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Cairns’ leading men in the medical and health
industry and highlight our ever-growing
aviation industry as the Cairns Airport
showcases its exciting changes and growth.
We are also proud to profile some of Cairns’
inspiring educators in addition to all our
popular regular personalities, who we are
privileged to have as contributors. This
month we are also excited to introduce two
additional contributors who will help you
improve your life - Scott Burness from Yellow
Brick Road Cairns, who will share his wealthmanagement
tips, and Deb Johnstone from
Transformational Pathways Australia, who
will be guiding us on developing strategies to
transform our lives. Both Scott and Deb are
inspiring leaders in their field, and we know
you’ll love their advice, just as we know you’ll
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COVERSTORY
Dr Mousa
Resistance is futile – how the war on weight is won
Soaring overweight and obesity rates
in Australia now exceed 60 per cent of
adults and over 25 per cent of children.
The war against weight has never been
more critical as mediocre quality foods,
convenience eating and portion control
along with reduced activity levels mean
new generations face a seemingly
insurmountable challenge.
Desperate for quick fixes, billions of
dollars a year are spent on crash diets,
supplements, shakes and the most
vulnerable and self-esteem trodden
members of society will go to any length
– including irreversible, sometimes risky
surgery – to fight fat.
But what if we’ve been punching at
shadows? What if the real enemy of
long-term, sustainable weight loss isn’t
based solely in will power, calorie control
and exercise, but in science?
This scientific journey has been the
lifetime commitment of Cairns-based
Colorectal, Laparoscopic, Melanoma,
Breast and General Surgeon Dr Gamal
Mousa who is closer to this story than
you might expect. Having battled
obesity since his teenage years, he is
now 51kg lighter and 48cm smaller
around his waist (mostly achieved within
a period of approximately 14 months)
and has maintained this loss without fad
diets, supplements or surgery.
In prior attempts to lose weight Dr
Mousa wrestled with the ‘plateau’
phenomenon – he was able to lose
weight in the short term, but it would
level out and find its way back.
He recognised the error of ‘calorie
counting’ alone which he described as a
cruel hoax. If sustainable loss were solely
about energy deficiency most obese
people would be able to mathematically
chew their way to skinny provided
they consumed less calories than they
burned. It doesn’t work that way long
term. While this is a part of the solution
the cause of the ‘plateau’ and why
the body fights to regain its previous
highpoint must be tackled.
The solution is our biology. Instead of
seeing the body as a furnace with excess
fuel to burn, focus on the hormones
that regulate the energy storage and
usage – the thermostat. As the body
acquires energy through high-calorie
foods, overeating and excessive portion
sizes the thermostat recalibrates to a
new ‘norm’ to process and store excess
creating hormonal resistance. This is
part of our caveman DNA to ensure we
survive by storing energy in the absence
of the next meal.
Imagine an air-conditioner thermostat is
set to a warm temperature (25 degrees). A
window is opened, and cooler air enters
(15 degrees). The pre-set temperature
of the thermostat (similar to hormonal
resistance) will work against the drop-in
temperature to bring it back to the preset
point of 25 degrees.
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COVERSTORY
“I couldn’t
feel any
better
now”
DR GAMAL MOUSA
March 2018

COVERSTORY
continued...
In the body, any attempt to deprive it of this
stored energy (often fat) sends the thermostat
haywire. Dieting, calorie restriction and
exercise burns fuel in the furnace, but the
thermostat works voraciously to return the
body back to its previous ‘norm’ and with
interest for fear that the body will be deprived
again.
Attacking the hormonal resistance and
recalibrating the thermostat to a level that his
body has not enjoyed since his teenage years
has been Dr Mousa’s focus and the excess
weight? It has gone.
In this process the ATOM (Autonomous
Targeted Obesity Management) program was
developed by him and applied to himself as
the first guinea pig in January 2016 to regulate
the thermostat and while the weight has
disappeared there has been an inspirational
and unexpected by-product. The high blood
pressure, diabetes, back problems and cardiac
issues that plagued his adult years have selfcorrected.
Now there is almost no clinical
proof of their existence other than a 10-inch
scar on his chest from a triple bypass suffered
at the depths of his obesity battle. When asked
how this makes him feel, he said: “I couldn’t
feel any better now”.
So, is ATOM the magic solution? Could
it make chronic obesity the ‘Polio’ of our
generation and eradicate it? Dr Mousa is
certain that no one solution is the panacea.
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My weight was an ongoing struggle

COVERSTORY
“We were all focussed on the contributing
factors such as various diet types, lack of
exercise, calorie counting and overeating,
but until we addressed the causative factors
(hormonal resistance), we were never going
to win,” he said. “ATOM tackles this head on
addressing what and how much to eat but,
equally important, when to eat.”
Will the ATOM program replace his extensive
Surgical and Endoscopic services established
in Cairns over the last 22 years including his
diagnostic and therapeutic Upper Endoscopy,
Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy and
Double Balloon Enteroscopy – he is adamant
“absolutely not”.
ATOM adds another string to an extensive
bow of life-improving services.
Due to the program’s personalised nature he
sees it as an imperative part of solving a much
bigger social problem. Of all the scientific
developments that he has seen in 40-plus years
of professional practice, this has been one that
has touched him directly. It has bought him
another lifetime to continue the surgical work
that has been his life and more time with his
grandson.
December 2015
Just before my ATOM program started
A privilege not lost on him.
If you struggle with your weight or obesity, it
is important to consult your GP. Access to the
ATOM program is only available by referral
from your doctor.
DR GAMAL MOUSA M.B.B.CH., L.R.C.P.,
M.R.C.S. F.R.A.C.S.
SPECIALIST CONSULTANT SURGEON AND
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPIST
UNIT 6, LEVEL 1 195 ABBOTT ST. CAIRNS
PH: 07 4031 0977
EMAIL:DRGMOUSA@BIGPOND.COM
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Men in
Health
CityLife 10
Magazine

Cairns Urology
DR NEIL
GORDON
Experience matters
Words by Janie Barton | Photo by Catherine Coombs
Dr. Neil Gordon of Cairns Urology has been at the forefront of
prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment in Cairns for more than
two decades. He is a firm believer in ensuring his patients get the
best treatment quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.
He takes pride in making sure his patients have any surgical
procedures completed without a long waiting period and helps
to ensure they recover quickly. When patients book at Cairns
Urology, they also know they will see a specialist right away and
take comfort in the fact that the same specialist will be the one
who treats them.
Dr. Gordon has completed
more than 1000 prostate
day surgeries as well as
over 1500 kidney stone
day surgeries.
“People get to go home the same day as the surgery,” said Dr.
Gordon who opened his practice in 1997. “It’s well known that
people tend to get better faster in their own homes.” As well as
that, day surgery saves the patient overnight hospital expenses.
Cairns Urology is the only urology practice in Queensland to carry
out Cryotherapy treatment for prostate cancer in day surgery and
only the second one to perform this procedure in Australia.
“Cryotherapy treats localised prostate cancer and it’s about an
hour and a half day surgery,” he said. “Of all the patients we’ve
done so far, no one has ever become incontinent and no men
with focal treatment have had changes to their erectile capacity.
Patients also have little or no downtime after surgery.”
The practice also leads the field in the management and treatment
of kidney stones. Dr. Gordon was also the first urologist in Cairns
to offer Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy treatment, a
non-invasive treatment for breaking down kidney stones.
“Sound waves are targeted at a kidney stone, causing the stone to
break into little pieces,” Dr. Gordon said. “It’s completely noninvasive.”
“We are always studying and developing new ways to diagnose
prostate cancer to help our patients find the appropriate and most
effective treatments for them. The idea is to live for a good time
and a long time and treatment should be for the individual rather
than a ‘one-size-fits-all approach’.”
“Over the years, we have worked effectively with our patients
evaluating the pros and cons of new technology, changes in
different treatments and therapies to enable them to achieve the
best results we can. Sometimes, however, the best treatment is no
treatment.”
CAIRNS UROLOGY
98 SPENCE STREET, CAIRNS
PH: 40410700
WWW.CAIRNS-UROLOGY.COM.AU
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MARIO & MATTHEW
CALANNA
Calanna Whole Health Centre Woree
Historically innovative
whole health service
Words by Janie Barton | Photos by Catherine Coombs
Like his father Mario, Matthew Calanna is an ideas man
and is constantly coming up with innovative ways of
providing whole health solutions for people in Far North
Queensland.
Mario established Calanna in 1976, which has since
grown into the largest family-owned whole health
pharmacy group in Northern Australia. Matthew joined
in 2003 after completing his Bachelor of Pharmacy
degree and is now the General Manager and Director
of 11 Calanna Whole Health pharmacies in Cairns,
Atherton, Innisfail, Townsville and the Gold Coast.
For many years Calanna has been first movers on new
technology and innovation in pharmacy. Under Mario’s
guidance, Calanna was the first pharmacy in Northern
Australia to be accredited under the Pharmacy Guild
of Australia Quality Care Program, introduce in-store
naturopaths and in-store sleep clinics, provide medical
and veterinary compounding, acupuncture, massage
and nursing support as a part of their holistic service
model. Mario also worked with his own naturopath over
25 years ago to develop his own range of natural healing
and treatment ointments, sprays, tonics and essential oil
blends - known as Marios.
“Traditional medicine will always be a big part of our
business, but whole health and complementary medicine
is what we have done for decades,” said Matthew.
“We are focussed on looking at a person’s whole
health, looking at prevention through diet, lifestyle and
supplementation and providing this through the trusted
advice and support of qualified health practitioners
like pharmacists, nurses and naturopaths, and we make
that all easily accessible to the public in one shop. We
also offer medical and surgical consumable wholesaling
across the region.”
While Mario is still involved, Matthew now heads up the
business and is introducing a number of new and cuttingedge
technologies to improve service to the public. Three
of its locations (Woree, Kirwan and Deeragun) now
incorporate robotic dispensing to manage and dispense
medicines.
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“
This gives our pharmacists
and qualified team more time
to interact with our customers,
talk with people and offer them
customised advice and solutions,
which is our focus,” Matthew said.
Matthew has also spearheaded two different DNA tests now on
offer in all Calanna stores. One helps determine which medicine
is best for each customer and the other helps provide valuable
information on the best diet and fitness requirements for each
individual based on their genetic makeup.
“An individual’s genetic makeup can play a significant role in
how a person metabolises medication as well as what type of
diet is best suited for weight loss or what type of fitness activity is
best for better health,” Matthew said. “We offer simple, painless,
non-invasive and affordable test options in all our stores which
analyses a number of genes and provides tailored, personalised
information for each customer.
“These simple tests give individuals that information in an
easy-to-understand report which they can then provide to their
GP or specialist to take the guess work out of prescribing pain
medications, heart and cholesterol medicines, mental health
and gastrointestinal medications.
“By determining the most appropriate medicine, diet or fitness
regime for an individual, we can help reduce side effects, get
a better response and improve compliance and reduce waste.
Our focus is on working together with GPs, specialists, allied
health professionals, personal trainers and the like using tools
like this to improve people’s whole heath outcomes.”
Matthew has also helped develop a voice-operated interactive
staff training app, known as VOISTA five years ago, the first of
its kind in the industry and globally. It means the more than 150
staff across the 11 Calanna stores train regularly and keep up
to date with advancements in medicines and supplements and
are armed with the knowledge and expertise in pharmacy and
natural health to improve the value and level of service Calanna
provides customers.
“We take our role in professionally developing our staff seriously
to ensure customers are dealing with the most qualified, up-todate
and credentialed staff in the industry,” Matthew said.
CALANNA WHOLE HEALTH CENTRE WOREE
600 BRUCE HWY
PH: 4054 2440
F: @WHOLEHEALTHCALANNA
WWW.CALANNAPHARMACY.COM.AU

