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elcome to our heart-warming, Family issue. Not always biological, your family are the people in your life who are there to celebrate your highs, and turn up with a bottle of wine to help commiserate the lows. My husband and I have always been very independent souls, moving to a different city after high school to study, live and then travel the world. Since settling in Australia and having our little boy, Jay, we miss our family more than ever (and miss the babysitting opportunities that go along with that!). To fill the void we make a concerted effort to connect with and nurture a strong support network of friends who are there to share the journey of parenthood with, and then there’s Skype. My son can see his grandparents whenever he chooses, usually while playing simultaneously with his superhero toys! Whatever your family situation, there are so many opportunities to reach out and connect with others here on the Sunshine Coast, to create your own support network or family. Profile magazine connects you with a plethora of networking opportunities and personal support groups, local businesses, charities and keeps you in the loop with major must-attend events. Profile magazine works tirelessly to connect people. Join our Facebook page or visit profilemag.com.au to connect with us. Humans are social animals, nurture your network and enrich your life by reaching out and connecting with others today.

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Hailing from the Sunny Coast, Tayla completed a dual Journalism and Communication degree at UQ, majoring in Public Relations, before working for APN’s feature magazines at The Chronicle in Toowoomba, managing a portfolio of successful projects. Tayla now complements our editorial team, writing jaw-dropping content and working closely with our clients to achieve optimum results.

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Proﬁle Magazine Luxury issue launch The April issue of Proﬁle Magazine was launched in exquisite style on Friday, 8 April at a luxury Mooloolaba residence, thanks to Prestige Holiday Homes. Guests sampled gourmet delights from the Canape Project and Taylors Wines, and networked with leading business people on the Sunshine Coast, including Esmeralda’s Cosmetic Designs. Photos Jason Hay Photography

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Enjoy an evening of comedy madness as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow hits The Events Centre on Thursday, 12 May. The Roadshow crew is travelling to over 80 regional destinations in Australia’s ultimate comedy roadtrip, made up of a rotating cast of the finest local and international comedy talent. This is an 18+ only event, full price tickets are $42.

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Noosa artist, Helen Peel is one of those fortunate people blessed with artistic talent and her latest exhibition features some of her best work yet. Following the ‘The Love of Paris’ theme and ‘Cahaya Matahari’, both are a play of sunbeams and light through landscapes. The exhibition is from 4pm to 7pm at Shorehaven Drive, Noosa Waters. www.helenpeelartist.com

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To mark Brain Cancer Awareness Month in May, the Beyond Brilliant Foundation is holding a special luncheon from 11.30am at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, to support people touched by brain tumours. In conjunction with the Foundation, Secrets is also auctioning a Brilliant Beanie, raising funds for Carrie Bickmore’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation. The Brilliant Beanie features about 1700 Secrets Diamond Simulants, with a total carat weight equivalent of about 3400 carats. www.beyondbrilliant.org

26 – 29 May IMMANUEL ARTS FESTIVAL The Immanuel Arts Festival promotes visual, creative and performance art, held at Immanuel Lutheran College. The festival has showcased the artistic talents of the region for more than 30 years, and is the largest of its kind on the Sunshine Coast. The event commences with a gala opening on 26 May, followed by three days of exhibits. Tickets are $5.

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Trademark khakis, beaming smiles and constant media attention are part of the Irwin family’s fabric. But what is life really like for Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin? Anna Rawlings reports in a raw, honest insight into Australia’s most famous family and their special bond.

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n elephant family is a socially complex group; led by a matriarch and populated with females. Tigers on the other hand, are solitary, only bonding to mate. Male saltwater crocodiles play little role in parenting, while the female will go without food to protect her nest. Homo sapien, or human, relationships are just as variant. A family who knows this all too well are conservationists, wildlife warriors and arguably the world’s most renowned zoo family, Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin, of

Australia Zoo – a mother with the heart and courage of a lioness and her young; a remodelled family unit following a devastating loss. “As I get older I can just see how strong Mum is, she is truly the strongest woman I’ve ever known in my entire life and what’s incredible is she is always there for Robert and myself,” says Bindi, 17. “She runs Australia Zoo, she keeps all of our conservation work going, and she’s also the greatest mother on earth. I hope one day to be half as strong as she is. Because you are, you’re the strongest person in the world,” she

says, turning to Terri. At 12 years old, blonde Robert adds, in an answer that’s a little more ‘boy-ish’, “sometimes we’ll go out and see a lion making a kill, other times it’s watching a bowerbird nest for three days straight and no matter what it is, mum is sitting by our side.” From being Robert’s “camera sherpa” on safari in Africa to cheering on Bindi as she competed in the 2015 season of Dancing with the Stars, Terri is all about her children. “When Steve and I decided to have kids we wanted to make sure one of us was

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always there for them, so from the time they ‘hatched’ they’ve been coming on wildlife adventures with us,” she smiles fondly. “We just continued down that track and I think especially after losing Steve it’s really helped to be a close family and know we’re there for each other, through what we’re going through with our grief journey.” In 2006, tragedy struck when Terri lost her husband, and Bindi and Robert their father, to a fatal stingray barb. Shock at the sudden loss of Steve Irwin ‘The Crocodile Hunter’, founder of Australia Zoo, conservationist pioneer, wildlife expert and television personality, ricocheted around the world. “I think it’s interesting that I always looked at Steve as being the driving force and then when we lost him it was kind of terrifying you know, there was no one driving now,” she admits. “But then I started discovering we were more alike than I really thought, that desire to achieve what we were setting out to do was really in both of us, so while it was

“Steve became incredibly successful and that’s what you see today; 450,000 acres of conservation property throughout Queensland, our wildlife projects around the world, Australia Zoo, everything Steve remained true to … and I think that’s the work ethic of Bindi and Robert.” As well as the Irwin work ethic, and Robert’s striking resemblance to his dad, what other traits of him does Terri see in her children? “Bindi’s like Steve in that she’s really tough on the outside and tender on the inside, so like on Dancing with the Stars, she was dancing through damaged ligaments, blisters, sore shoulders and hips, getting dropped now and then … but always very

utterly terrifying there was never a moment when I thought we wouldn’t be continuing his work.” Since the loss of Steve, Terri has forged ahead, becoming an established business woman and showing incredible strength from raising the kids to such triumphs as protecting the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve from strip mining.

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empathetic to the other celebrities,” says Terri. “I love that about her and Steve was like that as well, he could fall out of a tree or get grabbed by something and soldier on, but he was very soft on the inside. “And Robert’s so interesting because he’s ‘cookie cutter Steve’. Robert was two when we lost Steve so he wouldn’t have really been aware of how much he’s like him. He’s into photography, he’s into paleontology, all the things that Steve was into. “And you wonder is it nurture or is it nature … and I think it’s a bit of both.” This family, like any other, has its quirks, from Robert’s favoured pets – despite living in an exotic zoo he favours two pet chickens, Piggy and Fudgecake; to the only flavour of ice cream Bindi enjoys (Fish Food) and Terri’s five-weekly trips to splurge on a haircut and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. “What you’ll hear most nights at home is Robert asking if we can play Monopoly, Mum telling me I’ve forgotten to unload the dishwasher and all of us just enjoying dinner together,” Bindi laughs. “And Mum started this amazing tradition just after we lost Dad, we started saying our favourite part of the day, every single day.” Despite just stepping off a plane from visiting their grandparents in Oregon, and recent cameo appearing on I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here Australia, they are fresh and chatty, but after all, they’re used to the limelight. Terri reveals, “When Steve and I married, Steve said he wasn’t sure if he wanted to have children because his lifestyle was so active. So it was six years before we decided to have kids, Steve racing in the house one evening after ‘fire staring’ in the back paddock and saying, we’ve gotta have kids, who are we going to leave all this to? “And I said, you know just having kids doesn’t mean they’re going to be interested

in what you do. And he said, ‘No we’re having kids and they’re going to take over Australia Zoo and it’s going to be great’,” Terri remembers. In true Steve Irwin exuberance, he brought the film crew into the delivery room of Bindi’s birth, “we filmed the whole nine yards,” Terri laughs, while Bindi chimes in with “poor mum!”. “When Bindi was just six days old she came with us on her first documentary shoot, by 10 days we had her passport and were off to the States. And Robert was the same. They have that ability to look outside, to want to know how you’re doing today, wide-eyed kids with awareness and appreciation and I feel very blessed to have been able to do that.” Now approaching her 18th birthday, and having just received her P-plates, Bindi’s grown up in the public eye. At just eight years old, she delivered a moving tribute to her father in front of the nation, and went on to star in several conservation shows on US and Australian screens.

With adulthood on the horizon, Bindi says, “I’m looking forward to making my mum, dad and brother as proud as possible. I want to start tackling bigger issues such as the non-consumptive use of wildlife and our expanding human population.” The teen won Dancing with the Stars US 2015, despite admitting feeling “terrified” at being on the show, captivating audiences with her dancing skills and touching inclusions of her father in her freestyle performances. “My favourite dance is the one I dedicated to my dad at the very beginning and then at the very end. I was ready to let that journey out,” she says. Of winning the series, Bindi says, “It truly felt like the most extraordinary dream. Derek (Bindi’s dance partner) decided we’d have to put the mirror ball trophies in with the crocodiles. “It was so much fun working with Derek, we ended up naming a koala here at Australia Zoo after him, he came here to visit his koala and became a real wildlife warrior.”

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Of course, Derek isn’t the only American with a place in Bindi’s life – her boyfriend is professional wakeboarder Chandler Powell, 19, who she met while giving him and his family a tour of the zoo in 2013. “I was like wow, this American guy is pretty great, so we ended up staying in touch and were great friends and it ended up blooming into something more,” reveals Bindi. “Chandler is terrific and I’m not sure who loves him more, me or my family,” she laughs. “Robert was stealing him yesterday saying, let’s go play tennis, let’s play football. It’s nice to have someone who really understands my world, he’s such a determined person who is constantly one of the kindest people I know. I think that I’m really lucky to have him in my life.” Bindi often shares snaps, including the couple watching sunsets and lemurs together at the Zoo, on her Instagram page, which has amassed more than one million followers. Despite her transparency, headlines speculating about the status of her relationship, swinging wildly from elopements to break-ups, constantly abound. “It’s easy to get caught up in social media and all these different things swirling around, so it’s important to stay true to yourself and surround yourself with people who genuinely are looking out for you,” says Bindi. Terri chimes in, “All I do is Twitter because I’m 51 years old and I’m not that groovy, but I can tweet, by golly!” “I might talk about conservation work we’re doing or what’s going on at Australia Zoo ... maybe more of a commercial feel than what Bindi does but I find people appreciate knowing what’s going on in our lives. It’s also hard to be mean in 140 characters! So people are generally pretty nice on Twitter. “And you’re just really good at focusing on positivity,” she directs to Bindi, before looking at Robert, “and you’re not old enough!” Yet while Robert isn’t old enough for his own social media just yet, he’s more than adept behind the shutters of a Canon camera. The budding photographer flicks through stunning shots of wildlife he captured while the family was recently in Africa. Robert undertakes distance education studies, and is currently two years ahead of his grade; perhaps living in a zoo has something to do with it. “It’s the most incredible childhood because our alarm clock is tigers roaring and lemurs screeching,” he grins.

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“Khaki’s not just a colour, it’s an attitude.”

Because home truly is where the heart is for these conservationists, with Terri never looking back since promising Steve that if anything happened to him she would continue his work. On reflection about what she and Steve originally set out to achieve with their family and the zoo, Terri muses, “about two months before we lost Steve, we sat down and did a 10 year business plan and that’s coming to fruition this year. Everything we set out to do and then some, has been accomplished so I’m extremely proud of that and I couldn’t be more proud of how my kids have turned out. “Robert’s photography work is just going from strength to strength, more of his work is getting published, so I think he’s going to

be a fantastic photographer. “With Bindi turning 18 I’m sure she’ll be having some adventures of her own but until then we’ll keep stoically travelling as a family.” And just like their dad dreamed, Bindi and Robert will continue the Irwin legacy. Bindi smiles, “to be an Irwin means to be as passionate as humanly possible, we are wildlife warriors, Dad first created that phrase for those who can’t speak for themselves, and it’s all about khaki as well!” Robert adds, “Khaki’s not just a colour, it’s an attitude. It’s really important to us, it always has been and always will be, to make Dad proud and carry it on here at Australia Zoo.” profilemag.com.au

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terrible twos After taking a break to raise two gorgeous children of her own, Grace Baker is now using her skills in the field of psychology to help struggling parents build better behaviours for their kids. Through her unique business, The Parenting Co, this mother is answering the call of families searching for sensible solutions from a sympathetic ear.

