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FEATURE with Amanda Sheehan
Random Acts of Kindness Changing the world one good deed at a time unning late for my baby daughter’s doctor’s appointment, I was struggling to find change for a parking meter in the city. Holding her in one arm and rifling through my purse with another, I must have looked about as desperate as I felt as I realised I didn’t have the correct change in my purse. Then it happened: I experienced a Random Act of Kindness‌ A total stranger stopped, read the meter and inserted the exact amount of money in the slot. I was shocked and incredibly grateful all at once. I recall blurting out a surprised “thank you.â€? That act of kindness got me out of a difficult predicament and enabled me to get to my daughter’s appointment on time. But it did so much more. That stranger’s simple act restored my faith in people and inspired me to do the same for someone else one day – which is the logic behind the Random Acts of Kindness phenomenon.
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Wired for kindness Research confirms that kind people are happier, more energetic, and enjoy better physical and mental health. They experience reduced levels of depression and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing. Studies conducted by the University of British Columbia required people with high anxiety levels to conduct six acts of kindness each week for a four-week period. At the end of the study participants reported significantly lower degrees of anxiety and social avoidance. They also reported a significant increase in their mood. Perpetrators of kindness feel justifiably empowered because their actions are directly opposing the negativity that exists in the world. The effects of kindness are so powerful that merely witnessing an act produces enough oxytocin to lower blood pressure and boost heart
health – and the benefits don’t just stop there. It seems that the positive effects of kindness are experienced by everyone who witnesses the act, accelerating their mood and their likelihood of “paying it forward.� According to Dr Sonja Lyubomirsky, Professor of Psychology at the University of California, kindness is worthwhile because it begets kindness. Helping others leads people to like you, appreciate you, to offer gratitude. It may also lead people to reciprocate in your times of need. Helping others can satisfy a basic human need for connecting with others, winning you smiles, thankfulness and valued friendship.�
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“There is no specific way for people to do kindness. Anyone, anywhere, anytime can do it.”
The Australian Kindness Movement Carl Holden, Lead Ambassador of the Australian Kindness Movement (AKM), explains that Singapore experienced the benefits of kindness after its government officially adopted kindness as a state sponsored movement some years ago.
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dropping by half, there was a notable increase in business productivity and even the road traffic flowed more easily – all because people became more kind to each other.
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Creating a positive school culture
The AKM was formed in the 1980s to help foster kindness between people in Australia. Carl’s vision is to develop local kindness groups throughout Australia, aimed at “empowering people to realise their dreams through a common base of kindness.” He encourages people to adopt kindness as their intrinsic motivation and to “see where the shift takes them. I encourage people to set up a local kindness group, or use their media skills and contacts to generate more publicity for performing kind acts and fostering kindness.” Carl says kindness is a choice and opportunities for kindness are open to anyone.
A.B. Paterson College at Arundel on the Gold Coast has taken practical steps to acknowledge and promote kindness by developing its own Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Committee. Co-ordinator Jessica Wu explains. “If a student sees someone else doing a random act of kindness such as showing a new student around or helping with homework, they send an email to RAK with the details. The RAK Committee writes cards to the nominated person and delivers it to them; it’s a nice way of saying thank you and recognising their kindness and generosity.” Jessica believes that one of the highlights of her involvement with the RAK Committee has been hearing about all of the kind deeds being performed at her school. “It’s really nice to see everyone doing nice things for each other.”
birthday. “We had no suggestions for our family and friends who begged for an idea.” It was in this context that the idea of having a random acts of kindness day in honour of her son was born. “Instead of buying presents that our JJ wouldn’t get excited about, I wanted to spread some love around,” Mique explains. What unfolded was a day in which her family and friends joined to perform hundreds of random acts of kindness in JJ’s name, with overwhelming results. “Not only did our acts of kindness help the strangers we served, the joy we experienced on the giving end was indescribable. I learned a lot about stepping out of my comfort zone, looking for people in need and doing things without expectations, just because.”