DR NIRAV
VIDYARTHI
The Dentists Cairns Dental Group
The focus is our Patients!
Photos by Catherine Coombs
He’s a man of principal, a humble man and the only Australian
to have been awarded a fellowship of the American Academy of
Implant Dentistry and a highly respected expert in the field of
implants.
Dr Nirav Vidyarthi is the owner of The Dentists Cairns Dental
Group but he will state quite clearly to all that he is part of an
amazing team of dentists and staff.
“It’s about the team
not just me,” he said.
Dr Nirav has over 30 years of dental experience. His expertise and
interests include implant placement and restorations.
Dental implants, which were first introduced to the market in 1986,
are becoming a popular solution for people who have missing
teeth. “Sometimes teeth don’t last a lifetime and a dental implant
is a possible solution,” Dr Nirav said. “Dental implants provide
a number of benefits for those seeking alternative solutions to
problems created by the loss of a tooth such as renewed ability to
chew, improved speech and reduction of possible gum problems
and infections. They also lead to increased confidence and selfesteem.”
The Dentist Cairns Dental Group and their team provide
comprehensive care and attention to detail to their patient’s needs.
The services are varied and include implants as stated above but
we also offer comprehensive general dentistry. Dr Nirav and his
team place a strong emphasis on providing helpful and friendly
expert treatment and advice to their patients while, at the same
time, keeping their services affordable and accessible.
“Our practice strives to provide the highest quality dental care and
we pride ourselves on delivering helpful and friendly advice while
constantly developing our services, ensuring all our patients have
access to the latest and the most effective dentistry,” Dr Nirav said.
“All our staff are also strongly committed to ongoing development
and training to improve the standard of services and patient care.
“We are a motivated practice who prides themselves on their
teamwork with staff who have contributed for the past 12 years.
This is what makes this practice ‘a practice of excellence’.
Dr Nirav is an example of what a good dentist is and the staff
feel that The Dentists Cairns Dental Group is an extraordinary
practice to work in.
318 MULGRAVE RD
PH 4242 1133
WWW.CAIRNSDENTALGROUP.COM.AU
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Spotlight on men’s health
Northern Urology
DR PHILIP
SMITH
Words by Janie Barton | Photo by Catherine Coombs
The team of specialists at Northern Urology are on a mission to
help improve men’s health in Far North Queensland.
Specialising in the areas of incontinence, erectile dysfunction,
prostate issues and pelvic cancer in both men and women, the team
utilises the latest research and best practice treatment methods to
help patients achieve the best outcomes for their ongoing health
and wellbeing.
A new Healthy Man Check by urology nurse practitioner Marco
Hake is now being offered at Northern Urology, and patients do
not need to be referred by their doctor for this check.
“Marco will complete an all-over systems review health check to
make sure everything is in order and refer on to a specialist if
necessary,” Dr Smith said. “As a Urologist I deal a lot with prostate
cancer and one of the things we need to do is encourage men to
have an evaluation for early diagnosis.” Dr Smith suggests men
have their first check when they are 40 to identify any problems
early.
Another initiative put in place at Northern Urology is to help men
deal with erectile dysfunction. “It’s a stigmatised condition, but
men are slowly becoming more comfortable talking about it,” Dr
Smith said. “There’s a specific disease called Peyronies disease,
which is when men develop scarring in the penis and it turns to
a right angle during an erection. It’s a common condition that
we see a lot, and there are treatments available without requiring
surgery.” To aid in the treatment, Northern Urology has recently
become a licensed user of a treatment called Xiaflex, which treats
the disease without surgery.
“It’s a stigmatised condition,
but men are slowly becoming
more comfortable talking
about it”
In addition to the new Da Vinci surgical robot, Northern Urology
is also bringing two new treatments to Far North Queensland.
Urolift and Rezume are day surgery procedures that aid in the
treatment of urinary problems created by enlarged prostates.
Almost half of men aged 50 suffer urinary problems caused by
enlarged prostates. These treatments are minimally invasive,
preserve all aspects of sexual function and have little to no side
effects.
“I think the physical ailment that men might have in terms of
sexuality and penile issues can affect their mental health,”
Marco said. “A good open discussion about these things and the
treatments available can certainly relieve a lot of their anxiety.”
NORTHERN UROLOGY
GROUND FLOOR,
WALLAMURRA TOWERS
189-191 ABBOTT ST,
CAIRNS CITY
PH: 4242 5000
WWW.NORTHERNUROLOGY.COM.AU
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Inspiring confidence
Words by Janie Barton | Photo by Catherine Coombs
Having studied and trained
under some of the world’s top
surgeons, Dr Suki Ahluwalia
is renowned for being highly
credentialed, which is one of the
main reasons his Cairns practice
has taken off after opening just
two years ago.
Not only do his patients
feel completely safe in his
experienced hands, they also
love his friendly, personable
disposition and his genuine
passion for helping others.
The English fellowship-trained Ear, Nose and Throat
(ENT) specialist, who opened his Coral Sea ENT two
years ago, offers his patients a range of treatments
including head and neck cancer treatment, sinus surgery,
paediatric ENT, laryngology and voice and facial plastic
surgery.
Dr Suki has over 15 years of international specialist
ENT, otorhinolaryngology experience. He is dual
Fellowship qualified with both The Royal Australasian
College of Surgeons and The Royal College of Surgeons
of England.
As far back as he can remember, he wanted to be a
doctor. It was when he was in medical school that he
decided he wanted to specialise in the ENT field.
“When you’re in medical school you have to follow
around various doctors and go to their clinics, and I had
been to lots of different clinics and lots of doctors,” he
said. “When I walked into the ENT surgeon’s office, he
had a whole selection of instruments for use in looking
into the nose, mouth and ear. I really liked that he was
using instruments to make people better rather than
prescribing medications.”
The experienced practitioner began his career at
London’s prestigious University College and Imperial
College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of
Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and a Bachelor of
Science. In 2006, he was awarded a place on the UK’s
foremost, highly competitive specialist training program
in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. In 2010 he
was awarded and admitted to the Fellowship of The
Royal College of Surgeons of England.
He came to Australia in 2012 to commence his ENT
fellowship training at Princess Alexandra and Logan
hospitals in Brisbane and gained extensive experience
“To help patients
through their time
of need and see
them get back to
their normal lives
is very rewarding
to me”
in head and neck cancer surgery
and general ENT training before
moving to Townsville and then
to Cairns four years ago.
“I really love Cairns and love
scuba diving here,” he said. “I
am a very keen scuba diver and
spend a lot of time in the Coral
Sea, so it seemed like a great
name to give the practice.”
While he enjoys diving and
photography (check out his
amazing underwater photos on
the Coral Sea ENT website), he especially loves helping
others.
He is also involved in helping people in indigenous
communities with their hearing problems through
the Deadly Ears outreach program, which provides
visiting medical services to Aboriginal and indigenous
communities.
“This involves a small team travelling to a remote area
for a week and setting up a theatre and clinics to treat
children and adults who have hearing difficulties,”
he said. “I find this work very interesting and very
rewarding.”
His Coral Sea ENT practice has recently moved to new
premises on the corner of Upward and Lake streets and
features local artwork depicting his love of the marine
life in the Coral Sea.
But what he especially loves is helping to make a
difference in people’s lives.
“To help patients through their time of need and see
them get back to their normal lives is very rewarding to
me,” said Dr Suki, who regularly attends national and
international conferences for professional development
and to keep up to date with the latest knowledge.
Whatever ear, nose or throat issues you may have, you
can have complete confidence that Dr Suki and his
team at Coral Sea ENT are ready and willing to help
you overcome those problems and get back to enjoying
your life.
CORAL SEA ENT
SUITE 2, 193 LAKE ST, CAIRNS
PH: 4232 4911
WWW.CORALSEAENT.COM.AU
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Coral Sea ENT
DR SUKI
AHLUWALIA

