cleaning, how to put a motor in a

“He’s stolen my heart. It makes it worth it because he knows he’s not alone ...”

KERRY DONATING A NEW CAR TO CHAD’S FAMILY TO ENSURE THEY TRAVEL SAFELY TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.

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1. MARK ENJOYING HIS RIDE 2. LEARNING TO WALK AGAIN AFTER 4 MONTHS 3. MARK TEACHING A YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOOLS AND CARS 4. KERRY AND MARK ENJOYING A MOMENT TOGETHER 5. EVEN AFTER BRAIN SURGERY IN 2013, MARK IS STILL ABLE TO GIVE THE THUMBS UP

car, how to build a table – stuff our grandparents and parents know, but skills that are getting lost.” While that dream still remains, Kerry can’t help but reach out to anyone along the way – as she and Mark would have done. “Sometimes helping with the small things is the big stuff,” she says with a warm smile. “It’s like the story of the starfish – the little boy walking along the beach tossing in the starfish, there’s no point bringing in a tractor or a net to pick up the starfish at once and plonking them in the ocean because they won’t survive. But if you can pick up one at a time, that one will survive. “I can’t turn someone away.” It’s a distinguishing quality Kerry has always possessed, but didn’t understand the weight of until she and Mark were the ones being turned away. “After Mark had his car smash, we fit into the category of the middle road, we reached out for help and it wasn’t there for us. It was a lonely place,” she laments.“We know what it’s like to ask for help and for it not to be there and I don’t want anyone in my sphere, to ever feel like that.” And so it began when Kerry was introduced to Ronald McDonald House and a group of friends cooked meals for the families staying there. Learning they rely heavily on donations and seeing the Ronald McDonald House in Herston was in dire need of a little love, Kerry started raising money to upgrade the family rooms. “It costs $15,000 to totally renovate one room with new bedding, painting, floors, kitchen and maintain it for three years,” she explains. Through Kerry’s involvement with the Ronald McDonald House, she met 12-year-old Chad and his family, who stayed there for five months after Chad contracted a virus which caused him to have a stroke, debilitating the left-side of his body. “He’s stolen my heart. It makes it worth it because he knows he’s not

alone even though he’s got a fantastic family and support, he knows he’s got someone else now and I want everyone I meet to know they’re never alone,” she says. After noticing the family desperately needed a new car to safely travel to and from appointments, Kerry gave them what they needed. And there she stood, beside the car offering her help – reminiscent of when Mark, then a stranger, offered his hand to Kerry. “I bought some potting mix and was trying to get it in the back of my car and he offered to help,” says Kerry, tears welling in her eyes. “Then we went for coffee.” “One day he said to me, ‘All I need to know is that you will always ask me for help when you need it’. That taught me a big lesson, I was so used to doing things for myself and feeling alone and from that moment I’ve never felt alone and if I can pass that gift onto someone else I’m happy. God I miss him.”

“Sometimes helping with the small things is the big stuff.”

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Local women now have access to fast turnaround breast cancer diagnosis through The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital’s new state-of-the-art Breast Clinic. The clinic will improve access to healthcare on the Coast by providing a ‘same-day service’ model similar to that available in Brisbane. words nicole fuge photos cheryl nonmus, onq photography

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reast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, behind skin cancer, and the second highest cause of death after lung cancer – but a new clinic on the Sunshine Coast will help in the fight against this disease. The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital knows how important it is to offer a prompt and comprehensive service and has constructed its state-of-the-art Breast Clinic on its site in Buderim. This means no more painstaking waits for further appointments and no more travelling to Brisbane for access to a same-

day service. It’s now all here on the Sunshine Coast. General Manager of the hospital, Wallis Westbrook, says the clinic, which opens 16 March, is a critical addition to the services the hospital has been providing for 35 years. “We know there’s a large number of women from the Sunshine Coast who travel to Brisbane to have their diagnostic breast work done, as there hasn’t been a comprehensive service on the Coast that has been able to provide all investigations and results on the same day,” he says. “We’ve built a breast clinic for women across the Sunshine Coast, Gympie, the

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Same day results, Same day PeaCe of mind.... Fraser Coast and in the more western areas that offers routine breast screening as well as same-day clinical examination, imaging and biopsy services so women don’t have to travel away from their friends and family in the community to get answers or support.” “Women can come in with an issue and go out with a strategy or solution that provides the peace of mind everybody needs. We’re talking about women when they’re particularly vulnerable and scared – now, the same day they have an appointment is the same day they’ll get a result.” Wallis says this service “complements exactly what we are as a hospital” in providing the best possible high-quality service to the community and this now extends to liaising with GPs across the Coast and further afield when it comes to breast cancer diagnosis. The Clinic is modeled on the renowned Wesley Hospital Breast Clinic in Brisbane, a sister organisation of The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital. Both hospitals are part of UnitingCare Health, one of the largest not-for-profit private hospital groups in Queensland. “About 20 or so women from the Coast travel to Brisbane each week for treatment, so that’s a fairly significant number,” says Wallis. “If we’re thinking about the broader region those numbers go up and there would be a number of women who don’t go to Brisbane, who delay the treatment or choose a different strategy.” The clinic Experienced women’s health and breast physician, Dr Debbie Pfeiffer from Nambour, has come on board as the Director of the Breast Clinic and says she is passionate about providing an express service for women– something which has been lacking on the Coast. “We will be providing screening mammograms for women on their regular two yearly check up, breast cancer risk assessments for women with a family history, diagnostic services for women who have symptoms, post cancer follow-up, imaging services and general advice for the medical profession,” she says. The hospital’s Director of Nursing, Rae Priaulx, says they have surgeons and nursing staff who specialise in breast work based at the hospital.

“We are proud to have some of the Coast’s leading breast surgeons and oncologists here at the hospital,” she says. “One of the really important things we’re offering as a facility is a whole service,” adds Wallis. “We will have the support work that goes around that, what rehab may be required post-operation and what additional psychological support may be needed to deal with a cancer diagnosis.” “What we’re able to do on this site is provide a comprehensive solution for women rather than an itemised solution which deals only with the breast but nothing else.” Wallis says, “We have no doubt the quality of the service we’ll be providing will be second to none. We’ve already linked with The Wesley Hospital and they’ve been assisting and guiding us in the development of this centre.” The clinic was purpose-built and has been designed with the patients’ needs in mind to make sure the journey is as comfortable and convenient as possible. State-of-the-art equipment In addition to a specialist multi-disciplinary team, the clinic boasts state-of-the-art equipment including 3D mammography, ultrasounds and an Australian-first mammography information system. “We’ve been able to invest in the very latest technology which can provide the highest quality resolution pictures and are 3D-based to ensure the clearest image, which allows the quickest and most satisfying solution,” says Wallis. Debbie says all women will be offered a 3D mammogram as the investigation of first choice. “It gives significantly more information than a standard mammogram,” she says. “We will also provide ultrasounds and access to breast MRI.” How do you access the clinic? Women who require a breast screen can simply phone The Breast Clinic on 5452 0500 and request an appointment. Women who have a breast symptom which can be a lump, a change in the appearance of the breast or nipple discharge, or who have a personal or a family history of breast cancer will require a referral from their doctor. Only a small number of breast problems are actually serious conditions, says Debbie, “But you don’t know that until you’ve had a mammogram, ultrasound, needle biopsy and received the results.”

Breast cancer is the SeCond moSt Common CanCer in women, behind skin cancer, and the second highest cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer.

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breast care n The most important thing is to be aware of the normal look and feel of your breasts.

“In the past it could take several days or even weeks to get those results. Obviously, if you have a breast symptom, it’s a very anxious time, so we’re hoping to significantly shorten that waiting time.” “For women who don’t have breast cancer, we will be able to provide that reassurance on the day she comes in for her test. There is no way to prevent breast cancer so regular screening to allow for early detection is absolutely critical.” Debbie says the target market for breast screening is women aged 40 and over, as well as younger women who historically have had limited access to breast care services. “Women under the age of 40 are prone to breast lumps, discharges, infection and things like that, but they are rarely cancerous,” she says. “So we’re targeting women of all ages, women aged 20 and up. We are also not gender specific. Men do get breast cancer, men do get breast lumps so men will also be welcome in the clinic.”

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Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm Level 2, Building B, Nucleus Medical Suites The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital 12 Elsa Wilson Drive, Buderim www.sunshinecoasthospital.com.au/breastclinic To make an appointment call 5452 0500. Free on-site parking.

Be aware of any changes that are out of the ordinary – such as a lump, nipple discharge or change in the skin appearance of the breasts.

Breast pain is very rarely associated with breast cancer, but is one of the most frequent reasons for referral. The clinic will ensure women who have breast pain will have appropriate investigation and reassurance should there not be any serious cause. n

n If you feel a lump and it persists after your next period (for women who are menstruating), see your GP and do not wait until your next mammogram is due.

Meet Breast Clinic Director, Dr Debbie Pfeiffer

A trained breast physician with a background in general practice and women’s health, medical administration and women’s breast imaging. She has also been with BreastScreen Queensland program for the last 10 years.

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At an age when most girls are caught up in the politics of high school, boys and make-up, 16-year-old Jordyn Archer was sowing the seed for philanthropic greatness. Now aged 23, Jordyn is fighting against child exploitation in third-world nations and in her spare time, feeds the local homeless community.

riving through the streets of Phnom Penh, Jordyn Archer casts her eye out to see young Cambodian girls loitering in the streets, like bait for predators looking for a good time. Jordyn’s chest tightens, she knows what goes on within the dingy buildings behind them. When Jordyn reaches her destination, she’s met with the pearly-white smiles of the children who have been saved from a life of ‘sexploitation’ and she feels her chest tighten again, this time from her heart swelling with love and gratitude. Destiny Rescue is a non-profit organisation dedicated to rescuing children from human trafficking. They rescue the sexually exploited and enslaved, restore the abused, protect the vulnerable, empower the poor and are a voice for the voiceless. It was founded in 2001 by Tony Kirwan from Cairns after he went on a holiday to Thailand with his dad and was ‘offered’ a girl for $100. It shook Tony to the core and prompted him to pack up his life, sell his business and move to Thailand with his wife and children to establish Destiny Rescue. Now, thousands of children have been saved. “We have teams that go in undercover in third-world nations and identify young kids, both boys and girls as young as five, who have been sold, tricked or forced into human trafficking,” explains Jordyn. “Majority of our focus is the sex trafficking, so it’s finding these kids and building rapport with them so it’s not just yanking them out of these places, it’s gaining their trust and offering them the chance to leave, so it’s their choice to leave.”

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“It’s really inspiring to see the RIPPLE EFFECT, it’s not just that girl’s life you’re changing but it’s her kids and her family that’s FOREVER CHANGED.” Once the children have been rescued, they seek refuge in safe houses and undergo a six-month counselling and rehabilitation program to work through the trauma. They then start vocational training in jewellery-making, hospitality or beauty industries. “We identify what these girls enjoy doing and want to do with their future and we partner alongside them and empower them,” says Jordyn. “It reduces the vulnerability of them ever being put in a situation where they have no other job and have to go back into prostitution. If we give them a skill or a trade they can go forward in, that’s when they’ll be able to rebuild their life.” Destiny Rescue originated in Thailand and is where most of their rescue work is done, but they also operate in Burma, Laos, India, Cambodia, the Philippines and were in Mozambique, and have funding branches in Australia, New Zealand and America. They also aim to expand into places like South America. While the majority of their work is in the line of sex trafficking, Jordyn says children are also rescued from drug trafficking, particularly across Burma and Thailand borders. “Most of our rescues have been girls – 90 per cent are girls and 10 per cent boys,” she says. “But when our rescue work started in Mozambique last year, 90 per cent were boys and 10 per cent were girls. It depends on the country, the community or the culture of that country, but majority of the time it is girls that are being sold and vulnerable.” Jordyn says while the rescue work is crucial, prevention is equally as important because by rescuing one girl, it can open the door for another to enter. “We have teams whose role it is to go into rural communities and poor hills tribes and educate families if their daughter is offered a job it might not be the job they’re told it is, or how to give her a safe job so they’re not at the point of being sold by the family. “We also offer micro loans and sell animals to these families so they can get back on their feet and don’t have to sell their daughter or son. “We also identify kids who are orphans and bring them into our prevention homes, look after them and get them back on their feet. We had one guy who was an orphan in our care and he is now a rescue agent on one of our teams.” Jordyn was just 16 when she became involved with Destiny Rescue in 2008, after her friend’s father became a rescue agent with the charity. “I was hearing stories of these kids who were my age, my sister’s age and I couldn't believe it,” she says.

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“I had been told at school that slavery had been abolished and to know it wasn’t and happening now more than ever, I decided there had to be something I could do.” Jordyn launched her own charity Chant 4 Change and has raised almost $40,000 for Destiny Rescue through annual concerts and fundraisers. She has also been over to Cambodia three times to help train the rescued girls in their chosen vocation. “In 2013 I spent six months managing the cafe in Kampong Cham, teaching them certificates in hospitality, cooking and barista,” she says. “They get to the end of their certificate and go on to create their own cafe, work for us or they can work for another cafe in any area of Cambodia. “I since went back and saw one of the girls who had gone on to get married and another gone to get work and it’s really inspiring to see the ripple effect, it’s not just that girl’s life you’re changing but it’s her kids and her family that’s forever changed. “That was my focus, let’s just train these girls up and get them to a point where they’re not vulnerable and they’ll empower someone else.” As someone who has not been to Cambodia, it’s hard to imagine just what it’s like and I ask Jordyn to describe her first visit. “It’s really third world,” she laments. “There’s just so much poverty in your face and as soon as you arrive at the airport you’re confronted with it. “There are people lying on the street, or people who all they have is the clothes on them – it’s a totally different world.” Jordyn radiates goodness, her altruistic nature far exceeds what is expected of a 23-year-old and last year she was named Young Queenslander of the Year and a finalist in Young Australian of the Year for her work on a local and international level. Alongside her brother Joel, Jordyn regularly feeds the homeless community on the Sunshine Coast and runs annual seasonal projects – Winter Warmth and Christmas Care. “We’ve identified areas of need around the Coast where people are struggling, living in caravan parks and people literally on the street,” she says. “It’s more for me than just giving these people food, it’s about giving them someone to talk to.” As someone who has dedicated much of her life to others, Jordyn says a lot of people are stopped by the thought of not being able to achieve much, “but if everyone did a little then much is to be achieved by that”. “Look into organisations, look into Destiny Rescue, it’s $48 to sponsor a girl who’s been rescued and now has a future with us, or give food to a local homeless barbecue, have a think about what you can do. Every little bit does help.”

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WAYS TO HELP DESTINY RESCUE Child sponsorship for $48 a month Sponsor a home for $48 a month Fund the rescue of a child out of the sex trade for $1500 Fund the restoration of a child from a past rife with trauma to a happy and healthy future $3000 Fund the reintegration of a child and equip them with training to free them from the shackles of poverty $1500 Fund a project to the amount of your choice Volunteer in one of their regional ofﬁces Go on a two-week team trip and get involved

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ameron and Ashley Hodges found their purpose when they moved to Chiang Rai, Thailand in January 2011, to serve Destiny Rescue as full time volunteers. From a very young age Ashley was passionate about helping the poor and destitute and always wanted to be an overseas aid worker. Ashley now works as an executive assistant to Tony Kirwan, the International President and Founder of Destiny Rescue. Cameron is a building project manager and has been responsible for building and/or fitting out a Destiny Rescue restaurant and cafe, hair salon, office buildings and housing for rescued girls. “There are no words to describe how amazing it is to see firsthand the journey of life rescued from sex trafficking,” says Ashley. “I don't think I could ever be de-sensitized to the joy I feel when another child finds freedom. But the rescue is just the beginning of her story. There are many emotional stages that a rescued girl will experience as she begins a process of healing and restoration in our aftercare homes. “My favourite time is when a new girl begins to feel confident in her new Destiny Rescue family. There's a change in her eyes, her nervous smile stretches to a toothy grin, she embraces affection, she laughs with new friends and joins in singing choirs and dance groups.” Last year Ashley gave birth to their son Jyrah and she says he is constantly being cuddled and adored by the Destiny Rescue girls and already proving to be a great connecting tool to build relationships with new girls. Ashley and Cam are now starting the process to adopt a Thai baby. “There are many orphans, abandoned babies and needy children in our community,” says Ashley. “We know that growing up in a family home is always a better option than living in an institution. We are excited to be an answer for a child who needs a family.” The Hodges family also opened up their hearts and home to one of the rescued girls, her name is Meesar.

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Meesar was told she would be given a place to stay, food to eat and sponsorship to go to college to REACH HER DREAMS.

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eesar is from an Akha hill tribe and grew up in a very poor family in the mountains. Her home and lifestyle was very basic and many people in her village had drug addictions. Meesar grew up learning two languages – Ahka from her family and Thai language at her primary school. When she became a teenager, she had increasing pressure to financially contribute to her family (as is normal in Thai culture). Meesar left her village to seek work in a nearby town. Her parents couldn't afford to send her to high school/college even though she was very bright and keen to learn more skills. Meesar desired to study so she could get a good job and escape the hard village life. Meesar tried selling flowers to people on the street but was later offered a job at a local bar. Meesar never wanted to work in a karaoke bar, it’s a dangerous place and a slippery slope for a young vulnerable girl. She didn't like the men that frequented the bar and made her feel uncomfortable. A friend of Meesar told her about a local organisation that helped Thai girls study and find good jobs and Meesar told her friend about her situation and that she wanted out. Meesar waited at the bar for march 2015

days and began to worry that no one was coming. She was nearly out of money and desperate, she had little hope that someone was looking for her. One day a man called and said he was from an organisation that could help her. When he arrived Meesar knew something was different about this man compared to other men that frequented the bar. Meesar was told she would be given a place to stay, food to eat and sponsorship to go to college to reach her dreams. The offer sounded too good to be true and Meesar hesitated before nervously agreeing to join the Destiny Rescue program. She was found by Destiny Rescue before she was found by someone else who could have abused, exploited or taken advantage of her vulnerability and desperation. Most girls that Destiny Rescue find are not so lucky. Meesar is now 17 and studying at a vocational training college and wants to one day work in tourism/hotel management. Meesar's parents are benefiting from what she can now contribute to the family and they are proud of her. profilemagazine

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obert and Judy Webber have always had a heart for those who are the downtrodden or forgotten in society and need a helping hand. The couple set up a ‘feed the homeless’ program in Caloundra over 15 years ago and it still operates today. They have worked with and opened their home to addicts, the homeless, and taken in abandoned children. “We know that we are blessed to bless others, and so many people just need a helping hand, someone to love them, and walk the tough roads with them. To offer hope in a hopeless situation,” says Judy. In 2005, Robert went to Uganda, Africa with well-known Sunshine Coast Psychologist, Dr Robi Sonderegger, to set up a trauma rehabilitation program for the child soldiers and sex slaves. Robert has since returned to Africa eight times to follow up on the work there and build an orphanage with the help of some fellow Sunshine Coasters. In 2010, the Webber family sold all they owned to volunteer full time with Destiny Rescue in Cambodia. The hardest thing was to leave behind their eldest daughter Brooke-Lyn, while their other children – Chanelle, Taleisha, Izacc and Logan – moved to Cambodia in April 2011. The Webbers had never been to Cambodia before and knew little about it, but arrived to work in an aftercare shelter for Destiny Rescue with more than 50 girls in residential care. All of these girls came from sexually abusive or exploitative situations.

“…so many people just need a HELPING HAND, someone to LOVE them, and walk the tough roads with them.” In October 2012, Robert set up Destiny Rescue’s own direct rescue projects in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Kampong Cham, which has seen over 200 girls rescued from sex trafficking in Cambodia since that time. Robert still goes into these dark places to find and rescue girls, together with the rescue teams. Their daughter Chanelle also managed the Destiny Coffeehouse, an in-house training facility in hospitality, cooking and barista, and open to the general public. She built on the previous management and received recognition with Lonely Planet and Trip Advisor – being voted the best Café/Dining in Kampong Cham.

