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WELCOME
Create your happiness with healthy habits By Rose Astley WE are so very lucky to live in a place where we have access to ample fresh fruit and vegetables grown practically at our door step. Our region is a ‘food bowl’ which is overflowing with fantastic produce ready for our choosing. We are also incredibly lucky to inhabit an area where people are so passionate about health and the health
of our community.
to health care professionals.
One thing that has been made abundantly clear during the process of putting together this magazine is the deep desire and passion from members of our community that are ready and willing to help us become healthier and, in turn, happier. For the second edition of Gympie Today’s Home, Health and Lifestyle Magazine, you will find out more about these incredible people, from growers to trainers, artists
You will find out about local crafts and hobbies to help build a healthier mind, and perhaps learn some new information about how to make better decisions to optimise your health in more ways than one. We have thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the people that help make our region as wonderful as it is, so we hope you enjoy reading about them in this edition of Home, Health and Lifestyle.
CONTENTS by Editorial
Food from the heart PAGES 4-5
Rose Astley Journalist
Mountains of care PAGE 14
rose.astley@GympieToday.com.au Donna Jones Journalist
Little but large on skill PAGES 6-7
Taking you the distance
Strong but not silent PAGE 8
Fresh is best at Gingers
donna.jones@GympieToday.com.au Cover Design
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Renee King More than a hobby PAGE 9
Photography
Staying healthy this winter PAGE 17
Shane Zahner Warm winter reads PAGE 10 General Manager
Specialists in care PAGE 11
Andrew Guiver andrew.guiver@GympieToday.com.au
A reason to smile PAGE 12
Caroline Vielle
Jo Williams jo.williams@gympietoday.com.au
PAGE 17 New life for the unloved
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Holistic health approach
The cover of Home, Health and Lifestyle was designed by Renee King, and features Gay Collins, familiar Gympie State High School home economics teacher and passionate advocate for using produce you grow yourself. Picture: Shane Zahner
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PAGE 20 Grow your own food PAGE 21 Recipes PAGES 22-23
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CULINARY
Home grown produce makes a regular appearance in Gay Collins’ cooking, from bursting tomatoes to excellent eggplants.
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Cook, Eat, Love Building beautiful relationships through food By Rosie Astley GAY Collins is a very familiar face in the Gympie community, her family history in the region dates back generations and her presence is known well due to her long career in teaching at Gympie State High School. Ms Collins had taught home economics at Gympie State High School for the last 23 years, an achievement made possible by her passion and love for cooking, teaching life skills and nurturing good eating habits in young minds. Growing up on a farm in Lagoon Pocket, Calico Creek, with her loving
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mum, dad, brother, twin sister and younger sister, Ms Collins quickly learnt the importance of utilising what was available and making delicious, healthy and hearty meals from the bare minimum. Ms Collins recalled her mum keeping a dairy cow for milking close to the family home which supplied the family fresh milk and cream each day. The fresh cream was then churned into butter and delicious baked goods were made by many avid bakers in the family. The original Collins family farm was a dairy and when her father took it over he changed into small crops; like cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchinis, button squash then changing into pawpaw and pineapples which were sold to the Golden Cannery. The backyard vegetable garden was
so large that her dad would plough it with a tractor and many an afternoon was spent in the packing shed. Living on the land taught Ms Collins and her siblings a number of important life lessons, such as incorporating ample vegetables into every meal, the importance of limiting food waste and utilising cost-friendly options to make big hearty meals. Another core value that Ms Collins has passed onto her own children is there is always time to sit down at the kitchen table to enjoy a family meal together and say their ‘highs and lows’ without the interruptions from TV or social media. While Ms Collins is currently on leave from teaching at the high school, she taken on even more projects which support her love for cooking, health and teaching such as hosting one-on-one
sessions with people who have disabilities and dietary needs. “I go and help them shop, then we prepare meals for the freezer. I like teaching basic cooking skills, that enable them to read recipes and try new things” Ms Collins said, “I also teach them about nutrition, the importance of veggies budgeting and eating protein.” Along with teaching essential life skills to the community, Ms Collins also supplies nutritional snacks for F45 Challenges, catering for small private functions and has now finally got a veggie patch and chicken pen of her own to produce quality meals just like her childhood. To find out more about the services Ms Collin’s offers or to be inspired on what to cook, follow Gympie Food Journey on Facebook or Instagram.
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CUISINE
Delightful Sweet Potato Rosti Ingredients ■ 1 large red onion, finely chopped ■ 1 red pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped ■ 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped ■ 3cm fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated ■ 1½ tbsp cornflour ■ large sweet potato, peeled ■ 125g plain flour, plus extra if needed ■ 2 tsp rapeseed oil, for frying ■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper Dill Sour Cream ■ 4 tbsp sour cream ■ 1 tsp fresh dill finely chopped ■ ½ tsp fresh parsley finely chopped ■ ½ tsp minced garlic ■ ½ lemon, juice only ■ Salt To serve ■ Smoked Salmon
Sweet Potato Rostis by Gay Collins.
Method 1. Put the red onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger in a large bowl. Add the cornflour, then season with salt and pepper. 2. Grate the sweet potato onto a clean tea towel and squeeze out the excess liquid. Mix the grated potato into the ingredients in the bowl.
3. Sift in the flour and mix well. Set aside for 5 minutes for the flour to absorb the moisture – you should be able to roll the mixture into a ball that sticks together. If there is too much moisture, mix in more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until it has a firmer hold. 4. To make the dill sour cream, whisk the ingredients
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together and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. 5. Pour a teaspoon of rapeseed oil into a large frying pan and place over a high heat.
cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm while you repeat with the remaining oil and rostis.