Celebrate a birthday with kindness A few years ago, author Mique Provost couldn’t decide what to give her 13-year-old son for his
Acts of Kindness Ideas From Make & Share Random Acts of Kindness by Mique Provost
1. Give a compliment to someone in line at the shop. 2. Pay for someone behind you at the drivethrough. 3. Deliver food to a homeless shelter. 4. Let someone go in front of you in a line. 5. Give someone your parking spot. Have you experienced a random act of kindness or performed one yourself? Share with us at editor@southcitybulletin.com.au or on South City Bulletin Facebook
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FASHION with Carly Vidal-Wallace
Pastels, Florals and Lace
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STYLING with Moana Robinson
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The perfect combination for a corporate wardrobe ana Jackson came to the door of her light, airy home in the leafy suburb of Mount Ommaney in warm, green-coloured, slim-fitting pants with a top that toned in perfectly – a great indication that this experienced Executive Assistant already had a good idea of the right style and colours to suit her colouring and shape. Still, she was looking forward to a day of defining her style personality and colour swatches and sorting her wardrobe
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Style Personality Assessment no surprise Dana’s role as an Executive Assistant is challenging and rewarding. She enjoys the responsibility of her career and needs to dress professionally. Her wardrobe consists mainly of beautiful clothes that already complement her colouring and body shape, which we discovered after a colour and style analysis.
A Style Personality Assessment showed Dana to be a “Classic Elegant”, which was evident in her choice of clothing and accessories to date. As a slim “X” Shape Dana can wear a lot of clothes that are formfitting with smooth lines. She likes to wear simple elegant dresses and prefers shopping at Saba and David Jones due to their wide range of quality clothing. Dana does like to dress conservatively for work and is conscious of not dressing in too much of a “sexy” manner.
Hairstyles and colour selection With Dana’s oval face her current hairstyle suits perfectly, and although she used to be a quite dark brunette years ago, the swatch chosen now comprises of warm and subdued colours. The colours are not harsh and neither are the light pastels. The colours have a depth to them with soft neutral undertones in between cool and warm.
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FROM THE EXPERTS MARKETING with JB Wu
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A client is in a children’s clothing business. She has been using her Facebook page actively to promote the business, placing Facebook adverts regularly. During a conversation she complained that the response from Facebook ads has not met expectations. Knowing her business is positioned as high-end and boutique kids fashion wear I said, “You have to narrow down to a very specific audience set.” She was surprised to learn that apart from setting location, gender and age group, she can also include target criteria such as parents with a specific age group of children (e.g. 2–12 years old), with a specific income range or net wealth, and people showing interest in fashion/clothing who have a pattern of shopping online in specific categories. This knowledge opened up a whole new range of possibilities for the client to really zoom in on people that are likely to be her clients, and promote
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her products specifically to various occasions and subgroups of clientele. Targeting a tightly selected group of audience has made her consider seriously what message to send to her potential clients, which in turn gives her better returns for spending less to reach a similar amount of people.
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HEADACHES & MIGRAINES with Bertrand Doeuk
Award-winning headache & migraine results Congratulations Team! This month I wish to congratulate and thank my team at the Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic™ for supporting me and my vision, which culminated in being awarded the 2016 Lord Mayor Multicultural Young Business Person of the Year Award. The award was offered in recognition of our success and outstanding services in the treatment and management of headaches and migraines and was presented by Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Graham Quirk. I truly felt honoured when accepting the award. It’s an absolute privilege to be recognised for the hard work that has been accomplished in helping the community of Brisbane with those who suffer from chronic headaches and migraines. My team and I have successfully treated and managed simple to complex migraine cases. Cases
such as those with a 40-year history of migraines, who are on numerous amounts of migraine medications, have tried all other possible treatment from conservative to surgical intervention, have responded well to the treatment at the Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic™. The success of our treatment is due to the latest research and findings of migraine causes and treatment efficacy. The best part of the treatment is that it is drug-free, surgical-free, completely safe and non-invasive. With an expected 3 million migraine sufferers in Australia, my vision and our clinic’s goal is to help treat and solve one migraine sufferer at a time. For further information on an award-winning clinic with proven results contact the team at the Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic™.