Keeping you
totally covered
Words by Janie Barton | Photos by Catherine Coombs
Totally Workwear is renowned for providing a huge
range of high-quality workwear, but there is so much
more to the popular store than meets the eye.
The family owned-and-operated business, which
has been a reliable workwear outlet in Cairns for 23
years, also supplies more than 200 models of safety
footwear, one of the largest safety footwear suppliers
in Queensland.
Totally Workwear also stocks a diverse range of
personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard
hats, safety gloves and glasses, first-aid kids, spill kits
(for chemical and oil leaks), safety vests earplugs,
respirators, smoke lens and skin-protection items, to
name just some of the items in stock.
People who work in confined spaces,
at heights, under ground and around
asbestos and other dangerous
chemicals know they can turn to
Totally Workwear for the safest and
most reliable equipment.
The Scott St business also supplies
and can custom-make safety signs,
thanks to an in-house printer, to
comply with all of Queensland’s
Health and Safety requirements.
It also features a Man Cave, with a
selection of items like Leatherman
knives and LED torches. In fact, the
store has approximately $1 million in
stock and is constantly adding new products.
Not only does Totally Workwear have you covered
for all your work needs they also ensure their staff are
knowledgeable and regularly trained in the technical
aspects of all products, so you know you can trust the
products you are purchasing.
“Excellent customer service and product knowledge
from all of our staff is very important to us,” store
manager Graeme Molloy said. “A work shirt is
not just a work shirt. If you’re a boilermaker who
“A work
shirt is
not just
a work
shirt.”
spends a lot of your day welding, you really require
a different shirt to an electrician or a bricklayer, for
example. We make sure all our staff know everything
about the products they sell to ensure our customers’
safety and comfort.”
Totally Workwear Cairns is part of Australia’s
largest network of service providers in workwear,
corporate wear and safety gear. The Cairns store is
independently owned and operated by the Kingsbury
family. The husband-and-wife team of Chris and
June, along with their daughter Jenni, are hands-on
in the business and have been since the store opened
23 years ago.
Of the 73 Totally Workwear stores
in Australia, the Cairns branch is the
second longest-running outlet and
one of the most popular.
Along with safety clothing, their
apparel range includes everything
from singlets and t-shirts to polo
shirts, corporate clothing and
garments suited for the hospitality
industry, such as chef ’s caps, aprons,
pants and shirts. The store recently
added an in-house embroidery
machine, which saves customers
time when they want to add their
corporate logos or insignias to their
work wear.
As well as providing every type of safety clothing
and gear, Totally Workwear also gives back to the
community in a big way. It sponsors the Northern
Pride, North Cairns Aussie Rules Team and the Sail
Cairns Regatta, to name some of its local sponsorship
support.
“We have a really great team here,” added Graeme.
“It’s a fantastic place to work. Everyone knows what
they’re doing and works hard. We’re here to make
kitting out your team easy, so you can focus on what
you do best – running your business.”
www.totallyworkwear.com.au

Graeme Molloy
store manager
1/98 Scott Street Ph: 4047 4444

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Principal Paul Sjogren (centre) with Heads of Junior School Paul Gazzola and Mary Kershaw
Anecdotally, a school principal does not have a sense of
humour. They’re firm, stern and perhaps even a little feared.
Trinity Anglican School Principal Paul Sjogren showed
the TAS Community that he breaks that mould.
Mr Sjogren had parents and staff laughing during
his brief speech at a recent TAS welcome function.
Opening with an explanation of why he grew a
moustache over Christmas, and laying the blame fairly
and squarely on parent feedback, he then promised,
amidst much laughter, to shave it all off again.
Laurelle and Clinton Goulding
Although his relaxed sense of humour is welcomed
by TAS parents, it’s Paul’s leadership, quiet strength
and energy that they’re most impressed with; as
well as his evident passion for academic excellence.
“At TAS, we believe all students are able to achieve to their
academic best with the right support and encouragement.
Whilst it is very pleasing to see such a large proportion
of our graduates receiving excellent OPs, it is just as
important that ALL students achieve their optimum OP.”
This is reflected in the recent successful OP Scores at TAS.
From 65 students who graduated in 2017, 50% received an
OP score between 1 and 8, with an astounding six students
receiving an OP1 and a further seven students receiving an
OP2.
Deputy Principal Margaret Kennedy with Mark Davis
CityLife 22
Magazine
Kevin McLean catches up with Kylie Wenck

Teachers Leanne Shead, Karla Portch, Claire Swain and Sarah Coleman
catch up between chatting with parents.
Director of Innovation Teaching and Learning, Tim Manea (centre)
chats with Fiona Overton and Lana McLean
New TAS parents Kirk and Jennifer Wolden enjoyed the welcome
Eloise and Alex Barker-Rè
“Whether they have taken a gap year in 2018, obtained a job,
or attending university internationally or around Australia, we
are very proud of our graduates. We know they will go on to
become major contributors to the community,” Mr Sjogren said.
Not surprisingly, the strong academic focus of TAS is reflected
in current enrolments at White Rock senior school. The 2018
Year 7 cohort is at its maximum capacity, with current Year 7
enrolment queries being placed on a waitlist.
And the 2019 Year 7 cohort is shaping up to be the same.
“Students transitioning from TAS junior school are offered first
priority for a place in Year 7,” explained Mr Sjogren, “with
remaining places then being offered to current new enrolments,
followed by students applying to transfer from other schools.”
Beate and Holger Knublauch with Isobel Moase
Paul Sjogren commended the work of the academic leadership
team. He told parents that he is enjoying the collaboration
between Peter Gazzola, Head of Junior at White Rock, and
Mary Kershaw, Head of Junior at Kewarra Beach, going on
to say that he is in awe of their innovation and inspiration.
Later in the evening, he assured a small group of parents that
the academic leadership team of “Peter, Paul and Mary” had
no intention of a career change into the entertainment industry.
Jeff Tanswell and Sally-Ann Hayward share a laugh
“With a singing voice like mine, I think we should stick to what
we know best - Educating young minds,” he said.
“We will continue to provide the tools, skills and
motivation for our students to reach their personal best”
“Learn with all their minds, Believe
with all their hearts, and Achieve
with all their might.”
Principal Paul Sjogren with new TAS parents Setsuko and John O’Halloran
CityLife 23 Magazine

TAS
STUDENT SUCCESS
AT THE FOREFRONT
Words by Janie Barton | Photo by Catherine Coombs
Before Trinity Anglican School
Principal Paul Sjogren moved
to Cairns at the start of 2017,
he had heard only fantastic
things about the popular TAS
community.
“A previous principal I
worked with at Whitsunday
Anglican School had been a
Deputy Principal here, and
my previous principal at St
Andrew’s Anglican College on
the Sunshine Coast was the
chaplain here so I had all these
links to TAS that made me
want to come here,” he said.
“Everyone looks at TAS as the
pinnacle of regional schools in
Queensland, so I always hoped
one day I would be here.”
Paul had been to Cairns before
on holidays with his family, and
is now thrilled to be part of the
community.
“I absolutely love it here in
Cairns,” he said. “I love the
surrounding mountains, the
natural beauty, the community
of Cairns and its culture. It
has a whole range of different
cultures and nationalities in
this melting pot, and everyone
seems to respect each other. I
find it incredibly liberating.”
What he is most passionate
about, however, is ensuring his
students succeed in life.
“All students are given the
opportunity and support to
shine,” he said. “Our core
belief is that every student can
reach their academic potential,
and we work hard to assist them
to do so.
“I get great
satisfaction from
seeing students
succeed. I thoroughly
enjoy seeing parents
engaged with their
children’s education,
seeing staff making
changes to what they
do and then seeing
the results of those
changes and the
sense of professional
satisfaction that
brings.”
Over his career, Paul has held
positions as a Head of a Wigan
Boarding House at Ballarat
Grammar School, Head of
Mathematics at Whitsunday
Anglican School in Mackay
and Director of Senior School
and Deputy Principal at St
Andrew’s Anglican College on
the Sunshine Coast.
Paul, TAS teachers and staff all
work together to help each and
every student achieve academic
success.
“I’m a big believer in using
data and evidence to help
our students, so we’ve done
a lot of work with assessing,
pre-testing and post-testing
students and then using their
growth in learning as a way of
pinpointing areas that they may
not have done as well in and
then adjusting our pedagogy in
order to improve each student’s
learning,” he said.
“We have terrific teachers
who are genuinely interested
in helping each student reach
their academic personal best.
They’re happy to spend time
with students outside of class
helping them.”
The high standard coeducational
environment of
TAS is built upon a framework
of Anglican values where
students can experience the
highly successful educational
journey Anglican schools
provide.
“I really like the Anglican
framework, standards and
expectations based on
Christian values,” said Paul,
who has attended and taught
at Anglican schools for years.
“I think it provides a really
good road map for everyone.
Everyone within an Anglican
school knows what’s expected
and what the right thing to
do is. Our students also learn
the value of service to others
and to be grateful for their
opportunities.
“Students at Trinity Anglican
School make lifelong friends
and become part of the
Australian Anglican school
family, recognised as the best
school sector in Australia,
producing leaders of yesteryear,
today and the future.”
TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL
200 Progress Road,
White Rock
Ph: 4036 8111
Poolwood Road,
Kewarra Beach
Ph: 4057 7000
www.tas.qld.edu.au
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ST MARY’S COLLEGE
EXCITING TIMES
AT ST MARY’S
Wayne
Wood
Words by Janie Barton | Photo by Catherine Coombs
There is a lot of excitement in the
air at St Mary’s Catholic College
as new projects get started and
dynamic new strategic plans for the
future are put in place.
The College kicked off the year with
the start of the much-anticipated
Sports Precinct building works and
is refurbishing a number of areas.
“I feel privileged
to lead St
Mary’s at this
exciting time
in the college’s
journey.”
College Principal Wayne Wood
has a vision to see St Mary’s
recognised as a Catholic school that
stands to the forefront of schooling
opportunities in Far North
Queensland.
“I see St Mary’s as a leading school
in Cairns,” he said. “There’s a lot
of excitement around the school.
As well as our building program,
we have our school musical this
year (Cinderella, which runs May
22-26). While we already have
academic and music scholarships,
this year we’ve also initiated
sporting scholarships, which will
bring a different dimension to our
community.
“Our College is a much richer place
with all these opportunities. We will
be rolling out significant building
projects in the next few years as
well as deepening our focus across
teaching, learning and our Catholic
identity, so the next five to 10
years are going to be big. It’s very
exciting.”
Mr Wood was principal for five
years at Good Shepherd College
in Mount Isa before joining St
Mary’s last year. His qualifications
include a Bachelor of Education
and a Masters of Theology from
University of Newcastle.
“I’m just amazed at the quality of
our teachers here at St Mary’s,” he
said. “What also really impresses
me about our staff is how they speak
so highly of their students. There
is a strong bond between them and
their students.”
Principal Wood strongly believes in
the value of a Catholic education.
“A Catholic education is about
growing good people- courageous
in their will and with soft hearts,”
he said. “It’s more than preparing
students for a degree or trade. We
want them to be good people and
are willing to help others.”
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53 Anderson Road, Woree
Ph: 40444200
www.smcc.qld.edu.au
CityLife 27 Magazine

