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CONTENTS MID-YEAR 8. Local News FROM THE EDITOR 13. Winter Special The leaves have officially fallen and the season of snuggles is here. This June, Sydney Observer is filled with creative 16. Yulefest ideas that will bring comfort and warmth to your homes, meals and hearts. 18. Profile This month, our Local News section has a special feature, SUPER where we showcase the stylish selection of restaurants at 20. Education The Mix at Chatswood Place. With exclusive offers for our readers, this will be your new favourite foodie hub (13). 24. Wahroonga Special Our Home and Garden section features tips and tricks on how to create a winter 29. Home & Garden wonderland (30), and we will also help you make a statement with your front entrance (32). 33. Seniors The Senior’s section will encourage you to sit down for your health with chair yoga Your bathroom heroes are coming to the rescue 38. Wellbeing (34), while our Health Corner has quick and easy ideas to make you feel fit and fabulous (36). SALEwith unrivalled choice and value on an incredible range of bathroomware, from tapware and toilets, to baths and basins, vanities, showers and more. 42. Food & Wine The Food and Wine section features one pot wonder winter meals and as always, Visit our Crows Nest gallery today. our What’s On section is filled with a variety of ideas and activities that will have 44. What’s On your weekend plans sorted (44). UP TO 48. Kids Corner So grab a hot chocolate, a cosy blanket and enjoy our June issue. % * 50. Clairvoyant Hannah 60OFF

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Willoughby City Council has been commended for its leadership in making it easier for local businesses to start and grow at the inaugural Small Business Friendly Councils New Lindfield Kids’ Photography Conference in Sydney. NSW Minister for Small Business Damien Tudehope Community Centre Competition Landfill Testing at said Willoughby City Council was one of 69 NSW councils to join business leaders, mayors and experts A new community centre in Lindfield has officially opened, Young Sydney snappers are invited to capture images and express Foxglove Oval Hornsby from across the country to plan and discuss strategies to thanks to local council. The Blair Wark VC Centre is the result their creativity for this year’s Little Sydney Lives photography stimulate local economies. of a partnership between the Defence Housing Association and competition and exhibition. Children from 3 to 11 years old are Testing of properties around Foxglove Oval has shown that the council and opened for bookings last month. Named after encouraged to get involved, with twenty finalists’ images to be none have been impacted by landfill gas. Like hundreds of Willoughby City Council was presented with a plaque to Ku-ring-gai’s First World War Victoria Cross recipient, Major selected and blown up into large-scale portraits. Closing date for parks across Australia, Foxglove was once a waste landfill recognise its commitment to the Small Business Friendly Blair Wark, the centre is suitable for hire for both corporate and entries is June 16. site. Landfill activities stopped nearly 40 years ago. Despite Councils initiative and Easy to do Business, a program that community events. the risk being low, as a precautionary measure council has allows small businesses to cut red tape and get established “Now in its 9th year, Little Sydney Lives has become conducted landfill gas testing inside nearby residences. more quickly. “The partnership between the Defence Housing Association and increasingly popular with our city’s young photographers. It is council has produced a brand-new facility for our community to also a wonderful opportunity to see the perspective of Sydney’s “This is excellent news and I would like to commend council’s “The Small Business Friendly Councils is a fantastic enjoy, and one that also recognises a true local hero,” said Mayor youngest residents, who showcase great enthusiasm and staff for the swift and decisive manner of their response. initiative that provides all NSW councils with information, Jennifer Anderson. originality in their photographs,” said Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Once these investigations have been carried out, council will workshops, networking opportunities and resources to undertake any remedial action required by the EPA,” Hornsby support local businesses,” Mr Tudehope said. Allan Avenue Park Concept Plan/KMC Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock said. Purr-fect Pet Owner ST IVES Gordon Library will be hosting free vet talks, demos and prizes for cat owners between 11 and 14 June. Aimed at educating SHOWGROUNDS cat lovers on responsible ownership, Vets from Thornleigh Mona Vale Road Veterinary Hospital will give talks at 10 am on Wednesday, 7th June - 10th June Thursday and Friday during the expo, discussing topics such as adjusting your cat to indoor living and how to prevent roaming. SHOW TIMES There will also be the chance to ask the vets specific questions Fri 7th June 7 pm about your pet and to win a lucky door prize after each talk. Sat 8th June 3 pm & 7 pm Sun 9th June 11 pm & 3 pm Mon 10th June 11 am Last Show

View of the proposed playground. Nominations Open ‘With a Touch of The Wild West’ Miniature Horses, dogs & clowns plus exciting circus acts and Western dancing. WILD WEST Fun & laughter for all ages. Construction for Nursing Awards PHONE BOOKINGS 0448 247 287 – 0448 CIRCUS Featuring Wheel of Death, Trapeze, Miniature Horses,(Just Under 2 Hours) ( dogs & clowns plus exciting circus acts. Boot scooting whipSALES AT THE ON SITE BOX OFFICE (Wed - Sun) at Turramurra Park To help celebrate the work of our nurses, nominations are now cracking fun and laughter for all ages. (10am-5pm) or BOOK ONLINE: www.webercircus.com open for the NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Allan Avenue Reserve in Turramurra will be the site of Ku-ring- Awards, closing on June 28. Our incredible nurses across NSW will • Tickets on sale 1 hour before each show. TICKET PRICES gai Council’s latest new park. Work on the new park began in be celebrated for their dedication and tireless work. NSW Chief • Cash sales only, no cheques or credit cards. B Reserve Chairs • On site box office open 10 am - 5 pm. Wed to Sun. Child $18.00 late May and is due for completion next summer. The new park Nursing and Midwifery Officer Jacqui Cross said nurses in public • All children pay ages 3-14 and to be accompanied Adult $28.00 is being built on land the council purchased as part of its Open hospitals across NSW are the backbone of the health system. by and adult. A Reserve Chairs Child $20.00 Space Acquisition Strategy. Features of the new park include a Online Bookings: www.weberscircus.com Adult $30.00 playground catering for a range of age groups and abilities; open “Nurses across NSW make a huge difference for their patients Phone Bookings: 9.00 am - 7.30 pm Ring Side Chairs Child $25.00 areas of lawn with shade trees for relaxing; picnic tables and and their families. You’d be challenged to find somebody who Adult $35.00 FOR ALL ENQUIRIES seating and an accessible pathway. The design for the new park hasn’t been impacted by nursing care themselves or by the care VIP Chairs 0448 247 287 / 0448 CIRCUS Child $32.00 has been shaped by community feedback, with local residents received by one of their loved ones. Nurses are at the frontline Adult $42.00 invited to comment on the design as part of further community and in very diverse settings. To all the nurses, thank you for the consultation in late 2017. huge contribution you make each and every day.” www.facebook.com/weberscircusspectacular

8 JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU 9 Local News Local News Ku-ring-gai Taming The Bear Pit Jonathan O’Dea, Member for Davidson

