Kids Voice November 2015

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K I DS TE LL I T H O W I T IS - C AL L IN G A L L C RAFTY T YPES - W HAT ’S O N YO U R F R E E PARENTING MA GA ZINE FO R THE GEELONG REGION

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What do mining and pubs have in common?

Not much really. Mining is a major industry in Australia, but pubs in Australia actually take up more land space than the mines do!

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Greeks and Melbourne. For a long time Melbourne had the second biggest Greek population in the world, behind Athens. It has recently dropped to third position, after Athens and Thessaloniki. It is estimated that there are around 151,000 Greek people living in Melbourne.

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Too many camels. Australia has more humped camels than any other country in the world. There is an estimated 1.2 wild/ feral camels in the Australia outback, causing great destruction to the fragile desert ecosystems.

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The fragile land. Because Australia was isolated from the rest of the world for so long, it has no natural predators for introduced species (plant or animal). This means that an introduced species can cause massive damage. Some of the worst introduced species currently causing problems include camels, cane toads, foxes, rabbits, goats, pigs, buffalo, and feral cats.

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Fast dragon flies. A dragon fly in Australia was recorded flying at a speed of 57 kilometres and hour (or 36 miles).

Australia has some 750 known species of reptiles

NAME & AGE:

Jack Gross, 8 years old

FAVOURITE FOOD? Rice paper rolls

FAVOURITE THING TO DO? Play Monopoly

FAVOURITE SPORT? Cricket and football

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PAGE 8 Ten tips for balancing work life and family PAGE 11 Benefits of risk in outdoor fun

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PAGE 14 Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre Teddy Bear Day

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PAGE 15 What is sexting?

PAGE 17 Queenscliff Fort these school holidays PAGE 18 A Royal Treat: The Royal Geelong Show PAGE 19 2015 White Ribbon Netball Cup PAGE 21 Cooking & Craft PAGE 23 What’s On

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ALA & O K A G IN JIRRAHL CTUARY N A S E WILDLIF

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If you are looking for a fun and educational day out for your children, Jirrahlinga is the place to go visit. What a wonderful experience to get up close to Australia’s beautiful creatures. You will come face to face with koalas, kangaroos, emus, wallabies, dingoes, kookaburras, echidnas, pythons, wombats and more.

Jirrahlinga is only 20 minutes drive from Geelong. It provides a safe haven for sick and injured animals and by visiting the sanctuary, you will be not only be contributing to your childrens’ education on protecting the wildlife and their habitat, you will also be helping support these animals.

We were met by Darren, one of the friendly keepers, who gave an insightful talk on the sanctuary and its animals. One of the wombats at the sanctuary was found alive still in the mother’s tummy after she was run over and killed. Amazingly the baby survived and is now a permanent member at the sanctuary.

Animal Rescue and Emergency Jirralingha also supports an animal rescue service (Victoria Wildlife Emergency Rescue or WeRescue), which takes calls at any time of the day and night to rescue injured and traumatised animals. Each call is responded to as quickly as possible.

Your visit will also help support the three hospitals which have been established at Jirrahlinga to diagnose and treat animals.

There is a general hospital that is the first port-of-call for all animals, along with a separate bird hospital and a specialist hospital for the treatment of koalas. Professional assistance is provided by several veterinary surgeons and an operating theatre.

For more information phone (03) 5254 2484 or visit the website www.jirrahlinga.com.au

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S to p P u p p y Fac to r i es !

My name is Kaylah Nicol, and I am from Sacred Heart College Geelong.

For a legal assignment we are asked to take action on an issue we truly care about. The issue I focused on was puppy factories and I would like to address the issue by getting it published in the media through Kids Voice. Below is a piece of artwork that I conducted demonstrating the cruelty and sadness that a dog goes through living in such a horrible environment. My message is to stop puppy factories altogether and for there to be a law against it.

This artwork is representing the grief dogs go through trapped in

a puppy factory. Puppy factories, also known as puppy farms, are large commercial businesses, that produce many different breeds, that include purebred, crossbred and mixed-breed dogs. The dogs go through very harsh and horrible conditions that a dog should not have to encounter. Female dogs are kept in small cages, continuously producing litters, not being able to recuperate. To help those suffering puppies and dogs, please pledge your support to the RSPCA Help Us Close Puppy Factories.

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Say “HELLO” to Our Community Celebrates Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week Achieving More Together. Sunday 13th December 2015 at Boorai Centre, 4-50 Shell Road, Ocean Grove

of all ages together and showing the vast array of opportunities we have in our community’. OGTL are extremely fortunate to have this opportunity and thank Bellarine Kids and Boorai Centre for their support in hosting this event.

Ocean Grove Toy Library will be celebrating the power of partnerships between community and philanthropy by inviting all local residents to ‘Say “HELLO” to Our Community’.

OGTL is inviting all businesses, organisations, groups, facilities and entertainers to apply for a free space to participate, and a warm welcome to all residents of every age to find something new and exciting to enjoy and participate in.

Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week (CPPW) is an initiative supported through the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership to celebrate how partnerships between grass-roots community groups and philanthropy can help build strong and vibrant places to live and work. It is a chance for us to showcase and promote the great work we are doing in our community.

Ocean Grove Toy Library was a successful applicant in the CPPW grants allowing us to host this wonderful event. The grant supports partnerships, networking, socialising, celebrating and showcasing all that our beautiful community has to offer.

Yvette Anderson, coordinator of Ocean Grove Toy Library is ‘extremely excited at the prospect of bringing everyone

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There is a perception that philanthropy is something that is only done by highnet-worth individuals and businesses.

The reality, however, is that it takes place in communities across Australia every day, as people contribute their time and talent, as well as their own funds, to make a better community. This initiative is an opportunity to highlight and showcase all that great work.

