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ANZA Netball shows its commitment to competitive and fun sport.

ANZA Netball in Singapore

The parents and players asked for it, and ANZA Netball delivered. On February 10, our 2008 age group of keen netball players were lucky enough to participate in two tournaments, one on Malaysian soil and another here at home. Two friendly round-robin tournaments were put together to provide additional competitive opportunities as requested by our members.

For the first time, our 2008 girls had the chance to travel to Marlborough College’s campus in Malaysia. We sent two teams across and they played in a round-robin format against the College’s top team.

Despite an extra early morning departure from Singapore at 6am, the girls were very excited to travel together as a team, and with their parents, on the bus that ANZA provided. Many of the girls, now well-seasoned at crossing the border to Malaysia, were also excited for another stamp in their passports.

We were warmly welcomed by Marlborough’s Sports Director Alistair Halls and given the privilege of playing in the school’s brand new, state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, which was very impressive for both visiting players and supportive parents.

The girls represented ANZA with pride and demonstrated the true ANZA spirit by having a great time with their friends, playing a game they love. Although the girls weren’t playing in their usual teams, they showed true sportsmanship by coming together quickly. Under the guidance of their fabulous Coaches Nic, Mel, Alex and Zoe, they competed fiercely against a strong Marlborough side.

Kristina Ucchino, a member of the team, shared her thoughts on the day: “It was a fun experience. I liked that we had a new team to play against to challenge ourselves and to learn new skills. On the bus, we got to know our teammates better and talk about netball. I made some new friends and we had lots of fun.”

Meanwhile, on the same day, the remaining 2008 age group were at our home base at Tanglin Trust School for a friendly with Centaurs. It was another great opportunity for the girls to play against a strong club, and to gain more experience.

With Centaurs numbers low due to CNY holidays, once again ANZA showed true sportsmanship by rotating players to play a mixed team with Centaurs. This ensured that the girls got maximum game time in the round-robin tournament. The coaches were most impressed with how all the girls stepped up.

A huge thanks to ANZA Netball for supporting our age group, and especially all our wonderful coaches and parents for volunteering to make these events a success for our girls.

ANZA Netball offers coaching and competition for girls aged six and upwards. For more info, email netball@anza.org.sg.

Cycling for Cycles

ANZA Cycling Member Liesbeth Kanis shares the story behind the bicycle fundraiser helping to stop malaria in its tracks.

Cambodia has been battling drug resistant malaria for several decades. Luckily, the number of malaria cases has significantly declined in the last six years. The decline in these mortality and prevalence rates are related to the increased usage of bed-nets and greater knowledge on malaria prevention – largely as a result of the crucial work undertaken by Village Malaria Workers (VMWs). They play an instrumental role in conducting the rapid diagnostic tests and dispensing medication to malaria patients in malaria-endemic villages, in both high and low burden areas.

Cycling for Cycles is a bicycle fundraiser in support of these VMWs who are working tirelessly in the region. Initiated by Soroptimist International Singapore (SIS) together with clubs in Melbourne and Sydney, this fund-raising initiative is also supported by the ANZA Cycling community.

Aware that many of the volunteers do not have means of transport and often find themselves having to walk to the homes of malaria patients and to the district health centres for the monthly malaria meeting, the Soroptimist clubs decided to embark on the Cycling for Cycles project, realising that bicycles would be critical in helping the VMWs conduct their work more efficiently.

Although 75-80% of VMWs are women – they tend to have more time since they stay in the village and look after the children while their husbands are away either working on the farm or engaging in forest activities – the majority of the affected and treated patients are men. The VMWs thus play a critical role in the village community and in securing the stable livelihoods of the families affected.

The work as a VMW also enables women to take on an active role in their community and provides them with responsibility and an outreach function, often challenging and softening gender stereotypes and roles.

ANZA Cycling has joined the Cycling for Cycles project and is helping to raise funds to provide nearly 170 VMWs in Battambang Province, Cambodia with bicycles.

JOIN US TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE…

ANZA Cycling hosts Club Breakfast the first Saturday of each month at Dimbulah Coffee – where breakfast is on the club for all members and first time joiners. This year, ANZA Cycling has pledged to promote a charitable cause that is close to us, each quarter. On Club Breakfast days in April, we will be asking that while the club covers breakfast, each member digs into their pockets to support the cause. Come and try a ride, enjoy a Club Breakfast and help raise funds for Cycling for Cycles. Exact dates and further information will be posted on the Facebook ANZA Cycling group (@AnzaCycling).