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hen Karla and Damien May flew to Thailand to serve Destiny Rescue, they intended on staying for 12 months. That was four years ago and Karla says they’re only just getting started. Their affinity with helping children and families disadvantaged by poverty stemmed from their first stint in Thailand in 2000. “It was then we met Tony and Jenni Kirwan (founders of Destiny Rescue) and felt an instant connection with their family and ours,” says Karla. “Our relationship kept growing so when they launched Destiny Rescue it was a 'no brainer' to get involved in any way we could.” Initially they sponsored a child, then Damien came on staff pioneering the promotions team on the Sunshine Coast tasked with raising the funds needed to support the quickly expanding project nations. In 2011 Damien felt it was time to 'get their hands dirty again' and relocated the family to Thailand. The family has spent time in Chiang Mai and Bangkok and now live in northern Thailand. Damien is a rescue manager overseeing Destiny Rescue’s rescue efforts throughout Thailand, coordinating his own team of rescuers as well as working with local and international law enforcement agencies. Three years ago, Karla, Damien and their two children met Numchar, now aged five and opened their home to her a year ago. “She has no living parents in Thailand and was in need of love and a family,” says Karla. “ It only seemed right to extend the borders of our home to include her.” Having spent over a decade helping those in need and changing young people’s lives, Karla says it is nothing short of a privilege. “Our children miss out on a few things obviously but I have to believe what they gain is far more valuable,” she says. “We make no excuses, we're building future world-changers in our family. “They get to see that people matter, all people matter, especially the ones the world treats like trash – having a servant's heart has always been a core value for our family.” profilemag.com.au

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“The dictionary defines philanthropy as LOVE OF MANKIND or PRACTICAL BENEVOLENCE”

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Every time I meet an incredible soul devoting their life and spare change to make a difference, it makes me take a good, hard look inwards.

alking through the shopping centre, seeing volunteers tirelessly shaking their tins for donations to support those less fortunate, I quietly question whether the monthly payment to my sponsor child Neema in Tanzania is enough. The dictionary defines philanthropy as love of mankind or practical benevolence, especially charity on a large scale. And if it’s true what they say, that ‘no good deed goes undone’ and ‘every little bit helps’, then surely we can all do our little bit to make the world a better place. What happened to bringing in your neighbour’s mail while they’re on holidays, holding the lift for someone with a trolley full of groceries, thanking someone for letting you in while merging, or dropping a gold coin into the collection of a local charity organisation? Why do so many of us turn and look the other way when people need a helping hand?

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I was at the shopping centre recently and saw an elderly lady with a shopping trolley wanting to use the disabled toilet, but it was indisposed. She looked around, nervously, not knowing quite what to do. She accepted my offer to watch her trolley while she used the ladies’ toilets and was genuinely surprised to discover I hadn’t escaped with her shopping (and handbag I might add) when she returned! Her surprised expression was not lost on me and had me thinking – why has it become unusual to do good things for people? Why has it become more ‘normal’ to snub strangers in need? At a time when people and countries are turning against each other and fighting, why not show a little love for mankind? Mow your neighbour’s lawn when you’re doing your own, or donate a week’s spend on takeaway coffee to charity – just because. It might not seem like much to you, but it could make a huge difference to someone’s life. Let’s all pitch in to make our community a better place. You never know when you might need a helping hand yourself.

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Most gym junkies aim to get the blood pumping at the ideal rate to achieve maximum results, but at Anytime Fitness in Nambour, they get their members’ hearts beating at a whole new pace. DARRIN VOSS

ith beads of sweat forming on my brow, evidence of a solid workout, I walk over to the water cooler in the corner of the gym to catch my breath. A collage of photos catches my eye, as I look at the smiling faces of members and staff at the annual Anytime Fitness Nambour Christmas party. A wall of photos from the Christmas party – ‘what’s so special about that?’, you might ask. Well, $2 from every ticket sold to the party was donated to SunnyKids, just one of the charitable gestures from the gym in the past year. Franchisee Darrin Voss is quick to point out the club supports a different charity or cause every month, with past events supporting Heart Kids, World’s Greatest Shave, Men’s Shed, Beyond Blue, Nambour General Hospital children’s ward, Legacy, Movember, SunnyKids, Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Foundation, The Hunger Project Australia and even raising money so a local athlete can go to the Special Olympics. They also go the extra mile when it comes to supporting their members too, putting on regular fitness classes at no extra cost, holding supplement and nutrition information evenings and running challenges to spur members on to achieve previously unobtainable goals. “What our business is all about is supporting and motivating people, whether we do that in the community or in our member base,” says Darrin. “We pick a different charity each month, people say we should choose one or two charities and support those all year, but I was of the mind that if every month or couple of months we’re doing

something, the members are able to contribute to that.” Darrin, who opened the gym back in March 2013, says an important part of running a business is understanding the ‘why’ before the ‘how’ and ‘what’. “Yes we have a 24-hour facility, we provide classes and equipment and access to all the gyms across the Coast, but why we’re here is to motivate, support and empower people and improve their health, wellbeing and self esteem,” he says. “We like to be known for being in the community and being more than just a business that’s trying to get people in and take their money each month, we want to say we’re part of the Nambour community – anything that comes up we support it and that gives our team a greater purpose, they’re here to motivate and inspire people.” Darrin and his team are clearly on the right track, having been voted Club of the Year in 2014 across the 380 Anytime Fitness clubs in Australia. Darrin says their level of community engagement and additional membership services like free events, challenges and information nights played a big part in their accolade. “I just feel as though we all work a lot better when we have purpose, when we’ve got a purpose in our job or personal life, if we feel like we have a greater purpose than just the bottom line, we all feel much better about ourselves,” says Darrin. “If I can empower our team to have a better sense of purpose about themselves, then they’ll feel better about being part of this business and this community.

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ooking fantastic and feeling amazing are essential for success in business and in life! Co-owners of Advanced Beauty and Wellbeing Melissa Wood and Alesha Teitzel have taken the concept “Dress for Success” and applied it to their beauty therapy and wellbeing programs. The salon has incorporated an advanced energy modality called Simply Healed to complement their beauty services to offer a holistic approach to their speciality salon, which was opened in December 2014. Co-owner Melissa happily chats about the unique services and products they are both so passionate about. “We can really help people feel better about themselves,” says Melissa. “If one of my clients has concerns with puffy eyes and ageing and I discover that they have poor sleep, which is often a contributing factor to premature ageing, Alesha is able to step in and clear out their unconscious negative belief patterns and re-condition their mind system to help them have better sleep … she has had phenomenal success. The response from clients has been “fantastic”. Our clients really love how we are looking after them on a much deeper level and the feedback has been absolutely fantastic.” Melissa and Alesha work together to achieve unique and customised treatment programs based on their client’s needs and wants. Melissa, a beauty therapist with 11 years industry experience specialises in anti-ageing and also provides services such as microdermabrasion, facials, body treatments, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, eyelash extensions, manicures, pedicures and shellac. “Our combined services make us a very unique team compared to other salons; we aren’t just a beauty salon only interested in the external look of a person, we go a lot deeper and help people in a lot of different respects,” says Melissa. “We do what we love, and we love to help people feel better about themselves, that is our passion. Together, Alesha and I provide extremely unique services, products and knowledge.

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“Our Adult Stem Cell range of products doesn’t even compare to other products on the market when it comes to skin care and antiageing. Before and after photos are a must with this range because the results are absolutely unbelievable. “We have the latest technology in microdermabrasion equipment. The microdermabrasion machine has already received rave reviews from clients. The Micro + Machine produced by ASAP is the latest and the best on the market. Its diamond head (as opposed to a regular crystal head machine) is much more beneficial for the skin, leaving facial skin looking fabulous without turning red. It also has an Ultra Sonic Sound Wave Massage benefit used to infuse the treatment products up to 400 per cent more into the skin. Both ladies have owned businesses in the past, but when the opportunity for Advanced Beauty and Wellbeing arose, they jumped at it. “It only took us 24 hours to decide, it felt so right and the next day we made the phone call and said we are in,” says Melissa. “It’s really about helping people feel amazing and look fantastic, from a full beauty therapy and wellbeing aspect … that is the core of why Alesha and I love what we do. If people want more results and a more meaningful experience we are definitely the beauty salon to come to.” Advanced Beauty and Wellbeing 7/52 Kauri Street, Cooroy Call 0435 177 263 www.facebook.com/ advancedbeautyandwellbeing

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THE LIFE OF AUSSIE ICON RAY MARTIN

TOM O’TOOLE TELLS HIS STORY OF RAGS TO RICHES

WHAT THE FOX BRINGS YOU INTO THE 21ST CENTURY

GERRY MORRIS DELIVERS WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS

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WELCOME to the first edition of About Business! We are delighted to bring you interesting and uplifting stories as well as all the latest tips and tricks from professionals in their respective fields.

his month, we kick things off with expert advice from local creative design agency What The Fox, who share just how important it is to be internet savvy in today’s business world. They will teach you how you can launch your business into the 21st century and maximise your digital reach. We also share the story of iconic Australian TV personality Mr Ray Martin, who is visiting the Sunshine Coast later this month and will be presenting stories from his amazing career at our Think Speakers and Events workshop over breakfast at Maroochy RSL on 20 March. We also chat with larger than life business magnate Tom O’Toole, who shares his amazing tale of how he went from poverty to prosperity and now runs a multi-million-dollar bakehouse empire. His enthusiasm and passion is contagious. Gerry Morris tells us about some of the amazing personalities he is bringing to the Sunshine Coast, who will uplift and motivate you both personally and in your business. Profile’s editor Ingrid Nelson, catches up with Rachael and Matt Yurko who open up their home to a bevy of local businessmen to discuss their thoughts on what it takes to create a successful business. Plus Drew Grosskreutz, CEO of Otium Group shares how podcasting allows business owners and entrepreneurs to tap into a wealth of knowledge and has recently launched his own podcast series, Take My Advice. We hope you enjoy this first issue of About Business and look forward to sharing lots more business advice with you throughout the year. For any enquires or the be involved in the next About Business magazine email chris@chrischilds.com.au

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RAY MARTIN We take a look at the life of multiaward-winning journalist and presenter Ray Martin in anticipation of his visit to the Sunshine Coast this month.

BLOKES ABOUT TOWN We catch up with the movers and shakers in business on the Sunshine Coast to discover their thoughts on what it takes to run a successful business.

BRIEFCASE We chat with Heather Andrews, owner of The Edge Mooloolaba and calligrapher Ros Klauke-McHugh.

WHAT THE FOX These digital experts share their tips and tricks on how to maximise your digital reach.

TOM O’TOOLE Business tycoon Tom O’Toole shares the secrets behind building his multimillion-dollar bakehouse empire.

GERRY MORRIS ‘Miracle man’ Gerry Morris shares some of the amazing personalities Think Speakers and Events is bringing to the Sunshine Coast this year.

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I am very excited to be part of About Business. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reach out to the local community and raise awareness of the great plans we have in store and the outstanding presenters we are bringing to the Sunny Coast for all to enjoy.

e have a great calendar of events coming up this year, with something for everyone at our breakfast, lunch and evening presentations. Recently we brought you the wonderful Amanda Gore, who had us dancing in our seats, laughing out loud and feeling great about the year ahead. We asked for your feedback and we got it loud and clear – you want MORE of the feel good factor, more local success stories and more inspiring people to share their journey with us. We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership between Think Speakers and Events and Profile magazine and together we are going to knock your socks off! Speaking of which, later this month we are bring you Aussie icon and stalwart of Australian current affairs, Mr Ray Martin who will share highlights of his remarkable career with us. This is one event you can’t afford to miss. April is just as exciting as we bring you one of our all time favourites Robyn Moore who will make you feel ten foot tall and bullet proof (on a funny note she is also the voice of the much-loved Blinky Bill!). We also bring you, well-known journalist, presenter and co-host of The Today Show, Lisa Wilkinson in July. We have the blokes covered too, as we launch Lunch with a Legend with Queensland legend Shane Webcke.

Gerry Morris For a full list of events and dates go to www.thinkspeakersandevents.com.au Like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with all these great events. Email gerry@thinkspeakersandevents.com.au

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“I can’t believe that 45 years ago I walked into the ABC, and THEY GAVE ME A JOB.”

ay Martin has been a familiar face in Aussie households for more than four decades. First appearing on our television screens as a young fresh-faced cadet reporter for the ABC in 1965, the Sydney-born journalist’s nose for news and passion for storytelling saw him rise quickly through the ranks to become the ABC’s New York correspondent where he remained for 10 years. But it was his move to commercial television in 1978 when Ray launched 60 Minutes with fellow journalists George Negus and Ian Leslie on Channel Nine that saw Ray catapult into celebrity stardom, his trademark polished looks and flawless interviewing style earning him five Gold Logies throughout his stellar career. The early ‘80s saw Ray launch his own daytime television show Midday with Ray, which was a huge ratings success, earning around $10 million in profit a year for 10 years running. He became almost part of the furniture in people’s homes and no one missed Ray at

midday! Ray has been quoted as remembering these as the most enjoyable 10 years of his life. “Midday was unique in the world. There was nowhere in the world in the 1980s and ‘90s where you were doing live television. Certainly not 90 minutes a day, five days a week. This was a lunchtime program that I was told at the time was making about $10 million in profit a year. And I did almost 10 years there, probably the most enjoyable 10 years of my life. So there was no seven-second-delay on Midday as there is in radio, so if someone said magic words, as they did, then you had to bear it and suddenly get over it,” as told to Talking Heads with Peter Thompson in 2010. But it hasn’t all been a bed of roses for Ray, in fact quite the opposite. Born Raymond George Grace in 1944, the youngest of four, Ray was born into a somewhat dysfunctional family and was at times homeless, spending time under the roof of the Salvation Army and during desperate times sleeping on the benches of Central Station

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Sunshine Coasters are in for a treat later this month when Think Speakers and Events present their most iconic speaker yet … Mr Ray Martin. A long-time visitor to the Sunshine Coast, Ray will share stories from his remarkable career spanning an incredible 40-odd-years with guests over a delicious breakfast at the Maroochydore RSL on 20 March in what will be an event not to be missed. Profile will bring you an intimate one-on-one interview with the award-winning journalist and presenter in an upcoming issue. Don’t miss it!

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in Sydney before being moved to a housing commission settlement in Hargrave Park. His mother changed the family surname to Martin to prevent her abusive, alcoholic husband from finding she and the children when they fled from him in 1955. The family moved several times before settling in Adelaide and Tasmania. “We think there was a sign somewhere there that had Martin on it. And so she wrote the name Martin on the form for the railways, not expecting it would be anything more than just a temporary thing. But it became very much part of our persona, and a short while afterwards she changed it by deed poll, and I became Ray Martin,” he told Talking Heads. Proud of his Irish and Aboriginal heritage Ray has been a longterm supporter and activist of Aboriginal rights. He is also an avid supporter of the Fred Hollows Foundation and counts the eye-doctor as one of the most amazing people he has ever met, referring to him as a saint.

Married to his childhood sweetheart Dianne for 40-plus years, he describes her as the rock and commander of his life. The couple has two grown children and currently resides in Sydney. Ray returned recently to 60 Minutes in a part-time capacity and something tells me his story is far from over. With 10,000 interviews under his belt, I’m sure he has a few more in him yet. In talking to Talking Heads, he summed up his love of the chase of the story – even after 45 years. “Oh, I love it. The notebook and the contact book goes with me everywhere. And I can’t believe that 45 years ago I walked into the ABC, and they gave me a job. I’d never come to a Sunday night in which I say, ‘God, I’ve got to go to work tomorrow.’ I say, ‘Yes, you beauty. Here we go’.”

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This month, we kick off ‘blokes about town’, where we will catch up with the movers and shakers on the Sunshine Coast to talk all things business.

t’s not every day you are invited to dine at a talented Sunshine Coast chef ’s home to sample some of his culinary delights, so I was very excited about my lunch-time visit to the lush Hinterland town of Woombye, where Matt Yurko of the Canapé Project and his lovely wife Rachael Yurko of Insurance Works opened up their home to a bunch of local businessmen to discuss the secrets behind what it takes to run a successful business and learn a little more about the importance of insurance along the way. Co-hosting lunch was the lovely Rachael Yurko, joining us was Gerry Morris of Think Speakers and Events, Tim McGee, venue coordinator at Nambour Civic Centre; Mark Higgins, musician and owner of Shake it up Music, Nambour; Joe Biggs, CEO JBD Steel Detailing Pty Ltd; Nigel Clarendon and Jack Swanepoel, owners of All Computer Services; and Cameron Scott, owner of Nook and Cranny, Nambour. profile: What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started your business? mark: That I should have been more onto the internet and tech savvy. Luckily I have a good team around me that takes care of that! gerry: Just how important due diligence is. Do you homeword and then redo it again. matt: How important it is to put yourself out there and to be present in the circles of hospitality suppliers. joe: That I did too many years working for others before I started out on my own (and the value of networking). jack: I wish I’d had a better understanding of the acounting and

financial side of business. Also, I wish I’d had access to the contacts in business I now have to help me make good business decisions. profile: What would you tell your younger self? mark: Work hard to achieve your goals, strive for your dreams, don’t let other people bring you down and trust your gut instinct. rachael: Don’t take the opportunity to discover and explore when you are at school for granted. cameron: You are not going to be a millionaire by 21. Make small mistakes often and learn from them even quicker. joe: Take a chance when you’re young – you can always have another go if it doesn’t work the first time. jack: Don’t wait until you’re 40 to start your own business. profile: What is the biggest lesson you have learnt in business so far? mark: Never let your guard down, you can’t trust everyone. gerry: Plan, plan and more planning and if that fails get a better plan. cameron: How to live off nothing while building the business and how personally enriching that is. nigel: Value your time, once it has gone past, you can’t get it back. It is a resource, use it wisely. matt: Keep the momentum going. Networking, advertising, letterbox drops, contacting fellow industry suppliers, expos. tim: If you want to achieve something you need to write it down and put in place strategies to get there. It doesn’t just happen, you need to work at it.

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profile: What are the three things that make a successful business, regardless of the industry? rachael: Making people (staff, clients, everyone else you come into contact with) feel valued, noticing the little things, and genuinely caring about people. cameron: The most important thing is the owner, everything else develops from their decisions. matt: Positivity in the workplace, like-minded professionals, believing that your business is the best it can be … everyday! tim: Being unique and creating a niche or point of difference in what you offer. Being passionate about what you do. Taking calculated risks. mark: Passion, dedication and commitment. nigel: Cash-flow management, capable, efficient staff and regular goal-setting. profile: Who do you admire in business – who is your inspiration? gerry: Tom O’Toole the larger-than-life baker from Beechworth. cameron: My father has been the biggest inspiration to me, because he has shown me the hard road of losing it all and rebuilding. matt: Rachael Yurko. She is the most motivated person I have ever met and has a big heart. Not afraid to put herself out there, fantastic at her job, believes in what she does, helps out others along the way without hesitation assisting them to become who they were meant to be.

“Don’t wait until you’re 40 to start your own business.” – Jack Swanepole profile: How important is marketing your business? mark: Extremely! Marketing is a major part of our business and we are always thinking of varied ways we can creatively and successfully market our business. rachael: I would say incredibly important to me … not just for the results it brings, but for the confidence that marketing my brand generates in me. cameron: For those who truly invest the time to understand their market and advertise appropriately this is the most lucrative investment you can make. joe: Marketing and branding are so important – and you should never stop perfecting this, one solution will not work forever. tim: I believe marketing is one of the most important parts of running any business. You can have the most amazing product or service, but if no one knows about it then it’s a wasted opportunity. MATT YURKO

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profile: What advice would you give someone starting in business on the Coast? cameron: Develop multiple revenue streams within the business, treat each customer as a long-life friend, look at problems as opportunities and never be afraid to look at overseas markets. rachael: Just do it. The worst that can happen is you fail. It doesn’t change who you are. If you believe in yourself from the start, there’s a good chance you won’t fail. joe: Do your homework, understand your market, and get some knowledge of how to run a business, you might be great at what you do, have all the best ideas, but business is a lot easier if you don’t have to learn from mistakes of the actual business part, read The E’Myth.

