A COMMUNITY SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
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to the first issue of Wrapped - Community Survival Guide for Christmas and the Holiday Festive Season. Wrapped is a community magazine, which has been developed by a talented group of individuals who are part of a Work for the Dole programme. The people involved in making this project come to life are not professional writers or graphic designers. Each contributor has, over the course of the past 6 months, gained skills within Microsoft Word, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop as part of this programme. Participants also learn other work-like skills such as meeting and exceeding expectations and deadlines, punctuality, accepting constructive criticism and also being evaluated as if it were an employment situation. We have had approximately 20 people in our activity over each week and everyone has contributed, whether it be in layout, editing, proof-reading or researching. I feel extremely lucky and proud to have been a part of this programme and have learned just as much from the participants as they have from me. We hope that you enjoy reading the issue as much as we enjoyed creating it.
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Contents “PAWS�AND THINK
OP SHOPPING
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Buying a pet for Christmas may seem like a good idea at the time, but we have to make sure that the recipient is prepared for the 10-20 year commitment.
Op shops tips to save you money this holiday season.
EMERGENCY RELIEF
Money & BUDGET
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Free (and low cost) Christmas meals for those in need Financial concessions in South Australia Food Hampers & Vouchers in South Australia Useful Places & Phone Numbers
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Makeup Tips on a budget Beat the Heat Keeping Fit on a Budget 10 Ways to save $$ this Christmas without losing the sparkle Kids Eat Free in Adelaide Budgeting tips for the millenial generation Supermarket comparisons
VOLUNTEERING Give back this holiday season and volunteer your with one of these amazing organisations.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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Gingerbread Waffles Recipe ON DVD - A Christmas Story Review A Christmas Truce New Years Resolutions Migration Museum in Adelaide Adelaide Town Hall
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Go Scrooge Yourself New Years Horoscope The Spirit of Christmas Keep Calm and Wing Chun Compact Veggie Gardening Santa’s Wonderland
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Volunteering at Christmas Christmas is about giving – not just expensive gifts for family and friends, but also your time. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to volunteer with one of the many organisations that are overburdened during the silly season?
The big picture
Doin’ it for the kids
Lots of people are willing to help those in need at Christmas, but are unsure of where to start. VolunteerSearch and Volunteering Australia (www.volunteeringaustralia. org) are two excellent websites that can steer you in the right direction. Set up like job search engines, the sites allow potential volunteers to choose the type of work, location and hours they’d like to donate to a good cause.
Most children’s charities hold fundraisers and functions around Christmas time.
It is important to keep your skills and passions in mind when offering to volunteer. A charity may be in need of an experienced bookkeeper or might be after a people-person who can help with a doorknocking fundraising appeal.
Kids who are being treated for cancer don’t stop treatment for the holidays. Ronald McDonald House Charities require volunteers all year round to support parents and children with cancer, but particularly need a helping hand from volunteers at Christmas. Whether you can donate gifts, help raise money or cook a good barbie, your time will be well spent at your local Ronald McDonald House. Every Christmas the Starlight Children’s Foundation asks Australians to become Starlight Wishgranters to help them grant once-in-a-lifetime Starlight Wishes for seriously ill children. The programs are designed to bring some relief to children and their families by raising their spirits and making them happy. Starlight has many opportunities for volunteers at Christmas and throughout the year. www.starlight .org.au
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Food for the soul A helping hand St Vinnie’s isn’t just good for picking up vintage bargains. Each year, the St Vincent De Paul Society assists tens of thousands of underprivileged families, particularly at Christmas time. The charity requires donations of money and clothing for their Christmas Appeal, but they also require volunteers to sort these items and deliver them.
Soup kitchens offer meals for the needy every day of the year. Christmas is no exception. Contact your local Rotary Club to get involved in feeding the hungry on Christmas Day – they are usually involved with running the soup kitchens in their district.
The Hutt Street Centre will be open as usual during the holiday season and will be offering Christmas Breakfast and lunch to those in need. 258 Hutt Street, Adelaide. Hutt St Centre relies on the commitment of volunteers throughout the year to assist with the provision of services to people who are homeless, in a variety of roles and in different areas of the Centre.
Meals on Wheels deliver meals daily to people who can’t leave their homes. The program runs all over Australia so you’re guaranteed to find a meal run in your area. If you have a car and a driver’s licence, why not volunteer to bring food and some Christmas cheer to people in your area?
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businessmen decided to deliver toys to orphans on Christmas Eve. Even now, the Smith Family distributes tens of thousands of book and gift packs to needy families each year. These hampers are delivered and packed by volunteers. To apply for a volunteering opportunity with the Smith Family visit www. thesmithfamily.com.au
Fred’s Van (run through the St Vincent De Paul Society)provides comfort and a warm, nutritious meal for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and marginalisation. Operating from eight sites across Adelaide and two regional sites in Port Lincoln and Port Pirie, this emergency service is delivered by the work and commitment of more than 550 volunteers. How you can help You can donate: Goods – if you think you can help donate food and/or blankets Time – to find out about volunteer opportunities with food preparation and service Funds– it costs approximately $6 to provide a meal from Fred’s Van, for more information on all of these options please contact the Fred’s Van coordinator on 08 8112 8720
Remember your neighbour Charities aren’t the only organisations that could use an extra pair of hands at Christmas time. Your local hospital, nursing home or YMCA might require someone to wear a Santa suit or need an able-bodied person with a ladder to drape tinsel from the ceiling to bring some festive cheer to the building. Hospital or nursing home patients, particularly those without any family, would appreciate someone to chat to on Christmas morning. Volunteering doesn’t have to involve elaborate worldwide campaigns. Sometimes making one person smile constitutes a job well done. Remember to pop next door to make sure your neighbours are OK and wish them a Merry Christmas!
According to Australia Bureau of Statistics figures released in July 2010, 36 per cent of Australian adults volunteer each year; this equates to around 6.1 million people who are giving their time. Volunteering is sure to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, but you will also be building your career prospects as you get into the spirit of giving. Volunteer work looks excellent on your resume. Employers will recognise that you’re a compassionate person who uses their initiative and has a wellattuned social conscience. And remember, when it comes to generosity, what goes around comes around.
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Free Christmas Meals
(or low cost)
Christmas can be tough if you don’t have people to celebrate with or somewhere to go so we have listed a few organisations that are putting on free (or low cost) Christmas meals for those in need. SALVOS GOLDEN GROVE - FREE Location: Corner of Wynn Vale Ph: 8289 4784 *Bookings essential
& Endeavour Drive
SALVOS UNLEY - FREE Location: 70 Marion Street, Unley SA Ph: 82712839 Carols from 10:30am and seating from 11:30am * Bookings essential PARAFIELD GARDENS COMMUNITY CLUB - FREE Location: 65 Shepherdson Road, Parafield Gardens Ph: 8281 7898 **Lunch from 12:00 * Bookings essential ST LUKES ANGLICAN CHURCH- FREE Location: 35 Whitmore Square, Adelaide SA Ph: 8231 4149 **Lunch from 12:00 MARION LIFE - $5.00 PER PLATE Location: 887 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park Ph: 8277 0304 Christmas Lunch at 12:00pm *Bookings essential and $5.00 payment required upon booking HUTT STREET CENTRE - FREE Location: 258 Hutt Street Ph: 8418 2500 Breakfast 7:15am-8:30am Lunch 11:30am-12:45pm * Bookings essential Page 11 | Dec 2016 | Wrapped
TIPS FOR $$$SAVING$$$ & BARGAIN HUNTING AT CHRISTMAS BY KIRSTY JACOBSEN
As Christmas rolls around in December, no matter what your budget is, we all like to find ways of not spending so much money at Christmas and saving a couple of dollars here and there. So why not visit your local Op Shop in the lead up to Christmas and you never know what treasures you will find and you may be pleasantly surprised at how much money you may actually save!
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eople seem to shy away from Op Shops for a number of reasons. People often feel that they carry nothing but junk, or are dark, dingy, dirty, and depressing. While this may be the case with some Op Shops, you will find that most are fairly clean and tidy stores that weed out the broken, filthy, and otherwise unusable stock prior to it being put on the sales floor. I’m a volunteer at a Save the Children Op Shop, and I assure you for the size of our shop, many bargains, hidden treasures and fantastic gift ideas can be found. Here’s a little bit you may not know about Save the Children.
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Eglantyne Jebb, a teacher, and a sociologist founded Save the Children in 1919. “We cannot leave defenseless children anywhere exposed to ruin – moral or physical. We cannot run the risk that they should weep, starve, despair and die, with never a hand stretched out to them.” Save the Children works around the world to protect children from abuse and neglect, providing access to healthcare and education and to assist children in times of emergency. Save the Children Australia implements programs in 31 countries around the world, these programs range from the Playscheme
program which provides early childhood learning for disadvantaged children in Australia to protecting children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Laos by strengthening child protection systems. Please visit www.savethechildren.org.au to find out more about the work that Save the Children do worldwide. The thought of shopping in an Op Shop for Christmas presents may not be an everyday event for most people, however, for the amount of Op Shops that are around and the range of items you can find, you are sure to find something for yourself or friends and family.
TIPS 1. Because Op Shop staff have a lot
of stock to sort through and not a lot of time, clothes can end up in odd places. A thorough treasure hunt should involve searching all sections of a charity shop – childrenswear, menswear, and womenswear. Other sections include manchester, library, bric-a-brac, arts and craft, kitchenware and jewelry.
2. Grab a bargain when you see it!
Great buys won’t hang around for long and every keen op shopper knows the heartbreak of thinking they’ll go back for something only to find it has been snapped up by another eagle-eyed treasure-seeker.
Op-shopping is good for a lot of things. Apart from helping the environment, supporting charities and local businesses; a spot of thriftshopping will also give you a huge retail therapy high, at a low cost! Whether you are looking for a unique outfit, a costume some or cheap items to redecorate your home with, Op Shops will always have an interesting array of choice. Go on and give op shopping a go, not only will you enjoy yourself but you will also save some precious dollars to put towards something else. Maybe treat yourself with the money you save. For a very comprehensive list of Op Shops visit www.OpShop.org Happy Op Shopping and have yourself a Merry Christmas!!!
3. Know the specials of the Op Shops
you frequent. Most Op Shops have sales on different colored tickets each month, general half price weeks acknowledging events like ‘Anti-Poverty Week’ and most have $1 racks at the front of the store.
4. Be nice and pleasant towards the
staff as they are generally volunteers who give their time freely.
5. Know what you want or need before
you go Op shopping, and if there’s something, in particular, you need don’t be afraid to ask a staff member.
6. Don’t be afraid to leave empty-
handed. You can always come back again and the stock will have most likely changed by the time you go back.
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HOLIDAY TREATS
Gingerbread Waffles Total Time: 18 min Prep Time: 8 min
Servings: 4 (4 section) waffles, 16 pieces, up to 8 servings
Cook Time: 10 min Skill Level: Easy Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/gingerbread-waffles-recipe.html?oc=linkback
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Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter, plus some to butter the iron Syrup, whipped cream or fresh fruits for topping, to pass at table
Directions The first step is to preheat the waffle iron. While that’s heating up combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Next in a medium bowl, the beat eggs and brown sugar together until they are fluffy.
Recipe courtesy of : Rachael Ray
After that beat in the pumpkin, milk, molasses and melted butter.
Show: 30 Minute Meals
Stir the wet mixture into dry until it becomes moist. Do not over-stir the waffle batter.
Episode: Holiday in a Hurry
Finally brush the iron with a little melted butter so the mixture does not stick then cook 4 waffles, 4 sections each. Once they are ready you can serve with your toppings of choice.
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ON DVD
A Christmas Story has become a must-see holiday classic. It really gets what it means to be a kid at Christmas.
“You don’t want one of those. You’ll shoot your eye out!”
