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Family Friendly Technology

Thinking About an Electric Vehicle? Here’s What Eastern Suburbs Families Need to Know

With petrol prices continuing to put pressure on household budgets, more Eastern Suburbs families are considering making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV). While the upfront purchase price is still something to consider, many families are discovering that lower running costs and the growing network of public chargers are making EV ownership more practical than ever. If you’ve been wondering whether an electric vehicle would work for your family, here’s what you need to know. Thousands of Drivers Have Already Made the Switch Electric vehicle ownership is growing rapidly across Randwick. There are now around 3,000 electric vehicles registered…

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Family Friendly Technology, Travel

Eastern Suburbs Families — Don’t Miss This Child Car Seat Rebate Before It Ends!

Families across the Eastern Suburbs with babies and young children are being encouraged to take advantage of the Randwick City Council Child Car Seat Rebate Program before funding runs out. The popular program is closing soon, offering eligible Randwick residents a $50 rebate per child car seat fitting when installed by a Transport for NSW Authorised Fitter. For busy parents juggling school drop-offs, daycare runs, sports and family outings, this is a great opportunity to save money while making sure your children are travelling as safely as possible. How Eastern Suburbs Families Can Use This Program If you live in…

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Family Friendly Technology

The return of the village: Why mums are seeking connection this Mother’s Day

A growing number of Australian mothers are seeking something many feel has been lost in modern life – a village. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, loneliness in motherhood is on the rise. Studies suggest up to 80–90% of new mothers experience feelings of loneliness, often driven by a lack of community support and reduced in-person connection. This quiet isolation can have a significant impact on mental health, confidence, and relationships. A personal experience of isolation Sydney-based founder Brittany Bloomer knows this experience firsthand. After becoming a first-time mum while living overseas in Estonia, she found herself without family,…

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Community, Family Friendly Technology

Are Your Credit Card Details Safe Upon Checkout? 7 Action Points

Online shopping has become as common as a traffic jam in EDSA, and so has the convenience of paying with credit cards. However, each time you type those digits into a checkout page, a question hangs in the air: are your details really safe?  The short answer is yes—if you shop smart and take advantage of the tools already at your disposal. Here are seven powerful habits that will make your credit card details safe every time you hit that checkout button.  1) Use One Account and Maximize Its Security Features Secure online credit card transactions start with the card…

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Family Friendly Technology

Sydney-siders are invited to Clean & Win with Tineco at their first consumer activation in Chatswood

For the first time in Australia, Tineco – the global leader* in wet and dry floorcare – will give consumers direct access to test and try the cleaning performance and time-saving benefits of Tineco’s latest range of wet and dry floor cleaners. A limited time activation in Sydney is being held at Westfield Chatswood Shopping Centre (in front of Zara) between 24th to 29th March 2026. Consumers will have a chance to win a range of prizes, including the brand’s flagship Floor One S9 Artist Steam. The power of steam will be demonstrated during Tineco’s activation in Sydney with a…

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Family Friendly Technology, Free

Declutter Your iPhone Photos: Free Workshop at Waverley Library

Do you love taking photos with your iPhone? From family moments and holidays to everyday snapshots, it’s easy to quickly build up thousands of images without even realising it. Before you know it, your camera roll is filled with duplicates, blurry shots, screenshots, and “just in case” photos that you never go back to. This kind of digital clutter can make it frustrating to find the pictures you actually care about, while also taking up valuable storage space on your phone. If this sounds familiar, you are definitely not alone — and this upcoming workshop at Waverley Library is designed…

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Family Friendly Technology

Best Robot Vacuum Australia 2026: Narwal Freo Z10 Review for Busy Families

Keeping the floors clean in a busy family home can feel like a never-ending task. Between kids, pets, beach sand, crumbs and everyday dust, vacuuming and mopping often become daily chores. That’s why more households are turning to robot vacuums to help keep their homes tidy with minimal effort. After testing the Narwal Freo Z10 Robot Vacuum and Mop, it’s easy to see why it’s quickly being talked about as one of the best robot vacuums available in Australia. Designed with powerful suction, smart scheduling and a unique tangle-free brush system, the Narwal Freo Z10 is built for modern homes…

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Family Friendly Technology, Uncategorized

Are Robot Vacuums Safe Around Kids? (And How to Choose the Right One)

Robot vacuums have become common appliances in many homes because they automate repetitive household chores. For busy families, the ability to schedule cleaning can help maintain tidy floors with far less daily effort. In households with young children, however, parents often pay closer attention to how household devices operate around toys, furniture, and play areas. Moving appliances, floor sensors, and rotating brushes can naturally raise questions about safety. Before using a robot vacuum regularly in a family environment, it helps to understand how the devices work and which features improve everyday safety. With the right setup, parents can create cleaning…

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Family Friendly Technology

Family-Friendly Retail: Keeping Food Fresh and Attractive with Display Freezers

Operating a small grocery store, a corner store, or a health food store in Australia comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining the quality of food items that families need every time they shop at the store. Families, especially, need fresh, high-quality food items every time they shop, which requires the store to have the best solutions to keep the food items fresh, hygienic, and easily accessible. The best way to do this, as a small business owner, is by investing in a display freezer, which comes in handy to keep the food items…

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Family Friendly Technology

7 Best Autism Support Apps for Parents Reviewed 2026

Raising autistic children comes with lots of incredible joys, but also lots of very real challenges to navigate too. From managing daily routines and emotional regulation, to supporting communications and school transitions, many families have started increasingly turning to digital tools for extra guidance, support and structure. The right app can make a meaningful difference to autistic children and their parents. So, whether you are looking for practical strategies, behavior support, or great communications tools, check out what we think are seven of the best autism support apps for parents in 2026. 1. Autism360 Best for parents who want a…

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