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BRIDAL PALACE
Sharing
theLove
Words by Janie Barton
Cairns brides to be will be thrilled to learn that wedding dress
designs by the highly popular Made with Love fashion label
will be featured at the Love on the Inlet Wedding Expo April
22 at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.
Michelle Haydon of Townville’s Bridal Palace, the only stockest
of Made with Love north of Brisbane, will be featuring 14 of
the exquisite gowns the Expo’s Runway Show.
“I’m all about spreading the love everywhere, so I am keen to
bring these gowns to Cairns,” said Michelle. “We have a lot of
brides from Cairns and the region who come to Townsville just
to look at the Made with Love designs, so we’re quite happy to
bring the dresses to them. “Girls go crazy for these designs.”
The stunning gowns feature styles for all tastes and personalities,
from elegant and sophisticated to hippie and boho designs.
“They’re also very soft and feminine,” said Michelle, who
brought the label to her Townsville boutique to cater to the
growing demand of North Queensland brides. “They’re quite
modern, slim-fitting and are a fresh take on traditional bridal
gowns. They’re also very comfortable and suit our tropical
climate.”
As well as showcasing the stunning gowns on the Runway
Show, Michelle will also have a pop-up shop at Cairns Harbour
Lights on Monday from 9am to 9pm. Bookings are essential.
Contact Michelle on 4772 1107 or make an appointment at
the Expo.
Made With Love was started on the Gold Coast by Carla
Jenkins who was unable to find her own dream wedding dress
and ended up making her own, which evolved into the Made
with Love label. The label has since become a hugely popular
international online boutique with stores in Sydney, Adelaide
and the Gold Coast and stockests in Europe, Canada, United
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“We’re absolutely thrilled to showcase Made With Love
wedding dresses,” said Love on the Inlet co-orgainser Deb
Kinsella. “The dresses are very feminine, very soft and very
comfortable. They’re extremely popular.”
Photo: Tella Photography, Townsville
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LOVE ON THE INLET
Words by Janie Barton
Love on the Inlet, April 22 at the
Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, is
going to be a game changer on
the wedding expo scene in North
Queensland.
The innovative Expo is introducing
a dynamic new range of exciting
concepts that will be appeal to both
brides and grooms who are seeking
professional wedding suppliers to
help them plan the perfect wedding.
“We’re really excited about this
Expo,” said co-organiser Debra Kinsella, Creative
Director of The Vintage Hire Company who
has been styling innovative weddings for years
in the region. “It’s going to rival our southern
counterparts with a hip, modern twist compared to
conventional wedding Expos. There will be every
kind of wedding supplier you can think of, including
a variety of funky, new exhibitors.”
“It’s not
going to
be your
average
Expo”
and Underwood Party Hire, with
wedding suppliers displaying a range
of dynamic exhibits.
Two major coups for Love on the
Inlet is having Made with Love, a
national and international designer
wedding dress label, coming to
Cairns to be part of the event and
Australian comedian and actor
Magda Szubanski attending as a
special guest.
In celebration of the passing of the
same-sex marriage law, the Expo is excited that
Magda will be announcing the winner of the ‘Win
a Gay Wedding Competition’ valued at $60,000,
donated by local wedding suppliers and sponsors.
Love on the Inlet will also be giving away a ‘Luxury
North Queensland honeymoon package’ to one
lucky couple attending the Expo.
As well as having more than 100 exhibitors, the
Expo’s fun and interactive atmosphere will include
live music, runway shows, bars and a food-anddrinks
galley, prizes and a Groom’s Lounge with live
telecast sports for the guys.
“I believe it’s the first time in Australia that a
wedding Expo has included a groom’s lounge,” said
co-organiser Rebecca Heathcote, an award-winning
wedding planner from Maid of Honour Weddings
who has also been planning weddings in the region
for years. “Guys today are much more involved in
planning their wedding, so we wanted to be sure to
include them.”
As well as being inside the spacious Cairns Cruise
Liner Terminal, the Expo will also spread outside
onto an exciting marquee and tent covered
waterfront generously sponsored by Nomadic Tents
Proceeds from door sales and prizes will be given
to the FNQ Cerebral Palsy Support Group to help
local children.’
Another fun aspect of the Expo is the fact that it will
start at 2pm going through the evening until 8pm,
with fireworks rounding off the event, making it a
real wedding festival!
“It’s not going to be your average Expo,” Debra
added. “It’s going to be the most exciting wedding
Expo ever in Cairns.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, HEAD TO LOVE ON
THE INLET’S FACEBOOK PAGE.
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E: HELLO@LOVEONTHEINLET.COM.AU
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COMMBANK MT SHERIDAN
PH: 3070 1520
WWW.COMMBANK.COM.AU
Purchasing property for the first time
or buying an investment property
are huge milestones in people’s lives,
and getting the best financial advice
and guidance is vital for all property
buyers.
Experts like Lynda Van, who has
worked at the Cairns Lake St
CommBank branch for 11 years,
and Michael Gallo, a specialist at
the Smithfield branch with 10 years’
experience at CommBank, are highly
skilled in guiding people through the
buying process.
They provide suggestions and advice
on lending capacity, suitable loan
types and the right steps to take when
buying property. As well, they provide
customers with complimentary
Property Insight Reports, which are
customised to each person’s individual
needs.
“Your success in real estate often
comes down to your attention to
detail,” said Michael. “If you skip
over research or follow the advice of
someone else without qualifying that
information for yourself and with an
expert, you run the risk of making a
costly mistake.”
Both Lynda and Michael focus on
helping customers plan, prepare
and research to achieve successful
transactions.
“We educate our clients with
information on their lending capacity,
suitable loan types and the steps
to buy property because that is
what we would want to know,” said
Lynda, who also draws on her own
experiences of building, renovating
and selling to help clients. “We want
to help customers achieve their goals,
and the Commonwealth Bank has a
fantastic range of lending products to
help them do just that.”
CommBank also has a Property App
to help clients search for properties
and gain market insights as well as see
CommBank’s estimated market value.
It also has a borrowing calculator to
figure out roughly how much they can
borrow so people don’t waste time
looking at properties that may not fit
their budget.
Both Lynda and Michael are
passionate about helping their
customers achieve success.
“We feel so proud to be part of their
journey and to be able to help guide
them through the process,” said
Lynda.
Michael agrees. “There is nothing
more satisfying then helping our
clients realise their property dreams,”
he said.

Your home,
your way.
From buying and investing, to renovating and refinancing, everyone’s home buying
journey is different. We’re here to make yours smoother.
At CommBank, we know that finding your new home is only the first step – and no two paths to home ownership are
the same. That’s why it helps to have someone on your side who can give you the guidance and support you need.
As your single point of contact, we can help you by:
• Understanding your circumstances and offering you solutions tailored to your needs,
• Helping you understand how much you may be able to afford and what your upfront costs could be,
• Sharing valuable property, suburb and marketing insights to help guide you through your biggest financial decision,
• Helping you save time and money by bringing your lending and banking solutions together.
Lynda Van
Home Lending Specialist
CommBank Cairns
0428 102 216
lynda.van@cba.com.au
Tracy Whitby
Home Lending Specialist
CommBank Earlville
0428 080 342
tracy.whitby@cba.com.au
Michael Gallo
Home Lending Specialist
CommBank Smithfield
0427 876 602
michael.gallo@cba.com.au
Talk to one of our dedicated Home Lending Specialists today.
CommBank Cairns | 76 Lake Street
CommBank Earlville | Earlville Shopping Centre, 537 Mulgrave Road
CommBank Mt Sheridan | Mt Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Drive
CommBank Port Douglas | Saltwater Building, Cnr Macrossan & Grant Streets
CommBank Smithfield | Smithfield Shopping Centre, Cnr Kennedy & Cook Highways
Things you should know: Property information is obtained from third parties and is not intended to be advice or a professional property appraisal and should not be relied upon as such. You should also make your own inquiries and assessments
before making any decisions. Applications are subject to credit approval. Full terms and conditions will be included in our loan offer. Fees and charges are payable. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 Australian credit licence 234945.

