For Mums Archives

Aging Gracefully: Why Supported Independent Living is the Perfect Choice

27/06/2024

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a provision that currently benefits over 30,000 Australians under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). This service was created to enable people with disabilities to live an enhanced and independent lifestyle within a supportive community environment. Essentially, it allows them to live alongside other individuals who have similar requirements for support, within shared accommodation. The assistance that can be received through SIL will vary depending on the goals and specific needs of each individual. But, it can include help with daily tasks such as cooking, rubbish removal and cleaning, as well as personal care, accessing…

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Health & Wellbeing

Smile Bright – Why Regular Dental Services Are Your Best Friend

26/06/2024

Do you ever find yourself dreading that dental appointment, imagining the worst-case scenarios of drills and root canals? We get it—dentistry isn’t exactly everyone’s idea of a good time. But hold on to your toothbrushes because we’re about to flip that frown upside down! Embrace Your Smile Your smile is like your personal sunshine—it brightens up every room and makes even Mondays bearable. But to keep that grin gleaming, regular dental visits are your secret weapon. Here’s why they’re worth every (tooth)ache: 1. Prevention is the Best Policy Imagine dodging the discomfort of a toothache or the drama of a…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Caroline Bilkey

24/06/2024

Hi Mums, my name is Caroline. I am originally from New Zealand but have now lived half of my life abroad, settling finally in the beautiful Eastern Suburbs of Sydney 6 years ago. I live in Double Bay with my husband and my 1 year old daughter. As well as our two Labrador’s and two Ragdoll cats. I own and founded Mummy’s Whispers, an agency specialising in postnatal and newborn care. This came after years and years of travelling the world as a Maternity Nurse looking after newborns within homes and many jobs 24 hours / 6 days a week….

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Babies, Health & Wellbeing

What To Look For When Buying A Breast Pump

22/06/2024

Being a mom is something that changes your life in profound ways, from cherished late-night cuddles to navigating the aisles for baby gear. Amidst the joy and delight, you embark on the exciting and perhaps slightly overwhelming journey of breastfeeding. Understandably, it isn’t easy. Sometimes, you need a little help, especially when it comes to expressing and storing breast milk. That’s where a reliable breast pump comes in—an essential tool that’s likely at the top of your shopping list. Whether you’re heading back to work, sharing feeding duties with your partner, or just need a break now and then, a…

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Business & Career

Free Resume & CV Writing workshop

21/06/2024

Need to improve your Resume and CV writing skills? Waverley Library is hosting an event that will help you get a competitive edge. Standing out from the pack in the job market can sometimes be a challenge! Get help and take your first step tighter with Join Mohan Dhall – a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders, Chartered Manager and university lecturer. Learn how to improve your resume and CV writing skills. Get job ready by covering all the important topics such as: What is a resume/CV? How are resumes/CVs used? What are the critical things needed in…

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Events, Food

Farmer & Son Fresh Produce Markets on McKeon St

19/06/2024

Farmers & Son will be at Maroubra Beach Markets on the 1st Sunday of the month, then at McKeon Street Plaza for the remaining Sundays of the month. James Duffell has been selling his family’s produce at Farmers’ Markets in Sydney since 2015 and has since expanded the business to include wholesaling to some of Sydney’s best restaurants, as well as retail home-delivery services and more. Farmer & Son now sells not just their own peaches, apricots, oranges, grapes and sugar plums from their own orchards, but also fresh produce from other farms across NSW and are proud to support…

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Health & Wellbeing

Seatbelt Use During Pregnancy Research Opportunity!

19/06/2024

Are you or someone you know ≥20 weeks pregnant? Researchers at Neuroscience Research Australia and The George Institute are seeking volunteers for a study measuring the quality of seatbelt fit and use among pregnant women. Would the research project be a good fit for me? We are looking for women aged 18 or over with a single or multiple pregnancy who are greater than or equal to 20 weeks gestation. They must be willing to attend one lab visit at NeuRA, in Randwick and be able to read English well enough to understand the consent form. What would be involved…

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Babies, Family

Planning Your Baby’s First Celebration: A Joyful Guide

16/06/2024

Planning your baby’s first party can be a wonderful moment—truly, something to remember in your little one’s life. From choosing the theme to capturing those bright, beaming moments of the day, here are some timely steps that can ensure things end up just as special. Choosing the Perfect Theme What can work well is a theme that gets excited with anything plain to make it magical. Why not go for birth month flowers as your theme? This would bring in hues of color but also, most importantly, elements of nature and personal touches into the decor, exhibiting what makes your…

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Family, Health & Wellbeing

Relationship hacks: Why cooking together can keep the fire burning

16/06/2024

Successful couples do things together, even when those things aren’t that great. Cooking is a classic example! According to Elizabeth Jane, relationship longevity requires hard work and a commitment to do things together, even when those things may not always work out. The key is to make the effort. Cooking is a classic example. Elizabeth Jane, respected wellbeing and mindfulness keynote speaker, relationships’ coach and mentor, celebrated artist and author of Amazon best-seller ‘Free and First – Unlocking Your Ultimate Life’, shares some tips to help people consider the benefits of doing things together such as cooking. Jane experienced a sudden…

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Business & Career, Inspiration

Fung Shui expert: How to give your career the OOMPH it needs with work desk hacks

11/06/2024

Whether you are working from home or working at the office, your work desk plays a key role in your professional life. According to Kellie Richardson, your work desk is integral to your career and financial success in more ways than you realise and it all comes down to the art of Fung Shui. Kellie Richardson is a highly respected interior designer, creator of the term ‘Botox for your home’ and founder of Melbourne-based home design company Kurved by Design. Richardson emphasises that according to the principles of Feng Shui, there are simple things you can do to your work…

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