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Christmas Story focuses on one central character, fifth grader Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) and his quest to receive a Daisy Brand Red-Ryder BB rifle for Christmas, although I don’t think he realizes he could put an eye out with one of those things… Thwarting Ralphie at every turn are his mother (Melinda Dillon) and father (Darren McGavin) who seem absolutely oblivious to their young son’s dream. Unable to come right out and say what he wants, Ralphie drops subtle hints around the house such as placing
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clipped-out magazine ads for the gun in his parents’ nightstand reading material. When prodded for his true Christmas wish, Ralphie blurts out that he wants a Daisy Brand Red-Ryder BB gun, but his mother’s only reply is, “You don’t want one of those. You’ll shoot your eye out!” A Christmas Story is filled with memorable scenes and highlights that have helped build a cult following around the life of a young boy obsessed with Christmas who is surrounded by a varied cast eccentric friends
and family members. When Ralphie’s father beams with pride at his ability to win a newspaper contest, his proudly displays his prize in the front window of the family home, a three-foot lamp with a woman’s long, stocking-covered leg as its base. Embarrassed, Ralphie’s mother “accidentally” breaks it, sparking a war of words with her husband. Meanwhile, Ralphie dreams of saving the whole family with his Red-Ryder BB gun, thus earning the family’s undying gratitude. One of the best sequences in the film involves a family trip to the local department store, where Ralphie and his little brother Randy meet with the store Santa Clause near closing time. Following a long, extended wait to reach the front of the line to see Santa, Ralphie is so brimming with anticipation to tell Santa what he wants that he can’t speak. So, Santa convinces Ralphie that he wants a football. But before Santa’s helper can push Ralphie down the North Pole slide, Ralphie blurts out his true wish, only to hear Santa’s reply, “You’ll shoot your eye out with that, kid!” One of the best Christmas comedies ever made, although few come close to National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story is a memorable holiday classic the entire family can enjoy. Much like It’s A Wonderful Life, the film has only grown in popularity in the years since its release. the timeless nature of its subject matter lends itself well to annual holiday viewing, and it remains one of a handful of “must see” films for the Christmas season.
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY
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MAKEUP TIPS MAKEUP ONON A A BUDGET TIPS BUDGET
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e all want to look great and feel great about ourselves, but that doesn’t mean we have to break the bank. Not that there is anything wrong with being our naturally beautiful selves, but who doesn’t love to put on a bit of makeup and pamper themselves sometimes!? With all of the hype on social media, and advertising it’s easy to be sucked in to wanting to try out these raved about beauty products, but seriously who has $120 to spend on a foundation? Here are some tips to help you pull off high-end makeup looks without breaking the bank.
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HIGH END DOESN’T MEAN HIGH QUALITY We tend to assume a product is better, if it’s expensive, or “high end” this is not always the case! Price does not always determine quality! That luxurious packaging and bonus applicator all adds up! A lot of the time, you are spending extra money for the “brand,” not the quality. Unless you are going to flash your Urban Decay eye shadows at parties, then save the money.
PRIORITIZE YOUR SPENDING Decide what is worth personally splurging on and what is worth saving on, Taking into consideration expiration dates, and how frequently you will use them. Makeup brushes are definitely worth the investment, a quality set or individual brushes, looked after properly, will last years, and you don’t need to buy the most expensive ones. There are so many brushes out there (synthetic and natural), so researching is almost essential. Alternatively, ELF cosmetics have a great cheap brush line, prices as low as $3.00 and can be purchased from Kmart.
MASCARA It’s usually the first product to be used up, and has the shortest shelf life, of only three months, and should be chucked away due to bacteria, so cheaper mascara would be of more value. A great tip is to wash and keep your favourite mascara wands, and re use them as this makes all the difference with application and the final look no matter the formula!Avoid pumping the mascara wand as air can dry it out. If your mascara gets clumpy or dry, sit it in a cup of hot water! Voila! Good as new.
IF IT BROKE, FIX IT! A little rubbing alcohol can save a smashed powder product , such as eye shadow, blush or highlight. Simply add a few drops, mix it into a smooth paste, the alcohol will eventually evaporate and your product will be as good as it was before. A broken lipstick can easily be mended with a lighter.
AVOID BUYING ON IMPULSE Make habit of checking reviews, sales, and comparing prices online before purchasing, and swatch makeup testers where you can checking for blendability, pigmentation, and colour match, as some stores won’t allow you to return a product! Also check the label for the amount of product, as some packaging can be deceiving. If a company allows free consults and samples, particularly with foundation, take advantage of it before making a decision! YouTube can be a good way of getting discount on products! But beware some Youtubers do paid reviews and they are not always honest.
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DUPE ALERT!
BUDGET DUPES
You may have a product on your wish list but can’t justify spending the money on it; there are endless blogs, reviews, YouTube videos, and swatches you can find online of more affordable alternatives!
EXPENSIVE
AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette $83.00
Chi Chi Glamorous Eyes Nudes Palette $22.95
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palettes: 1, 2 ,3 $83.00 Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit $70.00 Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade $32.00 Nars Desire Blush $44.00 Nars Luster Blush $44.00
W7 Eye shadow Palettes: Lightly Toasted, In The Buff, In The Nude $9.99 AC ON TOUR Highlighting & Contouring Kit $16.95 NYX Tame and Frame Brow Pomade $12.95 ELF Pink Passion Blush $8.00 ELF Peachy Keen Blush $8.00 ELF Twinkle Pink Blush $8.00 NYX Pinched Blush $9.95 Sleek Rose Gold Blush $14.95 ELF Enchanted Eye Shadow $8.00 Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge $16.99
Nars Orgasm Blush $44.00 Becca Champagne Pop Highlight $68.00 Beauty Blender Sponge $30.00
FIND ALTERNaTIVE USES FOR MAKEUP Like using eye shadow as brow filler, lipstick as blush; with the right tone of blush, it can double as eye shadow and vice versa! A shimmer eye shadow as face highlight, bronzer as eye shadow, cool brown eye shadow as contour! Instead of buying all of these separate products. You can even mix or melt products to create a new shade, or finish. Translucent powder dusted over a tissue is simple trick to mattify lipstick.
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DO IT YOURSELF PAMPERING! Brown sugar and olive oil mixed together makes a great inexpensive body exfoliator, And there are loads of DIY beauty remedies online, for face masks, hair treatments, scrubs and so on, using ingredients such as lemon, eggs, oats, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, yogurt, coffee, the list goes on. A fun way to pamper yourself at home, save some money and use less chemicals! For whatever reasons you may use cosmetics, you really don’t need the expensive stuff to achieve the results you’re looking for, you just need to know what to look out for, and what works best for your personal beauty regime. The internet is the best tool, for researching new ideas and learning more frugal ways, so get savvy and start saving!
A CHRISTMAS TRUCE DECEMBER 25TH 1914 DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR, on and around Christmas Day of 1914, the sounds of rifles firing and shells exploding faded in a number of places along the Western Front in favor of holiday celebrations in the trenches and gestures of goodwill amongst enemies.
Genuine Holiday Spirit Starting on Christmas Eve, many of the German and British troops sang Christmas carols to each other across the lines, and at certain points the Allied soldiers even heard brass bands joining the Germans in their joyous singing and celebrations. At the first light of dawn on Christmas Day, some of the German soldiers emerged from their trenches and approached the Allied lines across no- man’s land calling out “Merry Christmas” in the enemies’ native tongues. At first, the Allied soldiers feared it was a trick, but seeing the Germans unarmed they climbed out of their trenches and shook hands with their enemy soldiers. The men exchanged presents of cigarettes and plum puddings and sang carols and songs. There was even a documented case of soldiers from opposing sides playing a good-natured game of soccer.
A Notion of Chivalry Some soldiers used this short-lived ceasefire for a more somber task: the retrieval of the bodies of fellow combatants who had fallen, and injured within the no-man’s land between the lines. The so-called Christmas Truce of 1914 came only five months after the outbreak of war in Europe and was one of the last examples of the outdated notion of chivalry between enemies in warfare. It was never repeated, future attempts at holiday ceasefires were quashed by officers’ threats of disciplinary action, but it served as heartening proof, however brief, that beneath the brutal clash of weapons, the soldiers’ essential humanity was endured. During World War 1, the soldiers on the Western Front did not expect to celebrate on the battlefield, but even a world war could not destroy the Christmas spirit.
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Beat Christmas time in Australia is always blazingly warm, and so it becomes a constant fight to keep cool in the heat – which can prove difficult when you’re busy rushing back and forth from shop to shop and trying to make sure everything is done before the holiday. Air conditioning in shops is of course, one way to beat the heat, but you can’t live in the shop, can you? Air conditioning at home is an expensive venture to keep running, especially if you’re on a budget, so you start to run out of ideas. Here are a few tips for cooling down in the Christmas heat on a budget.
Pulse Point Ice
Mist Yourself
Rubbing ice cubes or holding ice packs to places like your neck, wrists and backs of knees can help your blood cool down as these are places where your blood vessels are closest to the surface – helping them get in contact with the cold of the ice and move off back into your body when they are cooled down. This can help lower your body
This is a favourite for many people because of how easy and effective (not to mention how cheap it is!). A standard spray bottle from any old product – even old cleaning bottles, as long as they’re cleaned out well enough not to have any product left over inside – can work for this. Simply spritz yourself and sit in front of the fan. There are even commercial versions of this – spray bottles connected to mini personal fans that you can carry in
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the heat your purse, but if you’re on a budget this might not work for you. However – they would make ideal ideas for stocking stuffers, depending on price!
A Family Present If you’re on a budget at Christmas a good idea might be to pool gift money and buy a family gift – one everyone in the house can get use out of such as an additional fan, or even a smaller portable air conditioner which often run for far cheaper than traditional mounted units. This is the gift that will keep on giving for all those hot months and years to come!
or even go fancy and make a baked alaska – all you need is egg whites for the meringue, ice cream (any flavour) and sponge cake. So there you have it – a couple budget ideas for beating the heat at Christmas. So enjoy your Christmas this year, knowing you have a few tricks up your sleeve to staying cool!
Christmas Dinner through to Dessert If you’re trying to beat the heat you can add the addition of a spicy dish to your Christmas dinner. Spicy foods are meant to help cool the body by inducing sweating, which when sitting in front of a fan is a one way ticket to cooling off. Make your Christmas dessert something icy – like perhaps ice cream cake of some type, Page 23 | Dec 2016 | Wrapped
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New Years
RESOLUTIONS
Traditionally Postponing your goals until next year, every year.
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s 2017 rapidly draws near, once again it is almost time for that annual ritual of promising ourselves that we will take steps to repair or enhance our lives starting from the first day of
the following year. But with only 8% of people actually achieving their resolutions, why do we do it?
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ORIGINS OF NEW YEAR PROMISES The origin of New Year’s Resolutions is believed to have started with the Babylonians about 4600 years ago. The local population would make promises to their ancient gods at the start of each year to do things like return items they had borrowed or to pay off remaining debts to their friends and associates. There is also documentation of the Romans beginning each year by swearing promises to the god “Janus”, for whom the month of January is named after. During the Medieval era, the end of the Christmas season was the time that knights would take “The Peacock Vow” to reaffirm their commitment to the Code of Chivalry (an established code of conduct for all knights at that time). After 1740, many Christians around the world would attend a late church service known as “Watchnight Services” on New Year’s Eve until midnight as an alternative to the drunken revelry that had become so common with the rest of the population. Here they would make resolutions for the upcoming year before their god of the things they would do to be a “better Christian” in the following year.
THE UNFORTUNATE SUCCESS RATE OF RESOLUTIONS While almost half of us will make New Year’s Resolutions, statistics show that under 10% of us will actually successfully achieve them over the long term. Studies looking at the success rates of people’s New Year’s resolutions have shown that for the first two weeks people are usually enthusiastic and determined. However by February most people begin to backslide to the point that and by the following December 92% of people are not only back to where they started, but often even worse off than where they began.
REASONS WHY PEOPLE FAIL TO ACHIEVE THEIR NEW YEAR GOALS It is essential to understand the reasons behind why so many people fail in order to use that knowledge to take the necessary actions to increase your chances of success. The reasons why people fail are numerous and can be different for each person. However generally they range from a lack of motivation, a lack of resources or just a simple loss of interest over time. Some people make their resolutions too big or they make too many and lose inspiration quickly when progress feels too slow. Others feel that even the smallest backslide is a 100% failure and give up too easily and rarely do people make active plans to guide them to success. But the main reason most people fail is because falling back into old behaviour patterns and learned routines is a lot easier than the effort required to achieve long-term change.
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Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) Many people use the New Year to create lofty bucket lists or they choose resolutions that are too big to realistically meet. It will increase your chances of success by resolving to take small steps towards an ultimate long term goal, or by achieving 1 or 2 smaller goals rather than trying to make an extreme lifestyle renovation overnight. Biting off more than you can chew destroys motivation quickly. Keep your resolution list short, simple and realistic and save some of your other goals for after you have tasted success in the others. This will not only help you succeed this year, but your proven successes will also help you achieve future goals you have not made yet in future years.
WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS
Plan for success
There are a number of things that you can do to dramatically increase your chances of successfully achieving your resolutions.
plan in place then you are just begging for failure.
Don’t do it alone Whether your goal is to quit a bad habit, join a gym or travel to an exotic location you are far more likely to achieve it with a buddy at your side so that you can inspire each other to keep motivated. Sometimes of course this is not possible, however physiological studies have shown that even the simple act of sharing your goals with people in your life whose opinions you respect greatly increases your chances of success. So find a friend who wants to achieve the same goal. But, if you can’t find someone to succeed with you, tell your plans to the people most important to you and keep them updated with your progress. It is a subconscious trick on yourself, but it really works.