GETTING FRESH WITH BUILDING APPROVALS
F L U I D B U I L D I N G A P P R O V A L C A I R N S
Words by Janie Barton | Photo by Catherine Coombs
Whether you are building a new
house, patio, shed, pool or starting
that dream renovation, obtaining
the correct building approval is
important, but also daunting.
Fluid Building Approvals Cairns
have been making waves recently
(pardon the pun) by offering a
fresh approach for clients seeking
a residential building approval. It
is paying off, with Fluid Cairns
doubling in size in the last year as
their list of happy clients grows.
Manager Ryan Bird identified
an opportunity in 2016 to bring
something different in building
certification for clients in the
Far North. Ryan teamed up with national provider Fluid Building
Approvals to open their Fluid Cairns office in July of the same year.
“Our Fluid vision is simple – to provide fast, affordable and friendly
building approvals with a very strong customer service focus,” said
Ryan. “This fresh approach is proving very popular, and we are
growing fast.
“At Fluid our greatest joy is to have a client walk away with a smile
on their face, after a seamless, easy and no fuss experience. Our
catch-cry is to make building approvals fun and our clients really
appreciate it.”
Words like easy, seamless and fun are not traditionally associated
with the process of sourcing a building approval for your new patio,
deck or renovation. The industry is known for being quite stagnant
with customer experience taking a back seat.
The drive to improve customer experience has seen Fluid Building
Approvals Cairns introduce a range of innovations that really make
clients smile. These innovations include online quoting, payments
and live job tracking via your preferred mobile device.
Fluid’s innovation in customer service is paying off, but the growth
started with humble beginnings.
With the support of the team from the Fluid head office in Brisbane,
Ryan started the business from his home in Kamerunga. Just over 18
months have passed, Ryan now has a team of three full-time staff,
a new office at 6/185 Mulgrave Rd and a valued list of builders as
regular clients.
“My first year was certainly a massive learning curve, however the
support of our loyal clients has helped shape the business to where
we are today,” Ryan said.
“We regularly work with a full spectrum of clients from project
builders, patio, carport and shed builders, roofing companies,
demolition companies through to real estate agents needing
approvals before sale and home owners.
“Our team has set the goal in 2018 to have all projects assessed
within 48 hours and queued for approval. We understand that
keeping our clients building is important to not only our business,
but theirs also, hence why we place a strong emphasis on delivering
such fast turnaround times.
“If we can contribute in a small way to helping our clients and
the Far North Queensland building industry flourish, then we are
happy.”
If you are looking at any residential building projects for your
property across Far North Queensland, give Ryan and the team of
locals at Fluid Building Approvals a call.
6/185 MULGRAVE RD • PH: 1300 358 432 • WWW.FLUIDBUILDINGAPPROVALS.COM.AU
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High
Flyers
Aviation
CityLife 55 Magazine

The Cairns Aviation
Skills Centre (CASC) is a
purpose-built aviation
training centre of
excellence offering
internationallyrecognised
aircraft
maintenance
qualifications.
Cairns Aviation Skills Centre offer apprenticeship
Aircraft Engineering Courses in Mechanical and Avionics
More than 610 graduated apprentices here in Cairns
since established in 2004
Over 7,000 aviation employees upskilled
New Avionics Apprentice Program starting in July 2018.
Now taking enrolments, contact
ebonie.campbell@aviationaustralia.aero or 40348101
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P
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High Flyers Aviation
CAIRNS AIRPORT
2018 is already proving to be an
exciting year at Cairns Airport,
and there is more to come.
Passenger numbers reached a
new record this February, hitting
5.3 million for a 12 month
period.
Chief Executive Officer, Norris
Carter, said this is good news
for everyone in Tropical North
Queensland because growth at
the airport generates greater
prosperity across the region.
“Cairns is certainly on a
growth trajectory with new
major hotel and residential
developments, tourist attractions
and community infrastructure
coming online.” Norris said.
“As the airport and our tourism
partners work to attract more
direct international flights into
Cairns these developments boost
the business case we can put to
airlines.”
“New direct international
services will create new and
more convenient access for more
visitors from China and other
parts of Asia, Europe and North
America.”
In December 2017, two
new international services
commenced flights into
Cairns from mainland China:
China Southern Airlines from
Guangzhou; and Hainan Airlines
from Shenzhen.
“These new flights contributed
to a very successful Chinese
New Year that had the region
positively buzzing,” Norris said.
“Also bringing visitors from
China and Hong Kong here for
the traditional holiday period
were the seasonal service from
Shanghai by China Eastern
Airlines and the year round
services by Cathay Pacific
Airways and Hong Kong
Airlines, with the latter operating
six flights per week for the whole
of February.”
“In addition many thousands
of Chinese passengers arrived
on domestic flights. It’s an
interesting point to note that
almost 80% of all international
visitors to Tropical North
Queensland travel on domestic
flights.”
“As passenger numbers grow we
are also working hard to give all
our customers what they want,
whether they are travellers,
airlines or airport tenants.
“Exciting news for
passengers, and everyone
coming to the airport, is
that a range of new cafes,
bars and restaurants will
come online this year.”
“Our recent customer insights
survey showed that passengers
are looking for more diverse
dining and refreshment options
that capture the distinct flavours
of the region. So that’s exactly
what the new outlets will deliver.”
In February Cairns Airport
announced that renowned
airport food and beverage
operator, Emirates Leisure Retail
Australia (ELR), will run the new
outlets, building on their wellestablished
track record in major
airports throughout Australia
including Sydney, Melbourne,
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High Flyers Aviation
CAIRNS AIRPORT
continued...
Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
“First to open will be an exciting new concept café
and bar in the T2 (domestic terminal) check-in hall.
The dining revolution will then carry through to
T1 (International terminal) with new and updated
outlets both landside and in the Departures
Lounge.”
“These will include the highly regarded Hudsons
Coffee brand and a modern kitchen and bar
concept and an entirely new dining location by the
airside windows featuring great views of the airport
apron, out across the runway and to the mountains
beyond.”
“Tropical North Queensland abounds in a variety
of fresh produce and ELR are keen to explore
opportunities to include the very best of the
delicious local flavours on their menus for people to
experience and enjoy.”
“Diners will have the choice of local beef and
seafood, distinctive meats like crocodile and
kangaroo and of course an array of delicious
tropical fruits and vegetables. Added to this will
be delights that showcase local brewers, distillers,
coffee, tea and chocolate producers.”
CityLife 59 Magazine

SHOP NOW &
COLLECT WHEN
YOU RETURN
Pre-order your duty free &
pick-up your order on your way back
Just ask our friendly staff how!
Cairns Airport T1 (International Terminal)