t is not every day you are physically their parliamentarians during Question Residents dragged into a new job, but it is a ritual Time. It is time to encourage more I when Parliament elects a new speaker. respectful behaviour. I experienced this unusual tradition when Parliament resumed last month and I was We also need to communicate more elected the 40th Speaker of the NSW effectively and engage more meaningfully have their say Legislative Assembly. with the community in a way that enhances democratic decisions. Potential Isabella Ross “Dragging” a Speaker to the chair new projects include allowing for references the sometimes life-threatening e-petitions from the public, boosting esidents within the Ku-ring-gai district have been peril Speakers historically faced in the Parliamentary education and outreach invited by council to have their say on local reform and British Parliament. If a Speaker went resources, as well as sensibly using citizen R development. In a bid to get the community involved, to the Monarch with unwelcome news juries on some controversial issues. residents can comment on council’s Delivery Program 2018 they would not always leave with their – 2021 and the Operational Plan 2019 – 2020. Both the head. Fortunately for me, there have been Like any other political system, program and plan include Ku-ring-gai Council’s strategies, improvements in the life expectancy of Mr O’Dea was ‘dragged’ by the Premier, democracy will never be perfect, but projects and services that they wish to foster over the next Speakers in the modern era. Gladys Berejiklian and by Planning and as Winston Churchill stated, “No one two years. Infrastructure renewal is a top priority according Open Space Minister Rob Stokes. Mr Stokes pretends that democracy is perfect to Mayor Jennifer Anderson. I share the Premier’s desire to implement and Mr O’Dea started parliament on the or all-wise. Indeed it has been said reforms to the NSW Parliament to make same day in 2007. that democracy is the worst form of “This council has a well-defined goal of major improvements Bradfield Solar it more responsive and accountable in Government except for all those other to local centres and other infrastructure. Some significant the modern world. People may take a pit”. However, it is truly embarrassing forms that have been tried from time to projects to benefit our community will be completed in the certain rebellious delight in having the and unacceptable to have visiting school time.” Nonetheless, we should always next two to three years.” Communities NSW Lower House known as the “bear children incredulous at the behaviour of strive to make our political system better. So, to have your say on important community matters, email Ku-ring-gai Council at [email protected] by June 12. Program Jonathan O’Dea Isabella Ross Member for Davidson inister for Families and Social Services and Federal Highlights of next year’s Operational Member for Bradfield, Paul Fletcher, recently As the local MP for the Davidson Plan include: M announced a new program. The Solar Communities electorate it is my pleasure Program aims to lower power bills for community groups to serve constituents and our • Lindfield Village Green. • Marian Street Theatre. in Bradfield. This $5 million initiative forms part of the community, including by: • Lindfield Village Hub. • St Ives Showground. Coalition Government’s $50 million investment in the • St Ives Village Green. • Duff and Allan Street Park. Energy Efficient Communities Program. The program will ● Representing your interests in NSW Parliament also contribute to reducing national emissions, as the specific ● Taking concerns directly to appropriate Ministers for grants will fund new solar PV, solar hot water and battery responses systems. ● Advising about rights and further action people can take ● Advocating for more resources for local groups and Specific funding for key capital Grants of up to $12,500 will be provided to St Paul's Anglican communities Church in Wahroonga, Wahroonga Rugby Club and St projects and programs includes: ● Organising congratulatory messages e.g. for 50th/60th Matthew's Anglican Church in West Pymble. wedding anniversaries and 90th/100th birthdays • $23.3 million for the Lindfield Village Green project and upgrades to local centres. “We know that community groups struggle under the weight Please visit my website www.jonathanodea.com.au • $13.3 million for upgrades to sports fields, parks of high-power prices. That’s why we’re taking strong steps to to provide feedback and access links to my latest and playgrounds. ensure they get the practical support that they need to reduce speeches and media releases. • $11.3 million for roads and footpaths. their energy use without reducing productivity,” Mr Fletcher Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.odea • $2.6 million for the natural environment. said. • $3.2 million to improve community buildings. • $900,000 for drainage. The Australian Energy Council’s 2019 Solar Report showed Phone: 9880 7400 Fax: 9880 7488 that 2018 was a record-breaking year for Australian solar Email: [email protected] rates. Residential installation rates increased significantly by www.jonathanodea.com.au at least 20% compared to the previous year. This equates to Authorised by Jonathan O’Dea MP using parliamentary entitlements approximately 2 million installations nation-wide.

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Community Art Exhibition rt submissions are open for Link expanded to include Ryde last year Housing’s annual art exhibition and will do the same again this year North Sydney A taking place this August and as the exhibition continues to grow September 2019. Artworks will be displayed across Sydney. Thank you to the local Community Centre for free across professional galleries and councils - City of Ryde, North Sydney, community spaces in North Sydney, Hornsby Shire and Northern Beaches When: Thursday 15th - Tuesday 20th Hornsby Shire and Northern Beaches. - for supporting the exhibition and August 2019, 10 am - 6 pm inter is the perfect time for North Shore locals to get excited to explore the latest foodie hub in town! The Mix helping to raise awareness about the Opening night: Friday 16 August The annual exhibition was founded to need for safe and affordable housing,” from 2019, 6 pm - 8 pm at Chatswood Place is recently opened, boasting a myriad of delicious eateries with beautiful aesthetic interiors highlight the importance of safe and secure commented Andrew McAnulty, CEO of W that cater to all of the winter essentials. The stellar line up includes Chat Thai, Shuk Café, Kellys Bar and Grill, housing and to illustrate how a home can Link Housing. Eat Fuh, Ramen Zundo, Fishbowl, Saikyo and Albert & Moore. Convenience has not been forgotten, with ALDI transform lives. The exhibition also aims to Hornsby Wallarobba Supermarket and over 200 onsite customer car parks accessible from Oscar Street. Whether you are after coffee with raise awareness about the lack of affordable Now in its 35th year, Link Housing the girls, lunch with business colleagues or dinner with the family, there is something to suit everyone. So, get to housing in Sydney. In line with this, Link is one of the oldest not-for-profit Art Space Housing asks for the artists to reflect the community housing providers in NSW. know the places within The Mix and plan your next visit to warm up this winter. theme of ‘No Place Like Home’ in their work. It is committed to enhancing the lives of When: Thursday 22nd - Saturday 24th the most vulnerable in our community August 2019 “We are so pleased that the exhibition through the supply of affordable, social Opening night: Thursday 22 August is going from strength to strength. We and specialist disability (NDIS) housing. 2019, 6 pm - 8 pm Alfresco and casual dining with all of the essentials to stay Volunteers Recognised for warm and cozy this winter. Commitment to Community Lewis Godwin

he City of Ryde Volunteer Phillip Brown received the Highly Recognition Awards acknowledged Commended award for his work T the effort of volunteers towards furthering Ryde’s Neighbourhood Watch. uplifting and enriching their community. With the time, community knowledge chatswoodplace and skills Mr Brown has contributed, the Among those honoured was singer and program has grown to one of the biggest www.chatswoodplace.com.au performer Joey Chan, who was named Neighbourhood Watch programs in NSW. the 2019 Volunteer of the Year. The award recognises her contribution to a number of Isabella Wilks was awarded the 2019 AVE local community events, such as the City of Young Volunteer of the Year award for her The group stand proudly with their awards as 260 VICTORIA AVE IA TOR Ryde’s Lunar New Year Festival, the Chinese work with Sydney Community Services. their achievements have been recognised. CHATSWOOD VIC BREAKFAST, OS Citizens Club Day celebrations and the Mid- Ms Wilks has assisted with residents C A R

Autumn Festival concert. This is on top of Ms living with a disability, helping them The 2019 Group Volunteer of the Year LUNCH OR STRE Chan’s eight years’ working for Eastwood’s achieve an independent life. She also helps award went to the North Ryde Community E T OVER 200 AVE Chinese Senior Citizens Club, organising and find projects for clients to partake in and Aid Linen Group, who provide clean linen RT staging a number of activities to help reduce writes regular newsletters documenting to those in need and assist clients with DINNER PARKING SPACES ALBE social isolation among members. their individual achievements. other issues they may have at home.