If you don’t put an actually written
You need to develop a plan that has small steps of achievement leading to your ultimate goal. By using a calendar to mark days as “achievement” points it will be easier to progress forward towards your goal in bite sized chunks. Creating a visual record is also a good way to mark point where you should create “reward points” when you achieve smaller steps towards your ultimate goal (See step 4 below). Also it is useful to have a visual record to show yourself and acknowledge how far you have come since you began to keep you motivated by giving you a feeling of pride as you progress.
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hard” and they just give up. Instead, try to think of ways to reward your efforts when you have made even small progress or when a certain amount of time has passed with success. These rewards become things to look forward to when things become difficult and can help you push past and continue on. They can be small rewards daily or weekly, or larger rewards monthly or yearly. It is really up to you. Remember that these “rewards” can be practically anything as long as they are something that you enjoy, things that you do not do frequently anyway (unique treats special to you) and are not counterproductive to the goal itself.
A FINAL THOUGHT While it may be an old tradition to make New Year’s resolutions, this doesn’t mean that you have to wait for January the 1st to make a change you truly feel is necessary to bring you happiness. If you believe that you can take specific steps to improve your life, why not start today? As the old saying goes “There is no time like the present” and in this short life, happiness is never something worth delaying. From all of us at Wrapped Magazine we wish you great success and we hope that you achieve all your dreams over the coming year.
COMMON NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Don’t let small failures make you give up entirely While having a line that you never cross is great if you can do it, sometimes there will be more difficult days than others. When things don’t go to plan, temptation causes you to slip, or you simply have a bad day/week/ month, it is important that you don’t allow a small failure(s) to make you abandon your goal entirely. Remember that you are human and lapses in resolve can happen, but never forget why you wanted to achieve the goal in the first place. Regard tripping or stumbling as simply a small step backwards and realise that this does NOT mean that all of your hard work and progress has been lost. It is important to not allow small lapses of willpower to be an excuse to give up on what you are trying to achieve. Acknowledge your stumble, but learn to forgive yourself quickly and then keep moving forward with renewed determination. DO NOT WALLOW. You sucked, you saw, learn your lesson and keep going.
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To lose weight
2. Get their life organised/stop procrastinating 3. Spend less money/save money/ get out of debt 4. To be happier/to live life to the fullest 5. To eat healthier/to become fitter/do more exercise 6. To learn or experience something new 7. To quit smoking/quit drinking/ stop bad habits 8. Help others to achieve their dreams 9. To improve a relationship/fall in in love 10. To spend more time with family 11. To get a promotion/find a better job 12. To reduce stress in their life/ travel 13. Learn a new language Page 27 | Dec 2016 | Wrapped
KEEPING FIT ON A S
ometimes life can throw you a curveball and you find yourself without a lot of spare cash floating around. Perhaps you are in between jobs or just don’t have the disposable income to commit to a pricey gym membership? During times when we are unemployed and/ or stressed, research shows that it can affect both our mental and physical attributes for the worse. Yet, at the same time this is the time we should be firing on all cylinders – I mean imagine trying to ace a job interview feeling drained and unwell! A lot of people associate exercise with having to have expensive equipment or having a gym membership, but this is just not true. There are so many ways you can work up a sweat, without working up the credit card debt, making unwanted holiday kilos a thing of the past.
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BUDGET
Fitness in the Parklands Visit the Park Lands at any time of the year and you will notice that there’s a lot of fitness activity happening throughout the day; but did you know that the Park Lands are also the home for outdoor fitness equipment that is accessible all year round, and it’s free! Whether it’s time for strength training, a cardio workout or muscle conditioning, you’ll find all the equipment you need at the Adelaide Park Lands. You can choose to look on the council website to find out which parks in your area have equipment.
Torrens Park Run Kick your weekend off right with a timed 5km run from Torrens Lake in the CBD. Every Saturday morning at 8:00am the free run allows participants to race against each other or simply jog/ walk casually with a group of likeminded people. Everyone runs for their own enjoyment and desire to keep fit, so there’s no need to feel self-conscious about your pace. Torrens Parkrun is absolutely free, but don’t forget to register online before your first run. http://www.parkrun.com.au/torrens/
Beaches Adelaide home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and they are accessible all day for anyone in the community. Whether you choose to go for a run along the shoreline, take a dip in the ocean, or play a game of beach volleyball or cricket with some mates; the beach is great, and if you have one available, you are doing yourself a disservice by not taking advantage of it.
water fountain there, so you don’t need to bring your own fluids. But if you go to the beach, you must be sure to have some water to drink while you are there. This is particularly important considering the heat, which can leave you really sweaty, really fast.
Hiking/Walking South Australia is known for its incredible natural landscapes, and Adelaide is home to many walking and hiking trails that make for the perfect backdrop to your exercise outing, and there are plenty of picnic areas where you can rest after all your hard work. There’s also a range of native wildlife nearby, so keep an eye out for koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and lizards! Visit www.walkingsa.org.au for more information
RISKS OF WORKING OUT AT THE BEACH That being said, there are some risks to working out on the beach. 1. Chance of injury: In addition to the normal risks of exercise, the sand poses an additional challenge. Because it is less stable, you are more likely to twist or sprain your ankles while moving around on the sand. 2. Sunburn: Between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M, the sun is absolutely brutal, and people who choose to exercise outdoors need to be sure to wear sunscreen. 3. Dehydration: If you are used to working out in a gym, there may be a Page 29 | Dec 2016 | Wrapped
Exercise at home A home gym saves you the monthly fee and you don’t have to wait for the equipment! This does not mean you have to remodel a room in your house, but you can be creative. You can choose to invest in a few key exercise accessories like a jump rope, kettle bells, free weights and bands, or you can search online for an effective full body workout using just bodyweight exercises and cardio. I like using a chair or the couch to do tricep dips. Exactly the same exercise, without the cost!
Household chores Did you know that a 75 kilo person burns 170 calories per hour vacuuming or 338 calories mowing the lawn for an hour? Spend a day doing all of the vigorous household tasks and get your exercise in at the same time. Double win!
Tennis Courts There are a number of tennis courts that can be accessed free of charge throughout Adelaide and surrounds. Tennis can be an easy way to keep active with a friend and provide with a fun activity to do over the Christmas period. You can always ask tennis clubs to lend you a tennis racket to use while playing tennis or you could look around at Op shops for an inexpensive secondhand one.
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Yoga
Mental Health
Yoga is highly beneficial in keeping fit. Not only does it allow you to stretch out all your muscles and relieve any aches and pains, but it also does wonders for your mental health and can help relieve the stress of the silly season. Lululemon Athletica (James Place in the Adelaide CBD) hosts complimentary yoga classes every week that are open to people of all skill levels, so why not slip on some yoga pants and get stretching?
Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow
The benefits of Exercise The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercising, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to keep moving? here are a few ways that exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you.
Controlling weight
Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Consistency is key.
Physical Health
Regular exercise helps prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns, including stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, depression, a number of types of cancer, arthritis and falls.
off some steam after a stressful day? Research clearly demonstrates the positive effects that exercise can have on your mental health as it can increase your motivation and help you to feel happier and more confident. . Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your selfesteem.
Better Sleep Struggling to sleep? Feeling tired and sluggish during the day? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. Just don’t exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energised to hit the hay. So there you have it, there should be no excuses anymore – there are so many ways to keep active outside of your typical jog or walk, you just need to look a little harder!
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“PAWS” AND THINK BEFORE BUYING A PET THIS CHRISTMAS. Tis NOT the season to gift animals
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hile giving a friend or family member a cute puppy or kitten for Christmas might seem like a good idea at the time, the reality is that you are not just giving them a pet but also a 10-20 year financial and emotional commitment. An animal requires a great deal of time, money, devotion, training and patience especially when first becoming a new member of the family. So if you are not absolutely 100% sure that a person is completely prepared to meet that level of commitment right through to the end then gifting them an animal is not only misguided, but cruel. Despite continual yearly Christmas campaigns by numerous animal organisations like the RSPCA,
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it seems that Australians are still not getting the message. Every year animal shelters are overwhelmed between January and March by pets who have already “worn out their welcome” in just a short time post-Christmas and a large percentage of these discarded animals will not be fortunate enough to find a new home, forcing the animal organisations to put them down. It is an annual cycle of cruelty in Australia that continues every year unabated.
The Ugly Truth
From the day after Christmas up to around March, most animal shelters experience an ever increasing influx of unwanted gifted pets. Tragically, many of these abandoned animals were bred on purpose to meet the demand of the inevitable Christmas impulse buy rush. These numbers also swell with older animals over the holiday period due to pets being dumped when owners are
“A Pet is for Life, Not Just for Christmas”
unable to find alternate homes or afford to pay for kennels when they go away on summer vacation. Summer in Australia also just happens to be the breeding season for cats, and when they are not desexed and allowed to wander free outside at night this inevitably generates greatly increased litters of kittens at this time of year as well. These 3 things combined has developed into this annual tragedy of an average of three pets being abandoned in Australia every hour during the festive season. Despite this shocking statistic, people continue to encourage preChristmas breeding practises by buying animals from private sellers and pet shops instead of adopting and refusing to desex their pets. The sad result of this is that from the moment animals are abandoned and end up in animal shelters the clock starts ticking and the odds of them getting out alive are increasingly stacked against them. Many of these animals will have their lives forcefully ended feeling alone and unloved.
“Merry Christmas, have a puppy”.
It’s safe to say that we can all get swept up in a frenzy of what would make the perfect Christmas gift for the people we love. Although it might seem like a beautiful gesture to give your recently widowed grandfather a little puppy to keep him company or to surprise your daughter with her first kitten, this typically does not end well for the
animal. Surprising someone with a pet for a present without knowing for sure that the gift will be well received is always a mistake. Some people do not have sufficient expendable income to afford to keep a pet long-term, the animal might be unsuitable to their current living circumstances or their
“Pets are not stocking stuffers” future plans, they may not have sufficient free time to love and train them properly, or perhaps they are simply unprepared to make a lifelong commitment. As a result, many people who receive pets as surprise gifts will end up being forced to surrender them to an animal shelter and some of them feel a great deal of guilt when having to do so. Therefore, if you are considering giving someone a pet whether it be fluffy, feathered or something in between, it is not only important to have a conversation
with them first, it is absolutely necessary. Bringing a new life into someone else’s is a huge commitment, and it is irresponsible if that decision that is not discussed thoroughly beforehand with all of the people involved. Providing a temporary joy for long-term unhappiness is unfair to both the animal and the recipient. However, if you do insist on surprising someone with a pet, then a Christmas gift certificate for the adoption fee at their local animal shelter is by far the best option. This works because the animal they adopt will be after Christmas when the animal shelters need the most help to house animals and if the person ends up deciding that they do not want a pet, then the certificate becomes a much appreciated (and needed) donation for the animal shelter in the recipient’s name. This way no
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Why gifting a pet to a child is a mistake
Modern children are extremely intelligent miniature people and there is no doubt that they will be initially overjoyed when they first receive their new little cuddle slave. But unfortunately the attention span of most children these days are limited and they haven’t yet developed the emotional maturity necessary to continue to take their responsibilities seriously after the “puppy love” fades. In this day and age when everything is disposable and the trendiest toy today will be painfully outdated 6 months from now, it is also entirely inappropriate to put a “pet present” under the Christmas tree next to the Barbie dolls, I-Pad and PS4. This is obviously going to give children the completely the wrong idea from the very start of the relationship with the animal. A pet cannot be upgraded or traded in for the latest model and it can’t be tucked under the bed and forgotten about once the child grows bored of playing with it. The sad truth is that one of the main reasons that animal shelters become overwhelmed after the festive season is due to children losing interest and no one else stepping in to take the time to provide the necessary training and care.
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The unfortunate reality is that children are just not mature enough to be expected to handle this level of responsibility for another life and most children’s attention span may be better suited to a stuffed animal rather than a real one. However, if you really do insist on getting a pet for your child then it is important to make sure you do it outside of the Christmas period so that your child does not associate the animal as “just another toy”. Ensuring that the child is directly involved in the selection process at the animal adoption centre will also be an important bonding experience for them
and you should emphasise to them that they are actually rescuing a homeless animal, not simply purchasing one. Finally, it is important that the parent accepts beforehand that ultimately it is likely that they will end up taking responsibility for the animal in the long run. Twenty years is a long time and teenagers are notoriously difficult and self-obsessed, plus it is unlikely that they will take the animal with them when they eventually move out of your house.