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Retirement living with Chiou See Anderson
Five good friends
Elements Retirement Village will turn six years old in early September. Over this period of time, almost 100 residents have made the decision to call Elements home. For almost all of our residents, this move signifies both an exciting and a daunting part of their lives as they embrace a warm and friendly community whilst leaving behind neighbours they may have known for upwards of 50 years.
ne of the most fascinating privileges of owning and running a retirement village is the opportunity to witness the transformation of a client to that of a resident. Some people make the decision to move into a community swiftly whilst others consult their families and friends extensively before finally arriving at a decision. From experience, clients over the age of 75 years tend to seek more advice and support from their family network and future care needs often form a big part of the equation. I have further observed that a person’s social wellbeing, present and future, is often ignored. We all know how good friends can halve your problems and double your joy. According to an anthropologist from Oxford University, Dr Robin
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Dunbar, the size of our brain is a predictor of the number of friends we have in our social sphere. Dr Dunbar goes on to say that humans are capable of up to 150 friends, made up of five very close friends, 10 close friends, 35 closer acquaintances and 100 acquaintances. In further exploring the theory of having five very close friends, we should first identify what attributes make a good friend. Being caring, nonjudgmental, supportive, trustworthy and loyal are must-have characteristics whilst the ability to smile, laugh and cry with, and providing hugs, are important physical qualities. Lastly, probably the most important ingredient of all is to actually be there. To make time for your mates and be present. At Elements, I have seen so many new friendships made and as time goes on, they have
developed and bloomed into the nicest showcases of human kindness. Our residents enjoy many social activities and some even go on cruises or travel interstate and overseas in groups. I have also seen them support one another with meals and company when ailments besiege their friends. Recently, a group of lady residents started a daily afternoon walk in the adjoining Daisy Hill Forest and this group is getting larger and rowdier by the day. The flush on their cheeks and the wide smiles on their faces when they return to the village tell me that this activity has become more an exercise of the soul than of the body. Conversely, the men at Elements have taken to doing street laps as they observe
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and comment on the many interesting construction activities taking place in the village. Friends and friendships tend to wax and wane as we progress through different stages of our lives. When careers and parenthood take priority, it is not surprising to have only a couple of very close friends and more family members around you. In our third age, financial and career freedom allows us to indulge in the pleasure of simply “hanging out” and “being there”. Living in a village is living amongst friends, and this can only make you live longer, healthier and happier. Phone
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FROM THE EXPERTS PSYCHIATRIST with Dr Aneal Jamal
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energy drinks as well as tea and coffee. It is important that psychiatrists enquire about caffeine intake when assessing patients.
WINDOW FURNISHINGS with Jarad Drysdale
Recommendations
Can what I eat affect the way I feel? I’m asked this question a lot by my patients. It is well known that our Western diet is high in refined sugar and saturated fats. The issue is whether this diet is detrimental to our mental health. Particular studies over the last few years have suggested that a high intake of fruits, vegetables, fish and wholegrains may be associated with reducing the risk of depression. The studies also suggested that changing to the Mediterranean diet has been linked to a lower risk of depression. The Mediterranean diet is rich in plant-based foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, beans, nuts and olive oil, and focuses on reducing the consumption of red meat, salt and saturated fats. Another area of focus is caffeine intake. Increased caffeine consumption has been associated with exacerbation of anxiety and sleep disorders. Unfortunately, it is not widely known that caffeine is present in a variety of soft and
• Anxiety sufferers should reduce their daily consumption of tea and coffee. Try decaffeinated options, particularly prior to going to bed. • Limit the intake of refined sugar and processed foods. • Adopt a more Mediterranean-style diet with a reduction in saturated fats e.g. butter, fatty meats, cream and other dairy products. Try the above options for a few weeks to see if you do indeed benefit from the change. I would welcome your feedback.
