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AUST. DAY WHAT’S ON STARSIGNS TV GUIDE PUZZLES REAL ESTATE TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY
Lakes, Bay & Region January 23, 2021
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SUNDAY 24th JANUARY
81 Flinders Pde, North Lakes
EVERYONE WELCOME
Sunday Jan 24th
10.30am till 2.30pm
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WHAT’S ON THIS AUSTRALIA DAY
AUSTRALIA DAY IN REDCLIFFE Pull out your favourite Aussie flag Aussie pub games - win a XXXX esky Get your Aussie kit on and spend
4:00pm - 8:00pm pluggers and boardies and help us and lot's more giveaways and; Australia Day at your local!
S u t t o n B e a c h , M a r i n e Pa r a d e , celebrate Australia Day in the Beer d a n c e yo u r h e a r t a w ay t o t h e
Redcliffe Garden! seriously amazing Double Jack There’s prizes for best dressed! We
There will be live music from 2pm with covers duo! hope to see you sporting your true
the Tom Roberts Duo playing your blue get up!
favourite old school classic tunes AUSTRALIA DAY AT SANDSTONE
plus plenty of good times to be had by POINT 12pm - 12am From 11:30am get ready for YABBY
all. Sandstone Point Hotel, Bribie Island RACES and watch as the toads go
Enjoy craft beers, music and good Road, Sandstone Point head to head in the annual TOAD
times at Eatons Hill Hotel's Australia RACE! BYO toad to participate in all
Day event! the action.
Australia Day in Redcliffe is free to
attend and one the whole family can Cash prizes & giveaways plus
enjoy. AUSTRALIA DAY AT NORTH LAKES entertainment from 4pm. What a way
From beach activities to food trucks TAVERN - 10am - 10pm to celebrate this beauty of a country
a n d l i v e m u s i c , A u s t r a l i a D ay North Lakes Tavern, North Lakes we live in!
Redcliffe guarantees families a ripper Drive
of a time at the beach. Entry is FREE
Bring a picnic blanket and fold-up
chairs AUSSIE ARVO - FREE POOL PARTY
Live Music From 12 noon slip, slop and slap for a 7am - 2pm
Fireworks day out in the sun with plenty to do for Lawnton Aquatic Centre, Lawnton
Colourful fireworks display held over the whole family! BYO inflatables Pocket Road, Lawnton
the ocean at 8pm. under 1 metre wide or ride solo on our
Parking is available in Suttons Beach 50 METRE MEGA SLIP N SLIDE!
car park and surrounding streets
The day wouldn’t be complete without
Australia Day in Redcliffe is proudly presented by a barbie, get your taste buds around
Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT),
and supported by our strategic partner Moreton Come and celebrate Australia Day at an Aussie lamb BBQ or register for our
Bay Regional Council. North Lakes Tavern! Aussie theme f re e L A M I N G TO N E AT I N G
menu and drinks on offer. Have a COMPETITIONS on the day! You’ll be
AUSTRALIA DAY ON BRIBIE ISLAND chance at winning a Jumbuck BBQ flat out like a lizzard drinking in our
4:00pm - 8:00pm grill and smoker or try your luck at the Kangaroo Relays, go head to head and
Brennan Park, Bongaree QLD pick a flip flop competition! hop your way to win prizes! You
beauty!
AUSTRALIA DAY @ FOUR MILE
12pm - 12am There will be plenty of food stalls,
The Four Mile Creek Hotel, Gympie slides, big pools, live music and It's back for 2021! Celebrate Australia
Road, Strathpine entertainment. Come ‘ave a good day Day at Aussie Arvo!
out in true blue Aussie style!
It’s a free pool party for the
ENTRY IS FREE! community at the Lawnton Aquatic
Australia Day on Bribie Island is free Centre on Tuesday 26 January from
We will have a CovidSafe Management Plan in
to attend and one the whole family place and all attendees must abide by the rules. 2pm to 7pm.
can enjoy.
Bring a picnic blanket and fold-up Please stay home if you are unwell or experiencing E n j o y f r e e e n t e r t a i n m e n t ,
any cold or flu symptoms no matter how mild.
chairs, find the perfect spot and relax Please stay home if you have been in contact with competitions, games, rides plus a
as you watch the kids play in the water someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. poolside disco and fireworks for the
and sand. Please stay home if you have tested positive for whole family and so much more! The
COVID-19.