6. Divide the sweet potato mixture into 8–10 balls, then flatten each one.
8. If too thick, place in moderate oven (180C) to cook through.
7. Add 4–5 rostis to the pan and fry for 5–6 minutes on each side until crisp, browned and
9. Serve the rostis with the dill sour cream, a roll of smoked salmon and sprig of dill.
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SPORT
Abby Rogers practising javelin at Little Athletics.
Little people, lots of fun LITTLE ATHLETICS is a great way to develop running, jumping and throwing skills and the best way to make new friends in a fun and competitive way. Skills learnt and developed through Little Athletics can be transferred to all other sports as well, making it a great foundation to help build a future across any club. Little Athletics Gympie offers an environment suitable for any age or ability looking to make a start in the sporting world. Everyone knows the importance for anyone to keep mentally and physically active with athletics being a fun and sociable way to do that!
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FITNESS
More than just a gym By Fiona Keable THE team at The Real Body Movement are excited to be able to educate the readers of Gympie Today’s Home, Health and Lifestyle Magazine on health and wellness topics to empower you all to take control of your movement and wellness. We are a locally-owned training studio in Gympie that doesn’t feel like your traditional gym, we’re a place for everyday people keen to develop their body and mind through our Educate, Empower, Evolve values. Our unique blend of Strength and Movement merges primal movements and breath work education with traditional strength training; a yin and yang offering that balances limit testing, strength building, growth and good old fashioned sweat sessions with mindfulness, mobility, and restoration. Our two key methods of training that set us apart from the rest and get amazing results in changing people’s lives, and why we do what we do are: our Semi-Private Personal Training sessions which have a preventative/ prehab movement preparation program in a small group PT setting, which was derived from training we completed with a physiotherapist in Brisbane to bridge the gap between physiotherapy and personal training, as well as Animal Flow training which is a method of training founded in America by Mike Fitch who had a background in body building and strength training but discovered he was creating dysfunctions in his body by only training this way. As instructors of Animal Flow movement, we encourage people to train for the here and now but also for their 80-year-old body. Animal Flow is ground-based training that is great for coordination, balance, stability, flexibility, strength, and power. It looks a little like yoga mixed with parkour and break-dancing (depending on the level you train at). Did you know that an exercise such as our staple Beast Hold, progressing to activations, crawling patterns and eventually moves like a Side KickThrough can restore movement and balance out your body to improve posture, balance and stability but also promotes brain health too, preventing the onset of dementia? It’s important when adding new movement to your daily routine to embrace things that may make you a little uncomfortable often simply because they are different – because the reason we can’t do something, is the reason we must. From a young age we begin to walk (often a progression on crawling) however we forget to get back on the ground. We start to wear restricted shoes and sit in chairs more as we start school. By exploring movement that takes you back to the floor and opens the hips you can start to reverse the dysfunctions we unknowingly adopt from a young age. To start, some people simply need to learn to get down onto the floor and back up again. Animal Flow can be for everyone... aged, youth and everyone in between we just modify or intensify where needed. These movement practices involve barefoot training too and we can help you understand why you need to restore movement and strength in your feet through different
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Real Body Movement has based its gym around the flow and movement of the body to ensure growth, strength and rehabilitation are all achieved.
methods of training and movement but we also stock Vivo Barefoot shoes so you can go barefoot without actually being “barefoot”. The importance of foot mobility and strength is often underestimated. Before doing ground-based training you need to mobilise your wrists. Do this by bringing your forearms together, clasp your hands and start to move your wrists in a figure of 8 movement (like a lazy 8 or a racetrack), reverse it back the other way, add in some waves getting flexion and extension into the wrists and then make your way to the floor. Depending on your level of fitness, you could even just start getting on the floor and crawling using opposite hand / foot moving in sync with each other, with knees on the floor to start. I remember when my Dad was diagnosed with his frontal-temporal dementia he would crawl around the house doing everything in his power to reverse what was happening in the brain. It’s really cool that we can be doing this movement practice now BEFORE we hit the point of being told we have Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Ground-based movement and crawling patterns are a foundation for restoring movement for our body. In our coming articles, we will be discussing training with intent and tips to help you train with intent so you can train more frequently and continue to stay mobile and achieve results.
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CRAFT
Ann Weller from Gympie Patchwork can teach you the almost lost art of quilt-making.
Learn a practical artform What’s more, there are classes available at the store for beginners, up to intermediate and even on to advanced.
fabric, threads, patterns, backing, wadding - we even carry a range of sewing machines which we sell on consignment from Morgan Sewing and Embroidery Centre in Hervey Bay,” she said.
art, get in touch with Ann and David at Gympie Patchwork and sign up for a course in quilting and join a wonderful group of people who have already discovered this amazing, relaxing and fun pastime.
And with the tremendous range of fabric available, and everything you need at your fingertips, making your own heirloom keepsake has never been easier.
Plus, they have a sewing machine mechanic visit the store every month to service your machine if it’s getting lots of use from all the quilt sewing you’ve been doing.
Gympie Patchwork is at 2 Ray Street, Gympie and open six days a week Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm and Saturday 8.30am to 12pm.
Ann said. “It’s all straight stitching,” she assured.