Let’s make this event one to remember; a chance to make some new friends, start a new hobby, purchase some local goods (perfect for Christmas) and support your local not for profit volunteer organisation OGTL. For more information, about CPPW visit: www.communitypartnerships.com.au.

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Calling all Crafty Types THE crafting community has been called upon to don needles, yarn and thread in an initiative that will help bring a smile to the faces of Geelong’s families in need.

“My mum is a talented crocheter. I think people with a craft skill want to hand on their handmade items because there is so much love and care that goes into them.”

Handmade Crusade is an inaugural campaign that hopes to inspire young and old alike to knit, crochet or sew a soft toy for child to enjoy.

Newly opened Newtown space The Sewing Room Geelong is also on board, with owner Lyn Luck set to run a Crafternoon from 10am to 4pm on November 7 that will see completed toys donated to the cause.

The initiative is the brainchild of Belmont mum and Fickle Fickle’s Anna Host, who is running it in conjunction with notforprofit volunteer organisation Geelong Mums.

Inspired by similar collections run in Melbourne and internationally, the idea came after seeing how much her own children love receiving something that is handmade just for them, she said.

“Handmade Crusade is not about giving money – instead, it’s about putting time, thought and care into making something for a child to love,” Mrs Host said.

“It’s a great way to unite as a community and gift some joy.”

“As a crafter myself, I know there are many new and existing creative businesses that can help make our region a happier one through doing what we do…

Making!”

Local stores have joined the cause, with Elly Broadbent from Print Patch hosting a “crochetalong” to get the creative juices flowing.

“I still have my crocheted baby blankets, they are special,” she said.

“It is so worthwhile to see a child hug a special toy that has been made with love and care,” Ms Luck said. “All homemade pressies are wonderful, especially something to hold and cuddle. We will have fur fabric to make teddies and other fun things at The Sewing Room Geelong”.

For those in need of more inspiration, Anna has created Pinterest boards with patterns and photos for crafters at any level.

Toys must meet following requirements: ● Fabric can be old or new, but MUST be laundered ● All polyfill and stuffing must be new ● Toy must be appropriate for children aged three to five ● Avoid using buttons or small materials that could come loose and become a choking hazard Donations will be collected at Hub Retail and Studio, The Sewing Room and the Motherworld store in Geelong West. All donations must be delivered by November 27.

For more information ccontact Anna Host on 0421 733 033, email anna@ficklefickle.com.au or find us on social media, facebook.com/HandmadeCrusade or instagram.com/handmadecrusade.

Patterns and inspiration can also be found at pinterest.com/handmadecru0326.

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of fresh fruit and vegetables, have each person drink plenty of water, and promote good sleep routines.

6. Cultivate the idea of your family being a team.

If one of the goals for your family was to share things together then get into the habit of cultivating the family as a team. This will strengthen family relationships, help reduce the time for completing jobs and projects around the home, and teach children the value of teamwork, one of the most highly prized values in the workplace today.

Consider placing a work schedule on the fridge where each family member’s responsibilities are clearly listed, everything from cooking duties, dog feeding duties, car cleaning, placing the rubbish bins out on the kerb, and household chores. Everyone, no matter the age, has jobs to do as each person is a member of the team. Ensure task adherence by promoting family outings as a team reward.

7. Set rules for technology use at home.

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WORK LIFE & FAMILY

It’s not easy trying to find a balance between a working life and a personal life in a modern fast-paced world. And this becomes even more challenging for families who have to juggle relationship and parenting commitments.

There is the expectation to be on call 24/7 for work, unfinished reports to be completed at home, spouses who need shared intimacy time, children who need to be ferried to sporting events on weekends, family holidays to be organised, and the list goes on.

Work-life balance statistics The latest work-life balance statistics reflect this growing concern. The 2012 Australian Work and Life Index reported that almost half of all Australian men and women reported feeling pressure related to balancing time between family and work, 52% of full-time women reported taking work home, and 70% of fathers felt they didn’t spend enough time with their children and wanted to work less.

Other studies have examined the negative effects of a poor work-life balance on families. A 2012 Safe Work Australia report found that overworked claimants complained of heightened anxiety, disrupted sleep patterns, a greater incidence of physical health illnesses, and negative impacts on their relationships. However, this stress also affects the health of children as the parents return home feeling tired and ill-tempered. A US study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development examined the fallout of parents spending less time with their children due to working long hours and found that the more time that children spent in child care, the more likely their sixth grade teachers were to report problem behaviour.

Top 10 tips for achieving a happy work-life balance The message is clear. A poor work-life balance can have serious consequences on a family. In response, the following 10 tips will help your family achieve a happier and more meaningful work-life balance where the quality of your relationship is enhanced and your family ties are strengthened.

1. Develop a couple mission statement.

A hospice nurse wrote a book called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. One of the top regrets was, “I wish I’d spent more time with loved ones.” No-one wished they had spent more time at the office, had bought a larger house full of all the latest gadgets, or had spent more time alone. You have made the choice to be in a relationship with another person – what amount of time do you wish to spend together and how do you wish to spend that time?

What ‘work-life balance’ do you both want? It may not be 50% work, 50% personal life. Together you may decide that a healthy and happy balance for your relationship is 70% work and 30% home, or 40% work and 60% home.

Once you decide upon a ratio then you can discuss how best to keep the two areas separate so as to maximise the quality of the time you spend together.

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2. Renegotiate your work arrangements with your employer.

Once you know exactly the type of life you want with your partner and where your priorities lie you can think about renegotiating your work arrangements with your employer. Typical issues include reduced working hours, more flexible working hours such as working from home or working part-time, and leave options. If your employer is amenable to changing your office hours great, if not at least you know where you stand and can begin thinking about whether your current job meets your needs.

