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VOLUNTEERING IN ADELAIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF
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Welcome to the sixth issue of Wrapped Community Survival Guide. Wrapped is a South Australian publication, aimed at low to middle-income, families and individuals. The contributors involved in making this project come to life had varying levels of graphic design and writing experience, ranging from basic computer skills to skilled Indesign user. Over the course of the past 6 months, each participant has gained valuable skills in researching and writing, as well as Microsoft Word, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop. Participants also learnt other employment skills such as meeting and exceeding expectations and deadlines, punctuality and accepting constructive criticism. 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.
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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.
Larissa A, Editor *All content found in this publication was created to be informative. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the advice of relevant and qualified professionals with any questions or for further information regarding any of the information or services provided in this publication. Relying on any content found in this newsletter is solely at the reader’s own risk. Links and information relating to external websites, materials and organisations are provided for convenience, and do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.
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CONTENTS
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Free Christmas Meals and Gatherings Many South Australian organisations are opening up their doors to people who may not have somewhere to go on Christmas day. Find out where to spend Christmas if you are in need.
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Save the Bees Bees are more important to human survival than many of us realise. Find out how we can help protect these little guys...and protect ourselves in the process
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Free food on your birthday! A list of where to get free food on your special day!
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Volunteering over Christmas South Australian organisations are looking for volunteers over the Christmas season. Can you lend a hand?
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Musicals in Adelaide We no longer have to travel to Melbourne or Sydney to see the best shows. See what musicals are coming to Adelaide this season.
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Nintendo Switch games for kids 5 Nintendo Switch games your kids will love
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The Cost of Coffee Do you know how much your coffee habit is affecting the planet...or your wallet?
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Surviving the Silly Season single If you are single and feeling lonely these holidays, find out why being single during the silly season is a blessing, not a curse.
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Endometriosis Shedding some light on a misunderstood and yet, crippling, condition.
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Kids Eat Free! Where kids eat free in Adelaide
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Groceries on a budget Groceries can be one of the biggest household expenses. Find out how to save some money at the grocery checkout with some great tips.
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Head Space Positive thinking is sometimes easier said than done, but seeing the glass half full can make a huge impact on your life.
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Emergency Services in Adelaide Emergency contacts and phone numbers
FREE MEALS AND GATHERINGS ON CHRISTMAS Thousands of Adelaidians won’t be sitting down to a bountiful Christmas meal with family on Christmas Day and the number of South Australian organisations providing free Christmas meals for the disadvantaged has grown in line with the number of people accessing them. Sharing a holiday meal with others can have a significant impact on someone who is struggling, so here is a list of some of the places that are putting on Christmas meals for those in need.
PARAFIELD GARDENS COMMUNITY CLUB
Christmas Dinner, 22 December, 6 pm. Please register attendance by calling church office Ph: Carol 0418 814 5448 or Bronte 0407 049 535
ST LUKES WHITMORE SQUARE
Providing lunch on Christmas Day from 11 am, all welcome. 35 Whitmore Square, Adelaide Ph: 8231 4149 Email stlukes@internode. on.net
MOUNT BARKER FAMILY HOUSE HUTT STREET CENTRE
Open on Christmas Day from 7am – 1pm. Christmas lunch provided from 11am. 258 Hutt Street, Adelaide 5000 Ph: 8418 2500 dchutt@huttstcentre.org.au
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Christmas Day Lunch from 12 noon 31 Princes Rd, Mount Barker SA 5251 Ph: 0411 051 116 Chris Sponsored by Gospel of Christ Fellowship
SALVATION ARMY GOLDEN GROVE
Christmas Day Luncheon from 12 - no charge. All children receive a free gift. 99 Wynn Vale Drive, Wynn Vale 5127 Please register by calling church office on 829 4784
WESTCARE BAPTIST CHURCH
Open from 10 am. Their free Christmas meal is held from about 12 noon on Sunday 25 December 2016. I No registration required. The WestCare dining room is at the end of Millers Court (off 212 Wright Street near Whitmore Square), Adelaide Ph: (08) 8118 5200 11-13 Millers Ct, Adelaide SA 5000
MARION LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Christmas Day BBQ in the car park of Marion Church of Christ from 12.30pm. $5 per person. 887 Marion Road, Mitchell Park info@marionlife.org.au Ph: 8277 0304
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Save the Bees!
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ees do their jobs quietly and go relatively unnoticed, but these little pollinators are a seriously important part of our food system. So important in fact, that if they were to perish, many experts believe that we would soon follow. I’m sure most people are aware that the number of bees in the world is rapidly declining due to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), a term used to describe the mysterious phenomenon where bees are leaving the hive and dying due to contracting illness and diseases. Bees are responsible for pollinating many of the foods that we eat and if they weren’t around we would lose things like apples, bananas, mangoes, strawberries, and avocados. If that wasn’t enough of a reason to panic, we would also lose chocolate, coffee and grapes (and, therefore, wine!)
Plant “Single Flowers”
Single flowers are flowers with only one ring layer of petals. This ensures easy access to the pollen for the bees, as they won’t have to climb in between many layers of petals or fit into tight spaces to get to the center of the flower to gather pollen. That energy could be used to pollinate many more flowers for the hive!
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So what can we do to help save them?
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Plant Specific Coloured Flowers
Plant Specific Flowers and Trees
Use Organic Seeds when Planting
Bees see colour differently to humans. While we can see colours based on our 3 receptors of red, green and blue, bees receptors are based on the colours of blue, green and ultraviolet light. This means that bees don’t have the ability to see the colour red. That being said, they can still see similar colours, such as yellow and orange. Because of the way a bee sees colour in the world, only certain colours of flowers will stand out most to them, and draw them in for pollination. The three colours that are most likely to attract bees to your garden are blue, purple and violet, so try planting flowers of these colours to improve your chances of having bees coming over for a visit!
While colour is important, so is the type of flowers or trees you plant, some are more attractive to bees than others. A few of their favourites include, but are not limited to;
Planting your flowers, fruits, and vegetables with organic seeds ensures the seeds haven’t come into contact with any chemicals that could potentially harm the bees that come to pollinate the flowers when they bloom. It’ll be a better and safer option for you too if you plan on growing your own food!
• Lavender • Daisies • Tea Trees • Honey Myrtle • Native Rosemary • Purple Coral Pea • Spider Flower • Bottlebrush
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Build a Bee Hotel
Build Homes for the Bees
Only use Natural Pesticides and Fertilizers
Bee hotels are a great way to help support solitary bees. They provide shelter, give the bees a safe haven, and an excuse to come back to your garden for pollination, which will result in your garden flowering and remaining healthy. They’re pretty easy to make too! For the frame, you can build one from planks of wood, forming an open box, ideally at least 15 centimeters in depth. The height and width of your bee hotel is completely up to you. To fill the bee hotel, use small logs of wood and drill multiple tiny holes into the face of the stumps, roughly between 2 and 10 millimeters should do the job nicely. Stack these logs in your hotel frame, and fill any gaps with small bamboo shoots. The bees will be grateful!
Depending on the type of bee, you could make their search for a new home a lot easier for them by preparing a space tailored for their needs. For some solitary bees, a bee hotel can suffice, but others may require a small patch of dirt and leaves for them to burrow down in, which would ideally be in a sunny spot in your garden.
The chemicals in pesticides are extremely toxic to bees, so why not leave it up to nature and let the spiders, praying mantises and various other insects that inhabit your garden handle unwanted visitors? It will end up being much safer than having your family or pets also being exposed to these chemicals.
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Create a Bee Bath
Buy Honey from your Local Beekeeper
Don’t Poison the Swarm!
Like all living things, bees need access to fresh, clean water at all times because buzzing around all day in search of pollen is hard work. Fortunately for you, it’s not nearly as hard to give them what they need! Fill a small water dish and place a few sticks or rocks leading down to the water so the bees can comfortably have a drink without fear of drowning.
Most of the honey you see on the shelves in supermarkets isn’t 100% pure. A lot of these products are ‘adulterated’, meaning that the honey has been mixed with other ingredients. The only way to be sure that you’re getting real authentic honey is to buy from your local beekeeper or even harvest it yourself from your own beehive if you know how to do so. Some local beekeepers in Adelaide that sell honey include:
If you find an unwanted swarm of bees on your property, do not call in pest control to kill them off.
• Barossa Honey facebook.com/BarossaHoney • Beelieve Honey - Benesh Beehives facebook.com/beneshbee • Hayes Honey facebook.com/HayesHoney4 • Salubrious Honey facebook.com/SalubriousHoney • Do Bee Honey facebook.com/dobeehoneysa
Most of the time, the swarm of bees you see are just scouts, looking for a new place to establish a hive, and will move on to find a more suitable place to call home. If after 48 hours the bees haven’t moved on, then it’s time to take action. You’ll need to call your local council or a local beekeeper to safely remove the bees and relocate them so that we can still reap the benefits that they provide for us.
If we all work together to spread the word and help support our buzzy little friends, then their future, and consequently ours, will start to look a lot brighter!
• B Sting Apiaries facebook.com/bstingapiaries bcbstwelltuned.com
More info on beekeeper locations at: beethecure.com.au/honey-map
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Free Birthday Food
It’s your birthday...eat free if you want to! Get free appetisers, desserts, and entrees on your birthday just for making it through another year.
My birthday is coming up soon so I thought I would share a list of places to go that offer their customers something FREE for their birthday. While it may be just a dessert, it could also be a full meal! Most of the restaurants require that you to sign up and become members of their loyalty programs or download their apps in advance to make the most of it, so we have included the links to help you get started. Sign up for them all and eat like a King or Queen on your special day.