FOR more than five years, running Gympie Patchwork has been a labour of love for Ann Weller and her husband David. “Quilting is very relaxing,” Ann said. “It’s very good for you. “You get this marvellous sense of achievement. It’s very rewarding to start with raw fabric and then end up with a quilt.” With winter well and truly upon us, quilting is a skill anyone can take up,
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LITERATURE
Curl up with a book in winter While in Gympie we’re blessed with clear and cool (but not cold) days, the nights can really get on the chilly side and what better way to enjoy a cup of cocoa and a nice warm fire, than with a good book? Here’s a few recent releases to keep you engrossed during these chilly winter nights.
TEN STEPS TO NANETTE
THE JANE AUSTEN REMEDY
Hannah Gadsby is an awardwinning Australian comedian who thinks quickly and moves slowly.
The book blends together Ruth Wilson’s memoir with Austen’s characters and themes, Austen’s personal story, dashes of very accessible criticism and philosophy and general bookishness.
She is sardonic, laconic and, after numerous bone-crunching accidents, bionic. Her droll delivery, delightful wordplay and heartbreakingly funny, self-deprecating observations have delighted audiences all over the world. This book tells the story of how this Tasmanian stopped stand-up comedy in its tracks with her multi-award winning show, Nanette, which played to sold out houses in Australia, the UK and the US.
It’s clever and articulate and lyrical, and very much a book for readers. The passion Ruth has for reading shines through so brightly, and fans of Jane Austen won’t be disappointed. This book is her reading memoir, exploring how Ruth has re-read her life through the lens of her favourite Jane Austen novels.
DAUGHTERS OF EVE
RISING DUST
IN LOVE
An unputdownable feminist revenge thriller from a bold new voice in the genre.
Detective Dave Burrows returns in another breath-taking tale of rural suspense.
Daughters of Eve is a stunning debut that will take you to the edge and dare you to look down.
Fleur McDonald has lived and worked on farms for much of her life.
An astonishing and brave memoir of life, love, and assisted death, from the author of White Houses.
Nina D. Campbell had a respectable career as a professional writer, working across the community and public sectors, before a midlife health challenge changed her priorities. Nina now writes fiction full-time, with a focus on stories about strong women and is a thrilling new voice in crime fiction.
After growing up in the small town of Orroroo in South Australia, she became a jillaroo before spending 20 years farming 8000 acres, east of Esperance, WA. Fleur likes to write about strong women overcoming adversity, drawing inspiration from her own experiences in rural Australia.
HEARTLAND
SCRUBBED
RATTLED
THE CURFEW
Based on interviews across Australia, Heartland guides readers through the intimate world of love, dating, and sex among millennials and Generation Z. Jennifer Pinkerton is a Darwin-based writer, photographer and producer who holds a doctorate in creative arts and has written stories for The Australian, The Guardian, The Telegraph and more.
The revealing and compelling memoir of one of Australia’s foremost cardio-thoracic surgeons, Dr Nikki Stamp.
A nail-biting, unputdownable memoir that brings a confronting new perspective on the safety of women and the many ways they are silenced.
The unmissable new thriller from the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author – and master of the ‘it-could-be-you’ thrillers.
Ellis Gunn is originally from Scotland where she published three poetry collections, one of which was shortlisted for the Saltire First Book of the Year Award. Rattled tells a frighteningly honest story of what it feels like to be pursued by a stalker.
TM Logan is a Sunday Times bestseller whose thrillers have sold more than one million copies in the UK and are published in 18 countries around the world.
Heartland gives us a window into the way we live now, and what this might mean for our futures.
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One of only 11 female heart surgeons in Australia, she has a strong desire to change the way we think about health by making it accessible and achievable. Scrubbed is a raw account of a life lived at the very edge of modern medicine, where heart surgeons tread the thinnest of lines between life and death, and yet where the greatest challenge can be the medical system itself.
Ellis Gunn’s world is turned upside down when she realises that she is being followed by a man she doesn’t know and that she can’t make him stop.
The Curfew begins with a small white lie. The kind of lie you might tell to keep your child out of trouble. His previous release, The Holiday, was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick and will soon be a major TV drama.
Written with piercing insight and wit, In Love is Amy Bloom’s intimate, authentic and startling account of losing Brian, first slowly to the disease of Alzheimer’s, and then on becoming a widow. It charts the anxiety and pain of the process that led them to Dignitas, while never avoiding the complex ethical problems that are raised by assisted death.
NONE OF THIS IS SERIOUS A sharp and addictive modern debut set in Dublin, about female friendship and our obsession with being online – from an exciting new voice in Irish fiction. None of This Is Serious is about the uncertainty and absurdity of being alive today. It’s about balancing the real world with the online, and the vulnerabilities in yourself, your relationships, your body. Catherine Prasifka works as a creative writing teacher in Dublin. None of This Is Serious is her first novel.
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GYMPIE SPECIALIST CENTRE
Changing cancer care Delivering a personalised care experience with the best possible clinical outcomes, close to home. Radiation oncologist Dr Brad Wong.