What can be done to stop this annual animal abandonment? The primary way to solve this problem is to stop giving incentives for people to overbreed animals in anticipation of the money they can make during the Christmas rush. So, instead of buying an animal from a pet store or a private seller (which supports the very situation that leads to high levels of pet abandonment annually),
instead you should adopt an animal from your local RSPCA or animal shelter. These animals are eager to get out of their cages and join a new family and you will have an additional good feeling from the knowledge that you saved them from an uncertain future. An added benefit of adoption is that all cats and dogs available through the RSPCA and AWL are already desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and have received basic training from onsite professional trainers. They also provide a service that can match you with the perfect breed and animal suitable to your individual needs and lifestyle which greatly reduces the chances of you making a poor decision. They provide this service completely free of charge. Another reason that adoption can be a better option is that there are many “pre-loved” older animals available for people that are interested
in having a pet but are not comfortable committing to a 10-20 years with a younger animal. This option has become very popular for older people in recent years because an older animal is more relaxed and already knows how to behave in a household environment. Plus, these animals are very grateful to get a second chance to have a home after already losing a human that they loved. If adoption isn’t ideal for you, fostering a pet is a great option. After Christmas most animal shelters become filled beyond capacity and any help they can get to relieve the stress on their system and buy more time for them to find animals a permanent home is greatly appreciated. This also can give you the opportunity to directly experience an animal living in
your home to see if it is a good fit with your lifestyle without having to make a permanent commitment. It can be like a “try before you buy” situation. Who knows, perhaps during the experience you will fall in love and decide to make them a permanent addition to the family. It’s Win/Win. So before you purchase your next pet, take a moment and “Paws” to consider what your actions are supporting. Don’t contribute to this yearly cycle of cruelty. It is time for this situation to stop. Please add your support here and spread the word #NoGiftingPetsForChristmas
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Ways To Save Money This Christmas Without Losing The Sparkle
With Christmas just around the corner, many people are feeling the financial crunch when they think about all of the gifts they need to purchase for friends and family. The current economy has left many people with less money to spend on gifts that they’re used to having.
The truth is that you really don’t need to worry. There are many options other than going shopping at the mall and spending too much money. Additionally, Christmas is a time to spend quality time with family and friends, and appreciate the important things we have in our lives. This is not to say that exchanging gifts shouldn’t be a part of Christmas. Holiday shopping is fun, and gifts are a way to show how much you care for someone, or to simply share in your friendship. Here are some creative and festive ways to save money this Christmas so the holiday season doesn’t strain your budget, or lose its sparkle!
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Focus on the Celebration, Not the Gifts Talk to friends and extended family about
spending time together instead of exchanging gifts. Sometimes people feel obligated to continue giving gifts to people year after year. Be willing to tell people that you’d prefer to have their presence and not their presents at Christmas, and suggest that you don’t swap gifts this year.
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Make a Shopping List
When you go shopping, make a list of the items you need to purchase, this will prevent impulse purchases. Keep track of the amount of money you can afford to spend and stick to it. Establish a budget ahead of time to help you save money this Christmas.
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Participate in a Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Instead of buying gifts for all your friends and family, draw one person’s name and become that person’s Secret Santa. Place a dollar limit on how much to spend. Instead of buying gifts for many people, you can focus your giving on one person.
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Shop Online
Most stores extend their sales and promotions to their online stores. Compare prices easily and look for online promotion codes to save even more money. You’ll save on petrol money when you don’t have to drive to stores, too. Some great sites include: www.bookdepository.com (for the book lover in your life) www.ebay.com.au www.amazon.com.au
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Send Cards Instead of Gifts
A thoughtful Christmas card shows people that you’re thinking of them and can often mean more than a commercial gift. Save even more money by purchasing cards in bulk. Include a handwritten note that personalises your card.
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Plan Your online Purchases Ahead of Time
Most online stores offer free shipping when you reach a certain dolllar amount. Plan your purchases so you can order your items all at once to make sure you can receive free or reduced shipping rates. Ship items directly to the recipient’s home so you don’t have to pay to re-ship items once you receive them. Most online companies offer gift options where you can choose gift wrapping, a gift tag and a gift receipt
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Give Gifts of Service
Create your own redeemable coupons that are good for services such as cooking dinner, serving breakfast in bed, a free car wash, a back rub, mowing the grass, doing the dishes, or running an errand. The possibilities here are endless and many people will appreciate your services more than a store-bought gift.
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Give Homemade Gifts
One of the best ways to save money this Christmas is by creating homemade gifts. Consider crafting, or sending baked goods instead of storebought presents. Homemade gifts often offer a sentimental touch that you can’t find in any department store. Look for homemade gift ideas online and plan ahead so you have plenty of time to create your gifts.
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Share the Costs of Holiday
If you’re hosting any holiday meals or parties, don’t be shy about telling people what they can bring. Allow others to bring food so everyone can share in the costs of the celebration.
So there it is! A list of 10 ways to save this Christmas without losing the sparkle! Remember that Christmas is a time to focus on spending time with your loved ones instead of making everything perfect. With a little planning, you can make it the best Christmas ever and I am sure that no one (including the kids) will be complaining. w
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Save on Wrapping Paper
Purchase wrapping paper at discount stores. Save gift bags throughout the year, then you won’t need as much wrapping paper. Wrapping paper goes on clearance just after Christmas, so stock up a year in advance and you’ll save a lot of money.
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Migration Museum South Australia’s evolving story
Ever felt like South Australia deserved a World-First for something? It may be coming in a form you didn’t expect. South Australia’s Migration Museum was the first museum of its kind anywhere in the world – though we were quickly copied by Melbourne and America. ‘Never heard of it’ you say? Well, next time you are in the City, embark on a little migratory enlightenment – you may just be surprised.
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he Migration Museum is housed within what was formerly a boarding school built in 1845 by the South Australian Government to house Kaurna children. It wasn’t all sunshine and roses though; these children were removed from all contact with their families and culture, and trained to work for the British. The school closed in 1852, after Aboriginal parents rightfully refused to send their children to the school. The building then became part of the Destitute Asylum, a group of buildings comprising the Chapel, Mothers Wards, Office/Store, Lying-in Hospital and Cells, which were never used. The Destitute Asylum, another first of its kind, was established to provide relief for the poor in the form of housing and rations. It was operated in the classical English Workhouse model, aiming to make Government welfare as unattractive as possible.
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This concept is still utilised in current Government welfare initiatives. During the Victorian Goldrush of the 1850’s many South Australian women and children found themselves in the Destitute Asylum, as their husbands and fathers went interstate to seek their fortune. Too often, the fortune they sought never materialised. The Asylum closed in 1918. It began a much brighter future when the Museum opened in 1986
following redevelopment of the buildings. The Museum has a wide range of exhibits covering the settlement of the State and migration over the Centuries. The Museum also documents the effect of migration and colonisation on the Aboriginal people of South Australia. To truly appreciate the wealth of history on display you
will need at least one hour. Much of the items on display have been donated to the Museum and there are many personal stories that go along with the display. Remember that not everyone came to South Australia as a happy immigrant; many people were forced to leave their home to find refuge in Australia. This is commemorated by the multitude of plaques
on the experiences of these migrants as they settled in Australia, leaving you to decide for yourself whether it was indeed a paradise.
Feeling inspired to visit the Migration Museum? The Migration Museum is managed by History SA and is located on the eastern side of Kintore Avenue, opposite Government House. Although admission is free, they do ask for a gold coin ‘Yes, England, I have fled from thee donation to assist Fast fades thy beauteous shore in maintenance costs of the Then flow my tears, for I shall see museum. And if My native land no more.’ you feel like you Mary Thomas want to become a full-fledged history buff, check decorating the Museum’s out the SA History Hub outer wall. (sahistoryhub.com.au) for more information on the Currently, the Museum Migration Museum and also has an exhibit from Destitute Asylum. ♦ the National Archives of Australia, A Ticket to Paradise, which displays Australia’s rich post-war migration records. The exhibit draws
Getting There: 82 Kintore Avenue Adelaide SA Phone: 08 8207 7580 Fax: 08 8207 7591 migration@history.sa.gov.au Visit online migrationmuseum.com.au
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Adelaide Town Hall Celebrating 150 years
In 2016 the Town Hall is celebrating 150 years. Become part of history, pop in for a visit and write your name in the locally crafted visitor book to be archived at the end of the year for future generations.
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egular visitors to the City may walk past the Adelaide Town Hall without ever giving it a passing glance. Take the time to pause and really look at the building. Even though it is surrounded by sky-scrapers and the blare of traffic it is still a deeply impressive building. The Adelaide Town Hall has it’s foundations in the beginning of the City, included in Colonel William Light’s original plan for the City. The land for the Hall was purchased in 1842, for the princely sum of 12 shillings. Financial troubles in the Council meant that there were delays in the development of the Hall. The Page 40 | Dec 2016 | Wrapped
foundation stone was laid in 1863, and over the following three years the Hall slowly materialised from the locally sourced Tea Tree Gully freestone and Dry Creek bluestone. What we consider today as the Town Hall actually consists of four other buildings: Prince Alfred Hotel, Queens Chambers, Eagle Chambers and Gladstone Chambers. These buildings were erected from the mid-1860s to 1880 and were incorporated into the Town Hall almost 100 years later. The charm of the Victorian exterior is continued through the interior which combines stately rooms
and grand staircases to present a magnificent example of Adelaide’s 19th Century heritage. This grand building has played host to a number of very famous people. The most popular in living memory is probably The Beatle’s visit – forever immortalising the Town Hall balcony. During this visit, there were crows of 300,000 people lining the route from the airport to the City. At the time, this crowd constituted approximately one third of the City’s population! Another milestone for the Town Hall happened a decade earlier in 1964, when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited Adelaide, the first visit of a reigning monarch. The Town Hall has played
host to mnay other famous people, including; HRH Duke and Duchess of Cornwall (later to be King George V and Queen Mary), HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Wales, the Greek Prime Minister His Excellency Mr Kostas Karamanalis, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama The Town Hall is open to the public from 9am to 5pm with access provided only to the Mezzanine and First floors. While this does provide access to Art Exhibitions, diagrams of the Hall Plans, and a history of
the famous visitors, guided tours provide greater access and appreciation for this building. Tours of the Town Hall are offered on certain Mondays at 10am, the cost is free though bookings are essential through the Town Hall website www. adelaidetownhall.com. au/information/tours/.A key component of any visit to the town hall is the bronze statue of the City’s namesake, Queen Adelaide – apparently she’s quite amenable to selfies. ♦
Queen Adelaide 13.8.1792 - 2.12.1849 Queen Adelaide was born in Germany to the Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Meningen. She was 25 years old when she married William, Duke of Clarence, a man who was 28 years her senior. Despite the age gap, and multiple previous liasons on the part of her husband, her marriage was a happy one. Sadly, none of Adelaide’s children survived infancy, though she raised ten of her husband’s illegitimate children. William succeeded his brother in 1830, and Adelaide was crowned Queen. At the time, the British populace were lobbying for democratic reforms and, as a German, she was initially despised and distrusted. Her popularity was assured when she and King William IV ensured the passage of the Reform Bill granting the vote to the middle class. Her popularity is demonstrated in the petition from South Australian colonists to King William IV in 1836 requesting the right to name the city in her honour.
Source: adelaidetownhall.com.au
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THE EVOLVING LIBRARIES OF SA The Free Services Available to South Australians That You Probably Don’t Know About
OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA I
N THIS DIGITAL AGE, an ever increasing amount of people are getting their news and various media via the electronic ether. Hardcopy newspaper and magazine sales are at record lows, reading books with I-Pad’s is becoming increasingly popular and social media keeps people up to date with what is going on in the world (not accurately of course, PLEASE start checking your sources people). These changes in habits of the general population meant that not long ago people were debating whether libraries around the world were destined to go the way of the dodo in the very near future.