Is your home safe and secure? What extra steps can you take to protect your family? The benefits of home window tinting go way beyond heat reduction and looking stylish. Window tint can reduce the risk of: HUMAN IMPACT: Window film significantly reduces the risk of injury (e.g. kids running into glass doors or branches going through windows) due to the inherent nature of the film to hold broken shards of glass together.
• Reduce fading of furniture – by 67% on average. Privacy invasion: Installing frosted film on your bathroom window or front door and mirrored film in your bedroom can give privacy and peace of mind. Frosted film lets light through, but you can’t see through it. Mirrored film lets you see out from the inside but not in from the outside during the daytime. Of course, at night time with the lights on you can see in. Black films can also achieve this effect to a certain extent. Will tint be too dark in my home? I provide a huge range of films, from completely clear to total black. If you would like some free samples, a free quote or to learn more please contact me.
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CHRISTMAS IN EUROPE
Beat the summer heat and make Christmas EXTRA special Dreaming of a cool Christmas? Imagine cruising the Rhine and Danube on an Advent River Cruise or touring Europe’s magical cities with a Christmas Winter Holiday City Package.
Discover these opportunities and more
FREE Information and Film Night with Chip Popescu of Eastern Eurotours
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LEISURE with Wendy Millgate
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he roll-out of the TA2 purpose-built racing car, and the new TA2 racing series managed by Australian TransAm, is opening up TA racing to a whole new generation of racers. Australian Trans-Am racing has been open to traditional 2-door, 4-seat, rear wheel drive, V8 powered American production vehicles built from 1963–1974 – the TAs. While the original TAs were often built by the racing car enthusiast, the new TA2s ‘modern muscle cars’ are custom-built in the US and land here, ready to go. The TA2 cars designed for Australia are the first in the world to use the Australian manufactured PWR engine coolant racing radiators and engine oil coolers and come in a choice of Ford, Chrysler or Chev bodies. TA Racing Australia says “the TA2 is a muchneeded class here in Australia – these are modern, high powered purpose-built racing cars without the price tag of a Supercar.”
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Craig Harris’s TA2
Racing bringing the ‘boys’ together Enticed by the TA2, local racer and businessman, Craig Harris, returned to the track after retiring from racing in a number of categories some years ago. Now managing the Australian Trans-AM TA2 Series, Craig drives a Gen 6 Mustang, the first TA2 Gen 6 ever built. He says the TA2 has also drawn his teenage sons’ interest, who were a major reason for returning to racing.
Local Lions Club celebrates 50 years Almost 100 members and friends of the Lions Club of Camp Hill Carindale marked the club’s 50-year anniversary at a gala celebration dinner on Saturday 6 August at Upper Mt Gravatt’s Newnham Hotel, which linked the golden years of Lionism to the golden years of Hollywood. Lyndon Kurth, the club’s 51st President and a long-term Carindale resident, said members were proud of the club’s contribution over the last 50 years to help people in need in the local community and beyond. “I particularly commend previous management committees for maintaining a sustainable and effective local club over the last 50 years,” Mr Kurth said. In 2015, the club raised significant funds to support various community initiatives including drought relief activities in south-western Queensland; Community Friends, a group that provides food and support to people experiencing homelessness; youth projects that develop leadership and resilience in high school students; sight projects that recycle spectacles to aid those in need; and numerous medical research projects.
The club meets every second and fourth Monday Moreton Bay Sports Club 17 Boundary St,Tingalpa
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“My sons wanted me to race again and be part of the team. They are now my pit crew and itching to get into the driver’s seat,” says Craig. Head of Australian Trans-Am, John English, agrees that car racing in general is a way of building family bonds. “My son Sean is driving a 5 litre Mustang in TA, kindly given to him to drive and maintain by a supporter, while I drive a 6 litre Pontiac Firebird in the series,” says John. The TAs will travel to Sydney Motorsport Park for the annual “Muscle Car Masters” event this year in late October where three TA2 cars will be on show to let the fans see what the new generation cars are all about. Both groups (TA and TA2) will be racing at Qld Raceway on the 15/16 of October. The Race circuit is located at the end of Champions Way in the Willowbank Motor sport complex.