ACCORDING to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, radiation therapy contributes to 40 per cent of all cancer cures worldwide as well as improving the quality of life for many others. At GenesisCare, we provide a personalised approach to cancer treatment and will take into consideration a range of factors and collaborate with other specialists before deciding if radiation therapy is right for you. GenesisCare treats most cancers, including: ■ Breast, prostate, brain, spine, lung, gastrointestinal and blood cancers; ■ Non-melanoma skin cancer; ■ Benign conditions including keloid scars, Dupuytren’s and Ledderhose disease; and ■ We also offer palliative treatments. Radiation therapy for skin cancer Non-melanoma skin cancer can be treated in several ways, some of which
A scalp before ...
include surgery, cryotherapy and topical treatments. “Advances in technology and how radiation therapy is delivered, means that we can now safely, effectively and more accurately treat skin cancers on and around the face, or multiple lesions spreading across the forearm, lower legs or scalp,” explained radiation oncologist, Dr Bradley Wong. Having radiation therapy as a treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer may be an option for you, if: ■ Surgery is no longer appropriate; ■ You have concerns around cosmetic
... and after treatment.
outcomes from treatment; ■ You have a large area of skin to be treated; or ■ You have tried other treatment options without success. Radiation therapy generally requires multiple daily treatment sessions. The treatment itself only takes a few minutes and is a bit like having an x-ray. “Not everyone is suitable for radiation therapy, but we are always happy to provide an assessment. Talk to your GP who can refer you on to us, if appropriate,” Dr Wong added. GenesisCare, Sunshine Coast
(Buderim and Nambour) are a team of experienced professionals and caring staff who deliver high-quality, radiation therapy to our local and regional communities. With a patient transport service and local appointments available at the Gympie Specialist Clinic for initial consultation and treatment follow up, we help make access to your treatment as easy as possible. For more information, speak to your GP or contact GenesisCare on email at receptiononcologybuderim@ genesiscare.com, call 5374 8100 or visit the website at Genesiscare.com DISCLAIMER: Any medical procedure or treatment involving the use of radiation carries risks, including skin irritation and associated pain. Before proceeding with treatment, all patients should discuss the risks and benefits of the treatment with an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Individual treatment outcomes and experiences will vary.
G Y M P I E SPECIALIST CLINIC
The Home for Medical Specialists in Gympie With fresh, spacious consulting and examination rooms and state of the art medical facilities, Gympie Specialist Clinic provides the very best in practice standards for clinicians and patients.
Cardiology Oncology Fertility/ IVF Gynaecology Orthopaedics Urology Dermatology Bariatric Surgery
Sleep Studies Vascular Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Paediatrician Geriatrics General Surgery Pathology Hypnotherapy
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HEALTH
Stress less, smile more
Game changer
SINCE opening their doors in 1995, Dixon Dental continually pride themselves on delivering an unparalleled level of service and quality to all their patients. At Dixon Dental, they understand a trip to the dentist isn’t high on the priority list and, at times, can be daunting. That’s why they’ve created a warm and welcoming practice, with a friendly and experienced team on hand to ensure a stress free and comfortable experience. They will take the time to devise a tailored solution to meet your individual needs and talk you through all procedures, making sure you understand exactly what is involved prior to proceeding. Dr Paul Dixon and Dr Vladimir Dima have extensive backgrounds in dentistry and orthodontics, with over 50 years of combined experience and a level of empathy and sensitivity to ensure your experience is a positive one. Dixon Dental offer all general dental services, from root-canals, crowns and bridges, to dentures, fillings and cleans.
Paul Dixon and Vladimir Sima.
In addition, Paul delivers outstanding results for orthodontic patients and can help with jaw joint issues and the associated impacts such as headaches and snoring. You deserve the best from your dentist, so see Dixon Dental at 208 Mary Street, call 5482 2688 or visit dixondental.com. au
JUST Skin Treatment Clinic, with a clinic here in Monkland St, is one of the only private clinics in Australia to offer Superficial Radiotherapy - a revolutionary, evidence-based non-surgical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer. With skin cancer affecting two out of three Australians by the time they’re 70, having a choice when it comes to treatment options is important for the overall health and wellbeing of those impacted. For non-melanoma lesions such as Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) and Bowen’s disease, Superficial Radiotherapy is an ideal treatment option. Known the world over for its effective treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers, Superficial Radiotherapy differs from the more commonly known types of radiotherapy. As the term ‘superficial’ suggests, this treatment only penetrates skin deep making it ideal to combat non-melanoma skin cancer. It works by directly targeting the skin cancer cells and distributing a low energy x-ray, using pinpoint accuracy.
A game changer in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer.
The impact causes irreversible damage to the skin cancer cells and has a five-year recurrence free rate of approximately 90 per cent, which is on par with surgery. Superficial Radiotherapy is a highly established therapy that meets the strictest of Australian medical safety standards and is supported by Medicare. It also removes the need for surgery, meaning no cutting or surgical scars. If you would like any more information, please feel free to pop in and say hi, contact one of our friendly team members on 5348 9460 or visit justskin.com.au
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GYMPIE RADIOLOGY
All in one location GYMPIE Radiology offers a full range of diagnostic imaging services and interventional procedures in one location. Locally owned and operated, Gympie Radiology is committed to providing local doctors and their patients with the most advanced diagnostic technology and specialist reporting available. Gympie Radiology is proud to offer the only 3T MRI in the Gympie, Mary Valley and Wide Bay region. The fully licensed MRI machine means there are no out of pocket expenses for scans that meet the Medicare bulk billing criteria. The 3T GE Signa Pioneer system is superior to the traditional 1.5T MRI machines. Advancements include; reduced noise, faster scan times, larger inner diameter, motion correction software and increased image detail and quality. By merging advanced technology, uncompromising professional standards and a patient focused approach, the team of specialised radiologists and technicians at Gympie Radiology are committed to providing patients and their referring clinicians with the highest
standards in care in a modern, professional, and comfortable environment. Undercover and direct access car parking is available. They accept all referrals with bulk billing available for the majority of services. Please phone the team on 5489 0800 with any questions you may have.
