Edition Number 136 October / November 2017

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Contents Page 2 Editorial, Circle of Security, Coping with Stress, TLC,

Life Quotes

Page 3 Dad’s and Kid’s Morning, Thank you to Bunnings

Page 4 & 5 National Police Remembrance Day, Word Search,

Ronald McDonald House, Congratulation Phil Pearce,

Page 6 November Recreation Day, Spring Fling, Hands on

Superheros ,Schoolies 2017

Page 7 School Studying Tips for Students and Parents

Page 8 Recipes

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DIAMONDS IN THE SKY 2017

Welcome to our October / November edition of the Talkabout.

We are at that time of the year again where it is starting to heat up and Christmas is right around the corner. Check out what has been

happening at the Hub and what is coming up.

Talkabout October / November 2

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Editorial

LIFE QUOTES

1. Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire

2. Life doesn't require that we be the best, only that we try our best.

3. The most important things in life aren't things.

4. Everything you are going through is preparing you for what you asked for

5. If it comes, let it. If it goes, let it

And remember storms don’t last

forever…...

Talkabout October / November 3

DAD’S AND KID’S MORNING AT THE CENTRE

We had a small but enthusiastic group attend our Dad’s and Kid’s morning on the second Tuesday of the September school

holidays. Many thanks to our staff and volunteers and the three services who helped us provide a fun time for the kids.

There was lots to do and plenty to eat!

As well as the usual art and craft activities, Marilyn from the Library read to the littlies and made the older kids squeal with

a flying snake in the parachute. The person it jumped at and touched was out.

The girls from Goodstart Learning, Julie and Chantelle, helped us keep the kids amused. Thanks to Chantelle for the face painting which kids always love. Thanks also to Stacey from Police Liaison for getting our new barbeque running and producing a sausage sizzle

for lunch.

The barbeque was recently purchased with a lot of help from Bunnings. Many thanks to Bunnings and Sharon for making it all

happen for us!

Stacey brought the ‘drunk goggles’ along again and kept adults and children amused trying to navigate an obstacle course. The kids

managed to keep their balance better than the adults especially after their first effort. Keep a look out in our bimonthly ‘Talkabout’

magazine for more of these and our other programs and events.

TO BUNNINGS FOR OUR

NEW BARBEQUE We would just like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Bunnings for the friendly assistance and big discount on a new barbeque as the old one was becoming unusable. This is essential for many of our community events. It was used for the first time at our Dads & Kids morning in the school holidays.

Many thanks to Bunnings and especially to Sharon!

Talkabout October / November 4

National Police Remembrance Day In July 1988, police commissioners of the Australasian and South Western Pacific Region discussed the concept of a national remembrance day. The date suggested was 29 September, which in the Christian calendar, is the date of the feast of Saint’s Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel. Importantly, Saint Michael, the Archangel, is the Patron Saint of Police as well as other professions. Since September 1989, Remembrance Day services have been held across the nation to allow police and community members remember colleagues who have given their lives in the course of their duty.

Last Friday, September 29 our local Police from Cardwell to Babinda marched down Rankin Street to the Catholic Church where the service took place at 10am. It was especially poignant for a number of our local officers who had lost friends and close colleagues during the past twelve months. It was a time to reflect upon what the "ultimate sacrifice" means especially to those individuals and families affected by the loss of a colleague.

Following the service a morning tea was held for members of the community and officers to join together as a sign of unity to commemorate the importance of the day.

Talkabout October / November 5

McHappy Day is on Saturday the 14th of October. McHappy day is the largest annual fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House Charities and has been running for over 25

years. Last year, thanks to your support, we raised over $3.95m to support families of seriously ill children.

Since 1981, Australia’s 16 Ronald McDonald Houses have provided more than 106,000

families a home away from home so that the families can stay together during their child’s treatment at a nearby hospital. Most families who stay at a Ronald McDonald house are from a regional area and would have nowhere to stay or would have to pay to stay at a

hotel whilst their child is in hospital. Ronald McDonald Houses provide accommodation to these families free of charge. The maintenance, upkeep etc. to the houses is largely

funded through charity.

The Townsville house is absolutely amazing. There is a mini golf course, playground for kids, entertainment room with playstations, pool table etc. An excellent library/quiet room

and the staff are always ready to help or talk if needed. Please show your support and get on down to McDonalds on Saturday 14th October.

Phil Pearce was first nominated to become a Justice of the Peace in the late 1960's, early 1970's and was awarded with a certificate of service for 40 years. Phil was nominated by the late Peter Francis Moore MP for Mourilyan, who was also a

maths teacher at the Innisfail High School. Apart from signing documents at various times Phil did not partake in very much JP work until he became the Welfare Officer for the Innisfail branch of the NSAA. Up until then Phil was only part time and as he

did not attend the refresher courses he was deemed to be a Commissioner for Declarations and the above picture shows Phil being presented with his certificate

signed by Yvette D'Ath MP on the 21 July 2017.