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WITH RACHAEL YURKO INSURANCE WORKS Let’s face it, when it comes to insurance, most of us are far from experts. Often it’s when we need it most, we realise we are not adequately protected should we fall ill, or are unable to work. Rachael Yurko answers the frequently asked questions. profile: How much insurance should I have? rachael: The most important thing to remember is, some cover is better than none at all. Income protection and trauma insurance are generally more expensive than life, or total and permanent disability insurance – and the reason is they get claimed on much more often. If you have a specific budget to stick to, you can choose to go without some benefits, while still maintaining an adequate level of overall protection. profile: Do insurers actually pay when you need to claim on your policy? rachael: All the time! Tell the truth when you apply for your insurance and you have a promise you will get paid your benefit when needed. profile: Why is my insurance more expensive than my partner’s – even though we have the same level of cover? rachael: Insurance premiums are based on each company’s claims history, and that’s why the premiums can vary. Statistically, women live longer than men. There are certain age brackets that experience a spike in trauma events (cancer, heart attack, stroke etc). Certain occupations are more accident prone than others. All of these factors come into play when a company works out what to charge for their policies. Just because one company offers the best priced cover today, does not mean they will always offer the best value for money. profile: Can I claim a tax deduction for my insurance premiums? rachael: Income protection premiums can generally be claimed as a tax deduction by everyone. Life and some types of total and permanent disability cover can be set up with tax deductible premiums if you are self-employed and trauma insurance premiums are never tax deductible. INSURANCE WORKS www.insuranceworks.net.au

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You can taste the love that has gone into the dishes Matt Yurko creates. Watching him move around his kitchen, it is obvious this talented chef is exactly where he is meant to be. Passionate about creating unique dishes, using the freshest, local ingredients, many of which come straight from his garden, Matt thoroughly enjoys sharing his love of food with his guests. Each dish he presents is like a work of art. Seated on the patio overlooking the lush acreage backdrop, guests were treated to a delicious tasting plate to kick off our dining experience including goats cheese croquette, beetroot relish, trufﬂe mayonnaise; Morton Bay bug, mahi mahi, perino tomatoes, lime basil; Mooloolaba prawns, chorizo, smoked pepper tapenade; Seared beef rib fillet, mustard, duck fat potato; Hervey Bay scallop, pork belly, nectarine, mint. Each morsel presented on the plate was perfectly combined, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. It was followed by roasted lamb leg, spiced pumpkin puree, rocket, feta and pomegranate salad. Perfectly cooked, the lamb was moist and full of ﬂavour, the salad simple and delicious. Rachael Yurko (also a trained chef) presented the perfect end to what was a sensational lunch. The lemon posset, with passionfruit and elderberry jelly straight from their elderberry tree was to die for. With dishes as good as these I am not surprised that the Canapé Project is one of the most sought after catering companies for stand-up and cocktail events on the Sunny Coast. The proof is in the pudding!

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he wedding day is approaching and Heather Andrews is giddy, there are no cold feet around here – this is the moment Heather has been waiting for. But it’s not Heather’s wedding she’s preparing for, it’s one of her beautiful customers who has chosen The Edge to host their wedding reception. Heather took over ownership of The Edge in Mooloolaba in January last year, formerly See Plus Function Centre, where she had worked as their function manager since April 2013. She says while she loved her job, she looked forward to the days when there was a function on and she could truly shine. “I had a dream and was wanting to share it,” says Heather. “So when the opportunity arose, I took it and I love it. “We are doing more functions, it’s probably because it’s open all the time and people can just walk in and have a look. We’ve also changed the whole decor, it’s now very beachy and shabby chic, the weddings look totally different to previously.

“I had a dream and was wanting to share it. So when the opportunity arose, I took it and I love it.” “With the black chairs it looked very formal and corporate, I love anything shabby chic and I was trying to bring the sea in. I’ve always loved this decor, I come from South Africa and you recycle everything … I’ve always done it this way.” Heather says the change in decor has made customers feel more comfortable and relaxed and she’s received a lot of positive feedback. “It’s quite funny, we never painted the inside of it, we just washed the walls and everyone thinks it’s all nice and painted and fresh,” she says. “All we changed was the furniture and changed the ceiling drapes.” The Edge’s customer base is full of locals and plenty of weddings, just the way Heather likes it. “We have more locals than we’ve ever had, we’re busier out of holidays than we are in the holidays,” she says. “We do have a lot of returning locals, which for us is more important than tourists. “It’s busy, it’s manic, but we get to meet lovely people. I love the brides as well, I love the weddings and I’ve always loved that. I love making the room look pretty for them. I love work even more now.”

os Klauke-McHugh slides a personalised envelope across the table, inside it are two neatly-folded pieces of marbled notepaper with perfect cursive script adorning the pages – right down to a delicate curl in her capital B. “I began my ticket writing business in 1981 and then after many requests to do wedding certificates and invitations, calligraphy gently weaved its way into my scope of skills in my career,” the words read. As the eye runs over Ros’s notes, the letters are so intricately perfect it’s as if they’re dancing with each other. But this is what Ros does, so it’s impossible to expect anything less.

“... the personal touch of writing a name beautifully brings with it a sense of occasion.” Ros is a calligrapher and has penned countless certificates for schools and universities, wedding certificates, invitations and place cards, corporate business certificates and even poetry for special occasions. When Ros adapted her business from ticket writing (traditional, handlettered signs) to calligraphy, it was an easy transition. “Calligraphy is very similar except one exchanges a brush and paint for a steel nib and ink,” she says. “Both arts make such a difference whether it’s to be a sign in a store or calligraphy engraved on parchment.” Over the years, Ros has created and refined her preferred script of choice as it’s easy on the eye and enables her to work quickly. “People are paying a certain price, you’ve got to be swift and precise, it’s got to look very tidy and clean to the eye, so it’s important you design something that suits its purpose,” she says. Ros’s business grew and became ‘hugely successful’ making great inroads during Brisbane’s Expo ‘88. As times changed and technology has advanced, it could have spelled the end of Ros’s business, but she maintains you can’t beat the personal touch. “I acknowledge the computer has played a part in attempting to put a lid on my artistic expression,” she says. “Yet I still believe that the personal touch of writing a name beautifully brings with it a sense of occasion. “I feel like I’m a part of their wedding, I’m just like a lady selling them the dresses or the rings or the function place and if I can help improve their day that fraction more it’s important and it’s important to me too,” she says. “It’s an honour, it’s a privilege to be a part of it.”

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From poverty to prosperity, Tom O’Toole has been down the proverbial hard road and then some, on his rise to ownership of a highly profitable bakehouse empire and as a successful speaker. He is now one of the nation’s biggest retail success stories and shares his journey from rags to life’s riches with Profile.

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ho would believe where I came from, a tent with no bathroom, to where I am today as a multi-million dollar business owner, I’m in love with life today,” Tom O’Toole enthuses with his trademark exuberance. Appearing on stage as an international speaker to add to his baking chef whites, Tom easily captures his audience’s attention, weaving his own incredible life story within business acumen advice – possessing

a somewhat eccentric approach to motivational speaking is one of Tom’s calling cards. Listening to Tom as he starts to masterfully spin his tale of Aussie battler from the bush, it’s easy to be transported back to that dusty era of poverty, the quintessential hard-living lifestyle and unforgiving land that formed his childhood in Rivertown, New South Wales. “It was Mum, Dad, and five kids living in a tent together for many years … and then we had a little asbestos shed. It was a very ‘bush’ upbringing. We had no water, and were the last family in town to go onto the sewage system,” reflects Tom. Tom also makes no secret of the fact that he has very little formal schooling education, graduating to high school only when he physically grew too large to fit the smaller primary school desks, leading him to leave school at age 14 to work in a cordial factory before commencing a baking apprenticeship at 16-years-old.

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The next few years saw Tom obtain his ‘Master Baker’ certificate, officially change his surname from Toole to O’Toole – “The best $23 I’ve ever spent, I had low self-esteem and low self-worth associated with the name” – and spend 18 months in Maningrida, a remote Indigenous community in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory; would prove to be a pivotal experience. There were 13 different tribes and 23 different dialects, but to the white boy from the bush who had been sent there to teach

“I had a chip on my shoulder because of my learning difficulties … I was an ANGRY BUGGER.”

them how to bake, they spoke the same language. “These people didn’t judge me, they taught me a lot … they treated me wonderfully. I had a hard time accepting myself and they accepted me and it was probably where I got quite a lot of belief in myself.” Tom refers to this self-belief often in his presentations, and it was this secret ingredient that began to guide the frustrated anger of his youth. “I had a chip on my shoulder because of my learning difficulties … I was an angry bugger,” says Tom. Despite the hardship, there’s no shred of self-pity or indulgence in Tom’s engaging words. As a speaker, he is as upfront as they come, as he divulges his first forays into creating a new future for himself. “I got into business and didn’t have a bloody clue! I couldn’t balance a till, didn’t know my alphabet, didn’t know my times table,” he shares freely.

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Nevertheless, his own brand of business savvy was working. At 25-years-old, Tom was making serious headway in business, a self-confessed ‘workaholic’ living in Western Australia with his then-wife. But then, four months following the couple’s relocation to Beechworth in Victoria, his wife left the marriage and the country – leaving Tom a single parent of their two young children. “And that’s when the whole story of the Beechworth Baker and Tom O’Toole really started,” confides Tom. At 32-years-old, Tom had to ask for help. He received counselling for crippling depression suffered from his marriage breakdown, admitting it was “one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.” He had relied on his ex-wife to look after the books in the business. When she left, Tom had 23 staff, and no clear knowledge of the numbers and figures of running a business – a bitter throwback to his lack of early education. It was a

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TOM’S TOP TIPS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS: Goal setting has changed my life. It’s the thing that holds me responsible. Write down goals that are measurable and hold you accountable. Have belief in yourself. Believe that anything is possible, take a risk, live. It’s about giving it all you’ve got. Ask for help. None of us can do it alone. If you sit at home and isolate and talk to yourself, you will get bad advice. Get out of your comfort zone. Talk to the winners, talk to the believers, talk to the people who are doing it.

dark period of Tom’s life riddled with fear and insecurity. “I had suicidal thoughts for many years, I didn’t think they’d ever leave me”. “So, here I was at 32, a single parent, and I had to take 100 per cent personal responsibility. If I wanted things to be different, one of the things I had to do was to stop blaming everybody.” Tom took charge of his life. “I went to a seminar and heard about goal setting, and when I wrote it down, it dramatically changed my life – it holds me accountable. And it’s really, really changed my life.” This now forms a large part of Tom’s business strategy and advice, and his ability to set and subsequently reach goals is a key contribution to his success. He asked his sister and brother-in-law to join the business with him, and began to work on his self-belief, practicing positive daily affirmations, something he continues to this day. He also re-married, to Christine, had two more children and looked forward. He began to grow Beechworth Bakery; his hard work and business acumen eventually expanding to the now six thriving Beechworth Bakery stores in Beechworth, Echuca, Albury, Bendigo, Ballarat and Healesville. Tom currently has 250 employees, a business partner, and an annual turnover in excess of $15million cash. “We sell meat pies and lamingtons, sandwiches and coffee. They aren’t big items,” he says. So how do these small treats translate to a multi-million dollar profit? “It’s good value and it tastes good. And then we have good people – it’s about people and product and marketing,” he explains.

“We also get out there and we are involved in the community, we give a lot to charity.” This charity work includes Tom’s establishment of a bakery in East Timor, and another in Uganda. While back home, charity endeavours include recently raising nearly $30,000 for the ‘SES Tour de Beechworth Bakery’, riding from Ville to Ballarat, to Beechworth. He is a strong supporter for Lifeline too, taking his 1930 A-model Ford on a tour to promote Lifeline, who he desperately reached out to during his own depression. For a man who once struggled to find words in the English language, Tom, at age 62, is now a highly-sought after public

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speaker with a range of books, training DVDs and material. “I travel the world, speaking has been absolutely incredible … I’m out there on stage speaking to all sorts of people from all sorts of companies. I’ve spoken in Argentina, South Africa, India, Glasgow, Malaysia and Asia, Howard Islands, Charleville and the Gold Coast,” says Tom. “I’m living a pretty good life at the moment.” Tom believes his words and advice resonate with audiences because of his ‘real factor’. “I have a real business, I have a front door, you can walk in the front door. I have to get my staff to walk the talk, and that is the whole secret.”

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DREW GROSSKREUTZ AND GORDON MCGREGOR

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For smart business owners and entrepreneurs, podcasting allows you to tap into a wealth of knowledge from anyone in your industry deemed worthy of your attention. Otium Group CEO Drew Grosskreutz is no stranger to the power of podcasting and has recently launched his own podcast series titled Take My Advice. Often spotted cruising around with earbuds plugged in, immersed in the latest audio offerings of his choosing, the decision to embark on his very own podcast venture came naturally to this industry leader.

“In any given week I will have listened to at least 10 hours of audio on topics as far ranging as sport, business, marketing and non-fiction,” says Drew. “At your convenience there is a podcast on any subject you can imagine, available on demand – right there on your smartphone – for free. Experts in just about anything are offering up their views for your listening pleasure, it is like having a programmable radio station to yourself whenever, wherever you want.” To share all he has learned and offer guidance to others, Take My Advice reaches out to small business owners and anyone interested in learning how a Sunshine Coast business tripled in the space of two years. “Being able to consume what you want, where you want, on demand from experts in your field allows you to expand your knowledge base, which in turn allows you to apply best practice initiatives to your business,” he explains. “Otium started as ‘just another accounting firm’ on the Sunshine Coast who dared to change with the times. We challenged the traditional business model of accounting and financial planning.” DREW AND THE TEAM AT OTIUM

will be hard but it will be worth it – culture can improve your bottom line and should be used as part of an overall business strategy.”

Since 2012 the business has grown from five staff members to now employing 15 staff and expanding services to cover four key areas; Business and Investment Accounting; SMSF Accounting and Advice; Financial Advice and Retirement Planning; and Life Insurance and Income Protection Brokering. “By the end of 2015 we aim to grow to 30 staff across six business units all under the one roof,” says Drew. Co-host and Otium Group CIO Gordon McGregor joins Drew on Take My Advice as they conduct thought-provoking interviews with other leading experts to better detail how their ideas, mixed with actionable tips and tricks learnt along the way, all contributed to Otium’s success. Never afraid to challenge traditional business models and do things differently, ‘culture as a strategy’ is one of the key secrets behind Otium’s success and a topic Take My Advice listeners get a firsthand look into. Drew talks about his vision and commitment to implementing this strategy and the ups and downs he overcame to successfully build his business with a strong team culture at its foundation. His discussion on this serves as a handy resource for business owners wanting to know how to go about implementing this particular approach. “When I became focused on culture as a business strategy on the back of my university study, I was certainly very green at explaining what was going to happen. And some people didn’t agree with how I was shaping the business, and at the time that was hard,” he explains. “If you are a business owner who is interested in focusing on culture, know this – it will take all of your courage, you need to focus on it daily, it

Otium’s success is also pinned to the simple experience it delivers to its clients. “Another key lesson learnt along the way was be clear on the value you are adding for the client,” says Drew. “When you start out – it takes a long time to really get across your firm’s value from the point of view of your client. Commonly known as the elevator pitch, it will take years to really articulate what you are best at doing for them.” From the get-go Otium Group has embraced digital innovation and Drew’s advice to entrepreneurs and start-up small business owners is don’t be afraid to share, consume, produce and take advantage of the abundance of digital content at your fingertips. “Just start writing. Just start blogging, writing, reading and applying content to your website and social media channels. Being in business you need to be ‘on message’ and there is no better way to keep clear than by writing to an audience. Google loves it too, and we all now use Google to find – well everything. Start listening to podcasts and consuming audio, of course starting with Take My Advice! But don’t make the mistake that all podcasts are about business. Check out what’s on offer in the iTunes or Google Play store for yourself!”

For advice on how to grow your business, subscribe to the Take My Advice podcast in iTunes or visit the website www.takemyadvice.com.au. Drew Grosskreutz EMBA, Dip.FP is the CEO and founder of Otium Group. To find out more about Otium Group, visit www.otiumgroup.com.au. Phone: 1300 468 486

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The Irish are known worldwide for their love of storytelling … it’s in their DNA, so it makes perfect sense that Irish expat and all-round nice guy Gerry Morris is at the helm of bringing some of the best inspirational speakers in the world right to our doorstep and loving every minute of it. GERRY MORRIS

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n Irish man selling ‘speakers’, you would think I was made for the role,” laughs Gerry as he and I wax lyrical about his journey so far … a remarkable story in its own right. Call it the luck of the Irish (as cliched as it may sound) but Gerry was given a second chance, having survived an horrific bicycle accident at Mooloolaba that almost claimed his life four years ago. Touted “the miracle man” Gerry, an avid cyclist, was hit by an oncoming vehicle and dragged for 25 metres, sustaining serious injuries. “Someone opened a car door without looking and I hit the door and flew into

oncoming traffic and under a car that dragged me along for 25 metres. I thought I was dead,” says Gerry. “I remember hearing voices but I couldn’t see. I thought, this is it! Then I heard the paramedics saying, ‘we’ve got ya big fella’.” Fortunately, everything was in Gerry’s favour on that fateful day. The accident happened in front of a cafe, from which 10 men ran to lift the car off his crushed body and an ambulance that had passed him just seconds before turned around and came to his aid. “It wasn’t my time,” reflects Gerry. “Everything just worked in my favour that day, well other than being trapped under a car,” he adds in true Gerry style, his signature

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laugh lightening the mood. “I think the man upstairs was thinking, ‘he has too many words left, keep him down there a bit longer’,” he says with a chuckle. But Gerry is quick to point out out that it was the love of his life who is the true hero in this story, his beautiful wife of 28 years, Donna. “She was running the business, keeping the family going, and running back and forth to me in hospital. Then she became my nurse, changing my dressings and looking after me when I finally came home. I could not have done it without her,” he says. As is often the case, the near death experience was a turning point in Gerry’s life, a catalyst that prompted him to focus

on what he was truly passionate about. But let’s go back to where it all began for the Belfast-born father-of-two. Arriving in Australia in the late ‘70s at the height of the political troubles in Ireland, Gerry and his family emigrated to Elizabeth in Adelaide, home to many Irish, English and Scottish immigrants at the time … it was also where he met Donna. The couple fell in love with the Sunshine Coast during a holiday visit and made the move to the ‘sunshine state’ in 2001. “I call the Sunny Coast ‘Australian postcard living’,” says Gerry. “We feel so lucky to live here, it’s just stunning.” Open to new employment opportunities when they arrived, Gerry and Donna took the reins of what they were led to believe was a thriving business, booking wellknown speakers to present to corporate organisations and businesses. “We connected the phone and the first day it didn’t ring, the second day it didn’t ring either and we thought something was wrong with the line but it turned out we basically had to start from scratch and build the business from the ground up. During the next 10 or 11 years we got to know all the celebrity speakers and entertainers,” says Gerry. “It was a very steep learning curve. The first couple of years were the hardest, especially as we were in an industry we didn’t know a lot about to begin with. But we got to know an array of incredibly inspiring people

“Everything just worked IN MY FAVOUR THAT DAY, well other than being TRAPPED under a car.” including business entrepreneurs and people who had overcome incredible odds. We really fell in love with what we were doing and we were always trying to raise the bar.” But it was only after his accident that Gerry had an epiphany about where he wanted to take his business next and that was directly to the people, and Hot Business Events was born. “I had such great community support after the accident. It was incredibly humbling and I wanted to give back somehow. I thought why not bring these inspirational speakers to the people? Why is it only big companies that get to see them? That was my crusade from then on. “I knew it would work – it just took me to be dragged 25 metres under a car to decide life was short and I had to do what I loved.” Securing the likes of Leigh Matthews, Wayne Bennett, Wally Lewis, Tania Kernaghan, George Negus and Ray Martin to share their knowledge and remarkable life stories with Sunshine Coast locals is something Gerry is proud of and having recently joined owner of Think Money, and creator of Think Speakers and Events, GERRY AND HIS WIFE DONNA WITH STEVEN BRADBURY

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the formidable Chris Childs, the dynamic duo have some amazing things in store for 2015. “Meeting Chris was one of the best things that could have happened,” says Gerry. “I am blown away by her generosity. Donna and I were trying to do the work of 10 people so to have the backing of Chris and the team at Think Money is just incredible.” So who are some of his favourite speakers so far? “It’s funny ... it’s not the big names. My favourite would have to be Tom O’Toole, founder of the Beechworth Bakery, if only you could bottle his enthusiasm for life. Robyn Moore is another favourite, she makes you feel 10-foot-tall and bulletproof and Paul De Gelder, survivor of an horrific shark attack who has turned his life around and makes you laugh while talking about his arm and leg being ripped off … truly inspirational. “George Negus was another highlight. With 40 years of journalistic experience, to be given a glimpse of what is in that grey matter of his is just priceless. “You don’t have to be in business either to get something from the events. To be in the same room as these inspiring people is so uplifting. You can learn so much through others and through their stories.” Always thinking outside the square and pushing the boundaries to bring audiences the best experience, Gerry is currently working in conjunction with the Caloundra Events Centre to offer an up-close and personal lunch with visiting artists who are performing at the centre. “I’m talking about the likes of Suzi Quatro, Ross Noble, Jimeoin, the list goes on. These are going to be the hottest tickets in town. Imagine having lunch on stage with your favourite artist and have a Q&A with them! It’s going to be amazing,” says Gerry, his eyes lighting up at the thought. Gerry is quick to add that without the support of the sponsors none of the events would be possible. “It’s our sponsors who are responsible for bringing the great speakers, we are just the facilitators,” he says. Watch this space, something tells me Gerry’s story has only just begun …

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a shift to ctrl On the world wide web these days, the internet is exactly that – online shopping, work emails, the ability to run a business remotely, are all just a mouse click and a few keyboard combinations away.