Here to serve the Mary Valley Region Conveniently located in the heart of Gympie’s medical precinct, Gympie Radiology is committed to providing the most advanced diagnostic technology and specialist reporting available in the Mary Valley region. Our team of specialist radiologists and technicians ensure the highest standards in care in a modern, professional, and comfortable environment. o 3T MRI
o OPG & Dental Imaging
o 3D Mammography
o Cardiac Imaging
o Bone Mineral Densitometry
o Obstetric Imaging
o Interventional Radiology
o Nuclear Imaging
o General X-ray
o Fluoroscopy
o CT Coronary Angiography
o Sports & Musculoskeletal Imaging
Gympie Radiology accepts all referrals and most services are bulk billed.
o General Ultrasound
Call us today 5489 0800 71 Channon Street, Gympie
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WELLNESS
Keeping your dentures clean Sudesh from Advanced Denture Clinic has the following advice for cleaning your dentures: 1. Use a good quality denture brush and apply a few drops of dishwashing detergent to it. 2. Remove the denture from your mouth and scrub the denture until clean, then rinse it under running water and ensure that your denture is squeaky clean.
The VIVACE combines three traditional treatments.
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3. Always clean your denture over a bowl of water or a towel to prevent breakage if it is dropped. 4. Denture cleaning tablets are effective in removing odour-causing bacteria and stains from your denture. 5. Sometimes a denture could have tough calculus on it, so to remove that, soak it in a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm water overnight. This will soften the calculus and you will be able to brush it off. This procedure may have to be repeated if necessary. As your mouth changes overtime and your dentures wear down, you
Sudesh Moodaley from Advanced Denture Clinic in Gympie.
may need your dentures adjusted, relined or replaced. Sudesh would also like to express his thanks to all his patients for their support.
THE team at Medical Aesthetics, led by Dr Michelle, is delighted to present the absolute, latest, state-of-the-art treatment for anti-ageing, acne and scar rehabilitation to Gympie VIVACE.
number of treatments needed and, best of all, has no down-time.
The VIVACE combines three traditional treatment of microneedling, radio frequency and LED light therapy.
Whether you want to look younger by reversing the sun damage to your complexion, treat your acne more effectively, rehabilitate scars or just want to look the best version of you, Dr Michelle has the solution to individualise treatment with minimal pain.
The all-in-one treatment improves treatment outcomes, reduces the
No downtime and superior outcomes.
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GYMPIE MEDICAL TRANSPORT
Transport made easier GYMPIE Medical Transport (GMT) was established in 2020 by a dedicated group of volunteers wanting to assist those in the Gympie community without access to medical transport as part of an assistance package. In January 2021, our first vehicle was on the road, and now, due to high demand, we welcomed our fourth vehicle in May. Run entirely by volunteers, GMT is thrilled to offer a personalised, safe, reliable, and cost-effective door to door service to residents of our community with non-urgent medical conditions and who require access to hospital and specialist services. Without our newly established offering, those who didn’t fall under the NDIS, Department of Veterans’ Affairs or other Community Health Schemes, had to rely on public transport, family and friends or taxis to get to important medical appointments. It’s our aim to offer our clients peace of mind in knowing they will get to appointments on time and without any undue stress. In addition, knowing there is an ongoing, reliable solution available may alleviate concerns about relocating to be closer to medical facilities. From Hervey Bay to Brisbane, and all points in between, we offer clients a
GMT’s aim is to offer clients peace of mind in knowing they will get to appointments on time and without any undue stress.
completely dedicated, full service, one-on-one solution, meaning one car is provided with one driver, for one client only (and a carer if required).
GMT does charge an affordable administrative fee; however, clients can claim this via the Queensland Health Patient Travel Scheme Subsidy.
Regional Council and require transport services for your medical appointments not offered within the Gympie region, we can help.
We collect the client from their home, take them to their appointment, wait in the area until the appointment ends and take them safely home.
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Sandra Groundwater from Gingers Farm Fresh.
Healthy, local and fresh There is plenty of produce grown throughout the cooler months such as pumpkins, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans, squash and everybody’s
favourite – avocados. Sandra Groundwater from Gingers Farm Fresh says winter vegetables offer the perfect opportunity to explore meals that not only taste good, but will keep the whole family’s belly full and warm throughout the cooler months.
Pumpkins, squash and mushrooms can be turned into delicious creamy soups, while local tomatoes makes the perfect accompaniment for a ragu or spaghetti bolognese. If you are looking to purchase some fresh fruit throughout winter, strawberries and bananas are in great
supply, or why not stock up on some citrus fruits like oranges which are rich in flu-fighting vitamin C. Whatever it is you’re craving, Sandra and her team from Gingers Farm Fresh and Gingers on Horseshoe are eager to help you find the perfect winter produce grown close to home.
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LOCAL PRODUCE IN SEASON NOW Pumpkin, Mushrooms, Beans, Silverbeet, Avocado, Brussel Sprouts, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Lime, Navel Oranges, Grapefruit, Mandarins, Lemons, Strawberries, Passionfruit, Custard Apple, Cauliflowers, Potatoes, Lady Finger Bananas, Macadamia Nuts.
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Holistic approach to health RENEE KELSO’S new business, Bonnybrooke Body Therapy, is all about helping her patients back on the path to good health. “Just lately there are a lot of people out there who are emotionally stressed and anxious, a lot of people are out of balance, or just need some time out,” she said. Renee has a number of therapies that can help ease stress and anxiety, depression and physical ailments like arthritis. She works from her home at Harvey Siding, where she has a therapy room, and conducts Kahuna massage, Bowen therapy, Reiki and Polynesian floor massage treatments, all with the aim of restoring health, balance and harmony to her patients. “Kahuna is an ancient Hawaiian style of massage with slow, rhythmic movements, it stimulates the lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems, so may be of therapeutic benefit for a variety of disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, asthma and headaches amongst others. “Bowen offers a difference, and is great for patients to reduce pain by stimulating the nervous system. While she mainly deals with two
Renee Kelso has a number of therapies for people but she can also do Bowen therapy on horses at Bonnybrooke Body Therapy.
legged clients, she can also do Bowen therapy on animals, specialising in horses.