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Kellys Bar & Grill Shuk Chatswood Fishbowl Fresh City Get in my belly! If you’ve got a hunger Throne of Flowers Stock up on fresh produce from Fresh that needs to be tamed this winter, Kellys Breakfast is the most important meal of Japanese inspired salad bar, Fishbowl City Fresh Fruit and Vegetables this Bar and Grill serve some of the tastiest and the day and we can’t resist the Shakshuka has taken Sydney by storm! Their stores Throne of Flowers have an eye-catching and winter. You’ll find the perfect ingredients largest portions of ribs we have ever seen. from Shuk Chatswood! Willoughby Albert & Moore focus on premium, sustainably sourced colourful range of flowers. Their passion and for winter soups, all at affordable prices. Choose from pork, lamb or beef ribs, flame and Ku-ring-gai locals can now enjoy ingredients, which means they are making attention to detail will ensure they take every Fresh oranges will help to keep those grilled in their house-made basting and the melting pot of Middle Eastern and Albert & Moore is your local eatery, serving fine food casual, quick and accessible. The care in coordinating your next arrangement. winter sniffles away too. Citrus fruits served with your choice of chips, rice, baked Mediterranean cuisine at The Mix at wholesome, nutritional and tasty food, best part? Fishbowl is located right here at So, why not spoil someone special with the are not only tasty but contain high levels potato, veggies or salad. Chatswood Place. The best part is, they perfect for Winter. Stop by for a freshly The Mix at Chatswood Place. freshest blooms from The Mix. of Vitamin C which can shorten the have recently installed ceiling heaters squeezed fruit & vege cold-pressed juice, a duration of colds. Plus, during winter (June to August to keep you toasty and warm during the Single Origin Coffee roasted in Botany or To help you warm up this winter, Miso Open 9 am to 6 pm. 2019), you’ll receive a FREE dessert cooler months. try their gluten free and paleo options. soup is on the menu and it’s free if you Open 7 days, 9 am to 6 pm with every adult portion of ribs bring your own cup during the month and until 8 pm Thursdays. purchased. This offer is exclusive to their Open 7 days, 6:30 am to 4:30 pm. Open 7 days, 7 am to 6 pm, Saturday of June! For something more substantial restaurant at The Mix at Chatswood Place and Sunday until 5 pm. we can’t go past their warm Miso Glazed and is not valid with any other offer. Eggplant, warm Beef Brisket or the cooked Salmon fillets. Get hooked on To claim your free dessert, mention these warming dishes this winter. “winter warmers” to the waiter when ordering your ribs. Open 7 days, 11 am to 9 pm.

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ALDI at The Mix at Chatswood Place are now stocking ALDI Liquor. We Moe & Co can’t think of a better time than winter Ramen Zundo to enjoy one of their award-winning Winter months call for a new look and the reds, can you? With Ramen Zundo now open at The Mix Eat Fuh team at Moe & Co Chatswood have you at Chatswood Place, a piping hot bowl covered with 50% off any service from Open 7 days, 8:30 am to 8 pm and until of their signature Sapporo Ramen is sure Nothing says winter warmer more 1 June to 1 July 2019*. Think warm, 9 pm Thursdays. Chat Thai to give you those warm and fuzzy winter than a hearty bowl of pho broth with cinnamon, chestnut, chocolate and caramel feels. Sourcing their noodles and sauces soft fluffy noodles and an abundance Saikyo tones or why not try an ombre style. They Chat Thai’s rich and creamy Khao Soi straight from Hokkaido, Ramen Zundo is of fresh herbs. Eat Fuh has recently also offer Keratin Treatments to keep your will keep you warm this winter. (Khao the first restaurant in Sydney specialising opened at The Mix at Chatswood Place. Lunches do not have to be boring this hair healthy throughout the season. For Soi - Egg noodles and braised chicken in Japan’s renowned ‘Sapporo’ style If you have visited their other stores, winter. Saikyo have you covered with an expert barber or hairdresser, with no in a Northern region coconut curry with Ramen. Make sure to try their favourite you’ll know that they are passionate steaming hot Bento Boxes. Dine in appointments necessary, see the team at smoked chilli oil). Sapporo Miso Ramen next time you are about providing customers with or takeaway and enjoy your favourite Moe & Co Chatswood. at Chatswood. an enjoyable and satisfying dining sushi rolls, sashimi or tempura. You can You can find Chat Thai now open at The experience. Not only is their food also order party platters to celebrate Open 7 days, 9 am to 6 pm, Mix at Chatswood Place. Sunday to Wednesday 11:30 am to comforting, their décor is a lush escape any occasion. Thursdays until 8 pm. 260 VICTORIA AVENUE, CHATSWOOD, NSW 2067 3 pm and 4:30 pm to 8 pm, Thursday to from the busy streets of Chatswood. www.chatswoodplace.com.au Open 7 days, 11 am to 4 pm Sunday 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and Monday to Sunday 9 am to 7 pm, *This offer is exclusive to the Chatswood store when @chatswoodplace and 5 pm to 10 pm. 4:30 pm to 9 pm. Open from 11 am to 9 pm. Thursday 9 am to 8 pm. mentioning Sydney Observer.

14 JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU 15 Yulefest The Magic of the Mountains Photos: Brigitte Grant Photography ulefest in the Blue The decadent Yulefest theme will Mountains offers continue with degustation dinners Y the European-style each Saturday throughout July, atmosphere people associate with special winter flavours in the with Christmas – a chilly Wintergarden Restaurant at the landscape outside and coziness Hydro Majestic and the historic inside with roaring fires, hot Darley’s Restaurant on the food and drinks, traditional Lilianfels property. decorations and festive music, but without the stress and frosty June 22: Relish the romance and relatives. Sometimes there’s nostalgia of Austria’s operatic even snow. golden age led by Opera Australia, Oper Köln, Opéra Comique & This Yulefest in the Blue Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris and Mountains enjoy the enchantment of English National Opera tenor Brad Cooper opera performed within a legendary against the magnificent Megalong Valley party palace, fine dining, the intimacy of backdrop. The performance will be matched crackling fireplaces and the possibility of with a five-course degustation dinner. snow-dusted landscapes. Bookings: (02) 4782 6885.

Indulge in a traditional high tea repose July 20: One of Australia’s favourite adopted featuring nostalgic Yulefest flavours sons, Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) will celebrate such as ginger, cranberry and roast pork with a special performance at the Hydro in the elegant Wintergarden Restaurant Majestic, 30 years since he stepped off the bus overlooking the spectacular Megalong with his band and set off on a chart-topping Valley from June 29 and throughout July. 15-album career

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Justine’s cooking style is “The first book was a reflection of her work on important for me to Everyday Gourmet, where showcase the recipes that she showcases the power I grew up with, things my Culinary Queen of simple ingredients and grandmother used to make, how to transform them into my mother, still simple delicious meals. things but there were old school French dishes that “I used to say my cooking is are out of fashion. The French, but it’s not. That’s second one was simpler, but what I was brought up with. this one goes even further That’s what I love and that’s than that. It’s all about using what I know how to do with pantry staples.” Justine my eyes closed, but for me, finding after MasterChef, “So, I’ll give you an there is a market of people example, a lamb moussaka out there that want to know is quite easy to do, but I how to cook simple food resisted from using lamb and how to get the basics and used tuna as the protein SchofieldHannah Prasad right. How to make mashed in it. I mean, some people potatoes, how to poach eggs, might go, ‘why would you how to make an omelette, use tuna,’ but I wanted how to make simple sauces “It’s as simple as I to reiterate trying to use and how to grill steaks. I’m as much from the pantry, happy to be that person to just love eating and I freezer and fridge and only reiterate over and over again going to the supermarket how to poach eggs. I don’t to remember that you only care if someone says, ‘oh, love cooking.” Jeremy Simons need to get zucchini and you’re doing that again,’ eggplant, and then the rest because if there’s just one you should be able to have person that goes, ‘wow, today ‘The Weeknight Cookbook’ aims to fuel in your pantry. So it’s really I poached eggs the way Justine said and it the fire for cooking that can be lost in that challenge of resisting and going, ‘no, worked,’ that’s my job done.” some households. With busy lives, it is no what can I do with things I have in my surprise we turn to apps for quick meals pantry and freezer.’ I really got my fridge, “There’s definitely a purpose behind the or head to the nearest takeaway option. freezer and pantry stocked up and tried simplicity of things. I think for a long time Justine’s book is a comforting and warm not to go to the supermarket as much as I I sort of resisted it because I thought, ‘oh, journal of recipes on how to make the most could. Apart from fresh veggies and fruit.” it’s too simple, no one’s going to take me of the ingredients in your pantry, fridge and seriously.’ But not now, I think after doing freezer. It’s about planning and preparing To keep up to date with Justine follow her on Everyday Gourmet for nine years and good quality produce and realigning with Instagram @justineschofield and catch her bringing out my third book which really states the joy of the process and nourishment you cooking up a storm on Everyday Gourmet the simplicity of cooking weeknight dinners.” are feeding your body. with Justine Schofield.