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he transference of our lives to the online medium has drawbacks however; when the internet goes offline or when it comes to implementing a new server, database or workstation, the confusing jargon tech-speak requires a troubleshooter. This is where SafeData Solutions owner Ean Hungerford specialises – providing the skills and experience necessary to build and maintain the vital system of small to medium business enterprise computer systems. “It’s not just computers, it’s the network, internet and their industry specific software,” he says. “We build entire computer systems from start to finish. It’s an end-to-end solution for the client.” With his industry experience of more than 30 years, and extensive employment background working for tech giant Telstra, Ean is also equipped to do the cabling, literally building a thriving IT portal from the ground up, as well as upgrading and troubleshooting. SafeData Solutions provides services to clients from southside Brisbane north to Noosa, generally focusing on small to medium business enterprises, and industries such as accountants, solicitors, medical organisations, realestate agencies and retail management. “We look after industry specific software, that has become a very specialised area and that’s the same for all industries, they rely heavily on their software,” says Ean. “Most are database-driven and because of my background in database management I know how to keep it running.” Most of his work is done onsite, and he spends much of his working week on the roads, travelling from client-to-client to ensure his services are hands-on and accessible. He can also remotely log on to computers from his home office in Buderim. Ean first started as an IT specialist for Telstra, complementing his work with studying a Bachelor of Information Technology, mastering in Data Communications at QUT. He worked on a national project, travelling Australia-wide to attend to offices in the capital cities. Ean was also involved in software development during his Telstra days. With that experience he has designed, developed and now

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supports an end user rostering application with a database backend. This was commissioned by a department within Queensland Health and is still in use today. Today, he is assisted in SafeData Solutions by his wife, Maree who has worked part-time on the business books since it was set up in 2002. “I love problem-solving and helping people out,” he says of his profession. “It wasn’t long ago that someone’s internet could be down for three days and I wouldn’t hear from them until they would all of a sudden then realise ... but now it can be off for 10 minutes and I’ll get a phone call to say, I’ve got no internet, no emails, no Facebook!” In a world of competing brands and technology developments, Ean’s particular forte lies in the Microsoft products realm, sharing that the latest release will be Windows 10 in the next 12 months. His other forecast lies in the future of internet security in the face of the ‘Cloud’, which is an internet-based platform. “One thing affecting the industry now is the cloud, security is the main issue there … most of my regular clients will look at it but aren’t willing to commit because of the fact they’re worried about where their data is going to be,” he says. With ever increasing globalisation and cost-cutting, there can be no guarantee where the storage servers will be located and consequently how safe they are.

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Phone: 0419 703 114 info@safedata.com.au www.safedata.com.au

internet and cyber security The Internet has become one of our greatest resources for almost everything in our personal and business lives, but it can also be our greatest enemy.

ost computer users are aware of standard procedures, such as virus and malware protection to guard against threats to our cyber world. These are effective in keeping a lot of the “internet nasties” at bay. This is provided the software is kept up to date and regular scans are conducted. The user can take a range of additional precautions to ensure they are less likely to be attacked. Many viruses are developed for fun by young computer users trying to prove they can stay one step ahead of the rest of the world. The designers of these invasive threats are becoming more deceptive in their efforts to thwart the defenses of the anti-malware software, but the antivirus companies have many more resources to overcome these threats. The more sinister and devious attacks come from scammers, who use fraudulent methods to convince the user they are from a reputable company who require payment to perform a service. One of these scams involves a phone call to a computer user claiming the consultant is from Microsoft. They advise the user their computer has been automatically detected as being infected by a virus. The “consultant” then asks the user to download software that will provide them access to the system so that they can clean it. This provides open access to the system and the scammer will then install a variety of software to log user details, track keystrokes and in extreme cases, lock the computer so that a payment must be made to regain control of the system. This is known as a cryptolocker virus. Many other scams are delivered via email. These may look very authentic, with company logos and contact details. Well known email scams include: • Financial institutions; banks, credit unions, etc (eg ANZ, NAB, Westpac) requesting theuser to enter their Internet banking details. Courier companies; (Fedex, Australia Post, etc) advising that there is a delivery awaiting pickup. • ATO; advising there is a refund to be paid. • A new email scam surfaced at the beginning of February purporting to be from the NSW Office of State Revenue advising of a speed camera offence. The email contains two buttons: “Invoice” and “View Camera Images”. Clicking on either of these will lead to unwitting installation of a cryptolocker virus.

In each of these instances, the user will be asked to click on a link and/ or a button to perform some action to proceed to the next step. This will either upload information (sometimes private and personal) to the scammer or install rogue software to allow access to the system. The end result is usually a request for payment to the sender. The worst case scenario is the system becomes infected and may need to be reinstalled.

How can we best protect against these scam and fake alert messages: 3 The most important key is to be vigilant.

3 Most major institutions, banks, telcos, Microsoft, etc will never ask for your personal login details. 3 Check the sender’s email address. If the address is not from the main Internet address of the company (eg @nab.com.au) then it is usually not legitimate. Most scams are sent from the free email addresses; gmail, hotmail, etc. 3 If you are unsure about emails or links, never click on them or open them. Seek advice. 3 If you are unsure, contact the company to enquire if the sender is legitimate. Search for the contact number of the company/department, DO NOT use contact details in the email. 3 In the event of the telephone scams, ask for their toll free number to call them back, then check the number against the company’s website. Usually they will not give you their number

Being precautious and alert when using your computer system, particularly with emails and the Internet can ensure that you continue to enjoy the many benefits the World Wide Web has to offer. If you wish to discuss any of the issues raised in this feature, please contact SafeData Solutions. Call 0419 703 114, email info@safedata.com.au or visit www.safedata.com.au

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Kym Foster left her fast-paced law career to live a life with family and adventure in mind. Finally settling on the Sunshine Coast, the mother-of-two has launched a unique bartering business enabling members to exchange their products, talents and skills without spending a dollar.

ou know that little daydream you have when you are sitting in the office? You know the one. Where you quit your job, sell the house and travel to exotic places with just your wallet and a backpack? Well former litigation lawyer and Sunrise Beach resident Kym Foster, 36, did just that, shedding her corporate suit for a trip of a lifetime. Kym, who now owns a new-concept business called Share Shop, was working full-time as a lawyer, when she found herself at home sick one day with her then one-year-old son Hunter, and unable to attend a close friend’s funeral. The pressures of working a fast-paced job while juggling parenthood was taking its toll. Kym was diagnosed with a medical condition and her mother had recently finished treatment for cancer. She had an epiphany. “I decided that day, that life was too short and waiting for retirement to travel, experience life and spend quality time together seemed nonsensical,” says Kym, “I needed to get off the merry-go-round of life.” When her husband Andrew rang to check on her she told him, “I think we should sell our house and travel around Australia in a caravan. I told him I would have a plan worked out by dinner time. “He laughed a little but said we would talk about it then – which we did. Luckily my husband, who is a pretty laid-back guy, agreed

with me! It was the absolute best thing we have ever done – it was the experience of a lifetime.” With a campervan stacked to the brim, Kym, Andrew and little Hunter embarked on their three-year adventure, traversing our great country and leaving no stone unturned. “Everything we couldn’t access we flew over in small planes. We went on tours, went over to Uluru, Kakadu, The Kimberley, Tasmania, and kayaked through gorges,” she says. When their funds ran dry, they stopped in Darwin where they stayed for 10 months – Andrew working in his trade as a tiler and Kym picking up legal work. Needing some small comforts when Kym fell pregnant with Amity (now aged four) they soon settled on the Sunshine Coast. Kym says the trip changed their outlook on life and they knew they needed to live somewhere that supported their new vision of a balanced lifestyle. “We wanted to live somewhere near the beach, not too busy, close enough to visit family and friends and with close proximity to great beach camping spots.” With two small children, Kym chose not to go back to her fastpaced career as a lawyer and instead embraced the small-business lifestyle synonymous with the Coast.

“I needed to get off the MERRY-GOROUND of life.”

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Kym launched Share Shop in August last year, but it took almost two years to fully research and develop the concept. Since becoming a mum, Kym quickly noticed that life’s little luxuries weren’t fitting into their daily budget. Feeling frustrated and restricted by tight finances, she wondered, “what if friends could share their gifts, talents, services and products within a like-minded community?” Share Shop, which has over 500 members Australia-wide, sees participants sharing their knowledge, products, skills, talents and gifts. But there is no swapping and no cash involved. Members create an account to calculate the value of their service – $1 is equivalent to one point. As participants provide their services, points are banked to be used to “purchase” goods and services. “Fundamentally, Share Shop is different to any other type of bartering organisation that exists. Therefore, there are no systems, software or templates that are available and I have had to develop everything myself from scratch.” From stay-at-home-mums and dads, retirees and students, unemployed to self-employed and small business owners, Kym says trades can range from clown workshops, fly-fishing lessons to scuba equipment maintenance, and people offering their time to grocery shop for others. The shop recently opened a bricks-and-mortar, cash-free retail boutique at Maroochydore; the first of its kind in Australia, allowing members to showcase their products and services. “I opened the Maroochydore shop and event venue as a type of community hub, to not only showcase some of the great products and services available, but also as a place for members to connect and for non-members to find out more about Share Shop,” says Kym. “Not everyone is a fan of online businesses/communities and shopping, so this makes it very ‘real’ as well as an easy way to spend points on gifts, luxuries and necessities.”

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“I decided that day that LIFE WAS TOO SHORT and that waiting for retirement to travel, EXPERIENCE LIFE and spend quality time together seemed nonsensical.”

Kym, whose shop was a finalist in the Sunshine Coast Business Awards last year, says business is better than ever, with new members “rolling in” and “amazing new products in store”. While profit is still a long way off, Kym says the business is a long-term vision. “My husband and I fund the company because we believe it needs to exist and it hasn’t been done in this format before,” she says. “It is more about getting the format right and making sure it works. “We believe you have to prove value before you can charge a value and although it has been free to join for the past two years, I believe it has now reached the point where it can prove how valuable it is, and I am looking at introducing a reasonable annual membership fee to help cover some of the costs.” Kym says her biggest inspiration in business has been her dad who always told her to “think outside the box”, which she says sums up how she came to develop Share Shop and of course her family’s zest for travel and adventure. Kym hopes the business will be a household name in Australia in five years. But she may have to pack her computer in the campervan, as she plans on more life-changing expeditions along the way.

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ngeline Mclean is the co-owner of Underwoods Fine Jewellers Kawana and Silverwolf Jewellery Kawana Shopping World. The Sunshine Coast has been Angeline’s whole life, it’s her home and she has never lived anywhere else. “I’ve loved seeing it transform from a sleepy township to a beautiful tourist destination which has helped myself and my husband, renowned jeweller Stuart Mclean, build a family business which we own and operate with our staff and two children, Emily and Hayden,” she says. “Every piece of jewellery I have or have given somebody as a present has a story to it, so I love being part of the happiness and emotion our jewellery brings – becoming part of their story.” profile: What was your earliest style influence? angeline: I was a complete tomboy until I was about 30 ... as I got older and my life changed paths, I looked up to my closest friend Alana for inspiration and magazines – lots and lots of magazines. profile: What are the must-have jewellery pieces this season? angeline: Bold silver jewellery is very popular, white gold and rose gold has been very hot as well. profile: What is an item you’ll never part with? angeline: I have a beautiful diamond bangle which my husband gave me for our 20th wedding anniversary. It’s never too far away from me. profile: If you could only wear one piece of jewellery, what would that be? angeline: A bangle, even when I was a teenager I always liked to be wearing a bangle. profile: What is your favourite gemstone? angeline: Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, especially for this girl! profile: What is your top pick for a versatile jewellery piece? angeline: The simplicity of diamonds studs can be worn formally or casually or even designed with diamond jackets which can change the look of the earrings completely. A long heavy 70cm silver or gold chain is also a must have for any jewellery box for interchangeable pendants to change your look.

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profile: What kind of style does fine jewellery pair well with? angeline: Anything from a casual pair of jeans and top to evening formal wear. Fine jewellery gives you confidence, it makes you feel and look great. profile: Any personal styling tricks? angeline: I like mixing my golds – white gold and rose, yellow and white gold and also incorporating my love of silver jewellery such as Von Treskow and Thomas Sabo into the mix. profile: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? angeline: Five to 30 minutes, I don’t really like to fuss too much so it really depends on where I’m going. profile: What trends can we expect to see in jewellery for 2015? angeline: Natural-coloured diamonds are becoming more popular, pink, yellow, blue and my favourite Australian Argyle chocolate! Mmm chocolate. PHOTOS CONTRIB

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PROFILE CARES

WonderWomen WORDS ANNA RAWLINGS

This month marks two significant events, both celebrating and supporting women.

International Women’s Day // 8 March 2015

was born into a society where I have had the opportunity to attend school and university, feel valued in my workplace, be free from discrimination and have access to quality health care services and voting rights. I am very lucky, because not even a century ago, life for a woman was very different. In the early 1900s, women worldwide were growing active against inequality in areas such as labour, voting and pay rights. The first initiation of a National Women’s Day was established in the United States in 1909, before Social Democratic Party ‘Women’s Office’ Leader Clara Zetkin proposed and was granted an International’s Women Day in 1910. The official occasion was established three years later in 1913 when International Women’s Day was decided to be held annually on 8 March. History charts a global timeline of women, and some men, attending rallies, ceremonies and marches for women’s rights from anti-discrimination and working conditions to the right to public office, from Russia to Austria. These pioneers began an unparalleled era of citizens and government figures championing and campaigning for women. In recent years, the debate of women’s rights and equality has shifted, with much debate of feminism and role models arising in the public sphere, along with the topics of women’s education, health, pay and violence on a global level. Today, International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate, rather than reflect, on the progression of women’s rights; a time to ensure a bright future for the next generation. Events are held on the day throughout the world, including business conferences, political rallies, markets, networking events, fashion parades and more.

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Today, International Women’s Day is a time to CELEBRATE… a time to ensure a BRIGHT FUTURE for the next generation.

VISIT WWW.INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY.COM AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BY SHARING YOUR PHOTOS WITH US ON FACEBOOK ON 8 MARCH

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o you have a sister, mother, daughter, best friend? Chances are you are a woman, or share your life with one in some form. You might even be one of the one-in-ten women affected by endometriosis, a common condition where endometrial or uterine tissue is found in abnormal sites around the body, particularly in the pelvis. The deposits form scar tissue and inflammation on organs such as the bowel, bladder, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Symptoms include excruciating pain, fertility issues and heavy bleeding; and women with endometriosis will turn to surgery, the Pill, natural remedies and drugs to minimise the effects, and there is a speciality drug on the horizon. It can start as early as the first menstrual cycle, accompanying the sufferer like a twisted companion, devoid of mercy and cure, as she grows older. For those living with endometriosis, the impact is felt far beyond the physical and the damage can be devastating. Worldwide, there are 176 million women estimated to be affected by endometriosis – it doesn’t discriminate. In 2013, Australia had more than 550,000 sufferers. But these women don’t need to face it alone. Endometriosis Australia launched March into Yellow in 2014, as a month dedicated to assist in raising awareness of endometriosis; giving women a voice to unite and create positive change in the face of the cruel disease. During March 2015, participants are challenged to wear yellow to show their support for women living with the condition. You are encouraged to fundraise and start conversations about endometriosis in your workplace, community and social media network – change can start with one simple act of brightness.

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March into Yellow // March 2015

WOMEN ARE AFFECTED BY ENDOMETRIOSIS

176 million THE AMOUNT OF WOMEN ESTIMATED TO BE AFFECTED BY ENDOMETRIOSIS WORLDWIDE

550,000 THE AMOUNT OF WOMEN ESTIMATED TO BE AFFECTED

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HEALTH

REDUCE

WRINKLES WITH JESSICA BREUST

Looking younger is the age-old battle men and women have been facing for years and Chinese medicine has the answer – and it’s all natural. White Dragon Chinese Medicine owner and practitioner Jessica Breust says traditional Chinese medicine works on the theory the body has an energy force running through it known as Qi. “One’s health is inﬂuenced by the ﬂow of Qi in the body and if it becomes blocked, insufficient or unbalanced illness or pain can occur,” she says.

“You’re not going to get that frozen look you get with injectables.” Jessica says while people still use Western medicine, many are looking for other alternatives and Chinese medicine gives people other options to gain control of their own health, the most well-known form of Chinese medicine being acupuncture. The 3000-year-old therapy involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points along the body’s channels and works to clear blockages and balance the ﬂow of Qi/energy throughout the body.

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Acupuncture can also effectively treat neurological conditions such as migraines, difficulty sleeping, nervous tension; cardiovascular disorders such as high or low blood pressure, ﬂuid retention, poor circulation, and muscle cramps; respiratory conditions such as hay fever, inﬂuenza and the common cold; digestive system disorders, urogenital disorders, gynaecological and obstetric disorders, eye conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, sporting injuries and psychological conditions. Jessica says cosmetic acupuncture is also on the rise and is being used as an alternative to collagen injections. “People are often looking for a quick fix with injectables, but through Chinese medicine, it’s promoting collagen. It’s not instant like a needle, people need three to 12 treatments, you’ll get a more firm effect after three treatments … but you’re not going to get that frozen look you get with injectables.” But the biggest question when it comes to acupuncture is, ‘does it hurt?’ “Because there are lots of nerve endings in the face, some are more tender than others, but once the needles are in it’s quite relaxing,” Jessica reassures. WHITE DRAGON CHINESE MEDICINE 0410 855 630 14/9 Ocean Street, Maroochydore

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WITH DR SIMONE RICKETTS

Cranky, dribbling, sore gums? Hopefully we are not talking about you ... rather these are all signs of teething in babies. A baby’s first tooth usually appears at six to seven-months-of-age however it is immensely variable, from birth to 15 months. Most of the 20 baby teeth have arrived by 33 months of age. Before baby is even born, the teeth start to form during pregnancy, so at birth a full set of baby teeth will be present underneath the gums. During the last trimester of pregnancy, the minerals needed to calcify baby’s teeth are supplied by the mother’s diet. There is no truth in the old wives’ tale that a tooth is lost for every pregnancy, as the minerals do not come from the mother’s teeth, rather from her diet. A nutritious calcium-rich diet and good personal dental hygiene during pregnancy boost healthy teeth for both mother and baby. At about three months of age all babies go through stages of dribbling and putting their hands and everything else into their mouths. This is normal development and not necessarily due to teething. In fact some babies’ teeth

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erupt through the gums without any apparent discomfort at all. Be aware that the usual sign of teething is a raised swelling of one particular gum area. Giving baby a cold teething ring will help give some relief. Cold but not frozen is recommended. There are an endless variety of teething rings and cloth teething toys which can be chilled (‘teether tops’). Another simple idea is to rub baby’s gum with a clean, damp face washer, as massaging the gum helps.