3. Determine your family’s values.

What values do you and your partner want your family to live by every day? This will determine where the family should be investing its energy and time. If physical health is one of the family’s highest values then everyone should always be conscious of their food habits, their exercise regimes, and their sleep routines. If success through hard work is an important value then everyone should be encouraged to practise this whether through time spent at the office, school homework, or weekend tennis lessons. Bear in mind that the family’s values will be tested, for example, when either parent has unusual work commitments or teenage children want to spend holidays with friends instead of their family. In such situations the family should reassess the relevance of the family values.

Old values may be discarded and new ones chosen.

4. Emphasise good communication practices.

At the heart of all healthy families and relationships are effective communication practices. First, time has to be set aside for family members to talk. Obvious times are at the dinner table and when vacationing. But in between are numerous opportunities every day – when gardening, doing the dishes, walking the dog, helping with homework, replacing a faulty light bulb, picking up groceries – provided that family members are always encouraged to do things as a family. Second, effective conversations skills need to be modelled by the parents including giving the speaker 100% attention, disabling and removing Smartphones, direct eye contact, paraphrasing to gauge understanding, refusing to accept one-word answers or one-syllable grunts, appropriate body language, and gratitude for the person’s time for a face-to-face conversation.

While the rise of Smartphones and laptops have been a blessing for helping people connect with distant friends and loved ones, they have been a curse by discouraging communication with people in our midst. If one of your family’s values is open and respectful communication then I would encourage you to set boundaries for the use of these devices around the home. Consider having a cut-off time for all devices during the evening, a rule that applies to parents as well as children. Also, tell your children that phones, laptops, and televisions are to be turned off during family meals or when visitors come to the home allowing quality conversation time and the strengthening of family ties.

8. Express gratitude.

Gratitude is one of the kings of happiness. It reminds us about what we have, instead of what we don’t have.

We recognise our accomplishments, our life teachers, our supportive family and friends, our health, and our freedom to make choices and to change our life. Parents can teach their children, through modelling, to thank all those people we come into contact each day that we sometimes forget to thank properly like the supermarket cashier, the bus driver, the police officer walking the beat, the receptionist at work, one’s siblings. Encourage family members over dinner to list some things that happened that day that they are thankful for.

9. Embrace downtime moments.

We live in a culture that is becoming addicted to busyness and the belief that happiness is just around the corner.

But happiness is now. So encourage family members to learn to enjoy those unexpected lulls that pop up during the day instead of feeling the need to fill up these moments ‘catching up’ with text messages or phone calls.

These moments are a wonderful opportunity to relax and calm oneself. Practise mindful breathing or try mindful observation where you visually explore something outside the window such as a bird in the branches, the wind rustling leaves, or clouds skating across the sky.

10. Encourage single-tasking.

Multitasking has been debunked as a myth. Instead of increasing productivity it reduces our abilities to concentrate leading to a greater risk of work errors. It’s also one of the primary reasons for miscommunication in relationships. The solution is to practise mindfulness where you free your mind of judgements and give your full attention to the present moment and the activity you are doing. If you are reading a report, just read the report.

If you are eating your lunch, use all your senses to enjoy every mouthful of your sandwich. If talking with your partner or son, give them 100% of your attention.

5. Cultivate healthy lifestyle practices.

This should definitely be one of your family’s top values.

Achieving individual goals as well as family goals all hinge upon each family member being physically healthy (if you doubt this, recall the last time someone became horribly ill). Among the many physiological benefits, caring for one’s body will also boost self-confidence, improve resiliency, help one sleep better, and supply one with unlimited reserves of energy. So encourage everyone to exercise regularly – sometimes exercise as a family, prepare healthy and nutritious meals containing a variety

Dr. Bruce Wells is a happiness and wellness consultant. He works with companies, community groups, and individuals committed to improving performance, wellbeing, and happiness. He is the author of Happiness Anywhere Anytime.

For more information visit www.drbruce.com.au

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after school, this would be close enough. The flexibility is one of the things I love most about owning my own business.

How much time do I spend on you?

2 hours Again, I think he is being generous here. We do like to sit as a family at dinner, however this is not always possible due to around 14 sporting commitments each week. Ever seen those stickers for ‘Mum’s Taxi’ – I have become one of those mums!

Do you think it is good to run a business?

Yeah and also no, because you make money so we won’t be that poor and no because I don’t get to spend as much time with you.

Ooh, that hurts. Where is the balance of having some funds to spend on the kids but still having time to spend with the kids? I do have the added bonus that my work doesn’t feel like work most of the time. I love what I do, which makes the whole work life balance worth it.

Do you like that I work from home?

I prefer you to work here, because I feel safer with you.

Isn’t that the true role of a parent…to protect them?

Not sure that I am really a gladiator, but perhaps we all secretly are if pushed to protect our loved ones.

What would you prefer me to do?

Maybe just work for an hour or 2 each day.

Aren’t kids wonderful? In this article I ask my eight year old son some questions about what I do and how it affects him. Get ready for some honesty!

What do I do during the day?

You work most of the time and washing and laundry and that.

Nailed it! At least that is what I think too. Am thinking about putting a television in our laundry as it is like the ‘living’ room for me!

What education do you think I have?

You went to university and were a boarder at school.

All those hours of study and countless assignments and exams abbreviated down into one small sentence!

Four years of boarding school followed by a Bachelor of Science degree has given me some of the tools I needed to get where I am now.

How much of my time is taken up with work?

Around 6 hours on most days. Not really on Sunday.

With the advancement of technology, gone are the days of nine to five. This means I might be at my computer before the sun comes up and well after sunset. People often ask how I can concentrate while working from home. I do love what I do, and try to avoid the laundry as much as possible (see above!). We also like to enjoy ‘Sunday Funday’ as a family.

How much of my time is taken up with house work?

4.5 hours.