Live Music Please stay home if you have traveled overseas or pool kiosk will be serving up some
Fireworks - Grab your spot on the FREE pool, a sausage sizzle and all been in a declared COVID-19 hot spot in the past yummy snacks plus local community
beach early to catch the fireworks our Aussie specials in the Bistro! 14 days. groups will be selling sausage sizzle,
Attendees must practice social distancing at all
display at 8pm. times. popcorn and fairy floss for the bargain
AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY - 1pm - 8pm We encourage everyone to download the price of $1 each!
Australia Day in Bribie Island is proudly presented Narangba Valley Tavern, Golden CovidSafe app for better contact tracing.
by Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism
(MBRIT), and supported by our strategic partner Wattle Drive, Narangba Set up for the arvo and bring your
AUSTRALIA DAY AT BEACHMERE
Moreton Bay Regional Council. s p a re c h a n g e t o e n j oy a l l t h e
HOTEL - 11.30am - 8pm
entertainment and activities! This free
Beachmere Hotel, Beachmere Road,
community event is presented by the
A U S T R A L I A DAY I N T H E B E E R Beachmere
Lawnton Swim Club and made
GARDEN - 12pm - 12am
possible with the support of
Eatons Hill Hotel, South Pine Road,
Councillor's Mick Gillam Division 8,
Cath Tonks Division 9, Denise Sims
Division 7 and Belgravia Leisure.
Pre-registration is required to follow
COVID safe measures. Please keep up
Australia Day like no other...The to date via Facebook for information
"Aussie Day Party"! and links on how to pre-register:
Mud Crab Racing www.facebook.com/aussiearvo
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi!
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Nominations open for young people to join
Commonwealth Youth Council
Nominations are open for young leaders to such platform, which gives young leaders,
apply to stand for positions on the who best understand the challenges of their
Commonwealth Youth Council, the body peers, a seat at tables to influence decisions
which represents the Commonwealth's 1.4 affecting their lives and future.”
billion young people. The call for nominations was first announced council or a youth-led organisation.
The council, one of the world's most diverse last year, however, the entire process was After nominations and clearance, shortlisted
youth-led bodies, is seeking candidates for its suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. candidates will campaign online from 29
nine executive positions to serve from 2021 to All interested candidates, including those who March 2021 to 5 May 2021. The elections will
2023. applied last year, must resubmit their take place online on 7 and 8 May 2021, while
The elected candidates will develop and run nominations. the results will be announced on 10 May 2021.
the council, organise workshops and advisory Commonwealth citizens, aged 15-27, can Set up in 2013, the Commonwealth Youth
panels, give recommendations for youth apply for the following positions from 15 Council aims to advance the youth
development, and attend high-level, policy- January 2021 until 21 February 2021: development agenda across the 54 member
shaping forums across the world. 1.Chairperson (open only to applicants from c o u n t r i e s a n d b o o s t yo u n g p e o p l e's
Speaking ahead of the announcement, the Pacific region, as per the rotation policy) participation at all levels of decision-making.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia 2.Vice-Chairperson – Inclusion and
Scotland said: Engagement
“At a time of unprecedented crises rooted in 3.Vice-Chairperson – Partnerships and
disease, discrimination and disaster, young Resources
people are at a greater risk of challenges such 4.Vice-Chairperson – Policy and Advocacy
as poverty, unemployment and learning 5.Regional Representative – Africa and
losses than other age groups. However, they Europe
remain positive, engaged and vocal on the 6.Regional Representative – Asia Regional
challenges and opportunities. 7.Representative – Caribbean and Americas
“Now more than ever, we must harness their 8.Regional Representative – Pacific
exceptional vitality, impressive talent and 9.Representative Special Interest Groups (any Apply now to join the Commonwealth Youth
unique perspective in our recovery and region) Council:
rebuilding efforts. Candidates must have at least three years of https://www.mi-nomination.com/cyc
“The Commonwealth Youth Council is one experience working with a national youth
Make your pool sparkle
- In store advance water testing
- Pool chemicals
- Equipment
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Unit 2/100 Flinders Parade, North Lakes
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RECORD LAND SALES AS NORTH
HARBOUR CELEBRATES STELLAR YEAR
The rapidly growing community of North bonanza for local trade contractors. was anticipating the pace of development
Harbour celebrated a stellar fifth year in 2020 throughout the entire Nor th Harbour
with record land sales among a raft of major “2020 was been a milestone year for North community to escalate even further.