Justine shows her love by cooking The Weeknight Cookbook by Justine for her family and friends. Schofield, Published by Plum, RRP $34.99, Photography by Jeremy Simons

Rob Palmer ustine Schofield is the culinary queen Justine has loved the art of cooking since ingredients, put them together and make the How to make the most of pantry staples who showcases the beauty behind she was a child. Influenced by the magic most delicious things. I find memories so simple ingredients. From her days her mum would create, the memories those important and I cherish them quite a lot, to 1. Having a form of protein in your freezer is not a bad thing. It’s a convenient J and quick way to make versatile meals. on MasterChef to hosting her own show, meals hold are an important and unforgettable keep the heritage alive.” Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield, her reminder of her passion. 2. You don’t always have to go with a starch like a potato, pasta or rice. Pulses fuss-free cooking style has won her a legion “I think that’s where my main inspiration such as lentils, are a wonderful substitute and create a great meal. of fans as she creates delicious meals out “I always come back to mum. She was comes from and you know, it’s as simple of ordinary ingredients. With the release of my biggest influencer when it comes to as I just love eating and I love cooking. I 3. Flavour bombs. Making the effort to go to an Asian grocer for example, and her third book, ‘The Weeknight Cookbook’, food. As a child, I used to always be in show people I love them by cooking for finding black vinegar, miso paste and Korean chilli paste. All these items an ode to pantry, freezer and fridge staples, the kitchen watching her cook and would them. I’ve always been like that. For me, have a long shelf life but can transform a dish. Sydney Observer spoke to Justine, who always be amazed. I’d always be drawn if I cook for you, I must love you. I enjoy 4. Eggs are eggcellent. Though this sounds obvious, there are 1000 ways to use vibrantly shared where her love for cooking back to the kitchen and sitting on the bench the whole theatre of cooking something eggs. They aren’t just for breakfast. stems from, her cooking style and the beauty and watching her cook. I always thought it from scratch and sitting down and of simplicity. was so incredible that she could use a few enjoying it with friends.”

18 JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU 19 Education Education Premier’s Sporting Challenge Nurturing a Rhythm

Education NSW ntering its 12th year, the Premier’s Sporting Challenge has kicked E off. Staff are being encouraged to of Giving at School join school students in the state-wide Russell Bailey, Headmaster Redeemer Baptist School fitness challenge. The NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge is an annual chool students around Australia students will be performing a musical can be transformative, opening the eyes program which encourages students have just finished NAPLAN adaptation of Bridge to Terabithia. This of our students to see the needs of others and Education Department staff to be S tests. For three years in a row, my rhythm of entertainment brings joy to the and getting them personally involved physically active during the colder school has received commendation from whole school community. in helpful solutions. This year, one of months of the year. ACARA stating that our students have, our Gala Day student leaders – Pariselle “demonstrated substantially above average There is another rhythm in my school Hughes – was proclaimed the Parramatta More than 400,000 young students gain” – a credit to the students and their that is also powerful – the Annual Gala Young Citizen of the Year. She was one of and 10,000 staff took part in the 2018 teachers. There is an academic rhythm at Day program with its fun, carnival thirty-four Redeemer students to receive challenge, the largest uptake in the school that encourages development in atmosphere on the school oval, where a certificate from the NSW Premier in her history of the challenge. The program skills, knowledge and understanding. Year 10 leads the school in a charitable Volunteer Recognition Program. aims to support participation in project to assist Indigenous communities. physical activity and promote health Other rhythms of life at school are This year, our students will garner What if, in addition to other habits and wellbeing. Employees across the also powerful. There is the rhythm of the support of volunteer tradesmen nurtured in the rhythms of school life, department will be involved, with individual and team sports that give and use the funds raised to finish the there were also regular opportunities to 20 teams captained by senior opportunities for teamwork and promote Oasis Ministries Centre for Aboriginal personally respond with creative solutions departmental leaders. Play ball: Secretary Mark Scott takes on Rydalmere East Public School healthy lifestyles. Another rhythm in communities in Boggabilla. to genuine human needs outside the students in a game of soccer. many schools is the annual school drama school community? Perhaps parents and Reigning team champion Secretary or musical presentation. A creditable To adapt the lyrics of an old pop song, teachers could join together with students Mark Scott encouraged students and “To me, a great place to work includes also allows me to promote that to others. performance takes months of detailed The Rhythm of Life at School is a to popularise a new school rhythm, staff to “put your best foot forward, the opportunity to have a little fun, do I look forward to the challenge ahead and preparation as students grow in creativity Powerful Thing. I believe that habituating #LoveYourNeighbour. Wouldn’t that be a many, many times”. something that benefits my health and seeing you all pacing around the place.” and confidence. This month at my school, a rhythm of charitable giving at school powerful thing?

REDEEMER BAPTIST SCHOOL Talented Student Makes a Splash a ministry of Redeemer Baptist Church Isabella Ross “Committed to a Christian Worldview in Education”

icking down doors and barriers is talented student Brooke King, K-12 Christian School situated in a magnificent heritage precinct at North Parramatta who is hearing impaired. The > BHP Billiton Science & Engineering Awards semi-finalists (6), 2019 K > STANSW K-2 Budding Young Scientist of the Year, 2018 14-year-old is the youngest athlete > Parramatta City Council Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year, 2019 selected for the Australian team at > Western Sydney VET in Schools Student of the Year, 2018 the 2019 World Deaf Swimming > 1st, Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards, 2018 Championships. A testament to > ICAS Medal, Mathematics, 2018 her ability, Brooke has previously > CIS Athletics Bronze Medal, 2018 represented her school at the NSW Combined High School championships. You are invited to our

Held in Brazil this August, the championship is one of two elite level GALA DAY competitions for deaf and hard of Saturday, 22ⁿ� June, 2019: 11am – 3pm hearing athletes. Hearing impairment for �ckets + details, see www.redeemer.nsw.edu.au is unfortunately not classified as an late May, where she was among 86 “She’s worked incredibly hard,” remarked eligible category for the Paralympics. recipients of the Harding Miller her school principal Jennifer Parrett, Education Foundation Scholarship. revealing the school community was Brooke’s determination and The scholarship provides practical looking forward to seeing Brooke compete conscientious behaviour was support to lift educational outcomes in Brazil. Her passion for swimming isn’t Supporting projects in remote and regional Indigenous communites acknowledged at the Public and career aspirations of high just competitive, with her ambition to study Education Foundation Awards in potential girls. marine biology after high school. ENROLMENT 2 Masons Drive Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 9630 6311 ENQUIRIES North Parramatta NSW 2151 Web: www.redeemer.nsw.edu.au Fax: (02) 9683 5338