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Boost Juice Get a free boost if you are part of the vibe club, plus plenty of other benefits year round |
Cold Rock Ice Cream Get a free ice cream on your birthday |
boostjuice.com.au/vibe
Sumo Salad Free regular Salad if you are part of the sumo society
Muffin Break Get a free muffin during your birthday month | muffinbreak.com.au/rewards
Nandos eligible members will receive a voucher for a free birthday meal sent via email on the 1st day of their birthday month. nandos.com.au/periperks
coldrock.com.au/vip
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San Churro sign up online to become a socialite and get free churros on your birthday elsocial.sanchurro.com
Gloria Jeans FREE DRINK ON YOUR BIRTHDAY WHEN YOU SIGN UP IN-STORE|
Gelatissimo Get a free gelato on your birthday (valid for 4 weeks). club gelato app available on google play and app store gelatissimo.com.au
Hokkaido Cheese Tart Free Cheese Tart (need to sign up for their loyalty program via FB Messenger) hbctaus.com.au
Ikea Free cake on your birthday for Ikea Family Members (valid for one month) sign up in-store or online ikea.com
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Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday when you are a Club 31 member |
Mrs Fields GET A FREE COOKIE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY |
T2 Free takeaway tea for T2 Members (sign up in-store or online)
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Salsa’s Get a free burrito on your birthday when you sign up to Mex Club |
Hungry Jacks Free Whopper on your birthday. Must sign up via the app
SUBWAY FREE COOKIE & DRINK WITH ANY SUB PURCHASED ON YOUR BIRTHDAY |
salsas.com.au/mex-club/
www.hungryjacks.com.au
subway.com.au
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COMMUNITY FOCUS
VOLUNTEERING IN ADELAIDE
GIVE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS
W
hile Christmas is a time for family, reflection and celebration for most, for many Australians it represents added financial pressure, anxiety, and loneliness.
Not only can the holidays be a scary time when you can’t afford presents for your loved ones and family on Christmas morning, or afford the Christmas food with all the trimmings, but it can also be quite a lonely time for many. Obviously when it comes to the Christmas Holidays, it is really hard for the disadvantaged thousands of children and families across the state each year, but many of those disadvantaged children, families, and individuals will be gifted with joy as South Aussies pull together to help those less fortunate.
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One may usually think that Christmas is a time for greed, hearty food, and glazed hams, but perhaps using Christmas as a way of giving back to the less fortunate members of our community would be a kinder way of viewing and/or spending the holiday season. There are loads of organizations that are happy to borrow your time to help give back to others. These are some of the ways you can give back this year, many are in much desperate help on Christmas day:
JAMIE’S ITALIAN ADELAIDE The Italian institution is calling for volunteers to lend a helping hand in the kitchen on Christmas Day. Jamie’s will open their doors in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide and will produce and provide a free lunch for families who are doing it tough. Interested? It’s simple - You don’t have to cook, all you have to do is volunteer two hours of your time by helping clear tables or doing the dishes. www.jamiesitalian.com.au
“There are loads of organiSations that are happy to borrow your time to help give back to others.”
MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on wheels began in Britain during the Second World War and was established in Australia in 1952. If you have a car and a driver’s license, why not volunteer your time to bring food and some Christmas Cheer to people in your area? Every effort is made to keep meals as affordable as possible, particularly as many of the clients are pensioners. The meals are provided at production cost and range in price from $4.50 to $12.00. The generosity of volunteers, who give their time to help cook in the kitchens, drive the cars, and deliver the meals, means that Meals on Wheels are able to provide a vital service at an economical price. Meals on Wheels is more than just a meal. It is also about ensuring that people who may not be able to get out and about, enjoy regular social interaction and the comfort of knowing someone will drop by regularly to say hello and see how they are going. Meals on Wheels also provides the opportunity for people to be taken to local centers to share a meal with others or go on outings, with the assistance of volunteers. www.mealsonwheels.sa.org.au
THE SALVATION ARMY If you’re looking to give back this Christmas, consider volunteering for the Salvos and help give hope where it’s needed most? At Christmas, the Salvation Army helps around 70,000 households in Australia, and they need your help to give hope where it’s needed most. Volunteer to wrap presents, create hampers, host a toy drive or give unwanted clothes or non-perishable food items to bring some cheer to families in need this year. Each year, The Salvation Army provides over 160,000 meals and over 64,000 hampers and vouchers nationally during the Christmas season. In 2018, over 58,000 children received Christmas gifts donated, packed and delivered by the generous Australian public. www.salvationarmy.org.au
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY SA If you’re planning a wardrobe update or looking to replace older furniture with your new Christmas purchases, Vinnies South Australia CEO David Work encourages you to consider donating your good quality clothing, shoes, homewares and furniture to them. www.vinnies.org.au
RSPCA SOUTH AUSTRALIA Several of our furry friends are also likely to spend Christmas without a home. By donating money, environmental enrichment toys such as to treat balls, Kongs, wobblers, toys, unwanted sheets, towels, blankets, and animal bedding you can help an animal in need. www.rspca.org.au
ANGLICARE AnglicareSA would provide 1000 Christmas hampers to families and individuals struggling to put food on the table. Welcome donations of in-date food items such as canned fruit, vegetables, long-life milk, cereals, biscuits, toiletries and toys for children. “Christmas is a time to exercise the gift of giving. Donating items to those less fortunate is very rewarding because when you wake up on Christmas Day, you know you’ve helped make someone else’s Christmas Day special. www.anglicaresa.com.au
HUTT STREET CENTRE The Hutt St Centre has been assisting the homeless and underprivileged in South Australia for more than 60 years. Hutt St Centre relies on the commitment of volunteers to assist with the provision of services to people facing homelessness, in a variety of roles and in different areas of the Centre. You can be an Angel for a Day by providing breakfast to the disadvantaged, fundraise and volunteer, or simply make a Christmas donation. Adelaide residents who can spare a few hours of their day are welcome to join the Leukemia Foundation at Rundle Mall or Adelaide Centre Plaza for Christmas gift wrapping and fundraising. Thinking of those doing it tough at Christmas. Christmas can be a very sensitive time for people facing homelessness, so it is important people are surrounded by those who they know and trust. www.huttstreetcentre.org.au
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MINDA INC Minda volunteers provide charity Christmas Gift Wrapping in Adelaide Arcade from 2 to 24 of December 2019. All money raised go towards supporting over 3,500 South Australian’s with disability. www.mindainc.com.au
OZHARVEST Visit the Tree of Goodness in the Adelaide Central Market to make a donation. Every $1 enables OzHarvest to deliver two meals from quality rescued food to men, women, and children in need. For each contribution, decoration will be added to the tree. Watch as the tree flourishes in response to the community’s goodwill. www.ozharvest.org
BACKPACKS 4 KIDS SA Donate your time to pack a backpack or wrap presents for teenagers experiencing homelessness and children who’ve had to suddenly leave their home because of violence or traumatic situations. www.backpacks4kidssa.org
WOMEN’S & CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SA Add one more present to the list to donate to the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation’s annual toy drive. This year the Foundation has put a call out for donations of new toys and games suitable for children aged 13 to 18. No need to wrap your present, as the team from the Hospital sort the gifts and choose a present for each child that they will truly love. Gifts can be brought to the WCH Foundation’s office at Ground Floor, 55 King William Road, North Adelaide, between 9:00, am and 5:00 pm. https://wchfoundation.org.au
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ARTS & CULTURE
MUSICALS IN ADELAIDE
SINGING, DANCING AND ACTING, OH MY!
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usicals are on the rise in Adelaide. Lately, we have seen the likes of bigbudget musicals including Disney’s Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, The Book Of Mormon and The Wizard of Oz. If you have never experienced the magical splendor of a LIVE musical fantasy, then now is the time! Musicals have everything you could want during a day or evening out – singing, acting, dance, and storytelling. You get taken on a magical ride, it takes you out of your normal life for a few
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hours, and you can be entertained and un-wind with the audience. Everyone is experiencing this together – the actors feed off of your participation. This doesn’t happen in a movie. The LIVE quality to the experience is unbeatable. Actors train for long periods to bring this show to you, whilst actors on film rehearse and film in a few takes, and the movie is ready for you to be enjoyed. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, as it is all entertainment, but so much more work goes into bringing you the show you are witnessing.
THE RISE OF MUSICAL THEATRE IN ADELAIDE
Musical theatre is most definitely on the rise within Adelaide. It wasn’t too long ago that one would need to travel across the country to Melbourne, Sydney or even Brisbane. But luckily, we have been honoured with many musicals in the past few years. I think when WICKED came to Adelaide in 2011, it showed producers the demand for live musical theatre in Adelaide. Whilst our seasons are fairly short and not as long as other states, we do attend these short seasons which shows the producers the demand for musicals in SA. 2018 saw the likes of The Rocky Horror Show, Mamma Mia!, The Book Of Mormon and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard Of Oz.
We have also been lucky in 2019 with Disney’s Aladdin – a smash hit that was widely received to great acclaim. The appeal of a Disney show is appetising for audiences, and whilst we have missed out on MANY Disney productions (The Lion King and Mary Poppins), Aladdin was the first Disney musical Adelaide has received. It shows that we are being greatly considered for musicals and that the demand and growth are here. This also leads to the possible opportunities for more Disney musicals to head to our stages. Frozen, the smash-hit 2013 film featuring the phenomenon “Let It Go” will be arriving on Australian shores in 2020. Fingers crossed there will be an announcement of an Adelaide season! Recently we had West Side Story for a short stay (28 November – 8 December 2019).
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WHICH MUSICALS ARE HEADING TO ADELAIDE?
Billy Elliot, featuring music by Elton John (whose life story was recently made into the movie “ROCKETMAN”) is about a young boy named Billy (Elliot), who hides his unique dance abilities from his family as he does not want them to find out, all the while being set in 1980’s North East London during the coal miner’s strike. A production with breathtaking dancing and a heartfelt story, what’s not to love? Billy Elliot will play at the Adelaide Festival Centre from 29 December 2019 – 8 February 2020. School Of Rock, featuring a score by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, brings to the stage the now-classic 2003 film about a music teacher (Dewey Finn) who pretends to be someone else so that he is able to teach rock music at a school, and enters the students in a music competition without letting the principal, parents or school know. Not only does the School Of Rock have an entertaining story with lots of heart, but the kids play all the instruments LIVE on stage! School Of Rock will play at the Adelaide Festival Centre from 20 March – 12 April 2020. Also, just recently announced: SIX the Musical is heading to the newly renovated Her Majesty’s Theatre! Tickets aren’t currently available for SIX – but be sure to sign up to the waitlist to be notified about when tickets go on sale: sixthemusical.com/ australia
WHY ATTEND THE THEATRE WHEN I COULD JUST SEE A MOVIE?
