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Issue 1 | July 2016
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Notes from
the Editor
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Locale Hub 4074.
This magazine hopes to be a voice for locals in the 4074
Community. Filled with local content, local people and local
businesses. We know how proud you are about living, working
and playing in 4074 and we plan to work really hard to
showcase all the is great
about 4074.
Locale Hub is here to
support and promote
local businesses. This
magazine and the
localehub4074.com
platform would not be
possible without the
support of our business
partners.
We are very proud to be
working with Remax Innovation as our Major Sponsor their
commitment to seeing the 4074 community thrive is
unwavering.
We are also very lucky to be working with our Key Sponsors –
Unique Finance and Property Solutions, ifeelgood24/7, Scissor
Image and Global Ceramics. These are all fantastic partners to
be working with, not only is their sponsorship the backbone of
this project, they also have contributed some great content to
this magazine
If you have any content you would like to include
in our magazine please head to www.localehub4074.com/share
magazine and fill in the form to send us your content.
Thank you for taking the time to read Locale Magazine. Please
support the businesses that are making Locale Hub possible.
Until next issue,
Keep Thinking Local!
Robyn
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MEET
LISA BAILLIE
How Long Have Your Lived In Your
Selected Postcode?
Where Is Your Favourite Place
To Eat?
I have lived here for approximately 25 years.
Too many to name - we are spoilt for choice!
What Do You Love Most About
Living Here?
The community of course! We have such a
generous, friendly and welcoming community that
is always ready to come to the aid of their
neighbours. This has been proved many times with
businesses and locals donating their time, money
and services to projects including renovating a
family's home, assisting house fire victims, pitching
in for working bees and many other projects. The
business community also responds very generously
by giving back to their community by sponsoring
many local events. We really do live in a wonderful
part of the Western suburbs.
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What Makes Your Postcode
So Special?
Close to the river (great walks), awesome schools,
plenty of shopping choices and just a short drive to
the CBD.
Who Or What Inspires You?
Witnessing the generosity, random acts of kindness
and helpfulness that is common in our community.
This inspires me to do the same and be able to
help others when and where I can.
When Are You Happiest?
When I am being creative. That can be in the form
of graphic design, photography or drawing. Three
hobbies that don't get enough of my time.

MEET
JAN LAING
AND
ALAN PETERS
FROM REMAX INNOVATION
Tell Us About Your and Your Family
Jan and Alan have both lived and worked in the
Centenary suburbs for 35 years. Having brought
their families up in the area and attended local
schools. They are long time members of the
community and their grandchildren now go to the
local schools. Both very family orientated and have
a deep love for the local community. Both Jan and
Alan are well known in the community with Alan
previously owning the news agency in the early
80's and both Jan and Alan have been selling
realestate and helping people for more than 23
years. Equally well known for their contribution to
their community by way of sponsoring local bowl
clubs and Primary School fetes.
How Long Have Your Lived In
Your Selected Postcode?
Since 1981
What Do You Love Most About
Living Here?
friendly neighbourhood. Proximity to the City and
other major shopping centres. ie Indooroopilly.
Jans son recently had his wedding at McLeod Golf
Club Middle Park.
Where Is Your Favourite Place
To Eat?
Pepper Lounge
What Makes Your Postcode
So Special?
The people that live there and great
community spirit.
Who Or What Inspires You?
People that overcome the odds with a great
attitude and love of life who may be facing difficult
situations i.e health or financial or family problems.
When Are You Happiest?
Community spirit, safe environment, very good
local shops, schools and parks, golf course, River,
Love to travel and love helping people.
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RECIPE
Sticky Chicken
Drumsticks
Intro
These tasty delights are
quick to prepare and
simple to make – an
easy weeknight
dinner that the
kids will love.
Ingredients
•12 chicken drumsticks
•1/3 cup tomato sauce (can use
BBQ sauce if you prefer)
•¼ cup soy sauce
•¼ cup honey
•1½ tablespoon sesame seeds
•Sweet Chilli sauce to serve
Method
1. In a large glass bowl combine tomato sauce, soy sauce and honey. Mix well to combine.
2. Add the chicken drumsticks and mix well until all drumsticks are well coated with marinade.
Cover with cling wrap and place in the refrigerator for an hour (you can do overnight).
3. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. (insert celscius symbol and remove the words).
4. Line a large baking tray with non-stick paper and place the chicken on the tray.
5. Cook the chicken for 40 minutes – turning once.
6. Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Return the chicken to the oven and cook for a further 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Serve with sweet chilli sauce.
Serves 4-6 depending on how hungry the kids are!

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The Cake
By Jessica Sellick
From Jindalee State School
Cherry Lavender Apple stared up at Miss Marmal
through her bright pink glasses. She ruffled her
hot pink dress, tapped her tiny feet and looked
around nervously. “Well?” said the solemn
teacher. “Where’s your homework?”. Cherry felt
her cheeks go pink and sweaty. She brushed her
sticky gold hair off her neck and squeaked back
“Forgot.” Miss Marmal gave her a sharp glare and
then nodded at her seat. Cherry sat down and
glanced up at the clock. Home time just couldn’t
come quick enough.
lay down on the lawn and closed her eyes. She was
quickly woken up by Mr Lavender. Mr Lavender had
recently married Miss Apple and so Cherry’s name
had changed from Cherry Apple to Cherry Lavender
Apple.
The next morning Cherry woke up to her mother
who was opening the curtains. “Happy Birthday
Cherry!” she said. Cherry’s eyes lit up. She ran into
the kitchen to find her Granny, Grandpa, Nanna and
Pop. Soon everyone was busy with their jobs.Mr
Lavender was on decorating duties, Miss Apple,
Nanna and Granny were cooking. Grandpa was
getting the games ready. Pop was planting some
new flowers to make the garden extra impressive.
At 9.52 all of the helpers were done. Everything
was perfect!
Finally the bell rang. Cherry ran out onto the
streets and at the end of Ship Lane she skipped
behind a forest of trees to find her home, a small
cream and blue cottage. She rushed onto the
verandah and through the door. After dinner with
her mother Miss Apple, Cherry ran outside. She
First Rosie arrived, then Angus and Sammy. Next
was Lucy, and last but not least was Jack. Cherry
opened the presents, then the party did some
games. Then it was time for the food. Finally it was
time for Cherry’s cake. She was so excited! Her
cake was a magnificent bunch of cherries with red
smarties on the edges. Miss Apple carried it
towards Cherry. “Mum watch out for the ste…” Too
late. The girl’s mother tripped right over. She got
quickly up to spot a cake splat all over the tiles.
Cherry felt tears roll into her eyes.But Miss Apple’s
smile wasn’t gone yet. Cherry felt funny. The adults
were giggling and Granny was gone. “SURPRISE!”
Granny came back with a cake exactly the same as
the one before.“Tricked you!” Mr Lavender laughed.
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Brought to you by
Young Writers 4074
The Dog Down the Road
By Rebecca Sellick
From Jindalee State School
Every day I walk home from school, and every day
Buster, the rottweiler from 1 Mooroa street turns
into a sugar-high wolf. But today is different. As I
puff up the mountain of a hill that I live on, Buster
just isn’t there. Call me paranoid, but after
completing/screwing up my homework, I sit out on
the porch, staring at his empty garden.
Ideas start to pop into my head. Where could he be?
I’m numb with cold but I don’t care, I will sit here,
staring into the dark for the rest of the night. All four
seconds of it. Because pretty soon I hear a familiar
call. “Dinner!” screeches Mum.
Even though the meal is my favourite, I can’t eat it.
My mind is off, slipping through the bars of Buster’s
fence, fingering with his empty chain and- “Bec? Are
you going to eat that?” Mum breaks my thought
bubble. Not for the first time either. “No,” I slide out
of my chair and wander back out the front door,
ignoring Mum’s funny look.
my face but stop. Someone or something is
breathing on my legs. Something stinky, loud and
massive. No. I raise my eyes to meet Buster’s.
Never have I seen him look so terrifying.
His eyes gleam in the moon light, bearing a
murderous look. His coat is bloodstained, his jaw
hangs open, dripping with rabid spit. Before I can
blink he lunges at my wrist, sinking fang like teeth
into my flesh. I close my eyes and scream.
When I open them, Buster is gone. In his place is
Mum. Her face is white with worry as she whips
out her phone, probably calling triple zero. “Darling,
what happened?” I look down at my wrist, oozing
with blood, “Buster bit me.” Mum shakes her head.