HARBOURSIDE BAR & KITCHEN
Formerly Teshi’s Restaurant and Blue
Mango Café Wine Bar, Harbourside Bar &
Kitchen will delight guests with fresh and
tasty ingredients from around the region,
with menus reflecting a ‘paddock to plate’
and ‘vineyard to glass’ food and wine ethos,
a love of great Queensland produce and high
value placed on sustainable agriculture, and
the Hotel’s roots in Australia’s tropical north.
Mouth-watering signature dishes include:
Tablelands Lamb Fillet with Davidson
Plum Jam; Tropical North Queensland
Crusted Barramundi topped with Wondaree
Macadamias and HB&K’s tropical
interpretations of world street foods using local
ingredients, including bao steamed buns and
healthy poke bowls, with delicious options for
vegans and vegetarians. For those on a liquid
diet,the thirst-quenching choices are many –
from Coral Sea Brewing and other local craft
beers,to creative reinterpretations of cocktail
classics like the Uncle Duck Espresso’tini using
gin from nearby Mount Uncle and coffee from
local roaster Sipping Duck and an extensive
range of organic, biodynamic, sustainable and
natural wines from family-run and boutique
vineyards in Australia and abroad.
The Harbourside Bar & Kitchen has a laidback
casual yet elegant atmosphere, with high
ceilings and eclectic décor, perfected by the
stunning location overlooking the Coral Sea
and lush green parkland of The Esplanade.
This unique world-class dining destination
provides the perfect location to eat, drink
and enjoy the stunning daytime or moonlight
panorama.
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SEVEN SIGNS
YOU SHOULD
LEAVE YOUR
JOB
EVA GRABNER
Providing an unrivalled one-on-one
bespoke service, Eva Grabner is the
changing face of the recruitment
industry. As an Executive Recruiter and
Search Consultant with over a decade
of experience, Eva works alongside her
clients to understand their business and
culture.
With an extensive global network and
current knowledge on market conditions,
Eva quickly identifies the best high
performing candidates for her clients,
and works closely with both parties to
ensure a seamless transition.
Are you excited to go to work each day? Do you jump
out of bed ready to meet a new exciting challenge?
Do you have passion for what you do?
I hope so, but if you dread each Monday and find
yourself counting the days until Friday then maybe
it’s time to consider a new role?
I find that many people are just ‘content’ in their role.
Unfortunately, this leads to complacency and that’s
the danger zone. Complacency tends to generate
excuses (“I’ll put up with this for just another few
months”; “I just don’t have the time to do a job search
right now”) and this leads to an easy but unfulfilling
compromise where fear holds you back.
I have seen too many smart and talented people who
have stayed in ‘just okay’ jobs for too long. Then when
they decide to move on, they’ve been out of the job
market for so long that they can’t even take the first
step to update their resume let alone apply for jobs.
They’re gripped by fear of re-entering a new and very
different market place from what they know. They
have forgotten what it’s like to be interviewed. They
might feel inadequate compared to their peers and
speculate that it’s too late for them to change. These
feelings of fear can be overwhelming and the easy
way out is to postpone the search, ignore the matter at
hand and to stay in your less-than-perfect job.
My advice to anyone who wants to advance
professionally is to do this – Do NOT get complacent.
In fact, be sure to check in regularly with yourself
about your career happiness and your goals to ensure
that your job is giving you the satisfaction that you
want, and need.
So, what are the tell-tale signs? Do you relate to any
of these? If so, remember that a good recruiter can
guide you through this time, calm the fear and assist
you through the process. Find a good one and ask for
their help. If they’re not willing to spend a little bit of
time with you, then find someone who will.
1. You’re Living the Status Quo
You have been in the same company and position
without any advancement for the past three years.
If you want to move your career forward, and put
yourself forward for positions over the years, but have
been overlooked, then it’s time to look elsewhere.
2. You’re Not Learning
This is a big one for me. If you’re not continually
improving and challenging yourself this is a sign
that you need to move on. You should be learning
something new each day and improving on your
core skills. If you are having to constantly ask to be
involved in a new project or to attend conferences
without much success, then this is a sign your
company is not invested in your career development
at the level that you want them to be.
3. Feedback
The best manager will spend the time with you to
offer advice, guidance and positive reinforcement.
If yours doesn’t then you owe it to yourself to look
elsewhere.
4. There is a Constant Exodus
The revolving door situation where you find you are
attending going-away drinks every other Friday? Does
everyone around you seem to be looking for a new
role? If you notice a pattern of disgruntled employees
(especially the good ones) this usually indicates there
are better jobs out there and you should take note.
5. Regular Restructuring
If your company is constantly announcing a re-org
or shuffling management around this may indicate
leadership issues. Sometimes re-orgs are a good thing
and offer employees a chance to stand up and shine
but more often than not, they signal turbulence. A
recent candidate told me that she had four managers
in the space of 12 months! Now, that can’t be good.
6. Head-hunters Want You
Those annoying In-Mails, LinkedIn requests and
Emails from recruiters may not result in a new job but
don’t ignore them completely. If you are receiving a
number of contact requests from recruiters then your
skills may be in demand. Do some market research
and call these recruiters back as they are the best
source of information as to what’s happening in the
market place.
7. It Just Doesn’t Feel Right Anymore
Beyond all of the above, I always say to people to
‘follow their gut instincts’. If you feel you may be
better off somewhere else, then go exploring, see
what’s out there and at least find out what your
worth in the current market place. Acquiring relevant
market information will help you discover whether
your gut instinct is supported by the evidence.
Before you go handing in your resignation, I encourage
you to speak with your manager and see what internal
opportunities there may be for you. However, if you
are meeting a brick wall then it may be time to move
on. Considering we spend the majority of our lives
in work, you owe it to yourself to at least evaluate
your job situation. Even if you are perfectly happy in
your current job you should make it a habit to check
in with yourself or with a trusted recruiter at least
every six months. Not only is it a good opportunity
to review your accomplishments and regularly update
your resume, but you’ll also keep on top of the current
market conditions in your industry.
Best case scenario you will find more satisfaction out
of your current job, or you’ll discover new, exciting
opportunities!
Eva Grabner
Managing Director
Elite Executive Pty Ltd
www.eliteexecutive.com.au
0409 59 11 88
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REVIEW OF
THE FAMILY
LAW SYSTEM
NARDINE COLLIER
Nardine Collier is an accredited
Specialist in Family Law, a Nationally
Accredited Mediator and Family Law
Arbitrator and Managing Director of
Workplace Legal Solutions, Cairns
Mediations and Collier Lawyers.
The Australian Law Reform
Commission has been tasked to
undertake a review of the Family Law
System. It has released a paper setting
out 47 questions to be considered.
(Submissions can be made online and
close on 7 May 2018 - See the ALRC
website for more information).
One of the question relates to
Costs and access to the family
law system; and asks:
“Question 10 - What changes could
be made to the family law system,
including to the provision of legal
services and private reports, to reduce
the cost to clients of resolving family
disputes?”
It was noted that the costs associated
with family law cases going through
the system can sometimes impoverish
families, with reports that on many
occasions legal costs in family law
matters had amounted to over
$100,000. There was a recent case in
the Sydney Registry where the costs
had reached over $900 000!
It just makes no sense for parties to
spend close to, or all, the money they
have to divide, on legal fees. Another
concern is that high legal costs creates
great pressure on parties to settle the
matter in a way that might not be
best for them or their children. Then
there are the growing number of
people who don’t qualify for legal aid
yet just don’t earn enough to afford
legal representation. This can have
the effect that parties don’t seek legal
advice, don’t deal with their issues;
and/or agree to arrangements that
are unsafe, unfair or unworkable.
The issues paper suggests that one
answer is expanding the availability
of low-cost family dispute resolution
(mediation) services. That would
certainly assist; but also, not forgetting
that private mediation fees are not
expensive in the context of how much
it costs to run a family law matter.
It’s tempting to blame lawyers for
‘charging too much’ but bear in mind
that you are paying for professional
advice and expertise, as you would
with a doctor or accountant. Also,
the reality is that the way the system
is structured, there are just so many
hours… and hours…and hours…
of work that are required to properly
run a family law matter in the court
system – and of course the longer it
goes for, the more it is going to cost.
The better solution by far, is to have
a mediation at the early stages of a
family law matter. Even if agreement
isn’t reached about everything, there
might be things that can be agreed
which will reduce the overall costs and
time involved. Spend money wisely to
get good advice from a professional so
that you know what the best outcome
is for you and your children. Then
go into the mediation with a genuine
desire to settle your matter and who
knows? - you might just save yourself
a lot of money!
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E: nardine@collierlawyers.com.au
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Magazine

THE POWER
OF PR
BEWARE OF THE OVERNIGHT EXPERT
DANAE JONES
Danae Jones is Principal of PR
& Marketing firm Danae Jones
Consulting
e: danae@danaejones.com.au
w: www.danaejones.com.au
There is no question that social media
and the worldwide web have seen the
arrival of the overnight expert. For
consumers this has created no end of
problems as people are signing up for
products, services and programs with
so called experts that are no more than
amateurs with a very captivating social
and online presence.
My advice is, do your research before
committing to engaging anyone or
buying anything from someone you
haven’t heard of before. Online and
social media reviews are also not
sufficient enough research as many of
these can be easily fabricated. Google is
your friend. Don’t be afraid to Google
the company or person’s name and do
your research on that platform first.
Google is renowned for exposing the
good, the bad and the ugly. While you’re
at it, Google yourself. Yes yourself.
You’ll be surprised with what you will
find. If you or your business don’t rate
a mention on Google, than you need to
do some serious work in building your
online presence.
Now getting back to working out the
experts from the amateurs. Don’t be
afraid to ask for examples of their work
and samples of success stories or contact
details of reputable companies that have
become their happy customers so you
can contact them directly. If someone is
as good as they say they are, they won’t
be afraid to give you their client list and
their contact details.
Legitimate qualifications in their area of
expertise is always a good place to start,
or if they don’t have the qualifications
on paper, make sure they’ve been doing
what they say they do for a long period
of time. Experience matters.
The other point I would look at is if
they practice what they preach. So if
someone says they do great websites,
but they themselves have a sub par
website, than chances are they aren’t
what they’re cracked up to be. Same
applies for social media and marketing.
If someone says they are great at social
media or marketing, make sure you take
a look at their own marketing collateral
and social media platforms and make
your assessment that way.
On the flip side the overnight expert
phenomenon has a lot of benefits for
people who are new to an industry
and want to easily dominate and make
themselves appear bigger than what
they really are. This can be achieved
with minimal outlay and a creative
strategy to funnel sales.
CityLife 67 Magazine