Fair point. A movie is cheaper than a theatre ticket. But with a theatre ticket, you get the bonus of seeing a story being told LIVE, right in front of you. The excitement of the theatre is that it can’t be re-created. If something goes wrong, you’re there to experience it. The beauty of it is the possible mistakes that could happen. It’s not a bad thing. It’s exciting and it adds to the entire experience as a whole. Also, some things happen on the stage that you can’t get whilst watch a movie. It is 2 hours and 30-45 minutes (timing depending on what type of show/theatrical event you attend), of pure joy, spectacle, and surprise! If you have never experienced the magic of live theatre, you are missing out! I believe that there’s at least one musical out of every single one that has been created, that one person would enjoy. Do you like to Grease the movie? If it ever comes near you in the theatrical form – grab a ticket (if you can)!
HOW TO GET (CHEAP) TICKETS:
Granted, tickets for the theatre can be expensive, however, there are always ways to experience the theatre on the cheap. Matinees are a great way to see a musical without paying the big bucks you would for an evening performance. Always be sure to sign up to Waitlists when musicals are first announced as usually, Producers will send out an email, sharing special discounts for early-bird sales/promotions. Tip: It might be helpful for you to attend a show with a group of friends – there’s a booking fee of $8.95 per transaction, but if you attend with a group of friends, you can split the booking fee evenly!
Ticket prices vary for certain performances. For the cheapest tickets, I recommend looking at a matinee. For Billy Elliot, after taking a look at the prices for a Wednesday and Sunday matinee, I would suggest attending a Wednesday matinee. C Reserve tickets are $65.00 – whereas a Sunday matinee is $79.00 for C Reserve. For School Of Rock, I would recommend a Sunday matinee, as C Reserve Stalls tickets are $67.95, as are C Reserve Grand Circle tickets.
WHERE TO BOOK:
You can book tickets to Billy Elliot and School Of Rock online at BASS.net.au or in-person at BASS outlets. The list of BASS outlets can be located here: bass.net.au/info/outlets
WHERE TO EAT?
Dining before a performance is a favourite tradition for many. There are many places one may choose to dine – don’t want fancy? McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s and KFC are favourite alternatives – or if you would like a wholesome, sit-down meal, The Strathmore Hotel provides delicious, hearty meals and exquisite desserts for reasonable prices in my personal opinion, however my affordability may not be suitable for you, so I suggest looking at restaurants in Adelaide (or even near you – remember meals aren’t as expensive in the suburbs as they are in the city). If we want more and more musicals to come to Adelaide shores, then we must play our part by being a supporter and therefore, an audience member. Talk to your friends today about perhaps seeing a musical on your next night out. I guarantee once you’ve seen a musical – you’ll be hooked! www.issuu.com | Page 21
RECOMENDED NINTENDO SWITCH GAMES GIFTS FOR KIDS
1. POKÉMON SWORD AND SHIELD Your journey begins in the fresh new region of Galar. As an eager young trainer you embark in search of becoming the strongest trainer in the region. After receiving a letter from the current Galar region Pokémon league Champion, you challenge each of the regions Gym Leader’s and take part in the Champions League, all while a new group of baddies Team ‘Yell’ have appeared and are trying to bring the region to ruins. Rating: PG Release date: November 15, 2019 Platforms/Price Nintendo Switch-$79.95 rrp Genre: Role-Playing
2. LUIGI’S MANSION 3 Luigi, Mario and friends receive an invitation to the luxurious “Last Resort” hotel, However, King Boo reveals his plan to capture Mario and friends and their dream quickly becomes a nightmare. With the help of Professor E. Gadd and his new poltergust G-00 you defeat king-boo and rescue mario and freinds. Rating: PG Release date: October 31, 2019 Platforms/Price Nintendo Switch-$79.95 rrp Genre: Role-Playing
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3. MARIO & SONIC AT THE
OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is a crossover of characters from the ever popular Super Mario and Sonic: the hedgehog series coming together to participate in a number of sporting events traditional to our Olympic games. Rating: PG Release date: November 5, 2019 Platforms/Price Nintendo Switch-$79.95ea Genre: Sports
4. SUPER MONKEY BALL: BANANA BLITZ HD
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD introduces a new villain named Captain Crabuchin, who has stolen the Golden Banana Bunch and scattered pieces of it. AiAi and his friends must recover the lost pieces, Rating: G Release date: October 29, 2019 Platforms/Price Nintendo Switch-$69.95 rrp Genre: Platforming
5. JUMANJI: THE VIDEO GAME With Dr. Bravestone, Ruby, Mouse, and Prof. Oberon as your avatars, take on an army of evil marauders, dodge deadly beasts and avoid traps to recover the jewels and save the world of Jumanji. Rating: G Release date: October 29, 2019 Platforms/Price Nintendo Switch-$69.95 rrp Genre: Platforming
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Special Feature: Coffee
THE COST OF COFFEE How much does your coffee affect the environment...and your wallet?
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he average Australian adult drinks at least one coffee a day, seven days a week. The coffee culture in Australia is unique and has more of a reputation for being a way of life, rather than just a way to stay awake at work.
TYPES OF SPECIALTY COFFEES Latte - 1 third espresso shot with 2 thirds heated milk and 1 cm of froth Cappuccino - A double shot espresso hot milk and frothed milk on top with or without chocolate powder Espresso - A shot of fine ground coffee without bitter taste and has a crema Macchiato - Two shots of coffee and has a tablespoon of frothed milk on top Flat White - A shot of coffee and steamed milk with small fine bubble with a velet texture on top Long Black - Two shots of espresso and poured directly into a cup of hot water Page 24 | Wrapped Magazine
A CUP OF CAFFEINE A DAY Many Australians stop by their favourite cafĂŠ or coffee bar to grab a cup of joe each morning as they start their day. The average Australian buys a takeaway coffee at an average of $4.20 a day, five days a week. If you multiply $4.20 over five days, the average Australian is paying approximately $21.00 a week for a coffee. If you go one step further and multiply that by 52 weeks the total will be $1,092 on coffee a year. It doubles to $2,184 a year for those Australians who buy 2 cups of takeaway coffee per day.
TAKEAWAY COFFEE - AN ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS In addition to the impact that our takeaway coffee is having on our wallet, it is hard to ignore the impact it is also having on the environment. Australians use an estimated 1 billion takeaway cups a year which causes an extreme pollution hazard and takeaway coffee cups are estimated to be the second biggest litter problem after plastic bottles. The reason why the paper takeaway cups are causing such an environmental disaster is that even the paper coffee cups contain a thin line of plastic within them, making them difficult to break down in the landfill. Also, each cup of coffee that is sold comes with a single-use plastic lid. The time it takes for the material to break down is horrifying. Each one takes 20-30 years to breakdown
“Imagine snapping out of sleep to the sweet aroma of brewing coffee each morning for less than $0.30 per cup.”
within the landfill which is just as bad as plastic bags and bottles so really how are we helping our environment? The amount of takeaway cups equates to around 60,000 kilograms of plastic waste per annum and is worth considering the next time you are standing in line waiting for your cup of coffee.
COFFEE PODS Australians have fallen in love with coffee pod machines because you are never more than a push-button away from a great-tasting cup of coffee. However, as the popularity of coffee pods machines in Australia increases, Mother Nature is suffering. ABC News has reported that Australians use around 3 million coffee pods a day, which is cause for concern as billions of aluminium and plastic are piling up in landfills and are not breaking down. With the amount of scientific information that we have regarding the climate crisis, why are we adding to the problem with coffee pods? So, the next time you push the button on your Nespresso maker consider whether or not the convenience is worth the environmental impact.
What can you do to help? BRING YOUR CUP WITH YOU TO YOUR PREFERRED CAFÉ To reduce waste by encouraging people to bring reusable coffee cups, Adelaide City Council started an initiative, supporting businesses who provide a discount to customers who bring a reusable coffee cup or travel mug. With the price of an average travel mug coming in at only $9.00 and discounts of up to $0.50 per cup of coffee being offered, it wouldn’t be long before the cup paid for itself. So if you love your takeaway coffee, why not invest in a reusable coffee cup/mug to help the environment and reduce your weekly expenses with one simple switch? What are you waiting for?
MAKE YOUR COFFEE AT HOME There are some people who can wake up, head off on a run, and make nutrient-filled smoothies before 7am. On the other hand, there are people who won’t make eye contact before they have had their first sip of liquid gold. If you are one of the latter, then making your coffee at home is the perfect solution. Home coffee makers can be found in countless brands and varieties and will save you a lot of money in the long-run. There are even some coffee makers that can be set to a timer so it makes your coffee before you even wake up! Imagine snapping out of sleep to the sweet aroma of brewing coffee each morning for less than $0.30 per cup. Can you think of anything better?
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Different types of coffee makers ITALIAN STOVE TOP PERCULATOR Traditional stovetop makers are a great idea if you like your coffee strong and bold and they are very easy to use. Pros: Easy to use. Great tasting coffee Cons: If you pack the coffee too tight can make the coffee taste bitter Initial investment: Italian stove top Perculators are available from selected department stores and continental stores ranging from $10 to $100 depending on brand and store.
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DRIP-FILTER COFFEE (ELECTRIC)
DRIP-FILTER COFFEE (MANUAL)
Traditionally invented in Germany, filter coffee is clean and sediment-free and is great for large groups of people as it is very easy to make. If you’re using a machine.
Similar to its electric counterpart, manual drip filter coffee is easy to use and makes a great tasting cup of Joe.
Pros: Easy to use and keeps coffee hot great for serving coffee for a group of people Cons: If the coffee is left for too long in the pot, it becomes bitter and tastes burnt Initial investment: Drip filter coffeemakers are available online and in department stores they can cost anywhere between $69.00 to $500.00 depending on make model and brand
Pros: Great tasting pure coffee can be made just about anywhere and sediment free Cons: Drip filter coffee can be a bit time consuming to make if you are in a hurry Initial investment: Coffee filter cone aka coffee filter are available to buy from internet sites and selected coffee merchants. Plastic filters range from $5.00 to $20.00 Glass filters from $25.00 to $39.00 and porcelain coffee filters range from $35.00 to $50.00 depending on quality and brand
INSTANT COFFEE Instant coffee is great for those who drink coffee for survival, rather than pleasure, and coming in at the cheapest price per cup, instant coffee is great for those on a tight budget. With regards to convenience, the supermarket shelves are filled with a variety of freeze-dried instant coffee to choose from, and brand is purely a matter of personal preference. Pros: Cheap
COFFEE FACTS Coffee comes 2nd in the world for largest traded commodity Finland drinks the most coffee in the world
Cons: Tastes awful Initial investment: No investment required. The only thing you need to buy is the coffee itself.