She is also a 100 per cent certified member of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists.
Tips to staying healthy this winter IF you’ve relocated from down south, you might not think it’s very cold, but there’s definitely a nip in the air this time of year. Below we’ve listed some key things you can do to stay healthy throughout a Queensland winter. Obviously the lingering Covid-19 is a double-whammy this year if you’re unfortunate to contract that and the flu at the same time, so practising good hygiene is your best defence from both, and ensuring your vaccines and boosters are up to date. So, start by getting the flu shot and the Covid-19 shot, if you haven’t already. After you get the flu vaccine, it takes about two weeks for your body to build up immunity to the vaccine strains it includes.
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Getting a flu or Covid-19 vaccine doesn’t guarantee you won’t get sick, but it gives you the best chance of not getting either, ending up in hospital with severe flu or Covid symptoms, or passing it on to those most at risk of getting seriously ill. In addition, you can protect yourself and stop the spread of flu or Covid this winter by: ■ Staying at home when you’re sick; ■ Washing your hands regularly and before preparing food; ■ Using a tissue or the inside of your arm when coughing or sneezing; ■ Throwing tissues away immediately after use and washing your hands; and
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No longer dusty and unloved By Donna Jones FINDING unloved and neglected furniture and giving it a new lease on life is a passion Amie Greenslade discovered through necessity. “I needed to furnish my home on a budget, and buying all new things wasn’t an option for me, so I started to do up my own things,” she said. “I’m a pretty creative person and I needed an outlet.” Now, that ‘outlet’ is a really tasty side-gig with Amie’s recycled style gaining her popularity on Instagram and a small boost to the budget on Facebook Marketplace. Amie’s creative process starts with finding a furniture piece from second hand stores and charity shops that speaks to her. “Some just need minor repairs, but some need a lot of love,” she said. “I just love those pieces that are collecting dust, unloved, and those orange toned timber pieces that are in a pretty good condition but are perhaps a bit dated.”
Amie Greenslade with her two children, five-year-old Sophie, and one-and-a-halfyear-old Huey.
She starts by staring at the piece, waiting for it to tell her what it needs. Amie will often do up a mood board and have fun with working out what the piece will be and how it will sit in the space, especially for any orders she receives for clients wanting a custom piece. “I’m a big believer in finding solid pieces with good bones,” she said. “Not that mass produced stuff from IKEA or Kmart. “If it’s got good bones, I can refinish it to suit your style.” Amie has five tips to recycling furniture. Step 1 - Look for good, solid structure Amie said she prefers pieces that are made from solid timber or veneered ply, but not particle board or chipboard that can degrade over time or swell and disintegrate when affected by water. Step 2 - Find the inspiration Inspiration comes from all different places - perhaps a client will request a furniture style, for example Hamptons, classical, Scandi, mid-century modern, etc. Or sometimes the piece will provide the inspiration either because of the repairs it needs or the finishes it already has. Another consideration is where the piece is going and other furniture it will share the room with, if it is for a client or for her own home. But if she plans on selling it on Marketplace, it becomes a statement piece all in its own right. Step 3 - Paint or stain finishes The furniture’s end style, will determine the finish to the piece. Sometimes Amie just likes to restain and varnish up a piece of furniture to make a feature of the wood grain or colour. Sometimes she might need to paint it or distress it, depending on the look she is going for. Step 4 - Accessories “Pull knobs and handles can make or break it,” said Amie, so when it comes to choosing the accessories for your
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furniture, don’t rush it. She said the accessories are often the most memorable feature of a piece of furniture.
Amie Greenslade takes old, unloved furniture and gives it a new lease on life.
Step 5 - Allow your piece to shine Once you’ve upstyled your furniture piece, place it to maximum effect in your home, and make it a focal point of the room by finding style pieces to accent it’s beauty. A regency style side-board looks great with an old-fashioned porcelain vase or pair of metallic look candlesticks and a lace doily, where as a repurposed dresser, renovated in beachy, limewashed tones is next level with a glass bowl of sea-shells set down on a palm frond place mat. Amie’s eye for style is winning her a firm following on social media and her pieces are very popular, especially with buyers from the Sunshine Coast who pay a small fee to have their items delivered. You can find more amazing photos of Amie’s restored furniture on her Instagram page at upcycle_haus or look out for her pieces for sale on Facebook Marketplace from time to time.
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The Mary Valley Art Festival will again be held this year.
Adam Brand is just one of 100 artists slated to perform at the long overdue Gympie Music Muster.
There’s always great music at the Wishlist Jazz and Wine Festival.
Lots to see and do this winter MUSTER MADNESS BUILDING THE Gympie Music Muster is this year celebrating it’s 41th Anniversary and with the last two year’s events so unceremoniously dumped due to Covid, the entire region is itching to get their muster on.
roots, blues, folk and rock music as well as workshops, bush poets, and more. It is always held in the last weekend of August which this year is the 25th to 28th and with the line up already finalised, The 2022 Gympie Music Muster promises to return with a bang.