“Remember to clean baby’s teeth as soon as they appear ...” Remember to clean baby’s teeth as soon as they appear, even if it’s only a few millimetres of tooth showing. Just use a very small toothbrush without toothpaste. In fact the action of the toothbrush massages the gum, also giving baby relief from the teething process, and gets baby familiar with the good lifelong habit of tooth brushing! SMILE BY DESIGN, MAROOCHYDORE 5443 2888 www.smilebydesign.net.au

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GOODLIFE

HEALING

HANS PHOTOS REBECCA SMITH

Dr. Hans Wild is a renowned osteopath and acupuncturist whose magic hands have relieved countless people of locked up joints, tight muscles and affected nervous systems. With his unique touch and understanding of the human body, Dr. Hans has incredibly continued his work following the loss of his eyesight from an inherited condition six years ago.

or over four decades now, Dr. Hans has steadfastly practiced his passion through his business Unique Osteopathy and Acupuncture, offering people with debilitating conditions alternative treatment options. “Many people are not aware that conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and neuropathy can be successfully treated. Eight out of 10 cases I treat I have been able to help,” he says. Profile chats with the expert healer to find out his take on health and wellbeing – including his appreciation for a good red! profile: How long have you been passionate about health and wellbeing? hans: My passion has always been osteopathy and acupuncture. I used to do a lot of yoga and meditation, encouraged through my father who had improved his physical and spiritual health. This was great in a time of physical and mental stress. As I am older and hopefully wiser now, I am able to deal with the physical and still sometimes meditate to help with the mental stress, which so far is my favourite tool for my wellbeing. profile: How would you describe your approach to health? hans: I have full awareness through the acupuncture and Chinese teachings, the importance of eating what grows in season and I don’t give any restriction to what I eat as long as it is not over indulgent. A good glass of red wine is a good antioxidant which has given me very good health for my 64 years of age! profile: In your experience, what are some of the most common key factors to achieving a healthy body? hans: To achieve a healthy body you have to be diligent and determined to look after your diet, in other words – healthy eating and exercising. It does work better if you do it with a family member or a good friend as you help each other.

profile: If you’re feeling down about something how do you pick yourself up? hans: When I feel down about something I try to change the negative thought into a positive as I realise certain things in life have to run their own cycle. And usually when you get up in the morning you realise the situation is not as bad as you thought. profile: What is your big health no-no? hans: Smoking. profile: Have you suffered from any major health issues in your life? hans: Yes, I had major health issues when I was a child. Around the age of 10 I had a severe kidney infection, ear infection and severe pain in the stomach. The pain was so bad I just begged to die. They put me straight into hospital, took my tonsils out and the specialist stated another 24 hours and I would have died as I had toxemia, and it was travelling toward my heart. It took two years to get rid of the toxins from my body. I also inherited an eye problem, called retinitis pigmentosa which was diagnosed when I was 14 years old. It means the retina cells are gradually dying off and for around the last six years I have been totally blind. profile: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? hans: Since I have been busy with my two professions for the last 43 years and work about 50 hours a week, I am very happy just to chill out with my beautiful family and investigate nice restaurants and good wine. Once a year I take a month off for a nice holiday.

profile: What brings you the greatest sense of fulfillment in your work? hans: The greatest fulfillment for me is that I can help people who are suffering with chronic pain, especially if they had the problem for many years, and other modalities have failed them. That is an amazing, uplifting feeling.

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TALKING BAC K TO

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Popular Sunshine Coast radio announcer Jess Eva hid her postnatal depression until it consumed her. Now, she is bravely discussing the taboo topic and campaigning to help other mums on their own journey back to happiness. Anna Rawlings reports. WORDS ANNA RAWLINGS PHOTOS CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

t may have selfishly taken some of the glow of motherhood from Jess Eva, but postnatal depression hasn’t stopped the resilient mother-of-one, who is now shining brightly with steadfast commitment to guiding other mothers out of the tunnel and into the joyful light of living. Following the birth of her son Fred in early 2014, Jess’s experience with postnatal depression (PND) saw her face a reality of emotional turmoil. It wasn’t just baby blues – Jess had more severe symptoms which were affecting her ability to function on a daily basis and bond with her newborn. Now, she is using her on-air presence as a radio personality and drawing on her own experience to speak out against this debilitating form of depression. The dark hold of PND was a vast difference to Jess’s adventurous past – peppered with hilarious stories from an unconventional regional Victoria upbringing in a house with no electricity, to representing Australia in lawn bowls. Her break into the radio industry in 2006 in Muswellbrook,

regional New South Wales, and subsequent successful career is similarly amusing. “I wanted to be an announcer so I left a CD of work I’d recorded after hours on the boss’s desk every day for three months until it was easier for him to give me a job, plus I really sucked at selling advertising!” Jess laughs of her first role. After six months in a solo on-air segment, Jess took another announcer position for a show in Bendigo, where she spent two years, before chasing contacts further north and relocating to Townsville in a strategic career move. But four months into her tropical north Queensland gig and Jess, then 24-years-old, felt restless. “I quit my job in Townsville to do a radio show in the Maldives under a little coconut tree. After a few months they realised not many people in the resort could really speak English, it’s mainly Europeans, so they made me a snorkel guide,” Jess chuckles. Her island dream came to a rude awakening after 12 months when Jess discovered the Maldivian man she was engaged to had four wives.

“I just assumed it was like the movies where you feel incredible joy … but my life didn’t feel complete at all.”

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Jess admits it was from her radio experience and watching the usual, “this is the best day of my life,” scenes from birth documentaries she was able to cover her lack of reaction. “I was just like, ‘what do I do now, get him off me’. It was so weird.” Jess tells me she did receive a pre-birth screening sheet to determine if she was at risk of postnatal depression but recognises in hindsight it may have been difficult for the hospital to see the warning signs. “Because we’re from the country, you just sort of suck it up, there’s no such thing as depression, and then you feel a little emotional but just put that down to fatigue,” she remembers. On the surface, Jess was still the same Aussie lady larrikin, full of jokes and laughter and an infectious radio personality. Underneath was a different story as the depression gripped tighter. “I just assumed it was like the movies where you feel incredible joy … but my life didn’t feel complete at all,” she says of the days, which turned into weeks, following Fred’s birth. “There comes a time when you just can’t really ignore it. I lost my s***. I had uncontrollable crying, I felt I was a bad mother, I felt guilty. I was thinking, ‘this poor boy, all he wants from life is food and love and I can only give him food even though I’ll pretend to love him’.” While writing for her popular blog Just Jess, she published a piece titled Baby Blues. A regular reader of the blog, a therapist from Caloundra, was alarmed by the article and met with Jess to talk through her options. Jess then decided to open up on-air about her experience in a raw, tearful segment that touched her listeners. “I did it because I went through the normal system of being pregnant and it wasn’t flagged with me. I wanted to get across it’s not how you should be feeling, it’s not normal to feel it and there is a path out of it,” she says. “Since then I’ve received dozens and dozens and dozens of emails from mums who have been in the same position.” Jess began medication treatment, which she shares she is hoping to go off soon. “What’s really helping with it is exercising. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.” Jess also credits her employer, Sea FM, for allowing her to take Fred into the studio and flying her mum up to help. “I would probably be a lot worse if it wasn’t for such a supportive workplace,” she says. As we chat, Jess is focused on seven-month-old Fred. “He’s gorgeous, he’s really good now. Well, he’s always been good but we’re really good together now,” she shares. “Things are better, but in saying that I have to work on it everyday, if I don’t exercise for two or three days I feel myself come down ... you have to work everyday on being happy.” Jess is now on a mission to spread the word for the wellbeing of women and has joined forces with the Sunshine Coast Postnatal Depression Centre to encourage new mothers to seek assistance through their workshops. “Talking to someone and being diagnosed saved me from years of sadness,” she says. “It’s so important to talk about it, because you’ve got so much self doubt. Anything you have on your mind, if you don’t bring it up it will just fester inside you until you explode.” Jess is such an inspiring advocate for mums struggling with PND, and her strength, openness and heartfelt dedication to helping raise awareness has me in awe. With plans to publish a book for modern day mums, touching on her experience with PND as well as recipes with a focus on being a mother and soon-to-be wife, Jess is making sure this year is where life truly happens.

“Things are better, but in saying that I have to WORK ON IT everyday ... you have to work everyday on being happy.”

“I didn’t know what to do so I broke into his room and threw his passport in the ocean so he couldn’t go anywhere and was stuck in the Maldives forever,” she laughs. Jess then spent six months in Sri Lanka, trading bags of rice to stay in huts and hanging out with the infamous cliff jumpers. It was her next move to India for another 12 months that had a profound effect on Jess. She worked in an orphanage housing disabled children, who were made to sleep on floors or had rocks thrown at them – the lack of education available in some communities resulted in disability being viewed as a disease. After being bitten by a monkey in India (yes, seriously!) and returning home to be treated, Jess secured a radio show in Cairns. In July 2013 Jess became one half of the Bar Rat and Jess show with 91.9 Sea FM, relocating to the Sunshine Coast. Two weeks into her new role, and Jess and her then-boyfriend and now fiance, Norm, fell pregnant. “We’ve always wanted children and when I got the job and decided to move we stopped trying. We were told it would be quite hard to conceive children, so it was a little miracle surprise for us,” she says. To the community of listeners, her partner, family, friends and work colleagues, the bubbly blonde presenter was tracking smoothly along in her pregnancy and flourishing in her new role. But Jess admits she was emotionally feeling “a little bit off” which she had put down to being a bit lonely in a new town. Little was she to know the depth of her emotion would become more prevalent in the delivery room. “When I was in labour and it was time to push I couldn’t think of anything worse than pushing,” she says. “When I had Fred and they put him on my chest there was no emotion whatsoever.” march 2015

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ocal licensed builder, Peter Hinton has developed an innovative solution to the infamous hotspot of the Australian garage with his unique insulated panel design, ThermaDoor™ a Garage Door Insulation. ThermaDoor™ is a construction-grade Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation panel, laminated with a reflective foil backing and finished with an easy-to-clean white vinyl laminate surface. ThermaDoor™ has been specifically designed to fit most existing sectional garage doors, while providing a barrier against Australia’s harsh weather conditions, reducing energy consumption and cutting energy costs – bonus! Peter, a tradesperson since starting in the industry as a 15-year-old apprentice carpenter for his dad, completed a builder’s course in his early twenties. In 2002, Peter and partner of 15 years – high profile Sunshine Coast identity Sam Sheppard established the multi-awardwinning Buildmore Group. It was later in 2010 while Sam was rolling out the ‘Buildmore Women into Building Housing Showcase’, Peter was quietly testing methods and materials to perfect his innovative new product, ThermaDoor™. Peter’s experience and industry knowledge combined with his completion of the Master Builders Green Living Program, helped Peter to devise the ‘retrofit’ panel, working closely with lamination and garage door specialists to develop ThermaDoor™. “It’s a new approach” says Peter. “There is nothing else like it on the market and it fits most sectional garage doors.” Since ThermaDoor™ hit the market, Peter says his client base has expanded rapidly, spanning interstate, through its dedicated website and across our local community through positive word of mouth; something he takes great pride in.

“The product just has quality about it … when we finish installing the panel, people will come out and say, ‘wow, that just finishes the look of the door’.” “The feedback I receive from people, is very inspiring, especially when they know I’ve come up with the product and it’s produced locally. I’ve worked hard at developing and perfecting ThermaDoor™ but at the end of the day, the proof is in the people that want to promote us,” says Peter. As a builder and construction manager, Peter has worked with the EPS material for 15 years, and his experience in carpentry work, flood repairs, and exterior polystyrene cladding meant he soon recognised the potential for protecting garages against extreme temperatures. The difference ThermaDoor™ makes is quite astounding is what we hear from many of our clients! “I have had one client who did a temperature test at 3pm, and it was 37 degrees inside the garage pre-ThermaDoor™. We installed our panel the very next day, he tested the temperature again at the same time that afternoon, and it was 28.2 degrees in the garage.” “Just by installing the panel, it stops 90 per cent of the heat that transfers through the door.” ThermaDoor™ Garage Door Insulation Panels are also versatile in cooler climates, providing a barrier against the chill and keeping the warmth in, particularly in regions such as The Snowy Mountains. ThermaDoor™ only takes a little over an hour for the ThermaDoor™ team to install, and the retrofit design means home owners can avoid replacing their existing garage door with a pre-insulated door; by simply adding the ThermaDoor™ panels to their current garage door making it extremely cost-effective. Peter has already trademarked and patented ‘ThermaShed’ and in the future, is looking to expand the panel’s capabilities to line the

inside of sheds and pergolas. With the main distributor Buildmore Thermal Solutions and additional distributors around Australia, Peter has been liaising with interstate manufacturers to ensure the product can be manufactured on a national scale as demand rapidly grows. Peter’s future goal is to be able to manufacture ThermaDoor™ himself, “I guess it’s a combination of a few things, pride, quality control, the ability to continue refining and developing. I cannot sell a product I know isn’t to my standard so now I’m looking at taking it to the next level by manufacturing our own ThermaDoor™ panels. “The product just has quality about it … when we finish installing the panel, people will come out and say, ‘wow, that just finishes the look of the door’. 154 Esplanade, Golden Beach, Caloundra Call (07) 5492 2205 www.thermadoor.com.au

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‘Sorella’. The English translation of this delicate Italian noun? ‘Sister’. Quite aptly so for the powerhouse duo behind Sunshine Coast organic sleep and loungewear for men, women and maternity label Sorella Organics

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“Someone else thought it was VALUABLE ENOUGH to pay their hard-earned money for. And that was incredible both personally, and as an affirmation for the little label we had poured our heart into.”

he ladies behind the brand, Alisha Watson and Anna McGregor, are sisters and business partners, bonded by their shared love of family and fine clothes. After Anna travelled to India for charity work, the idea to launch a sustainable, fair trade business sparked, and in her quest for fulfilment, Sorella Organics was born. Today they have cultivated a loyal following of repeat customers, including supermodel Miranda Kerr! Anna shares some of her milstones with Profile. Milestone moment 1: An early memory! Winning a painting competition in 1984, age 5. We were living in Geelong at the time but our parents had packed us up for an extended trip around Australia in a campervan, and we were camping at Cotton Tree visiting my mum’s brother. The trip itself was a life-milestone (I felt like I was missing school for what seemed like years and it was glorious!), but the win for my painting of the Big Pineapple was the highlight. I was five and I loved to paint and draw. I think it’s important we remember how important life really can be for little people. Moments of achievement, pride and excitement can shape and stay with them forever. I still like to paint and draw (our sketching phase of new pieces is my favourite part of Sorella) but it’s fair to say my professional painting career peaked that day! Milestone moment 2: The birth of my first niece Hannah. 2004 Wow. Life just got different. All of a sudden our family was no longer just mum and dad, and me and my three sisters. It was bigger. It was more important. And I had a new part to play. Our family was always close, but this little baby brought us together in a new way – and it was such an exciting new chapter in our family’s life. Hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to have children of my own one day, but in the meantime I’m enjoying my (now) three nieces and nephew and the love, joy and chaos they bring to our growing family. Milestone moment 3: Travelling to India with Oxfam Australia. 2005. I was always curious about what lay beyond the horizon. I had travelled fresh out of university as a backpacker. It was a great first trip, but I didn’t quite experience the world in the way I knew it

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existed. I was only a tourist – and what I wanted to understand was how others really lived. What were their struggles? What was joy to them? Five years later I was running my first business, an occupational rehabilitation company. But I wasn’t fulfilled and I felt like there must have been more I could do with my want to help others (particularly around their health). My dad came across an ad in the paper from Oxfam Australia for their Community Development Program. I applied, and I got it. The trip made a lasting impression and shaped my future decisions both personally and professionally. I continued my work in community development both in Australia and overseas. When my sister asked me to start Sorella Organics with her, I saw it as an opportunity to implement what I had learnt about human rights and fair trade, and to make a difference in an otherwise toxic industry of fast fashion centered around abuse of workers – workers just like those I had talked with in remote communities in India. Sorella was always going to be about ensuring what we did provided opportunities and a fair go for others at the same time as ourselves. Milestone moment 4: The first Sorella Organics customer! 2011. I remember her name. Her story. What she looked like. Her due date (at that stage the label was only maternity). It was the moment that confirmed what we had produced was worth something. Someone else thought it was valuable enough to pay their hard-earned money for. And that was incredible both personally, and as an affirmation for the little label we had poured our heart into. Milestone moment 5: Miranda Kerr backing our label with a feature on her blog, Kora, 2012. It literally came out of nowhere. The traffic to our website went a little crazy and when we traced it back to Miranda’s blog Kora we just couldn’t believe it. We were an unknown and I think we just got really lucky. As an advocate for organics, to have her team back us with the millions of brands who must fight for her attention on a daily basis, it was just brilliant. And as a teeny tiny label, it was the affirmation we needed that we were doing something right.

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waTch ThIS SPacE Casey and Melissa have transformed an old storage room behind In Curtains & Blinds into a stylish and ‘on-trend’ studio. The space exudes an inviting luxury – first impressions don’t get much better than that.

tudio Collective is the brainchild of Interior Designer Casey Drummond, Marketing Manager Melissa Park and In Curtains & Blinds Owner Janelle Drummond and is an extension of the work the family has been doing for over 30 years. Melissa says they plan to work closely and build long-lasting relationships with Builders and Developers to create spaces that evoke a sense of sophistication. The girls are also excited to be working with residential clients on their new or existing homes. The trio came together late last year to launch Studio Collective, tapping into each of their areas of expertise. Melissa grew up on the Coast and completed a degree in Business with a major in Marketing and Management, before travelling and living in Brisbane, Canada and Melbourne. Upon her return to the Coast, Melissa began working with Janelle’s sister in the manufacturing side of In Curtains & Blinds before joining mother and daughter, Janelle and Casey, to set up the business. Casey, a qualified Interior Designer, has been in the industry for over 12 years. Her younger years were spent working for the family business on the Coast, before living in Dubai and finally settling in Brisbane where she worked for a boutique Interior Design firm. “The majority of our work was high-end residential, and I loved working closely with clients and sinking my teeth into a variety of styles. It’s always been my end goal to open my own business, so when I finished there I thought now’s the time!” she says. “Because my Mother is in the industry, I thought this would be the best place for me to start up. It all materialized very quickly and we each have different skill sets, which is great. I’m excited to be back living on the Coast and feel confident that with the increased number of developments in the area, this is the perfect time to be here!” Janelle has been in the business for 30 years, following in the footsteps of her Mother, who started In Curtains & Blinds. “It’s a successful family business, and I feel so fortunate to have worked with my Mother, my Sisters and now my Daughter in an industry that I love”. Janelle says this new venture has given her a new lease on life. “I enjoy working with the girls and being part of such an energetic and creative team”. “I’ve been here a long time and love the decorating side of the business but I kept thinking we need more”, she says. “We can now

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say to people if you want more, Studio Collective can help you with the entire design process”. While they’re based in Maroochydore, Studio Collective is not limited to working on the Coast, in fact their first commercial project is on Lizard Island. “The girls are getting great feedback from both local developers and residential clients”, says Janelle. “Residential is a lot of fun, it’s really about collaborating with the client to create a beautiful space that exceeds their expectations”, adds Casey. “We understand that today’s home owners are very busy and Studio Collective can take an overwhelming job and simplify it with our expertise”. When it comes to commercial collaborations, Casey says she’s open to working on anything – bars, restaurants or corporate spaces and encourages business owners to give them a call and find out how Studio Collective can transform their space. “It doesn’t need to be an expensive process”, says Melissa. “We love to challenge ourselves and think outside the box to meet our clients’ style and budget”. “We envisage exciting times ahead and would love to share some of our ideas for your next project!”.

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“People who are not organised often don’t realise that it can really SIMPLIFY your life and SAVE YOU SO MUCH TIME in the long run.”