20 JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU 21 Education Education Sky’s the Limit at Glenaeon Learning 7-year-old Glenaeon Rudolf without doubt the importance of music Steiner School student and Middle education and at Glenaeon we take this 1 Cove resident, Sky Boe has won seriously. Right up to Year 12, every Festival the Gordon Waterhouse Scholarship student sings in a choir regardless of their competition run by the Chatswood Rotary HSC elective subjects and all students Students, guided by their teacher, prepare to exhibit a virtual reality simulation Club, which was held at the Zenith learn an instrument until Year 9. It is at the Learning Festival. Theatre in Chatswood. Boe competed very exciting for us as a small school Success against nominees from six other schools. to be fostering musicians such as Sky and Natasha who perform at such a high he Anglican girls school Roseville “It was a delight and privilege to could return to school and experience the The vocalist sang three songs ‘Sunday in standard. We are very proud of them.” College hosted another highly welcome visitors to our campus for a calibre of learning that our Roseville girls the Park with George’ by Sondheim, ‘La T successful Learning Festival for fun and engaging afternoon to connect enjoy every day,” she says. “At Roseville Vie en Rose’ by Edith Piaf and Louiguy Head of School, Andrew Hill said, hundreds of visitors at its campus in with the learning and efforts of our College, each girl truly matters - in her and ‘Will there really be a morning’ by “Music is an integral part of the Bancroft Avenue. students,” says Principal Ms Deb learning and her wellbeing.” Ricky Gordon with words by Emily Glenaeon curriculum at all age levels. Magill, who added that the program Dickinson to win the competition and take From the fluid, heartfelt singing and The Festival celebrates “Learning for included a wide variety of exhibitions, home the $2,000 prize. movement of early childhood to the Purpose” by girls in Kindergarten to recitals, performances, demonstrations, conscious discipline of more formal Year 12, with more than one hundred workshops and presentations across Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School student music tuition, music is a core component different displays and activities on the five precincts of learning: STEAM Natasha Petit, who won the competition of Steiner education.” afternoon’s program. The Festival is (Science, Technology, Engineering, in 2018, returned to provide entertainment hosted by students and their teachers, Arts and Mathematics), the Humanities whilst the judges made their decision. “Music deeply nurtures the physical, who are excited to show visitors, and Social Sciences, the Performing The violinist performed Café 1930 from emotional, mental and spiritual aspects including family, friends and fellow Arts, Sports and Wellbeing, and the L’Histoire du Tango by Piazzolla. of the growing child. It enriches the students, what they are doing at Junior School. learning process of each individual, Roseville College each day, and to Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, which enlivens the family home, enhances the demonstrate the reason and purpose “Each year, our staff report countless Year 6 students presented Passion Projects has won the competition for two years atmosphere of the classroom and draws behind it. comments from adults who wish they based on an area of personal interest. in a row now, has a very strong musical together the whole school community. education program. Acquiring the skills and tools for artistic expression offers an opportunity to Head of Department (Music) Mr Christian explore and experience the highest 2019 Year 12 Student Sky Boe wins the Gordon Lillicrap said, “Studies have shown qualities of what it is to be human.” Waterhouse Scholarship competition. Heritage Site Turned Educational Facility

Meriden ne of Strathfield’s and the Senior School Campus TERM 3 heritage-listed sites, for Years 7 to 12. O Lingwood House, has 22 July - 21 September been restored and renovated “Meriden is proud to have been to become a state-of-the-art part of the social and educational TERM 4 educational facility for four fabric of Strathfield. The fact 14 October - 14 December to six-year-old children. The that we care for buildings like campus was officially opened Lingwood House means they recently by renowned children’s remain part of the living history BOOKINGS OPEN entertainer, Mrs Naomi Young of the area. Lingwood Campus (“Nay Nay”). The upgrade provides a nurturing introduction 11 JUNE current students 24 JUNE new students showcases the original features to formal schooling. The KU-RING-GAI ART CENTRE of the 1880s-era building, as specially-designed classrooms, 02 9424 0310 well as the latest innovations dedicated library, covered Science Semester 2, 2019 kmc.nsw.gov.au/artcentre in environmental, architectural Children's performer Nay Nay entertaining the kids. and Art spaces and outdoor play [email protected] and educational design selected areas help foster curiosity and @kuringgaiartcentre to meet the developmental needs of Pre- School for Girls, which are all adjacent enthusiasm for learning and make the Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. to each other along Margaret Street, site a safe and stimulating place in which Bancroft Park 3 Recreation Ave, Roseville Strathfield. Each campus is purpose- students can begin to learn and grow in the Clockwise from top: ‘Chrysanthemums and Hydrangeas’, solarplate intaglio and relief print, Susan Baran (tutor); ‘Among the Columns’, The Lingwood Campus is one of three built for the age of its students, the school environment,” Meriden Principal, oil on linen, Kevin McKay (tutor); ‘example of sketching in clay’, campuses of Meriden, An Anglican Junior School Campus for Years 1 to 6 Dr Julie Greenhalgh said. Assaf Carmeli (tutor); ‘Nolwazi’, watercolour, Dee Jackson (tutor)

22 JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU 23 Wahroonga Special Wahroonga Special Happy Birthday to the Bush School Tanya Sandoe

ahroonga Public School stands proudly among the Blue Gum High Forest at Wahroonga and is known locally as the ‘Bush School’. Celebrating 75 years Wof outstanding education in 2019, the school is recognised on Sydney’s North Shore for its future-focussed opportunities for students, its warm, welcoming nature and unique bushland setting.

New Principal Mrs Alison Filipic has been excited to join the team this term. “It’s wonderful to be part of a school that respects its culture, tradition and history while also providing opportunities for students that set them up for a lifetime love of learning,” she says. Opening day of the With a focus on wellbeing encompassing the social and emotional Wahroonga Public aspects as well as the cognitive and physical needs of children, School swimming there is something for everyone at Wahroonga. Boasting lunchtime pool, on 18th clubs as diverse as bush building, chess, debating, dance, robotics, October, 1958, and sport, ukulele and drama, students in Kindergarten to Year 6 Local MP Alister have plenty of opportunities outside the classroom to develop Henskens SC their interests and learn to work and grow together. Inside the visiting the school classroom, students are encouraged to set personal learning goals, for its 75th birthday use creative and critical thinking and reflect on their learning. celebrations.

Perhaps uniquely among public schools, Wahroonga Public School boasts two swimming pools, which are used in the warmer months for student swimming lessons. The pools reflect the ongoing strength of the school’s Parents and Citizen’s Association – not only did the P&C raise the funds for the pools but parents were hands-on in designing and building the structures way back in A history of Our Home 1958. The pools have been used ever since. Tita Smith Native birds like Kookaburras and brush turkeys are regular visitors to the school grounds, so it’s appropriate the school mascot is Kooki the round 200 million the next era of the district’s Kookaburra. Kooki encourages students to embody the school values: years ago, as trade. He left his local legacy Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be an Active and Engaged Learner. early as dinosaurs engraved behind in the sites Aroamed and wandered bearing his name. But it With an exemplary band program that regularly wins awards at music through each corner of was in 1890 when the North festivals across Sydney, choirs that are invited to perform year after Sydney’s borders, magma Shore railway came to town year at the Opera House, Sydney Town Hall and the coveted Schools rose up through the skin that the municipal began to Spectacular, an activity-packed Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care Wahroonga of the earth, spilling and shape, as it is now known. program and a staff team of dedicated teachers, Wahroonga Public exploding, as rocks crunched School is a hive of activity beyond its quiet bushland setting. Public School and fused together. Today, in The dense vegetation and Aiming higher for 75 years the picturesque location of abundance of flora and You’re invited to come on a school tour. Contact Wahroonga ‘Ad summa’, the motto of Wahroonga Public School, Wahroonga, soccer players fauna that sets Ku-ring- Public School on 9489 3086 or check our website, has been inspiring students to aim higher since 1944. now fill the landscape where gai apart from the cement wahroonga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ for more information. The Bush School is where future-focussed learning dinosaurs were once painted, surrounds of the inner city, meets inclusivity and opportunity in a welcoming, as the imprint of diatreme became prime real estate BATTLE OF THE BANDS bushland environment. Discover for yourself our band volcanic rock remains embedded in be colonised and provided with its first for wealthy businessmen seeking program, our on-site swimming pools, our state-of- the art library and our nurturing classrooms. Open to the earth’s crusts beneath Brown’s industry by Thomas Hyndes, a convict spacious residential blocks to turn into On Sunday 16 June Wahroonga Public School will be hosting students in Kindergarten to Year 6. playing field. – turned wealthy landowner – who was investments. The early architectural the Wahroonga Music Festival, where more than 50 bands granted 2000 acres of mine timber, to greats of Australia, such as Harry featuring over 2000 students from neighbouring schools Call the school to book a tour today But long before Saturday sports-drop supply throughout the colony of New Seidler, also found a place to harvest are expected to participate alongside our own home-grown Phone 9489 3086. offs began, the Aboriginal people of South Wales. their niche. Behind the heritage houses, musicians. The Bush School will showcase all its bands that day, www.wahroonga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au 71 Burns road, Wahroonga nSW 2076 the Darug and the Guringai clans – generous gardens, and softs slopes that from Beginner, Junior, Intermediate and Concert Band. It’s a who give Ku-ring-gai its name – lived A year before Hyndes’ death in 1855, now adorn Wahroonga, an Aboriginal massive day in our school calendar and one not to be missed! off the land for thousands of years, John Brown, another sawyer, acquired word meaning ‘our home’, has a rich calling this region home. It wouldn’t his land – replacing the timber – torn history that created the community we Also coming up, is our Spring Fair on Saturday 7 September. be until 1822 that Wahroonga would fields with orchards, and triggering live in today.