milestones. Harbour in every way – alongside the State
Government’s announcement regarding the A joint project between North Harbour
Buyers snapped up more than 250 home sites PDA, we’ve come a long way in a very short Holdings and Trask Land Corporation, the
in a breakthrough 12 months, adding to the space of time,” said Mr Finney. North Harbour Marina precinct will provide
recent momentum created by a State 2000 new dwellings across a diverse range of
Government commitment to declare the “In all, we have created an extra $5 million housing options, including waterfront
North Harbour Marina Precinct a Priority worth of work in civil construction and residential lots, units, terrace homes and
Development Area (PDA). earthworks in the past six months alone. The traditional detached dwelling sites, alongside
community is a hive of activity everywhere recreational space featuring 12km of frontage
A new video just released by North Harbour you look.” to the Caboolture River.
brings the $2.74 billion precinct to life,
showcasing plans for a 400-berth marina, The precinct is expected to inject a massive
waterfront boardwalk, an array of restaurants $761 million a year into the Moreton Bay
and scenic river activities. A 319-hectare region – delivering more than 6,550 ongoing
riverside recreational precinct – the largest of jobs.
its kind in southeast Queensland – will also be
created. North Harbour residents Fergus and Rachel
Walker – who were among the first to move
North Harbour Project Director Bryan Finney into the community more than three years ago
said he was delighted with the astounding – are eagerly awaiting the new precinct.
Rachel Walker was among the first residents to move
progress in the past 12 months, including the into North Harbour
delivery of an additional three stages of With their home located within walking
development beyond demand anticipated at Mr Finney said that once the PDA for the distance of the game-changing development,
the start of the 2020, leading to a jobs marina precinct was officially declared, he they are expecting the shopping, dining and
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Artist impression of the marina precinct
“Like many of our fellow residents, we can’t I n 2 0 1 8 , N o r t h H a r b o u r w a s n a m e d affordable, innovative housing.
wait for the marina to be built,” said Ms Queensland’s best residential subdivision in House-and-land packages at North Harbour
Walker. the prestigious Urban Development Institute currently start at under $400,000 for a three-
of Australia (UDIA) Qld Awards for bedroom, two-bathroom terrace home.
While the precinct will become the new social Excellence.
hub of the community, the Walkers hope it will To find out more and follow the story of North
also increase the value of their property. By 2035, North Harbour will be a world-class H a r b o u r M a r i n a , g o
destination for recreation and tourism, www.northharbourmarina.com.au or email
“Having such outstanding facilities virtually sensitively integrated with regional open info@northharbourmarina.com.au. You can
on the doorstep can only be of major benefit to space, jobs, business and marine industries, also follow us on Facebook at
all the surrounding homes,” said Ms Walker. all set amid modern community living and www.facebook.com/northharbourmarina.
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COLES GRAZE LAMB BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, WITH
BIGGER RANGE TO SUPPORT AUSSIE PRODUCERS
More premium cuts of 100% grass-fed “Grass-fed meat is sought after by chefs for
Tasmanian lamb at Coles as customer its trusted premium quality, natural taste and
demand hits annual peak high Omega-3 content, and we were delighted
to be the first retailer to offer grass-fed lamb
Australians who love lamb are in for a treat, for our customers to enjoy at home. We are
with Coles bringing back its popular GRAZE excited to be adding new products to the
Lamb range for summer adding new cuts to range and we are only able to achieve this
the menu including grass-fed lamb fillets, great quality product thanks to our fantastic
backstraps, marinated shoulder, Frenched Tasmanian producers.”
shanks and extra trim cutlets. The introduction of GRAZE lamb created a
The grass-fed lamb range is sourced from new market for 65 dedicated Tasmanian
Tasmanian lamb producers with pristine producers, with Coles supporting the local
growing conditions and high animal welfare Tasmanian industry by increasing the number
standards. of lambs expected to be purchased from
Coles was the first Australian supermarket to around 100,000 in 2020, to180,000 in its Background on the Coles GRAZE program:
offer a lamb range which comes entirely from second year. · The Coles GRAZE program was
lamb that graze freely on lush green Third-generation farmers Lauchie and Sarah developed in 2014 in consultation with the
Tasmanian grass for a leaner, natural-tasting Cole are owners of 1,000 hectare intensive, Cattle Council and is based on the principles
and premium quality product. mixed property in the Northern Midlands of contained in the Pasturefed Cattle Assurance
With barbecues firing up for summer Tasmania and say it's the perfect place to System (PCAS).
celebrations, January is the most popular produce quality grass-fed lamb. · Under the Coles GRAZE program,
month of the year for customers to enjoy “We pride ourselves on producing a premium farmers are required to meet high standards in
lamb, with chops a favourite. This week, Coles product in all aspects of our business. animal husbandry and pasture management
standards which are independently assessed
by industry auditor AUS-MEAT.