FRENCH PRESS/PLUNGER COFFEE The French press (Also known as a plunger) is quick and easy way to have a great cup of coffee at home. The French press is quite an Australian favourite and many Australians already have one home. The French press pushes the coffee granules down to the bottom while releasing pure coffee and can be made either strong or mild, depending on taste. The method for making French press coffee is simple Pros: Quick and easy to make and great for two people Cons: Cleaning of the plunger can be difficult as coffee sediment can get stuck in between wire filter
At the end of the day, it is every individual’s choice whether they chose to buy take away coffee, make their own at home, or to go without it altogether; however, if you love your coffee, but you like the idea of cutting down on costs while helping the environment, I recommend home coffee as the solution. The planet (and your wallet) will thank you.
Coffee does not dehydrate you as it does not remove fluid from your body Before coffee was widely available the popular morning drink was beer Coffee stays 20% warmer when you add crème Coffee was first discovered 1671 in Ethiopia
Initial investment: French press coffee makers are readily available for between $6.00 and $45.00, depending on where you are getting it from.
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SURVIVING THE SILLY SEASON SINGLE … And a partridge in a pairless tree.
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hristmas can be a particularly difficult time for singles, especially those who are still adjusting to being recently separated. The holidays are stressful enough without the rest of the world reminding you just how single you are with their endless social media “just got engaged” announcements and all of those stomach churningly sweet posts of couples kissing their most recently acquired “true (cough, cough) love” on the beach. Not every single person dreads Christmas of course, however a large proportion of singles find the holiday season extremely difficult. A recent eHarmony dating website study found that
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47% of singles cited loneliness as the reason they dreaded Christmas. Additionally, the unmarried men that were surveyed said they found Christmas a more stressful time than Valentine’s Day. There are many understandable reasons for people to feel this way. Especially when certain friends and family already waist-deep in their stale old relationships don’t make it easy to for people to simply enjoy their single life. Distributing their tandemly signed “doggy with reindeer antlers” Christmas cards like tasteless confetti while feeling the overwhelming need to ask you “You still haven’t found anybody yet”?
and inconsiderately shoving their latest mystifyingly unimpressive baby snaps under your nose. Or worse… trying to set you up with some socially awkward “friend of a friend” who’s idea of a good night is posing their numerous cats for Facebook profile pics and are still living in their mother’s basement. These types of things can make being single in December during what should be joyous holiday celebrations feel more like a social struggle for survival akin to navigating a self-esteem minefield. But, rather than locking yourself in the nearest cupboard with the leftover turkey stuffing and crying into
your Christmas trifle during your next social festive event, perhaps it is time to realise that being single during the silly season doesn’t have to be cripplingly depressing. In fact, there are more than a few distinct advantages to being free of any “Significant Other” at Christmas and many of these can be enjoyed at any time of the year. 10 Reasons Why Being a Singleton during the Silly Season (or at any time) can actually be AWESOME.
GIVING PRESENTS
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No more stressing about having to find that “perfect” (and usually expensive) present for a significant other. Admit it, this is a gift in itself. As an added bonus, that money and time you would have spent is now ALL YOURS. Go out and buy yourself an extra special present for Christmas with that money. Go on, you know you deserve it.
THOUGHTLESS GIFT RECEIVING No longer do you need to fake enthusiasm over crappy and thoughtless presents your partner would have given you. Ask yourself honestly, how often did they truly manage to give you something that was both thoughtful and a present that you ACTUALLY wanted anyway? Not often right? So, no more not so subtle gifts that were blatantly bought for them and not really for you, or that 4th bottle of fragrance that they give you every year that you absolutely hate and have been using the unused bottles to build a pyramid in the back of your bathroom cupboard with, and especially those obviously “bought at the last minute from the local service station out of desperation” crappy gifts. In fact, now is a perfect time for you to throw all that $#!% away. It’s not only cleansing for the soul, but deep down you know you really want to. The more imaginative the better.
HOLIDAY TIME MANAGEMENT
“47% of singles cited loneliness as the reason they dreaded Christmas”
No need to struggle to split spending time between their family and yours. Remember all those times your EX’s parents would give you endless tedious advice on how to live your life and all of those awkward silences whenever your ex left the room? Remember all that time you wasted fruitlessly trying to impress them? And what about those awkward sleepovers at their parent’s house in that uncomfortable back crippling squeaky guest bed during the holiday period? All over, no more, finished, finito. You are free. FRRREEEEEEEEE.
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RECONNECTING WITH LOST FRIENDS Whom you wish to spend your time with is now your choice and YOURS ALONE. No more compromising for their irrational insecurities about your best friend from high school who just happens to have the opposite genital type. No more avoiding people “they just didn’t like” for no apparent reason. Get out there and rekindle those old friendships. Best of all, this freedom extends beyond the Christmas season. It extends into LIFE itself.
CAREFREE FLIRTING You can flirt fearlessly with whoever you want, whenever you want. Including that attractive “special someone” behind the counter of your favourite coffee shop that you go out of your way to visit with the sexy eyes and beautiful smile. Whether just for some lighthearted fun or as a serious pursuit, flirting has become a completely guilt free and fun thing to do once again. Take advantage while stocks last.
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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Things like Christmas mistletoe actually have some interesting and thought provoking possibilities, as opposed to previous years. In fact, if you think about it, there are now many things in your life that have become open to interesting opportunities that were unavailable to you before. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Let that concept sink in for a moment and ponder the almost unlimited options. Pretty cool, huh!
FREEDOM TO SOCIALISE (OR NOT TO) You can go to any Christmas party you want to, or better yet, you can LEAVE a boring party whenever you desire without catering to the whims of anyone else. Try to deny that this is not one of the most awesome things ever. This is a level of freedom that few people in couples can or ever will get to brag about. As an added bonus, you know those friends of your EX that you really never got along with but you had to put up with on a far too frequent basis? Well, you never have to spend time with any of them ever again either. Double points score.
NO NEED TO EXCUSE BAD PUBLIC BEHAVIOR No more embarrassing moments at social gatherings when your significant other has had a bit too much to drink or when those parts of their personality that are best kept in private are on public display in high definition. No more making excuses or soundlessly gesturing “sorry” to other people for their bad behaviour or having to take care of them in a drunken stupor afterwards. This Christmas, enjoy the benefit of finally only feeling responsible for your own bad behaviour instead of having to always be on the lookout for someone else’s.
THE SLEEPING DILEMMA While sleeping alone can feel a little weird at first, if you embrace the fact that the entire bed is yours and yours alone, the experience can be GLORIOUS. No more crumpling yourself into a foetal position in some remote part of the bed. No more fighting over the covers, dead arms, drowning in pillows or flatulence that could choke a horse. No more having someone breathing down the back of your neck, snoring loudly, or them waking you up when they go to the bathroom 3 times a night because of their ridiculously tiny bladder. Also, you know when your partner did something so incredibly
insensitive or stupid just before bedtime and you were fiercely angry, but you still had to sleep next to them anyway and the briefest movement or touch put you into a micro blind rage? That is no longer an issue for you. So stretch out your arms and legs, re-teach your body to relax properly on that big comfy bed again and experience sleeping exactly the way you had forgotten that you want to. BLISS.
MEDIA AND ENTErTAINMENT The television controller is now all yours. You can watch whatever you want, whenever you want. No longer do you have to sit through terrible movies or tedious episodes of that series that you hate. This also applies to movies playing at your local cinema. Want to do a Sex in the City or Top Gear series marathon without all the background groaning and complaining? Now you can. Thankfully, this also applies to trips to the cinema. The ability to watch only the things that you enjoy and not waste your precious little free time with the things you dislike cannot be overrated. So go and look at the television schedule and Christmas season cinema releases with the complete freedom they (and you) deserve. I wish you all much happiness and hope that the best of your past, is the worst of your future.
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ENDOMETRIOSIS DIAGNOSING
SHINING A LIGHT ON A CRIPPPLING CONDITION
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started my first period around the age of 13 years old and since then I have countless spent days in bed, had numerous days off of school and I have experienced intense and blinding pain so bad that I cannot even begin to describe it. I have Endometriosis.
At first, I just thought it was normal to experience heavy and really painful periods because the doctors would just chalk it up to being a “bad period”. They would tell me to take inflammatory tablets, use heat bags, period pain tablets, etc. but nothing worked. After many years of suffering, I was referred for laparoscopy surgery and finally got a diagnosis of endometriosis. It felt awful to know that I had to live with this, but it was a relief to know what was wrong with me.
WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS Endometriosis is a common yet misunderstood and frequently unrecognized chronic disease that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years. Endometrial tissue consists of glands, blood cells, and connective tissue. It normally grows in the uterus, to prepare the lining of the womb for ovulation. Endometrial implants are buildups of endometrial tissue that grow in locations outside the uterus and when they grow outside the uterus, this is called endometriosis. They can develop anywhere in the body, but they usually occur in the pelvic area. They may affect: •
the ovaries
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the fallopian tubes
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the peritoneum
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the lymph nodes
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“At first, I just thought it was normal to experience heavy and really painful periods...�
Disclaimer: All content within this article has been written for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice.
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176 million women worldwide are estimated to have endometriosis #EndoFacts
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SYMPTOMS
COMPLICATIONS
Endometrial implants lead to physical symptoms, such as:
Complications include:
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Chronic fatigue
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Pain that stops you on or around your period or ovulation.
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Pain during or after intercourse
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Pain with urination and/ or bowel movements
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Pain in your pelvic region, lower back or legs
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Having trouble holding on when you have a full bladder or having to go frequently.
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Heavy bleeding or irregular bleeding.
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Lower abdominal pain
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Diarrhea and/ or constipation
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Bloating and cramping
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Infertility, which can affect 50 percent of those with the condition.
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An increased risk of developing ovarian cancer or endometriosis-associated adenocarcinoma
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Ovarian cysts
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Inflammation
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Scar tissue and adhesion development
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Intestinal and bladder complications
It is important to see a health care provider about symptoms, to avoid future complications.