24 JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU 25 Wahroonga Special Wahroonga Special The Stars of Wahroonga Ellyse Perry Tita Smith Famous dual international footballer and cricketer, Ellyse Perry, was born and raised in Wahroonga. She attended Beecroft he affluent area of Wahroonga and its fields, and drawn in others to reside amongst the Public School then Pymble Ladies’ College before becoming a suburban charm has offered a prized picturesque nature later in life. Here are a few of sports star. Her achievements include claiming the title of the youngest Australian to play international cricket in 2007 at age T environment for stars to flourish. It has the famous inhabitants that have also once called 17, while playing against New Zealand in the Rose Bowl series. raised talented athletes and artists, across various Wahroonga home.

redbull.com Hugh Jackman Famous Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman was born on the 12th of October 1968. After attending Pymble Public School, he went on to Knox Grammar School, Halse Rogers Arnott where he would be the star of the 1985 production of My Fair Lady, and become school captain the following year in 1986. Youngest son of Arnott’s biscuits founder William Arnott, and later chairman, Halse Rogers Arnott, took residence in Wahroonga in later life. A Medical practitioner, Arnott It was not until he had already completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications was born in Newcastle before moving to Hunters Hill in the 1870s where he raised his that he decided to pursue his interest in acting, which took him to Perth’s five children with wife Alice Johns. During the 1940s, Arnott relocated to Wahroonga, prestigious acting school, the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts where he had a new family home built at 70-74 Burns Road, designed by architect William (WAAPA). Although Jackman’s childhood in Wahroonga was plagued by the Richardson. Upon his father’s death in 1947, he became the chairman of Arnott’s until he departure of his mother to the UK after his parents’ separation when he was 8 years passed away in 1961. The house remains a landmark property of Wahroonga today. old, his relationship with Knox Grammar has remained strong. He visited and watched the drama students perform in 2012, and donated his blazer to the school, where he is highly lauded as a Knox alumnus. Today, Jackman resides in New York with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their two children Oscar and Ava. ister eses Adam Garcia State Member for Ku-ring-gai “It is my pleasure to Coyote Ugly heartthrob, Adam Garcia, is another be able to serve our Wahroonga local. He also attended Knox Grammar community as the School, like Hugh Jackman, before using his talents Cutting Edge Member for in acting, singing, and dancing to take him onto the TAILORING AND ALTERATIONS Ku-ring-gai in the Hollywood scene. He stars in noteworthy films Bootmen Quality Professional Tailoring NSW Parliament. If you ever have a (2000) and Riding in Cars with Boys (2001). These days problem, please do Garcia continues to perform in musicals, now residing in not hesitate to contact London with his wife Nathalia and daughter Arya. Ladies and Gentlemens’ me and I will do my best to help you.” School Uniforms

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26 JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU 27 Profile Home & Garden Wahroonga Special Luxury & adventure Heritage Hub in CANBERRA!! Tita Smith Lee Kernaghan: A rare opportunity to spend 4 days and 3 nights in y the 1920s, word of the large residences and lush leafy the most luxurious accommodation that Canberra landscape reached the higher-socio-economic population, has to off er, with adventure activities all included. B turning Wahroonga into an attractive location to settle. The beautiful grand houses on large lots and winding streetscapes The Bank of New The Country Musician scattered with bright crimson, mustard and pear leaves throughout South Wales Isabella Ross autumn, provide the perfect suburban locale just a skip away from agency, 1927. Native floweringee Kernaghan’s shrubs, 25thsuch Anniversary as Grevillea Tourcan endure is set todry wow condit ions. Sydney’s bustling city. Many sites in Wahroonga have remained and audiences across Sydney and NSW in late November to transformed over the past century, and it is no wonder with such rich early December. With the concerts featuring Lee’s classic history, that it is home to an abundance of Heritage Listed sites. L hits, ballads and rural anthems, there is no question that the Given your connection to rural and regional Australia, I Westpac Bank Whatcountry legend has won a nationwideto legionPlant of fans. incan imagine Winter that the current drought is tugging at your heartstrings. The Bank of New South Wales opened on the First and foremost - congratulations on your 25th corner of Railway and Red Leaf Avenue on May Lewisanniversary Godwin tour, what an achievement! I recently went out to a fundraising concert in Tamworth and 17 1927. It became Westpac Banking Corporation performed there, and people are truly struggling. But I have I’ll tell you what – that’s the fastest 25 years I’ve ever known! when it was integrated with the Commercial Bank ant to keep thegot colour to say alive how inheart-warming important it is to to givesee the your entire plant nation soil with and It has been a full-on national tour, and for the very last shows of Australia in 1982. It has been renovated several your garden overAustralian winter media but are get behindample our drainage. farmers Youand supportcan also them. use clay if of the tour we will be coming to Hornsby, Campbelltown, times throughout this period but resettled into its unsure of what to plant? you have sandy soil. Penrith and Wollongong. It’s been phenomenal.W We have had an current position on Railway Avenue in 1944. You were also involved in the release of the official song unprecedented amount of sales nation-wide, and it has felt like Unfortunately, for temperatefor the regions,Invictus GamesUsing in Sydney liquid in fertiliser October. can How help did to thisboost going from one party to the next. the list of options is shorteropportunity than cold come about?your annual’s growth and even extend Would you say that ‘Boys from the Bush’ isclimates. still your However, most winterYes, I’vedoes recently provide been involvedtheir lifespan. requested song? the best time for floweringwith writing annuals. and recording the official song. I guess it Nativecame about flowering shrubs, such as Yeah, it is definitely the one that is closest to my heart because it Wahroonga Marigolds will thrive in the sunlight. While annuals have shorterthrough lifespans the spirit than of the GrevilleaAnzacs, and or Leptospermum (tea-tree) changed my life and gave me the opportunity to make albums. I station, 1915 perennials, they are renownedbeing involved for their with theare Australian also a tough, hardy species that can Wahroonga remember this time in 1992, I was driving into Sydney, I tuned Hyatt Hotel Canberra tolerance to low temperatures.War Memorial Flowers – it’s a realendure honour dry conditions. into the radio, scanned around and there it was – ‘Boys from the such as pansies and violas,to be ablefor example, to share this song with Bush’ on the radio for the first time. Railway Commonwealth love the cooler climate.all the men and women Easywho haveto propagate from seeds or Bank, Coonanbarra cuttings, there are about 80 varieties Wahroonga station was But it’s not just my song – it belongs to the nation. given so much to us. A great song Road, 1956 Annuals can be divided into two groups: of Leptospermum in Australia. 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Just because the market is facing a downward Atmosphere trend, it doesn’t mean you have to sit idly by and Outdoor blinds can add another Bathroom watch your home decline in value. Adding one or room to your home and block out more of these products is a great way to increase Coloured tiles can pack a punch when it comes to designing the weather on those cold winter the value of your investment. Take action and your bathroom or ensuite. Deep blue shades are a great evenings. They also offer an insulated renovate your home. The costs you’ll incur might choice, because even though they are cool-toned, the depth of barrier, meaning you can control the just equal profit in the future. the colour will ensure your space exudes warmth. Some fluffy temperature while you entertain. white towels and classic silver tapware will seal the deal.