5 SIMPLE
STRATEGIES
TO HANDLE THE
UNFORESEEN
AND FEEL
BALANCED
DEB JOHNSTONE
Mindset and NLP Coach
The unforeseen has been on the agenda for me again
lately. Last month, I waved my youngest son and his
partner off to work on a station out west for the rest
of the year.
Limited contact and I probably will only see them a
couple of times for the rest of this year.
As is usual, these two make instant decisions; they are
beautifully spontaneous. I was told they were leaving
with only 24 hours notice. Eek! My little heart cried
out!
I was planning to visit them in the Tablelands that
Saturday and they had decided to leave early Saturday
morning.
What a dilemma! How would I be able to see them
before they left?
Being a very committed and focused entrepreneur I
normally have my whole week mapped out in front of
me. I make the most of every moment and prioritise
well. This helps me achieve so much more in less time,
even working from home where there can be many
distractions.
With a big deadline fast approaching my natural
tendency is to stay focused Monday to Friday and
spend most of the weekends connecting with people
I love, having fun and resting. Because this helps me
balance my life, right?
No! That’s not always the case!
In that moment when my heart went “eek” I almost
laughed at myself!
What is entrepreneurship if I can’t be flexible with my
hours? Isn’t that one of the reasons I’m doing it, so I
can be free to choose where I go and when I want?
One of my highest value areas is family and there I
was so focused on my deadline that I was about to
miss seeing my boy for the last time for months!
I believe that balance is a feeling, not an idea
or concept.
The feeling of balance comes when we are creating
space for the things that are important to us and to do
this really well requires a lot of awareness on our part.
There are strategies and thought processes I have
identified that help me do this and they help me make
decisions like the one I made last week.
Have a structure that works for you – When you
know what is important to you and what you value, its
easy then to create a structure that works around that.
Its helps you map out your months, weeks and days
to allow time and space for what is important to you.
Having a map for my week that includes caring for
myself, and space for what is important to me means
that I feel in balance and in harmony with life.
Know your deadlines – This all begins with
knowing your outcomes and goals. When you know
this, then it becomes easy to integrate them into your
structure, still allowing space for what is important to
you. Always knowing what my goals and deadlines are
helps me prioritise really well and that means I feel
calm and in control of myself which helps me achieve
my goals with less stress.
Flexibility is key – Feeling balanced is about
consistently adjusting to the situations at hand. If you
have structure and have set your deadlines effectively
then it becomes easy to adjust when unforeseen
circumstances arise. This means you can adjust and
create space for things that are important to you
when the need presents itself. For me, because I had
prioritised well, I was able to take Friday afternoon
off, jump in my car and visit my son, this meant the
world to me.
Be honest with yourself – It’s easy as an
entrepreneur or business owner to distract yourself
with things that aren’t important and you may even
tell yourself they are important when they are not.
When you do this it can lead to last minute rushes,
chaos and a life that feels out of balance. Selfawareness
is key in this, be honest with yourself when
deciding to do something that isn’t in your plan for
the day and ask yourself “How important is this to my
life, my values and my goals?”
Hold yourself accountable – Often when the
unforeseen happens and things are rescheduled
to another day, they can keep getting put off. Its
important to hold yourself accountable and having
a good schedule and plan helps you do this. When
you have something planned into your schedule its so
much more difficult to put it off. That day before I
jumped in my car, I blocked off my Saturday to do
the work tasks I had originally planned for the Friday.
I held myself accountable and still met my deadline
with ease.
The above may sound simple and it is. The thing is
we often forget one of those strategies and wonder
why we feel unfulfilled or unbalanced. I initially forgot
to be flexible and imagine how I would have felt if
I had just continued blindly, I would have resented
having to work and felt upset that I missed my family.
When I realised this and adjusted it, I totally changed
how I felt. I had a wonderful afternoon visiting the
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satisfied and happy to work at the weekend …… and
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CityLife 68
Magazine

NO SHAME
AND NO
BLAME
WHEN YOUR
RELATIONSHIP
BREAKS
DOWN
SUZANNE HADLEY
There’s no shame and there’s no blame
either when parties separate. In an
ideal world separating couple would
recognise the relationship had nothing
left and could wish each other all the
best. It is sad reality that parties often
believe that the blame for the separation
should be allocated and hope to seek
vengeance in the family law process.
There are many misconceptions
about Family Law. One of those
misconceptions is that one party can
use the family law process to allocate
blame to the other party and that makes
a difference in a divorce, a property
settlement, spousal maintenance or in
parenting arrangements
Since the Family Law Act was enacted
in 1975 the family law system became a
“no blame” or “no fault” system, neither
party has to prove why the relationship
broke down. The previous system of
allocating blame required one party to
prove the fault of the other. There was
no dignity in the process and grievances
about the reason for the breakdown
were aired in the courtroom. Neither
party walked away with their dignity
intact and the process was distasteful.
The only basis for divorce in Australia
since the legislation was enacted in 1975
is irretrievable breakdown of marriage
evidenced by a period of separation for
12 months.
The no-fault principle extends also to
the wider areas of family law. Whether
one party’s spending habits were
excessive during the marriage, perhaps
an extravagant love of new clothes or
new fishing gear, or whether one party
was unfaithful or not is not a factor in
the issue of property division between
the parties. There may be circumstances
where fault or blame may be relevant
such as where one party has deliberately
wasted away a business, as in a famous
case, a husband failed to insure a fishing
vessel , the major asset of the parties,
which subsequently was lost at sea.
Court found his failure to insure was
waste of matrimonial asset. However
those cases are rare and outside of every
day conduct
There are circumstances where
domestic violence can make a difference
in a parenting matter with the children
being put at risk. In a property division
matter, domestic violence may have
some impact, if domestic violence has
reduced the income earning activities
of the victim spouse. This is a factor
the court may take into account when
considering property division.
The no blame no shame approach by the
court recognises that parties who come
to court are everyday human beings,
facing one of the most difficult times
of their adult life. The court recognises
the parties need expert assistance not
allocation of blame by raking over the
coals of a defunct relationship. The
court attempts to treat parties with
respect and preserve their dignity, not
use the court as a place for grievances
to be aired and particularly not as a
place for one spouse to complain at the
behaviour of the other
In parenting cases the court looks
at the best interests of the children
and in property the court looks at the
contributions of each party throughout
the marriage making adjustments for
future needs factors and striving for a
just and equitable division
As individual circumstances vary,
contact my office for specialist advice
for your situation
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CityLife 69 Magazine

THE “RC”
- ROYAL
COMMISSION
SCOTT BURNESS
Branch Principal & Wealth Manager
Yellow Brick Road Cairns
154-156 Mulgrave Road Westcourt
T 07 4040 2040
M 0402 073 375
F 07 4040 2070
E scott.burness@ybr.com.au
W www.ybr.com.au
The well-publicised “misconduct in
banking, superannuation and financial
services industry” first round of public
hearings has wrapped up and there
has been some horror stories involving
some of Australia’s biggest banks.
A 72-year-old widower with an
acquired brain injury granted a
$50,000 ANZ loan to funnel money
into an online dating scam.
A 30-year-old roofer with a gambling
addiction was granted multiple credit
card increases by the Commonwealth
Bank, even after confessing his problem
to a staff member.
A stay-at-home mum sold “junk”
insurance on her credit card, on which
she could never have claimed because
she did not meet strict employment
criteria.
A personal carer and Centrelink
recipient sold a second hand Ford
Focus with a Westpac loan, when the
fortnightly repayments would eat up
almost half her benefits.
The Australian mortgage industry
is a $1.7 Trillion market and the one
thing I’m sure of, not enough time was
allocated to these hearings!!
Out of the 2810 submissions
received, 70% related to Banking, 9%
Superannuation, General Insurance,
Intermediaries and 5% Financial
advice, as you can see “banking” is the
hot spot.
Some people I’ve spoken with say;
“Government get’s heavily involved
in industry there’s always a downside,
more red tape, more legal requirements
more everything, the cost gets passed
in one direction”.
Above horror stories clearly need to
stop, measures need to be put in place
so they don’t happen again, where’s
the middle ground, one things for
sure if it gets too hard to access funds
EVERYONE gets affected.
I’ve been in the financial sector for
quite a few years now and I’ve never
seen so many changes take place, the
past 18mths has been a blur. A number
of changes make no sense to me, my
advice, if you’re going to engage
someone within the financial services
industry look for someone with a lot of
experience.
An example of change that makes no
sense to me, in fact I loathe it; “Exit
Strategy”, the concept is great, the
blanket approach is appalling as it
negatively affects so many people,
especially in Regional Australia
(Cairns).
Basics; 30yr old applies for a Home
Loan, not a lot of assets, retirement
might be 65yrs of age, a 30yr loan
term is straight forward. 55yr old
similar asset position, a maximum 10
- 15yr term is likely, how do they afford
these huge repayments, can they even
obtain an approval, as their income
needs to be much higher.
If the 55yr old has other assets eg;
enough Super to pay out the home
loan at age 65, they may receive a 30yr
term, life gets in the way of many plans,
deforce, business failures, sickness…..
it’s a long list, what about these people,
don’t they deserve the same repayment
amount as the 30yr old.
As a discount lender refinancing is a
big part of what I do, the Exit Strategy
can play havoc in this situation as well.
Example; an “older person” wants to
switch their mortgage & debts to a
lower rate to save money, if it’s deemed
they don’t have enough assets they may
not even be offered the same loan term
they currently have, this is crazy - the
debt is there - let people obtain the
savings!!
If additional debt is requested sure
apply an Exit Strategy, if the refinance
is “dollar for dollar” it makes NO
SENSE, only winner here is the current
lender with higher rates. When the RC
finishes looking at this industry and
makes it’s recommendations, it’s my
hope the bureaucrats take a practical
approach, I wont hold my breath.
CityLife 70
Magazine