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South Australian libraries desperately needed to find ways to adapt to the new technologies available and meet the requirements of a modern generation or face an uncertain future. However, what many people don’t realise is that our libraries not only have already achieved this, but are actively engaged in continuing to evolve their services as new trends arise. No longer are libraries just dark buildings populated by only strange smelling older people and the ridiculous spiky hairstyles of university students and long gone are the days of libraries of being filled with dusty old books
and creepy ancient librarians growling at you because you dared to breathe too loudly. Our libraries have recently undergone a massive evolution which most residents are completely unaware of and we are extremely fortunate here because the other states in Australia have not as of yet followed their excellent example. THE ONE CARD SYSTEM Probably the most significant change to libraries in SA was implementing the One Card System. No longer are people restricted only to the limited
books and movies available in their local library like they were before, or forced to have their wallets overflowing with the cards of various libraries from all over Adelaide. Now, you just need the one card to gain full access to every library within our state. However, this is not the most revolutionary part. The One Card System gives people access to the combined and complete South Australian Libraries catalogue system of over 130 libraries spread across the entire state, which has currently around 5.5 million items available and is still growing daily. This means that if for example you wanted to borrow a book from the Elizabeth library, a Blu-ray movie from the Prospect library, a comic book from the Kangaroo Island library and a board game from the Murray Bridge Library and get them all delivered to the closest library near you to pick them up, it is simple and can be arranged in minutes. This can be organised by your local library staff or done online with any electronic device that can connect to the internet. The best part is that this service is that, like almost all library services this is entirely free of charge. THE AUTOMATIC CHECKOUT SYSTEM Just like what is commonly available these days in supermarket checkout areas, now libraries have similar machines for the items you
are borrowing. Just walk up to one of them, scan your card, swipe your items and walk out. The whole process takes less time than it has taken you to read this paragraph. Returning books is even easier and quicker because you don’t even have to scan your card to return them. They have also just recently added to this system the option of using your smart phone at the scanners to borrow items instead of a physical card. DVD/BLUERAY MOVIE BORROWING When all those rental video shops seemingly went bust overnight, many of us were at a loss. What was once a cheap and easy entertainment option for most families suddenly vanished and nothing has quite replaced it effectively ever since. But now with access to the complete library catalogue of DVD’s and Blu-ray discs you can borrow almost any movie or television series ever released in these formats, free of charge and you will have a minimum of 2 weeks to watch them from the day you pick them up. You are also able to book up to 30 movies or series via your online account. Also, the library purchasing department usually buys new releases the day they are available for sale to the public and add them to their catalogue. Additionally, if
there happens to be an older movie or series that is not in the library catalogue then you can simply send a request via the website or to the library staff personally, and if a copy is available for sale they will buy it, add it to the permanent catalogue and inform you when it becomes available. Latest release movies, series, old black and white films, Japanese anime, foreign films and much more can be requested. It should be noted that these same requests can also be made for books, comics, graphic novels, and even board games that you wish to be added to the catalogue. DIGITAL MAGAZINES DOWNLOADS (Zinio) Libraries of SA have purchased a state-wide subscription with Zinio, the world’s largest online magazine resource for libraries. This offers all South Australian public library customers access to over 400 full colour digital magazine titles, many of which are Australian. Best of all, this collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits. Keep them on your device and read them until the end of time if you want. Old magazines, new magazines, browse and download from the catalogue to your hearts content.
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EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOK DOWNLOADS (OverDrive and ePlatform) Do you prefer to read books using your I-pad or similar device? SA libraries have you covered for this as well. Their collection includes “OverDrive” and now “ePlatform” by Wheelers to give you even more choice. You can borrow anytime and enjoy automatic returns with no late fees. Up to 10 eBooks can be downloaded at any one time and you can keep them on your device for between 3 weeks which can be extended for an additional 3 weeks. Just simply download the software free at your local library to a compatible device and get reading.
development, 3-D, animation, audio, business, design, developer, home computing photography, video and web/ interactive, presentation tools and eLearning applications, graphic design software, social media tools, video and audio editing packages, web design and development, iPhone apps, business applications (Office, Google docs), content management systems and many other categories. Just use your library card to access all these training courses for free. ONLINE PRICE GUIDE FOR ANTIQUE ITEMS (Carter’s Price Guide to Antiques) This is one of the most recent additions to South Australia’s
VIDEO TRAINING COURSES (Lynda.com) The libraries of SA have purchased a subscription from “Lynda Library” which gives South Australians free access to more than 3000 top quality courses and 136,000 video tutorials for leaning the latest commercial software, creative and business skill, a web-based video service. These training videos are far more extensive and professionally made than those you would find on other services such as YouTube and other video services. Courses cover topics such as business management, leadership, marketing, multimedia, design, web
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library arsenal. You know those shows on TV where people find old items and then have experts value them at thousands of dollars? Well, the library has purchased an online subscription for software called “Carter’s Price Guide to Antiques” which is completely free for all South Australian library patrons.
Basically, if any antique item has been sold anywhere and been recorded, this program gives you the details of where, when and how much it was sold for, without having to pay someone to assess it. So that old vase, piece of jewellery or unique spoon that you inherited from your great grandmother that you always wondered if it was worth anything? Just pop in the details, look through the photos for something resembling it and find out for yourself whether you are holding something of great value and where to find people interested in buying it. It’s that easy. FREE ONLINE GENEOLOGY DATABASE (Ancestry.com) Want to give family members something really special that won’t cost you a cent? Well, the libraries of SA have a subscription with “Ancestry. com” providing members with access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. This means that with you can use the software to potentially hunt down your entire bloodline through the ages and can find scans of the original old documents and see where in the world those documents are currently stored. The database is constantly expanding and if you are a good detective then you can create a very comprehensive family tree, which you can then frame and
give to family members. Normally, this would cost a lot of money, but for South Australians it is completely free to access at your library. Unfortunately, due to the conditions of the subscription, this is one of the few things that you cannot do via your library account from home and you have to use the hardline onsite library computers to access it. Although, since the library staff can help show you all the little tricks to find information on your ancestral journey (since many of them have used the program themselves to search their own family trees) that is not necessarily a bad thing anyway.
PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY TRAINING/TEACHING
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (OR INDIVIDUALS)
With new technology coming in so fast, many older (and to be honest younger) people find themselves overwhelmed. However, library staff offer to help teach individuals unfamiliar with modern technology how to do anything, from simply sending emails, to updating software, to connecting your
Almost all libraries in SA have rooms that can be booked for almost anything that you can think of. Chess groups, book clubs, card games, English as a second language classes, knitting and crochet groups, French classes, I-Pad usage training and many more are already common at many libraries and anyone interested can join at no cost.
TOY LIBRARY Library patrons also have access to borrow a variety of toys for children (and adults) of all ages. No longer to you have to worry about buying that expensive toy that your child gets bored of within a few weeks. Just have a look at the online catalogue, borrow a variety of toys for a few weeks and then return them and borrow different ones. This service is perfect for those parents that want to entertain and educate their kids at home without worrying about the expense.
new printer wirelessly to your laptop, setting up a new Apple ID password, opening a new Skype account, or even how to use a 3D printer. If it is something “cutting edge” that they don’t know how to do themselves then they will find out for you. The library staff are friendly and there are no “silly questions”, so if you are struggling to understand something then just pop into your local library and ask. They will be happy to help.
However, if you can think of a group that doesn’t already exist, and there are enough people interested then new groups can be created easily. The library will even tell people about your proposed group on your behalf. The only conditions are that the groups cannot be for commercial or financial gain, so basically as long as no one is getting paid and no promoting of businesses or selling is involved, then there shouldn’t be any problem. Rooms can be booked for 1 hour, several hours or even a whole day (depending on availability of course).
If you require any additional information about any of the free services mentioned above or to keep up to date with new services offered as they arrive, simply visit www.libraries.sa.gov.au or ask at your friendly librarian at your local branch for details.
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AN ARTICLE to THOSE for WHOM the
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RE YOU THE KIND OF person that rolls your eyes at the kids lining up for 3 hours to sit on some bargain basement shopping megaplex Santa’s lap? Would you happily slam your door in the face of street carollers and walk away quietly chuckling to yourself? Do supermarkets displaying mince pies in October make your inner voice scream out colourful profanities in a blind rage? Do you believe that a heart spontaneously growing 3 sizes is a serious medical condition that requires immediate specialist attention? Then this page is for you. Ok, let’s cut straight to the heart of this article. I admit it, I hate the Christmas period. In fact, perhaps “hate” is too generous a word… I LOATH it. I resent the fact that while most other mainstream social customs can usually be avoided relatively painlessly by an individual that doesn’t wish to partake, Christmas time is not one of them. In fact, X-Mas is actively forced so deeply down our throats that short of quitting your job, buying enough supplies
to last months, turning off your phone and television and then barricading yourself in your house for the entire period from late October to early January there is no hope of ever escaping from it.
“BUT HOW CAN ANYONE NOT LOVE CHRISTMAS?” I HEAR YOU ASK… Because there is literally no way to avoid the cheap, tacky and overpriced Christmas decorations that infest our streets and shop windows made lovingly in China by faceless child slave labour factory workers, or the sickening barrage of Christmas holiday CD’s trapped in some kind of perpetual time loop that assault my ears each time I dare to leave my house to buy toilet paper. Speaking of which, I fail to understand how paying an extra $3 for toilet paper adorned with reindeers and smiling Santa’s is meant to fill me with the “Christmas Spirit” during my December morning constitutionals. Plus, is it really my fault that when I’ve heard “All I want for Christmas is you” for the 178th time in 2 months that I start fantasising about
lobbing rancid pumpkin pies at Mariah Carey’s vocally gymnastic face? To be honest, it’s not even a terrible song. But when you’re hearing it 6 times a day, every day for weeks on end, I’d prefer something infinitely more relaxing… like waterboarding or headbutting a cheese grater.
Then there is what has become socially acceptable levels of Christmas period wastage. Already overweight people deciding to “treat” themselves to a month of ultra-mega-extraexcessive feasting like they are training for an event in the Gastronomic Special Olympics or competing to see who can wipe out the most coastal marine species via their local sewerage plant. It is also painfully hypocritical to see people tearfully displaying
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empathy towards starving refugees on the news when they are comfortably throwing away enough food after Christmas to make half of the population of Africa morbidly obese until next March. All that of course doesn’t even include the quite honestly horrific increase of general waste and rubbish over the festive season sufficient enough to build a land bridge across the Great Australian Bight with enough left over to successfully choke a passing pod of whales (and for those of you that have been paying attention to the news lately… IT DOES). These kind of things make the humanitarian/ environmentalist/animal lover in me want to impale myself on the nearest oversized decorative candy cane. Now, I can hear what some of you are thinking. “You need to lighten up buddy, it’s just a bit of fun, don’t take it all so seriously”. “Relax man”. Here’s the thing. If you love Christmas time then every tiny desire in your sweet little soon to be diabetic heart is embraced and nurtured at this time of year. The music, the events, the decorations, the advertising, everything is
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for you. Even this magazine with all of its “Chrissie” articles is representative of
cheap cuts of raw meat in their face, while wishing them a “Happy Butchery” for almost 2 MONTHS… and then consider the numerous reasons why those people might not feel very appreciative of the “festivities of the season” regardless of how traditional they might be for other people. It would be kind of repugnant to do to another person right?
the things all you people demand from the season. But what about the rest of us? What about those of us that just want to simply relax and enjoy our summer December holidays in our home town with good friends without having to deal the relentless crap that we have been forced to tolerate year after year for our entire lives? Here is an interesting mental exercise for all you lovers of Christmas. Take a moment to imagine this… Imagine what it would be like for vegetarian animal rights advocates to be forced to stroll past slaughterhouse display windows every day, with the sweet sound of live cows being butchered playing in the background wherever they go, and then various people shoving beautifully wrapped
And this is not as far away from what we “Scrooges” experience as you might think.
“BUT WE DO IT FOR THE CHILDREN, WHY DON’T YOU THINK OF THE CHILDREN”? That’s the thing. No, you don’t. Not really. It can be painful for us “Grinches” to witness selfindulgent adults crowding around small children practically leaking their silent envy out of every pore while they force kids
to partake in numerous Christmas traditions from their childhood. Weirdly overzealous adults trying desperately to live vicariously through them by drowning them in all the stuff they think that they remember enjoying as kids, but in most likelihood if they could travel back in time and meet their younger selves would discover that a large percentage of those things they never actually enjoyed at all. All the while oblivious to the fact that those children are just putting up with all the Christmas crap they don’t enjoy to satisfy the adults sufficiently to maximise their present ratio for next year (because getting presents they DO enjoy) and to indulge in certain foods that during the rest of the year they are not permitted to enjoy in excess. But otherwise they are just counting the seconds until they can get away from the crazy adults and get back to playing the all-important $5 app they downloaded on their smart phone last week. Plus, what exactly do you think you are teaching these kids anyway? To be good little future consumers? That over excess should be celebrated in a world where resources are already pushed to breaking point? Or that getting yourself into
massive debt for a fleeting moment of happiness is an acceptable way to live your life? No, these are exactly the kinds of things that we should NOT be teaching our younger generations. FINAL MUSINGS OF A CHRISTMAS GRINCH Now, the more observant of you may have noticed that I have gotten all the way to the end of the article without mentioning anything about the blatant overcommercialisation of Christmas by money hungry corporations or complaining that for those of us that don’t enjoy wearing ancient torture devices around our necks or celebrating resurrected zombies outside of the Walking Dead series, really couldn’t care less about the birthday of some long dead Hebrew dude who was most likely born sometime in March. Well, I avoided them because those were far too easy. But now you can consider them mentioned.
that particular person that is just too vomit inducingly “jolly” to successfully escape from with your sanity intact. This article was created just for you as a reminder that you are not alone and it is very likely to be the only thing that you will read this year that is dedicated just to you. So, I hope you enjoyed it. So, to all the forgotten, unacknowledged and ignored at this time of year all over Australia. I invite you to go Scrooge yourself and join me in raising a cold beer in one hand and a yiros in the other and say it loudly and proudly… “BAH, HUMBUG” … and I sincerely hope that you all enjoy your summer.