This is not entirely true. Perhaps my son thinks I spend hours sorting through his book shelf to put them alphabetically and other menial tasks? In truth, I don’t spend that much time, but if we include sporting activities

I grew up on a family farm, where my Dad was called a Farmer, and my Mum was called a Farmer’s Wife. Things have changed a lot, and I value my education and career highly. The most valuable thing is that I am continually growing as a person and learning. I think that when you stop learning, you stop living.

Would you like to do what I do?

Ummm yeah.

This is more an answer I would expect from my teenager…very non-committal.

What do you think you will do when you get older?

Something else, like maybe a sport.

Wonderful!

Shelley Gross - Wonderful Websites. www.wonderfulwebsites.com.au

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Wo r r y

Worry. It’s a common (and normal) phenomenon. All people worry during stressful times now and again. But research shows that worry has becoming an increasingly common disturbance in daily life. Ongoing daily worry can become an unhealthy habit which impacts on life and can cause individuals discomfort and dis-ease.

Sometimes, a feeling of worry becomes a daily 24/7 occurance. We humans are problem solvers, creators and dreamers and the mind can very easily make worrying a habit as we think about problems, issues or try to solve challenges or difficulties in our mind.

Habit

Noun - A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

When we continuously worry we unconsciously strengthen and feed the habit: the more we worry, the more we strengthen the tendency to. There are even certain tricks that the mind sometimes plays to cause us to worry more. For students there are all sorts of things to worry about: homework, exams, friendships, family issues, bullying, social media, identity, self-esteem and more. Fortunately, there are some strategies we can teach ourself and our kids to break the habit of worrying and move towards a calmer state of mind.

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Firstly, let’s take a closer look at worry

Worry exists within the world our thoughts. When we think we analyse, label, judge, set goals, plan, compare, remember, reflect: this is all part of our thinking. It is an amazing and useful mode of mind and is a great gift we humans have. But if we spend too much time in this mode of mind it can lead to worry and anxiety.

Sometimes when thinking becomes obsessive, it can even seem that we are just like a thinking head! We forget about the rest of our body.

Moving out of the mind, into the body

When we observe the mind objectively it is like holding a magnifiying glass up to examine what worry is and where it comes from. Simply asking the question: “what am I thinking about? Is this really a problem? How often do I think about this? Is it productive?” This can be the first step towards easing worry and breaking this unproductive habit of mind. Then next step is to shift into a different mode- the sensing mode. When we shift our attention away from conceptual thought and thinking, into our body and present moment experience, we change our focus. A great way to do this is to deliberately pay attention to the body, for example, our breathing.

Focusing on our breathing is a fantastic tool to shift out of the worry zone. Or try to notice the sensations that

are happening within the body- in the feet, the hands.

Sometimes when we really focus consciously into the body we can feel our heart beat – it can be a new experience of being truly alive. Furthermore, by moving into the sensing mode, we become more aware and accepting of our present experience, and can savour it more fully. This can bring a sense of calm, ease and sometimes even gratitude. When we step back, notice or watch our worry, it tends to loose power.

The mind is a great story teller. When we realise that most of the stories it tells us never come true, it can free us from the habit of worrying. Moving into the sensing zone is a great way to shift the focus from worry and develop the habit of mindfulness.

Mindfulness

Noun - Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally, to the unfolding present moment experience.

Anneliese Hallam www.createthespace.com.au This article was adapted from a lesson provided

by The Mindfulness in Schools Project titled: Recognising Worry: Noticing how your mind plays tricks on you. www.mindfulnessinschools.org

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Do you remember your own childhood?

Where was your favourite place to play? Did you play outdoors, climbing trees, splashing in puddles and pushing the boundaries of safe and fun?

Why are we so averted to it for our children now?

Yes, of course we want to keep our children safe, but are we wrapping them up in too much cotton wool?

Any injury is distressing for children and those who care for them, but the experience of minor injuries is a universal part of childhood and has a positive role in child development.

We mustn’t wrap our children up in cotton wool, but allow them to play outside so as to better understand the opportunities and challenges in the world around them, and how to be safe.

Benefits of Risk in Outdoor Fun

Think back to when your child took their first steps. They take physical risks as they wobble, fall over and make an effort to get up again. The bruises they develop from these efforts are a sign of the risks they take in order to achieve this developmental milestone.

Providing children natural play spaces with challenges and risks is an essential part of development and learning. At play, children are in charge, instinctively making hundreds of decisions as they assess and determine the levels of risk they want to take, physically, emotionally and socially. Through play, children acquire confidence, but also an awareness of limits and boundaries.

So what is an acceptable risk?

Good risks and hazards in play are those that engage and challenge

children, support their growth, learning and development. They provide opportunities for children to encounter or create uncertainty, unpredictability, and potential hazards as part of their play. These might include‌ loose materials that give children the chance to create and destroy constructions using their skill, creativity and imagination or cleverly arranged rocks and boulders.

Children have a healthy respect for the solidity and hardness of rocks and boulders and develop their own sense of care, concern, and safety when they climb on them.

Bad risks and hazards are those that are difficult or impossible for children to assess for themselves, and that have no obvious benefits. These might include sharp edges or points on equipment, weak structures that may collapse, and items that include traps for limbs or fingers.

Risk does not always have a negative outcome. Many positives can come from taking risks. Therefore, it can be helpful to think as risk being divided into two components: A CHALLENGE: Something obvious to the child where he/she can determine their ability and decide whether to take that risk.

A HAZARD: Something unseen or not obvious to the child that often results in injury.

Importantly risk and challenge in playgrounds must be age and developmentally appropriate for the children who will use them. Ideally, providing graduated risk or designing for flexibility can cater for children’s diverse abilities and ongoing development.

By Lainie Connors, One World for Children www.owfc.com.au

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anxiety according to PANDA CEO Terri Smith.