A “RE-BORE
FOR MEN”?
WHAT’S THAT?
Trans Urethral
Resection of
the Prostate
When men talk about having a “Rebore”
they are referring to an operation
on the prostate. The correct name
is a Trans Urethral Resection of the
Prostate or TURP.
The prostate is located at the opening of
the bladder like a donut and as men get
older the prostate gets bigger and may
squeeze on the pipe like the hole of the
donut getting smaller.
As it does that, it can cause symptoms
such as delayed starting, slow stream,
incomplete emptying, going more
frequently, dribbling at the finish, getting
up at night and sometimes incontinence.
The operation is usually carried out
under a general anaesthetic. The
central portion of the prostate which is
obstructing the man’s ability to urinate
properly is removed. This is like making
the hole of the donut bigger or taking
out an apple core.
It is carried out by passing an endoscopic
instrument down the penis. The tissue
removed is sent to Pathology to see
if there is any sign of prostate cancer.
Usually, the possibility of prostate
cancer has been excluded before the
procedure.
The TURP is an operation which
has been refined over the past 60
years and is still regarded as the “gold
standard” in prostate surgery. It has
been regularly carried out as a day
surgery case in Cairns over the past 21
years with patients returning home after
the procedure. This saves a significant
amount in costs particularly for patients
who do not have insurance and want
to pay for themselves. This is more
common with long waiting times in the
public hospital system.
Usually, most patients who have been
referred requiring this procedure are
seen at Cairns Urology within two
weeks of booking their appointment
for a consultation. The referring doctor
will receive a written report within 24
hours of the consultation. After that,
there is usually a two week wait for
the operation depending on what is
convenient for the patient. Patients can
be seen without referral but will not be
eligible for Medicare rebates.
Dr Neil Gordon
Urologist
Urological Surgeon at Cairns
Urology
M.B.B.S (Melb)
F.R.C.S (Glasg)F.R.C.S Ed
F.R.A.C.S., F.I.C.S
• The operation
is usually
carried out
under a general
anaesthetic.
• The tissue
removed is sent
to Pathology
to see if there
is any sign of
prostate cancer.
• This saves
a significant
amount in costs
particularly for
patients who
do not have
insurance and
want to pay for
themselves.
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Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
PO Box 7787
Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
P (07) 4041 0700
F (07) 4041 4007
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HEARING
SOLUTIONS
SO SMALL
ALL EXCUSES
DISAPPEAR!
JOANNA MAGEE
Joanna is an accredited ‘EAR’ with
the Royal Australian College of
General Practitioners (RACGP) and
is involved in educational seminars
for Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health
Professionals.
Having been a Hearing Specialist for
over three decades the most frequently
heard request from new clients is to
provide a solution that no one else is
aware exists.
Happily I am able to oblige and explain
that with todays’ tiny concealed in
the ear hearing devices that a hearing
loss is much more conspicuous than a
hearing device. Straining to hear, misunderstanding
conversation, missing
punchlines in jokes are all more
conspicuous than the discreet solutions
tucked away from sight and packed
with technology to enable wearers to
hear clearly in some very challenging
situations.
Client’s find they are more relaxed,
more confident and participate much
more in life’s activities when they can
hear well.
Our passion and commitment to
providing the best solution for our
clients is second to none and we often
launch products ahead of other clinics
in Australia. This month we are
launching the new IQ range of hearing
devices which not only enable speech
to be heard clearly but give much more
spatial awareness which assists clients in
determining where the sound they want
to hear is located.
New micro-processors are quad-core
meaning they have 4 tiny processors
with independent functions so speech
is enhanced and clear and background
noise and sudden loud noises are
attenuated.
Hearing is so precious and fragile that
it deserves the best attention we can
give it. The ear being referred to as the
‘pathway to the heart’ is so important
for those personal connections that as
human beings bring joy to our lives.
If you want to connect to your loved
ones via your mobile phone we have
solutions whereby you can hear the
conversation directly into your hearing
devices. Or maybe you want to Skype
with your grandchildren and hear
directly from the monitor, or perhaps
you don’t want to miss a word of your
favourite television show, we have the
solutions to enable you to engage and
connect directly with the sound source.
Whether you are a professional in need
of hearing patients quiet voices or a
famous performer in need of hearing
the lyrics of the songs you sing we can
help you.
With nothing to lose but your hearing
loss and everything to gain, book in for
a free hearing consultation to assess
your needs and explore the range of
options available to assist.
Our main clinic is at 125 Grafton
Street, Cairns with a new clinic at 3
Cook Street, Atherton. Visiting clinics
are at; Mareeba, Innisfail and Mission
Beach. For an appointment at any
location call us on 4041 7860.
A TINY HEARING AID THAT
CAN
DISAPPEAR?
CityLife 72
Magazine

Specialist
with a difference
Words by Janie Barton
LEVEL 2 CAIRNS CENTRAL PLAZA
58-62 MCLEOD STREET, CAIRNS CITY
WWW.DRPHOEBEHONG.COM.AU
PH: 4230 0030
Dr Phoebe Hong is not your average
specialist.
While she is a highly skilled
obstetrician, gynaecologist and
laparoscopic surgeon she is also
friendly, humorous and bubbly. And
that warm and welcoming nature is
further enhanced when you visit her in
her new premises in the heart of the
city.
Her practice’s new location, at
Cairns Central Plaza across from
Cairns Central Shopping Centre, is
welcoming, soothing and relaxing for
patients and their families. Equally
important, it is fitted with the lasted
equipment to ensure her patients get
the best possible care.
After graduating with a medical degree
from the University of Auckland in
2006, she began her specialist training
in obstetrics and gynaecology before
coming to Cairns in 2013 to work at
the Cairns Hospital. Not only did she
love her work, she thought Cairns was
a beautiful place to live.
“I just loved Cairns and I thought if
I’m going to stay here then I need to
bring something to the city,” she said.
So she moved south for two years
to complete a two-year fellowship
in advanced hysteroscopic and
laparoscopic surgeries. While training,
she was mentored by a number of
advanced gynaecology laparoscopic
surgeons, including Dr Alex Ades, who
is internationally recognised for his
experience in laparoscopic cerclage
(placement of cervical stitches through
keyhole surgery for women with weak
cervixes).
During this time, she was also a
facilitator at several GP courses and
the Basic Surgical Skill course for
Junior Obstetric and Gynaecology
Trainees. She was also awarded a
Covidien Scholarship and completed a
Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery
at the University of Adelaide.
She opened her private practice at
Flecker House when she returned
to Cairns and moved into her new
premises in December last year.
“There’s more continuous care when
you work in private practice,” she said.
“You get to build relationships, and
seeing patients’ health improve under
your care is very rewarding.
“I believe there is no one-size-fits-all
approach to medicine and surgery, as
we are all different. We all have unique
needs and priorities.”
While Dr Hong’s skills at
laparoscopic surgery, better known
as keyhole surgery, is perfect for
ovary and ovarian cyst removal and
hysterectomies, she is also high skilled
in pregnancy care and management,
including complicated pregnancies.
“I also get to deliver babies,” said
Dr Hong, who also speaks Chinese
Mandarin and Cantonese as well as
Japanese, which benefits those for
whom English is a second language.
“What more could you ask for?”
CityLife 73
Magazine

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Magazine

IT’S TIME
TO BUILD
YOUR
INVESTMENT
HOME
ROSLYN SMITH
Interest rates are at an all-time low and look
like staying that way for some time which
makes the prospect of building an investment
property very affordable.
With all the different things happening
around Cairns and the north recently; like
announcements for so many new projects
from residential to commercial to wind farms
and MSF Sugar Power Station; its having a
very positive effect on the region. This is great
for our economy but it also means that more
people will be moving to our area and will
need somewhere to live.
According to Heron Todd White’s latest
Cairns Watch last month’s vacancy rate for
housing was 1.7% and for units was 1.3%
resulting 1.5% overall, and they are calling
this a ‘stressed ‘market. This all improves the
future outlook for the Far North.
Their report also shows that both vacant land
and the purchase of existing homes are rising,
while our building approvals are fairly stable.
Our building approvals are less now than they
were in mid 2015 so to put it simply we are
not building enough rental properties to keep
up with demand.
Most rental agents want more properties to
rent so now could be the time to build that
investment home. Building a new home
means you can save on sales tax and there are
other incentives like depreciation so talk to
your financial advisor for more details.
Latest statistics around the volume of tourist
traffic at the airport indicate that we are in for
a bumper tourist season. We now have more
direct international flights with increases in
international passengers and domestic visitor’s
numbers are at an all-time high. Australians
are holidaying more within Australia as they
become aware of the value and safety of
domestic holiday destinations.
This means we are back on the affordable list
of holiday destinations and Cairns is near the
top of that list. This also leads to destinations
like Cairns becoming more popular for people
and their families to live in, whether it be short
term for work to cater for the new projects or
permanently for lifestyle changes.
Mortgages with interest rates below 4% are
currently being offered by many financial
institutions so have a chat to your own
financial institution or broker and see what
they can do for you. Then come in and we
can have a look at our investment packages for
homes, duplexes and units complexes or we
can tailor one to suit you.
We have Investment Packages in different
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BUILDING A NEW HOME IS A BIG THING
Building a new home is a big thing, a big
investment, a big responsibility. And it can be
a big reward! Understanding the process, and
being organized, are important and will help to
make your new home build a great experience.
Building your own home gives you the freedom
to enjoy a property that has been built especially
for you. It’s important to remember that with
all the excitement, that this project requires
close attention and careful consideration.
What are the key steps to building your dream
home?
CHOOSE A HOME DESIGN – there are
plenty of choices in terms of building a new
home including house and land packages,
project homes and custom homes. Every
option has its benefits, and some have more
compromises than others.
FIND THE LAND – it’s important to make
sure your home design will work with the land
you want to buy. Matching your new home to
the block of land can impact the cost of the
build.
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and agree to a firm timeline.
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laws and council requirements use a reputable
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such as HIA. Carefully review the contract
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so you can sign with confidence.
MONITOR THE BUILD – be involved in
every stage of the building process. It’s a good
idea to keep notes of important discussion
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If you follow these guidelines
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a positive experience and a
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Happy Building!
Russell Parnicott
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HIA (Housing Industry
Association Ltd)
5 Anderson Street,
Manunda
4041 2604
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