$2000 up for grabs for Qld young writers! State Library of Queensland’s (SLQ) annual Young Writers Award is open once again, with $2000 on offer for the budding author that wins first prize. State Librarian and CEO Sonia Cooper said the award was part of SLQ’s commitment to share the stories of Queenslanders — whether historical and personal or fictional and imaginative. “This annual competition helps young writers to find their own voice and contribute to the diverse story of our state,” Mrs Cooper said. “Through the Young Writers Award, we aim to provide the winners with the confidence in their abilities and industry exposure to successfully pursue their career aspirations.” The competition has two categories for Queensland residents: 15 to 17 years (1500 words) – $2000 prize money 18 to 25 years (2500 words) – Apple iPad Air 2 prize
Runners up and highly commended entrants receive a variety of prizes including prize money, digital tablets, gift vouchers and book packs. All prize winners receive a 12-month youth membership to Queensland Writers Centre. Entries close at 5pm on Friday 30 September. www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/awards
John Paul College - Celebrating Excellence John Paul College is a leading co-educational day (Kindergarten - Year 12) and boarding (Years 7 - 12) school south of Brisbane. We welcome students from rural and regional communities, neighbouring states and countries to the John Paul College Family, creating a global village which is the heart of our school. We congratulate the following students and past students on their recent achievements.
Excellence in Innovation Taj Pabari The College Vice-Captain has been nominated for the Young Australian of the Year Award. His company, 56 Creations, produces kits for the private and non-profit sectors that allow childr to build their own tablets. children
Excellence in the Performing Arts Emma Cobb and Sophie Moman The dynamic duo featured in the Brisbane season of The Sound of Music playing the roles of Louisa (Sophie) and Brigitta (Emma). Further congratulations to Emma who won the role of Hortensia in Matilda the Musical which opens at QPAC in November.
OPEN DAY
Dami Im (2005) Dami shot to fame as winner of X-Factor (Australia) in 2013. In May she represented Australia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with The Sound Of Silence. Dami went on to claim the runner-up title.
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Excellence in Sport Bridey Condren, Sarahpheinna Woulf and Brianna Gregory-Johnson The girls were recently announced as members of the Australian Future Diamonds squad and attended a four day camp in Canberra with Australia’s elite netballers.
Our Rio Olympians O The College community will cheer on five past students at the Rio Olympic Games: Mitc Larkin (2010 - swimming), Keryn McMaster (2010 - swimming), Genevieve Mitch LaCaze (2006 - athletics), Mick Downer (1994 - Technical Assistant Coach with the Australian Boomers) and Georgia Ridler (1992 - Lead Team Psychologist with the Dolphins Swimming team).
All I can be
Day (K-12) and Boarding (7-12) co-educational school
John Paul Drive, Daisy Hill, Qld 4127 Australia Phone: +61 7 3826 3333 Email: registrar@jpc.qld.edu.au (PYP/DP) CRICOS 00500B
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HOLIDAY ESCAPES with Vicki Smith
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort An underwater adventure
f you want an experience you’re likely to remember for a lifetime, take a dip into the crystal clear waters of Lady Elliot Island. Down below you’ll find a world bursting with intricate patterns and amazing marine life. For photographic nuts like us, Lady Elliot put on a spectacular show. Lady Elliot Island is located some 80 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg, Queensland, and is the closest World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef island to Brisbane. The best part is that it’s a true coral cove, meaning that there’s no sand to get stuck between your toes, just crunchy coral.