“I can’t believe he’s doing this,” laughs Grace, as her four-yearold son Lincoln smiles and poses for the camera. “He usually hates having his photo taken.” As a mother of two young children, Grace Baker has experienced the joy and mutual unconditional love the bond between parent and child brings first hand. She knows there is nothing more rewarding than parenthood. Yet Grace also understands that no matter how prepared you are, a child’s behaviour can be unpredictable. In this case, Lincoln’s typically shy demeanor transforms into fits of giggles as he shows off in front of the camera in an unusually photogenic display. But for the majority of parents, unexpected tears and tantrums are more likely to be the norm, and it can be hard for them to manage the situation in a constructive way. It is this common struggle that spawned the idea for Grace’s new business The Parenting Co, in which she draws on her studies as an undergraduate in psychology to help other parents shape their child’s behaviour. “Basically it’s support for parents who are having trouble with how their kids are behaving, for kids aged two to five,” explains Grace. “I’ve noticed a lot of parents struggle with day-to-day behavioural and discipline issues, and don’t really understand how their reactions impact behaviour.” No one likes to admit that their child has defeated them; however it’s a battle every parent is familiar with. Just look around at the mums attempting to talk their sulking toddlers down from a tantrum the next time you’re in the supermarket. “The idea’s been in my head for years. I have a psychology degree and halfway through that I had a break and had two kids. Then when I was raising them, I was using what I’d learnt and it was really useful. I remember thinking, ‘I’m so glad I have that knowledge because it really helped, but most parents don’t’.” Grace is also a registered practitioner of the Triple P — Positive Parenting Program; however The Parenting Co’s programs will be based on Grace’s own framework in order to both resolve situations and aid parents in the future. “My framework teaches parents to be calm, consistent and compassionate,” explains Grace. “I have a few different programs on offer. There’s a behavioural guide I can post out to parents and we can do an email

While every situation is different, Grace says a good plan of action is to be clear with your child to avoid any confusion. “If you start with really good boundaries and expectations of how they’re going to behave and they know that, it helps,” explains Grace.

be calm The first element of The Parenting Co’s framework is Calm, which as Grace explains, is important in communicating with your child. “In teaching calmness to parents, I provide techniques for communicating without yelling, which makes the child feel a lot more secure and prevents them from feeling threatened or overwhelmed,” says Grace. “A lot of the time if parents yell, the child just blocks it out anyway.”

be consistent This element applies to routine and discipline, which Grace makes clear are vital to a child’s understanding. “With discipline, if they do something wrong and you react to that, you need to make your reactions the same every time, otherwise they’ll just get confused with what they can get away with and what’s not allowed,” she says. The same goes for creating good practices, such as eating at set meal times and going to bed when told, with routine being one of the most effective ways of teaching children. If you are to have any chance of succeeding at creating a routine for your child, you must be consistent so there is no question of your authority.

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one likes to admit “ No that their child has defeated them; however it’s a battle every parent is familiar with. Just look around at the mums attempting to talk their sulking toddlers down from a tantrum the next time you’re in the supermarket.”

This involves being sensitive to your child and understanding that they are learning. As with any new skill, they won’t be perfect straight away. Practice makes perfect, so be encouraging and supportive.

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consultation, or the one I think will be most popular is the inhome, month-long support with a personally tailored plan of what they can do to improve their child’s behaviour.” Grace’s relaxed approach and own personal experience with children is something she hopes will allay parents’ nerves about seeking outside help. “I don’t want people to feel like there’s a stigma attached to asking for help,” she says. “I know people can get nervous about seeing a psychologist or getting counselling because they think it’s embarrassing, but I want to get around that.” More than anything, Grace is looking forward to helping families tackle their problems head-on in a less stressful and more effective manner. “With most other parenting programs it’s very much a ‘one size fits all’ approach – that you go to a seminar and you sit down, and you’re not allowed to have your kids with you and you just get talked at. “But with The Parenting Co, I go into their home, their own environment, and I meet the kids. I see how they interact with each other and it’s a lot more personal. I develop a proper relationship with them and get to know them, then I give them a personalised plan.” Willing to travel all over the Sunshine Coast to assess and work with families, Grace’s unique, personalised and mobile idea has uncovered a niche that will help change the lives of parents who need it most.

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Underwoods Fine Jewellers is a name synonymous with top quality craftsmanship and old school values. To celebrate 20 years in business, the iconic Sunshine Plaza store has recently undergone a stunning renovation, seamlessly blending the old with the new.

rom humble beginnings working from a tin shed behind his grandmother’s home in Parramatta to becoming one of the Sunshine Coast’s most respected family jewellers, Neil Underwood is just as passionate about his craft today, as he was when he started his apprenticeship at just 14 years of age.

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The youngest of three sons, Neil and his older brothers showed an interest in the jewellery trade from a very early age and after qualifying in their individual fields, the trio worked together for many years making a name for themselves in Sydney before branching out on their own. Having enjoyed regular sailing trips from Sydney to the Sunny Coast in his “old boat” for 10 years, Neil and his New Zealand-born wife decided to call this slice of paradise home. And it wasn’t long before Neil’s well respected family name in the jewellery industry opened a door for him to establish another Underwoods store at the Sunshine Plaza in 1996. “We moved into the tiny store and set up with very little,” says Neil. “We just sat at our workbenches and made enough jewellery to get it going. “We deliberately stayed small and concentrated on the manufacturing so it was a gradual process. My motto is, ‘If you are going to do something do it properly’, and that has been our attitude all along,” he says. As their range of jewellery increased, so too did their staff and reputation as one of the Sunshine Coast’s best quality jewellers and it became apparent they needed to expand and renovate to take the business into the 21st Century. “We had 15 staff and were starting to fall over each so we decided it was time for an expansion and a change,” says Neil. “Being a little bit old school I wanted to retain a space that looked like a jewellery shop, yet with a touch of elegance and class.” The transformation is stunning. From the sleek black 20

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which was really difficult because it was all twisted. I suggested it would be easier and more cost effective for us to make her a brand new ring. But she then told me that it was what her husband had proposed to her with and he had since passed away. That copper ring was worth more to her than all the tea in China. So we did it. We inlaid it into the gold ring and recessed it below the surface so it wouldn’t wear away. The look on her face when she saw it was one I will never forget.” Underwoods is the only manufacturing jeweller in the Sunshine Plaza, a service Neil says is becoming increasingly rare. “Customers can actually sit down with a jeweller and design their own piece from start to finish, which is becoming like hen’s teeth these days. If you are going to leave your precious things with someone, you want them to be utterly rock solid, you want to know who is doing the work. Are they good at what they do or have they just paid lip service to it?” In such a fiercely competitive industry Neil says it’s their attention to detail and high quality of their work that sets them apart from the crowd. “When everyone was grinding rings right back and making them thinner and thinner, we did the opposite and everyone told us we were nuts but they have all gone and we are still here,” says Neil.

“It’s not just buying and selling, it’s working at the bench and DESIGNING a piece that is going to make someone so HAPPY.” cabinetry to the opulent empress chandeliers, Underwoods has really hit the nail on the head with the redesign and the feedback from their clients has made it all worthwhile. “Not only do we have great designs but now we have a well designed store to showcase them, and our customers love it,” says Neil. You can hear the pride in Neil’s voice when he talks about his craft, it has always meant so much more to him than buying and selling jewellery. “I have the best trade in the world because we get to make people smile. It’s not just buying and selling, it’s working at the bench and designing a piece that is going to make someone so happy. “I will always remember a lady who came in with a piece of twisted copper electrical wire she wanted inlaid into solid gold, may 2016

“We are very fortunate to have an outstanding team of highly qualified craftsmen at Underwoods including jewellers, diamond setters, designers and valuers all under one roof.” Before I leave, Neil proudly shows me some of the tools he uses to create the stunning pieces on display in the store, the passion still obviously very much alive all these years later. He might have come a long way from that tin shed in Parramatta but Neil’s values and ethos haven’t changed. At the heart of Underwoods Fine Jewellers is a love of his customers and creating timeless pieces for them that they will treasure for a lifetime.

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O u r fav O u r i t e pi e c e s Just like yOu, we lOve Jewellery and whether it be the unique design Of a custOmmade piece, the cOlOur and clarity Of a rare gemstOne, Or the way a certain piece Of Jewellery makes yOu feel when yOu wear it – we all have Our favOurite pieces. Our highly qualified and trained staff all have an eye fOr quality Jewellery, sO cOme in and let them help yOu find yOur new favOurite piece Of Jewellery.

vera designer and trained diamOnd grader, with underwOOds fOr 3 years

1.29 carat Argyle chocolate diamond matched with 2 VVS trilliant shaped diamonds. 2.03 carats tdw. “Versatile. Breathtaking. I keep those words in mind when I design. This ring is classic, yet modern and it gives the wearer the opportunity to really alter the appearance if they choose. I’ve left open spaces so that angled diamond bands can be worn and will be visible from the top. Want even more sparkle? I can add diamonds to the existing band.”

vanessa master Jeweller, with underwOOds fOr 11 years

Hand crafted ring featuring a stunning 1.59 carat unheated Mozambique Ruby set with diamonds. “The ruby truly required a ring that would show off its amazing colour and clarity, so I tried to design something that would honour the beauty of the stone. I’ve crafted a vintage-inspired piece with a modern twist – literally! The twisted band really updates the ring and the hand engraving details provide the final touch to this masterpiece.”

exquisite originals • quality pieces • custom made, just for you

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.48 carat oval diamond paired with 2 half moon diamonds and a halo of diamonds. 1.16 carats tdw. “I love unique or unusual shaped diamonds. I also love a big bling look but without the big price tag. I’ve designed this ring to use a beautiful oval center diamond with perfectly matched half moon shaped diamonds. There is a tremendous amount of sparkle. She’ll love the look! He’ll love the price!”

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2.43 carat Zircon with .16 carat of diamonds “To be in business for 20 years, you have to have the best raw materials, the best designs, and the best staff. This rich chocolate orange Zircon has a high luster and a very pronounced double refraction, meaning that you get twice the fire in the facets. The design is different and one-of-kind, exactly what Underwoods is known for. My team created this piece in our on-site workshop. Wear this ring and I guarantee all of your friends will comment on it! It is just incredible.”

kimberle y Jeweller, with underwOOds fOr 5 years

.89 carat Terra Cotta Tourmaline set with 30 E/VS diamonds “Colour! Colour! Colour! I am inspired by the intense colours of gemstones. I work with my clients to find a stone to fall in love with and then allow the colour and cut to direct my design. I like clean flowing lines and movement.”

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Louise Brown made world headlines as the first test tube baby when she was born in 1978. Since then, IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) has given hope to millions of couples who otherwise would never have become parents. I chat with the Sunshine Coast “baby makers” helping turn dreams into reality for those struggling to fall pregnant and meet a special couple who has been blessed with a family they never thought possible.

rom the breathtaking moment you see the positive sign on the pregnancy test, to the first time you hold your precious baby in your arms, there is nothing quite like the lifechanging journey of becoming a parent. While many couples are fortunate to fall pregnant without assistance, for others it’s a much harder road, often filled with devastating lows and a rollercoaster ride of emotions. But thanks to the wonders of modern medicine and the incredible doctors, nurses, scientists and support people who are passionate about helping these couples through IVF, what would have been near impossible for many can become a reality. Speaking of passionate doctors, I was fortunate to chat with two well-known, inspirational obstetrician/gynaecologists, Dr James Orford (Fertility Solutions

Medical Director) and Dr George Bogiatzis. Together they have delivered thousands of babies to Sunshine Coast couples over the last 16 years, both through their individual private practices and their jointly owned clinic, Fertility Solutions at The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital in Buderim. When it comes to fertility, George has a special interest in PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Passionate about focusing on individual needs, he and his team offer a warm, relaxed and inviting approach, which allows patients to feel at ease and comfortable about asking questions regarding their health and treatment. Specialising in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and endometriosis, James has spent more than 15 years developing this surgical skill which can increase a woman’s fertility. He also teaches trainee specialists and

CoVEr StorY FERTILISATION OF EGG UNDER MICROSCOPE (ICSI)

HOW DOES IVF WORK? In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a process where an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body. The technique involves monitoring and stimulating a woman’s ovulatory process, removing eggs from the ovaries and letting sperm fertilise them in a laboratory. The next level of IVF is ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) whereby the sperm is injected into the egg for fertilisation. The fertilised egg is then cultured for two to six days before being transferred to the patient’s uterus. Professor Sir Robert Edwards, the physiologist who developed the treatment, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2010.

invites specialists throughout Australia to attend his theatre sessions to learn innovative new techniques. James and George, together with fertility nurse specialist Denise Donati, opened Fertility Solutions in 2007 to provide Sunny Coasters top quality fertility treatment, and offer the largest group of highly trained fertility specialists under one roof on the Sunshine Coast. Not your typical fertility treatment centre, both doctors and Denise had a vision for Fertility Solutions to be designed with a cosy, home-like environment, where patients feel like part of a family. But that doesn’t mean they are not just as successful as their bigger counterparts in the capital cities. In fact, Fertility Solutions is accredited yearly on its results and overall practice – and must achieve or exceed results that are acceptable by the industry. “Our results are closely monitored and we are very proud of them, combine this with being a small boutique clinic who really care about our patients it’s a win-win for all,” says George. may 2016

“We entered the IVF industry when a lot of people were having to go to Brisbane for treatment, so it was great to be able to offer local fertility services,” he adds. “Being a small, self-owned clinic gives us the autonomy to meet patients’ needs

special bunch of people do what they do. “Sitting with a couple who are trying desperately to fall pregnant and having the ability to get them to the other side is a very powerful thing, it’s a privilege to be part of that,” says George.