Rare symptoms of endometriosis; chest pain, or coughing blood due to endometriosis in the lungs and headaches and/or seizures due to endometriosis in the brain.
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DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
Laparoscopy surgery is the only definitive way to diagnose endometriosis properly. The symptoms of endometriosis can be similar to the symptoms of other conditions, such as ovarian cysts and pelvic inflammatory disease and so treating your pain requires an accurate diagnosis.
While the cause of endometriosis remains unknown, we do know that the disease is exacerbated by estrogen. Therefore, hormonal treatments for endometriosis are designed to attempt to temper estrogen production in a woman’s body.
To diagnose endometriosis, your doctor will perform one or more of the following tests:
Treatments include:
Detailed family history Physical exam ( pelvic exam feels your abdomen for cysts or scars behind the uterus) Ultrasound ( transvaginal ultrasound or an abdominal ultrasound. In a transvaginal ultrasound, a transducer is inserted into your vagina. Laparoscopy. This is done by a minor surgical procedure once diagnosed the tissue can be removed in the same procedure.
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Medical treatment (medications)
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Surgical treatments(involving an operation)
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Complementary treatments (physiotherapy, psychology, complementary medicine, etc.)
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The oral contraceptive pill
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Progestin’s/progesterone
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Mirena
“It took me 5 years to finally get this diagnosis, but I never gave up”
Living with endometriosis is a daily struggle and it affects my quality of life. It is mentally and physically exhausting to have pain all of the time and sometimes it feels as if I’m in this giant ocean all by myself just kicking, punching, and fighting against the waves that are trying to slam me right back down - but I am not going to let it. It took me 5 years to finally get this diagnosis, but I never gave up. I have my good weeks and I have my bad weeks, but I’m relieved that at least now I know what’s causing it. At least now, I have answers!
Sources: www.endometriosisaustralia.org/about-endo www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/
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with every adult main meal purchased Westfield Marion 297 Diagonal Rd Oaklands Park 8298 7818
Espy Tuesday and Wednesday,
with every adult main meal purchased 135 Esplanade, Brighton 8296 7177
Settlers Tavern Monday only, with every adult main meal purchased 249 Montague Rd, Ingle Farm 8263 1077
Tonsley Hotel Tuesdays, in the bistro
1274 South Rd, Tonsley 8276 8099
Exeter Hotel Tuesdays & Thursdays lunch and dinner, with every adult main meal purchased 152 Semaphore Rd, Exeter 8449 6716
Belair Hotel Monday and Tuesdays from
5.00pm, with every adult main meal purchased 141 Main Rd, Blackwood 8278 8777
Christies Beach Hotel Mondays and Tuesday (lunch and dinner), with every adult main meal purchased 12/13 Gulfview Rd, Christies Beach 8382 1166
TGI Fridays Monday to Thursday (all day
and night) , with every adult main meal purchased over $25 Westfield Marion Phone: 08 8296 5777 Westfield Tea Tree Plaza Phone: 08 9554 4440
Hog’s Australia’s Steakhouse Monday and Tuesday dinner, with every adult main meal purchased 32-36 Jetty Rd, Glenelg 8376 7713
Charlie’s Diner Monday & Tuesday nights
466 Brighton Rd, Brighton 8358 3288
Henley Beach Hotel Thursdays , with every adult
main meal purchased Corner of Esplanade & Seaview Roads, Henley Beach 8356 5014
Highbury Hotel Friday to Sunday dinner,
with every adult main meal purchased 1017 Lower N.E Rd Highbury 8265 6666
Paradise Hotel Monday Nights, with every
adult main meal purchased 700 Lower N.E Rd, Paradise 8337 5055
Woodville Hotel Elizabeth Tavern 7 nights a week, between Monday to Thursday lunch and dinner, with every adult main meal purchased Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth 8252 3022
Aldgate Pump Hotel Monday and Tuesday Nights 1 Strathalbyn Rd, Aldgate 8339 2015
5.30pm and 6.30pm 878 Port Rd, Woodville 8347 1133
Elizabeth Tavern Monday to Thursday lunch and dinner, with every adult main meal purchased Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth 8252 3022
Earl of Leicester Tuesday nights with every adult main meal purchased 85 Leicester St, Parkside 8271 5700
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Groceries on a Budget “The secret to being savvy with your grocery budget is to use everything because any food you throwaway is costing you money.� The cost of living of feeding a family in 2019 has increased dramatically. Groceries is the second biggest expense to an Australian budget and food comprises of 17 per cent annually. According to ASIC the average Australian household, a couple with children (youngest child between the ages of 5-14) spends an average of $336 on groceries. In South Australia the average food expenditure is approximately $221 per week.
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BE MINDFUL AND SAVVIER The crucial point on saving with groceries is planning ahead of time it will avoid waste, sticking to a schedule and not impulsively going to the supermarket several times a week. Every household is different depending on family income, dietary preferences and other restrictions groceries can be brought down to a manageable realistic amount. NEW HABITS, BIG SAVINGS The starting point is scanning through previous months’ grocery dockets and looking at how much was spent. You’d be surprised how much you have spent and the number of trips you went to the supermarket. Set yourself a realistic weekly budget, it may daunting at first but even reducing your expenditure by $10 is a great accomplishment. Withdraw and pay with cash rather than using the bank card to Pay-wave so you will be more food conscience and rational with the decisions. SHOP CHEAP AND SAVE CASH Saving money on groceries is not a difficult task there are a few habits and changes you can make to be a mindful and savvier shopper. First off, check what’s in your pantry and fridge and make an inventory list by checking the expiry dates and labeling each individual item. Writing down and visually seeing what staples you have will really help with the next step, menu planning. Planning ahead, going through catalogues and food sites such as Pinterest, Taste and Best Recipes for frugal and thrifty ideas. Learn to improvise and repurpose using ingredients you have instead of planning and buying ingredients this is called reverse meal planning. Try to avoid pricey ingredients (that special ingredient) that will only be used once in a recipe. Another strategy is to switch alternate foods that are similar in taste which also offer better value such as cheaper cuts of meats or different types of nuts that still have the same beneficial nutrients.
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NEVER SHOP HUNGRY
TOO MUCH TAKEAWAY
Never shop while hungry at the supermarket you tend to rashly buy unnecessary items. Once food is in your trolley it is unlikely to be placed back. The biggest marketing tactic that supermarkets use is placing products and brands with the highest profit margin enticing you at eye level and high sugary, processed foods at the bottom for children. Secondly, depending on the time of day the music and lighting tends to differ which sets the mood for you to impulse buy.
More than 40 per cent of families with children buy take away at least once a week and also eating out. The average Australian spends a minimum of $23.70 per take away meal. ‘Convenience always has a price tag attached to it, even if you don’t realise it at the time.” With the influx of food delivery applications such as Uber Eats and Menulog on the rise which results in more than 20% of Australians spending hundreds a month. Cooking and preparing meals can be a restless and overwhelming task for some but meal prepping, freezing meals and eating left overs can save a lot cash.
MAKE AN INVESTMENTSMALL CHANGES CAN MEAN BIG SAVINGS Try to familiarise with prices per unit on an item, go online and calculate the average and compare the price of the item. Taking the time to do this will save money in the long run. Bulk buying products such as every day necessity items like shampoo, toilet paper and pantry staples. There is not a lot of difference between brands and home brands with quality and taste. Another tip is buy products in season, prices are generally lower. Every week on a Wednesday there are specials on perishable items from the previous week. These small changes can mean big savings. Shopping at Aldi or your local Fruit and Vegetable store can benefit your pocket rather a one stop shop at a large monopoly supermarket. Personally, every few months I would source out what store would have the cheapest specials by souring through catalogues and the stores websites. I would bulk buy multiple items so down the track I don’t have to worry about everyday necessity items running out. Discount stores such as The Reject Shop and Cheap as Chips are a great saver as they would stock branded products for a cheaper price. Page 42 | Wrapped Magazine
Most weeks in my own household I like to meal plan and prep something different but there are a few reoccurring favourites. The main staples that I have in my pantry and fridge are; eggs, spinach, mushroom, chicken breast, bread, cheese, banana, heavy cream, strawberries, broccoli, potatoes, carrots passata, pasta, rice, garlic, onion, panko bread crumbs, flour, tuna, stock, sauces, herbs and spices. Like most families, I too get overwhelmed when it comes to meal planning and making meals. I generally take the time on Saturday, my free day to do this. To keep my budget down I usually have a vegetarian night once a week. These are a few of my budget friendly recipes.
SAMPLE MEAL PLAN - What are some good and budget friendly meals that can be made for a family of four? Breakfast: Banana smoothie: Banana smoothies are so cheap, nutritious and also filling. All you need is banana, milk, yoghurt and honey and simply blend it together. Frozen bananas are best to use for smoothies. Lunch: Egg Frittata. Frittatas are one of the most easiest and versatile meal to make and it’s packed full of vegetables and you can use any vegetables of your preference or what you want to get rid of in the fridge and cheese. You can either bake or cook it on the stove. Dinner: Chicken breast with spinach in creamy Parmesan sauce. This easy delicious meal is a household favourite with its creamy and buttery texture. Ingredients 3 Chicken Breasts 4T Butter 1 Onion 3 Garlic Gloves 1 Jar of sun dried tomatoes ½ Cup of Chicken Stock ½ Cup of Thickened Cream Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Cup of Spinach Salt and Pepper Oregano
Method 1. Slice chicken breasts and thoroughly season both sides with oregano, salt and pepper. 2. In a large fry pan melt 2 tablespoons of butter with a bit of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar on medium high heat. Cook chicken breasts on both sides until brown, transfer onto a plate and set aside. 3. Add more butter to the same pan, cook onion, garlic and sundried tomatoes until soft. 4. Slowly add chicken stock and thickened cream then add Parmesan cheese and stir to combine together. Let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes. Adjust to taste with more Parmesan, salt and pepper. 5. Place back chicken breasts to the pan and let it simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Finally, add in spinach until wilted. Serve immediately.
Groceries on a budget requires a full commitment of time and it needs to be consistent. Implementing these few tips and simply changing some lifestyle habits can have a great impact not just for your pockets in savings but also great benefits for your health. However, you have be determined and set your mind to living frugally and happy.