“Buster died yesterday, he wasn’t here.”
Pretty quickly the ambulance arrives. The
paramedics bandage my arm, saying I’m fine.
Mabey they’re right. I mean, everybody can see
ghost’s. Right?
My eyelids feel like someone is pulling my lids
closed, my mind can barely function. With a yawn, I
check my watch. 10:42. I’ve been sitting here for
five hours now. I’m so tired I could go to sleep right
here, on this cold bench…
“Huh?’ My head is resting, awkwardly, in my saliva
covered hands and my neck aches. Slowly I go to lift

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For most of us, the purchase of our
new home will be one of the biggest
investments we ever make – both
financially and emotionally. So
when it comes to buying a new home
a building inspection should be top
of the priority list.
You wouldn’t buy a new dress without trying
it on let alone buy a second hand car without
getting it checked by a mechanic and taking it
for a test run- so why should buying a home
be any different?
Investing in a new home is a big deal and it
is vital not to let the emotional attachment
overrun the practical side of things and this is
where a building inspection comes in.
A building inspection provides you with an
unbiased, expert assessment of the property
and flags any potential problems from rising

damp, dry rot, and pest infestations to
structural defects.
A building inspection provides you with
a detailed report on the condition and
state of the property and highlights any
problems, deficiencies or shortcomings,
hence giving you a clearer understanding of
the condition and value of the property. It
also prepares you for any potential costs or
problems that you may incur.
If your inspection comes back giving you
a green light then you are good to go and
can continue with the purchase knowing
that your new home is solid and that the
ceiling will not collapse whilst you are
sleeping or that the walls will not be eaten
by termites.
If the inspection comes back with a
few question marks and showcases
some minor issues then that gives you
information about what you are getting
yourself into and may be a bargaining
chip when it comes to negotiating the
final sale price.
Ok so what’s involved you ask?
A thorough building inspection means that
every area of your potential new property
gets a good once over – both inside and
out. Every area of the property should
be examined including the roof exterior,
internal roof space and any under floor
areas. Normally a proper inspection should
only take an hour or so but you should
be aware that there are different levels of
inspections all with varying prices. It’s up
to you how detailed a report you want
and you will be looking at anything from a
couple of hundred dollars for a basic report
whilst a more detail inspection might cost
you closer to the $500 mark or even more
depending on the property type and size.
Also keep in mind that it may take a few
working days to organise an inspector
so make sure if you are serious about
a potential property that you get an
inspection booked in as soon as you can to
avoid any unnecessary pressure. Getting a
proper building inspection ahead of times
allows you to make an informed decision
about the property and to know what you
are really buying!
What am I looking for in a building
inspector?
Firstly make sure that you are employing
a qualified inspector such as a licensed
builder, surveyor or architect. Ensure
that your inspector is properly insured –
especially for professional indemnity. It
is important to note that not all building
inspectors conduct pest inspections.
So make sure that you know what you
are getting ahead of time and that if
your chosen inspector does not do pet
inspections then make sure you organise
one separately. It is equally important to get
both!
Your building inspection report must comply
with the Australian Standard (AS 4349.1)
but reports can vary depending on the
technique used by the individual inspector.
Some use standard checklists whilst others
tailor the inspection for each individual
property. It is important that you know
what you are paying for before you get it.
Make sure that you ask questions and
request to see a template report prior to
engaging the services of the inspector so
that you know what you are getting for
your money.
It is also a good idea to do some research
and to shop around and get at least three
reports so you can decide which one best
suits your needs and to ensure that you are
getting the best value for your money.
For peace of mind and informed financial
decision-making – a detailed building
inspection might just be the best money
you ever spend!

A Lesson in
Taking it Slow
One in four Australian kids are overweight or obese. That’s 600,000
children aged from 5 to 17. A quarter of our kids.
Those stats still shock me every time
I write them or see them, despite
talking about this regularly. I’m not
telling you anything you haven’t
heard before but we just don’t
seem to be doing enough to turn
those stats around. What we are feeding our kids
is clearly a large part of this sad story. But it’s not
just what we feed them, but how and when we
feed them. We often talk on what to feed our kids,
but we also need to give some thought to eating
behaviours.