“Sitting with a couple who are trying desperately to fall pregnant and having the ability to get them to the other side is a very POWERFUL thing.” rather than having to go up a chain of command if we want to do something different,” says James. “As Queenslanders ourselves, we are all about thinking globally but supporting local.” In March this year the clinic decided to make some big changes which saw the sister clinic Affordable IVF merge into Fertility Solutions. These changes mean that the one clinic can now offer patients a tiered structure of treatment options. “Our new intermediate low cost option allows patients to have their embryos transferred at a more advanced stage of development, improving their chances of pregnancy by up to 25 per cent based on our clinic results, in addition to this we also closely monitor our patients to determine when treatment timing is optimal,” says Denise. Importantly, patients can choose to be awake or asleep for the egg collection procedure. “Egg collections can be uncomfortable and you are limited to the number of eggs you can retrieve when a patient is awake. Being able to have this done in theatre enables the possibility of having more eggs collected in comfort, increasing the chance of having an embryo for transfer,” says James. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the science and the technical terms associated with IVF, but one glance around the many pictures of cute smiling babies that adorn the walls of the clinic, you are quickly reminded of why this

James nods his head in agreement, “It’s a very special thing to be part of. Our aim is to achieve a pregnancy for all, but this realistically doesn’t happen, so we hope that couples who end up without success feel they have also been looked after well and treated with compassion”. I leave my interview in awe of the work these incredible people do every day and that evening I hold my three children a little tighter before bedtime. They really are life’s biggest gift.

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COBY AND BRETT LEAHY, WITH THEIR CHILDREN IVY AND OSCAR

“It’s just like a little family. They genuinely care about you and want success for you. The whole team make you feel special and not like a number. It was really professional. I’m sure I don’t love my kids more than any other parent that has fallen naturally, but the gratefulness I feel is beyond words.” – COBY LEAHY

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Coby and Brett Leahy On first impressions, the Leahys are like any other typical Sunshine Coast family-of-four. Baby Oscar lies cradled in the warmth of his grandmother’s arms, her eyes full of pride, his two-year-old sister Ivy is having an afternoon nap in her room. The floor is scattered with toys and the fridge covered with pictures of baby scans and cute family snaps. But this is no ordinary family, what these children’s parents have endured to create their little family is nothing short of incredible, their conception a miracle that without the help of IVF would never have happened. “I knew from an early age I wanted to be a mother above a high profile career or travel or a fancy house, those things could wait,” says mum Coby, who planned to start a family straight away with husband Brett, as soon as they were married. After seven months of trying unsuccessfully, the couple’s GP did some initial testing and referred them to a local fertility clinic. The couple initially underwent a procedure called IUI (intrauterine insemination) where the best sperm are selected, processed and IVY LEAHY

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inseminated into the female’s uterus at the time of optimal ovulation. During her treatment doctors found cysts on Coby’s ovaries and she was also given the devastating news she had endometriosis. “It was an emotional rollercoaster,” says Coby. “I had to have surgery for the endometriosis, we did some things to improve Brett’s health and because we were so young they advised us to give it some time and try again naturally. “I remember these times were so hard for us as a couple, it really puts a strain on your relationship and everyone around us, all of our friends seemed to be falling pregnant. People would ask when we were going to start a family and I would fob it off by saying we were young and still had plenty of time, but it was devastating.”

A blood test the next day confirmed the pregnancy and their little miracle Ivy was born in January, 2014. “When we were handed our baby, the three years of trying, the blood tests, the ultrasounds, the surgeries, all of that just fell to the wayside and it was a whole new world. It was all so worth it,” says Coby, both of us welling up with tears at her recollection of that magical moment. Twelve months later, a second round of IVF delivered more great news, the couple was pregnant again, however in a cruel twist of fate, Coby miscarried at 10 weeks. “That was a big blow,” says Coby. “I was shocked we could have so much bad luck. We had been through so much already. We had told everyone our news and it was just devastating. It brought it home that one-in-

“When we were handed our baby, the three years of trying, the blood tests, the ultrasounds, the surgeries, all of that just fell to the wayside and it was a whole new world. It was all so WORTH it.” After undergoing a second surgery, the couple decided to try the next level of fertility treatment – IVF. “We were lucky that the same clinic offered IVF that was affordable, so we started our IVF journey. It cut our costs in half and gave us hope,” says Coby. After an agonising two-week wait after their embryo transfer, the couple received the news they had been waiting on for three years. “We were allowed to do a home test on a certain day, but it was so hard to wait,” says Coby. “I remember waking up at 4am to do the test and it was positive. Brett couldn’t believe it, we were both crying and he kept saying, ‘but it’s a very faint line, are you sure!’”

four women miscarry and added a whole other layer to our fertility journey.” However this story does have a silver lining, yet again. Using a frozen embryo from that IVF cycle, the couple was blessed with their second little miracle, son Oscar born in February this year, and they couldn’t be happier. Watching him rest peacefully in his grandmother’s arms this beautiful baby is oblivious to what his parents have been through to bring him into this world, but one day he will understand and he will thank them and the wonderful doctors, nurses and scientists for giving him the miracle of life. Read the full story online www.profilemag.com.au profilemag.com.au

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Dr George Bogiatzis is an experienced and respected specialist providing the best service and care to Sunshine Coast women. He offers a range of quality services including: • • • • • •

Customised Birth Care Midwife Support Antenatal Screening Services Family Planning Advice Infertility Care Gynaecology Surgery

Dr James Orford feels very humbled to be entrusted with assisting the health and wellbeing of women at all stages of life.

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Our physiotherapist, Dr Ben Gaffney, listens carefully to a person’s history of pain and dysfunction and assesses patterns of tension in muscle and stiffness in joints. One of Ben’s principals of practice is that persistent pain is often due to irritation of nerves by muscle tension. Determining which muscles are the source of the irritation is the first step in being able to relieve such pain. Decreasing tension in those muscles is the next. Dr Ben uses sensitively and accurately applied massage or dry needling with acupuncture needles together with insightful exercise prescription to provide effective pain relief and improved function. Dr Ben Gaffney is also trained as a Qigong instructor and runs weekly sessions in our studio.

Our Bodiderm therapist Deb Mcarthy’s passion is to assure your skin is fresh, healthy and radiant. Deb specialises in noninvasive treatments and only uses natural botanical products with active ingredients. Scientifically researched and proven, our product range gives fast and dramatic visible results.

Our psychologist Cate Parkes loves helping distressed couples get their relationship back on track. As a psychologist with a special interest in relationship therapy, Cate uses her advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to assist clients improve the quality of their relationship and become more emotionally accessible and responsive to each other. This concise model of repairing relationships has demonstrated clinical effectiveness from over 20 years of research. In the words of the founder of EFT, Dr Susan Johnson, “We not only know what a healthy marriage is, we know how to make it happen”.

Our naturopath Danielle Roberts has a strong passion for health, vitality, healing and assuring that we are the best that we can be. Danielle is also a qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor along with working both as a Naturopath and as a Dispensary Technician, having co-owned a pharmacy. Danielle has

Enzyme Peels, Hydro Dermabrasions, LED, RF Skin tightening and Cold Laser are all services provided in conjunction with our large natural range of products. All of which are paraben free, sulphate and mineral oil free and contain no artificial colours or fragrances. the fresh holistic health team

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invaluable experience and engaged knowledge of modern medicine and giving her a true understanding of the meaning ‘complementary medicine.’ Danielle provides blood screening, cellular health analysis, dietary (specific) advice, specialised weight loss (private health rebate), and specialised advice for performance athletes, hormonal imbalances (male and female), fertility, autoimmune conditions, detoxification programs, infants and children with autism spectrum disorder, pyroles, depression/ anxiety and anything in between.

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When Kelly and David Tilse stumbled upon a run-down Queenslander home, perched high in the majestic Sunshine Coast Hinterland, they knew they had found the perfect place to sow the seeds of their new business.

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he blushing bride’s heart races as she looks down at her bouquet peppered with peach avalanche roses, blue hydrangea and ivory snapdragons and takes a deep breath. “Are you ready?” Kelly Tilse says, catching the bride’s gaze, and slowly opens the polished hardwood door to the chapel. This is the moment Kelly and her family work tirelessly for, creating perfect moments for couples on their wedding day. But Kelly’s love of weddings stems from her background in floristry, which started at a very young age having been surrounded by a family of florists, who owned and operated the exclusive Patricia’s florists in Sydney’s North Shore, catering to many famous and well known socialites. Keen to follow in her family’s footsteps, Kelly went on to train at a private floristry school in Stockholm, Sweden, where she perfected her techniques and fed her interest in the profession. In 2007, Kelly opened the doors of her hinterland-based wedding floral design studio, Wedding Flowers in Maleny, which was a huge success. But as she met with brides before their wedding day, Kelly became increasingly aware that something was missing. “I kept hearing the same concerns from the brides, such as, ‘What happens if it rains, there’s no undercover area’, or ‘I really don’t like the décor, but I can’t change it’. And I realised there was a big gap in the market,” she says. So the search began for the perfect wedding location. And when Kelly and husband David happened upon a dilapidated Queenslander home in the picture-postcard Maleny hills, they knew their lives were about to change. “The views were to die for, but the building and grounds were extremely run down and in need of some serious TLC. But the decision was easy; we knew this was the place,” she says. And Weddings at Tiffany’s was born. Wanting to encapsulate a classic and timeless brand, the name was a chance occurrence. “The night before we were handed the keys, I happened to watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s and thought, ‘wow Audrey Hepburn is so elegant! That’s exactly what I want for this business’,” says Kelly. “From that we quickly came up with Weddings at Tiffany’s: it truly evokes all things exquisite, which is what our brand is all about.” profilemag.com.au

A full service wedding location, Weddings at Tiffany’s caters to all aspects of the day including venue styling and wedding flowers, and offers three ceremony locations and elegantly-presented reception and dining areas, with perfectly manicured gardens and stunning views. Kelly’s passion for floristry has become an integral part of the business’ success, with award-winning Tiffany’s Flowers operating on-site to create customised floral arrangements. Now, five years on, Weddings at Tiffany’s is a bustling family-run business, with Mum, Colleen, affectionately known as ‘Mumma Bear’ going the extra mile to make sure every wedding runs smoothly, she also oversees the gardening and landscaping team; Dad, David, looks after finance

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kitchen to catch up with our kitchen team,” Kelly says, “and Jack loves coming to Tiffany’s, he even has his own little name badge.”

“The night before we were handed the keys, I happened to watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s and thought, ‘wow Audrey Hepburn is so ELEGANT! That’s EXACTLY what I want for this business.’” and administration; and husband, David, manages the maintenance and beverage teams. Even sons Jack, aged nine, and Harry, aged six, pitch in! “Although Harry is only six, he is set on being a chef and always heads straight into the 7

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But Weddings at Tiffany’s has grown to encompass much more than this tight-knit family, with over 40 staff complementing the family business, including their talented kitchen team under the leadership of Executive Chef Lee Montague. But what makes the food really sing is the fresh and sustainably-sourced produce they use – Weddings at Tiffany’s is 100 per cent accredited as a free-range workplace, which means all of the animal products they use come from higher welfare farming systems where the animals are raised and live outdoors in a natural environment, instead of within metal stalls. They also source as much of their produce as possible within a 50km radius. This passion for animal welfare and commitment to local farming has also led to them becoming part of the Make it Possible

“I always knew I was destined to make people happy through my cooking! I joined the British Royal Navy at the age of 17 and, after several years I was appointed as the Captain’s personal chef. Moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2010 I was lucky enough to join the Tiﬀany’s team.”

campaign, which works towards a world without factory farming. “I believe in respect for all animals and for the integrity of the food we eat; the energy and morals associated with its origins,” says Lee. “Sustainable food is for our grandchildren and their grandchildren. If we don’t protect the amazing array of produce available in Australia it won’t be there in the generations to come. So I operate my kitchen with as little negative effect on our environment as possible and maximum contribution to the local community. This allows me to produce food in which customers undoubtedly see the difference in the quality, the freshness and the flavour.” Creating a sustainable and locally-integrated business is important to Kelly and David, who hope to keep Weddings at Tiffany’s in the family for generations to come. “Our goal is to ensure we hand over Tiffany’s to Jack and Harry and keep it in the family,” Kelly says with a warm smile. “Who knows one day it may even be our grandchildren at the helm!”