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HEAD SPACE KEEPING A POSITIVE OUTLOOK DOESN’T ALWAYS COME NATURALLY, BUT WITH A BIT OF PRACTICE, YOU CAN TRAIN YOURSELF TO SEE THE GLASS HALF FULL.
By Joshua
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very day our news and social media platforms are filled with stories about war, racism, terrorism, oppression and pollution. Whether or not the world really is getting worse, the nature of news and media distorts our view of the world because people estimate the probability of an event by how easily the instances come to mind. We are also predisposed to focusing on negative information because the potential costs of negative information far outweighs the potential benefits of positive information. In short, this means that the more that we are inundated with negative and traumatic stories, the more we tend to feel negatively about the world and our circumstances. So what can we do to help ourselves see the sun behind the clouds? What can we do to be more positive?
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POSITIVE PEOPLE VS. NEGATIVE PEOPLE Positive people view failure as an opportunity to learn and get better. They understand that failure is an event, and doesn’t define who they are. Negative people are emotionally disabled by failure because they allow it to define who they are, they fail to understand that it’s part of the learning and growing process. Positive people love to be challenged. They understand that there is no growth without struggle, positive people embrace difficulty, and look for ways to overcome them. Negative people love the easy road. Because obstacles
SPEED BUMPS
increase the likelihood of failure, they try to avoid them like the plague. To negative people, hard times don’t make you, they break you. Positive people take responsibility for their lives and their choices and they find the “silver lining” in almost any situation. They understand that their attitudes affect their lives substantially and, as a result, they choose a positive mindset. They do not blame the world around them and, more importantly, they spend time daily practicing being positive. Negative people tend to get angry, frustrated and stressed when faced with an unexpected or undesired situation. These differences are why two people can experience the same setbacks or challenges, but the more positive person is able to cope and even thrive in those situations.
We are often put off by negativity, bad news, negative thoughts and by pessimistic people because of their aspect in seeing the worst in things or their way in believing that the worst will or could happen. We all have a shadow that will always follow us around that we cannot shake but with help from positive people and positive vibes the darkness will seem to fade away over time, to the point where you barely know it’s there. There is a quote to always remember every day that we struggle with negative thoughts, or potentially negative people.
“Yesterday is in the past, today is the present and tomorrow is the future”
All human beings will, at some point or another, face tough challenges, obstacles and emotional pain in their lives. We will all have speed bumps along our path to proceed with our destiny and our time here on each, but how we view and react to these situations is a choice we make. We can choose to either be positive or negative when facing any predicament, as difficult as it may seem. So if you have just recently lost your job or have gone through a relationship breakdown, know that you aren’t alone and that, as dark as it feels right now, it will always get better. Believe that you lost your job because a better one is on the horizon, or your partner left because you are going to meet your soul mate. I know that it might feel like it is “easier said than done” but it is important to remember that there is always a positive lesson to be learned from every difficult situation.
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COMPARISON EFFECT when we try and compare ourselves to others it mess’s with our minds and as well as our out look on life. It affects us emoitonatly and to an extent physically, where we feel like doing nothing to an extreme of doing something terribly bad.
WALK THE WALK We all have our own positive thoughts within ourselves deep in our core, but all our positive thinking will mean nothing unless we turn those positive thoughts into positive actions, to heap every walk of life on and within this planet, making someone’s day better makes your own day better in the process, with is key to positivity. With positive thinking it will help our life spans, depression, distress, better resistance to colds and a better mental, physical well-being. Instead of worrying about what you can’t control, shift your thoughts to what you can create. Your courage doesn’t always shine, sometimes courage is the quiet voice in your mind saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. “Positivity” itself sounds amazing but is a soft word that can be easy to throw aside. It rarely weigh the same as words like “work ethic” or “persistence” but as we have an open mindset the word “Positivity” can and will seem to become a much stronger word for you and us all, While you are out having your nice calm and relaxing time away from Page 46 | Wrapped Magazine
stressful situations you will find clarity and immediately start to feel your positive vibes starting to flow once again. Listening to your favourite list of songs or even watching some movies will keep your mind busy and your heart at rest. You must always remember chin up, look forward and keep your eyes straight to keep your shadows and worries below you, out of sight and push on with you positive days. As we live our lives it helps to find the finer things to look at and find, for example i.e. butterflies, birds, puppies and kittens to name a few, along with our own happy troublesome free places to spend some time clearing our mind, body and soul of all the negativity we have found ourselves in at that moment in time.
We must try our best to keep a positive mind set and keep our heads held up high for ourslevs and to be a good role model for others. Since it’s addictive, we keep coming back to social media, thinking that it actually makes us feel great. It’s a similar addiction to alcohol or any other substance. We think that another hit will help us, clear our minds and help us get back on the right track. While in our daily lives, we just made an error in predicting our own behaviours and responses. By now, you probably know that scrolling social media after a bad day will only make you feel worse and more depressed. I’ve been thrrough the struggles of mental comparison and it is hard to shake and get out of. But with people’s help anything is possible Comparing your life to others can either be helpful or misleading due to the fact that just because something looks great or perfect doesn’t always mean it is. In conclusion the world can be a bad place but if you fill your life with the right people can the correct mind set you can and will accomplish anything.
WAYS TO FEEL MORE POSITIVE
Links to videos and information on positivity
BUILD THE SKILL
NOTHING THINKING
Building the state of mind to stay and think positively will help you and others to have a clearer life and life, staying above positivity will bring more of a fuller life to you and others around you.
All or nothing is not really a way of thinking. It is an attitude. When you learn more about the possibilities that your life offers you, you will have a more positive attitude. If you can see only one choice, then it is easy to say yes or no. When you have a variety of choices then you won’t want to make snap decisions. While your choices are limited, it is easy to be discouraged, and say all or nothing, yes or no, go on or quit.
WEBSITES www.beyondblue.org.au www.gratitudehabitat.com www.selfhelpdaily.com/ www.suziecheel.com/ www.enthousiasme.info/en/
SPREAD KINDNESS Acting generously not only heightens your happiness, it also releases nearly 50 percent more of oxytocin the feel good chemical in your brain and boosts creativity, resilience and problem-solving skills. OSomething as small as a conversation can boost your mood and spread good vibes to those around you.
DE-STRESS Constant stress whether from a traffic-choked daily commute, unhappy marriage, or heavy workload can have real physical effects on the body. It has been linked to a wide range of health issues, including mood, sleep, and appetite problems and yes, even heart disease.
RELATIONSHIPS
TURN OFF THE NEWS A common symptom of quitting the news is an improvement in mood. There is a lot of negativity in the news. While you may treat the news as just facts, exposing yourself continually to them may affect your subconscious mind. Reading negative news about the economy, for instance, may make you think that you have no chance, that there is no way for you to get the great future you want. It won’t do you any good since it will only make you discouraged.
VIDEOS www.youtube.com/ watch?v=w4nbt6afV3o www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7XFLTDQ4JMk www.youtube.com/ watch?v=q4TJEA_ZRys www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7cks_51kdw www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1A4w3W94ygAw
A relationship cannot survive on its own. It needs the care and nurturing of two adults, giving to each other in a way that creates a mutually beneficial connection. To foster a deep and loving relationship, just as we need to breathe to survive, your love needs a breath of fresh air to flourish. Giving your relationship what it needs to thrive is a truly loving gesture.
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EMERGENCY FOOD SERVICES
If you ever find yourself without food or you are in need of a hot meal try this list of options. ID not required for most services
SUNDAY Cos We Care Food Van Corner of Hutt Street and South Terrace, Adelaide 7:30 – 9:00am Sunday
Westcare Millers Court ( off 212 Wright Street near Whitmore Square ), Adelaide 12pm Sunday Last Sunday of the month is the free barbecue
Faith Works Influencers Church, 1760 Main North, Salisbury Plain ( near Pickles Auctions ) Every Sunday 4:30 – 5:30pm except first Sunday of each month
Fred’s Van
Pilgrim Church Hall
Gawler Place ( between Flinders and Wakefield Streets ) Adelaide 6:00 – 6:30 Sunday
12 Flinders Street, Adelaide ( near King William St and Victoria Square ) 5:30pm Sunday
Onkaparinga Youth Service 13 McKinna Road, Christie Downs 7pm Sunday and Wednesday
Adelaide Day Centre Soup Van
Inside the Salisbury Institute building at 17 Wilshire St, Salisbury ( next to PBA-FM radio station ) 6:00pm Sunday
St Bede’s Anglican Church Hall ( near Semaphore Road ) 200 Military Road, Semaphore 6:00pm Sunday
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Hurtle Square at 6:30 and Whitmore Square at 7:00pm Every evening except Saturdays from 1st Monday in May to early October
Holy Cross Church 91-93 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth 6:00 – 6:45 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
MONDAY Westcare Millers Court ( off 212 Wright Street near Whitmore Square ), Adelaide Monday to Friday 9:00am Takeaway 9:30am 12:00 noon
Hutt Street Centre 258 Hutt Street, Adelaide ( near South Terrace ) Morning Tea and Takeaways 10:00 – 10:45 Monday to Friday
Anglicare Mission 91 – 93 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth 11:00 am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday
Seventh-day Adventist Church 20 Peterswool Road, Elizabeth Park 11:30am to 12:00noon Mondays and Thursdays Health Care Card required.