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The Advertiser here is no question that our seniors and older Australians within the community T are some of the most vulnerable. National Seniors Australia have expressed their disappointment regarding the lack of necessary funding being directed towards aged care in Australia. The nation’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is still underway. While conclusive findings have not been released yet, it is evident that the Royal Commission has shed The atmosphere is light on the importance of aged care. calming and refreshing at chair yoga. But with the Royal Commission’s final report expected to be finalised by April recommendations. We can and Thus far, the Royal Commission has heard 30th 2020, National Seniors Australia must do better as a nation. The Royal that 16,000 people died in 2018, waiting Photos: Benjamin Arthur Photography is worried that more needs to be done Commission has uncovered appalling for necessary home care packages. What in the lead-up. evidence of aged care failure and it is for certain is that our seniors deserve is time to commit to action.” said better, and with the support of the public “Older Australian’s can’t afford to National Seniors Chief Advocate and Royal Commission, circumstances Chair Yoga for Seniors wait for the Royal Commission’s Ian Henschke. will hopefully begin to change.

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hair yoga’s motto is, ‘sit down for your health’ and this one Cline simply sums up chair “I want the yoga’s initiative. Targeted at seniors, but suitable for all ages, the gentle movements in this class not only uplift students to be and elevate the body but will help your mind flow into a state of calm. physically active I had the pleasure of attending a class and spoke to Paula O'Connell who for as long as Roz and Brendan not only enjoy yoga but the conducts the local activity. Paula friendships they have been making. started running the classes in St Ives possible, so after she saw the difference and benefit and incorporates the movements into it can have on the physical and mental her daily routine. wellbeing of individuals. All the they keep their poses are modified for a chair and the Helen decided to come to yoga because difficulty levels can be tailored towards independence.” she has bad lungs. She needs to do gentle numerous ages and skill sets. exercises and finds the activities in the Yoga Trainner Paula O’Connell class help with her breathing. She says it “I want the students to be physically has helped to loosen her joints and mind. active for as long as possible, so they keep their independence. If they can After Brendan broke his pelvis he started have more strength and stability given Roz has had two hip replacements and coming to chair yoga and found that the from yoga classes, then that’s better for a broken femur. She used to do yoga exercises were useful and helped build them,” states Paula. and after reading about chair yoga she his strength back. He said he will be decided to come to a class. She has celebrating his 90th birthday this month I also spoke to a couple of the lovely been coming to the classes twice a and he never thought he’d be involved in students who shared why they are so week and says it’s fantastic. She moved yoga. He cheekily said he loves telling fond of chair yoga. elegantly and effortlessly in the class people he’s going to his yoga class.

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Dr Sue Ferguson dventist Aged Care has been caring meals freshly cooked on site. There has a Masters in for older people in Wahroonga since is a spacious lounge, dining facilities the positive pays off! 1960. Amongst the green lawns, and large activity room where a range Clinical Psychology, A and a PhD focused native shrubs, the shade of the old gum of recreational and leisure activities Dr Sue Ferguson on Positive Ageing trees and the cheeky rainbow lorikeets such as carpet bowls, board games, from Macquarie who forage on the flowers in the beautiful quiz events, guest speakers, musical ll too often we focus on what’s going wrong. found that in older adults, greater savouring ability University. gardens, the residents, clients and families appreciation, crafts and excursions are But, what if all of us focused on the positive as predicted greater happiness and fewer depressive of Adventist Aged Care directly enjoy the catered for. A well? Not ignoring things that are going wrong, symptoms. As we grow older, focusing on positive gardens in the leafiest suburb of the North but being more balanced. What if we savoured the things happening right now is increasingly important Shore, which has always been Wahroonga. “Making a decision about care choices good times? for our mental health. for yourself or a loved one can be “Care with love and dignity still underpins emotionally and financially complex. We Savouring involves paying attention to positive So to age positively, one thing you can do is practice how we provide our services some 59 years believe that the care and wellbeing of experiences (similar to mindfulness), noticing savouring, for example: later,” says Brian Swanepoel, Managing our clients and staff is our number one sights, sounds, smells, and emotional aspects of the Director of Adventist Aged Care Sydney. responsibility. There are so many varied experience. However, it also involves responding to • Learning to appreciate the little things that often and unique details that matter when you positive experiences with thoughts and behaviours go unnoticed. “However, our services have expanded are making such an important decision. intended to increase and potentially prolong greatly to meet the expectations of our community Adventist Aged Care Sydney We are always available to listen and enjoyment. For example, describe the scene in your • Taking a mental picture as you go for a walk, rather clients today. We have moved well beyond serves. The committed and outstanding understand what details matter most to head, smile, then write it down, or tell others about than using your phone. the concept of caring for vulnerable staff at Adventist Aged Care help to the people we care for.” it. This can boost your resilience and improve people to providing a continuum of care maintain the highest possible quality relationships. Savouring the good times we’re • Imagining the positive things that will happen to with a wide range of choices.” of life in the inspiring and beautiful For information about Adventist having now, and going over pleasant memories you in the next week. surrounds of Mount Pleasant Avenue. Aged Care Sydney Residential Aged of past events in detail (reminiscence) are both The modern facilities at Wahroonga Care and Independent Living Units at important, as is looking forward to positive things • Doing some good old-fashioned show-and-tell, for include apartments, villas, residential This includes social and recreational Wahroonga, please visit aacsyd.org.au to come (anticipation). example, taking an object that means something aged care and respite choices for the programs and nutritious vegetarian or phone 9487 0600. with you when you visit your grandkids, and telling Savouring not only boosts the pleasure in the them all about it. moment, but also helps you remember and value these experiences. World expert, Professor Fred Bryant has So stop and smell the roses, then tell a friend about it! Loving Consult your doctor before embarking on any lifestyle changes Care Health Daily Movement Keeping your muscles pumping is important at any age. Vigorous exercise is not Home the way to go for seniors, rather stick to your own pace and find a particular activity suited to your ability. Aqua aerobics is incredibly popular among the older section of Christian Corner our population, as movement within the water ensures less strain on the body. North Isabella Ross Shore councils also offer a range of specialised activities for local seniors, including yoga, walking clubs and stretching classes. A walk on the beach can go a long way!

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For many Aussies, bone health and energy When people talk about ‘good’ vs ‘bad’ fats it function become bigger priorities with old can be a little confusing. With such a difference age. SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula has between the two varieties, good fats are been a staple for numerous seniors for over understandably the preferred option. 3 decades. Filled with lots of vitamins, We believe that a loving & respectful protein and minerals, the nutritious drink According to the Heart Foundation, healthy monounsaturated environment is the best place to live and formula is available in many delicious and polyunsaturated fats help to lower your cholesterol and risk to carry out our work. flavours. Available in the health aisles of of heart disease. So, to live a long and prosperous life, make sure supermarkets and chemists, SUSTAGEN is to get an optimal balance of good fats into your diet. Fish oil Join us at Adventist Aged Care Residential & Independent Living Units, please call us on also often used by patients enduring illness and recovery who require tablets have also been found to have a myriad of benefits. Salmon, Adventist 9487 0600 or visit us at www.aacsyd.org.au Aged Care Sydney extra nutrition. Before introducing anything new into your diet, it is avocado, tree nuts, olive oil and dark chocolate are all great options best to seek advice from an accredited practising professional. that are high in good fats.

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Science Photo Library/Getty Images If you are aged 50 to 74 and are invited to have a bowel screening test, please complete the test! If you are a woman aged 50 to 74 and invited to have a free mammogram then please have one! For females aged 25 to 74, please book appointment and have Cervical a GP Test! Screening CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMS SCREENING CANCER Dr Tracey shares that screening saves lives Tracey Dr and are government funded. •  •  •  Tracey In light of the evidence, Dr Australians to put health check- encourages ups at the top of our priorities list, as well as encourage those we love to do the same. Sarah Wainwright, BSc (Psychology), Postgraduate Diploma (Psychology), counselling, BSc (Psychology), Postgraduate Sarah Wainwright, kid and mother of 4. Sarah is a Sydney-based culture learning-support teaching assistant, third her experience and observations on Instagram @_parentingtips_ expert and shares parenting Public Health, Dr Tracey explains, explains, Tracey Public Health, Dr “Cancer screening can help protect your health through early detection, have any symptoms. even if you don’t Australia, detecting In the US and early cancer can mean the difference between survival at least five years after diagnosis of 100 percent for breast cancer localised to the breast to 32 percent if diagnosed at the latest stage.” Each state and territory have a cancer registry that monitors trends in cancer incidence rates, death rates, as well as cancer survival rates after diagnosis. indicates Tracey Dr Reassuringly, Australia, we have one of that, “in the highest survival rates in the world for breast and bowel cancer when benchmarked against other countries with similar health systems.”