GRI NCH OUT
Finally, to all my fellow so-called “Grinches” and “Scrooges” especially those of you who are forced by your employers to wear stupid reindeer antlers in front of customers, or forced to participate in office “Secret Santa’s” against your will and those who have to deal daily with
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he end of the year is just around the corner, and crossing over into the New Year without knowing what it has in store for you can be a dangerous move. So don’t take any chances and check out your Horoscope today. We’ve tracked down the best Astrologists to give you the most accurate reading, and there’s no need to thank
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us, because the pleasure is all ours. Who knows what the New Year will hold for you, maybe a new love will come into your life, or you’ll experience a life changing event. Perhaps you’ll inherit a fortune and be able to afford that big, shiny, expensive thing you’ve had your eye on. Or perhaps you’ll end
up broke. Who knows, I don’t! So prepare yourself for whatever the New Year has is in store for you by checking out your reading NOW!
Jan 21 - Feb 19 You know how people say that you should take life “One step at a time”? Screw that... you should get a jetpack. Things will get super adventurous this year. You know how you always want to order that other dish at your favourite Thai restaurant, but then you’re all like “What if I get it and I don’t like it and I could have spent the money of that Pad Thai dish that I already know for sure
is awesome”? Well, this year my Aquarian brother or sister, you take the plunge. Also, you should get a more interesting life. Your Spirit Animal is... Carmen Sandiego Your Lucky Number is... 34.9285. S, 138.6007. E
March 21 - April 20 The rising moon on the tipped axis of Uranus indicates that you were once born, and at some point in the next few days or weeks you will meet someone else who was once born. You will exchange words that may or may not be interesting. Also, remember that grabbing a bull by the horns is far less effective than performing a reach around and grabbing from the other direction. THEN you
will know that you have their strict attention. Your Spirit Animal is... Shakira’s intelligent, but less attractive cousin Your Lucky Number is... 01011001 01101111 01110101 00100000 01010011 01110100 01101001 01101110 01101011
June 22 - July 23 You are an extremely astute and intelligent person. Unfortunately, those skills will fail you this week when you need them the most when... well, you can work it out yourself, you painfully astute smartass. Do you remember that close call that you had a few years back? It turns out that wasn’t actually a lucky escape at all. You Died. This is why your kids always seem to be
ignoring you. It’s not because they are teenagers. Your Spirit Animal is... Professor Plum, in the library, with the candlestick Your Lucky Number is... 0262777111
Dec 23 - Jan 20 You get better looking every single day. Unfortunately, you are so visually repugnant that this will not benefit you for a very long time. Perhaps consider sleeping for a few years. More importantly, it is absolutely imperative that you stop what you are doing right now and devote as much time as possible to learning everything there is to know about the migration habits
of the elusive South Korean pygmy weasel. Don’t ask questions, the lives of several people important to you depend on it. Your Spirit Animal is... The South Korean Pygmy Weasel Your Lucky Number is...3.141592 653589793238462643383279502 884197169399375105820974944 5923078164062 8620899862803 482534211706798214808651328 230664709384460955058223172 535940812848111745028410270 193852110555964462294895493 038196442881097566593344612 Page 51 | Dec 2016 | Wrapped
May 22 - June 21 Remember that going with the flow is fine, as long as you don’t suddenly find yourself circling the drain after someone flushes. If you discover yourself spinning in circles and sailing out to sea, perhaps it is time for you to stop taking metaphors so seriously. It is also important for you to take a long, hard look at yourself in the mirror this year. If you see nothing, be open to the possibility you may be
a vampire. Watch out for silver bullets. Additionally, your insistence on reading horoscopes will lead to a complete stranger insulting you this week. On separate note... You’re ugly and you smell funny. Your Spirit Animal is... Necrotising Fasciitis Your Lucky Number is... K7 (I sunk your battleship)
July 24 - Aug 23 The fifth moon in your Jupiter house means today is the perfect day for you take advantage of 3 of the celestial radiations that will settle in the third axis of Neptune’s house of air. Do you understand? Good, because it’s like, vitally important that you get that. Lives are at stake. If you manage to discover the magic word over the coming year then a wealth of treasures will be yours. If you also make
that magic word your personal safeword, it will also double to prevent a special someone from gluing a spatula to your butt, which is something to be thankful for on its own. Your Spirit Animal is... Vashta Nerada Your Lucky Number is... .- .-. -. .----. - / -.-- --- ..- / -.-. .-.. . ...- . .-. Wise Words for Your Sign... It’s never too late to repent, but you can always be late to sin.
Sept 24 - Oct 23 According to the sun rising in your second house, you are a person. You often wear clothes. You really like some kinds of food, but hate others. Often, after being awake for many hours, you get tired and need to sleep. Also this year, the air house in Saturn’s lunar rotation is going to cause a major complication for your best friend’s mother’s cousin’s boss’ boyfriend. This won’t affect you in the
slightest however, so just catch up on some TV or something. Your Spirit Animal is... Roadkill Your Lucky Number is... 17h 45m 40.0409s, .29. 00’ 28.118” (J2000)
Feb 20 - March 20 At some point over the next year, you will be a year older. You will have the ability to learn either how to actually use some of the smart functions on your TV or utilize properly the apps on your phone. Make one of these a New Year’s resolution, but not both. That’s far too ambitious for you. Also, you will end and completely ruin an extremely special long term relationship over the next year (Don’t
worry it is not yours). Additionally, you will encounter frustration this week when you come across a Capricorn who is disturbingly obsessed with researching an animal that doesn’t exist. Just ignore them, you know Capricorns, they are all nuts. Your Spirit Animal is... A flatulent Sea Sponge Your Lucky Number is...
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Nov 23 --- Dec 22 At some point over the next 10 months you will be confronted with a good friend’s new baby which will be literally the ugliest child you have ever seen in your life. Reassure them that their child will always be beautiful... to THEM. This year, everything will become just as clear as it is unclear. Because when in doubt, a blind man holds the key to life’s sacred peach tree, purple monkey dishwasher.
Your Spirit Animal is... Donald Trump in the Miss Universe Change rooms Your Lucky Number is... Queen to Bishop 4
Oct 24 - Nov 22 The equilibrium of Saturn’s seventh moon alignment with Pluto puts the water axis in Uranus this week. This could go either way. This is not the time to use vouchers for colonic irrigation however, with some things the investment of a few extra dollars can save a lot of unnecessary irritation later. Additionally, the stars advise that you should avoid playing leapfrog with unicorns for a year or so.
You should forget the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you’ll find a fast food coupon at the end of the parking lot, which is much better. Leprechauns don’t exist, but double mocha cappuccinos do. For those Scorpios that still haven’t discovered their true love yet, do not let your heart be worried. The stars indicate that they are simply enjoying having sex with someone else at the moment.
April 21 - May 21 A question of the ages looms before you. Weigh your options carefully, then decide between the pumpkin spice bagel or the cream-filled pastry. This could be the most important decision you make before lunch. You will also find your soulmate this year. Look to your left, now look to your right. You will be passionately kissing one of those people by the end of the year. If
there’s nobody sitting on either side. Well, it sucks to be you I guess. Better luck next year. Your Spirit Animal is... Candiru Vandellia Cirrhosa Your Lucky Number is... 0118 999 881 999 119 725 3 Wise Words This Year... Give a man a match, and he’ll be warm for a minute. But set him on fire, and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.
Aug 24 - Sep 23 Your childhood dreams of being famous have finally come true. A photo of you has become a MAJOR viral meme in a small European country. But the stars indicate that you will never find out which one. Over the next 6 months you will become an unstoppable force when it comes to reaching your goals. However, make sure it’s because you’re full of enthusiasm and not because a wombat chewed
through your brake lines, because I refuse to clean up that mess. Your Spirit Animal is... Bellybutton Lint Your Lucky Number is... LV426 Wise Words this Year... Blood is thicker than water. However, custard is thicker than blood, and goes better with desserts.
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T he Spirit of
Christmas
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art of enjoying all the celebration of Christmas is understanding who was born that day The Christmas carols suddenly take on more punch…” Jesus was not another prophet, or great teacher. The Christmas season is a time to reflect and act upon the blessings and opportunities. Life, loved the world, express our love toward one another, Enrich your Christmas. “There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season. We will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each day of the year. It is within us, more kindness and love, more respect and concern for others.” There is no greater joy at Christmas than coming into a relationship Too many times we have worn ourselves out, driven by our expectations to have the “perfect” Christmas. It’s a set-up for disappointment. All the shopping, decorating, entertaining never fully meets our deepest longings.
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Knowing great meaning and enjoyment at Christmas, no matter who knocks over the Christmas tree. You can have peace and find hope and know forgiveness through a personal relationship. It was a simple scene that first Christmas – a rough room, a young couple and nothing but a feeding trough to put the child in. It was probably quite cold and with family far away there was little help. Not exactly the Hallmark moment we like to show in Christmas pageants. And yet this rustic scene marked the greatest event in the history of mankind. God had promised to send a Messiah, one who would save people. He could have easily burst on the scene as a full-grown
Above Center: Star of Bethlehem
When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the Spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ Spirit man, a seven-foot warrior with fiery eyes and arms of steel. This was what many people were looking for, but it wasn’t how he did it. He arrived in the arms of a young girl, “a very small package, wrapped in rags, given from the heart of God. The perfect gift.” He came so that we could know what love feels like, real love – love that never leaves, love that never disappoints, love that is never betrayed.
BETHLEHEM? Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem… He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. As the crow flies, it was a journey of approximately 100 kilometres but traveling over hills, through villages and around rivers would likely have made the trip even longer. Christmas pictures always show Mary riding a donkey but we have no idea of their mode of travel. In any case, whether on foot or on the back of a swaying brown animal, it wasn’t an easy journey, especially for a woman nearing the end of her pregnancy.
were wagging about her pregnancy and unmarried status. But Mary and Joseph knew they were going far from family and into a city whose streets would be clogged with traveling strangers. They were assured of no warm welcome, no cosy place to birth the expected child. Perhaps they hoped for a small house or a distant relative or a way for Joseph to earn money for their keep, but in almost every way, they were traveling into the unknown. The journey was long and hard, the destination uncertain. Nearly nine months before their arrival in Bethlehem Mary spoke words that were to comfort her in the many uncertain years ahead. May it be to me as you have said.” With those simple words of faith, she could endure the long journey on the back of a donkey, the cold streets of Bethlehem, the staring faces of strangers, and even the crude stable with its straw-lined manger. Whatever is going on in your world this Christmas, there is no greater gift you could give yourself, forgiveness, a more abundant life. If we trust in ourselves, our own good life. Most of which are unaware, realize how many times we rationalized away many of the nine lepers.
“There is no greater joy at Christmas than coming into a relationship”
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CHARLIE BROWN The cartoon character, Charlie Brown, gave several suggestions as to why the nine lepers never returned to give thanks. They reveal a whole lot about human nature: One man waited to see if the cure was real. One waited to see if it would last. One said he would see Jesus later. One decided that he had never really had leprosy. One said he would have gotten well anyway One gave the glory to the priests. One said, “O, well, Jesus didn’t really do anything.” One said, “Any rabbi could have done it.” One said, “I was already much improved.”
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Look at Christmas in a new way this
year. This is the year to unite Jesus into your heart. The joy and peace you will receive will last all year, as you seek to know Him better each day. Look at Christmas in a new way this year. This is the year to unite Jesus into your heart. The joy and peace you will receive will last all year, as you seek to know Him better each day. Christmas is a party. Specifically, it is a Birthday Party – for – Jesus – and Birthdays are meant to be Celebrated! It is Why we say “Merry Christmas”
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KEEP CALM AND WING CHUN FITNESS WITH PURPOSE AND FUN
W
e all know what it’s like....