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A self-confessed “organising freak” Cathy Maguire is passionate about helping others to simplify their life by giving them the tools to de-clutter and organise their surrounds through her online business Green Apple Organising.

s a mother-of-two, Cathy Maguire knows firsthand just how difficult it can be to maintain a tidy home, car and office with little ones and has sourced a number of clever products to help you keep on top of the chaos! A member of the Australian Professional Organisation Association, (yes there is such a thing!) Cathy also shares her expertise through her blog, where she imparts valuable tips on how to cull unwanted items and use clever storage ideas to make the most of valuable living and work space. Whether it’s a cable buddy to keep your electrical cords tidy or a clever clip to keep your keys from making their way to the bottom of your handbag, Cathy has thought of just about everything to save you time and stress! profile: What was the inspiration behind Green Apple Organising? cathy: I have always been a very organised person. People who are not organised often don’t realise that it can really simplify your life and save you so much time in the long run. Particularly when you have a young family. I am constantly culling kid’s toys and re-organising. It’s a constant battle but if you have some clever tools to help, it can make all the difference. It’s wonderful to be able to share my passion and tips with others while doing what I love. profile: What are some of your more popular products? cathy: I don’t sell the stuff you tend to see everywhere else. I sell niche products that are a little bit different. For example, my handbag organisers are very popular. They are so handy for when you want to change handbags without having to remove and reorganise all the contents. You just swap and go! I also stock clips you attach to the inside of your handbag to attach your keys so you never have to waste time searching for them in the bottom of your bag! profile: What about products that keep the home and office organised? cathy: The insta-hanger is fantastic for creating more storage when you need it and is very popular. It can be attached to the wall of a wardrobe or on a wall in the laundry for example and can hold 23 kilos. When you don’t need it you simply fold it up. Another popular

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one for the home is the hanger bag. It’s a triangular bag especially designed for clothes hangers, so when you aren’t using them you can store them neatly away so you are not wasting all that space in your wardrobe. Cable buddies are another great idea. They are a wonderful way of keeping all your leads out of the way and helps to avoid wrapping them around your device such as your phone which really damages them. I am also passionate about being organised in your luxury time too so I have recently added a bamboo caddy that goes in the bath and is designed to hold your book, iPad and glass of bubbles! profile: Can you give our readers your top tips on how to have a more organised life? cathy: Make time to organise yourself and your home. Don't be afraid to start an organising project, if it feels daunting because it is a big task break it down into manageable pieces and attack it one task at a time. Don't underestimate the power of planning or a list! Both can be very powerful tools in organising. If you are stuck for ideas check Pinterest, or read a book or magazine for inspiration! Don't be surprised if you get addicted to the feeling of being organised, it’s fabulous! profile: What is your advice to people who struggle with culling unwanted items? How do they start? cathy: Start small, don't try to get rid of too much at once. Don't keep it in a bag at home though get it out straight away, once this is done you know you can do it again. Feel empowered by what you have done to help you to keep going. profile: How can people make the most of limited storage to become more organised in their home? cathy: Being organised is about having a place for everything. If you have limited storage you can look at ways to use every possible nook and cranny! This might mean utilising under-bed storage, or having your cupboards decked out to increase storage possibilities. You may also use boxes/containers that blend in with your decor.

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Lisa Blair shares her amazing plans to solo navigate Antarctica

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Smooth The Southern Ocean can be an unforgiving place. With piercing cold, 80-knot winds whipping at the sails and 90 ft swell pushing every limit, Lisa Blair has only the safety of her boat to put her mind at ease. The Sunny Coast sailor is preparing to become the first female to solo circumnavigate Antarctica and it will be her biggest challenge yet.

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t’s a warm afternoon and wisps of salty air tickle my nose as I wait to meet Lisa Blair at the Mooloolaba Marina. I cast my eye out over the bevy of beautiful white beasts resting in their moorings, the water gently lapping at their hulls. My experience in sailing is limited to a few classes in primary school and to be honest the highlight was being treated to an ice cream on the way home. So I expected to feel somewhat like a fish out of water (pardon the pun) when meeting Lisa, but the reality was quite the opposite. You see, Lisa isn’t like many other sailors, while she had been exposed to sailing as a child due to her mum’s passion of the sport, she didn’t start learning to sail until she was in her twenties. “I got a job in the Whitsundays on one of the charter yachts as a hostess, cooking and cleaning for 34 people on board and I fell in love with the idea of sailing,” she says. Despite her newfound knowledge, Lisa was continually overlooked for a promotion to deckhand on another boat and she left the company to finish her university degree in education and visual art in New South Wales.

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But as luck would have it, one of her uni friends was sailing from Samoa to Hawaii with her father and they needed a crew. “We spent three months blue water cruising and going to little islands. That was my first real experience offshore ocean sailing and I loved it,” says Lisa. “I loved it more than coastal sailing, there’s something unique about not seeing land for 30 days.” Lisa got a job working on a catamaran in Hawaii for a couple of months before returning home and looking for a job. She took the first opportunity and wound up selling costume jewellery at the Sunshine Plaza before looking for her next adventure. “I came across the Clipper Race and signed up – it costs 40,000 pounds to do the Clipper Race and I had a job paying $20 an hour and no savings,” she says. “I spent 12 months sponsorship-seeking and fundraising to get the money to do the race, I got across the line two weeks before the start of the race. “Then I raced around the world for 12 months and that’s where I learnt a lot of how to navigate and skipper a boat, sail offshore. I made those calls and kept the boat safe in all conditions. The most wind we had was 80 knots and the biggest swell was 90 ft. The height of the mast was in the trough so it was big waves in the Southern

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“I had to get it to Category one safety rating which is a hard thing, most people spend three months and I had a week,” she says. “I hadn’t put the sails up and hadn’t yet sailed solo, so I left Pittwater and sailed to New Zealand solo as my qualifier to race back. There was a pretty big storm along the way and I had some steep learning curves but I got the boat ready to race back into Mooloolaba and I ended up getting sixth place on the handicap system.” All these wild adventures, Lisa says, were preparation for Antarctica. “After doing something like Clipper and then selling costume jewellery not achieving anything, having a degree I didn’t want to use

“We spent three months blue water cruising and going to little islands. That was my FIRST REAL EXPERIENCE offshore ocean sailing and I loved it”

Ocean. It was an amazing experience – we came first.” Lisa arrived back in Australia at the end of 2012, in time for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Unfortunately they had to retire at sea and finished in Eden. “After a year at sea your body is pretty destroyed, it’s like running a marathon for 12 months, you’re pushed to your limits every day and it’s 24/7,” explains Lisa. “I thought I’d been exhausted before and it never came close to those conditions so it’s a real eye opening event.” While recouping, Lisa obtained her commercial licences, yacht skipper’s licence and marine engineer’s licence, which lead her to skipper the yacht she was refused a deckhand position on in the Whitsundays those years earlier. “I did that for a year and then I was looking for the next adventure, which for me was the Solo Trans Tasman Yacht Race,” she says. “I had no money, no boat and was the only female and only person without a boat to sign up.” It took 10 months for Lisa to secure a boat, which left her minimal time to prepare and qualify for the race. “I had a week to get the boat ready and it had been sitting unmaintained for a while, so we had a lot to get done,” she says.

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and not knowing what to do and then achieving something like that when I had no idea what I was capable of, I wanted to do something bigger and prove to myself you can achieve anything you want, why not set myself a larger challenge?” And so the challenge has been set – compete in the Antarctica Cup Ocean Race, circumnavigate Antarctica, circumnavigate below latitude 45° south and break the current speed record of 102 days, one hour, 35 minutes and 50 seconds in a 50ft yacht that will be 100 per cent eco powered. “We’ve decided to go with a foam sandwich glass construction which is a fibreglass boat,” says Lisa. “The whole forward compartment from the mast forward is going to be filled with empty plastic bottles, so if any of those three compartments are ruptured, not as much water will fill them so I’ll still remain buoyant even with a hole in the boat. We’re encasing all of the bottles in a canvas netting so if it is ruptured they won’t float out to sea.” Lisa will spend the first six to eight months of this year building the boat with her specialised team, testing and refitting it and completing “cold, wet and miserable” offshore training from Tasmania to New Zealand in the Southern Ocean. The plan is to start the voyage in December, leaving from Albany in Western Australia to contend the men’s record held by Russian sailor Fedor Konukhov. “Safety is my key focus, it’s a very dangerous ocean down there and it’s very cold and exposure is really high, so my focus is to become the first female so there’s no pressure,” she says. “It’s a highly achievable goal for the men’s record though, if I maintain a seven-knot average around the world I’ll break his record.” Heading back into the depths of the Southern Ocean will rattle even the most experienced sailors, but Lisa reassures if she has faith in her vessel, she’ll be right mate. “I don’t think you can go to the Southern Ocean and not be scared,” she says. “After my trip to New Zealand when I got knocked down in that storm, I was in a boat I didn’t know, I’d had a week on it. I didn’t know what it was capable of and I got shocked at how afraid you can get in those situations because the control is taken out of your hands.” Talking of the dangers of her trip, Lisa says as much as this is a literal journey around Antarctica, it’s also a figurative journey of self discovery, recognising and accepting there will be terrifying moments and still setting sail. profilemagazine

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Wake up! Nikki Fogden-Moore shares her fast, effective workout that will have you feeling fantastic in just 10 minutes! It’s perfect for any level of fitness and a great way to introduce exercise as a daily lifestyle habit before work or even in your lunch break.

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3 THE PUSH UP Keeping body in one line, head in line with spine – take your feet just within shoulder width and hands wider than shoulder width. Complete full push up then back to start. Hold abs tight and stable to prevent any strain in lower back. Start with five and build up to 25 x three repeats.

4 THE LOWER AB LIFT With hips and knees in line and extend legs above you to start position, feet ﬂat to the sky and toes ﬂexed towards you. Lift pelvis of the ground in small movements, hold slightly off the ground at the end of each rep - only come back down at the end of the set. Try five perfect ones and build to 25 x 3 repeats.

5 CHILDS POSE Kneel on the ground, and then place forehead to the ﬂoor and gently place your hands by your sides palms facing up, or stretched out in front of you palms down.Breathe in. Exhale slowly and deliberately. Relax here for at least 10 counts of breath in and out. 108

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Susie McLachlan might do what most consider utterly terrifying for a sport and business, but she admits she’s nothing but a “fraidy cat” herself. Susie may have grown up with the extreme sport, but it took years before she was ready to take the leap.

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trapped in, sitting upright and getting cozy in a plane, a group of daredevils join in cheerful banter, but it’s all a ruse and they are slightly on edge as the aircraft nears 15,000ft. It is against all human instinct to reach these heights in a small 10-seater plane, open the door and swing your legs out. But not for Susie McLachlan. The extreme sport-lover has felt and seen the highs and lows along her journey, from her first tandem jump with her dad, Dave McEvoy, learning to skydive on her own, competing and winning national titles to owning Skydive Ramblers Coolum Beach and Rainbow Beach with her husband Wayne. But it all started with her heading off to university in Brisbane

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to live with her dad, a great pioneer of the sport and original owner of Skydive Ramblers Coolum Beach, with Susie saying “no way” to learning to jump on her own. “All the skydivers out there just expected you to. When I was going to uni and was of the right age I had lots of questions of why I wasn’t and I thought, ‘Oh my God, I so don’t want to go skydiving’,” says Susie. When her dad gave her an out and said she wasn’t allowed to go skydiving until she finished her studies, she was relieved, as it gave her an excuse and time to decide if she would enter into the sport. It wasn’t until many years later that Susie got caught up with the buzz after helping her dad out on weekends at his business at Toogoolawah and being surrounded by the sport she decided she wanted to take the plunge.

“A first jump course normally takes a day and I think it was about two-and-a-half weeks later of training that he was ready to release me.”

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“A first jump course normally takes a day and I think it was about two-and-a-half weeks later of training that he was ready to release me,” laughs Susie. “So I had really good training – I think he was more scared than I was.” Now after five years of running the business with Wayne, who is also a keen skydiver, Susie is eager to get more locals involved in the sport. To make this easier, they have launched their new program course at Bli Bli. One of her main aims is to get more girls into the sport – if a “fraidy cat” like her can take the plunge then there should be more ladies suiting up. “In our sport we have 3500 skydivers and there are about 500 girls, so hardly any,” says Susie. “It is super exciting we will be able to train people up on the Sunshine Coast at Bli Bli. I would like to put it out there to any females to come and see me and give it a try.” Susie is keen to get another female skydiving convention up and running in the next two years but wants some fellow Sunshine Coast women to join her. She has organised the Sky Sisters event on three other occasions in five years and it is always well supported by the skydivers out there. Why is she so passionate? Well it turns out jumping out of a plane is the most amazing thing she has ever done and she wants everyone to experience it. After tackling her first jump course she quickly reached 79 jumps but on her 80th she landed on a pile of rocks and broke her leg. “So that put a handbrake on the whole skydiving thing for a while,” jokes Susie. “I think I was looking in other places to find the same thrill, but I never found it, so I got back into jumping and thought this is awesome and haven’t stopped since.” Her love of the sport has also got her involved in competing, even though she doesn’t describe

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herself as the competitive type. Once she felt like she was mastering the art of free falling she began to compete in teams for State and National Skydiving Championships. “I have done heaps but it’s not what I like to do, I don’t like the pressure and I don’t like the feeling of stuffing it up for the people on my team,” says Susie. Despite her fears of letting her team members down they were National Champions for 10-way and 16-way Speedster events for more years than she could remember. Being a part of her Toogoolawah teams were the most memorable, in particular in the beginning, when she joined a team of four other relatively new skydivers and winning silver at the Nationals. “That was a real big achievement because it was really personal,” says Susie. When she is not running the business, upkeeping their three planes, which includes a new 10-seater chieftain twin engine, having family time with Wayne and her six-year-old daughter Charlee, Susie is in front of the computer. She has been managing the Australian Skydiving magazine, Sky Diver, for 13 years after her father handed it over and she merged it with the previous Australian Parachuting Federation’s newsletter. Susie grew the magazine from a publication that didn’t have the best distribution and was losing money. This is what keeps her busy at night and her creative flare active. Her hope is that more Sunshine Coast residents embrace the sport and either gets on board to learn how to jump on their own or give tandem a go. “I love it, it is such a buzz,” says Susie. “It is never as scary as people think it is going to be and is always better than they ever imagined. It’s an experience of a lifetime and it stays with you forever.”

“In our sport we have 3500 skydivers and there are about 500 girls, so hardly any.”

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you would “Do unto others as you”. That have them do unto live by is the motto I try to sionally, personally and profes I just without judgement. ould like treat people how I w k if you do to be treated. I thin around. that, it comes back ly. ” It’s pretty simple real TINA GR EY

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There are a million ways to show random acts of kindness and goodwill each and every day and it doesn’t have to involve grand gestures or require a lot of effort. This month the lunching ladies discuss what goodwill means to them and how we can all make a difference.

he dictionary defines goodwill as friendly, helpful or co-operative feelings or attitude … but what does that really mean in our day-to-day lives and more importantly, how can we show more of it? To investigate a little further, I decided to pose the question to my lovely guests over a delicious lunch at The Post Office Bar and Restaurant, Maroochydore. Joining me was Anita Conroy, owner of Amytis Gardens, Janelle Drummond, director of In Curtains and Blinds Maroochydore, Holly Tompkins, account manager with What The Fox, Tina Grey, Queensland business development manager with Oaks Hotels & Resorts and Dianne Cosgrave, events and marketing coordinator at Think Money. profile: What does goodwill mean to you? holly: It’s very much in line with my approach to life. We all impact on each other. I know if I am walking down the street and someone smiles at me it changes my whole day. I can see the reaction in others if I smile at them too. It’s about really seeing each other and recognising each other. I believe goodwill is about how we react to things we are confronted with daily … someone who is taking too long in the grocery line or someone who cut you off in traffic for example. How we choose to respond makes all the difference. If we show goodwill, it’s a win-win situation. There are grand gestures of goodwill and there are those who devote themselves to amazing things but I think goodwill starts on an individual level. It’s about taking responsibility for how we treat others and how we choose to act on this planet. dianne: I always try to put others before myself where I can. You can choose how you react to a situation. Just recently I saw something that made me take a step back and remember not to judge until I have walked in that person’s shoes. janelle: I think goodwill starts at home. My husband is a great example to our children. He always puts his hand up and volunteers for various things. He has a big heart and is a great example of being charitable. tina: For me it is always “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. That is the motto I try to live by personally and professionally, without judgement. I just treat people how I would

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like to be treated. I think if you do that, it comes back around. It’s pretty simple really. anita: Goodwill also encompasses the human spirit. It’s a feeling that people get from you. In a business sense it is everything from your service to your phone manner. If I make someone feel better through a treatment I provide then that’s the goodwill I have created. profile: Have you ever had someone do something for you that has changed your life or helped you in some way you will always remember? tina: I’m very lucky that I have an amazing group of friends who are always there for me. I am very appreciative of that. janelle: I have a large family and great friends so I am surrounded by support all the time. I think if I do some little thing for someone else though, it makes me feel good about myself. I have worked with children with special needs and have gained a lot of rewards from that so I guess for me it’s giving back that makes me feel good. holly: We were backpacking around the Middle East in Syria. It’s a very different culture to ours and Syria is a neat country but I was starting to feel a little weary of the whole process. We checked into a little motel-like complex and a young guy checked us in and invited us to his house for dinner to break Ramadan with his family. He didn’t have to do that but I will remember his kindness always. profile: We are all so busy these days, do you think we sometimes forget about showing acts of goodwill? dianne: People get caught up and you have to take a step back and smell the roses to look at what’s important and not get sucked into your routine. I check on my elderly neighbours from time to time and I make them a cake every now and then. I always make them a special one at Christmas and I know they really look forward to it every year. janelle: I think a lot of it has to do with being grateful. I went to a gratitude workshop on being grateful and it changed my life. I have a gratitude diary and I write one little thing every day. tina: My son graduated from primary school recently and each person wrote what they liked about each other and it was so neat! I think it’s all about being kind to each other and remembering to tell others what they mean to us.

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dianne: For my last birthday, my daughter who is 16, made this quirky jar and filled it with notes written by my husband, son and her about what they loved about me. I will cherish it forever. I don’t cry often but it brought tears to my eyes. tina: I attended a motivational workshop once where the speaker said something really profound that stuck with me. He demonstrated how we fill our bags each day with all the negative stuff in our lives and he physically put things in two sacks to represent each piece of baggage. Then he tried to walk through the door and he wouldn’t fit! The lesson is, you have to drop your baggage at the door when you go to work or when you are interacting with someone, so you are just you, with no negativity that can rub off onto others. I try to always remember that. profile: When you see acts of kindness or goodwill, does it inspire you to do more? holly: Not only do I get inspired by acts of kindness or goodwill, more importantly I am reminded that we all need to be treated with kindness and generosity of spirit (and to be as grateful as possible every day). It makes the world a much better place to be. anita: Just as a smile is contagious, so are acts of kindness. I think if everybody displayed kindness every day there would be a knock-on effect where the result would be a happier, healthier nation. I believe that everybody is born perfect and it’s the environment that moulds and shapes us, so imagine if there was more support and kindness in our community – what a brilliant place to be. dianne: Yes it does inspire me to do more, I think it’s a roll-on effect. I like to donate blood when I can and I try to do the simplest things (like cooking) to help out people in times of need. tina: Yes it inspires me to do more, it

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opens you up to believe that there are other good people in the world. It’s like Paying it Forward (great movie if you have not seen it) if everyone did something for someone else to make their life better and that person in return did it for another person it would catch on. profile: Is there a charity you are particularly endeared to for personal reasons or otherwise? holly: Greenpeace and conservation societies. I am abhorred at the way the human race mistreats our world and all its inhabitants – if we continue to destroy the earth and our fellow creatures – we are ultimately destroying ourselves. anita: Any charity that supports the positive upbringing of our children has my vote. Children are so vulnerable and they learn quickly, better to feed them positive messages of self-confidence, love and kindness coupled with opportunities for good education. We will have a future we can all be confident in then. dianne: I always like to donate to cancer charities as I have had a family member endure this disease. tina: There are so many charities that are close to my heart for various personal reasons however the most prominent are, Cancer Council, Surf Lifesaving and the Salvation Army. profile: If you knew exactly where the money was going would it affect your decision to support that charity? dianne: I like to know where the money goes because if it isn’t going directly to the charity then I don’t feel like I’m helping as much. tina: Yes I like the statistics that are provided on how much of the donated money actually reaches the desired cause. It certainly has an affect on how you support the charity.