One of the behaviours clearly linked with eating
more is speed of eating. A recent study even
suggested that genetics may play a part in this! If
you come from a family of eaters who wolf down
dinner, it may not just be a learned response but
one that runs in your genetic blueprint. The trouble
is eating fast is not good for digestion and makes
it much ore likely that you will miss the cues to the
brain that tell us to stop eating. The minute food
hits the stomach chemical messengers travel in
the bloodstream to the brain and start to turn off
the appetite cues. Once enough is consumed these
messengers ‘tell’ the brain all is well, food has been
consumed and we feel satisfied with the meal. Bolt
your meal down quickly and there is no time for this
messaging and half an hour later you feel overfull
and uncomfortable. Yet what do we so often do
when we are feeding our kids?
In the playground I hear frequent reports that the
kids get only 10 minutes to eat their lunch before
they head off to play. Now of course it is crucial
that the kids run around during break times, but by
not allowing sufficient time to eat all that happens
is some kids don’t eat enough and others wolf
their lunch box down without any consciousness
as to how much they need to eat to feel satisfied.
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One of my sons frequently comes home with an
uneaten sandwich. He says he didn’t have time to
eat it when I question him. The result is he is then
so hungry he can’t wait until dinnertime to eat
… he snacks on something after school, stealing
something from the pantry if I don’t give him
enough, and then I struggle to get him to eat dinner
because he’s then not hungry. Does that cycle
sound familiar? I’m trying to enforce the importance
of eating his whole lunch so that he is not starving
after school, but unless the school reinforces this
I’m fighting a losing battle.
What about at the dinner table? How often have
you found yourself hurrying the kids because
dinner feels like another chore to get through in the
evening and you want it all over and done with? We
rush from one thing to the next and it may seem
overly indulgent to sit down and linger over dinner
when there are other things to be done. Or you are
just desperate to have it all over with so you can
finally sit down at the end of the day and watch
your favourite TV show. With my adult clients this is
one of the exercises I give them. They have to sit at
the table and take at least 20 minutes to eat their
evening meal. Yet we encourage our kids to rush.
What would happen if rather than just focusing on
what we give them, we also start teaching good eat
behaviours?
Mindful eating is my suggestion to get this
conversation started. You needn’t do this
at every meal. I, like most of you, am often
rushing through my day and don’t give
the evening meal with my kids the time it
deserves. But how about we all try to slow
down that part of the day? Teaching our kids
to be mindful about the way they eat. Talk to
your kids about the way food looks, smells
and tastes so they appreciate their food. Talk
to them about nutritional aspects of the food
so they start to learn how food impacts on
their bodies and minds. And encourage them
to eat slowly. That doesn’t mean distractedly,
or playing with their food as kids are prone to
do, especially if they are not all that hungry,
but to eat in a mindful way. This is where
sitting together as a family really helps as
nothing works better than role modeling when
it comes to learning behaviours. Maybe if we
can keep our kids in touch with their internal
cues to eat, and help them recognise when
they should stop eating, and combine this
with putting the right foods on their plates
this will go some way towards turning those
frightening statistics around. Food should be
an enjoyable, pleasurable and fun part of life,
not a race to the end of the day.
Dr Joanna McMillan
Registered Nutritionist and
Accredited Practising Dietitian.
For more information on
The Dr Joanna Plate go to
www.drjoanna.com.au, your trusted
nutrition and healthy lifestyle hub.
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While rates move up and down you should always consider the impact
they will have on your mortgage.
The rate of interest you'll pay on your
mortgage depends on a combination
of factors. This can include the Reserve
Bank of Australia's (RBA) cash rate, your
lender and the type of loan you have.
When working through your loan
options with your mortgage broker
there are a number of issues to keep in
mind to ensure you're getting the most
appropriate mortgage for your needs.
The type of loan
Different loan types tend to come with
different interest rates. So if your loan
has range of features, such as re-draw,
offsets or early repayment facilities,
you'll usually pay a little more interest.
Alternatively, while a basic loan
doesn't have all the bells and whistles
of other products the interest rate is
typically lower.
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The type of rate
Rates move up and down in line with
the current economic cycle. Borrowers
can choose to fix their home loan rate
- or 'lock in' a rate for a set period of
time.