Picture above of Phil and Stephen Bennett Member for Burnett and the presentation.

Talkabout October / November 6

Schoolies Week is celebrated each year by

school leavers after the completion of their

final exams. The media often draws attention

to the negative aspects of Schoolies, but

there are potential dangers parents should be

aware of so they can prepare their children.

Schoolies Welfare Coordinator, Angela Driscoll:

“When it comes to things that parents can do where they feel more

comfortable about their young person going to Schoolies, obviously for the

young person there’s a lot of excitement and for parents there’s a bit of

anxiety. And that can be because they simply don’t know what their young

person’s experience is going to be or it could be things they’ve heard about

Schoolies. So getting factual information is really important.”

(Go to https://www.schoolies.qld.gov.au/information/parents-

guardians/resources-parents and watch the clip or read the complete

transcript)

So, when is Schoolies? The last day of exams in Queensland for high school

graduates is the 17th November 2017 and Schoolies begin the next day.

What can parents do now? Experts recommend parents should have hon-

est and open conversations with their children about the potential dangers

of Schoolies.

Queensland Police Service representative: “For many of your children

Schoolies will represent the first time that they will be living away from

home. With this comes various responsibilities and various risks as well. They

will be in an environment with a lot of alcohol and potentially drugs and

that can lead to a lot of volatile situations. Key messages to bring to your

children’s attention are the One punch can kill and Walk away, it’s just not

worth it. These are key strategies and should be promoted to be used early,

to look after their friends and get away from any situation that doesn’t look

comfortable.”

(Go to https://www.schoolies.qld.gov.au/information/parents-

guardians/resources-parents and watch the clip or read the complete

transcript)

Although the “Queensland Government does not promote participation in

Schoolies”, they do try “to enhance the safety and responsible behaviour of

school-leavers at Safer Schoolies locations”. As such their website offers

parents great tips and advice for preparing their children for Schoolies.

Parents and school leavers are encouraged to go to

https://www.schoolies.qld.gov.au/staying-safe and have conversations

around the topics in the Staying Safe drop-down box.

Resource: https://www.schoolies.qld.gov.au/

Talkabout October / November 7

SCHOOOL STUDYING TIPS FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS With the school year fast coming to an end it is often easy to find yourself distracted with social events,

especially if you are in your final year as the excitement builds towards Graduation, dresses and suits, friends and parties, and spreading your wings ready to take on the WORLD.

However, remember this is the time to continue to put in the effort, to remember that whilst goals and dreams may change the effort required to achieve any goal or dream remains the same.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

Dr Seuss Tips & Tricks for Students: 1. Good lighting: often overlooked as a ‘tip’ but good lighting can improve your productivity 2. Get enough sleep: especially the night before an exam 3. Start Early: start planning early, plan you studying time in advance; make use of school diaries or

calendars 4. Use a colour code to break down your topics, it will help you memorise information faster 5. Eat HEALTHY FOOD: it will fuel your brain. Foods like apples, walnuts, blueberries can improve your

ability to focus and retain information 6. Avoid distractions: turn off your phones and the TV when studying 7. Mind Maps: consider the use of mind maps to assist/improve your memory and prioritise information 8. Exercise: during extreme study times take regular breaks to exercise, it will make you feel energised and

refreshed 9. MUSIC: it you find it helpful to listen to music while studying, keep it low – remember if you are studying

in a populated area not everyone finds music and background noise helpful…so be considerate. 10. Treat yourself: after an exam go and socialise, go to the beach, read your favourite book, watch a good

movie or fav TV Show, before you start to study for your next assignment or exam.

Referenced from ICS Learn (International Correspondence School UK) Tips & Tricks for Parents: 1. When your teen is studying they need to stop every 40 minutes and have a five-minute break.

2. Encourage your teen not to leave exam preparation until the night before because it will be harder for them to remember the information.

3. Encourage your teen to understand that exam questions vary and so should the answers.

4. Remind your teen that tests measure what they have learnt and not their worth as a person.

5. If your child studies and assesses themselves positively before an exam, it should boost their self-confidence

Referenced from NSW Department Education

Talkabout October / November 8

EASY SLOW COOKER RECIPES POTATO BAKE

8 Potato large, peeled and thinly sliced

1 tsp Oil

1 Onion Thinly Sliced

3 Bacon diced

2 Garlic (clove) Minced

1 packet French Onion Soup Mix

1 and 1/2 cup Sour Cream

3/4 cup Milk

1/2 cup Cheese METHOD 1. Peel and slice potatoes and place in slow cooker. 2. 2. Dice bacon and onion, mince garlic and add to frypan with oil. Over

medium heat stir until just lightly brown. Place on top potatoes. 3. 3. Mix sour cream, milk and soup mix together and pour over bacon

topped potatoes. Top with grated cheese and cook on high for 4 hours.