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Coral, colours sand clams The 5-day trip was all about photography and exploring the underwater world. On arrival by plane we grabbed our underwater cameras and walked across the beach to the eastern lagoon. Within minutes we were seeing and swimming alongside turtles. Each day we were either snorkelling or scuba diving, marvelling at the
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diverse array of marine life including turtles, colourful fish darting in and out of the coral, vast coral gardens, giant clams opening and closing while showing off their colour spectrum, and of course, the brilliant blue starfish draping themselves over the coral beds. Out of the water was equally rewarding. Sunsets and then star-gazing. The early morning
sky gradually lighting up the island – the time to just sit and relax without phones, emails and the bustle of life. It’s hard to tally up the hours we spent in the water over that five-day period. Choosing a highlight is almost impossible. The experience was one extraordinary shared adventure that profoundly affected the whole group.
About the writer Vicki Smith is a photographer who is passionate about the beauty of the landscape and underwater world. She lives and works on the Gold Coast. With three friends, she shares a love of travel, hence Champagne Travellers, committed to seeking out awesome destinations.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & TRAINING with Amanda manda Sheehan
Champagne Travellers The Champagne Travellers are four Gold Coast girls who love travelling and exploring new locations. We get together to take regular “Digital Detoxes” from the busy lives we all lead, adventuring, taking beautiful photos and sharing our stories via social media (Instagram, Facebook & Twitter) and our blog. We encourage others to follow in our footsteps by providing inspiring images, destination information and itineraries. For more information about Champagne Travellers and how we can value-add your travel experience, check the links below. www.champagnetravellers.com Instagram: MandyMartin@amartin183 MartineJohnson@digitaldaydreams JulesIngall@julesingall VickiSmith@mrs_vicstar
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Artful education Why it’s important for all ages The urge to paint, draw and create is seemingly primal. Children the world over are drawn to crayons and paper, and the desire to create artworks of their own appears to be as instinctual as learning to crawl and walk. However, art is much more than a fun outlet for children, and the benefits form a very significant part of childhood development. Preparing children’s minds for adulthood Author of award-winning art activity books for children, Mary Ann F. Kohl, explains that exposure to art and creativity benefits children in numerous ways. “The importance of art goes beyond creativity, beyond exploration and well beyond fun. An artful life trains the brain to work at finding alternatives and choices, solving problems and testing answers, and bypassing the
known or accepted way of doing things to find new ways. An artful life will open the mind of a child and pave the way to becoming an adult who can think about and even create options.” Mary says we need people with creative minds to keep society forming and reforming in positive ways. In her book, The Artful Parent, author Jean Van’t Hul explains other advantages of providing an artful environment for children to grow: 1. Art encourages growth of neural connections by engaging all five senses simultaneously. 2. Art builds fine motor skills as children hold paintbrushes, cut with scissors or master a glue stick. 3. Scribbling is a precursor to writing. What may look like random scrawl is actually valuable because children are learning to hold a pencil or crayon and control its movement. 4. Art develops problem-solving abilities. Art is all about making choices, examining results, making changes and continuing until you are satisfied with your end result.
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5. Art helps kids understand themselves and their world by offering a safe means of self-expression. “When we encourage children to explore art, we encourage them to master themselves, their bodies, and a variety of tools and techniques”. 6. Art helps kids connect with each other and the world around them.
Making art a habit Jean believes that no matter how busy or time poor modern families have become, making time for art wherever possible should be a priority. She recommends that even “squeezing in” fifteen minutes a day is a good place to start. “When you are busy with housework, meal prep or work-athome tasks, it may be a good time to set up a low key art activity that doesn’t require your involvement such as playdough, drawing, stickers or collage. By creating a simple, dedicated art space stocked with basic materials, you create the opportunity for your child to add art to her own day whenever the mood strikes.” Making time for art is a habit that can benefit all ages. Art therapy is used to treat psychological disorders and improve mental health. The American Art Therapy Association describes it as a process which “helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behaviour, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight”. Art therapy is useful in a broad range of circumstances, including children with learning disabilities, adults experiencing severe stress or anyone who has experienced a traumatic event.