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Chris was a financial planner for 10 years prior to becoming a mortgage broker specialising in debt reduction. Jack and Chris began to plan their retirement and built their own property portfolio. Chris’s clients wanted to follow her lead and learn how they too could build a property portfolio, thus Think Money Wealth Through Property was born. Chris’s passions are property, people and business. She has had the privilege of transforming peoples’ lives on a daily basis by teaching them to change the way they manage their finances. Chris says “The look of amazement when people realise what they can actually achieve is priceless”.

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JESSICA GOEBEL HOME AWAY FROM HOME Acclaimed interior designer Jessica Goebel overcame a burdensome youth to not only build a successful business, but partner with one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest charities

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HOW TO HAVE THE RIGHT MINDSET TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS Mindset is a choice. You can be as happy or sad or as excited as you decide to be. For your business, a positive attitude will have benefits in at least three major areas; firstly on you, secondly on your staff and thirdly on your customers. YOU SPEND MOST of your life (or it seems like it) working in your business. You better at least be loving it. If you are motivated and positive, you will always find ways to enjoy it more each day. You will approach everything with an ‘opportunity’ mindset and not a ‘missing out’ mindset. I guarantee you will make better decisions.

The right mindset will also ensure that you attract and retain the best staff. Your staff will also be more inclined to bring problems, mistakes and issues to you if you have a positive can do/can fix attitude. You will also attract the right customers. You know the difference between good and bad customers, so I don’t need to explain that. With the right mindset, you will most certainly attract the customers that you want. Happy clients lead to more client referrals and positive feedback into the community, and in turn generates more business and attracts more of the ‘perfect’ client. 44

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Find the very best information in your field. I find that there is more information available than needed, especially on the internet. You have to narrow down the information input to the most eﬀective. One of the most critical personal skills today is not to find information, but to select the best information and avoid the rest.

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The number of children in foster care is growing every day, in fact, it has more than doubled Australia-wide since 2010. Right now, on the Sunshine Coast, there are more than 400 children living in foster care.

ridget Dyer had a “pretty sheltered” childhood, growing up with her loving mum, dad and two younger sisters in New Zealand, they moved to the Sunshine Coast when she was nine years old. “We’ve always been safe, we’ve always had a meal, we’ve always lived in really nice homes because my dad’s a builder,” she says, “but unfortunately that’s not the majority anymore and having that sort of sheltered upbringing is becoming more of a privilege, rather than an expectation.” As the owner and founder of Diamond Partners Wealth Management in Caloundra, Bridget works with young couples and families on a daily basis and understands the importance of making sure your children are not forgotten about — it’s about approaching your family’s welfare holistically. “As part of their whole financial/wealth protection plan, I am passionate about making sure people are insuring their kids as part of that,” she says. “The reason being, if something happens to your child it’s probably more financially detrimental than if something happens to you. A lot of people don’t realise that, so I’m trying to raise people’s awareness and as part of that, give back to a charity that focuses on giving to the less fortunate kids in our community.” For the remainder of 2016, Bridget will donate $1 for every $1000 of cover, for every child insured through Diamond Partners Wealth Management, to the Pyjama Foundation. “When an adult takes out a policy, you instantly get $20,000 of free child cover, just for ticking a few boxes, so that’s instantly $20 I’ll donate and then anything over and above that as well,” she says. The Pyjama Foundation was founded in 2004 and through the nonprofit organisation, Pyjama Angels are matched with a child in foster care, whom they visit every week to read books with, play educational games with and work on their numeracy skills. The money Diamond Partners Wealth Management raises will go towards training more Pyjama Angels, as well as purchasing books, games and puzzles for the children. Bridget will also hold a long luncheon on Friday, 29 July from 11.30am at the Wildflower Restaurant and Bar at Best Western Plus Oceanside Kawana Hotel, to raise additional funds for the foundation which is holding its Pyjama Day on 21 July. “I am hoping to be the biggest fundraiser they’ve had yet, that’s my target. I’d like to raise $3500, it’s achievable and that goes towards the work they do,” she says. “The Pyjama Foundation doesn’t get a lot of government funding, they rely on donations to keep it going. “They say it takes a whole village to raise a child and I think foster carers do an amazing job, so for them to have some reprieve and a bit of support is important.”

cHilD coVER – wHAt you nEED to know If you as a parent have income protection are sick or injured, your income protection will pay out; if you have a sick child and can’t work because you’re looking after them, your income protection doesn’t cover that – children’s illnesses need to be considered. Government may give you $600 a fortnight if your household isn’t working. This wouldn’t pay most mortgages. It’s not expensive, $10,000 worth of cover, above the $20,000 free cover you get, will cost you a dollar a month. So it costs $12 to have $50,000 worth of cover.

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When Jessica Goebel was 12 years old, her family and her home were turned upside down. Now, the acclaimed interior designer and mother-of-three is building a home away from home at the new Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital paediatric ward for families in need.

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.K. Rowling once said, “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life”, and this statement certainly rings true for interior designer Jessica Goebel, who has shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity. Jessica had a very normal upbringing, with her mum, dad and three siblings. But when she was 11, her mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given just six months to live. Four months after the diagnosis, Jess’s parents were treated to a firstclass trip to London, after their local community banded together to fund the bucket-list dream. “Her lungs collapsed on the plane, so when she finally managed to get to London she didn’t make it out of the hospital; she died,” Jess says, still carrying the burden with her today. “That really fractured my dad, he went from being a normal guy to completely broken and the alcoholism took over. He never recovered and we were on our own.” Jessica, who was just 12 years old, took on the motherly role to her eight-year-old sister and younger brothers, aged two and four. “It was a couple of years of serious turmoil,” she says. “Every day going to school was a relief, but I was becoming a teenager as well, so rebellion started to kick in and while I was at home and so much was going on, I really struggled to conform and fit in, especially when I could see other kids coming from normal families. “It was so much of a burden to bear, the weight of his grief and the kids, and eventually it became too much and I had to leave – so I jumped out of my bedroom window one day before school and I never went back.” Jessica found herself homeless at the age of 14, bouncing between her friends’ houses and staying with people she’d meet along the way. At 17, Jessica fell pregnant and by 18, was a young mum; she was now responsible for another life and had to turn hers around. Being uneducated and unlicensed, it proved to be a difficult feat, but perseverance prevailed. “I worked full time on and off, trying really hard to prove to everyone I was going to be something,” she says. Jessica says there were a few key people she met who inspired her to lead a better life, the most pivotal was her husband Matt, who also encouraged her to reconnect with her dad. “He helped me see my father in a different light. He’s always said to me, ‘Your dad loves your mum as much as I love you and I can understand why he’s so broken because if I lost you I’d be the same’,” Jessica says through tears. “Matt helped me get educated and put me through private training. profilemag.com.au

paying homage to her mum Chrissie and grandmother Doris Mae. “Every day I have my business, I work and I try to make a legacy for my kids, I know that it comes from a good place and it’s destined to do well, I can’t let it fail. That’s what keeps me going,” she says.

“It’s been emotional having my own business, anyone who has their own business, hats off! “I love it because it’s all mine, I feel like it’s a part of me, like my kids are and my husband, and I can't imagine my life without it. “I didn't have a lot of control growing up, with what happened to me, but I have all the control of my business.”

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I have a lot to thank him for, because he made me see that anything is possible with support.” While watching home renovation reality shows with her then-one-year-old son, Jessica says she realised she wanted to pursue a career in interior design. “I remember my mum used to always turn the house around, that was her thing, you never knew when you came home from school, what the house was going to look like,” Jessica says with fond recollection. “Because she was a stay-at-home mum and loved doing that, I didn’t know what it was, but it was instilled in me and then I grew up and realised there was a term for it – an interior designer.” Having completed a TAFE course by correspondence, Jessica then applied for a private interior design course, but says she still battled with the insecurities that had plagued her years before. “I felt like the perception of an interior designer was affluent, sophisticated and for rich clientele and I did not believe I was good enough to do it and almost felt stupid when I handed in the application,” she says. But Jessica went through with flying colours, earning high distinctions across the board and cleared out almost every award. The next step was university, but with her second baby on the way, Jessica took a different course of action – opening her own interior design business Issie-Mae,

With Issie-Mae and Jessica’s other business, CreARTive Cuddlies, flourishing, she has the capacity to give back and partnered with Ausmar and Wishlist Sunshine Coast Health Foundation, for charity project The House The Coast Built. Jessica was responsible for the interior design of the house in Flame Tree Pocket, which sold at auction for $505,000. All homewares and furniture also sold via online bidding and raised more than $20,000 towards the $304,000 in proceeds for Wishlist. Off the back of the project’s incredible success, Jessica has once again teamed up with the charity to design the paediatric wing of the Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital, set to open in April next year.

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Barbara Lamont Jewellery designer, Montville

aving worked in the opal and jewellery industry for almost 35 years, Barbara Lamont understands the importance of creating a point of difference from other businesses. “In business, there are always leaders and there are followers. You can choose to be a leader if you make the effort,” she says. “There is no point in being in a small business in places like Montville if you offer what everyone can see in the big shopping centres. So we constantly endeavour to surprise and amaze our customers.” Hailing from Minden, in Germany, Barbara began working as a graphic artist in advertising marketing, before embarking on a year of travel when she was 28. But she got as far as Coober Pedy in Australia and fell in love – with opals and her husband-to-be Piet Lamont in 1982. Initially, they started mining as a hobby, but it turned into a full time business with Barbara using her talents as a designer to create their own jewellery range. In 1990, they opened The Opalcutter and fast became known as ‘the leaders in modern opal jewellery design’, both locally and overseas. After Piet’s untimely death in 2006, Barbara ran the business almost entirely by herself. In December 2007, The Opalcutter closed its doors in Coober Pedy. In that same month, Barbara married Edi Heide, and they went on to run the business from near Cairns, before relocating to Montville and reviving The Opalcutter. “The opal is a fantastic gem and truly representative of what Australia has to offer the world. I love coming up with new ideas for opal jewellery and like to experiment with mixing it with different gemstones along with varying the finishes of the items – showing the world how beautiful opal jewellery can be.”

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JAEY POWELL Hairdresser, Buderim

or Jaey Powell, moving to the Sunshine Coast five years ago was the best decision he could have made for his career. Now the manager for newly renovated salon Hairworks in Buderim, the passionate hair stylist says he is in his element. With a career in the hairdressing industry spanning 22 years, beginning in Brisbane, Jaey’s skills in colouring, foiling, highlighting, style cutting and formal styling have taken him all over Australia and have seen him achieve amazing things. From placing first in long hair design, and style challenge, as well as earning first place and honourable mentions in the National Photographic Competition, to having his handiwork published in national magazines, his accomplishments are ones many in the industry aspire to. “The industry I love has taken me in many directions. That’s what makes it so much more exciting being part of the hair and fashion industry here in Australia,” says Jaey. It is his creative flair and fierce passion that saw him get noticed by some of the Australian industry’s biggest businesses. As part of Jinnali Australia’s first Indigenous Model Agency’s style team, he travelled the country styling hair for their swimsuit calendar. He has also worked in Adelaide for one of South Australia’s leading training academies in fashion, Lamoda, training students in the components of hairstyling for runways and studio photography, as well as window dressing and session styling for fashion editorial magazine work. Yet despite the accolades, Jaey says it is his current role leading the team at Hairwoks in Buderim that gives him the most pleasure. “I have found my place at Hairworks in Buderim. Being part of a great team and working with beautiful products, along with my gorgeous clients, makes a day at work not seem like work at all.”