Church of Christ 379 Prospect Road, Blair Athol 11:00 to 2:30pm Mondays Lunch at noon Closed on Public Holidays
Faith Works Red Shed
Pathways Modbury (Baptist )
24 Barndioota Road, Salisbury Plains Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Sat 9:00am 12:00noon
Shop 1/249 Milne Road, Modbury North 9:00 am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 1:00pm Friday 10:30am to 12:30pm Saturday Health care card required
Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide 58 Dale Street, Port Adelaide, 8440 2220
Pilgrim Church Lounge 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide 10:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday Tea/Coffee and biscuits
Krishna Consciousness Hurtle Square, Adelaide 6:00pm Monday and Wednesday
Heart and Soul free food 67 Spring Street, Queenstown 6:30pm – 7:30pm Monday
Salvation Army 277 Pirie Street, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:00am Monday to Friday
Magdalene Centre Whitmore Square 35a Whitmore Square, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:30am Monday to Friday Health Care Card required
Puddle Jumpers 52 Pleasant Ave, Glandore 5:00pm – 7:00pm Mondays except public holidays
Mission Australia 35 Richard Street, West Hindmarsh 3:00pm to 4:00pm Monday and Wednesday
UCare Gawler 10 Tod Street Gawler 9:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday Health Care Card required
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TUESDAY St Bede’s Anglican Church Hall 200 Military Road, Semaphore 8:30am – 10:30am Tuesday and Wednesday
Edwardstown Baptist Church Market Corner of Rothesay Avenue and Doreen Street, St Marys 10:00am - 12:00noon Tuesday 10:00am – 2:00pm Thursday Prefer a Health Care Card
Hutt Street Centre 258 Hutt Street, Adelaide 7:40am – 8:30am Monday to Friday 10:00am – 10:45am Monday to Friday
Magdalene Centre Whitmore Square 35a Whitmore Square, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:30am Monday to Friday Health Care Card Required
Salvation Army 277 Pirie Street, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:00am Monday to Friday
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Westcare Millers Court (off 212 Wright Street near Whitmore Square ), Adelaide 9:00am Breakfast Monday to Friday 9:30am – 12:00 noon takeaways
Enfield Uniting Church Corner of Park Street and Main North Road, Sefton Park 10:00am – 12:00noon Tuesday
Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide
Pilgrim Church Lounge
58 Dale Street, Port Adelaide Help yourself to a small bag of fruit and free bread
12 Flinders Street, Adelaide 10:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday Tea/coffee and biscuits
Woodville Gardens Uniting Church
Anglicare Mission
66 Ridley Grove, Woodville Gardens 9:00am – 12:00noon Tuesday and Friday
Food for the Community
Cnr Portrush Road and the Parade, Norwood 1:30pm – 3:00pm Second Tuesday of each month
117 Grand Junction Road, Rosewater 10:00am – 2:00pm Tuesday 39 Lancaster Avenue, Parafield Gardens 3:30pm – 5:00pm Tuesday
Faith Works Red Shed
Pathways Mobury (Baptist)
Clayton’s Uniting Church
24 Barndioota Road, Salisbury Plains 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00noon Saturday
Glenelg Parish Church 1 Torrens Square, Glenelg 9:00am – 12noon Tuesday to Friday
Shop 1/ 249 Milne Road, Modbury North 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday
Church of Christ at Christie Downs 165 Beach Road, Christies Down 4:15pm – meal at 5:00pm
91-93 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth 11:00am – 12:30
Mary’s Kitchen St Andrews’s Uniting Church-at-the-Sea, Jetty Road, Glenelg 6:00pm Tuesday
Adelaide Day Centre Soup Van Hurtle Square 6:30pm Whitmore Square 7:00pm Everyday except Saturday May to October
Fred’s Outdoor Food Van Gawler Place (between Flinders and Wakefield Streets), Adelaide 7:00pm – 7:30pm Monday to Friday
UCare Gawler 10 Tod Street, Gawler 9:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
WEDNESDAY Hutt Street Centre 258 Hutt Street, Adelaide 7:40am – 8:30am Monday to Friday 10:00am – 10:45 Monday to Friday Takeaways
St Bede’s Anglican Church Hall 200 Military Road, Semaphore 8:30am – 10:30am Tuesday and Wednesday
Anglicare Mission 91-93 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth 11:00am – 12:30pm
Westcare Millers Court ( off 212 Wright Street near Whitmore Square ), Adelaide 9:00am – 12:00noon Monday to Friday
Pilgrim Church Lounge 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide 10:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday Free Tea/Coffee Biscuits
Mission Australia 35 Richard Street, West Hindmarsh 3:00pm – 4:00pm Monday and Wednesday
Fred’s Van Adelaide Gawler Place ( between Flinders and Wakefield Streets ), Adelaide 7:00pm – 7:30pm Monday to Friday 6:00pm – 6:30pm Sunday Onkaparinga Youth Service 13 McKinna Road, Christie Downs 7:00pm Wednesday St Vincent de Paul Centre 8 Langford Drive, Elizabeth 6:00pm Wednesday
Food for the Community 117 Grand Junction Road, Rosewater 1:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesday 20 Plover Grove, Semaphore Park 2:00pm – 5:00pm Wednesday
Magdalene Centre Whitmore Square 35a Whitmore Square, Adelaide, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:30am Monday to Friday
Faith Works red Shed 24 Barndioota Road, Salisbury 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00noon Saturday
Adelaide Day Centre Soup Van Hurtle Square 6:30pm Whitmore Square 7:00pm Everyday except Saturday from May to October
Salisbury Uniting Church
Pathways Modbury Pathways Community Centre Shop 1/249 Milne Road, Modbury North 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday Health Care Card required
The Port Church 47 Carnarvon Terrace, Largs North 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wednesday
Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide 58 Dale Street, Port Adelaide Free Bread and small bag of fruit at reception
Salvation Army
56-61 Park Terrace, Salisbury 12:00noon Wednesday
277 Pirie Street, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:30am Monday to Friday 6:00pm Small meal
Heart and Soul free food
Krishna Consciousness
Para Districts Masonic Centre 77 Philip Highway, Elizabeth South 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Hurtle Square, Adelaide 6:00pm Monday to Wednesday
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THURSDAY Hutt Street Centre
Anglicare Mission
258 Hutt Street, Adelaide 7:40am – 8:30am Monday to Friday 10:00am – 10:45 am takeaways
91-93 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth 11:00am – 12:30pm Monday to Friday
Salvation Army
24 Barndioota Road, Salisbury Plains 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday
277 Pirie Street, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:00am Monday to Friday
Edwardstown Baptist Church Market Corner of Rothesay Avenue and Doreen Street, St Marys 10:00am – 2:00pm Thursday
Westcare Millers Court ( off Wright Street near Whitmore Square ), Adelaide 9:00am – 12:00noon Monday to Friday
Life Church at Munno Para 1 Karri Street, Munno Para 11:00am – 12:00pm Thursday
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Faith Works Red Shed
Seventh Day Adventist Church Corner of Webb and Spring Streets, Queenstown 10:00am – 12:00pm Thursday Health Care Card Required
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 20 Peterswool Road, Elizabeth Park 11:30am – 12:00noon Monday and Thursday Health Care Card required
Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide 58 Dale Street, Port Adelaide Free bread and a small bag of fruit from reception
Magdalene Centre Whitmore Square 35a Whitmore Square, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:30am Monday to Friday Health Care Card required
Marion Life Church of Christ Corner of Marion Road and Alawoona Ave, Mitchell Park 6:00pm 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
Jasmine Restaurant Free Meal Served in Hindmarsh Square across from the RAA 5:00pm – 6:00pm Thursday
Pathways Modbury Pathways Community Centre Shop 1/249 Milne Road, Modbury North 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday
Brahma Lodge Seventh Day Adventist 144 Frost Road, Brahma Lodge 6:30pm – 7:30pm Thursdays during school terms
Fred’s Van Gawler Place, Adelaide 7:00pm – 7:30pm Monday to Friday Vegetarian Curry on Thursday Pioneer Park, Horrocks/Lyndoch Road, Gawler 6:00pm Thursday Hurtle Square 6:30pm Whitmore Square 7:00pm May to October
Fred’s Van Kilburn Kilburn Community Centre 59 Gladstone Avenue, Kilburn 7:00pm Thursday
Salt Church at Gawler 25 Northside Court, Evanston Gardens 3:00pm Thursday
UCare Gawler 10 Tod Street, Gawler 9:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
FRIDAY Salvation Army 277 Pirie Street, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:00am Monday to Friday
Marion life Church of Christ men’s breakfast Corner of Marion Road and Alawoona Avenue, Mitchel Park 9:00am 2nd and fourth Friday of each Month Men Only
Hutt Street Centre 258 Hutt Street, Adelaide 7:40am – 8:30am Monday to Friday 10:00am – 10:45am takeaways
Westcare
Salvation Army Marion 155 Sturt Road, Seacombe Gardens 12:00pm Friday
Pilgrim Church Lounge 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide 10:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday Elijah’s Challenge 4:00pm every 3rd Friday
Heart and Soul free food Two Wells 34 Gawler Rd, Two Wells 11:00am – 12:00noon
Magdalene Centre Whitmore Square
Millers Court (off 212 Wright Street near Whitmore Square), Adelaide 9:00am – 12:00noon Monday to Friday
35a Whitmore Square, Adelaide 9:00am – 11:30am Monday to Friday Health Care Card required
Anglicare Mission
Pathways Modbury
91-93 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth 11:00am – 12:30pm Monday to Friday
Salvation Army Elizabeth East 39 Kinkaid Road, Elizabeth East 11:30am – 1:30pm Friday
Pathways Community centre Shop 1/249 Milne Road, Modbury North 9:00am – 1:00pm Health Care Card required
Faith Works Red Shed 24 Barndioota Road, Salisbury Plains 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday
UCare Gawler 10 Tod Street, Gawler 9:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
Food for the Community 117 Grand Junction Road, Rosewater 10:00am – 2:00pm Friday 39 Lancaster Avenue, Parafield Gardens 9:30am – 5:00pm
Fred’s Van Aldinga Community Centre Stewart Avenue, Aldinga Beach 7:00pm Friday Hurtle Square 6:30pm Whitmore Square 7:00pm Every evening except Saturday May to October Gawler Place, Adelaide 7:00pm – 7:30pm Monday to Friday
Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide 58 Dale Street, Port Adelaide Free Bread and small bag of fruit from reception
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SATURDAY Cos We Care
The Ark
Fremont Park, York Town Road, Elizabeth 7:30am – 9:00am Saturdays
Salisbury Lutheran Church Corner of Winzor Street and Waterloo Corner Road, Salisbury 5:00pm every fourth Saturday of the month
Hutt Street Centre 258 Hutt Street, Adelaide 7:00am – 9:00am Saturday
Armageddon Barbecue (Christadelphian) Hurtle Square, Adelaide 8:30am Saturday
Our Street Family Matters Corner of Hutt Street and South Terrace, Adelaide 9:15am Saturday
Heart and Soul free food Hackham West Scout Hall 50 Glynde Drive Hackham west 12:30pm – 1:30pm Saturday
Pathways Modbury Pathways Community Centre Shop1/249 Milne Road, Modbury North 10:30am – 12:30pm Saturday Health Care Card Required
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Life Church at Munno Para 1 Karri Street, Munn Para 10:00am – 11:00am
Food for the Community 117 Grand Junction Road, Rosewater 10:00am – 2:00pm Saturday
Magdalene Centre 26 Moore Street, Adelaide
Most of this list require no Identification but some require a low income health care card and a reason for needing assistance.