It’s a massive event, arguably the biggest event in the region for the year, with more than 100 artists, performing in five venues, over four days. In addition to music, this year there will be a bull and bronc, so expect there to be even more action and excitement to this fun camping and music experience. Held in the Amamoor State Forest, the Muster attracts upwards of 30,000 people and showcases a mix of country,
■ For more information and for tickets, head to muster.com.au
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VALLEY COMES TO LIFE IN WINTER The Mary Valley will be chock-a-bloc full of action in coming months. First up is the Mary River Festival which is on 16 July at the Kandanga Community Reserve. This event showcases creativity, projects, ideas, resources and culture surrounding the Mary River Catchment
and features workshops and exhibits, entertainment and children’s activities in a festival atmosphere. The following weekend at the Imbil public hall is the Mary Valley Art Festival, from 21-24 July. Artists from across the south east participate in this prestigious festival that attracts hundreds of art loving visitors from across the country. Later in the season music lovers will be wending their way to Upper Kandanga for the Mitchell Creek Rock ‘n Blues Fest from 16-18 September. ■ For more information on any of these events and more, head to maryvalleycountry.com.au/eventsfestivals
FUNDRAISING FESTIVAL IS OFF THE HOOK The Wishlist Jazz and Wine Festival is back - with a new location and new acts. This year the event will be set inside the Pavilion at the Gympie Showgrounds, on Saturday 7 August, from 2-6.30pm. Featuring celebrated jazz and blues artists, gourmet food, a selection of award-winning wines, craft beer and even a cocktail bar the Wishlist Jazz and Wine Festival is a relaxed afternoon raising funds for Gympie Hospital patients and families. ■ Tickets are limited and are available from their website at wishlist.org.au/ get-involved/wishlist-events
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Simple steps to self-sufficiency THE term self-sufficient is heard more and more these days with rising food costs and an awareness of where our food comes from. There is definitely something special about growing your own food whether it be for your health, lifestyle or hip pocket. ENJOY THE SEASONS When you grow your own food, you learn to appreciate the seasons and seasonal eating. The Gympie region has enough seasonal variation to allow us to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce all year round, from cauliflowers and kale in winter to corn and cucumbers in summer and tomatoes all year around. With cool winter temperatures and warm summers, we can grow a huge range of fruit trees from low chill stone fruit, apples, grapes and berries as well as warm climate citrus, bananas and many tropical fruit trees. BALANCE YOUR BUDGET Noticed your grocery bill lately? Growing some of your own food can help reduce these bills as well as offer you food security. Though there are some costs setting up a new vegetable garden and fruit orchard, they can serve you for many years and save you money in the short and long term. If you grow too much to eat straight away you can preserve it through freezing, drying and canning or as a bonus you may be able to sell or barter your excess. NOURISH YOUR BODY AND MIND It’s a special feeling going out to the garden, picking some produce and preparing it for your next meal. Not only does your body benefit from the fresh, nutrient dense food that you have grown but you will experience a sense of achievement and have the satisfaction of knowing where your food has come from. What you get out of your produce is determined by what you put in, so always prepare and improve your soil with composts and soil conditioners and use good quality organic fertilisers to make sure your produce is packed with goodness.
See the team at Sauers Produce and Garden Centre so you can become more self-sufficient.
Luckily, there are many options to deal with pests that are friendly for the environment and you.
GETTING STARTED Many starting a new fruit and vegetable garden can become overwhelmed and give up. If you are a beginner, it is a good idea to start small with a couple of large pots filled with good quality potting mix and compost. Plant a couple of your favourite greens, a tomato and a dwarf fruit tree and you are on your way. You might also want to start your garden with seedlings rather than from seeds. Seedling suppliers provide a great range of all your basic fruit and vegetables.
The most important thing is to grow what you like to eat and have fun. BEAT THE BUGS Every garden has pests and disease. Some pests we can live with whilst others can be quite destructive.
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One great way to keep out pests is with exclusion netting.
There are so many Australian native bush foods that can add interest to your diet and menu.
This is best used with fruit and vegetables that don’t need pollination by insects or is applied after flowers are pollinated and fruit has just set.
Many chefs around the world have been experimenting with our indigenous flora and some species have become very popular.
With increased awareness and more people turning to organic growing there are many organic, environmentally friendly pesticides and fungicides available that are based on naturally occurring bacteria, plant extracts and mineral compounds.
Maybe you don’t want to have a vegetable garden but like the idea of picking some fruit from a shrub for a little snack or make a refreshing cup of tea with some citrus, aniseed and cinnamon flavours?
You can also prevent pests with companion planting.
Once you get the hang of it you can move onto harder to grow crops, unusual varieties and starting from seed which offers more variety to choose from.
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Herbs and flowers play an important role in attracting beneficial insects that feed on predators plus herbs taste great and many flowers are edible too. Fungal diseases are a problem best prevented rather than trying to cure. Sunshine, airflow, crop rotation and good soil are the best prevention but when conditions are favourable for disease (like the last few wet months in our region) it is also a good idea to use some organically registered fungicides
Then you might like to plant some bush foods throughout your garden, that both you, and the wildlife can enjoy. So, get out there! Become more self-sufficient, eat better, save some money, enjoy the sunshine. Come see us at Sauers Produce for advice on what and when to plant, how to plant, how to improve your soil and how to keep away those pests and diseases so you can benefit and enjoy growing your own produce.
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Jacques’ traditional French-style Lemon Biscuits are immensely popular at the Wishlist Coffee House at Gympie Hospital.