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GRANDPARENTS: Do they have rights to children after a family separates? SARAH QUILLIAM | PIPPA COLMAN & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS

ften, grandparents will play a significant role in a child’s life. When there is a relationship breakdown between the parents of a child, this can sometimes pose difficulties for grandparents to continue to interact with their grandchildren in the same way they did before. A question commonly asked is, “What rights do I have as a grandparent?” The short answer is that grandparents do not have an automatic right to see their grandchildren. However, children have rights. Specifically, an underlying principle of the Family Law Act 1975 is that: “…children have a right to spend time on a regular basis with, and communicate on a regular basis with, both their parents and other people significant to their care, welfare and development” (such as grandparents and other relatives). The exception to this right is when such time or communication is contrary to a child’s “best interests”. For example, there may be some risk to a child by being in a grandparent’s care. Following separation, if both parents are spending significant time with the child, then it is generally expected that the maternal grandparents will see the child when he/she is with their mother, and that the paternal grandparents will see the child when he/she is with their father. However, this is not always the case when for example, one parent does not spend much time (if any), with the child. If an agreement can be reached between a grandparent and the parents as to when and how often they can see the grandchildren, then this can be documented in a Parenting Plan, or even Consent Orders. If there is no agreement, then the grandparent/s should attempt to mediate with the parents. Indeed, this is a requirement (with some exceptions) before proceeding to Court. Grandparents do have standing to make an application to the Court, seeking Orders relating to their time with their grandchildren. Sometimes, when one or both of a child’s parents is unable to care for the child, it is necessary for one or more grandparents to step in and care for the child. It is possible to have an Order made through the Family Law Courts to enable this. So while grandparents do not have any automatic rights, post-separation or breakdown of the family, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will have no contact with their grandchildren. There are options available to them. At Pippa Colman & Associates, we specialise in Family Law, and can help you with any children and parenting issues. Please contact us on 5458 9000 to make an appointment.

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Being the family issue, I caught up with the Blokes About Town over a delicious lunch at Green Zebra, Kawana for their take on how the role of fatherhood has changed since their father’s generation and how they achieve a work/life balance with both parents working.

one are the days when Dad did the nine-to-five and Mum stayed home to run the household and care for the children. These days, often both partners work outside the home resulting in dads having to chip in when it comes to doing their fair share of the domestic duties. But despite the fact that more women are bringing home a pay packet, with one-in-four claiming the status of the main breadwinner, research suggests women are still doing the lion’s share of the housework. So I thought it only fair to give the lads a chance to share their thoughts

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on the matter and what I discovered might surprise you! Joining me for lunch was Craig Levitt, Marketing Manager with Think Money; Chris Sales, owner of Luxe Commercial Real Estate, Scott Roberts, owner of IBN Direct and Premier Speakers and Events; Lyell Cochrane, Finance Manager with Think Money and Adrian Schulz, owner of Diamonds of Distinction, Buderim. profile: How different is your role as a father/husband compared to your father? adrian: It’s definitely more of a shared role

these days and both partners have to chip in where they can. Dads seem to be stepping up and are willing to do a lot of things that traditionally they wouldn’t have. scott: I came from a single parent home without a father, so my mother worked for as long as I can remember, she was gone before school and got home after I did. These days, I have the ability to see my young fella every day. Sometimes I drop him off to school or come home after school so I can spend time with him. I balance that by working at night when he goes to bed. I believe part of the work/life balance has come about because profilemag.com.au

we are so internet savvy and we can work from anywhere now, our ancestors didn’t have that luxury. lyell: I am the youngest of nine and Dad worked away from home so Mum brought us up. Dad always taught us we had to contribute. We had to iron and cook, otherwise we wouldn’t survive. I guess my children learned that from watching me, I would always help with housework and they did it too. My wife Maree still did much more than me and still worked and ran the household. profile: Are women still doing a larger proportion of household chores and childcare despite working outside the home? lyell: Yes I think so. Maree has always run the household. I just think she is doing such a great job I don’t want to ruin it! (laughs). It’s definitely in a woman’s DNA to nurture. I do have a nurturer in me but not close to what Maree as a mother, has.

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Dad have been together 33 years, so they have done something right. craig: It’s interesting because I grew up in an environment like Chris. My mum didn’t work from the day they got married and my dad worked a corporate job. But interestingly I do most of the cooking at home. My wife Lynn works longer hours than me so I pick the kids up when she is still at work. So I’m probably 20 years ahead of my time! CHRIS SALES

“Dad always taught us we had to CONTRIBUTE. We had to iron and cook, otherwise we wouldn’t survive.” - LYELL COCHRANE

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scott: I agree. My wife Fiona is our chief operating officer at IBN Direct and does more in the Premier Speakers and Events business than I do, yet she still cooks every night and runs the house and cares for our son most of the time. chris: I think it’s different with the younger generations. I was raised in a traditional Catholic family where Mum was at home and Dad worked his butt off to put us all through private schools. I think this generation probably splits it down the middle more and perhaps that is because mums are also working. Although Mum and

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chris: So that proves that it’s not always a generational thing then. adrian: I think there is just more of an equalisation of roles. Women have traditionally done a lot more than just their half. I know some guys work long hours but if you have to come home and do all the chores your wife has done, that’s a hell of a long day. Staying at work an extra three hours is a lot easier. Guys are chipping in more and that’s a good thing. My wife is enjoying having a balance of being at home and at work because stress at work is a completely different kind of stress to stress at home with kids. It’s only fair to do a bit of both. It’s heading in the right direction. profile: Do you have a good work/life balance? scott: I think I do. Better than I did when I was working from home. I would get up in the morning and walk from the bed to the

computer and start working until dinner time and then get back on after dinner. Half the time I would eat dinner in front of the computer and keep working. Now I make sure I play golf a couple of times a month. We try to get away for short breaks too and spend time as a family. We make it a priority. craig: I believe sometimes it’s quality versus quantity. Even when I was commuting to Brisbane daily, I would tear up the highway just to make it to a school presentation or something like that. That was always important to me. I knew I couldn’t be there all the time but the important thing is when you are there you have to really be there, be present. So often we are there but our mind is somewhere else. With technology I can be at work and send my daughter a text telling her I love her, 20 years ago I couldn’t have done that. adrian: I think it’s important to know when to switch off. We don’t work Sundays, no matter what is on. I really try to manage my week better leading up to the weekend and schedule my jobs so I can have the weekend with my family. In all honesty Sonja does most of the household stuff and is with the children the majority of the time but she really enjoys the balance of working in the store three days during school hours.

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profile: Craig, as a life coach and mentor how do we find the perfect life balance? chris: I’m going to take notes because I definitely don’t have it. craig: Ok I am going to start this with, do as I say not do as I do! Two things. You have to set some goals because without setting goals you don’t have a focus. If your goal is to spend quality time with your kids or help out at home, you need that intent. But really it comes down to follow through. If you really want it you can do whatever you want to. In every moment you have a choice. It’s very simple in theory but putting it into practice is not so easy. chris: Yes I agree. A goal has to be tangible. I heard one recently, “I want to be rich”. That’s not a goal but five million in three years is. craig: You have to have a measurable goal too. You might ask yourself on a scale of one-to-10 where do I sit as a dad and where do I want to be? We have to set a measure as a benchmark. It can’t always be a dollar amount. I don’t know anyone who has achieved what they want without a goal and that applies as much when it comes to being a great dad, husband and friend.

Perched on the water’s edge, with views towards beautiful Double Bay, Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar was bustling on the day of our visit – its stunning location and delicious menu proving to be popular among diners. Green Zebra prides themselves on supporting local suppliers and the eatery has become well known for its delicious modern Australian menu using the freshest local produce where possible. Every dish is prepared by expert chefs, who are passionate about delivering a sumptuous menu composed of simple and classic combinations. We enjoyed the premium lunch set menu; entrees included a choice of stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese, bacon, parmesan, garlic, shallots and parsley; arancini of buffalo mozzarella and smoked bacon, with chive sour cream; smoked paprika and sea salt calamari with harissa aioli and chargrilled halloumi with salsa verde and lemon. I can vouch for the stuffed mushrooms, which is a house favourite and judging from the reviews of the other dishes from around the table every dish was just as good. For main I couldn’t go past the pan fried potato gnocchi and wild mushrooms. Other choices included crispy skin free range chicken breast; slow roast Kingaroy pork belly, and wild caught North Queensland barramundi. Despite the generous servings, I could not resist the delectable desserts. The bowen mango sundae consisting of meringue, vanilla bean ice cream, mango coulis and roasted macadamias was to die for! I also had a sneaky taste of the Belgian chocolate brownie with chocolate fudge sauce, double cream and macadamia ice cream, which was wickedly good. Green Zebra is a fabulous venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner and an ideal venue for corporate events, birthday parties, engagement parties and weddings. GREEN ZEBRA RESTAURANT & BAR 5 GRAND PARADE, PARREARRA • PHONE: 5438 8466

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irstly, what is a finance broker? Well, quite simply, a finance broker is a professional who specialises in negotiating and arranging loans on your behalf for homes, cars, trucks, earthmoving and business equipment. They can sort through the confusion and help you select a loan and then manage the whole process through to settlement. But why would you use a broker instead of just going to your bank?

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ost separating parents want an ongoing and meaningful relationship with their children. They will, after all, be parents for life. But what is the key to parenting effectively, while living in separate houses? Parents will often each have different ideas regarding parenting, but that does not mean that one or the other parent is wrong, they are just different. And the differences are to be celebrated – those differences provide the children with two separate, and not necessarily opposing, viewpoints. In order for a shared parenting agreement to work, these two people have to find a way to work with their differences. Firstly, children are very intelligent, they know when a weakness or difference of opinion appears in the approach being taken by their parents. Anyone with children will know they will play these two parents against each other to gain an outcome they see as beneficial to themselves. This play off isn’t overtly selfish. Very young children will, early in the break-up, state to both parents that they don’t want to go to the other. This has nothing to do with choosing one parent over the other. This break-up is very unsettling for the child, so the child may seek the exact same loving and caring response from both their parents to make themselves feel safe.

CHOICE OF PRODUCTS Banks can only sell their own products, whereas brokers have accreditations with not only the “Big Four” but also many of the smaller banks and credit unions, so can tailor your loan to your individual needs.

EXPERIENCE Brokers deal with financial transactions every day and can help you complete the complex paperwork and guide you through the unfamiliar and confusing loan process.

CONVENIENCE Brokers will meet you at your home at a time that suits you. This saves you time and lets you discuss all the options to make sure you get the right loan for you, without the time constraint that may apply if you have to run into a bank during your lunch break.

PRICE Brokers are paid by the bank so there is no cost to you and they can also often negotiate better pricing than Bank’s.

It is important for parents to recognise this and be able to maintain a basic and civil level of communication, just to protect themselves from being exploited. It is helpful for the children for them to focus, not on the differences, but basics that perhaps they substantially agree upon. This way they can support one another in parenting decisions – provided they beneﬁt the child’s welfare and do not create any risk to the children. The Court considers the parent’s ability to talk to one another about their children to be of paramount importance when looking at a co-parenting regime. It is deemed by the law to be in the children’s best interests that parents share the responsibility for the children’s care, but this becomes impossible if the two parents cannot cooperate together on some level. Being able to speak to one another civilly and make decisions about your children, even when you do not entirely agree with the other party, is of fundamental importance if it is your goal to be a share parent. Celebrate your different views, they introduce the children to diversity of thought! Agreeing on a set of basics you can live with, will lead to happier and more effective parenting.

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DRESSING THE BUMP!

iscovering we were expecting our first baby was an exciting and special time for my husband and I. And now that I’m past the six-month mark and our baby is growing by the day, dressing the bump is becoming more of a challenge. For a brief moment I thought my fashion-loving days were coming to an end. Then I realised that maternity style is a real thing and becoming a mum doesn’t mean I have to let go of the things I enjoy – including style.

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Gone are the days when pregnant women are expected to wear dresses that resemble tents! Embrace your bump and find dresses and tops that actually fit you. Ruched dresses and tops are a great idea for dressing the bump. Patterns or solid colours will both create a slimming effect – winner! INVEST IN ESSENTIALS

People often complain about the price of maternity wear – it can seem like a waste of money to invest in pieces that you can only wear for a short period of time. It’s about quality, not quantity. I recommend spending a little extra on some basic maternity dresses and tops that will look great – and make you feel great too. Plus you can mix and match with jeans and accessories and scarves to create different looks. BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION

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Let me introduce you to BAE the label – a beautiful range of timeless maternity essentials. BAE the label was created by two friends with over 20 years combined experience in the fashion industry who wanted to create a versatile wardrobe for the expectant mumma. Style meets comfort with this brand, the quality pieces are designed to evolve with you and your growing babe. It’s a must for the mum-to-be. Discover the range at www.bae-the-label.myshopify.com

It’s all about killer-mum style this month on The Style Edit (profilemag.com.au/ style). I catch up with Jess Dempsey, founder of fashion blog, What Would Karl Do? (whatwouldkarldo.com) to talk maternity style and to find out how she juggles being a full time mum with being a full time style icon. Her wardrobe is sure to make you green with envy!

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School pick ups, weekend sports and all the other running around you do as a mum can make finding what to wear an overwhelming task. Add these style staples to your wardrobe, there are even a few items for the little people in your life – too cute!

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“Through meditation you can STILL your mind chatter, [and] be in the PRESENT moment.”