Interested in coming out for a ride? ANZA Cycling runs a Newcomers’ Ride on the first Saturday of each month. cycling@anza.org.sg

Back in the Swing

The 2018 ANZA Cricket season returns to speed says Clive Tilbrook.

ANZA Cricket has been back in full swing for the past month, playing up at the Dempsey fields. The bowling and fielding has been of a good standard, which we hope to keep up throughout the season.
As with last year we are training under lights at the nets at the Singapore Cricket Club on Monday evenings, and have had strong turnouts throughout the beginning of the year. It has been heartening to see all of the new guys down at the Club too.
This year we have three League teams. The ANZA Bushrangers lead the Club in Division 3 under the captaincy of Ash Perrott again. ANZA Champs and ANZA Diggers are both in Division 6 with skippers, Ian Gibb and Graeme Gardiner returning to their roles. As usual, ANZA will put in teams in the Dennis Amar Sixes in June, and a Masters team for that competition later in the year. Our social side, the ANZA Dream Team have also been playing – check here for further details on being involved.
Our grounds have been organised with our League teams’ home games at the Singapore Cricket Club’s Dempsey fields. I would like to thank them for their support in this.
Josh Ghosh organised the kit this season – and was on it back in January, way ahead of schedule. The early order was required as our supplier also handles some of the Indian IPL teams, and we needed to get in before them!
We are delighted that Hero’s Bar is sponsoring the Club again, and we’ve already had a few functions to celebrate the fact and to support our sponsor.
Finally, anyone interested in a game is welcome to come down to the nets or contact us here.

ANZA Cricket fields four teams from Division 2 through 5 of the Singapore Cricket Association. Training is on Sundays. cricket@anza.org.sg

7 Tips to de-clutter and maximise the space in your home

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We all enjoy the freedom and peace of mind that comes with having a neat, ordered home that reflects our style and tastes. With the increasing popularity of shows on maximising homes spaces, people are spending more time creating the perfect space inside their homes. While colour schemes, unique pieces, decoration styles and renovation tips are frequently touched on subjects, ideas on how to de-clutter your home can be difficult to find.

As de-cluttering your home is often the first step to accomplish before a renovation or remodel, below are seven tips to declutter and maximise space in homes.

  1. Spring clean

The first and most crucial step to de-cluttering your home is sorting through your belongings and deciding what to keep, what to throw out, what to sell and what can be donated to a local shelter or second-hand store. Over the years, it’s easy to accumulate much more than you need, and this adds to the clutter in your home.

  1. Designate

A simple way to control the clutter that comes into your home is by designating spots around the home for different things. For example, a rustic metal tray on an entryway table creates the ideal spot for incoming mail.

  1. Keep clear

A simple and effective way to keep your home looking neat and tidy is by ensuring the benches and countertops are left clear. The addition of toasters, portable ovens and kettles can make your countertop look busy and cluttered.

  1. The office

If you have a home office or study, you’ll know that it’s very easy for the space to become chaotic and messy in a short amount of time. Try sorting through all of your paperwork, and clearing off your table. Add a bookshelf for your books and a filing cabinet for your documents. These simple additions can clear huge amounts of space.

  1. Box it up

When your closet is overflowing with clothes, try packing away your next season clothes into boxes and store them in another closet or upper shelf.

  1. Repetition

The only way to ensure your house remains uncluttered is to keep on top of it. Spend an hour a week sorting, packing away and neatening items in your home to ensure clutter doesn’t take over again.

  1. Create space with Storage Racks

The ideal way to add storage space to your home is to get a couple of strong multi tiered storage racks for your rooms. Whether it’s a storeroom, service yard , kitchen or study room in need of a  in need of extra storage, storage racks will add value to your home and declutter your space.

Find quality boltless storage rack for homes and offices in Singapore today.

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Cover Competition!

ANZA Magazine needs YOU! Or at least the ANZA kids who love getting creative!

ANZA Magazine Cover Competition June

Open to all ANZA members 16 and under, we’re looking for one lucky winner of our June Cover Competition – could that be you?!