It’s the festive season and some of us have over indulged. All those delicious, tempting, colourful ,tasty foods and drinks that are on offer can be quite overwhelming.
crane was deflecting the snake’s lunges with it’s wings, at the same time counter attacking it with devastating kicks. Weakening your opponent’s attack while counter attacking is a key principal of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
Those kilos and centimetres have a nasty way of sneaking up on us... TIME FOR ACTION! TIME TO GET FIT! Wing Chun Kung Fu is a powerful, combative martial art, but the training does not need to be harsh or agressive, and can be practiced by people of every age or body type. This system of Kung Fu takes the student through logical, developmental stages of learning. The forms contained within it will develop a still and centered mind. A centered, fluid and resilient body structure will also eventually develop. Wing Chun was founded in China over 300 years ago. A shaolin nun, Ng Mui, developed the simple style after watching a fight between a large snake and a small crane. She noticed that the
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The name of Wing Chun, meaning “everlasting springtime”, came from one of Ng Mui’s students, Yim Wing Chun, who successfully defended herself against an unwanted suitor, who was physically larger than her. Typically characterized by short, sharp movements and emphasis on control of the body’s centre line, Wing Chun is a simple and direct fighting system.
Adelaide Wing Chun Kuen encourages a friendly, mutually supportive environment, which is harmonious to an enjoyable “Wing Chun” Kung Fu experience. Their most experienced practitioners have trained in the art for more than 25 years and others for only a few years. They also have those just beginning their training. If you would like to learn more about this profound system of Kung Fu, please visit them. Their group gathers together at the Fullarton Park Community Centre, in the “lounge”, every Tuesday evening 7.45pm - 10.15pm. First evening is free so you can check it out and after that a $15.00 contribution applies.
Adelaide Wing Chun Kuen 41 Fullarton Road, Fullarton SA 5063 0431 681 163
Benefits of Wing Chun: - Based on principles involving economy of movement - Improved general fitness and coordination - Mental and physical relaxation reducing anxiety and stress - Effective, quickly learnt, simple fighting techniques - Weakening your opponent’s attack while counter attacking
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Budgeting Tips for the Millennial Generation
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N TODAY’S DAY AND AGE, one of the most important things a younger person can do is start to learn how to manage their money wisely. It is too easy to get buried in debt and get caught in the credit card trap, and it seems almost impossible to get out of it. When it comes to money, it’s better to learn from other people’s mistakes than to make your own. Follow these 6 tips when you’re young to avoid financial hardship in life.
“If you do use credit, make sure you have the cash to back it up”
$1 Create a
budget, and stick to it! You will see this tip on any blog you read, and there is a good reason for that. Make sure you actually write down your budget, and prioritize everything. This may help you keep from dipping into your bill money or your savings account. Another tip you can try is to over budget if you can. This way, if something unexpected happens, you won’t have to go over your budget, but if there are no surprises, then you have extra money left over.
$2 If you don’t have a savings account, then start one
It’s very important to have a savings account for emergencies. I was always taught to try and save up at least 3 months’ worth of pay, just in case you lose your job, or have to take time off. I understand it’s hard to just stash that much money away all at once, but a little money here and there can really add up. One easy way to build your savings without even noticing is to have an automatic transfer set up from your checking to your savings. If you have direct deposit, then you can have, for example, $25.00 switched out automatically, and you hardly notice.
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$3 Beware of Credit!
Credit is such a powerful tool to use in the financial world and can really help you when purchasing a new vehicle or home. It can also be fatal to your finances. According to research done by Debt.org, the average credit card debt of young people between the ages 18-34 ranged from $3000-$5200. In today’s world, they make it too easy for people to get a credit card or some kind of “buy now, pay later” deal. While it may sound like a good idea at the time, it is what really hurts people years down the road. People think they have all the money in the world and swipe that card like they will never have to pay it back when, in reality, they do have to pay it all back, plus a huge amount of interest. If you do use credit, make sure you have the cash to back it up.
$4 Live within your means.
Try to keep your cost of living below how much money you
actually make. Suze Orman, a financial expert in America also suggests cutting your spending by 10%. By doing this, you will end up with extra money at the end of the month even after all your bills have been paid. This also means that if you get a
promotion and a raise at your job you should try to continue to live the way you have been before. This means you will have even more money to save at the end of the month. If you unnecessarily increase your cost of living and you lose your promotion and raise, you just might not be able to afford everything anymore. So it’s best to just play it safe.
$5 Save money with a friend.
It can be harder to save money when the people around you are keen to spend. Try and find a friend who also wants to save money. You can share tips, enjoy cheap nights out and borrow from each other rather than buy new things. You could even have a competition to see who saves the most money over a set
paying multiple fees. It’s also a nightmare to track them all down when you finally do decide to take your superannuation seriously.
Keep these 6 money tips in mind when managing your finances. You will be a lot better off in the long run if you take control now, rather than being at the mercy of debt collectors!
time.
$6 Take
Superannuation seriously.
A big mistake that a lot of young people make is that they don’t pay attention to the superannuation accounts they join. It’s too confusing, and retirement is so far away. But if you move between jobs while studying or while starting your career you can quickly rack up multiple accounts, meaning you’re Page 61 | Dec 2016 | Wrapped
S U P E R M A R K E T C O M PA R I S O N
Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! YES! The 25th
December is just around the corner. Whether you shop in-store or online, the inevitable task of shopping lurks around just like the Grinch! For the average shopper at Christmas, there’s a lot to absorb. 75% of Australians are doing everything they can to reduce their food and grocery expenses. Whether you have a higher or lower income, savings, low prices, and value for money are at the top of the list for many grocery shoppers. So value for money bears Page 62 | Dec 2016 | Wrapped
more importance than a shopping experience, inspiration and even food quality and freshness when it comes to choosing where to shop. Budgeting at Christmas for presents to put under the tree, and many more days of entertaining and celebrations ahead of us, finding the cheapest groceries to tide you over the festive season becomes a priority. We all need to buy our food somewhere, and it’s pretty likely you’ll end up shopping in an outlet owned by 1of the 3 larger supermarket chains and with Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi dominating our Christmas grocery
shopping, it can become quite the task when deciding where to shop. Aldi arrived in South Australia in early 2016 and the ‘Aldi effect’ seems to be taking Adelaide by storm! Making the unconvinceables convinced that changing to other brands isn’t a crime. You’ll find a lot of insane bargains across Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, however, the ‘Aldi effect’ is dominating and
Aldi is simply cheaper.
IT PAYS TO SHOP AROUND ITEMS Woolworths Coles 1KG Ingham Turkey Roast $8.99/KG
$10.00/KG
2KG White Potatoes
$7.50 EA
$7.50 EA
1 Butternut Pumpkin
$3.24 EA
$3.90 EA
1KG Tiger Prawns
$28.00/KG
$30.00/KG
275G Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce $3.55 EA
$3.92 EA
2L Coca-Cola
$2.80 EA
$2.20 EA
300G Nobbys Cashews
$7.99 EA
$9.56 EA
1Pkt Deeko Serviettes
$4.79 EA
$5.27 EA
900G Pauls Vanilla Custard
$3.95 EA
$5.39 EA
1 Aunt Bettys Choc Duo Pudding
$4.00 EA
$4.40 EA
1 500G Nescafe Blend 43
$20.00 EA
$22.00 EA
2L Pauls Full Cream Milk
$3.45 EA
$3.39 EA
1 KG CSR White Sugar
$2.03 EA
$2.21 EA
TOTAL
$100.29
$109.74
Feeding ourselves should be a simple task, but there’s a lot to think about when going to the supermarket – like cost, country of origin, privacy, the environmental impact and market dominance. The price list comparison opposite illustrates that between the three supermarkets, grocery prices can vary quite a bit. As for choosing between the ‘one-time only buys’ and ‘package deals’ you can be made to feel like if you don’t buy it now, there will never be a chance again! The choices that are now made available to the everyday consumer are positively endless. So as the 25th December is getting nearer, do yourself and your budget a favour! Check out the catalogues, glance around online at the specials and have an idea what each supermarket offers and compare, compare, compare! *Disclaimer. Prices in table are correct as at 25 November 2016. They are not fixed and subject to change
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COMPACT VEGETABLE GARDEN
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T IS NOT A DIFFICULT project to start your own small veggie patch especially a winter one. This is mainly because of the ease of care due to generous winter rainfall. The most taxing task is at the beginning when you prepare the soil. First of all, clear all weeds from a plot where you get substantial sunlight. Then, improve the soil as good soil is the key to success and vegetables are heavy feeders. First, dig in different varieties of fertilisers, copious amount of compost, blood and bone, dynamic lifter and I also mix in lawn clippings. The joy of your own vegetable garden is to be
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Grow your own food no matter how much space you have
able to grow the vegetables that you like to eat knowing they are healthy because they are chemical free. There are a wide variety of special gardening techniques to employ in order to maximize the space available. We can create a container, vertical, or raised bed garden to fit the small space. Companion planting, crop rotation, succession planting, spacing, and vertical growing are efficiency strategies that can be used. The idea here is that even in the smallest space you can produce a bountiful harvest and extend the growing season.
COST EFFECTIVE VEGETABLES With the cost of vegetables skyrocketing, it is also sensible to grow your own. Succession planting will ensure that we have a continuous supply. It is all the more valuable when space is limited. If space is at a premium, it is important to grow your favourite vegetables. A high yielding plant with multiple crops is also preferred e.g. beans. I tend to grow some fast growing crops such as lettuces, spinach and radishes as you can turn over these crops very quickly. Long yielding plants such as green
leafy vegetables like silver beet are also favoured. Expensive vegetables like asparagus are a crop on top of my list of to grow vegetables. Add to my list would be useful, tasty and easy to grow herbs such as rocket, Greek basil and mint which can be quite expensive in winter.
COMPANION PLANTING Pest deterrent plants like marigolds, nasturtiums, can be planted strategically throughout the vege patch to deter pests. It also adds colour to the garden especially in the winter months when colour is solely lacking.
CROP ROTATION If space permits, it is good practice to avoid growing the same crop/s from the same botanical family every year. Cabbage and broccoli are often susceptible to plant disease if not rotated. So, for best results, rotate your plants to prevent diseases and offer maximum nutrients to growing vegetables. Succession Planting Since some vegetables mature quicker than others, your vege garden can be planted, harvested, and replanted during the growing season. Plant vegetables like lettuce, radishes, and green beans every few weeks to enjoy a continual harvest. These plants can also be planted near to slower growing plants like tomatoes and peppers. The lettuce and radish can be harvested long before the tomato and pepper plants fill the space.
INTENSIVE PLANTING
VERTICAL GROWING
To make the most of a small space vegetable garden, plant vegetables as close together as possible without subjecting the plants to competition for essential nutrients and water. I find this never a problem with plants like lettuce, parsley and rocket especially during the winter months when moisture is never an issue. You can always thin them out by just harvesting plants at the edges when they are young. An added benefit to this type of planting is creating an environment less conducive for weeds to grow.
To utilise the small space vegetable garden to your advantage, try growing crops vertically. The sugar snap pea is my favourite plant to grow in this manner. Hardly any space is utilised as I have positioned my trellis just near the fence. Other vegetables that can be trained to grow upward include squash and tomato plants.
INTER-PLANTING This is making use of the
space next to a plant that takes and entire season to mature. Faster growing plants that reach maturity earlier in the season can be planted in between slower growing plants e.g. tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. Early crops will be harvested just as the later maturing plants require the extra room to finish growing. Examples of crops ideal for interplanting are lettuce, scallions, and radishes. I have an asparagus patch that I always inter-plant with salad greens, chinese celery, and coriander to maximise space in the garden. I also plant daikon radish close in a row, and harvest every other one as a miniature size, which allows more growing room for the remaining vegetables to grow to average size.
CONCLUSION Anyone with enthusiasm can establish a small backyard garden. If we keep it simple and remember the basics of sunshine, water, and fertile soil we are on our way. Learning from our practical experience of trial and error is the way to real gardening success.
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Santa’s Wonderland Tickets Include: • Entry to Santa’s Wonderland • Family and Children Amusement Rides (unlimited) • Ice Skating (unlimited) • Ice Toboggan Rides (unlimited) • Snow Pit fun (unlimited) • Entry to Ice Wonderland • Winter Snowfalls • Entry to Candy Land • Entry To traditional Family Christmas Land • Train a Reindeer at the Ride on Rudolf and Friends Station • Christmas Story Telling • Write a Letter to Santa Station • Snow Dome Selfie Station • Meet and Greet the Roaming Christmas Characters • Live Christmas Stage Performance There are additional costs you may want to purchase from photos with Santa, show bags and carnival games.
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Santa’s Wonderland is a fun filled Christmas event at the Adelaide Show Grounds from the 9th to the 18th of December. This experience is predominantly for younger children and families. Ticket prices are $35 each; Adults and children over 2 will have to purchase a ticket. When purchasing tickets online through Ticketebo you will have the option to add “Santa’s Photo Session” to your ticket for an extra cost. (Vixen is the basic package and you will have the opportunity to upgrade your package on the day of your session). You should arrive about 30 minutes before the gates open. Times for each day are on Santa’s Wonderland website under “buy tickets” times may vary depending on the day.