What is laser skin tightening and how does it work? LASER SKIN TIGHTENING with Kylie Siebrand

HEALTH What are the health beneﬁts of meditation? MEDITATION

with Joanne Steckelbruck Investing time each day for meditation, is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Through meditation you can still your mind chatter, be in the present moment and enjoy its many benefits.

As we age, the elasticity in our skin starts to reduce. This is caused by the body’s decreased ability to produce collagen and elastin, and as a result wrinkles and pores become more noticeable and the skin starts to sag.

HOW TO GET STARTED: Guided meditation, kundalini and yin yoga, mantras, walking in nature, vibrational sound (drumming, tibetan and crystal bowls), working with crystals. Whatever you are attracted to, remember – being in the present moment is the key.

What are the health beneﬁts? • It helps to balance the right and left hemisphere of the brain which relate to the emotional and intellectual processes respectively, and strengthens the immune system so that the body can heal itself. • Meditation’s considerable biological benefits include regulating blood pressure, stimulation of blood circulation, alleviating pain, reducing muscular tension and slowing down hormonal activity. • Regular practise can develop selfdiscipline, improve your personal performance in sport, increase productivity in business and the arts, build self-confidence, increase energy and eﬃciency, and generally create a more positive attitude to life. 72

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• Awaken intuition and extrasensory perception skills. • Find your light within and awaken you to your life purpose. Becoming aware of the way in which the conscious mind undermines your eﬀorts is the first step towards training the mind, so that you can free yourselves from old thought patterns and tap into your subconscious and hidden potential. Commence meditation today and enjoy the amazing health benefits. SOUL DISCOVERIES Phone: 0413 597 448 www.souldiscoveries.com.au

You can firm your skin with laser skin tightening, a treatment that will restore and improve the skin on your face or on your body. Non-invasive laser skin tightening treatments, using the Candela GentleYag Pro, can dramatically enhance and improve the texture of your skin without surgery. The treatment activates the skin’s natural healing response, which remodels collagen and produces skin tightening results. The treatment delivers heat energy to the skin, heating the deeper layers while leaving the upper layers intact. The light energy produced by the laser targets fibroblasts in the dermis, which also stimulates the production of new collagen cells, plumping the surface of the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines. This laser skin tightening treatment is ideal for treating sagging skin on your face, neck, abdomen and buttocks. It is non-invasive, has the same day downtime and is safe for all skin types. The amount of treatments required will depend on the condition of the skin and the treatment area, but generally four to six treatments are required. The ideal skin tightening results will be seen four to six months after a series of treatments. To get the greatest benefit, combine it with other treatments such a microdermabrasions and cosmetic injections. Ideally, this treatment should be performed prior to commencing cosmetic injectables to improve the skin’s integrity and therefore improve the longevity of your injectable results. LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA Phone: 5370 2003 • www.laserclinics.com.au profilemag.com.au

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In a world where teens are constantly told they’re ‘not good enough’, Dawn Osborne has the tools and strategies to overcome low self esteem, negative self image, self harm and trauma of abuse, to build, shape and refine resilient, confident young women.

he last thing any mother wants to see is their teenage daughter or any young woman, objectify herself on social media to validate her self worth; and it was this rude awakening which prompted Dawn Osborne to fight back. “I started seeing half-naked girls in bikinis on social media and I know some of these kids, they’re 13 and 14, what are they doing?” Dawn says. “I started researching and found we’re over sexualising young girls – they might look like a woman but they’re still a young girl inside. “My question was, why are they doing this? Why do they feel the need to be doing this to get attention and it came back to low self esteem, they want you to find value in them.” With a successful business background in the health, fitness and beauty industries and drawing on her life coaching and counselling qualifications, Dawn is on a mission to help young women overcome low self esteem. “Self esteem are two words that are thrown around a lot out there, ‘She’s got low self esteem’, but what exactly is it? How did they get it and can we get out of low self esteem into a higher self

esteem?” Dawn says. “First, you’ve got to know your enemy and know how you got it, which usually comes out of a traumatic experience. I wrote a program that identifies what it is, how it operates in your life and how you can overcome it, how you can change yourself, it’s about value and self worth.” Dawn, who founded adolescent cosmetics brand Teen Skin, has helped thousands of young girls turn their lives around through The Seeing Beauty Foundation. “They come because they want to learn about self care, grooming and make-up, but my message to them is about their identity and their value and their worth and about how they see themselves – it’s about seeing beauty,” she says. “But not on the outside, it’s about seeing how beautiful they are on the inside and identifying their qualities and talking about fear. “These young girls who are growing up now, live in a very different world. Everything’s on their phones and it’s a constant message of ‘You’re not good enough’, ‘You’ve got to look like this’, ‘You’ve got to be like this’, and then you’ll be accepted – it broke my heart.” Over the past year, Dawn has been visiting Sunshine Coast schools and community centres, educating young girls, but says she was shocked at how bad some situations had become. “Some parents may not realise the implications, they don’t know the consequences of their kids seeing this stuff, but there are major consequences,” she says.

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I started seeing half-naked girls in bikinis on social media and I know some of these kids, they’re 13 and 14, what are they doing?

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“I went out to a state high school and when I got there they had security and were in lockdown because there had been a major scrap between two groups of girls fighting over a guy on the internet, whom they had never met. “When I walked in they started getting the tables out because they might start throwing them around. That’s what’s going on in these schools! The girls are angry, they’re insecure, and when you’re fearful you’re in attack mode and you react to everything. “If I can help just one girl, my job is done.” Girls love beauty, hair, make-up and fashion – but often they are given the wrong message that they may not ever measure up. The Seeing Beauty program is designed to be informative, teaching girls new skills, increasing their value and showing them it’s ok be themselves, they are already beautiful, unique and wonderful.

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Just like Mum USED TO MAKE

Food brings the family together, whether it’s a love of cooking in the kitchen with each other, passing down recipes from generations gone by, or sharing a meal. Delicious smells and tastes also evoke emotions and memories from as far back as childhood.

henever I taste or smell pfeffernusse (tiny spice cookies), I am reminded of childhood days spent with my grandparents; the mere mention of alfredo has me thinking of my sister and how we share a love for the cheesy pasta (but it has to be drizzled in tomato sauce!), chocolate and licorice bullets always remind me of my dad, and every time I have a chocolate chip cookie I think of my mum. Mum would often make chocolate chip cookies as a treat when I was a kid, and I always loved sneaking one from the cooling tray while they were still warm and gooey in the middle. It’s also interesting how certain recipes and adaptations to traditional meals are passed down from mother-to-child. Whenever my husband and I make pumpkin soup, he adds his mum’s secret ingredient – a green apple. It was something I thought to be strange before I tried it, but it brings a unique sweetness to the dish and now I wouldn’t make it any other way. I love what food means to families and the bonds it creates, the moments shared and the memories forever made.

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“I love what food means to families and the bonds it creates, the MOMENTS SHARED and the MEMORIES forever made.”

MUM’S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Ingredients • • • •

1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 175g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

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1 egg 3/4 cup plain ﬂour 3/4 cup self raising ﬂour 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Method  Preheat the oven to 180ºC and line two baking trays with baking paper.

 Place sugars and butter into a mixing bowl and mix

until creamy. Add vanilla and egg and mix again until well combined.

 Sift the ﬂours into the mix and stir using a wooden spoon, then stir in the chocolate chips until all of the ingredients are well combined.

 Place teaspoons of the mixture onto the baking tray and bake for about 15 minutes. Cool on the tray for five minutes before putting them on a wire cooling rack.

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When it comes to life-changing moments, becoming a mother is simply monumental. It is one of life’s true gifts. From the moment you meet your child for the first time, something primal, something deep within, kicks in. Call it a mother’s instinct but only then do you truly understand what it feels like to love someone with every inch of your being.

s a mother-of-three, I can still recall every little detail of that magical moment when my firstborn was handed to me, like it was yesterday. Motherhood is without a doubt one of the most challenging roles you will ever have. Being entirely responsible for a tiny new person, guiding them through the trials and tribulations of life, witnessing their disappointments and their achievements and walking the tightrope of emotions during the prickly teenage years is a rollercoaster ride. But the pride you feel as you watch them develop into young independent people who are making their mark in the world makes it all worthwhile. Being a mother doesn’t end when your children grow into adults either. There are still times when you need the kind of advice that 82

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only a mother can give and I feel blessed every day to have a mother who is always there to lend an ear and offer support. Mother’s Day is such a special day to stop and take time to thank those who have raised and nurtured us. To celebrate, Profile held a special VIP Ladies Lunch at the beautiful Flaxton Gardens with a bunch of local ladies to discuss all things motherhood, while being treated to a delightful high tea – and bubbles of course. We asked the lunching ladies to share their thoughts on what motherhood meant to them as well as their advice for mums-to-be. It was a memorable day, filled with lots of laughter, some tears and of course lots of new friendships were formed due to a common bond we all share and a topic that is close to all of our hearts.

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PROFILE: WHAT DOES MOTHER’S DAY MEAN TO YOU AND HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE IT? Sonja Schulz: For me, it’s about celebrating women and mothers all over the world for our resilience and nurturing and achievements. Gillian Strong: Enjoying the company of my children. We just have breakfast together and hang out. Donna Penny: Being spoilt and not having to lift a finger. Lisa Box: Mother’s Day is a day of gratitude, what I have, what I’ve lost and what I love. Carol Hawkins: It’s always very low key. I just love to see my son, rather than receive presents. Narissa Harrison: To me it’s a celebration of women, feminine energy and being strong, supportive and nurturing. Mischa Pearson: I value Mother’s Day more as I grow older. It’s about showing appreciation for the biggest job you will have in your life.

you “Sometimes when you pick up your child eath can feel the map of your own BONES ben your your HANDS, or smell the SCENT of most skin in the nape of his neck. This is the OD extraordinary thing about MOTHERHO apart - finding a piece of yourself separate and t.” that all the same you could not live withou – JODI PICOULT

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Tam Wrigley: Everyday is Mother’s Day. Waking up every morning with healthy children is celebration enough. Sue Frost: A time to celebrate with my daughters and see them celebrating being a mum. Kim Maher: All of my children come to stay for the weekend. Usually my eldest son cooks a delicious lunch. Karin Littleton: We celebrate however mum wants to. Sometimes we go to Eumundi Markets and buy cheeses and bread and nibble for the rest of the day. Angela Williams: A day to be honoured and to honor the role and value of motherhood. Helene Syke: It’s all about family for me. We all get together for lunch, including grandparents and great grandparents. Sarah McIntosh: Every year the family gets together and has roast chicken and chips. Renee Smith: Doing nothing, staying home with my hubby and children, eating burnt toast and drinking cold coffee. Suzanne Harris-Johns: As I live away from my sons, I look forward to the phone calls. Fran Fuller: It’s a day of reflection and thinking about my own mum who passed away four years ago. I spend it with my three gorgeous teenage sons and hubby and usually get breakfast in bed. Tracy Woolley: Every day is Mother’s Day. He loves me and I love mine! Kerry Phairs: Remembrance of my mother and her last Mother’s Day with us. It is a beautiful memory. Chris Childs: It is the opportunity to celebrate family. We spend time with four generations on the day. I love it. Nef Pearce: It’s a special day with my four girls. Enjoying breakfast in bed and watching their excited faces as they present the gifts they chose. Jessica Vartuli: We spend the day with my amazing mum. It’s a chance to say thank you for being her.

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PROFILE: WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOUR MOTHER HAS GIVEN YOU? Sonja Schulz: Enjoy your children’s childhood as you can’t get back those years, they are precious. Gillian Strong: When the rest of the world is wrong and you are right, it’s time to look in the mirror. Susan Green: The hard times will pass. Caroline Haines: Love your children unconditionally. Carol Hawkins: She gave me the recipe to be a good survivor and a good grounding for being independent and my own person. Narissa Harrison: You just have to get on with it. Mischa Pearson: You can always get divorced! Tam Wrigley: Be patient, be kind and be tolerant. Karen Young: Treat other people how you want to be treated. Kim Maher: Think positive, be positive and stay positive. Doreen MCKelvey: Always carry a safety pin and pen. Angela Williams: Never make a big decision on a high or a low. Deborah De Jong: Don’t ever be afraid to be heard. Helene Syke: Never say can’t. Josy Young: Never let the sun set with you in an angry state. Kiss and make up.

“She gave me the recipe to be a good SURVIVOR and a good grounding for being INDEPENDENT and my own person.” – CAROL HAWKINS

Sarah McIntosh: Keep time for yourself. Renee Smith: Do what makes you happy. Maree Brodie: Be true to you. Tracy Woolley: Keep your legs together! Kerry Phairs: Be true to yourself and respect yourself and others. Lisa Bowden: Always have your best undies on when you leave the house. Chris Childs: Treat everyone as you would like to be treated and if you can’t say something nice, say nothing. Shannon Harth: Always be present. Jessica Vartuli: Mum is always right in the end (I have a scar on my ankle to forever remind me).