A new addition for

PND AWARENESS WEEK

NOVEMBER 15-21 As equally prevalent and just as debilitating as depression, anxiety has become the focus for this year’s Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness (PNDA) Week, with more than 50 per cent of callers to the Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) National Helpline experiencing symptoms of anxiety.

Anxiety has now been identified as an important part of the conversation around perinatal depression and has prompted a formal name change for the annual awareness week, which, from this year forward, will be known as Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week (15 – 21 Nov), acknowledging that the challenges faced by parents fall across a wide spectrum that’s not all black and white.

Over 1800 Australian parents each week are now diagnosed with antenatal or postnatal depression, with the illnesses costing Australia close to half a billion dollars - a figure that doesn’t include those touched by perinatal

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“We know up to 1 in 7 women and 1 in 10 men will experience postnatal depression but the issues aren’t as black and white as this, nor are they restricted to the period after birth.

“There are many shades of grey during the volatile perinatal period, which includes the time during pregnancy as well, with as many different experiences as there are people,” said the CEO of PANDA, which has recently changed its name to reinforce the important reference to anxiety.

“We’re finding that anxiety is now just as common as depression and many parents experience both anxiety and depression at the same time so it needs to be front of mind as a health concern during pregnancy and after birth.

“Anxiety is not as well recognised and risks being overlooked because people may wrongly assume that the symptoms are not as debilitating or distressing as those associated with depression.”

“There’s a range of challenges on the pathway to parenthood and it can often be hard to make sense of what’s happening and how you feel about it. Many parents feel overwhelmed, isolated and ashamed for feeling this way and need to know that these thoughts are common and that help is available.”

About PANDA PANDA is a not for profit organization that has been raising awareness of antenatal and postnatal depression for over 30 years and has helped tens of thousands of Australians get vital information, support and treatment to aid their recovery.

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) is the only specialist national organisation that raises community awareness of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after birth (this being the perinatal period); and provides support services to families to assist in their recovery • PANDA has helped tens of thousands of Australians get much-needed information, support and treatment to aid their recovery. Over the last twelve months they have seen a 50% increase in men contacting the Helpline.

• PANDA’s services include: -

National Perinatal Depression Helpline 1300 726 306 which provides counselling and support to those experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after the birth of baby. Operates 9-5pm Monday to Friday (EST)

- Website resources including Fact Sheets at www.panda.org.au - A dedicated website for Dads – How is Dad going?

- Assistance setting up postnatal depression support groups

PANDA are also encouraging parents to speak openly and honestly with each other during PNDA Awareness Week through their Lunch Out Loud initiative, which encourages friends and workmates to get together for a positive and honest conversation about parenthood over lunch – wherever that may be. More information can be found on their website.

- Information, education and training seminars for parent groups and health professionals

PANDA’s free National Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Helpline offers counseling, information and referral services with ongoing telephone support for families throughout Australia and the PANDA website contains a range of helpful materials for parents.

• PANDA’s helpline receives more than 2000 new callers each year; in addition to follow-up support for existing callers totalling more than 12,000 support calls annually.

PANDA’s Helpline: 1300 726 306 (operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm EST). www.panda.org.au

- National resource and service referral database - PANDA actively makes follow-up calls and can become part of a care-plan for people experiencing perinatal depression. Most other helplines receive calls only.

• Over 50,000 people visit PANDA’s website every year to gain information • PANDA’s website was rated as the No.1 website worldwide for mothers with a postnatal mental illness in a 2011 independent, international study by the University of Sussex.

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Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre’s

Teddy Bear Day

Deakin Medical Students s Checking in on Local Teddie er 2015 Deakin On Saturday 24th Octob nts ran a Teddy Bear de University’s Medical Stu s Shopping Centre Hospital at Waurn Pond children’s services at in aid of women’s and elong.

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Caeden & Jaycie

Marli & Stevie

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What is sexting?

What do u want me 2 do??

Send me a pic of yrself... ;)

The word is a mix of ‘sex and ‘texting’. ‘Sexting’ is sending ‘sexy’ texts. The texts may be words or images. Sexting with pictures has probably been around as long as mobile phones have had the ability to take photos and send and receive images. Sexting occurs not only on mobile phones, but on Skype and social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr, Tumblr and Snapchat etc.

What are the consequences of ‘sexting’?

Taking, sending or receiving sexual images of a minor is illegal. If you’re found to have a naked or seminaked photo of someone under 18 on your phone or your computer, you can be charged with a criminal offence. If you forward the photo to someone else you can be charged with a criminal offence even if you delete it from your own phone. You can be charged even if it is a photo of yourself and you agree to the photo being sent.

Remember that everything you send might become public. Think how easy it is to forward a photo or a message. Social media sites make it even easier to post stuff quickly, as well as more difficult for you to have control over who gets the images and where they go, and it can be incredibly difficult to have the images removed.

Once you’ve sent something you can’t get it back.

Think about your future and how you might like people to see you. Maybe you will try to get a job, or join a sports team, or fall in love with someone else.

You probably won’t want these future relationships jeopardised because you once, sent a sexualised image to someone to try and hook up with them.

Think about how the person receiving the text will feel. Maybe they do not want you sending them these types of messages or images. This sort of communication is not always welcome and can be highly embarrassing for the person sending the message as well as the recipient. You might think

what you have sent is ‘sexy’, however the person receiving it may feel it is abusive and/or pornographic.

What you can do If you have sent an image or text and you are worried about what might happen now, there are some things that you can do to try and make sure that your texts don’t get passed on and/or you don’t get accused of sending inappropriate things: • You may have sent it to your boyfriend or girlfriend; if so, consider asking them to delete the message from their phone or inbox • If you have sent an image or text that you feel is now out of your control, talk to a trusted adult or contact a Kids Helpline counsellor to work out what you can do.