If you're considering this opinion, it's
important to remember that a fixed
interest rate can be higher than the
current variable rate. However, if rates
are on the rise and you're concerned
they'll keep going up, fixing your rate
will ensure consistency in repayments
each month.
However, if rates go down you will still
be required to make loan repayments at
the fixed interest rate until the expiry of
the fixed-rate period. If you decide to
move from fixed-rate to variable rate

loan before the end of your fixed-rate
term, you may also be liable for break
costs.
Alternatively, a split loan can give
you the best of both a fixed-rate and
variable-rate loan. This means that if
rates rises, a proportion of your loan will
be protected - minimising the impact of
higher monthly repayments. If on the
other hand rates fall your fixed-rate will
remain higher and the variable part of
the loan will fall.
If your loan has a
range of features,
such as re-draw,
offsets or early
repayment facilities,
you'll usually pay
a little more in
interest.
Lessen The Impact of a Rate Rise
On a variable rate loan, should rates rise, there are a number of effective ways
to lessen the impact on your finances.
Factor in Possible Hikes
Leave room for a number of interest
rate rises when you assess your
borrowing capabilities. This is essential,
particularly as rates are likely to rise
at some stage during the life of
your loan. You may have to reduce
your mortgage amount of purchase
property that's at the lower end of
your price range as a result.
Interest-Only
If you have a loan and you're really
struggling to keep up with the rate
hikes, you can consider changing to
an interest-only loan. While not an
effective long-term strategy for owneroccupiers,
it might be an option while
you deal with the here and now..
Refinance
Your situation may have changed from
when you first took out your mortgage
- for example, you've now only got
one person in the household earning a
salary. Rates between lenders are also
changing dramatically as competition
amongst lenders increases.
Ask your broker what mortgages are
available that better suit your situation.
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WHAT’S ON
Abstract Oils – Wet on wet
Workshop with Kathy Sullivan
Inspired by the union of
sky, water and land this
workshop teaches you how
to blend wet on wet. All materials,
paints and brushes
are included in workshop. If
you choose to explore with
additional colours feel free to
bring them along.
Creativity at its best with
Kath Sullivan. Kathy will
help you explore abstract oil
painting with her years of
experience. Spaces fill quickly
so book today!
DATE: . Sunday 17th of July
2016 at 9am-12pm
PRICE: $130 (all materials)
COMPANY: Lilly-Lee Gallery and
Studios
Bubble Bird Workshop with
Michelle Trgovac
Learn how to paint these
magnificent bubbles and
whimsical birds using
acrylic paints. Paint your
way through your new
master piece with Michelle, a
talented teacher and artists.
She will work with you step
by step, stroke by stroke with
patience and understanding.
Any skill level can join! Book
fast as spots do go quickly!
DATE: . Sunday 17th of July
2016 at 1pm-5pm
PRICE: $130 (all materials)
COMPANY: Lilly-Lee Gallery and
Studios
POP UP OP SHOP
POP UP Op Shop at St
Catherine's Anglican Church
Macfarlane Street on
Saturday 2nd July, 8am to
midday. $20 per stall (can sell
all things pre loved) morning
tea on sale as well. To book
a space call Judy on 0419
785 039 - Funds raised go
towards families recovering
from Domestic Violence.
Growing Plants From Seed At
Mt Ommaney Library
Children will sow a variety
of seeds into take home
biodegradable pots to create
their own pot of microgreens
or a container of sprouts.
Plants will include vegetables,
flowers and other
favourite sprouting varieties.
Presented by horticulturalist
Claire Bickle.
WHEN: . June 25, 2016
TIME: . 11:00AM until 12:00PM
PRICE: $130 (all materials)
COST: Free to attend.
Who should attend: Ideal for
children aged 5-12 years and
their careers. Bookings essential.
Address: Mt. Ommaney Library
171 DandenongRoad , QLD
Mount Ommaney, Queensland
How to get there: You can
reach this venue using public
transport. To plan your journey,
please visit Translink.
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For many, the selling
of your home is an
emotional journey. You
may be selling to buy a bigger
home for your growing family
or downsizing as your family
has left the coop. Either way you
want the right price for your place
to make a positive move forward. To
get the right price you, need the right
agent and to help you do this we are
giving you some tips on how to pick
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the right one. For many, the selling of
your home is an emotional journey.