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PROFILE: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A FIRST TIME MOTHER-TO-BE? Sonja Schulz: Take all the advice with a grain of salt. You will find your own way, which is the best way for you. Gillian Strong: Listen to other people’s advice, but follow your own heart and gut instincts. Susan Messingham: Enjoy it, it goes too fast and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Susan Green: Take it one day at a time and don’t think too far ahead. Donna Penny: Don’t be too hard on yourself. If you stay in your PJs all day it’s ok. Caroline Haines: Don’t listen to the advice, just trust your instincts. Carol Hawkins: Relax and go with the flow.

PROFILE: WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU DIDN’T EXPECT ABOUT BECOMING A MOTHER? Sonja Schulz: When I became a mother I also became a cook, a nurse, a doctor, an entertainer, a counsellor and teacher! Gillian Strong: The amount of love that I felt for my children. Susan Green: How hard it would be! Donna Penny: The unconditional love you feel. Caroline Haines: The love you have for them and then their children. Carol Hawkins: To bring up my son on my own. It was a wonderful experience and we are very close. Narissa Harrison: When they were little. The extreme, the tough challenging times and the love and gratitude I had for them. Mischa Pearson: How challenging it would be and how much my children would teach me. Tam Wrigley: The unconditional love. Sue Frost: How much I would love them. Kim Maher: How proud of them you are. Doreen McKelvey: The challenge. Kym Bell: The constant need for attention. You just have to be there always. I do love it though. Josy Bell: Very little free time for yourself. Renee Smith: It may sound corny but how much you really love your children. Suzanne Harris-Johns: How it continues into their 40s! Fran Fuller: The unique bond between a mother and son. Tracy Woolley: Just how much I could love another human being. Kerry Phairs: I didn’t expect I wouldn’t be a mum however being an aunty and adopted grandmother is wonderful. Karen Young: Unconditional love and joy. Chris Childs: To experience total love. You would literally die for your children. Nef Pearce: The overwhelming urge to protect them and strength within you you never knew existed. Lisa Huelin: How much I would love it. Shannon Harth: I didn’t realise how much the size of your heart grows! I love it.

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“Listen to other people’s advice, but FOLLOW YOUR OWN HEART and gut instincts.” – GILLIAN STRONG

Narissa Harrison: Take time out for yourself and it’s ok not to get everything done. Be in the moment. Mischa Pearson: Expect the unexpected, some days are going to be great and some are going to suck. Tam Wrigley: Get into a routine. Be strong and do what’s best for you. Karen Young: Relax and enjoy. Sue Frost: Enjoy each stage and do not be in a panic to have them grow up. Kim Maher: To enjoy it. Give them your time and know it’s ok to say no. Doreen McKelvey: Enjoy every moment with your children. They grow up so fast. Deborah de Jong: It gets easier. Helene Syke: Routine. Routine. Routine. Josy Young: Don’t forget to love your husband. Give him time too. Renee Smith: None. Do what feels right to you. Suzanne Harris-Johns: Relax, most of them survive! Fran Fuller: Don’t compare yourself to others. Tracy Woolley: Don’t do it! Just jokes! Lisa Box: Take care of you. You need to be holistically well to give your best to others. Chris Childs: Sleep when you can. Spend time with your baby and children, they grow so fast and the dust can wait. Lisa Huelin: Baby wipes are your new best friend. Shannon Harth: Stop and breathe them in. Jessica Vartuli: Enjoy each day, the good and bad as it flies by so fast.

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PROFILE: WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF BEING A MUM? Sonja Schulz: Celebrating my children’s achievements and providing a safe and loving environment for them to reach their full potential. Gillian Strong: The joy that you feel when your children are happy and independent. Susan Green: Watching them grow and develop into amazing human beings. Carol Hawkins: The abundance of love I received. Tam Wrigley: Watching them grow. Seeing them achieve. Being so proud of them. Karen Young: Being blessed with the four best children in the world. Doreen McKelvey: All the love you get from your children. Sarah McIntosh: The laughter and watching the boys growing into young men. Lisa Box: Being an educator of life. Chris Childs: Becoming a grandmother! Nef Pearce: Seeing my girls grow into confident young women who truly believe the world is their oyster. Lisa Hulin: I’ve never had so much fun before. Shannon Harth: I love it all.

FLAXTON GARDENS When it comes to the perfect location to enjoy a sumptuous high tea, there are few places as perfect as the award-winning Flaxton Gardens in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Boasting picturesque coastline views stretching from Noosa to Mooloolaba, and nestled amid pristine manicured gardens, the setting is simply breathtaking. Profile was delighted to host our special VIP Mother’s Day lunch at Flaxton Gardens and they certainly lived up to their reputation as one of the best venues on the Sunshine Coast. Upon arrival, the ladies were greeted to a chilled glass of bubbles to enjoy on the terrace, while drinking in the panoramic vista before moving inside to the beautifullydecorated function room. The ladies were treated to a luxury high tea luncheon including a selection of sweet and savoury delights. Each guest received an individual tiered plate, with delicious sandwiches including smoked salmon and dill, smoked chicken and pesto, grilled vegetable with rocket and a

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Sonja Schulz: Making sure that I’m dedicating enough time and patience for them in such a busy world and hoping I’m doing the best job in guiding them to be the best they can be. Gillian Strong: Being the bad guy when they need a bit of tough love. Susan Green: Managing different personalities. Donna Penny: Fear and letting go. Caroline Haines: Teenagers! Narissa Harrison: Finding time for yourself. Mischa Pearson: Sibling rivalry. Tam Wrigley: Watching their hearts break. Seeing them hurt and always having them depend on you. Karen Young: Worrying about their happiness and safety. Kim Kaher: Having three teenagers in the house. Doreen McKelvey: Hoping they stay on the right track. Josy Young: Getting them through the teens. Marie Brodie: Seeing them hurt. Fran Fuller: Time management. Even teenage boys rely so much on Mum to keep them on track. Lisa Box: Expectations. Yours first, then others. Lisa Bowden: Having to have all the answers. Chris Childs: Coping with school. Nef Pearce: Juggling and handling the guilt that creeps in sometimes with being a working mum. Lisa Huelin: Not being able to sleep in on a Sunday. Juggling work with parenting. Shannon Harth: Giving them all what they need individually at the same time. It’s a juggling act.

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Located opposite the railway station in the Hinterland town’s old railway teahouse, the popular eatery is a firm favourite among the locals, and has gained a stellar reputation for its authentic Asian-influenced cuisine. Vietnamese-born owner and head chef Nam Do has trained with highly qualified Asian chefs and worked in some of Australia’s top hotels including the Hyatt Regency Coolum. Hailing from generations of restaurateurs, Nam branched out 13 years ago and opened Cafe de Orient after falling in love with the location. “I love the mountains and the leafy surrounds here, it reminds me of hometown in Vietnam,” he says. “The first time I saw this space it touched my heart.”

It wasn’t long before word spread of the restaurant’s delicious mix of Vietnamese and other south east Asian cuisine and they gained a loyal following among the locals who continue to dine there regularly. Nam had a personal health issue in 2015, which forced him to slow down for a period and focus on take away meals only, however he is now fully recovered and back where he feels most at home ... the kitchen. Nam’s partner is quick to voice her pride in Nam’s passion for cooking and love of his customers. “He found it so difficult to close the diningin part of the business but he continued to provide the take away option so his customers were not too disappointed,” she says.

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It’s different now, watching the winter roll in. My childhood days were spent in Victoria in the Gippsland area and by the time May rolled around, I remember Mum would have me rugged up from head to toe before we’d make our way across town to my grandparents’, Baba and Diddi’s, place on a Saturday morning.

’d have known we’d arrived even if I was blindfolded. My Diddi was a proud Ukrainian, and spent hours in his garden. The earth smelt of compost, rich dirt, grass still wet from the morning dew and the air was always heavy with the scent of vine-ripened tomatoes. I remember jumping out of the car – gumboots at the ready, and rushing to help with whatever chore was being rolled out. I’d gently dig the potatoes out for Baba to make varenyky (potato and pastry dumplings). And just before winter really hit, we’d always harvest beetroot for borscht. These days, as mid-year approaches, my nose is never pink from cold, and I don’t have to put four layers on my top half before leaving the house. That’s the beauty of the Sunshine Coast, and why I’ll never leave. But what hasn’t changed is the way the start of winter brings in food I’d all but forgotten about; food that nourishes my soul. We miss some of the good stuff here – like horseradish grown from peelings tossed out the back door after dinner, and I can never seem to grow big heritage tomatoes like my Diddi – but the beetroot’s right at home on Sunshine Coast soil.

“Winter might just be made for RELIVING MEMORIES and eating the food you did when you were eight…” It smells just as earthy, and still partners beautifully with balsamic, honey, goat’s cheese and walnuts. It’s perfectly crunchy served as chopped matchsticks in a salad; pickled; or cooked down as a relish. Another of my all-time favourite winter vegetables is the humble cauliflower. Too often relegated to its place as soggy cauliflower cheese for Monday roast night at the RSL – this one’s a shining star all of its own if you’ll give it a chance. Best mates with truffle oil, simmer it slowly with just enough chicken or vegetable stock to cover, add lashings of cream and butter as you season and puree it into what’s set to become your new favourite soup. Drizzle with truffle oil to serve. These past weeks have been filled with tweaks and changes to my menus to suit the changing produce and I have to say; while I’m sorry to say goodbye to the summer sun, I do look forward to rugging up a bit as I tuck into some warm winter stews and homemade pies. And I’d like to forage this winter like I did as a kid. I’m yet to go mushroom hunting in Queensland, but I bet I could find somewhere if I tried. Winter might just be made for reliving memories and eating the food you did when you were eight, and gumboots. Winter was invented for gumboots.

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Cool ChANge

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fter our long extended summer the cool change is here and we start to crave those winter warmers. The aromas of slow cooked stews, earthy soups and winter cakes are filling the restaurant kitchens and Sunshine Coast homes. Comfort foods, that’s what the cool change is about. Start soaking your beans, lentils and chick peas, and roast your pumpkins before you blend them into delicious soups. Warm up your home with the oven heat and the love you put in your food. Just as seasons change, so does our local seafood. The pelagic fish start to migrate north with warmer currents and snapper return to our

shores. Molluscs like mussels and clams are full and abundant. It doesn’t matter if we put on an extra gram or two over the cool season, which by all means is rather short in our region. So spoil yourself and indulge in all those winter treats. Enjoy hot crusty bread, a large bowl of Chilean Mussels with a spicy bouillabaisse and a glass of chilled pinot. Or simply snuggle on the couch with a warm blanket, a hot chocolate and a Tim Tam bomb ready for an episode of Master Chef. It doesn’t matter what your cool change treat is, live a little and enjoy lots.

ChileAN mussels iNgredieNts

• 1 kg live black mussels • 1 onion, chopped • ½ cup shallots, chopped • 1 hot chilli, chopped • ½ cup basil, chopped • 1 bunch of coriander, chopped • ¼ cup olive oil • ½ cup of white wine • 1 400g tin tomatoes, chopped • 1 head of garlic, finely chopped • Salt and pepper to taste • Crusty bread rolls • Butter

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On a large pot heat the oil, add onions, stir until light brown, add the garlic and chilli, stir for another couple of minutes (be careful not to burn the garlic). Add the wine and let it simmer for two-tothree minutes then add the rest of the ingredients except for the mussels. Simmer for around 10 minutes then add the mussels, give them a stir and wait until they are half open. Put the lid on and rest them for 5 minutes. Heat the bread and enjoy.

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• 30ml Baileys • 30ml Kahlua • 30ml Frangelico’s • 60ml cream • Dash chocolate sauce • 1 scoop of ice

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Add scoop of ice to the blender, pour the spirits on top, then add the cream and chocolate sauce. Blend until smooth and pour into glass.