You could feel you are being pressured to send them.

Remember, like any form of sexual behaviour you have the right to say ‘No’ and to let them know that you are serious.

If someone sends you a ‘sexy’ image: • Do not forward the image to anyone - consider what this could mean to the person involved • If the text is from a friend, tell them you do not want any more texts like that from them • If the texts keep coming, then block that sender.

Unfriend them from your social networking account.

Block their number on your phone • You might need to change your mobile number. If you do, make sure that only friends you trust get your new number Remember, don’t be pressured into doing something you don’t want to do. We’re not just talking about sexting now. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, and you’re really not OK with something, then don’t do it.

Talk to your parents, another adult that you trust or Kids Helpline. If you’ve got yourself in a mess, they might be able to help you out of it.

Reprinted with permission from Kids Helpline

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A Royal

Treat THE ROYAL G EELONG SHOW 2015

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Friday 9th October saw the third instal ment of the White Ribb on Netball Cup wh ich was held at the Kardini a Park Netball Co mplex.

Six secondary scho ols from the Geelo ng area participated in the event which aims to increase knowled ge, awareness an d action around the issue of men’s vio lence against women.

Students participa ted in two forty-fiv e minute workshops exploring concepts around healthy re lationships, gender equality and how to intervene safely in situations where vio lence (in all its for ms) is being displayed.

After a short lunch break the students headed out onto the netball courts to compete for the 20 15 White Ribbon Cup – a mixed netball co mpetition. Participa ting schools were: Clon ard College, Geelo ng College, Western Heights Secondar y College, St Joseph ’s College, Norther n Bay Secondary an d Geelong High Sc ho ol.

After the initial roun d robin stage, it wa s Geelong College and Clonard that qualified for the final. In wh at was a close tus sle, it was Clonard Colle ge that came out on top.

Congratulations to all students that participated, the ga mes were played in great spirit and fai rness. Students wi ll now be encourag ed to go back to the ir schools and discu ss what they learn t in the workshops with fel low students, pare nts and teachers in an ticipation of White Ribbon Day (Inter national Day For Th e Elimination of Viole nce Against Wom en) on November 25.

2 0 15 W H IT E R IB B O N N ET B A L L CUP

www.whiteribbon. org.au Peter Kelly - Healt h Promotion Officer - Barwon Health

What Would I Do Differently?

Between being totally dependant upon your parents’ authority and becoming an individual whom independence is a core character of, there is a time of confusion, misunderstanding, conformity and selfrealisation. Accepting who you are, who you want to be and how you are aiming to get there are all difficult to comprehend, especially within the high school ages when developing a sense of self is proven incredibly challenging due to the influences surrounding you, pushing for conformity.

Year seven saw an introduction to the gates I would step foot into every school day for the oncoming 6 years. The brick walls of the school library were spray painted with the words ‘Nerd’ and ‘Geek’ within my head, the white walls of the assembly room provided no closure for an unsure, impressionable mind like mine once was; the innate senses of wrong and right I was supposedly born with were stolen from my school bag as I switched between a group of young, understandably immature girls and an overly-matured pack of wolves I decided were to be my close friends.

This choice of a friend group came as a shock to the girls I previously spent 7 years with prior to moving into secondary school, and looking back on it now, the signs reading ‘Wrong Way’ could not have been more obvious.

I spent a year attempting to discover myself within other people- my best friend was merely who I wanted to be a reflection of; my mindset was altered and the aspirations I held close to my heart the morning I stepped off the small-town high school bus were changed into ideologies based around becoming not a better ‘me’, but a better ‘her’. I strived to be a little shorter, a little less intelligent, and a little less compassionate: a little less me. Popularity took over the part of my brain previously filled with plans to complete year 12 without a single failed subject, and although the toxins popularity had released into me were vicious and relentless, I could not feel any pain.

My self-righteousness was partnered by egotism and that was a duo unstoppable by pleads to settle down in class, to stop listening to people who are negatively impacting you and start realising the importance of individuality.

There was a constant reminder that I had chosen the wrong path to initiating my high school endeavours, and this reminder came in the form of disappointed looks from teachers, anger building up from my lack of sleep and letters slipped into my mailbox too soon for me to steal them before my mother came home from work. This act of supposed ‘self-discovery’ was dangerous, and it was soon obvious to both me and the people I had relationships with that I had lost myself within trying to become another person. As a result of this, it appeared to me that I was not worthy to be loved or to be appreciated, nor was it right for me to be able to appreciate anything in my life. I was thrown into the sea and I had made myself just a little too not ‘me’ to fit into my life jacket.

Soon enough, year 8 was approaching. The summer holidays before my second year of school were a blur of sneaky out of my friend’s window in a Stitch ‘onesie’ and leaving all my school work until the morning of my first day back before giving in and accepting a failure I was not intimidated by.

The second year of my schooling held no major changes in my sense of self, nor did I grow as an individual.

The following year saw my level of caring for my wellbeing dramatically decline, losing weight and completely ignoring the fact that I was not mentally healthy. A relationship bloomed in the early months, and for the next 9 months I fell in, for all I understood, was love. I was captivated by the idea of appreciating something (someone) for the first time in my high school life, despite this feeling of appreciation being incredibly one-sided. These imbalances of feelings lead to a breakup between him and I, a breakup which was not taken well on my behalf. The ocean in which I was stranded in year 7 was now becoming deeper; I spent so long laying in bed asleep that the coral and seaweed wound around legs. I was unable to pull myself out. I began to write. I began to put pen to paper for hours on end, sleeping with a journal and writing about the emotions I felt- how I felt alone, what made me happy, how I missed him, what I wished for, and what I could change. This, I found, was more comforting than any psychiatric help could possibly be.