Runcorn High to hold arts showcase
IMAGE NATION Runcorn State High School will present Image Nation. Imagination, creativity and interactivity will inspire and enthral audiences throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Image Nation is Runcorn High’s Arts event of the year, with the event showcasing Visual Art; Film, Television and New Media; Dance; Drama and Music in a fun and festive atmosphere. There will also be a guest performance from internationally renowned percussionist Dr Grant Collins! Exhibitions, interactive displays and performances will be held in and around the school Hall with the event commencing at 5 pm. Like the Runcorn SHS Facebook page for updates as we draw nearer to the event!
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Time : 5pm to 9pm Place : Runcorn State High School, 132 Hill Road, Runcorn Tickets : Available for purchase at the event ($12 family • $5 adult • $2.50 concession)
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COMMUNITY
HEALTH AND FITNESS with Cameron Corish
Southside festival is on!
Organic food
Multicap celebrates Disability Action Week with a fun, inclusive day out for the family ulticap, a leading disability service provider, will celebrate the commencement of Disability Action Week with the 10th Anniversary Southside Festival, through which they also hope to raise awareness about people with disability within the local community in an entertaining and inviting way. People who come along to the Southside Festival will be entertained by a large variety of local performers. Multicap’s very own Southside Singers head the lineup and will be supported by traditional Indian and Korean dancers and interactive Zumba and Latin dancing displays. There will be something for everyone with food stalls, information booths and a petting zoo. The fun kicks off at 10am with an assortment of family-friendly activities. Entry is free. CEO of Multicap Joanne Jessop says, “We are very proud of our Southside Festival. It is now in its tenth year and always provides an opportunity for a family day out for people of all abilities. The festival is a community celebration that gives
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Is it that much better?
he organic products industry is booming and is now worth 1.8-Billion-dollars in Australia. With well-known media personalities like Pete Evans supporting the September 2016 Organic Awareness Month, what are Organic Foods and are they really that much better for us?
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everyone the chance to take a glimpse into the variety of opportunities Multicap provides.” Representatives from Multicap will be present to answer any questions from members of the community.
The three most common understandings of organic products are that they are chemical free, additive fee and environmentally friendly. They are also generally cruelty free, non-Genetically Modified, pasture fed, socially responsible, sustainably fished, biodiversity friendly and of course grown free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, hormones and antibiotics. To offer consumers a level of confidence, each organic product needs to go through a strident certification process. So always look for the Certified labels or logos. (see online)
Benefits of going organic While there is always debate, scientific evidence is increasingly pointing towards the positive health
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iggers Services Club are excited to announce tickets are now on sale for the “$10,000 Mega Bingo Bonanza! Bingo packages can be purchased during Bingo sessions or at reception. This event is very popular, so to avoid disappointment buy your tickets now. There’s various packages which range from $50 to $300, all of which include massive discounts of up to 30%, special bingo vouchers, café vouchers and dabbers. Doors open on Saturday October 1st at 10am, pre-sold tickets need to be collected by 12.45pm and Eyes Down is at 1.30pm. Bingo Bonanza event goers will enjoy complimentary hot food, cake, tea, coffee, raffles and a fun morning out with thousands of dollars in prize money! A special Quickie Breakfast is available for bingo players for
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only $4. Relish Restaurant will be open at break time for snacks and lunch. Space is strictly limited and only 100x Playmates are available. Reserve your spot now! Only pre-purchased ticket holders will receive discounts and vouchers. Elite and Premium package buyers jump the queue and don’t have to wait in line on the day.
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BUSINESS
Headache to no headache: Winner! 2016 Multicultural Young Business Person of the Year
ertrand Doeuk, founder of two Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinics™, was recently awarded the 2016 Nick Xynias Multicultural Young Business Person of the Year Award by Lord Mayor Graham Quirk in recognition of his success in the treatment and management of headaches and migraines.
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Migrant parents an inspiration In his acceptance speech at the 2016 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Dinner and Awards in July, Bertrand attributed his success to the examples of his parents who overcame difficulties with hard work and gratitude. His parents, while of Chinese decent, were poor farmers without education in Cambodia. When the Cambodian Civil War broke out, and millions were massacred, both of his parents (who had not yet met) escaped and eventually migrated to France, sadly leaving some family members behind to be murdered. His parents met while both working in a restaurant, and it was there Bertrand’s father’s ethics of working hard, and well, were recognised.