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HEAD CHEF OF NOOSA BEACH HOUSE, WOODY THEUERL WITH PETER KURUVITA

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Peter Kuruvita has more strings to his bow than he can count, or should I say fry pans in his kitchen? Either way, there is a reason this culturally-diverse chef, with a career spanning 35 years, is being followed by budding chefs around the world – and it’s not just his charismatic cooking.

aundry hangs from windows and there is a queue stretching 200 metres from the butcher's stand, which claims to sell the best carne (meat) in the city. Up the road is a corn mill churning out masa (cornmeal) and fresh tortillas daily. Chef Peter Kuruvita stands against the bustling backdrop of thousands of locals buying necessities for their daily lives, arms filled with fresh tomatoes, avocado, dried chili and coriander. Here, at Mexico City’s Centro Histórico, the Australian chef has brought 14 cooks for his Mexican Fiesta Tour, sharing some of his and the country’s, cooking secrets. “I lived in Mexico for three-and-a-half months, learning and discovering the country and the local way of cooking.” The chef, restaurateur and media personality has become a household name for his rich and culturally-inspired cooking. His television shows, My Sri Lanka, Island Feast and Mexican Fiesta, are a tropical feast for viewers as he teaches all there is to know about the history and food preparation in

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these unique destinations. Whether it’s an up-close look at how tortillas are made, to meandering through the neighborhood and tasting crisp masa patties called tlacoyos, stuffed with beans or cheese and topped with cactus, Peter knows all the good foodie spots. Peter and his family moved from Sri Lanka to Australia in 1997, after which time he says he had a hard time at school, where bullying was rife. “I found out it was legal in Australia to leave school at 15-and-nine-months and I told my family – all of whom were extremely successful academics, that I was leaving, school was not for me,” he says. Peter’s father told him in order to quit school, he would need to receive a school certificate and then get a job. “One day, Dad and I were driving down the main street (in the southern Sydney suburb of Mortdale) and he stopped the car in the middle of the road, looked at me and said, ‘you like cooking, right?’ I answered with a yes and the next thing he is telling me to go up to the restaurant and ask for a job!” “The restaurant was called Crabapple, it was a family-owned restaurant and the young chef who answered told me they were thinking about getting an apprentice, invited me in, passed me a knife and I started my first job cutting garlic bread,” he says. Within three months, Peter upgraded to cooking main courses, mastering knife skills and transforming dishes with new flavours and technique. In 1982, Peter finished his apprenticeship under the watchful eye of famed chef Greg Doyal. “I moved out of home by the age of 16-and-a-half ... I now look at my son and think, how did I do that!” The day after finishing his apprenticeship,

Peter went to India, backpacking for almost a year before moving to the UK for two years and working throughout London. “It was hard labour. I was beaten, abused, burned and all the rest. But I managed to get a job in a Michelin Star restaurant as well as some well-known spots, so my experience grew pretty quickly.” Upon returning to Australia, Peter took a job at a five star hotel on Hayman Island. He was then offered a job as head chef of a new restaurant in Sydney, Flying Fish, which became an icon in Sydney and in Fiji, for which Peter led the kitchen team as executive chef for eight years. Now living in Noosa, Peter travels with tours and works as a consultant for restaurants around Australia. “I am learning all the time, rubbing shoulders with different chefs and learning from them. That’s what keeps the food I do contemporary ... I love to watch everything evolve.

“I started my FIRST JOB cutting garlic bread.”

If you’re hungry for Italian trattoria style cuisine, All’ Antica Italian Restaurant boasts an authentic Italian menu and being fully licensed, they oﬀer a warm, rustic atmosphere. Established over 24 years ago, All’ Antica is one of the Sunshine Coast’s must-try dining experiences. Their menu is an exciting mix of traditional dishes from the Northern Alps to the rich waters of the Mediterranean that surround Sicily, created with the best local produce and imported ingredients straight from Italy. So, what are you waiting for, come in and dine at All’ Antica!

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3/115 Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina Phone: 5444 0988 www.allantica.com.au

Follow our Foodie Trail each month as we explore what the Sunshine Coast has to offer for food lovers!

Nambour Social Serving up a fresh take on traditional menu offerings including eggs benedict on mini bagels topped with truffle hollandaise, and french toast made with croissants laden with salted caramel sauce, owners Vila and Ashleigh have already made their mark in Nambour. Having opened at the end of last year, they have secured a loyal following, with many customers returning for the impeccable service and delicious coffee brewed from local company Clandestino Roasters.

59 Currie St, Nambour Phone: 5476 3172

The Velo Project The Velo Project is an eclectic eatery in Mooloolaba celebrating high quality, sustainable and local cuisine shared in good company. With delicious oﬀerings including sweet and savoury crepes and The Bad Hunter and Hunter breakfasts, and their most popular dish – avo on toast, which is a magic combination of avocado, red onion, roasted garlic, corn, lemon juice and herbs served on ciabatta toast; the food and drinks are guaranteed to be the highest of quality, freshest they could find and sourced locally rather than abroad.

19 Careela Street, Mooloolaba Phone: 5444 8693 www.theveloproject.com.au may 2016

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Iconic Australian artist David Hart is going from the Sunshine Coast to the United States, having just landed an exclusive contract for his art to feature in an American reality series. Yet, given the artistic Hart pedigree, the family could well be scouted for their own show as the third generation follows in their grandfather and father’s paint-splattered footsteps.

lready well practiced in the art of autographs – the glossy walls of the Mooloolaba Hart gallery are adorned with the trademarked work of four Hart family members, David and children, Jake, 23, Chloe, 21 and Harrison (Harry), 17 – this creative clan is a colourful cast. I’m catching up with David Hart and his glamorous wife Christine following their recent three-month art tour of the US, from the favoured bright colours in New Orleans galleries to the teal and white approach of Miami artists, poised with plans to further establish David’s art presence overseas. “We managed to get David into a large gallery in Fort Lauderdale, Miami as well as his work featured exclusively in a reality TV show in Miami,” reveals Christine. The reality show, The Jones’, follows a long-term couple on their way to the altar, and eight large pieces of David’s work will feature predominately on the walls of their home during filming in Miami. The Harts have been approved for a three-year VISA, issued under the noteworthy category of ‘famous person’, and are looking to split their future between their current home in Brisbane DAVID AND CHRISTINE and America. David exhibited at the New York Art Expo in April, and will exhibit at the Hamptons in June, with a US agent expressing interest in representing him, while the Australian Government Department of International Affairs is staying in contact with the couple after the success of their recent US trip. “What we’ve done from the start, since we got married, is come up with new concepts and carry them through. That’s 92

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what we feel like we’ve done here, taking things to the next level, it’s another chapter in our story,” says Christine. “I was chatting to a local artist here on the Coast this morning. I was saying, be prepared to reinvent yourself, change things up and keep learning is really the key,” says David of the evolution of his work. The Hart family dynasty began with famed Australian artist known for expressionist painting techniques, Pro Hart, who starred in a popular Stainmaster carpet cleaning commercial, using messy foodstuffs to create his ‘Dragonfly’ masterpiece; an ad reworked to feature Harry, accompanied by a cameo from Christine. Then there’s David, Pro’s protege, whose accolades include his sought-after, vibrant depictions and conceptual works including being commissioned by Telstra to ‘live paint’ a masterpiece with gold-medal winning athletes Cathy Freeman and Geoff Huegill for the London Olympic Games. “What’s great about our family is that, and we never designed it to happen this way, they’ve all become a very big part of what we do, so Jake’s just created David’s new website, then Chloe does all the writing and promotions and Harry does our picture framing,” smiles Christine, sharing that the family also holds a strong Christian faith. During the US art trip, David wasn’t the only Hart to be inspired abroad – they were joined by Harry and Chloe, who was already in America finishing her creative writing university degree in Michigan. Now returning to Australia, David and Christine share that Chloe aims to be a novelist as well as managing a side business of editing and copywriting. Eldest son Jake, 23, is a senior graphic designer at a Brisbane company in addition to selling his art in the Hart gallery. And, “Harry finished Year 10 last year, at the moment he’s working for us and will start studying a graphic design course starting later this year just like Jake, so they are all very creative,” smiles Christine. The proud parents describe the various art styles of their talented offspring; there’s Jake’s industrial style, “modern/edgy, he does digital images so he will paint over the top of those so it’s kind of like digital art and paint,” explains David. Christine says, “Chloe started off painting like David, then she wanted to do her own style so she’s branched out, her last series she did on trees with this amazing background with colours and different techniques. “And Harry, who’s built his branding painting the dragonflies from the carpet commercial, he’s got some new ideas he wants to work on in the studio now.” profilemag.com.au

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“Be prepared to REINVENT yourself, CHANGE things up and keep LEARNING is really the key.”

JAKE, CHLOE AND HARRY

So when it comes to the Hart creativity gene, is it inherited or learnt, or perhaps a bit of both? “They were very creative, it was so natural, that they would create things out of paper, or cardboard,” says Christine of when the kids were young. “My dad showed me a few things here and there, I went down a similar line to him and then I branched out into my own thing. We just provided opportunity and then the kids discovered art for themselves – like, here’s the studio, I’m here painting, there’s paint here if you want a spare canvas,” says David. “I think another one of the key things we did with the kids is, we said you’ve got to get a diploma or degree in something other than art because you might decide down the track art is what you enjoy doing but not as a career.” Pro Hart passed away in 2006 when Harry was young, however David says that Jake and Chloe shared a close bond with him. Originally from Broken Hill in New South Wales, David and Christine met as teenagers, before moving to Brisbane first, then the Sunshine Coast in 2000. “We’ve been here in Queensland for 21 years, I follow the Broncos and the Maroons in State of Origin,” laughs David. Upon moving to the Coast, they successfully opened and ran two galleries in Mooloolaba and Noosa and David became a stalwart among art aficionados and in the industry, such as accompanying Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk on an international trade delegation through which he secured exhibitions in Asia. Yet, “People could look at our business and see fame and success and

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think, those guys don’t really know what it’s like, their business is brilliant, but we’ve had challenges,” says David. They weathered the GFC storm when the luxury item of art wasn’t a popular commodity, diversified into art-inspired homewares and published books. In late 2015, the Harts closed the Noosa gallery and relocated to Brisbane. Currently, David is painting a series on the early Colonial history of Australia, as well as writing a complementary book. Both David and Pro’s work has had significant cultural influences, and it’s this interest in the history of our nation that reflects the work of his father Pro, and something that David says he will continue to honour. “We don’t have plans to move to America permanently ... we have a very strong family history here in Australia and some great branding we would never want to walk away from,” David adds. “Jake gets married in November to a girl from Melbourne who’s training to be a teacher in art of all things, so it (the family art lineage) will continue,” smiles Christine.

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THEATRE: OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL SHINES A LIGHT ON QPAC THEATRE: The Out of the Box Festival has been entertaining and inspiring children for the last 24 years, and this month it’s set to delight once again when it returns to Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 21-28 June, 2016. As part of the only arts festival in Australia dedicated to children eight years and younger, Out of the Box Festival provides an arts-based program for both schools and the general public that allows children to express and indulge their creativity. The festival takes up all of QPAC’s theatres and spaces, as well as spanning across South Bank in collaboration with Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Museum and the State Library of Queensland. Boasting 17 world premieres, two

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Australian premieres and 18 works specifically commissioned by QPAC, the festival will play host to an exciting array of fascinating demonstrations, fantastic workshops and fabulous productions, with the overall theme ‘Shining Light Into Dark Places’ encouraging children to explore their creative side. From experiencing other cultures through the likes of the Holi Throw and Bollywood dancing, to being bedazzled by the internationally renowned Gazillion Bubble Show and the many other fun and colourful activities on oﬀer, the Out of the Box Festival will unleash your child’s inner Picasso. With demonstrations and displays following the festival’s mantra of embracing ideas out of the ordinary, the kids will be dropping the video games and picking up a paintbrush in no time.

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Treat Mum to the ultimate day out at Australia Zoo this Mother’s Day, Sunday 8 May. On arrival she will be treated to chocolates, a relaxing neck and shoulder massage (9am-11am) and a morning tea from 9am (until stocks last). Mum can also get up and kissy with a giraffe at 10.50am or an Echidna at 12.30pm in their Kiss-A-Critter competition. Meet the Sumatran Tiger cubs and watch them play in their new playpen.

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Todd McKenney is a much-loved Australian entertainer who became a household name after taking on the role of iconic Aussie performer Peter Allen in the original 1998 production of The Boy from Oz. Now he’s set to reprise that role with Todd McKenney Sings Peter Allen at The Events Centre in Caloundra on 20 May. I grew up in ... Perth, Western Australia. The first thing I do when I wake up is ... put the coffee machine on. If I could be better at anything it would be ... managing my time. I am at my happiest when ... sitting under a palm tree drinking cocktails, although I should probably say when I am on stage with my Peter Allen show! When I am not working I am ... sleeping. I wish I could … cook. My biggest fashion blunder was ... anything I wore in the ‘80s! Most people don’t know that I ... am fluent in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). When I was growing up I wanted to be ... exactly what I am now, an entertainer. I couldn’t live without ... my iPod Pro.

“My biggest FASHION BLUNDER was ... anything I wore in the ‘80s!”

My greatest achievement is ... my daughter. My most annoying habit is ... biting my nails. I laugh out loud when ... I see people fall over. My hidden talent is ... I can wiggle my ears.

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