4. If not quite browned you can pop under grill for 5 minutes on high (if

you have an oven grill) or place in oven for 5 minutes at 220 degrees

BALSAMIC PULLED ROAST BEEF

1.5kgs Beef Chuck Or Round Roast 1

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1 1/2 cups Beef Broth

2/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar

2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

2 tbsp Soy Sauce

2 tbsp Honey

1 1/2 tsp Chili Powder

3 tsp Minced Garlic

1 gram Salt And Black Pepper to taste

METHOD

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan heat the oil until it is hot but

not smoking. Do so slowly over a medium-high heat. 2. Generously season the outside of your roast with salt and

pepper, and then brown the roast on all sides using some tongs. You can choose not to do this, but browning the meat does improve the flavour markedly.

3. Move the roast into the slow cooker. In the pan, you’ll notice

some pieces left over. Put around 1/2 cup of the beef broth into the pan and scrape them all up, then pour this liquid into the slowcooker.

4. Add everything else into the slow cooker, and cook on high

for 4-6 hours, or low for 6-8 hours depending on the size of your roast.

5. Using a fork, shred the beef into pulled chunks, removing

the fat as you go. Serve with your favourite sides, or as pulled beef on a burger bun. The liquid in the slowcooker can be reserved for dipping.

SAVOURY QUICHE 4 Baker's Life White Sandwich Slice Bread Slices

1 tsp Unsalted Butter

250G1/4 cup Tasty Cheese

1kg Block grated

4 Lodge Farms Free Range Eggs

125 grams Cherry Tomatoes chopped

1/2 cup Zucchini (Grated)

1/2 cup Fresh Full Cream Milk METHOD 1. Line your Slow Cooker with either Aluminium Foil or Baking Paper. 2. Butter all the bread pieces and cut diagonally to make two large trian-

gles. Arrange the slices butter side down on the bottom of the slow cooker.

3. Spread the diced mushrooms, chopped cherry tomatoes and ham over the bread.

4. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. 5. Pour over the top of the fillings. 6. Top with cheese. Place a tea-towel over the top of the slow-cooker,

and place the lid on top. 7. Cook on HIGH for two hours. Enjoy while hot

CREAMY COCONUT RICE Litre Of Milk

Tin Of Condensed Milk (395 Grams)

1 cup Arborio Rice

400ml Coconut Flavoured Evaporated Milk METHOD Put the slow cooker on to low.

Add the evaporated milk, rice, condensed milk and 250ml of the milk. Put the lid on. Stir every half hour for the first two hours, then every fifteen minutes (it isn't like a normal slow cooker meal that you set and forget).

You need to stir it regularly and add more milk as the mixture thickens.

Once all the milk is added, the mixture is nice and thick and the rice is nice and creamy, turn off the heat.

Serve warm or cold .Takes about 4.5 hours.

SLOWCOOKER CHOCOLATE FUDGE PUDDING 1 cup Flour (Plain)

3/4 cup Brown Sugar firmly packed

2 tbsp Cocoa

2 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 tsp Salt

1/2 cup Milk

2 tbsp Oil (canola)

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Chocolate Fudge Sauce Ingredients

3/4 cup Brown Sugar firmly packed

2 tbsp Cocoa

3/4 cup Hot Water METHOD

1. Place first group of ingredients together in a bowl and stir well. 2. Add liquid ingredients, stir well and pour into the slow cooker In a

glass jug or bowl, mix together the 3. Chocolate Fudge Sauce Ingredients and carefully pour over the ingre-

dients in the slow cooker. 4. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until a metal

GOLDEN SYRUP PUDDING 1 1/2 cups Self Raising Flour (white)

3/4 cup Caster Sugar

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

90 grams Butter or margarine

3/4 cup Milk

1 tsp Vanilla Extract Self METHOD

In a microwave proof bowl, add the butter, caster sugar, milk and vanilla. Cook on high for two minutes or until the butter is melted through. Stir the mixture to combine.

Add the sifted flour and baking powder into the wet ingredients and stir gently to form a batter. Give your slow cooker a good spray of canola oil to prevent your pudding from sticking. Carefully pour the batter into the bottom of the slow cooker.

Gently pour over the golden syrup sauce. Place the lid on the des-sert and cook on high for two hours.

To make the Golden Syrup Sauce: In a small jug add the golden syrup sauce ingredients and pour over the boiling water. Stir until well combined.

Saucing Sauce

2 cups Boiling Water

3/4 cup Brown Sugar

4 tbsp Golden Syrup

1 tbsp Butter