Year 10 has been a year of self-discovery after the many years of losing any connection I had with my own self. I have created a relationship with not just a person I am completely infatuated with, but somebody I admire. This type of relationship is one I wish I had developed in my early high school stages with my friends; friendships based upon admiration of not somebody’s popularity, but of their charisma and compassion. The dependence I had on other people has completely faded, and this can be linked with my change in perspective when it comes to viewing myself, understanding my priorities and responding correctly to the feelings I encounter throughout my life.

Reflecting on the past, I wish every year was identical to this year. If there was such thing as a time machine, I would go back to the start of year 7. I would love both myself and the people around me a healthy amount; I would dedicate my time to improving my sense of self and developing my own character before attempting to conform to others’ characters which are so unlike my own.

Grace Peisley Finley High School

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AVOIDING BRAIN

y r u j in When kids participate in youth sports, they learn the value of teamwork, develop leadership skills, and get some good old fashioned exercise. Unfortunately, many of the most popular youth sports are full-contact or involve scenarios that result in injury ranging from broken bones to a traumatic brain injuries. For boys, it’s no surprise that football leads the way, as kids are crashing into each other at full speed. Even sports like basketball and soccer, which are commonly thought of as safer, have the potential for severe injuries when heads hit the floor or players collide leaping for a header. Although girls sustain roughly a third the number of TBIs as boys, the risk of injury is still present in soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and other popular sports.

is the primary source of spine injury and concussion in football.

2. Bicycles - wearing helmets and learning the rules of the road makes for a safer ride Bike helmets should sit flat on top of the head and should not rock side to side. Sizing pads are often included with helmets to ensure that they fit snuggly and sit one or two finger-widths above the eyebrow. All straps should be tight enough to secure the helmet to the rider’s skull in the event of a fall.

If riding on public roads, the following rules of the road should be observed at all times: ride with the flow of traffic, obey traffic lights and signs as if you were driving a car, use hand signals when necessary, and always look both ways before entering a street.

3. Basketball - mouthguards do not prevent concussions The concept that mouthguards prevent concussions is as old as it is inaccurate. Mouthguards were originally invented in 1890 to prevent lip lacerations in boxers.

Evidence that they prevent or mitigate head and neck injuries comes from anecdotal evidence sourced from a small sample of non-randomized cases. The two cases that are commonly cited in support of mouthguards come from the monitoring of a season of football at Notre Dame University and the other from a study performed on cadavers. The problem with these studies is that the first was limited in sample size and the second was not performed on living humans.

4. Soccer - proper header technique can reduce the chance of brain injury Thirty percent of brain injuries in soccer come from attempted headers. When players are running full speed and jump to hit the ball with their head, there is the potential for skulls to collide or heads to get kicked. If players keep their eyes on the ball while in flight, talk to There’s no way to eliminate traumatic brain injuries teammates while the ball is in air, use their forehead to entirely, but with the right rules, precautions, and strike the ball, keep eyes open until contact, and push awareness, they can be minimized and mitigated. Here are through the ball on contact, they can reduce the risk of the top seven tips to prevent brain injury in youth sports: injury.

1. Football - proper tackling technique reduces the risk of 5. Baseball - safer helmets and proper sliding technique concussion can prevent head injury Because tackling occurs on almost every play of a football Baseball is considered one of the safest sports, but injuries game, it is imperative that players are taught the safe way that are sustained can be especially severe. When an to perform a legal tackle. A safer tackle starts with the errant pitch hits a batter’s skull at speeds above 60 mph, mantra “head up, eyes up, chin up.” This methodology it’s important to have adequate head protection like the allows the player to keep his eyes on the opposition at all Rawlings S100 Pro Comp. There is no such thing as a times and cuts down on helmet to helmet contact, which concussion proof helmet, but the proper head gear can

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reduce chances of a traumatic brain injury. Baseball coaches should also teach their players safer sliding techniques. Head first slides are more effective than popup slides because the momentum of the runner’s body is carried while sliding. Players under 13 years of age should not be allowed to perform head first slides and older players should be taught to keep their heads up and use their palms to lead the motion.

6. Gymnastics - proper technique, matting, and equipment can prevent injury Although gymnastics is not a contact sport, there is the potential for severe neck and brain injury when an athlete falls from a balance beam or does not stick a landing from uneven bars. To help prevent concussions there should always be trained spotters in both practice and competition. Coaches should also instruct their athletes on proper safety roll technique. This allows gymnasts to absorb the impact of a fall and protect the head and neck region. As a final precaution, all matting and equipment should be inspected regularly.

7. Horseback Riding - a few simple tips can make horseback riding safer Horseback riding is a uniquely dangerous sport by virtue of it involving a large, powerful animal that can be unpredictable at times. Riders should always wear an equestrian helmet that is SEI certified and meets ASTM standards. Certified helmets are required for competitive riding events, as they protect against the head striking a hard object or being struck by a horse’s hoof. Horseback riders should also undertake activities with their horses that are appropriate for their skill level and age. They should also be aware of what spooks their horse and avoid those scenarios.

Because concussions can never be fully eliminated from sports, it is important for coaches and referees to be able to diagnose them when they occur. The most common signs of a concussion are mild confusion, disorientation, and irritability. If there’s any doubt as to whether a concussion has happened, it’s always better to err on the side of caution and have the athlete sit the remainder of the game out.

Also, take a look at the excellent infographic that looks at the most common forms of TBI in youth sports:http:// gesinjuryattorneys.com/youth-brain-injury/ Peter Downs, Manager - Play by the Rules www.playbytherules.net.au

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CRAFTS

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Car Racers Directions

What You Need

1. Grab your pool noodle and cut in half length ways to create two halves.

3. This step is optional but to add extra excitement make some finish and start line flags using paper, textas and wooden skewers.