· Unique to the industry, the GRAZE
program also specifies cattle and lamb are
never fed grain to supplement their diet.
Farmers can feed grain to animals if grass is
unavailable, however it will then be sold as
conventionally farmed product.
· Under the Coles Tasmanian GRAZE
Lamb Production and Claim Requirements:
o Animals are born in Tasmania and
are traceable back to birth
o Have had access to graze open
pasture their entire lives
o Have been fed as per the eligible and
banned feeds lists
o Have not been confined for the
purpose of intensive feeding for production
o Have not been treated at any time
with antibiotics.
Price of Coles GRAZE brand Lamb range:
GRAZE LAMB MINCE 500 GRAM
$ 9.00 pk
When given the opportunity to participate in GRAZE LAMB SHOULDER ROAST BONELESS
will sell more lamb than at any other time of $ 29.00/kg
year with sales of lamb chops increasing by the Coles GRAZE Tasmanian lamb program
GRAZE LAMB LEG ROAST BONELESS
20% compared to December 2020. we were 100% committed. The program $ 29.00/kg
The new cuts arriving in store from today add provides us surety to supply and the ability to GRAZE LAMB LEG ROAST HALF
to the popular range launched last year lock in price and quantities allowing us to $ 16.00/kg
manage commodity price risk and of course GRAZE LAMB LEG BUTTERFLIED
including mince, roasts and loin chops which $ 25.00/kg
were awarded Product of the Year for 2021. the opportunity to support a Tasmanian
GRAZE LAMB FOREQUARTER CHOPS
Coles General Manager for Meat Charlotte branded program, influencing consumers to
$ 18.00/kg
Gilber t said GRAZE Lamb is offering choose a sustainable grass-fed product,” GRAZE LAMB LOIN CHOPS
customers a high quality, grass-fed option they said. $ 28.00/kg
and the range has helped reinvigorate Coles' “Tasmania produces high quality, consistent GRAZE LAMB EXTRA TRIM CUTLETS
produce with lamb being no exception. To see $ 50.00/kg
lamb offer. GRAZE LAMB BACKSTRAPS
“We sell over 20 million kilograms of lamb our lamb flourish in such a pristine
$ 45.00/kg
each year, so we know our customers already environment prior to processing provides the
GRAZE LAMB FILLET
love lamb. The GRAZE range is truly Coles GRAZE Brand confidence in our promise $ 47.00/kg
something special for those who are looking and charter to supply what consumers are GRAZE LAMB SHOULDER MARINATED
to serve up a great value premium product to s e a r c h i n g f o r. ” $ 30.00/kg
GRAZE LAMB FRENCHED SHANKS
their friends and family,” she said. $ 18.00/kg
Year of the Ox celebrated with new stamp issue
Australia Post has released a new designed stamps will encourage wealth. The Ox is relaxing in a rice golden coins for good luck.
set of stamps to celebrate the people to continue the great paddy with water lilies in between
upcoming Lunar New Year and tradition of gift-giving at this his legs. Subtle coin patterns
welcome the Year of the Ox, which time”. decorate the body of the Ox.
begins on 12 February.
Designed by Chrissy Lau, an $2.20 Ox
Lunar New Year, also called the award-winning illustrator based
Spring Festival in China, is the in Sydney, the stamps feature the
most important of the traditional traditional lucky colours of gold
festivals celebrated by Asian and red and were inspired by
cultures throughout the world and ornaments and flowers that are
is considered a time to complete said to invite wealth and good
unfinished business and settle fortune.
debts to begin the New Year with a
clean slate. $1.10 Ox The stamps and associated
products are on sale now at
Australia Post General Manager participating Post Offices, via mail
Philatelic Michael Zsolt said he order on 1800 331 794, and online
hoped this year’s stamps would while stocks last.
help connect people who may not In this design, the Ox has a cloud
be able to celebrate together this pattern on his body, representing Additional products associated
year. good fortune and auspiciousness. with this stamp issue include a
Inspired by Feng Shui ornaments, minisheet, stamp pack and a
“Lunar New Year is traditionally a the Ox carries three gold ingots zodiac sheet depicting all 12
time for relatives and friends to and a longevity knot decoration. zodiac signs - a total of 15
come together to exchange gifts separate designs.