You may be selling to buy a bigger
home for your growing family or
downsizing as your family has left the
coop. Either way you want the right
price for your place to make a positive
move forward. To get the right price
you, need the right agent and to help
you do this we are giving you some
tips on how to pick the right one.

1. It’s not what you know it's who you know….
It is common knowledge in the business world that up to 80 percent of
business comes through word of mouth This should be your starting point
for finding the right agent to sell your home. Talk to as many people as you
can throughout your local community as well as family, friends and business
contacts whether they know of any good sales agents in your area and make
a detailed list of the ones with the most positive feedback.
2. Get online...
Once you have a possible list of potential agents get ready to research
them online. Realestate.com.au has agent links that can give you detailed
information as to their performance in the sales arena with up to date figures
on recent sales and whether they are the lead agent.
3. Get onsite…
When you have started to shortlist your agents, find local open inspection
sites that they are listing. Be observant on how they act with not only
prospective buyers but sellers as well. This will give you first hand information
on how focused they are on getting the seller the right price for their
property.
4. Get focused…
When you have that final shortlist of suitable agents contact them and sit
down and see what they have to say. A good agent will have a great local
knowledge of the area and also the current market values for properties near
you. It is imperative that they show and exhibit a consistent strategy to selling
homes and a good track record. Make sure that you feel comfortable with
the agent and that they listen to your needs...a good indication that they are
indeed working for you.
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To make this occasion
we will celebrtate at
our annual Fete on
Saturday 27th August
2016 celebrating the
sixties. Sisters Kassie
Woodhead and Shannon
Cridland are organising the
history for the day along
with their mother Margaret
Tupper. “This anniversary
is very special to us. Our
mum (Marg Tupper) was
enrolled at the school in
its first year, and we attended the school from 1987 - 1999 (when
our youngest sister graduated) and now our children have been
attending the school since 2010. This year we have 3 at Jindalee
(Grade 6 - Jade, Grade 3 - Corey and Prep - Chloe)” Kassie stated.
Marg and Shannon have worked at the school for many years too.
There is a Facebook page set up Jindalee State School – 50 years on to
connect past and present members of the community. Please join
the page and share your memories!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/949541508424466/

The school will be opened for 1
hour from 9.30am on Saturday
27th August for people to
be able to walk through the
school to have a look at how
far it has come and what has
changed. The Fete will open
at 11am where everyone can
come and enjoy a fun filled day
and we will have the hall set up
for memorabilia. The contents
of the Time Capsule will be on
display in the hall along with
photos and history of Jindalee
State School.
Commemorative items are
available for purchase now and
throughout the year, you are
able to collect these on the Fete
day. If you would like to order any
memorabilia please contact Kassie
Woodhead via email jindaleess50@
bigpond.com. Items available
for purchase are pens, handballs,
coffee mugs and USB’s with
lanyards. Please visit the Fete page
for updates about the day -
http://www.jssfete.com.au.
Jindalee State School are selling
pavers with your name engraved
on them for anyone wanting to
purchase a piece of history to lay
their name or a family member’s
name in the school grounds.
Please contact the main office on
3725 5777 for any information.
If you have any photos or
information you think the
school should have please email
jindaleess50@bigpond.com.

14 Practical Ways
to Instill Gratitude
in Our Children
By Anna Partridge
We are parenting our children in a totally
different era to the one we grew up in.
There is more "stuff" now than we ever had.
There is more luxury now than we ever saw.
There is more opportunity to experience life
and we are lucky enough to embrace it with
our kids. But at what cost? As children when we
were growing up, we just had gratitude because
our experiences, possessions and opportunities
were limited. So in a world of abundant
opportunity and access to "stuff," how do we
instill this sense of gratitude in our children?
The definition of gratitude is the quality
of being thankful and a readiness to show
appreciation for and to return kindness. It
is not just having good manners and saying
thank you, it runs deeper. It is a real intention of
acknowledging that what you have received is
treasured and appreciated.
The opposite of gratitude is entitlement and
it is constantly said that we are living through
the "age of entitlement," where our teenagers
and young adults expect everything handed to
them on a silver platter.