2. Pierce some holes on one end of the tubes and thread some string through. That way you can 4. Now all you need is your fastest tie it to the back of a chair and and most fierce cars to begin the race! prevent the tubes from slipping down when creating the slope.

POOL NOODLE SCISSORS STRING CARS PAPER TEXTAS WOODEN SKEWERS

Chocolate Churros Method 1. To make your chocolate sauce place the chocolate, cream and syrup in a saucepan on very low. Heat until melted through. Remove from heat immediately.

2. For the churros, mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Heat the butter in a saucepan until boiling.

Add salt and stir. Stir in scrape the batter from flour and slowly add the the gun each time. water until you have a 4. Fry for about 1 minute soft doughy ball (you may on each side or until not need the entire cup). golden brown and crispy.

Transfer to a bowl and Take them out one at a add your 3 eggs and mix. time and roll in the sugar mixture.

3. Heat your oil at medium high. Transfer batter into 5. Dip in the chocolate and a piping bag or gun with eat immediately! They a star tip. Pipe into the oil are best fresh! Cool on about a 6 inch long piece cooling rack to prevent of dough. Use a knife to sweating and sogginess.

What You Need CHURRO BATTER: 1/2 CUP BUTTER 1/4 TSP SALT 1 CUP FLOUR 3 EGGS 1 CUP WATER OIL FOR FRYING PAN PIPING BAG

SAUCE: CHOCOLATE CHIPS 1/2 CUP CREAM 1TBSP MAPLE SYRUP

DUSTING: 1/2 CUP SUGAR 1/8 CUP CINNAMON CHOCOLATE

*PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN USING SHARP OR HOT OBJECTS. ACCORDING TO kidsafevic.com.au “THE HOME IS THE MOST COMMON LOCATION FOR CHILDHOOD INJURY. THEREFORE IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE MAKE OUR HOMES AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE.”

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Wildlife of Gondwana, National Wool Museum, Moorabool St, Geelong.

Beasts of the Great Southern Supercontinent. Birds so big they couldn’t fly and one big, mean ol’ nasty komodo dragon-like creature. Surrounded by life-like environmental murals, real fossils, skeletons and 20 full-scale skeletal casts.

Point Lonsdale Primary School Market, Point Lonsdale Primary School, Point Lonsdale. The Point Lonsdale Primary School Market is held on the second Sunday every month, Easter Saturday and the first Saturday in December. 9am 2pm. Free

4 MSO Classic Kids, The Happiness Box, Deakin’s Costa Hall, Geelong Waterfront. It has been thoughtfully scored for young audiences by award winning composer Bryony Marks to capture the sense of wonder, trepidation and delight of the friends’ adventure. Greener’s beautiful illustrations from the original book accompany the narration and music. 12 and 1.30pm Costs

4 SKAART Carnival, Stead Park, Cnr Princes Hwy and St Georges Rd Corio. The SKAART Carnival returns for its sixth year presenting a day of carnival mayhem for all ages. 11am - 3pm

6 Twilight Fair, Grovedale Primary School, 143 Bailey St,Grovedale.

Major fundraiser with rides, live entertainment including performance by Imogen Brough, lucky dip, cake stall, face paint, food and drinks, market stalls, community groups and lots more!!

4 - 8pm

13 Respect Walkathon, Portarlington Primary School, Newcombe St, Portarlington. The children of Portarlington Primary School will be taking part in a walkathon to raise awareness of respectful behaviour.

11.30am -1.30pm

14 Spring Festival Twilight Market, 19 Aberdeen Street, Newtown. Twilight festival and market for families.

Free children’s craft and music session.

(4-5:30pm) and an Indonesian Dance performance (6pm). Money from Stall holders will be donated to charity. 4 - 8pm

14 Jump for MS, Torquay Airport, 325 Blackgate Rd, Torquay. Charity Fundraising Skydiving Event & Free Family Fun Day. Up to 120 people doing Tandem Skydives to raise money to find a cure for M.S. Skydiving Displays, Live Music from 2pm Daily, Food Stalls, Jumping Castles, Sumo Suits, Human Vertical Bungy, Soccer Pool Table, Heaps of Give-aways and Much More. 9am - 6pm

14 Gala Parade, Malop and Moorabool

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Streets, Geelong. Geelong’s unique Gala Parade is being tranforming into a magical twilight Christmas Parade this year! Experience the best of the past and some new exciting inclusions (and a few surprises too)! 7.30 - 9.30pm

14 Run, Ride, Walk or Roll the Creek at Warralily Explore the new walking paths at Warralily, Warralily Parkland, Corner Warralily Boulevard and Barwon Heads Road. A community event for the whole family, including the dog!

A free Brunch will be served from 9.45am courtesy of the City of Greater Geelong’s Environment and Waste Department (croissants, danishes, muffins and fruit) with free giveaways and treats for your dog. 9am - 12pm

22 Run Geelong, Geelong CBD. Run Geelong is Geelong’s largest charity fun run! Since 2009 Run Geelong has raised over $2.3 million for the children’s Ward and Special Care Nursery redevelopment at University Hospital Geelong!

This year is set to be 100% FUN and 100% for Geelong!

International Superstar Jessica Mauboy is performing live for everyone! 6am - 2pm

24 Ho Ho Ho, Potato Shed, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Join Drop Of A Hat and special Christmas guests for tuneful Christmas fare, all interlaced with Colin’s sharp seasonal wit!

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Deakin Community Walk Against Family Violence, Deakin University’s Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds. A family walk through the grounds surrounding Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus to say no to men’s violence against women. There will be food and activities.

The walk will involve a combination of sealed and gravel paths and will include some hills. 10am

Fyans park Primary School Christmas Fair, Fyans Park Primary School, Camden Road, Newtown. The School’s Fair is their annual major fundraiser and is a fun local community event with rides, great food, live music, amazing homemade preserves & cakes and craft. 4 - 8pm

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