“My father worked so hard as a dishwasher that his hands were badly injured from the hot water and harsh soap. His boss recognised his work ethics and promoted him to chef, then head chef and finally restaurant manager,� said Bertrand. Bertrand’s parents saved enough to open their own restaurant and then, after 15 years, they moved the entire family to Australia. There they continued to do what they knew best – farming vegetables.
Values and gratitude inspire success Bertrand explained that his parents constantly explained to their children how lucky they were to be living in Australia and to receive an education. “My parents could not be anymore prouder to see how well and successful their children have become. I attribute my success to their mentorship, guidance and support,� says Bertrand. Bertrand’s
September Business Breakfast Meeting The Chamber’s AGM will be held at the September Business Breakfast Meeting. Opportunities are available for members to display their businesses in a “Mini Expoâ€? format. • Have your own display table • Display your merchandise material • Advertise your business for free to members and guests • Review other local businesses To book a table, please email kim@petcity.com.au Table bookings required by Friday, 16 September, 2016. Date: Wednesday, 21 Sep 2016 | 6:45 am - 8:30 am Newnham Hotel, 516 Newnham Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt Enquiries: admin@southsidechamber.org.au or 0409 340 991 Register by Monday, 19 September, 2016 www.southsidechamber.org.au/events All are welcome.
brother Norbert is a Urological specialist and his sister Celine a GP. For solutions to your headache and migraine symptoms, feel free to contact the team at The Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic™. Clinic 1: 47 Pinelands Road, Sunnybank Hills Clinic 2: Suite 4, 485 Boundary Street, Spring Hill P: 1800 HEADACHE (1800 43 23 22 43) W: www.brisbanemigraine.com.au
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Esports The multi-million-dollar gaming phenomenon Last month, the world’s biggest video game competition took place in Seattle where sixteen teams gathered from around the world to compete for a share of over $25 million. Hundreds of thousands of fans tuned in globally to watch the Dota2 International tournament, which was streamed online and televised on ESPN. The winning team of five players took home over $11 million, the runners up won $4.4 million, and the team that came in sixteenth place (last) received over $133,000. The competition broke the record for the highest prize pool of any videogame competition ever and demonstrates the rising popularity of competitive video gaming, known as eSports. eSports has become a fascinating phenomenon and shares many similarities with traditional sporting competitions: teams have managers, sponsors, fans and competitive rivalries. Some competitions are even hosted in sporting arenas
that are designed to seat hundreds of thousands of people, as shown at the recent League of Legend’s World finals. Watching these competitions is absolutely exhilarating as passionate fans create an atmosphere that rivals many sporting grand finals. Most eSport games are team-based and much like traditional sporting teams, fans have their favourite players that have their own personal stories that fans can relate to. eSports competitions are held all over the world, even here in Brisbane! If you’re interested in seeing some live competitive video tournaments, Lansmash (https://lansmash.com/) holds events throughout the year so keep an eye on the website to find out when the next one is scheduled. CHECK ONLINE for some great video clips of the Dota2 International 2012 and more.
The Queensland Government recently announced that they would be taking steps to regulate ride-sharing services in Queensland starting September 5, essentially making Uber the world-wide personal taxi service, legal for Queenslanders. Uber is a taxi or ‘ride-sharing’ service that is operated by non-professional drivers. Users can sign up to be taxi drivers and the network connects drivers with passengers through the Uber smartphone app. Drivers are not currently required to have a taxi license or to be registered as Uber drivers with the Queensland Government (this will change next year) and all payments are made through the app using a credit card. The charge to passengers is often significantly cheaper than a regular taxi service. Users are required to register a profile for the service and at the end of each trip, both the driver and passenger are asked to rate each other. It’s a great system that allows both passengers and drivers to ensure they are comfortable with who they are travelling with. CHECK ONLINE for a guide to how Uber works and an overview of safety features.
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