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of Newcastle, School of Medicine and of Newcastle, School of Medicine and Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University University Conjoint Senior Lecturer, may also exist for many people, Tracey, Sitting down with Dr Elizabeth barriers or fears about health screening barriers or fears about health screening conscious thought. bottom of your to-do list. Psychological bottom of your to-do list. Psychological further pushing this priority out of busyness and stress may push to the busyness and stress may push to the physical and mental health, which physical and mental health, which priority could be attending to personal priority could be attending to personal be helpful in identifying priorities. A A be helpful in identifying priorities. Priorities are a reflection of our values and what your goals are can stress, anxiety and burnout. stress, anxiety and burnout. down your top Writing with others. demand, however, this busyness causes this busyness causes demand, however, live, work, make decisions and interact become a proxy for status and being in become a proxy for status and being in are stable beliefs that Values values. we consider important in the way we burnout generation”. Being busy has burnout generation”. Being busy has A Wellbeing Sweet Dreams Dr. Ian Sweeney Dr Ian Sweeney is or many years we have been told that diet and bacteria and neutralise acids that cause decay. a dental surgeon at exercise are the essential ingredients Saliva also helps to keep our mouth moist and Northside Dental F for a healthy lifestyle. Now, the National healthy. Should airflow be reduced, the body’s & Implant Centre, Sleep Foundation has added sleep to the list of natural response is to start mouth breathing. Turramurra. essential ingredients. Breathing through your mouth will greatly dry out the inside of your mouth, increasing Sleep is vital in helping the body recover from bacteria growth and the risks of dental decay fatigue and helping to rejuvenate the mind. Adequate and gum disease. sleep is needed to maintain good cardiac and immune function, as well as regulating our mood, Many people grind their teeth at night. Teeth aiding in memory recall and learning functions. grinding or bruxism results in wearing away natural tooth structure. Many researchers believe It is generally accepted that the incidence of teeth grinding is another protective mechanism sleep apnoea is between 10% -38% of sleep to reduced airflow. Grinding your teeth often study participants. Not only will sleep apnoea results in bringing your jaw forward. Forward jaw dramatically affect the quality of sleep, it may lead movement will help to open the airway. Chronic on to other health risks such as stroke, heart attack, bruxism will severely damage teeth, resulting in congestive heart failure and daytime sleepiness. cracks, chips and tooth fractures.

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40 JUNE 2019 | SYDNEYOBSERVER.COM.AU Food & Wine Food & Wine Atmospheres of Hearty Winter Wonders the Nordic Table Isabella Ross

ittala proudly launches Raami, a new tableware collection atmosphere, from morning to night. Each item from the Raami designed by Jasper Morrison. The carefully composed pieces collection is an individual, perfect on its own, yet a significant Healthy Carbonara Spaghetti I in ceramic, glass and wood which make up the Raami family, part of the entirety. Like a family, or a group of friends, each Recipe from Good Food are intended to work together to invoke a Nordic inspired table member brings their own characteristics to the table. Ingredients

• 85 grams parmesan Tumbler pair, 260 ml Serving tray • 2 eggs • 200 grams frozen peas clear • 350 grams spaghetti sea blue • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 100 grams lean bacon, fat removed, finely diced • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • Handful of basil • Salt and pepper

Method Oak, 31 cm Pumpkin Soup with Paprika AUD$99.95 Recipe from Produce on Parade 1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. AUD$29.95 Ingredients 2. Grate the cheese and beat the eggs with a little pepper. Cook moss green the peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, drain and set aside. Champagne flute • 1 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed White wine glass pair, 260 ml • 2 tbsp. olive oil 3. Cook the spaghetti to al dente following pack instructions. pair, 280 ml • 1 small red onion, diced Once spaghetti is cooked accordingly, drain using a colander. Deep plate • 2 garlic cloves, diced • ½ tsp. dried thyme 4. Fry the bacon in the same pot for several minutes until it starts • 400 grams coconut milk to get crispy. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until brown. • 2 cups vegetable broth Tip in the peas and then the drained pasta. Quickly pour in the • 2 tbsp. lime juice whisked eggs and cheese, lifting and stirring with the tongs so • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika everything mixes well, and the spaghetti gets coated. Ladle in White, 22 cm • A pinch of chipotle a touch of water, enough to coat the spaghetti and create a bit AUD$39.95 Wine and chilli powder of sauce in the pan. • Handful of parsley Champagne • Salt and pepper 5. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of the parmesan, some Mug chopped basil, salt and pepper. Glasses Method 1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot and sauté the onions, Red wine glass garlic and thyme until fragrant, for 5 minutes. pair, 280 ml 2. Add in the cubed pumpkin and continue to sauté for AUD$39.95 each pair an additional 10 minutes, or until the pumpkin begins to soften. Then add in the remaining ingredients and Bowl simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the pumpkin can be easily pierced with a fork. White, 330 ml AUD$24.95 3. Transfer carefully to a blender and whiz on high until silky and smooth. Make sure to allow the blender to White, 17 cm vent at the lid. AUD$29.95 4. Serve hot with parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.

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The Concourse will be putting on an all-singing, dancing concert, filled with 50 years of mega-hits that are sure to get the audience on their feet. Jukebox Revolution celebrates the most iconic artists of the 20th Century, including Queen, Elvis, John Farnham and ACDC. Performed by the internationally acclaimed ‘Boys in the Terrarium Workshop Band’, now is the time to get your dancing shoes on to Ku-ring-gai Orchid Society boogie the night away! Dates: 4 June June Dates: 17 June premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=BOYSBAND19 Treat yourself to some terrarium tranquility with training from Art Love Plant’s, Tue Nghi Au. Learn what local plants The Ku-ring-gai Orchid Society will be hosting their work best and take home your very own creation, with monthly meeting on the 3rd week of June. Located at the European Outdoor Film Tour – Newtown plants and soil mix provided. You will need to bring your West Lindfield Community Hall, culture classes start from own vase or large jar. Make sure to complete your booking 7:15 pm and cater towards those that are just beginning to Dates: 28 June – 29 June online to secure a place, and you are sure to leave with a grow these beauties and need a helping hand. The main stunning new accessory for your home décor! meeting is held at 8 pm and features an array of speakers, Adventure is waiting! The European Outdoor Film Tour books and of course, orchids for sale. This is a great (EOFT) is an outdoor adventure film event from across the kmc.nsw.gov.au/Things_to_do/Events_activities/Whats_on/ community event that is full of like-minded people with a globe, that is expanding. 2018 was its opening year, and to What’s Terrarium_workshop love for orchids! the delight of Sydneysiders, the event is set to return and it’s bigger than ever. With each film shown produced by a team of On Sydney Opera House expert filmmakers, the audience is guaranteed to be impressed.

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Are we there yet? Matador Cabaret

Child Car Seat Safety Check Day Dates: 18 June – 29 June

Dates: 12 June For a night of cabaret and class against the backdrop of Sydney’s Darling Harbour, book yourself a ticket for the Ensuring your child’s seat is adjusted correctly is critical. So, the new production, Matador. Playing at the Opera House, the Ku-ring-gai Council is holding a child car seat safety check to performance is a tale of forbidden love, desire, passion and offer educational advice to help realign your child’s seat. Book pain. With spectacular aerials, dancing, choreography and online and head down to Gordon for this informative event. music, Matador will ignite all your senses.

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