and take part in big celebrations,” $3.30 Ox
he said. In this design, the Ox is depicted F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t
In this design, the Ox is holding a with chrysanthemum flowers, auspost.com.au/stamps or
“Given the present unpredictable Chinese coin in his mouth similar symbolising joy, happiness and australiapostcollectables.com.au
nature of gatherings and travel, to Feng Shui frog ornaments used longevity, and a necklace of
w e h o p e t h e s e b e a u t i f u l l y in Chinese culture to attract
Image, Centre for Ocular Research and Education
with information by Helen Carter
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CONVERSATIONS WITH LEONIE
Hi Leonie, therapist displaying empathy and congruence your personality and need type. Remember that
and some therapists believe that by doing this the no therapist can promise outcomes or do the
I’m 47 and work in telecommunications. I am one client will come to their own solutions by hearing work for you but you are paying for a service and
of two brothers and my father died of heart themselves talk out loud and your therapist may the therapist should be able help you towards
disease at the age of 53. I have been diagnosed be using this or similar approaches. Some good outcomes: and if not refer you elsewhere.
with anxiety driven chronic worrying and have therapists think this kind of therapy is great but There are a couple of things I would encourage
been seeing a psychologist as part of my mental I’m not a big fan. I mainly use talking therapy to you to think about. Do you feel an obligation to
health management for almost a year. I worry gain an understanding of the issues at play for the stick with the therapist that your doctor has
constantly that I will take after my father and that I rst or maybe second session. Having said that, I recommended through some misplaced sense of
may only have less than six years to live. I also do feel talking does help to a degree as it gets the loyalty to him/her? Do you fear confrontation or
worry that my mother will pass away if I go problem and possibly the core roots of issues to worry about changing horses so late in the race?
overseas so I don’t travel or anything. I have been the surface. I believe that clients need real tools, In the same way as we may need to shop around
doing this for years and I could have travelled all strong home work tasks and strategies to gain for a doctor that we are comfortable and
over the world by now. I know that this is irrational control over their problems. You describe many con dent with, we may need to treat our mental
because she has always been very good health thinking patterns that chronic suffers of worry health in exactly the same way because you are
wise has lots of energy and looks after herself. experience such as fear of death or dying for the client and it’s your money. I feel that it is
When I see my psychologist, I seem to just talk either themselves or their loved ones, fear of absolutely vital that you have a good rapport and
endlessly about what I am going through and this disease or illness onset – I have found the most working relationship with your therapist.
helps to some extent for a day or so after each common to be fear of Multiple Sclerosis , Cancer Regardless of your decision to continue with your
session but I can’t say that there has been any real and heart disease – and a fear of what may current plan or not, I would encourage you to get
improvement. I am feeling like I am paying off my happen in the future ( futurising and a referral from your GP to a cardiologist for a full
mental health like a car loan –: a couple of catastrophising) and fear of abandonment. assessment of your cardiac and circulatory
hundred a month after rebates –: and I struggle to Believe me there are plenty more and this functions. Remember that knowledge is power so
do this. I worry about this layout of money condition is not as uncommon as you may think. if you get a clean bill of health you can then carry
because I don’t reckon I am really getting any The good news is that there are plenty of tools and on with sensible eating, exercise and self care
better. Does talking in therapy really work and strategies to cope with this kind of anxiety such as including not smoking and having regular
could it be that I am getting better so slowly that I CBT, challenging faulty thinking, thought checkups and if they do nd some precursors of a
can’t really see it? stopping, cognitive rehearsal, learning about the condition you get on with having these
thinking and feeling connection, learning how to addressed and then possibly achieve prevention.
Phillip/Freshwater accept uncertainty in life, and learning to problem I will close by reminding you that your father is
solve just to name a few. only one half of your inherited DNA blueprint and
Hi Phillip, To ght this kind of demon, you have to nd a you have said that you mother is in great shape. So
therapist who knows the beast and is experienced practice good living and nutrition and you may
There are therapists who just use Talking Therapy in how to slay it so I feel that you are right to have just as much chance as living a long and
where clients just talk to the therapist with the question if you are: 1: getting the right treatment energetic life just like your mother.
for you and 2: seeing the right therapist to meet ‘till next week. Leonie
About Leonie
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Eczema charity fills educational gap as
at-risk children suffer in school yard
A grassroots charity is offering every really hard to see your child go through," she of Health.
Australian teacher and parent access to a free said. Registered Nurse and Eczema Support
Eczema School Kit as part of a passionate "I think having eczema has made Lily more Australia Medical Liaison Anne Meehan said:
campaign to help children battling the self-conscious as a person. She's probably "Children with moderate to severe eczema
devastating skin condition. not quite as confident as she would have been may experience recurrent flares, infections,
With one in five children suffering from not having had eczema. constant itch, daily treatments and hospital
eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), "She's always got to be aware of the weather admissions.