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Nestled right in the middle of what has become a vibrant dining and entertainment precinct on the Sunshine Coast, The Post Office Bar and Restaurant on bustling Ocean Street, Maroochydore is making waves for all the right reasons. Offering excellent wholesome food in a relaxed atmosphere, the modern and elegant venue is juxtaposed with its links to the past and maintains the name, feel and character of the building’s historical past. Boasting both indoor dining at the front of the building and a relaxed beer garden at the rear, patrons are spoiled for choice when it comes to seating options and the extensive and mouth-watering menu on offer. Passionate about delivering fresh, local produce, The Post Office is a firm favourite among the locals and the atmosphere was bustling on the day of our lunchtime visit. We kicked off our meals with a selection of entrees including pan-seared Mooloolaba prawns, Canadian maple syrup pork belly bites and pink Himalayan salt and pepper squid – all of which were bursting with ﬂavour and beautifully-presented. For mains, the fish of the day special of grilled Barramundi, served with roasted baby tomatoes and green beans was a popular choice among the ladies, myself included and was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Other popular choices included the free-range crispy skin chicken breast served with sweet potato and carrot puree, broad beans and topped with red wine jus – yum! We finished with a selection of desserts for a “taste” of each and judging from the complete silence around the table, each and every dish was a stand out! The sticky date pudding gets my seal of approval, as does the chocolate marquise and for a lighter choice you can’t go past The Post Office homemade ice cream and sorbet. The Post Ofﬁce Bar and Restaurant 10 Ocean Street, Maroochydore ph: 5443 5443

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Athletes in South Africa drink iced rooibos tea instead of water because it’s caffeine free, therefore hydrating, and is a powerhouse of antioxidants.

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better health WORDS NICOLE FUGE PHOTOS REBECCA SMITH

Legend has it the discovery of tea stems back to 2737 BC, when the father of Chinese medicine Shen Nong commanded his subjects to boil all drinking water for health reasons. GINA DA SILVA

ne day he was boiling water beneath the shade of a tree when a few leaves fell into the pot. Tea has since become the second most consumed beverage in the world, behind water, and is renowned for its multitude of health benefits. Certified tea master Gina da Silva opened the Silva Spoon tea house in November 2009 when coffee was the favoured drink. But she says that has since turned around and tea is the drink of choice.

Types of tea and their health beneﬁts

“The molecular makeup of tea is quite different to coffee, whereby it provides you with a longer lasting high, it’s a slow release caffeine,” shares Gina. “Every tea contains different ingredients and is consumed for different purposes, but in general tea is full of antioxidants, has fluoride, is good for your heart, your eyes, your skin, it’s good for cholesterol levels, it combats sugar diabetes. Tea is great to aid digestion after any meal, that’s why you’ll find in most Asian restaurants

they’ll offer you jasmine green tea – the benefits of tea are neverending.” While all types of tea are grown on the same plant, the less processed the tea, the better it is for you. The most processed is black tea, then oolong tea, green tea and white tea. So next time you’re sipping on a cup of your favourite tea, at least you’re doing your body some good – if only it balanced out the calories from that side serving of chocolate cake.

Black tea: Oral health, stress relief, increased energy, better immune system, also contains tannins that have the ability to fight viruses and protect from inﬂuenza, stomach ﬂu and other common viruses.

White tea: Low in caffeine, contains antioxidants, protect the body from damage by free radicals, prevents cancer, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and promotes healthy skin. Strictly no milk or sugar.

Green tea: Fights against cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and helps with weight loss. Green tea is low in caffeine and originates from the same plant as black tea but is steamed or pan fried whereas black tea is fermented or fully oxidised. Strictly no milk and best on a full tummy. Oolong tea: Weight management, removal of harmful free radicals, improved mental performance and health.

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Rooibos and honeybush: Caffeine free, contains powerful antioxidants, high mineral content, improves circulation, relieves stomach complaints, aids absorption of iron, can relieve skin conditions, can protect against Parkinsons/ Alzheimers and encourage restful sleep. Pu’erh tea: Lowers cholesterol, aids in digestion, assists with healthy weight management.

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WORDS STEVE STREET CSW (CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OF WINE USA)

t’s interesting to hear the difference in opinions when it comes to describing Rosé wines and not to mention the vast examples that are readily available on the shelves of our local bottle shops. Interestingly, Rosé wine has been a part of wine culture dating back to the early Romans and Greeks. The theory behind a large proportion of wine consumed in those early times is that low levels of colour were extracted from the skins of the fruit. Red grapes that are used to specifically make wine (namely Vitus Vinifera) contain an organic compound in the skins called anthocyanins. This particular compound gives the wine colour as we see it in our wine glass. After we very lightly crush the fruit, the clear juice from the grapes is run off into a holding tank or storage vessel. From here we can add a portion or the whole amount of the remaining crushed skins back into the juice which will essentially stain the juice. The longer we leave the skins macerating or soaking in the juice, the darker the juice will become. So if we intend to make a Rosé, we can leave the skins in contact with the juice for as little as four to six hours which may be just enough to accrue a lovely salmon or pale ruby colour. If we wanted to make an actual red wine, we could leave the skins in contact with the juice for generally two weeks or more. From thereafter, the Rosé wine is fermented, clarified and stabilised the same way a white wine would be managed throughout the production process. Towards the end of the fermentation the style of wine is determined by either stopping the ferment to retain some residual sugar (which results

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in a sweeter wine) or let the ferment continue to convert the final natural sugars into alcohol to inevitably produce a drier style of Rosé. Above all, table Rosé is meant to be easy drinking and akin to the warmer weather (see the south coast of France or even Mooloolaba) matched with seafood, cool salads and a whole array of soft and firm cheeses.

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Rosé – White or Red? Wine Discovery Workshops are held every month with Steve Street at Dan Murphy’s Kawana Store – email: winemerchant@live.com

TRY THESE TOP DROPS: 2014 La Boheme Act Two Dry Pinot Rosé – Pale salmon pink in colour showing hints of strawberries and cream with a light touch of nougat nuttiness. Will match beautifully with the creaminess of seared Hervey Bay scallops sided with wasabi and coriander – Under $20 2014 Bird in Hand Pinot Rosé – Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir used to make a mouth-watering fresh style with notes of crushed watermelon and cucumber. The cleansing mineral-like acidity will sit well with an antipasto platter, a bucket of cooked Mooloolaba king prawns and a spread of fish and chips – Under $25 2014 Dandelion Grenache Rosé – A lovely crisp style that matches beautifully with natural set oysters or freshly cooked mud crab. Bright pink in colour with hints of citrus fruits and ripe dark cherries – Under $28

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MAKING the cut WORDS NICOLE FUGE PHOTOS REBECCA SMITH

Rachelle Lamb adjusts her fuschia bandana and takes a deep breath. At a time when lunch service is normally winding down, today the dockets keep coming and Rachelle is keeping a steady pace.

t’s moments like these, in a chef ’s career, that cement their longevity. But it’s no surprise Rachelle is so comfortable in the kitchen, she’s spent over half of her life in one. “I’ve been in kitchens for nearly 16 years, I started when I was 13 as a kitchen hand, as everyone seems to start,” she says. “I started as a dishy here on the Coast at Aussie World. “For me it was something I really fell into, I started a degree like most people do when they finish school, I was studying politics and history with a minor in international studies. “I moved to Melbourne and found the only work I could get that suited uni with my lack of retail experience, was back in hospitality, so I went back into a very large kitchen and worked for T.G.I. Friday’s. “I worked my way through and it was a manager saying I can do more than this line-style cooking and got me to do my apprenticeship and move into other kitchens.” Rachelle came on as head chef at Beach Street Deli Cafe around six months ago and took the task of pleasing the regular customers with ease.

“I love the creative part of it, a big part for me is that menu development and putting things together, also the response you get from people when they really like what you’re doing or you plate up something that looks really cool,” she says. “I’m also in my third year studying a bachelor of nutrition and dietetics at The University of the Sunshine Coast and it’s taking that idea of food and pleasure and incorporating more of the health aspects … it’s about making food taste good and be good for you.” While Rachelle is looking forward to coupling her knack for cookery with her newfound knowledge of health and nutrition, she says sometimes you just can’t beat the classics made properly. “We want to be that place where anyone can come, you will get eggs benedict with a hollandaise made with butter and egg yolk. If you’re going out for breakfast or lunch, you’re going out for an occasion, you want to have the chocolate, the rich food is what it’s about, having that enjoyment and that pleasure.”

“I love the CREATIVE part of it, a big part for me is that MENU DEVELOPMENT & putting things together”

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FRESH BOX For fresh, organic produce in a super-convenient package of goodness, Fresh Box delivers! A box full of fresh produce to suit all households can be delivered to your door from Monday to Friday. For busy families, try the ‘Mixed Boxes’ of all sizes including fruit and vegetables as the perfect and very handy option to make delicious meals for the week. If you’re just into veggies, the ‘Green Machine’ or ‘Veg ‘n’ Herb’ box is just what you need to stock your fridge. For the juice lovers out there, try the ‘Juicer Box’ packed full of fruit and vegetables to make all kinds of divine juices. And if you want to have it all, the ‘Essentials Box’ is amazing – packed with organic fruit, vegetables, fresh bread, eggs and milk, it’s the complete package. There’s also the ‘Build your Own’ box, offering shoppers an option to customise their orders and build a box from scratch. Fresh Box is organic and local; the greens are picked and packed fresh every morning and delivery is in the afternoon. Order anytime online, or give Ben and Georgie a call! Phone: 0490 489 122 www.freshbox.com.au

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FOLLOW OUR FOODIE TRAIL EACH MONTH AS WE EXPLORE WHAT THE SUNSHINE COAST HAS TO OFFER FOR FOOD LOVERS!

Popular Noosa dining destination Sirocco has some delicious foodie events happening this month! Spend a balmy Sunday lunch or dinner enjoying their trademark ‘Sunday Seafood Paella’, featuring Cone Bay barramundi, Hervey Bay scallops, cuttlefish, Mooloolaba prawns, green lip mussels, chicken and chorizo, deliciously accompanied by a glass of sangria for two. Ole! If you love a twist on surf ‘n’ turf, their first ‘Beer, Bugs and Beef’ lunch will kick off on Friday, 13 March; a three-course meal with Moreton Bay bugs, prime beef, dessert and matching beers (reservations required). There’s also ‘Savoury Sunsets’ to catch the sunset while sampling pizza and drink specials, and a ladies lunch with rose wines is in the works. With coffee networking and socialising meetings planned, there’s something on the menu for all. 2/257 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Phone: 5455 6688 www.sirocconoosa.com.au

The Velo Project The hub of beautiful food, artisan coffee, friendly staff and welcoming a new wholesome menu in March! The Velo Project is introducing new dishes that owners David and Sarah are sure will be popular with diners. These include two new items on the breakfast menu – the ‘Bad Hunter’ featuring potato and mushroom gratin, tuscan cabbage, poached hens eggs, sweet corn puree and freshly grated parmesan, and ‘Gourmet Bacon and Eggs’ with prosciutto, fried hens eggs, white anchovies, pickled red peppers and red vein sorrel. A tasty new addition to the lunch menu is the poached lobster sliders with celery, avocado and mary rose sauce. The Velo Project also has free wifi, is children and dog friendly and offers indoor and outdoor seating. 19 Careela Street, Mooloolaba Phone: 5444 8693 www.theveloproject.com.au

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THIS MONTH’S RECIPES ARE SUPPLIED BY MATT YURKO OF THE CANAPÉ PROJECT www.thecanapeproject.net.au

Satay sauce Ingredients • 440g peanuts

• ½ tbs salt

• 150g onion

• 1tsp cumin

• 25g garlic

• 1 tsp coriander

• 17g red curry paste

• 87g palm sugar

• 17g massaman paste

• 100g tamarind pulp

• 50g sesame oil

• 50ml fish sauce

• 1 tsp turmeric

• ½ cup coconut water

• 1tsp five spice

Method Combine onion, garlic, red curry paste, massaman paste and sesame oil and sauté until onion has collapsed. Add turmeric, peanuts, five spice, salt, cumin and coriander to sauce. Ensure all ingredients are combined. Add palm sugar, tamarind pulp, fish sauce and coconut water. Cook for five minutes until ﬂavours combined.

Lemon basil lemonade Ingredients • 500 grams soft brown sugar • 1 litre water • Juice of five lemons • 10 kaffir lime leaves • ½ bunch basil • ½ bunch lemon basil, plus extra sprigs to garnish

Method Place brown sugar in pan with water and bring to a simmer. Once sugar is dissolved, add kaffir lime leaves and simmer gently for 10 minutes. While the pot is simmering, remove basil leaves from stem, setting aside a few sprigs for garnish. Once you have taken pot off the stove, add basil leaves and let steep for two hours. Strain and discard solids. Serve syrup over ice, with sparkling water (about one part syrup to four parts water). 120

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LIVE 122 Our guide to live performances on the Sunny Coast

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MUSIC

The Hi-Boys from Noosa are ones to watch

THEATRE We chat with Boston Marriage star Rachel Gordon

ART Discover the art of Rex Backhaus-Smith

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ROSS NOBLE

VANCE JOY

Ross Noble will be showcasing his talent in his new show, Tangentleman. With an on-stage presence like no other, his exuberance and cerebral style have established him as one of the world’s best-loved comedians. Performing on Saturday, 4 April at 8pm at The Events Centre, Caloundra, this is an 18+ only event. Full price tickets $46.90.

Vance Joy will bring his Dream Your Life Away Tour to the Nambour Civic Centre on Saturday, 7 March at 8pm. Joining him on his first Australian tour will be #1 Dads and Airling. Tickets cost $41 and this is an 18+ only event. Book online or call the box office on 5475 7777. www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

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THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW Multi award winning singer/ songwriter/guitarist Dave Reynolds and his six-piece Rockabilly Show Band will take you on a recollection of legendary performer Johnny Cash and feature music from The Johnny Cash Show era. On Saturday, 14 March at 7.30pm at The Events Centre, Caloundra. Full price tickets $49. www.theeventscentre.com.au

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HORRORSHOW The electrifying DJ and MC is stripping back the roaring sub bass and booming PAs, and bringing back into focus the core of the song – the ﬂows, the instrumentation and the singing. Joining Horrorshow is Tuka from Thundamentals. Playing at Solbar in Maroochydore on Thursday, 26 March, tickets cost $30 or $35 at the door.

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JAKE CLEMONS Katie Noonan returns with the launch of a heartfelt new single and EP, Peace Is My Drug. Following from a number of years of unique and highly-acclaimed projects, this celebrated singer/songwriter is ready to share her new original material. Performing on Sunday, 29 March at Solbar in Maroochydore. Tickets cost $35 or $40 at the door. www.katienoonan.com

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Opera Queensland’s production of The Adventures of Figaro will thrill audiences with the tale of Figaro as he attempts to help Count Almaviva rescue Rosina from the clutches of the doddery Doctor Bartolo. On Wednesday, 18 March at 7.30pm at The Events Centre, Caloundra. Full price tickets $55.

Celebrate 25 years with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra when they bring an all-Beethoven concert. Featuring outstanding pieces including Beethoven: Coriolan overture; and Beethoven: Symphony No. 7. With special guest violinist Brendan Joyce. At the Lake Kawana Community Centre on Sunday, 22 March at 3pm. Full price tickets $30.

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There’s the hair, then there are the glasses, but ultimately there is a person who is a magnet for positive energy, emotion and creating stories. He plays the guitar, sax, piano and drums, he writes music, he sings, he loves rock ‘n’ roll. Playing at Solbar in Maroochydore on Thursday, 5 March, tickets cost $30 or $35 at the door. www.jakeclemons.com

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WORDS PENNY SHIPWAY PHOTOS CARLYLOOYAH PHOTOGRAPHY

It’s all work and a lot of play for The Hi-Boys, whose highenergy rock shows are quickly becoming a global sensation. After recently striking a deal with a US record label, the boys from Noosa are ones to watch as Penny Shipway discovers.

f you haven’t heard of local rockabilly rocksters, The Hi-Boys, then you may recognise them by their quirky stage habits. Known for sometimes performing in their underpants, Scottie, Deano and Deany, all from Noosa Heads, and Paulie, of Brisbane, have been playing their high-energy rock shows on the local circuit for almost three years. But after recently signing with US rock label, Wild Records, their undergarments may soon see more of the international stage. Having recently returned from a European and US tour, the band – which is all-original and heavily influenced by 1950s rock ‘n’ roll – is gearing up for more recording and performing with their new label in the US in April, with a national tour also planned. When they are wearing clothes, the guys perform in vintage garb, with front man Scottie saying their music stands out from the Sunshine Coast’s usual folk and reggae. “It’s a mix of early blues and the music from the underground rockabilly scene from back in the day,” says Scottie. “We play a traditional kind of rock ‘n’ roll, and with our clothes being mostly vintage, we look quite different. Paulie plays the upright (bass) the way it should be played. It’s an eye-catcher as you don’t see a lot of upright basses.” Scottie says the band receives compliments and respect from other musicians and fans about the simplicity of their instruments. “With the lead guitar we use no foot pedals or effects – it’s one lead from guitar to amp – and people are amazed and surprised at the sound we get from it, and the vibe of the sound,” he says. “The same goes with the drums being a simple four-piece drum kit. “But the things Deany can do with it and the sound he gets from it is amazing. And having an acoustic guitar fitting in behind it all, filling it up, and the way it all comes together; I think that’s the uniqueness.

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“Alongside our ENERGY on stage, and getting WILD, falling on the floor, and yelling and screaming in songs, it’s pure ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.” Alongside our energy on stage and getting wild, falling on the floor, and yelling and screaming in songs, it’s pure rock ‘n’ roll.” The guys come from all walks of life: one working as a barber, another as a marine mechanic, and the others as a factory worker and pool guy. Scottie says it hasn’t been easy working day jobs and moonlighting as rock stars. “It’s not all play-music-and-make-money. It’s a lot of time and effort, and stress and luck,” says Scottie. “We’ve been lucky enough to be in the right spots at the right time, and have the right sound to get where we are, but we have also worked tirelessly to make it happen. “The hardest time was starting out, trying to get clubs and promoters to take a chance on us to give us a show or a gig, and having to play gigs for free at a time just to get the band’s name out there.” Scottie says musicians rarely make millions, unless they are lucky enough to make a hit record. “Even then you need a back-up plan, because very rarely will you be able to live off it,” he says. “You do it because it’s the most fun time you will ever have. And you’ll meet some amazing people and some not so, but the memories of the fun will stick with you forever. “Music is a life. You can take it anywhere and play it anywhere. I believe everyone should learn some sort of music. It feels so good to be able to entertain someone and it gives you a release.” But don’t expect the boys to leave our beautiful coastline anytime soon, should they take off to A-list stardom. “The Coast is an amazing place to live – full of life – but very chilled at the same time. It’s a very good place for families and couples, and if you’re single. The plan is to reside on the Coast for as long as possible.” We don’t blame them. Check them out on Facebook www.facebook.com/thehiboys

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UPSTAGING THE M E N At a time when most people are glued to their screens, watching in solitary – laughing alone, crying alone, being alone, actor Rachel Gordon has become a staunch advocate for going to the theatre and feeling the joy of being part of an audience, experiencing emotions in unison. WORDS NICOLE FUGE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

AMANDA MUGGLETON AND RACHEL GORDON

he house lights dim and Rachel Gordon stands on stage in complete darkness, she takes a deep breath and is momentarily blinded by the warm glow of the stage lights. It is then, when she’s introduced to the newest member of the cast – a complete stranger whose reaction to the delivery of her first line hinges on the rest of her performance. “I see the audience as another character in a play, if we don’t get laughs it changes our rhythm, or if it happens at different times it alters how we perform,” says Rachel. “I love the response that we get from the audience, it’s incredible, especially after rehearsing a comedy in a room where no one thinks the jokes are funny anymore, then there’s that experience going out with the first audience, hearing people laughing, you think – it is funny!” With so many people turning to the screens of their phones and computers as a source of entertainment, Rachel says it’s such a solitary experience compared to going to the theatre. “In a theatre, you have a group of people all watching the same thing, at the same time – laughing together, crying together, having a shared experience,” she says. “It’s so important in today’s world, that’s what I love about theatre.”

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Rachel is widely known for her television roles in Home and Away in 1988, Blue Heelers in 1994, and Thunderstruck in 2004. And while she loves playing on the silver screen, she says there’s nothing quite like performing in front of a live audience. “You feel alive, sometimes there are 800 people watching you,” she says. “I like that element and love the fact being in a theatre is a real shared experience, you don’t get that anywhere else.” Rachel has recently finished performing the Brisbane premiere season of Boston Marriage at QPAC and is in the midst of touring the production around regional Queensland, with the final show here on the Sunshine Coast. “We finish on a high,” she says. “I’m so excited about bringing the show to the Coast … I’ve spent a lot of time there, I particularly love Eumundi, I have a house there.” Boston Marriage tells the story of Anna (played by Amanda Muggleton) and Claire (played by Rachel) who dwell together on the fringes of the Boston elite. To keep themselves in the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed, Anna has been accepting expensive presents from a wealthy married man who’s become besotted by her. Claire, meanwhile, is ageing disgracefully and is set on seducing a much younger woman, and wants not only Anna’s blessing but her help.