Overall this event is a great place to take any young child or family and will make their Christmas a memorable one, as this event does not come around every year. It might just be the perfect gift, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by to grab yourself a ticket! Photo prices: There are 5 different photo packages you can buy, Vixen$28.95, Blitzen $32.95, Rudolph $42.95, Santa’s Gift Pack $49.95 and The Ultimate Santa’s Gift Pack $59.95. The Vixen pack includes one 6x8 photo, four wallet photos and a 4x6 photo. The Blitzen pack includes one 6x8 photo, two 4x6 photos, four wallet photos, one magnet frame and two gift tags. The Rudolph pack includes two 6x8 photos, four 4x6 photos, eight wallet photos, two magnet frames and a calendar. Santa’s Gift Pack includes two 6x8 photos, four 4x6 photos, eight wallet photos, one frame magnet, four gift tags, two Christmas cards, three book marks, one high resolution digital file(unlimited prints and sharing), and a calendar. The Santa’s Gift Pack to Ultimate includes everything in the Santa’s Gift Pack plus an additional six high resolution digital files from your session.
Parking: Parking at the Adelaide Show Grounds will operate via a ticket machine at the entrance. The first half an hour will be free, after that an additional charge will apply. From over half an hour to 2 hours it will cost $3 then anything over 2 hours it will cost $8. Extra charges will apply if your vehicles are parked there for over 24 hours. Upon exit you will have to validate your ticket by paying at one of the pay stations, near the Rose Terrace entrance or one at the Leader Street Entrance.
Free Show Bag: Children under 18 will also receive a free Christmas Activities Trail Showbag. You will build this through the activity trail and this includes the following: DIY Christmas Bauble DIY Christmas Colouring in and Santa’s Wonderland Crayons Christmas Selfie Props to use on Santa’s Selfie Sleigh DIY Santa’s Wonderland Christmas Card with Personalised Stickers Free Candy Cane
Food: There will be food and drink venues on site for additional costs, but you can also bring your own.
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FINANCIAL CONCESSIONS FOR SA Are you finances under pressure? Are you constantly worried about money? Find out what financial assistance options you may qualify for in South Australia.
Rent Assistance This program is set up through Housing South Australia and can help to cover some of your rental expenses. You can receive help with your current rent, rent arrears, or a bond to use towards setting up a rental property. To be eligible you must be renting (or looking to rent) in South Australia and:
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HERE ARE A NUMBER of non-profit and government based financial services for South Australians, which come in the form of special discounts, rebates, and concessions. These programs and services can either reduce the amount of money you need to pay out-of-pocket, or provide you with cash rebates to help cover some of your costs. It is important that you understand what programs you are eligible for, so you can receive the financial support you are eligible for. Below is a look at the top financial assistance programs for low-income earners in South Australia.
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HOUSEHOLD COSTS Energy Bill Concessions and Medical Heating and Cooling Concessions The Energy Bill concession provides a rebate of up to $215 per year to help cover the cost of your annual electric and gas bills. The Medical Heating and Cooling concession of $215.00 may also be available to you if you have a medical illness that requires you to keep your home set at a certain temperature.
• Have an independent income • You aren’t bankrupt with a debt to Housing SA • You aren’t an overseas student • The total property rent is less than $450 per week • You don’t have a debt of more than $1000 with Housing SA • Have a household assessable income that meets income and liquid asset limits • The rent is less than 50% of your total household income before tac • You have an arrangement to repay any debt you owe to housing SA • You don’t partly own any residential property
• It won’t contravene the conditions of an intervention order *Information sourced from www.sa.gov.au HEALTH CARE Spectacles Scheme If you qualify, you can receive help paying for a new pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses one time every two years. If you are eligible, the maximum you will pay for a complete pair of glasses from a participating optometrist is: • Glasses with single vision lenses $25.00 • Glasses with single vision grind lenses $30 • Glasses with bi-focal lenses $50 • Glasses with multi-focal lenses $100 Health Care Concessions If you are eligible for this concession, it will help cover some of the cost for prescription medication, by setting a maximum payment per prescription at $25.00. TRANSPORT FEES Public Transport Concessions This concession is for low income earners, pensioners and veterans and reduces the cost of public transport.
Please note that you must travel with your Transport Concession card and produce it upon request. Failure to do so may result in a hefty fine. Application forms are available on www.sa.gov.au Concession for Registration and License This program will reduce the cost for motor vehicle registration and driver’s licence fees by 50 per cent for qualified residents. It will also exempt you from stamp duty on your vehicle insurance. SENIORS Seniors Card The South Australia Senior Card is for people who are over the age of 60-years old and working less than 20 hours per week. It offers a 50 per cent discount on public transport fees, and a special reduction on certain goods and services throughout South Australia. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES Funeral Assistance Program If someone you loved has passed away and did not leave enough money behind to cover his/her funeral expenses, the government may help. If the person’s estate was for less than $3,000, this program will cover the expense for a basic funeral
and standard burial. Council Rate Concessions You can receive a discount of up to $190 per year off the amount of council rate fees you must pay. FINANCIAL ADVICE Financial Counsellors of Australia Often times when a person is under financial stress, they make bad decisions under duress. This can further complicate or worsen their situation. If you are dealing with money issues and need some professional assistance, the Financial Counsellors of Australia are a great choice. They are professionals who are unbiased, independent, and confidential and their services are free! Financial Wellbeing The Wyatt Trust assists financially vulnerable individuals and families with their household budgets. Their goal is to help South Australians manage their financial obligations and household budgets, especially after a crisis has sent their finances into a tailspin. Disclaimer:This is a general guide to services and may be subject to change. For more information on all available concessions, visit www.sa.gov.au
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FOOD HAMPERS & VOUCHERS IN SA Christmas should be a magical time for the young and old alike. But for some families and individuals in our community, Christmas is a time of fear, anxiety, loneliness, fear, especially when struggling with personal and financial problems. Below is a list of organisations that help with food hampers, transport, chemist vouchers and other assistance to help get you through. FOOD HAMPERS, FOOD/ TRANSPORT/CHEMIST VOUCHERS, RENT/BILL ASSISTANCE ANGLICARE Website: http://www.anglicaresa.org.au/emergency-relief/ THE MAGDALENE CENTRE (ADELAIDE) Location: 35A Whitmore Square, Adelaide
CHRISTIES BEACH
WHYALLA
Location: 111 Beach Road
28 Head Street
Phone: 8186 8900
Phone: 8649 3233
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm Weekdays CENTACARE Website: http://www. centacarecdpp.org.au Email: generaladmin@ centacarecdpp.org.au
WUDINNA 16-24 Richards Avenue Phone: 8680 2492 LUTHERAN COMMUNITY CARE
Phone: 8305 9394
CEDUNA
Website: http://www.lccsa.org. au
Open: 9:00am- 12:30pm Weekdays
Location: 15 McKenzie Street
Email: barossa@lccsa.org.au
Phone: 8625 3810
Location: 16 Gawler Street, Nuriootpa
Please Note: No Appointment Necessary
PORT AUGUSTA ELIZABETH
Location: 6 Gibson Street
Phone: 1 800 061 551 (Weekdays)
Phone: 8641 2379
SALISBURY Location: Old Rectory Phone: 1800 773 277 (Freecall) Time: 9:00am-9:30am Weekdays Please Note: Appointments Essential
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PORT LINCOLN Location: 32 Mortlock Terrace Phone: 8683 0733 PORT PIRIE 85 Gertrude Street Phone: 8638 2100
Phone: 8562 2657 SPARK RESOURCE CENTRE Website: http://spark@ sparkresourcecentre.org.au Email: spark@ sparkresourcecentre.org.au Location: 213 Gouger Street, Adelaide Phone: 8212 3255
THE HUTT COMMUNITY CENTRE Email: reception@thehut.org.au Location: 1 Euston Road, Aldgate Phone: 8339 4615 UNITING CARE WESLEY Website: http://www.ucwb.org. au Email: ucwb@ucwb.org.au BOWDEN Location: 77 Gibson Street Phone: 8245 7100 PORT ADELAIDE Location: 58 Dale Street Phone: 8440 2290 PORT PIRIE Location: 60 Florence Street Phone: 8633 0418 KADINA Location: 31 Hallet Street Phone: 8821 2433 MARION LIFE Website: http://www. http://communitywebs.org/ marionlife Location: 887 Marion Road, Mitchell Park Phone: 8277 0304 *MarionLife may be able to assist with food vouchers, utility assistance payment plans, clothing vouchers and community meals
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USEFUL PLACES & PHONE NUMBERS FOR A LITTLE (OR A LOT) OF HELP PROTECTION AND SAFETY
PERSONAL COUNSELLING SERVICES
Emergency Services - 000
Kids Help Line (24 Hours)
Police assistance - 131 444 (Non-emergency calls for police attendance).
Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000 National Security Hotline
- 1800 123 400
SES emergency contact
- 132 500
Fire bans and restrictions (CFS) - 1300 362 361
SA coastal, land, weather and flood warnings - 1300 659 215
Victim Support Service - 8231 5626
Country callers phone
Counselling and information for people who have been a victim of crime. 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. - 1800 182 368
Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service - 8226 8787 (outside Adelaide) - 1800 817 421
NOTES: Emergency medical and
counselling services for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Yarrow Place can help you report assault to the police, but you do not have to involve the police.
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ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Al-Anon and Alateen
Anonymous and confidential telephone counselling for people aged 5 to 18 years. - 1800 551 800
Support for people affected by the alcohol problems of relatives or friends. - 8231 2959
Child Abuse Report Line
Alcoholics Anonymous
Lifeline (24 Hours)
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Service to report suspected child abuse of any kind -13 14 78
- 131 114
Domestic Violence Helpline Counselling for victims of domestic violence and their concerned friends. Also counselling for people who commit domestic violence. - 1800 800 098
Gambling Helpline
Counselling, information and referral for people who are concerned about their own, or another person’s gambling. - 1800 060 757
Counselling and support if you have an alcohol problem. - 8346 3255
Counselling service for people with drug and alcohol problems and their family and friends. - 1300 13 1340
Nar-Anon
Support service for specifically for people affected by the drug problems of relatives or friends. - 8272 8228
Narcotics Anonymous
Support group for people with drug problems. - 8231 4233
Poisons Information Centre Emergency medical advice on what to do if someone has swallowed or been exposed to a poison, whether by accident or intentionally. - 13 11 26
GENERAL HELP SERVICES
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
ABORIGINAL SERVICES
Crisis Care
Meals on Wheels (SA)
Aboriginal Sobriety Group Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP)
- 131611
Families SA
Head Office: EDS Centre 108 North Terrace, Level 7, Adelaide 5000 General Enquiries: 8226 7000 Customer Information: 8226 6735 Email: customer.families@dfc. sa.gov.au Website: www.families.sa.gov.au
Homelessness Gateway Service (Uniting Communities) Phone: 1 800 003 308 Admin (Mon-Fri (9:00am – 5:00pm) Phone: 8202 5821 Website: www.uniting communities.org GPO Box 2534 Adelaide SA 5001
MULTICULTURAL SERVICES Migrant Women’s Support and Accommodation Service (Service available 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday). Phone: 8346 9417 (After hours, you can call Crisis Care on 13 16 11). NOTE: Support and emergency accommodation for migrant women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
70 Greenhill Road Wayville SA 5034 PO Box 406 Unley SA 5061 Freecall: 1800 854 453 Phone: (08) 8271 8700 Website: www.mealsonwheelssa. org.au NOTES: Delivers $6 meals to people’s homes (Must have referral from GP or other community agency).
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING AND ASSISTANCE Uniting Communities Phone: 8202 5111 Email: enquiries@ unitingcommunities.org
NOTES: Provides financial assistance to those in need (Loans up to $800) for whitegoods, dental/ medical etc. Assessment for viability performed by financial counsellor.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
The Mobile Assistance Patrol transports people under the influence of alcohol or other drugs to places of safety and support. Service available 7 days a week, 6.00 pm to 4.00 am. Phone: 8223 4063 Mobile: 0411 474 368
Nunga Miminis Shelter
Support and emergency accommodation for Aboriginal women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Service available 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Phone: 8367 6474 (For after hours, phone Crisis Care on 13 1611)
MISC SERVICES Adelaide Animal Emergency Centre (Open 24 hours) Phone: 8371 0333
Domestic Violence Helpline Counselling for victims of domestic violence and their concerned friends. Also counselling for people who commit domestic violence. Phone: 1800 800 098
TIS - Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) (24 hour interpreting service). Phone: 13 1450
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