Young Australian of the year Jessica Watson’s world famous boat Ella’s Pink Lady will call Queensland home after the State and Federal Governments agreed to buy the yacht. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said Jessica’s story was an inspiration to people all over Australia and the world and that Ella’s Pink Lady would become a Queensland icon. “Sailing solo around the world at age 16 puts Jessica among the great Australian adventurers, and the pink lady will become a symbol of that Aussie free spirit here in Brisbane,” she said. Ella’s Pink Lady has been purchased jointly by the federal and state governments for $300,000 and will be housed at the Queensland Maritime Museum. Jessica Watson said she was pleased that both Governments had been able to keep Ella’s Pink Lady in Queensland. “I couldn’t think of a better home for her. Now all the public can get a chance to visit her and of course, I will be popping in regularly to check up on her,” she said. Read moreKids on the coast
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Ella's Pink Lady to call Queensland home
May 2011
Young Australian of the year Jessica Watson’s world famous boat Ella’s Pink Lady will call Queensland home after the State and Federal Governments agreed to buy the yacht. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said Jessica’s story was an inspiration to people all over Australia and the world and that Ella’s Pink Lady would become a Queensland icon. “Sailing solo around the world at age 16 puts Jessica among the great Australian adventurers, and the pink lady will become a symbol of that Aussie free spirit here in Brisbane,” she said. Ella’s Pink Lady has been purchased jointly by the federal and state governments for $300,000 and will be housed at the Queensland Maritime Museum. Jessica Watson said she was pleased that both Governments had been able to keep Ella’s Pink Lady in Queensland. “I couldn’t think of a better home for her. Now all the public can get a chance to visit her and of course, I will be popping in regularly to check up on her,” she said. Read moreNational Walk Safely To School Day: Friday 20 May
May 2011
It’s nearly that time of year again when primary school aged children from right around Australia make important steps towards a healthier childhood by participating in Walk Safely to School Day. Now in its twelfth year, the event encourages parents, carers and their children to drive less and walk more to build regular walking to and from school into their daily routine. An added bonus is less danger from vehicle congestion around schools and reduced carbon emissions from idling cars. For more info, visit www.walk.com.au.
Read moreFancy some breast milk ice cream?
May 2011
While ice cream comes in a wide range of flavours, one London restaurant may have taken it to the extreme. The Icecreamists restaurant is serving breast milk ice cream to customers in a cocktail glass accompanied by a rusk, calling the £14 dish “Baby Gaga”. The ice cream is made by blending breast milk with vanilla pods and lemon zest. The company is looking for more women to provide breast milk - and are providing £15 for every ten ounces extracted using breast pumps: Any volunteers? Read moreAre you up for the challenge?
May 2011
With heart disease now the number one killer of Australian women, the Heart Foundation is running a free ten week ‘Healthy Heart Challenge’ to help women reduce the risks and improve their heart health. Starting on June 1, the challenge aims to encourage small, yet realistic lifestyle changes and provides support through weekly online newsletters to keep you motivated. Whether it’s becoming more active, quitting smoking or eating better, the challenge will help you meet your goals, and participants are eligible to enter the draw to WIN a range of fantastic prizes. Register now at www.goredforwomen.org.au. Read moreBringing Back Brekkie
Mar 2011
New research reveals breakfast is a low priority for parents in the busy back to school period, with most focused on organising school uniforms, school bags and stationery, rather than deciding what to feed the kids for breakfast this new school term. Kelloggs are encouraging Australian parents to take their Big Breakfast Pledge. Every parent who goes to www.facebook.com/kelloggsbigbreakfastpledge and pledges to bring back brekkie will go into the running to win a $10,000 cheque for their child’s school. Parents will have until April 22 to take the Pledge. Read more
Jamie’s healthy food comes to Qld
Dec 2010
World renowned chef Jamie Oliver is bringing his Ministry of Food Challenge to Australia for the first time, with an Ipswich-based cooking centre and mobile truck visiting Queensland communities and schools to conduct demonstrations and cooking classes.
Read moreREMINDER - SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
Dec 2010
Keep your kids safe! Check to make sure your pool gate still closes properly,
as old, faulty, or open gates have been proven to be a significant
factor in fatal child drownings. Almost 60% of Aussie kids under five
who drown die in backyard swimming pools – that’s why. Read more
THE WHEEL DEAL!
Dec 2010
We’re very proud of our Associate Publisher, Simone Bell, who headed down to Brisbane recently with her family to take part in Convoy4Kids, an event that got an impressive number of trucks ‘n’ utes rolling to raise approximately $40,000 for Camp Quality (for kids living with cancer). If you want to be part of next year’s event, check out www.brisbaneconvoyforkids.com.au Read more
SIGN OF THE TIMES
Dec 2010
Sunshine Coast locals are jumping at the chance to learn AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language) says Lisa Mills, local teacher, author, international theatre director and advocate for Deaf Awareness. Lisa’s creative arts studio, Honeybee Creations, runs six-week AUSLAN courses, which offer the chance to learn another language relatively easily – and one that will allow you to communicate with deaf friends and family. “It also teaches you to be more expressive and clear in your communication and be more receptive to nonverbal language,” says Lisa. For more info, visit www.honeybee-creations.com Read more
NEW WAYS TO BE HEALTHY
Dec 2010
If you could use some support, whether physical or mental, Yin Health is the Sunshine Coast’s new female-centred one-stop-shop for a healthy body and mind, combining conventional and complementary treatments and practitioners. As well as GP’s, Lactation Consultants, Physios, Psychologists, Doulas, a Chinese Herbalist & Acupuncturist, and many other health professionals, you’ll find remedial massage, yoga and cooking classes – even Zumba, bellydancing and Dads n Bubs Yoga! A great place to join workshops, support groups and meet up with other Mums…because there’s a crèche, too! Phone 5438 8387 or visit www.yinhealth.com.au Read more
