COMPETITIONS

Win tickets to Perth Zoo 

Thanks to Perth Zoo, Kids in Perth - The Parents' Paper is giving away four family admission passes to Perth Zoo to see the new Sulawesi Crested Macaque exhibit.

For your chance to win one of these passes, write to The Parents Paper and tell us which 'zone' the new Sulawesi Crested Macaque exhibit is located in at Perth Zoo. (clue - see Perth Zoo article on page 20) along with your details.

For more information about Perth Zoo and its programs visit www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au or call 9474 3551 (24-hr Recorded Infoline).

Win an AmazingBaby water carrier 

The AmazingBaby Water Carrier is designed specifically for use in water and is perfect for the beach, pool or shower. It allows the caregiver a hands-free experience in the water as the infant is securely positioned in the basket seat. The caregiver is now available to play with the infant in the carrier or even another child.

The AmazingBaby Water Carrier adheres to strict international safety certification testing and is now available in Perth. For purchasing details or to find out more information, call the Perth distributor on 9388 1600.

For your chance to win an AmazingBaby Water Carrier, valued at $79.99, answer the question below an send it, along with your details to The Parents' Paper.

Question: What is the AmazingBaby Water Carrier suitable for? (hint see their ad on page 10 or editorial on page 11)

Bionicle: The Legends of Metru Nui 

Released by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, the all-new second Bionicle movie Bionicle: The Legends of Metru Nui, brings to life the biomechanical creatures based on the popular Lego Bionicle toy line. 

The action-packed epic takes place in a primitive island setting, rich with a mix of languages, myths and magic, filled with good and evil, darkness and light, and heroes and villains. The Legends of Metru Nui is a must-own movie for all Bionicle fans. 

To celebrate the DVD and video release of Bionicle: The Legends of Metru Nui, Buena Vista Home Entertainment and Kids in Perth - The Parents' Paper are offering an opportunity to win one of two cool Bionicle packs.

Each pack is valued at $132.65 and contains:

• 1 Bionicle 2 - Legends of Metru Nui DVD

• 1 Bionicle - Mask of Light DVD

• 1 Lego Bionicle Vahki toy

• 1 Turaga Dume and Nivawk Large Bionicle Lego Toy

• 1 The Official Guide - Scholastic Book

• 1 Book - Scholastic

• 1 Bionicle 2 - Legends of Metru Nui posters

• 1 Bionicle small figure toy

For your chance to win send your answer to the question below, along with your details to The Parents' Paper.

Question: Who is your favourite Bionicle?

The Little Day Out A bigger fun day out for kids! 

The Little Day Out, on 11 December, is destined to be the biggest, most enjoyable and affordable event Perth families have ever seen! It features over 30 kiddies' rides, all free, with fun-packed entertainment including stars from Channel Nine's hit TV show New MacDonalds Farm, Bob the Builder, Bart Simpson, Humphrey B Bear, Chelsea Gibson, Think Pink and much more. There is even entertainment for mums and dads.

The Little Day Out will take place in the beautiful, secure, shady grounds of Curtin University in Bentley 10am-4pm, Saturday 11 December.

Tickets are $20 each or $70 (plus booking fee) for a family pass (two adults and two children) and are available through BOCS 9484 1133 or www.bocsticketing.com.au 

Your support will help Variety WA raise vital funds for WA's sick, disable and disadvantaged children in need. So pack a lunch, head to Curtin and enjoy the biggest Little Day Out Perth kids have ever seen!

For more information contact Variety WA on 9355 3655 or visit www.varietywa.com 

For a chance to win one of five family passes (valued at $70) answer the question below and send it, along with your details, to The Parents' Paper.

Harmful food additives uncovered!

An easy-to-read book, recently launched in Perth, gives consumers the essential information every person needs to know about which additives are in our foods, which ones are harmful, and why. Additive Alert - Your Guide to Safer Shopping was written by Perth author and mother of two, Julie Eady. The issues surrounding food additives are of concern to everyone, especially parents of young children. Although most additives are safe, there are many found in our everyday foods that may well be damaging our health.

Some additives are known carcinogens and considered dangerous, especially for children, whilst others are linked strongly to asthma, ADHD and the alarming increase in behavioural and learning problems in children today.  Incredibly, many additives are actually banned in other countries because of proven health risks, yet still widely used in Australia, often in so called "healthy" foods our children eat everyday. Additive Alert offers a quick and easy reference as to which ones to avoid and why.

In his foreword to the book, Murdoch University's Dr Peter Dingle advises: "You need to know the hard facts about food additives and understand that they are a significant contributing factor to our kids' poor health, and change what you can in your own life. Do this by reading this book."

Additive Alert - Your Guide to Safer Shopping is available at selected outlets around Perth, or direct by mail order on 08 94032245 or www.additivealert.com.au It would make a superb gift for anyone who cares about their health and especially for those with children.

WIN WIN WIN

To celebrate the launch of Additive Alert, Kids in Perth - The Parents' Paper has five copies of the book to give away. For your chance to win send your name, address and phone number to The Parents' Paper, PO Box 1418 Morley BC 6943 or via email competitions@kidsinperth.com