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PHONE DIRECTORY If you or someone you know is experiencing stress or hardship, there are services that can help. Here are a list of phone numbers that may prove helpful EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Dial 000 in an emergency When you call Triple Zero (000) Do you want Police, Fire or Ambulance? Police assistance 131444
Crime Stoppers (report crime anonymously) - 1800 333 000 Power network faults and emergencies, including loss of supply - 13 13 66.
CRISIS HELP LINES
HOMELESSNESS
Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline - 1300 222 222
Homelessness Gateway -
Family Drug Support Australia - 1300 368 186
Crisis advice and accommodation.
Mobile Assistance Patrol
Domestic Violence Crisis Line - 1800 800 098
(MAP) - 0411 474 368
CRISIS COUNSELLING Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
phone 1800 003 308
Crisis counselling support and referral for women and children to safe accommodation.
MEN
Domestic Violence Crisis Line - 1800 800 098
Mensline Australia - 1300 789 978 1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732
Mental health emergencies - 13 14 65
GAMBLING
SA Elder Abuse Prevention Phone Line 1800 372 310
Poisons information - 13 11
Gambling help online phone 1800 060 757
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Gas leaks - 1800 GAS LEAK
(1800 427 532) and triple zero (000)
26
National Security Hotline -
1800 123 400
Burst water mains - 1300
1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732
National Gambling Helpline - phone 1800 858
858 Health Direct - 1800 022 222
650 950
QUIT SMOKING
Sewer blockage or overflow - 1300 729 283
Quitline 13 78 48
Storm or flood response - 132 500 Page 56 | Wrapped Magazine
Yarrow Place - phone 8226
8777 or toll free 1800 817 421, after hours 8226 8787 for services for rape and sexual assault victims. 1800 RESPECT - phone 1800 737 732 National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
YOUNG PEOPLE
Beyond Blue - 130 0224 636
Child Abuse Report Line -
Moneycare (Salvos)
13 14 78 Report suspected child abuse.
https://salvos.org.au 137258
1300 659 467
890
Headspace - phone 1800 650
SAFCA
VICTIM SUPPORT
Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800 Anonymous and confidential telephone counselling anytime for everyone and for any reason
Ac.care
Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Suicide call back service -
1800 VICTIM - phone 1800 842 846
WOMEN Domestic Violence Crisis Line - 1800 800
098 (after hours diverts to Homelessness Gateway Service) for crisis counselling, support and referral to safe accommodation. 1800 RESPECT phone 1800 737 732 National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.
Women’s Information Service of South Australia -
8303 0590 or 1800 188 158
Women’s Safety Services SA - 1800 800 098
Parent Helpline
1300 364 100 Information and support on health, behaviour, development and parenting for parents and carers.
Youth Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Help with anxiety and depression. Financial counselling
AnglicareSA
https://anglicaresa.com.au 1800 759 707
National Debt Helpline
1800007007 https://www.accare.org.au 0887249211
Centacare Catholic Country SA https://www.cccsa.org.au/ Lutheran Community Care https://www.lccare.org.au
Uniting Care Wesley Bowden https://ucwb.org.au
Uniting Care Wesley Country SA https://ucwb.org.au
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
https://www.vinnies.org.au 1300 729 202
1800 007 007
Uniting Communities https://www. unitingcommunities.org 1800 615 677
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CENTRELINK
CENTRELINK DEBT
Assurance of Support for visa applicants Assurance of Support 132 850
Repayment of a Centrelink debt
Assistance for Isolated Children
Centrelink employment services Social work services 132 850
Farmers and their partners Farmer Assistance hotline Farm Household Allowance
Centrelink online accounts
Financial Information Service (FIS) FIS seminar bookings 136 357
Complaints and feedback Provide feedback, suggestions or make a complaint 1800 132 468
Information on financial issues
BasicsCard Balance enquiry 1800 057 111
Income Management and BasicsCard enquiries 1800 132 594
BEREAVEMENT ASSISTANCE Widow B Pension
132 300
Widow Allowance 132 850
1800 076 072
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app 132 307
Customer Compliance Program
Carers Carer Payment and Carer Allowance
1800 086 400
CENTRELINK COMPENSATION RECOVERY TEAM
Child Care Subsidy Dad and Partner Pay Double Orphan Pension Family Tax Benefit Parental Leave Pay Parenting Payment
132 717
Centrelink Compensation Recovery 1800 777 653
FAMILIES
136 150
132 318
132 316
132 300
Foreign exchange Information about foreign exchange rates 1800 050 041
Help in an emergency Crisis Payment and Special Benefit 132 850
INCOME MANAGEMENT Income Management and BasicsCard enquiries 1800 132 594
BasicsCard balance enquiry 1800 057 111
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INCOME REPORTING Report income for payments
DISBILITY SERVICES Youth Allowance - job seeker under 22 years of age
Disability Support Pension Mobility Allowance Sickness Allowance
Repayment of a Centrelink debt
Additional Child Care Subsidy Transition to Work
Phone self serviceAccess your account by phone
INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS
Languages (Multilingual) Multilingual Phone Service - speak with a skilled
Reviews for earned income Compliance Program
133 276 (13 EARN)
1800 138 193
Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre 1800 136 380
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES International Services call centre
132 490
136 150
bilingual service officer or read information in your language about our payments and services 131 202
Low Income Health Care Card 132 490
131 673
MYGOV
JOB SEEKERS
mygov help desk
Newstart Allowance - 22 years of age and over Special Benefit and Employment Services Providers 132 850
132 307
OLDER AUSTRALIANS Age Pension Bereavement assistance Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Pensioner Concession Card Widow B Pension Wife Pension
132 717
136 240
1800 194 053
Rural & remote Australians Assistance for Isolated Children 132 318
Scams Get help with a scam or report identity theft 1800 941 126
STUDENTS & TRAINEES AUSTUDY Low Income Health Care Card Pensioner Education Supplement Youth Allowance 132 490
132 300
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ABSTUDY - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students 1800 132 317
Australian Apprenticeships 133 633
myGov help desk - 132 307 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme - general enquiries 132 290
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme - taking or sending
OTHER
medicine overseas 1800 500 147
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Line
Scams and identity theft
1800 556 955
1800 941 126
Aged Care Fee Assessments and Services
Provide feedback, suggestions or make a complaint
1800 227 475
1800 132 468
Australian Immunisation Register enquiries
Telephone claims
1800 653 809
1300 360 460
Australian Organ Donor Register
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS
1800 777 203
Compensation Recovery Medicare 132 127
Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) 1300 300 271 +61 1300 300 271
Medicare general enquiries 132 011 International charges apply
including changes in circumstances 131 272
Automated Child Support information service 131 107
Child Support feedback and complaints line 1800 132 468
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Hearing impaired assistance 133 677
National Relay Service – Quote 131 272 1800 810 586 TTY
Overseas cases team
+61 3 6216 0864 International charges apply
Publications hotline 1800 067 037
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS
Applying for child support and general enquiries
1300 361 457
1800 241 272
Child Support phone numbers
Healthcare Identifiers Service
Disaster Health Care Assistance Scheme
Child Support payment hotline
Scams and identity theft
1800 660 026
1800 239 309
131 272
National) 131 450
Our Child Support enquiries line has changed. Now when you call us, a friendly automated voice will ask what your call is about. All you need to do is answer and say what you want to do or what you need help with. We’ll direct you to the next step.
Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Child Support online accounts and Express Plus Child Support mobile app
1800 941 126
National) 131 450
EMERGENCY RELIEF If you or someone you know is experiencing financial stress, there are services that can help. You may be able to access: • food vouchers • chemist vouchers • transport vouchers • help with rent or accommodation costs help toward the cost of bills material help, such as food hampers or clothing, and sometimes cash. These Services may require a Centrelink Income Statement, Proof of why you have no money, and/or Identification
Australian Migrant Resource centre
Centacare
amrc.org.au 08 82179500
http://www.centacare.org.au Adelaide
The Salvation Army
Fennescey House Phone: 08 8215 6700
salvos.org.au 137558
Brighton Church of Christ Community Centre
Email: care.bcc@adam.com.au 08 82897677
Marion Life
marionlife.org.au 08 82770304
Baptist care SA www.baptistcaresa.org.au Wayville 8273 7100 Adelaide 8118 5200 Mylor 8388 5234 Salisbury 8209 5000 Melrose Park 8177 4900 Hallett Cove 8387 3787 8322 9255 8531 2631 Mt Gambier 8723 1456 0439 685 592 Port Lincoln 86834464 0422 112 700
Anglicare
https://anglicaresa.com.au 0883059200
Adelaide Client Services Phone: 08 8215 6700
Murray Bridge Phone: 08 8215 6320 Salisbury Phone: 08 8250 3694 Seaton Phone: 08 8159 1400 Whyalla Phone: 08 8645 3655
Adelaide ACCESS Programs Phone: 08 8210 8102
Port Adelaide headspace Phone: 08 8215 6340
Adelaide HIV Services Phone: 08 8215 6700
St Vincent de Paul Society
Aldinga Phone: 08 8215 6310
North East Community Assistance Project www.necap.org.au
Elizabeth ASK Employment and Training Services Phone: 08 8255 4894 Elizabeth The Centa Phone: 08 8252 2311
www.vinnies.org.au 1300729202
Uniting Communities
www.unitingcommunities.org 1800615677 Rural
ac.care
www.accare.org.au
Gilles Plains Wandana Community Centre Phone: 08 8261 8124
Centrecare Catholic Country SA
Morphett Vale Phone: 08 8326 7769
Lutheran Community Care
Mount Gambier Family Relationship Services Phone: 08 8724 0500 Mount Gambier Domestic Violence & Homelessness Services Phone: 08 8723 1385 FREECALL: Outside Mount Gambier and within SA 1800 631 385
www.ccc.sa.org.au
www.lccare.org.au
The Hut community centre www.thehut.org.au
Uniting Care Wesley Bowden www.ucwb.org.au
Uniting Care Country SA
www.ucsa.org.au
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