Our June issue of the ANZA Magazine is all about the kids – what the community can do for them, what they love about living in Singapore, and what to check out through their eyes. And we’re looking for a design for the front cover – whether it’s a drawing, a photograph, a collage, a graphic work, we just want the kids to get creative and showcase their skills!

The lucky winner will then see their cover on thousands of copies of the ANZA Magazine throughout the island and delivered to the doors of ANZA members. How cool is that?

So, how to get started? You can either download the mock up file of the cover to draw and paint on directly here, or if the artist is creating digitally, you can see the dimensions and requirements below.

NEED TO KNOW:

  • A digital file needs to be 300dpi .jpeg, minimum dimensions: 230mm x 230mm and emailed to editor@anza.org.sg.
  • A hard-copy (e.g. the downloaded cover printed) needs to be submitted to the ANZA office (47A Kampong Bahru Road, 169361) so we can scan the design and ensure the quality for the cover.
  • The design can be digital, a photograph, a drawing, a painting – or a mixture of it all!
  • An artist can submit as many designs as they wish!
  • Along with the artwork, we’ll need full name, age and a reason behind the design!

Submit your ANZA Magazine cover idea by Friday 11 May to editor@anza.org.sg and we’ll be in touch if you’re a winner or runner-up!

Good luck!

Terms & Conditions
By submitting artwork and entering this competition, the entrant accepts the following T&Cs.

  1. The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and under as of 01 June 2018.
  2. The competition is open to ANZA MEMBERS ONLY.
  3. All artwork entered remains 100% copyright of the artist, although ANZA reserves the right to use the image in internal and external promotion including social media.
  4. All artwork must be 100% original copyright owned by the artist and not use any third-party material.
  5. All artwork submitted must not violate any law or regulation, be defamatory or misleading.
  6. The Editor’s decision is final.
  7. The competition opens Wednesday 18 April and closes Friday 11 May. We cannot guarantee consideration for late entries.
  8. Final decision and announcement of the winners will be announced on Friday 11 May.

Penang Palate

TUCKERBOX COLUMNIST: Raelene Tan shares her love of the ‘Pearl of the Orient’.

Free Range Chicken Kapitan – Golden Sands

Penang, the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, an island off the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is just a one hour flight from Singapore.

HISTORY
Malaysia’s second largest city, Penang’s capital George Town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. It is a sister city with Adelaide, South Australia.
The betel-nut tree (Malay, pinang) gave the island its name. Also known as areca-nut palm, it is the State emblem, featuring on Penang’s flag.
With a long-held reputation for good hawker fare, visits are keenly anticipated. Malay, Chinese, Indian, Nonya and Eurasian tastes abound. Gurney Drive, along George Town’s esplanade, is particularly popular for its hawker stalls. After admiring historic buildings, steel-rod sculptures and unique wall murals, this is the place to stop to appreciate well-known delicacies.

SETTLING IN
During a recent family visit, Golden Sands Resort was our choice of accommodation, as it has been on previous occasions. With its Cool Zone Kids Club and Adventure Zone, this family-friendly resort, situated on Batu Feringgi (‘foreigner’s rock’) Beach, has three swimming-pools nestled in its lush tropical gardens and a host of activities for young and old alike. Connected by a nature-path lined with exotic plants to its sister property Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa makes it ideal for a wide choice of amenities.

SPICY NOTES
Penang and nutmeg go hand-in-hand for this writer. Whether fresh, dried or juiced, the fragrant taste is a must-have. Dried shredded nutmeg sprinkled over yoghurt is a favourite breakfast item. Drinking freshly produced nutmeg juice made each day special during our stay. Herbs and spices are part-and-parcel of life in Penang, readily available and highlighted in many signature dishes. Cloves, cinnamon and coriander come to mind, as well as bay leaves, basil, ginger, star anise, pepper and ginger, to name but a few.