Jacques’ Lemon Biscuits By Jacques Martin Jacques Martin is the Wishlist Coffee House Manager at Gympie Hospital and his delicious lemon biscuits are gaining quite a cult following. Jacques has kindly shared the recipe for these tasty treats that are quick and easy to make and are completely moreish. To put them to the taste test before you try the recipe, why not pop in for a tasty lemon biscuit and coffee at the Wishlist Coffee House, where all proceeds from the cafe go back to the Gympie Hospital to purchase medical equipment and upgrades to benefit our local families. The cafe is open weekdays 8am – 2.30pm.
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Ingredients (makes approximately 15 biscuits) ■ 150gm soft butter ■ 160gm white sugar ■ 250gm self-raising flour ■ 2 whole eggs ■ Zest of one lemon grated ■ Juice of half a lemon ■ 2 cups of icing sugar Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. 2. Mix all the ingredients, except the icing sugar, into a bowl to make a paste like consistency. 3. Once thoroughly combined, roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture in the icing sugar and place on a greased and lined baking tray. 4. Bake for 12 minutes then remove from oven when lightly golden, and allow to cool before serving with a dollop of fresh cream as an indulgent treat or as a snack with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee.
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Smoked Salmon and Dill Dutch Baby Recipe courtesy of Australian eggs Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Ingredients Pickled onion ■ ¼ cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar ■ 2 tbsp caster sugar ■ 2 tsp salt ■ 1/3 cup (80ml) water ■ 1 red onion, halved and sliced thinly
Method - Pickled onion 1. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt and water. 2. Mix until sugar has dissolved. 3. Add onion and toss to coat. 4. Stand for 10 minutes and then drain just before serving Method - Dutch Baby Pancake 1. Arrange one oven rack in the middle position and remove all other racks above or below. 2. Set oven to 240°C/220°C (fan-forced) and place a 25cm (top measurement) ovenproof frying pan into oven to heat up. 3. Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. 4. Pour in milk and add eggs. 5. Whisk to a smooth batter. 6. Once oven has reached temperature, quickly
Dutch Baby Pancake ■ 2/3 cup (100g) plain flour ■ 1 tsp salt ■ 2/3 cup (160ml) milk ■ 3 eggs ■ 30g butter, diced Smoked salmon, dill and crème fraiche ■ ½ cup (125ml) crème fraiche (or sour cream) ■ 1 tsp lemon zest ■ Salt and pepper ■ 150g smoked salmon slices ■ Lemon wedges and extra dill fronds to serve
remove hot frying pan from oven using oven mitts. 7. Add butter and swirl pan to coat all the base and sides. 8. Pour in batter and return to oven. 9. Cook 15-18 minutes or until pancake has puffed up and sides are golden. Crème fraiche topping 1. While Dutch baby is cooking, mix together the crème fraiche and lemon zest. 2. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Refrigerate. Assembly 1. Remove from oven and top with dollops of crème fraiche, smoked salmon and pickled onion. 2. Garnish with dill fronds. 3. Cut into wedges and serve with extra dill and lemon wedges.
This is a recipe that not only tastes delicious but includes plenty of colour and flavour.
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The Grady family are locals to the Gympie District. Both Tom and Lyn were reared on dairy farms, Tom at Kin Kin and Lyn at Kandanga. The Grady’s first opened their business in January 1980 at Monkland St Gympie, selling properties and conducting Machinery Auctions. Today the family have 2 top Rural stores employing 17 locals plus the Real Estate office employing 10 locals. Their children Sharyn, Juanita and Jason all play an active role in the businesses. All 3 children worked in the businesses during their schooling & young adult years. After going their separate ways, living in different parts of Australia and overseas, and each getting married and having their own children, Sharyn, Juanita and Jason, all returned around 8 years ago, to play active roles in the businesses once again. Fortuitously, Sharyn sold Real Estate in the Wynnum/Manly area for over 10 years with Re/Max & Belle Property, and during that time she rose to be in the Top 50 agents from over 115,000 Re/Max agents Worldwide. Sharyn’s invaluable experience now assists her in directing the family Real Estate business here in Gympie alongside her father Tom. Juanita, has a heavy background in the finance world. Having worked for the NAB for over 15 years and other private businesses, Juanita now helps manage the finance side of all the businesses alongside her mother Lyn. Jason worked in the Rural Merchandise store in Nash St before heading overseas in his early 20’s. He drove buses around Europe for Top Deck tours for 14 years and whilst overseas, he obtained a Masters in Environmental Science. This is now assisting Jason in his role, managing both the Nash St and Tozer St Rural Merchandise stores. “We can not say that any of this was planned” Tom said. “The kids all went off and lived their lives, so it is quite incredible how they have all returned & their work experiences in their lives now directly complement our businesses and the roles they now play.” Tom Grady Real Estate office is located at 155 Mary St Gympie & has sold thousands of properties over the past 42 years, specialising in house sales plus rural properties. The Real Estate office is in a central and popular location in the heart of Mary St, which is very convenient for both buyers and sellers. The two Rural Stores are located at 55 Tozer St Gympie and 26 Nash St Gympie. The stores specialise in selling stock feeds, fencing materials, seed and fertilizer, chemicals, steel products, plus much more. The Nash St store also has a Country Clothing department specialising in clothing and workwear for adults and children. Popular brands include Ariat, King Gee, Wrangler, Pure Western, Blundstone and Thomas Cook, just to name a few. You can reach Tom Grady Real Estate on 5482 6622 or the Rural Merchandise stores on either ... Tozer St 5482 1692 or Nash St 5482 1824. “We all looking forward to assisting you,” Tom said. Both Tom & Lyn would like to thank Gympie & District residents for all their support over the past 42 years
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