About Anna:
Anna Partridge is a certified Positive
Discipline Parent Educator, a school
teacher and a mother to three
highly spirited, beautiful children.
She loves nothing more than
helping parents raise resilient and
confident children, build strong and connected family
relationships and strive for calm, fun and happy families.
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Why do we even want to raise grateful kids?
According to gratitude expert, Robert Emmons
when things are going well, gratitude allows us
to celebrate and magnify the goodness. However,
when things are going badly, this is when gratitude
really kicks in.
"In the face of demoralization, gratitude has the
power to energize. In the face of brokenness,
gratitude has the power to heal. In the face of
despair, gratitude has the power to bring hope. In
other words, gratitude can help us cope with hard
times," said Robert Emmons.
Emmons's research shows that when children,
between the ages of 10 to 19, practice gratitude
they feel a greater life satisfaction, more positive
emotion, have higher levels of optimism and feel
better about life and school. More importantly, it
helps our children build resilience -- the skill most
needed to bounce back from adverse situations or
stress.
So how do we instill a sense of gratitude in our
children? Here are 14 practical ways....
1. Find the favorite part of the day. --- When
you are all together as a family, usually at the dinner
table at night, go around the table and ask, "What is

your favorite part of the day?" This allows your children
to look for the positives in their day, rather than the
negatives. As they get older, you can change this to,
"What are you grateful for?"
2. Keep a gratitude jar. -- At some stage each day,
have your children write down or draw what they are
grateful for. Put it in the jar each day and at the end of
the month or end of the year or in a particularly rocky
time, pull them out to read as a family.
3. Don't buy everything your children ask for.
-- Even is you can afford it, don't buy your children
what they ask for always. Get them to save their own
money or wait until a birthday. This teaches delayed
gratification and allows your child to be more grateful
for what they receive.
4. Embrace the "gratitude teachable moments."
-- These are the moments when you can remind your
child how they can be grateful (not why they should!).
It might be when you see a rainbow together or have
a spontaneous play date -- remind them to be grateful
for the moment they have shared and the beauty they
saw or enjoyment they had.
5. Be a role model for gratitude. -- Show your
own gratitude for what you receive and talk to your
children about it. Show that it is often more important
to give, rather than receive.
6. Make "thank you" a sincere word, not just a
learned word. -- From the age of 10 months, we can
teach our children to say 'ta' and get into the habit of
manners. However from the age of 3 or 4 onwards,
talk to your children about what 'thank you' actually
means and why they are saying it.
7. Show your kids how other people live. -- A
family who lives a comfortable life in the eastern
suburbs of Sydney takes their children on holidays
with the intention to show them how other people
live. When they went to India and Thailand they
visited orphanages and slums to see it firsthand.
However, you can show your kids closer to home. Visit
a homeless shelter or a school that is in a poorer area
or visit a rural or indigenous community. Meet the
families or children and then look for the teachable
moments.
8. Don't go overboard in giving presents. -- In
a world full of "stuff," it is easy to get to a birthday or
Christmas and overload our children with presents.
Our children don't need lots of presents to have a
special time on these days and they will often only
play with a few things and leave the other toys.
9. Open the card before the present. -- It is a
strict rule in our family that when you receive a
present, you always open the card first. Then it
becomes more about who is giving the present,
rather than what you are receiving.
10. Send a thank you card to a teacher or
coach. -- When the season ends or the school
year is over or just because, have your children
write a thank you note to their teacher or a coach
with reasons why they are grateful for what that
person has done for them.
11. Show love with "presence, not presents."
-- The commodity of "time" is the most precious
thing you can give your children. They don't need
lots of stuff and presents. If you go away, don't
come back with presents, come back with an hour
of cuddles or an hour of talking.
Graham Long, a pastor from the Wayside Chapel,
tells a great story of how he would always bring a
sweetie or small gift home from work each night
for his small son. This one night he had had a busy
day and forgot the gift. His son riffled through his
pockets and found nothing. His son had a huge
tantrum and all he had to offer was love.
12. Keep a gratitude journal together (or a
count your blessings journal). -- From the age
of about 10, you and your child or children could
keep a Gratitude Journal together. Each night,
write down 3 things you are grateful for from the
day and talk about it.