TASTES A-PLENTY
The island’s culinary gems include Penang assam laksa (rice-noodles in spicy soup), roti canai (Indian pancake served with curry or sugar), pasembur (Indian vegetable salad with spicy sauce), chicken curry kapitan (mild Nonya curry), Penang char kuay teow (fried rice-noodles) and satay.
At Golden Sands’ Garden Cafe we enjoyed Indian curries, Chinese noodles and Malay kueh (cakes). Next-door at Rasa Sayang’s Spice Market Café seafood, poultry and vegetables are enhanced by subtle additions of spices. At both places, ‘rooted in nature’ cooking uses sustainably farmed fish, locally sourced organic fruit and vegetables, free-range poultry and beef, with spices and herbs grown in their garden, even honey from their own beehive. Such dishes include grilled king prawns, citrus mesclun salad with chicken, grilled baby sea bass, plus fish and chips. Nasi lemak (coconut-rice with a spicy condiment, fish, egg and vegetable) and hokkien mee (noodles) can also be enjoyed. Sedap (delicious)!
I hope you visit and enjoy Penang’s precious gems as much as I.

Born in Adelaide, Raelene Tan is an etiquette consultant and food and travel writer. She has authored four books and has been a regular guest on radio and television.

Deep Thought

WANDERING YOGI COLUMNIST: Lee Carsley visits a silent retreat for some deep reflection – but not all meditation paths need to delve so deep.

Lee Carsely ANZA's Wandering Yogi, yogae teacher and meditator

I am two hours from the Bali seaside, surrounded by lush jungle on the slopes of Mount Batukaru. Local villagers believe this sacred mountain welcomes back their souls after their death; it is a place of contemplation.
I am here for Vispassna. It is a silent retreat where meditation is key – up to seven hours a day, with one super-long-sit of three hours. There is limited food consumption (usually only one meal a day), no reading, no writing, no talking, and no recognition of others. It’s often touted as the ‘supreme’ meditation practice and heralds life-changing views – if you can stick it out… which is tough.
It’s not so tough here though. I mean you’re allowed to speak – provided you are prepared to walk 500 metres up to the guardhouse and wait there for some equally word-starved guest to join you. There’s no power in the bungalows or single-room dormitories (men and women are separated), but there are charger spaces at the Ashram (food hall) where you can give your devices some electrical juice for a US$1per day.
There is a walking labyrinth of ever-decreasing circles where you can chant mantras; a sacred water site for contemplation and a massive yoga octagon for guided yoga and meditation practice morning and night. There is even a crying bench tucked away, overlooking the river – which gets some use from me. Suffice to say, it’s intense – and obviously not for everyone.
At my check-in at the guardhouse on Day One, I was asked “what is Vispassna?” – by a woman who had been at the retreat for 10 days already… it seemed enlightenment wasn’t going to come easy and my tests started ASAP.
It was rice-harvesting season. Every morning, my bungalow with its superb view of the fields, was greeted with the sounds of scythes swishing through the rice, chatter of the workers, the occasional song. It was a reminder that peace is not always silence.
It was also cremation season. In Hindu tradition, cremation frees the spirit for reincarnation. In Bali, communities decide the date for a group cremation as many cannot afford the individual expense. This season requires the cutting down of special wood – with a chainsaw. There’s a party, with music, speeches, fireworks, lasting well into the night. Every night.
It was a reminder of my most sacred duty in meditation: to practice karma so my soul may be liberated.
And there were the night frogs and insects which seemed noisier than NYE in New York. Being kept awake was only a reminder of the importance of breath in calming the mind, body and soul – and remembering to take ear plugs.
Each day, these challenges came and went – I still remained in silence.
Then on Day Six, our regular guide turned up with a nagi, an Indian instrument that looks like an accordion. He was happy; the retreat owner had given permission to practice meditation with Kirtan, a call-and-response practice of devotional singing.
I surrendered to sound – and came out of Vispassna.
Yet, not all meditation paths have to be this deep. Like other people at this retreat, you can choose the depth of your silence.

MEDITATION TIPS:
If you can’t commit to a regular meditation practice (at least 20 minutes, three times a week) you may be better off with a massage. Irregular meditation has an instant feel good effect; which wears off rather quickly without ongoing mind-training.
Not all meditation practice offers the same outcomes – speak to experts who will tell you the difference.
Do not meditate if you are experiencing clinical depression, or some form of personality disorder as it can make it worse.

And remember, the path is both wide and deep. Seek which suits you.

Lee Carsley is the ANZA Wandering Yoga founder teacher, and Yoga Alliance CE trainer. When not teaching yoga to students and other teachers, she also leads meditation workshops and bespoke yoga retreats. Be the light, show the light, and travel light.

13% Gastro Wine

HOTSPOTS: Raf Dalmau sips delicious wines on Telok Ayer.