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“The whole term ‘Boston Marriage’ comes from the way they would describe women who lived together without the financial assistance of a man, it could mean anything from gay relationships to two women who were companions,” explains Rachel. “These women [in the show] were in a romantic relationship and my character comes to my longtime partner, played by Amanda Muggleton, and asks to use her house to entertain a new young girl, it sounds audacious on my part to ask for this. “For the next two hours Amanda’s character, Anna, tries very many different ways to get my character Claire to stay and be with her. It’s basically about the difference between lust and new exciting love, versus love and long-term companionship and relationships in that regard.” Rachel says being in a play with only female actors is a wonderful opportunity for a female actor. “It’s a kick arse female role and we’re also very lucky in this play to have female director and female stage director – it’s complete girl power and sisterhood.” Rachel says the play is also a little bit naughty, with the ladies building up a facade of being very proper ladies in posh dresses, then talking in a filthy way. “We’re being very wicked, it’s hard not to laugh on stage when we are being ridiculous,” she says ,“It’s a really funny night out in the theatre.”

“In a theatre, you have a group of people all watching the same thing, at the same time – laughing together, crying together, having a shared experience,” she says. “It’s so important in today’s world, that’s what I love about theatre.”

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REX BACKHAUS-SMITH

CALL OF

NATURE WORDS INGRID NELSON PHOTOS REBECCA SMITH

He may have travelled extensively around the world, but revered Queensland artist Rex Backhaus-Smith always returns to the calling of the bush.

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“There is a wonderful sense of achievement and satisfaction in BRINGING TO LIFE what you are trying to portray.

orn and raised in Surat, near Roma in Queensland, Rex’s earliest memories are that of his mother, who nurtured his artistic flair from a very young age. “I must have only been about three or four when I picked up my first pencils and my mother started to teach me how to draw things in the bush,” says Rex. “My father was a sculptor and my mother could draw, so I guess it is something that was always there. “Although my father was a bushman and wanted me to follow in his footsteps, but I had other ideas.” Describing his paintings as lyrical, dreamlike and surreal, Rex says the inspiration behind his work has always been the poetry and mystery of nature. “The land is what interests and inspires me the most, but I am also inspired by people and animals, I love to paint the emus and the swamp birds,” he says. German-born Australian artist Hans Heysen was among Rex’s earliest influences. Well known for his depictions of monumental gum trees and scenes of the arid outback, his work inspired Rex to think more about the country he loved. Spending his early childhood and young adulthood in the bush, Rex qualified as a school teacher and taught in the outback town of Charleville, before moving to Brisbane, where he was appointed head of the Arts Faculty at Aspley High School. “I was appointed high school art teacher by the board of secondary teachers and I enjoyed it immensely for 10 years,” says Rex. Fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist, Rex retired from teaching and moved to the Darling Downs where he bought a farm and an art studio. The celebrated artist and his wife Judith Laws, an accomplished artist in her own right, now call the Sunshine Coast Hinterland home and have done for more than 10 years. With major exhibitions worldwide under his belt, two books written about his work and an international following, Rex is surprisingly humble … a true gentleman. You can feel the warmth in his words. He has also authored a number of books including, Into the Golden West, On Reflection and Impressions. Books on his art by John Keeble Winn include Into the Golden West and The Art of Rex Backhaus-Smith.

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His latest book, An Artist’s Journey, authored by Dr. Jill Brannock, which is also included, is a must for serious art collectors. Rex has also written two books about the art of Judith Laws. So what drives this creative soul? “Being a professional artist, you have to make a living, and I do love the excitement of the exhibitions and producing books and prints but it’s the painting itself … that is what I love most,” he says. “There is a wonderful sense of achievement and satisfaction in bringing to life what you are trying to portray. “It is so rewarding. It’s what most artists try to achieve. If they are satisfied in their own ability and achievements that is enough.” Rex has a long affiliation with Art on Cairncross Gallery, Maleny, which is visited by art lovers from all over Australia and the world because of the calibre of fine art displayed there. “Art on Cairncross has been so good to Judith and myself for the past 20-odd years … they have always shown such an interest in our work and of course sell our paintings. Owners Jane Caraffi and Tony Gill are just superb,” he says. Not one to rest on his laurels, Rex has plans to revisit Broome and perhaps the Pilbera Region to depict this colourful landscape in paint with an exhibition to follow. “We have travelled a lot, which has inspired me tremendously,” says Rex. “We did Cape York a couple of years ago and we hope to do the Kimberleys next,” he says. But no matter how far and wide he roams, Rex always returns to where his heart his … the bush.

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Great Women of Country Between them, country music stars Melinda Schneider and Beccy Cole have amassed 18 albums, five of them Gold, together with numerous awards and accolades. To celebrate the November 2014 release of their collaborative album, Great Women Of Country and the songs that made them, Beccy and Melinda present a special concert performance where they will deliver the new album live in full. On Friday, 20 March, at 8pm at The Events Centre, Caloundra. Full price tickets $59.90. www.theeventscentre.com.au

Suncoast Jewellery and Art Expo Come and discover a variety of jewellery and art from selected artisans from south-east Queensland. The Suncoast Jewellery and Art Expo is being run for the fourth time and is an initiative by independent, creative jewellery makers and artists. Browse and purchase a unique piece of locally-crafted jewellery and art and meet the talented craftspeople behind the pieces. On 28 and 29 March from 10am to 5pm at the Coolum Beach Civic Centre. www.suncoastjewelleryexpo.com

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The Sunshine Coast has a rich cultural scene, follow the trail each month as we showcase the best of the arts, music and theatre.

Southern Cross Soloists Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renowned chamber music ensemble, Southern Cross Soloists will mark their 20th anniversary this year with an exquisite celebratory concert series featuring internationally-acclaimed guest performers presented at Queensland Performing Arts Centre. The special 2015 program commences with a sizzling start on Sunday, 1 March with Bella EspaĂąa, where the soloists will perform with multi-award winning guitarist Slava Grigoryan and 2014 Australian National Piano Award winner Alex Raineri. The performance is held in the Concert Hall, QPAC, Brisbane. www.southernxsoloists.com 128

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Kym Tabulo: The Drift of Impure Thoughts The Drift of Impure Thoughts presents a series of sequentially juxtaposed abstract images that focus on form and technique to make sequential rhythms which can elicit an aesthetic response, a notional narrative and/or a possible theme. The ability of abstract sequential art to generate subthemes throughout the work and then present an ultimate theme is significant. This allows the viewing audience to enter a multi-dimensional world without prejudice. The exhibition will feature until Saturday, 21 March at the University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery. www.usc.edu.au/art-gallery profilemag.com.au

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Whether you are an experienced angler trawling the open ocean to reel in big game fish, or just love casting a line on a cruisy Sunday afternoon to see what’s biting, then our fishing guide is for you!

’ve enlisted the help of renowned family business Swan Boat Hire’s Katie Dawson, and the ultimate deep sea adventurers of Fish ‘N’ Crab Charter’s directors Jerry and Paddy van Driel-Vis, to bring you their professional tips for our local fishing grounds. Swan Boat Hire gives us the lowdown on their fishing tips for local river systems, estuaries and beaches. WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO FISH IN OUR LOCAL AREA? Starting at Noosa, North Shore to Teewah and beyond has miles and miles of clean, deep gutters from the Noosa River Mouth all the way up to Double Island Point, while Tea-tree Bay (Noosa National Park) is one of the furthest points along the National Park walking track. The ocean floor is clean

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and sandy, which is a prime area for hungry bream, whiting and flathead. You can expect to catch tailor, jew, giant trevally and the odd jew around the rocks at dawn, dusk and at night as well. If staying closer to the hub of the Sunshine Coast; either Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland or Mooloolaba, then there are plenty of big beach gutters, coffee rock hotspots, two amazing rivers and even the Sunshine Coast Barra Park to consider. TOP THREE SPOTS IN THE CENTRAL SUNSHINE COAST AREA: Upper Maroochy River is full of mangrove islands, feeder creeks and loads of nooks and crannies for flathead to hang, muddies to submerge and mangrove jacks to defend fiercely. Use live bait, whole strips of flesh bait and a selection of soft plastics.

The Cod Hole is well known for providing a great variety of species for anglers; trevally and jew are the two main species on offer year round and can be caught on live bait, hardbody lures or soft plastics worked around the bridge pylons. The Rock Walls and Point Cartwright. The rock walls on either side of the bar are easily accessible by car and foot plus boaties can also sit just inside the bar and fish towards the rock walls. Most estuarine species as well as some pelagics move in and out of this channel best known for big sea bream, flathead, school jew and chopper tailor. And finally, if heading to the southern end of the Coast, Caloundra is one of the few places on the Coast with fishable locations for every weather condition, including the bar and deepwater area of the passage to the north of Bulcock Street

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amberjack, cod, snapper, pearl perch, tuskies and parrot fish, bream, hussar, emperor and jobfish, and there are also plenty of sharks. Caloundra Wide is a favourite spot for great pearl perch, spangled emperor, mahi mahi, wahoo, mackerel, cobia and amberjack, as well as teraglin and snapper. Often trolling for tuna or other pelagics will work well here also. It’s also a top area for squid fishing. WHAT KIND OF GEAR/BOAT WOULD AN ANGLER NEED TO GO THERE? Most areas off the Sunshine Coast can be fished with most kinds of vessels. It must be remembered that this is open ocean, deep sea fishing always brings with it an element of danger. As such, no vessel should ever head out without a marine radio, EPIRB or GPIRB and letting the Coast Guard know of your intended trip. Tackle-wise it will depend on the type of fish you are targeting and the time of year. The Barwon Banks fishes extremely well with the Paternoster rig, but floaters and lives also work very well for the larger predatory fish.

for bream, flathead and sand whiting, and the Boardwalk pylons are fantastic feeding grounds for golden trevally, mangrove jack and jewie ground.

OFFSHORE FISHING Jerry from Fish ‘n’ Crab Charters shares his expertise and knowledge of the Coast’s top offshore fishing destinations!

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL FISHING? Here are our top tips for landing that fish regardless of species, tackle or location.

WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO HEAD OFFSHORE? Without any doubt the best fishing location off the Sunshine Coast is the Barwon Banks. This is a massive reef system between 18 to 25 nautical miles (NM) running north to south for about 20 to 25km off the coast between Caloundra and Mooloolaba. Depth varies from 50m to 120m, allowing different fish species to be targeted. Just south of the Barwon Banks, about 14 NM offshore is a reef system known as “Caloundra Wide”. For smaller vessels that prefer to stay in closer, the Inner and Outer Gneerings are a shallow reef system approx 2 NM off Mooloolaba. It is an area dotted with rocky pinnacles and drop-offs making for excellent fishing at the right tides and times. It is best fished on an early morning tide change or evening high tide on dusk.

1. Set your drag BEFORE you start fishing. A rule of thumb to regularly check that your drag is how you originally set it is by pulling it with your hand every dozen or so casts. 2. Be prepared with a landing net or a gaff. 3. Be patient. 4. Wear out the fish, not your gear. When the fish decided to make a “run” by taking some of your line as you release the drag slightly, point your rod tip in the direction of the fish to reduce tension at the end of your rod. 5. Don’t duck for cover. If you can see any cover in the water (logs, rocks, mangrove shelves), get the fish as far away from the obstruction as possible. 6. Move around. Use the current and land structures to your advantage. 7. Game on. Be prepared to fight to the last second as some of the bigger fish will fight and fight and fight.

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WHAT KIND OF FISH WOULD WE EXPECT TO CATCH THERE? The Barwon Banks is extremely large making for a massive range of fish species including, but not limited to, pretty much all general reef species, large pelagics, kingfish,

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL FISHING? Tips will be different for everyone depending on their skill level. For the less experienced anglers we find that the best tips for success in fishing are:

1. To use a fish finder to locate a spot where you know there are fish below the boat. 2. Using a slightly more flexible rod will allow you to feel the fish on the bait better than a stiffer rod thus allowing you to strike most effectively. 3. Once hooked on ensure you keep pressure on the line at all times to avoid the hook releasing from the fish. 4. As for bait, less experienced angler might do better with a “tougher bait” such as squid or mullet. Don’t put too much bait on the hook as it basically does need to look like something alive – a fish might be interested in eating.

Don’t forget to drop us a line, too! Share your local fishing #HUGSUNSHINECOAST snaps with us on Facebook and Instagram - remember to #hugsunshinecoast and you might see your photo in the mag!

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casual clothes and head to the markets for breakfast and bag a bargain before spending the day relaxing on the beach and grabbing a takeaway lunch. Meanwhile Peregian Originals on the second Sunday of the month, is a live open air family-friendly concert by the beach. The Originals has become one of the Coast’s most popular events, showcasing some of the best local musicians is the picture-perfect location Peregian Beach Park. Make the most of the great outdoors and hit the beach for a spot of exercise, strolling along the five-kilometre stretch of beach that runs from the coastal fringe of the Noosa National Park to Stumer’s Creek in Coolum. Or if you’re a golf nut and prefer to hit the green, pay a visit to the Peregian Springs Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course designed by the father of golfing guru Adam Scott. No matter whether you’re stopping by or settling in, Peregian Beach has just what you need.

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where everyone comes to dine, shop and enjoy themselves. Foodies relish in what Peregian has to offer, whether it’s a healthy meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a nourishing smoothie to quench your thirst on a hot day, or a cheeky slice of cake to share while sipping on tea or coffee. Visit on any day of the week and it’s a hive of activity with local business people escaping the office environment to hold meetings in cafes, friends catching up while enjoying a spot of shopping, or families enjoying each other’s company in the park. If there’s one thing for certain, Peregian isn’t short on places to eat and drink, from trendy establishments popping up around town to long-time favourites – the Peregian Beach Surf Club or the Peregian Beach Hotel. On the weekend, Peregian comes alive with the Peregian Beach Markets set up on the lawn in front of the Peregian Beach Surf Club on the first and third Sunday of every month. So get up early, throw on you best

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hat was once a small town on the way to Noosa has become a must-see location to live, work and play. The town gets its namesake from the stretch of coastline running from Coolum headland in the south to Noosa headland in the north and the streets in Peregian Beach are named after birdlife in the area. Given its coastal location, Peregian is not only a favourite among the tourists, but also wildlife, particularly turtles choosing to lay and hatch on their shores. The coastline along Peregian also becomes somewhat of a migrating highway for humpback whales travelling north in May, June, July and returning south with their new young in September to November – many passing within 100m of the shoreline. While the natural surroundings are very much a focal point in Peregian Beach, the local shopping and dining precinct is also a major drawcard. The Peregian Beach Village Square is the heart of the town,

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Peregian Beach is the perfect balance between being an idyllic seaside town and a bustling hub for locals and tourists alike. Whether you choose to play at the beach, park or village square, there is lots to love about Peregian.

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If you’re up for good walk, it’s worth the picturesque trek along the five-kilometre stretch of beach that runs from the coastal fringe of the Noosa National Park to Stumer’s Creek, Coolum. For the wilderness route, take the dirt cut through the Noosa National Park Wetlands to Murdering Creek. If it’s views from above you’re after, head to Emu Mountain, which can be reached via a fairly easy rocky walking path from Havana Road at Peregian Beach. At Emu Mountain, you’ll experience spectacular views of the coast and mountains. DESTINATION DESTINATION

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The wide stretch of beach at Peregian Beach is patrolled all year round and is only a stone’s throw away from the main shopping precinct. Between the beach and Peregian Beach Village Square is a park equipped with picnic facilities, a playground and a skate bowl.

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tiny hidden gem in Peregian Beach, beach and venture over the sand hills and Le Bon Delice French Patisserie you’ll discover Peregian Environmental offers up exquisite daily delights Park – a haven for wallum vegetation and that are a work of art. Made on site, you perfumed wildflowers. DESTINATION DESTINATION are assured of the freshest products. Jean Jacques and his team produce stunning To the west of Peregian Beach, you’ll find birthday cakes made with love and are Lake Weyba National Park and the lake prepared using natural ingredients sourced itself. Not too far away is the southern from local farmers. A must-do is the expansion of the Noosa National Park sumptuous high tea, with vintage tiered which offers a bounty of coastal scrub and platters adorned with savouries and sweets vegetation and an impressive rainforest simply bursting with the tastes of France. The which is home to a plethora of native flora French Patisserie creates handmade butter and fauna. croissants and viennoiserie and delectable treats such as éclairs, palmiers and petits fours, made only from the best ingredients and Golf nuts should mark their calendars for prepared in the traditional way by Frencha round at Peregian Springs Golf Club. trained pastry chefs. Open Wednesday to Designed by the father of golfing guru Monday for breakfast and light lunch with Adam Scott, the 18-hole championship the new menu receiving rave reviews. course meanders around bushland and is Call 5471 2200 flat and easy on the legs. Shop 8, 224 David Low Way, Peregian Beach Follow on Instagram @_lebondelice for prizes

Weekly meditations at Peregian Beach Community House, David Low Way, Peregian Beach. Donation from $10 to $20. Topics for the first hour are based on goal setting and topics for the second hour include how to connect to the universal energy, how to change your diet to be healthier and how to use your intuition and trust it.

You can experience it all at Peregian Beach Markets. Well known for the variety of art, craft, upcycled, recycled, created, designed, manufactured, handmade, home-grown, organic and fair trade. This is a great place to pick up a gift or new outfit, enjoy a relaxing massage and stock your fridge and pantry. Spend the morning browsing the stalls; enjoy the ’buskers’, have a swim, walk the beach and soaking up the atmosphere. The Peregian Beach Markets are held in the beautiful surroundings of Peregian Park on Kingfisher Drive at Peregian Beach. If there are five Sundays in a month an extra market will be held on that day.

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One-day and half-day weekend silversmithing workshops for beginners, short courses, four-week courses, silver and goldsmithing and advanced special interest courses. Private one-one-one tuition available.

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Phone Richard on 0402 835 324 or email richard@silentwarrior.com.au

Peregian Beach amalgamated with Noosa Shire in 2004.

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Victory Park was named after the successes of the Peregian Beach Community Association in stopping major developments in the area.

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Peregian Originals is a live open air familyfriendly concert by the beach, showcasing some of the Sunshine Coast’s best musicians is the picture-perfect location Peregian Beach Park. So bring your picnic blanket or camping chair, drinks and nibbles, sit back and relax.

The Peregian Beach Community Association formed in 1993 after fears a section of the environmental park would be demolished for an arterial bypass.

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The town was established in 1960.

The Jewellery School is at 255 David Low Way, Peregian Beach. www.jewel-school.com

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“When I was growing up I wanted to be … A JOCKEY.”

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I grew up in … a little country village called Hillsborough just outside of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first thing I do when I wake up is … check my fishing rods on the canal to see if I’ve caught anything huge overnight.

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Darren Simpson began his career in Northern Ireland and within two years was named UK’s Young Chef of the Year aged 21. From 1999 Darren became sought after to head a string of high end restaurants and in 2011 was named AHA ‘Chef of the Year’. Darren is also presenter of The Best in Australia, has been resident chef on Channel 7’s Sunrise for five years and made appearances on My Restaurant Rules, Ready Steady Cook and Live This. Now living on the Sunshine Coast, he is executive chef at BV Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Parrearra and brings his knowledge of fine Italian cuisine to local diners.

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If I could be better at anything it would be … not procrastinating. I am at my happiest when … I’m gathering my thoughts in the wind either sailing or wind surfing. When I am not working I am … playing with my gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bella. I wish I could … have dinner with Kate Moss. My biggest fashion blunder was … nothing. I am truly stylish. When I was growing up I wanted to be … a jockey. I couldn’t live without … salt and Alto olive oil. My greatest achievement is … my children. I laugh out loud when … tickled. My hidden talent is … I’m double jointed – wink! wink! What’s your favourite vegetable…. thick local Australian asparagus, just blanched, tossed with Alto Olive Oil, salt, pepper and fresh goats cheese.

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