Eczema Support Australia has challenged and so many different factors and always "Sleepless nights and physical pain are also
schools to better support students living with having to put creams on and you don't realise common."
the extremely itchy and painful condition, just how much it can affect every aspect of
which is often misunderstood and has a huge your life. Educators and parents/carers can download
impact on quality of life. “I would describe eczema as debilitating and the free kit from
The campaign has resulted in the creation of exhausting and it's just sad to see her suffer.” www.eczemasupport.org.au/school-kit, with
innovative school kits for educators and hard copies available upon request.
parents/carers, with expert advice and
strategies designed to help identify potential Eczema Support
eczema triggers in the learning environment Australia will
and simple solutions to prevent and/or care host a free Zoom
for a child's outbreak. presentation and
Eczema Support Australia Managing Director Q&A at 7pm (AEST)
Melanie Funk said support for children with
on Tuesday, 16 Feb,
eczema in the Australian school system was
with members to
minimal despite the negative toll it had on
demonstrate how to
both sufferers and their loved ones.
use to use the
"School-age children with eczema often
experience physical, emotional and Eczema School Kit
educational struggles, which jeopardises & answer participant
their long-term well-being," said Ms Funk, questions.
whose twin sons have battled chronic
eczema since birth.
"The condition can lead to low confidence,
absenteeism from school and isolation, while
younger children in early learning are also at
risk of adverse health and well-being when
their needs are not met.
"Research shows eczema has a significant
negative impact on education, social life and
the family, with 20 per cent of children with the Lily added: "I kind of feel that I'm different
condition bullied and many denied basic because not many people in my class have To register, visit
healthcare and emotional support at school." eczema."
Eczema Support Australia member Emily The Eczema School Kit has been developed in www.zoom.us/meeting/register/t
Hrudicka said she had at times struggled consultation with and endorsed by The J0sceispzkvG9R110b51pln4o0V
watching her 10- year-old daughter's Australasian College of Dermatologists and k z j Z N i m n o r, f o r m o r e
educational journey. gained the support of Eczema Support
"Over the years Lily has suffered a little bit Australia's international colleagues. i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l
with bullying and other children being a little The rollout of the kit has been financially contact@eczemasupport.org.au
bit nasty to her because of her skin so that's backed by the Commonwealth - Department
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1. Abacus unit
5. Completely unfamiliar
10. Smog
14. Wheel rod
15. Russian furbearer
16. Desktop image
17. Gas-saving car option
19. Watch carefully
20. Good Feelings, for one
21. Eggheady sort
22. Talks back to
24. Cupid companion
26. Hold out
27. Gathered together
28. Ship or plane partition
32. Chasm
35. One and only
36. ''Bells Are Ringing'' heroine
37. Barnstorming feat
38. Scottish cattle breed
39. Short parody
40. Three gift bearers
41. Cartoon Bunny
42. Sew loosely
43. Waits in readiness
45. Rocket trajectory
46. Passing comments?
47. Dapper
51. Stun with noise
54. New Mexico home of Kit
Carson
56. Soft murmur
57. Fuzzy red monster
58. Spot for rings 65. Continue without a break
61. Jetty 66. Nimble
62. Pandora's escapees Down
63. Twofold 1. Headquartered 18. Pants parts 42. Higher-ups
64. Window insert 2. Theater walk-on 23. Drill 44. Gray-hair banisher
3. Crook's cover 25. Musical that 45. Spark
SOLUTION TO PUZZLE #36 4. Yr. ender debuted in 1878 48. Become frosty
5. State 26. Corkers 49. Water-penetrating
6. Garland co-star 28. Soft and device
7. ''The same'' in waterlogged 50. In a heated
footnotes 29. Big game manner
8. 2003 Christmas film 30. Landed 51. ''Edward
9. Retailer's concern 31. Time line inclusion Scissorhands'' star
10. Calls it a day, really 32. Help for the poor 52. Literary pen name
11. Court winners 33. It's not to be 53. Word said with
12. Sector missed closed eyes, often
13. ''... in the two ___ 34. Meditative exercise 54. Alg. follower
of the mercy seat'' (Ex. 35. Rebuffs 55. Scopes trial org.
25:18) 38. Report card 59. ''___ Got Sixpence''
notation 60. WR's scores
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