13% Gastro Wine Bar, Telok Ayer

“Consistently great… my go-to place… an oenophile heaven… surprisingly good food… an excellent hideaway… fab little gem… great value for money”; these are just some of the many compliments one can find online about this fantastic wine bar. Tripadvisor alone has a 98% favorable review rate and 13% Gastro Wine appears in most of the bloggers’ Top Ten wine bars. I can personally give you some of the reasons why this superb gastro wine bar is worth a visit. And best of all, it won’t break the bank.
13% Gastro Wine has three locations: Aliwal St., Killiney Rd., and the recently opened Telok Ayer. All three venues are well-suited for a romantic date, after-work drinks, or for a birthday treat. They have a great vibe and avoid gimmicky décor.
The focus is on the wine of course and the list changes regularly but never disappoints. Feel like a classic French Bordeaux or perhaps an Australian chardonnay? Or maybe you are in the mood for a robust Spanish red, or after-dinner port; well, you’ll find a top selection here. And while it is all about the wine, trust me the food does not disappoint in any way – it’s simple but very well executed. There is a good selection of modern European dishes perfect for sharing; and not-to-be-missed are the iberico ham and cheese boards
If you have any questions about the wines or food, all you have to do is ask the knowledgeable staff. Although for quick reference you can check out their cleverly displayed blackboard which has pairing suggestions for wines and food. One of the reasons why this is a to-go place for us is the fantastic people working here. The staff are attentive and friendly, and always on hand to answer questions, offer suggestions or pass on knowledge.
What makes 13% even more special is the value it offers. Very few places on our beloved Red Dot offer such great wines at such reasonable prices.

13% Gastro Wine
123A Telok Ayer St., 2nd Floor, 068592
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Into the Wild

Adopted New Zealander, Marie Monmont is a business woman, social enterprise entrepreneur and a driving force for change says Charley Larcombe.

Marie Monmont entrepreneur wildness chocolate

Marie Monmont is chic, petite, and quick with a smile to break across her face. Her French accent is still strong even after nearly 20 years living in New Zealand and she speaks, like so many of her countrymen, by quickly peppering her answers with anecdotes and gesticulating with her hands. Sitting across from me drinking hot chocolate in an Italian coffee shop in Singapore, dressed in pristine preppy clothes with a jaunty hat nonchalantly pushed to the side, she seems the epitome of a stylish, care-free city dweller.

However, where would you catch her on another day of the week? Working alongside her prisoner co-workers, under the watchful eyes of guards at a prison in Wellington, New Zealand. You see, Marie’s colleagues can’t nip out for espresso meetings or talk shop at lunch over an extortionately-priced salad, because whilst Marie goes home to her family, they do their shift and go back to their cells.

Let’s just put this into some context.

Marie is the creator of Wildness organic chocolate, a rich exotic confection that stands above the rest due to its magic ingredient of cupuaçu, a fruit discovered in the depths of the Brazilian rainforest. From the same family as cacao, it’s usually snapped up by the pharmaceutical and beauty behemoths for its health and wellness properties, but Marie has battled to get her slice of the shipment. By working closely with one solo farmer, Carlos, she has been growing, drying and exporting this little-known product back to New Zealand to add to her delicious chocolates.

The connection to the cell mates?

“I saw a French documentary about a former prisoner who had learnt new skills during his sentence and I thought it was really interesting,” explains Marie. “Moments later, I was calling prisons around Wellington, asking if employing prisoners was even an option. I called and called and called, and eventually I wrote a quick business plan. Within 10 minutes, I had a reply, and the next day I was putting it into action and on my way to offering employment to prisoners.”

Importantly, Marie is not only creating an opportunity for prisoners to learn new skills in graphic designing, printing, packaging and assembly of her chocolate products, she pays a proper wage – not a ‘prison rate’. What also marks her out is that she physically goes inside the prison; she works alongside the offenders. With her elfin haircut and slight build, it must prove an interesting sight as she gets to work alongside her colleagues in their prison garb. I ask how she finds common ground? What do they talk about all day?

“I reserve all judgement; I’m not there to judge them on what they’ve done before or why they’re in prison. At the beginning, nobody wanted to work for me, because I was a ‘female company’; they saw that working for a chocolate brand was a woman’s job. But then they saw that I’m not a meek little girl, I graft hard, I have a bottom line and they respect that. We’re there to work but it’s an incredible environment to be in. There is no Wildness company without them, and we all take pride in that.”