13. Encourage your kids to help out without
being asked. -- If you encourage your kids to see
something around the house and help out with it,
without being asked, this will become a habit to
cultivate in society when they are older.
14. Teach the difference between "necessity"
and a "luxury." -- This is the same as teaching
our children the difference between a "need" and
a "want." When you are next in the supermarket
with your children and they start asking for
different items to put in the trolley -- classify the
item as a 'need' or a 'want' and discuss how the
want will enhance their day.
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Floors come in a myriad of choices, but tile remains an attractive
choice among homeowners. Unlike hardwood floors, tile floors
are durable, waterproof, easy to install and available in an array
of styles. Most importantly, they don’t require as much maintenance as
carpets do. However, if you want your tile floors looking like new for
years, you should know how to clean them properly. Below are the best
ways to clean tile floors, whether they are ceramic, porcelain or stone.
Clean Your Tile Floors Regularly
It seems obvious by one key part of making your tiles floors last is cleaning them as
often as you can. Cleaning tile floors often or even daily may sound like a pain but, it’s
not as hard as you think. You just need to follow these simple steps.
1. Sweep your tile floors daily with a fluffy dust mop or vacuum to remove loose dust
and dirt. Remember, be careful if using a straw broom on your tiles as this can wear
away your grout, which can lead to holes in the grout.
2. Believe it or not, mopping the floor with warm water once a week will help your tiles
stay nice and shiny.
3. Wipe up spills, including water, immediately by using absorbent cloths. Remember
though for those dirtier spills like pet accidents or dropped raw meat, you have to
clean them with a cleanser or disinfectant. Since strong chemicals may dull your
tiles, try to only spray the area where spills occurred.
4. Put a doormat inside and outside doorways to eliminate tracking mud or water on
your tile floors.
If you find no matter how well you mop and how hot the water is that you still get
water streaks or spots on your tiles then a Ph neutral cleaner is needed. With all

the fabulous new colours and finishes
available for tiles these days streaks
on tiles is becoming a common
complaint. But with a good Ph neutral
cleaner this problem will be solved.
Apply Deep Cleaning
Solutions From Time to Time
Does your tile floor look nasty no matter
how often you mop? Try a stronger
cleaning solution. These different deepcleaning
solutions will remove greasy
residues and stains without damaging
your tiles.
1. Mop the floor with a mix of ½ cup white
vinegar and a 3 litrs of warm water.
The acidity in vinegar can work as a
natural grease-remover that makes
this approach especially useful for
kitchens. You can also use ½ cup of
plain rubbing alcohol as a substitute
for vinegar.
2. Mix fresh water and dish detergent
and mop it on the floor to remove hard
grease.
3. Spot-clean stains with a mixture of
half bi-carb powder and half warm
water. Spread the mixture onto a stain
by using a clean cloth and let it sit
on the tile for 5-10 minutes. Then,
scrub the area with a soft brush and
thoroughly rinse the tile with warm
water and a cloth. Repeat the process
until you remove the stain.
Please note that acids like vinegar
and some other cleaning products will
erode natural stone tiles. Therefore,
you should only use special pH neutral
cleaners to safely clean your stone
tile floors. Gentle dish soap, hydrogen
peroxide, cornstarch and baking soda,
for example, are good natural cleaning
options.
Don’t Forget Grout Cleaning
Never overlook the importance of tile
grout, as bright grout will make your tile
floors look great and new. Before you go
with commercial cleaners, try to clean
your grout with a mixture of baking soda
and water. The steps are simple:
1. Saturate the dirty grout with the paste.
2. Let the paste sit for a while or even
overnight, depending on how dirty your
grout is.
3. Scrub the grout with an old toothbrush.
4. Wash the paste out with warm water.
If your grout doesn’t look as bright as
you would like, you can use a non-toxic
cleaner like oxygen bleach. Add water to
the bleach powder based on the product’s
instructions and rub the solution on the
grout with the edge of a sponge. Repeat
as necessary. Finally, rinse the floor with
warm water to remove the residue.
Whether you decide to use baking soda
or oxygen bleach, after you are done
cleaning, you should apply a sealer to the
grout, keeping the dirt away in the future.
Like other areas of the home, the best
maintenance is always precautionary
rather than reactionary. If you follow
these steps and regularly clean your tile
floors, they will look as good as new for
years to come.
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