The importance of this social enterprise aspect of the Wildness business is integral – not just a sound-bite. And this is evident in Marie’s impassioned conversation and her stoicism in not caring that her approach hasn’t been done before. She’s not put off by attempting new methods, or employing a different staff base, simply because they’re not the norm. She’s here to shake things up and push the envelope.

Wildness chocolate (and also the pure raw honey her bees produce back in Wellington) are used by Accor and Intercontinental hotels in New Zealand – and soon to be in Singapore too. Her family haven’t been here too long, but she is already looking at importing Wildness, as well as trying to set-up a similarly socially-conscious workforce here on the Little Red Dot. “Working in the prisons may not be viable, but I have found some incredible charities to potentially work with, where people can again learn new skills and be part of a growing company they can be proud of.”

She is also incredibly mindful of the environment. She sources organic cocoa beans and is constantly striving to get the precious cupuaçu organically certified too. She experiments with the chocolate packaging to ensure everything is degradable and is produced ethically and is environmentally-friendly. She is just as passionate about the environment as she is about her social responsibilities. “It is important that we all do our little bit. The environment is incredibly important to me, as it is what will affect my three children. Making sure we are working for good in the environment is a major driver.”

It’s important to say that Marie isn’t preaching or earnest. She’s very warm and funny and makes light of the way she charges through life.

“I’m not wanting to change the world, but as a young business, I can implement these things straight away and as we grow and grow, I can prove that not only is it a commercial success, but being more socially and environmentally conscious is viable too. It does not have to be one or the other.”

Oh, and by the way, the chocolate is delicious…

cupuaçu

The Benefits of Giving

SOUL FUEL COLUMNIST: Kim Forrester reflects on the tireless work of our ANZA volunteers ahead of next month’s VOYA event.

Next month, we honour the volunteers who hold the ANZA community together at VOYA (nominate here). Giving of ourselves to others in our community is not just a pleasant and honourable trait, it is the very foundation of human society.
Ever since our early ancestors walked on the African savannah, hundreds of thousands of years ago, it is cooperation that has bound communities together. In fact, throughout human history, it has been the most cooperative societies that have thrived. Put simply, we, as a species, have achieved all that we have because of the willingness of individuals to share their skills and talents for the good of the wider community.
Just as our ANZA volunteers share their time, energy and wisdom with us, now.
There are real benefits to giving to others. Studies have shown that volunteering induces a “warm glow” effect in our brains, leaving us feeling happier, more trusting and more uplifted. Those who give of themselves also enjoy stronger social connections, a greater sense of purpose and, incredibly, longer lives.
Of course, in our demanding world, it’s not always easy to be generous with your time, energy or money. But don’t underestimate the impact you can make by being more forthcoming with other valuable assets.
Even if you are unable to volunteer in a more traditional sense, there are other ways you can give of yourself and enhance the lives of the people around you. You, as an individual, have an incredible and valuable effect on our community when you choose to be generous with:

YOUR PRAISE. We are intrinsically wired to seek and respond to positive feedback from others. So, when you choose to openly compliment or praise someone it has a wonderful effect on their mood and, by extension, the people in their life. When you see something you like, experience something enjoyable or notice something extraordinary… speak up! Tell people if they have done a great job; share a compliment if someone or something impresses you; write an email of appreciation if you have received excellent service.

YOUR SMILE. You may be unaware of the magic in your smile but studies have shown that your beautiful grin is stress-relieving, attractive and delightfully contagious. One simple way to give to others around you is to consciously smile throughout your day. This practice may not be completely effortless – you may have to train yourself to smile more often – but the value of your grin cannot be underestimated.

YOUR ATTENTION. This is not necessarily about giving up time to spend with others but about ensuring that, when you spend time with others, you are interested in them; you are curious, present, willing to listen. It’s about choosing to talk less, and listen more.

Not everyone has the capacity to volunteer, but there is something we can all give to others, at any time. Our gratitude. So, to those who give up their time, energy and creativity for the ANZA community, I say “I see you. And thank you”.

To nominate a member of the community, please click here.

Kim Forrester is a holistic wellbeing author, consultant and educator. www.kimforrester.net