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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Tatiana Burkett

Hi, I’m Tatiana Burkett, a mum of two — my daughter Sasha (4) and my little boy Zayndan (2) — and the founder of Sashaboo™, a joyful Australian kids’ brand all about imagination, bonding, and play. My husband serves in the military, and since we don’t have family nearby, we do everything together — our days, nights, and adventures always include the kids. They’re our world and the heart behind everything I create. I’ve always been passionate about sport and staying active — our family loves doing things outdoors, from beach walks and park play to any fun local activity…

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Health & Wellbeing

The Real Talk Guide to Getting Your Health Back on Track as a Busy Mum

Let’s be honest – somewhere between the school drop-offs, managing after-school activities, work deadlines, and trying to keep the house from looking like a complete disaster zone, your own health probably slipped down the priority list. You’re not alone. Most of us have stood in front of the fridge at 9pm, eating leftover nuggets from the kids’ plates and calling it dinner. But here’s the thing: taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and all those clichés we roll our eyes at? They’re actually true. The good news is that getting healthier…

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Business & Career, Jobs and Employment Services

Returning to Work After Maternity: How a Recruitment Agency Can Help

Motherhood is one of the most incredible experiences of a woman’s life. However, once the maternity leave is over and it’s time for working mothers to return to the workforce, insecurities creep in. They worry about how industries might’ve changed in their absence, and whether they can keep up. They fear being judged by their employer for the long break. They also worry whether their health can keep up with the demanding roles they previously held. Here’s how a recruitment agency can help moms coming back to work. Personalised Job Matching Every mother’s journey of getting back to work is…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local mum, Carli Skurnik

This week we’re chatting with Carli Skurnik, a long-time Eastern Suburbs local and mum of two boys, aged 11 and 13. Carli has called the East home since 1998 and now lives in beautiful Bellevue Hill, where she juggles family life with running her own business, One Buyers Agency. From coffee at Shuk in North Bondi to beach days at Bondi and lazy movie afternoons when it’s raining, Carli shares what she loves most about life in the East, her favourite local spots, and some honest reflections on the realities of being a working mum. Read more about our chat…

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Family, Markets

Double the Fun, Double the Markets Maroubra Welcomes a Second Monthly Market

Maroubra’s market scene is growing. Following the success of the Maroubra Beach Markets and strong community support, a second monthly market is being introduced, giving locals two opportunities each month to shop, eat and connect over summer. Heffron Park Markets – Netball Courts, 54 Fitzgerald Avenue, MaroubraThird Sunday of the month starting 19 October 2025, 8am–2pm Maroubra Beach Markets – Broadarrow Reserve, 292–310 Fitzgerald Avenue, MaroubraFirst Saturday of the month, 8am–2pm Both markets will feature more than 100 stalls showcasing an impressive mix of local products, including fresh produce, artisan foods, fashion, homewares, crafts, plants, and art. Visitors can enjoy…

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Health & Wellbeing

7 Leading NDIS Service Providers in Sydney

Have you ever felt that navigating the NDIS system can be complex and frustrating? If so, you’re not alone in that feeling. This is especially the case when needing to select the right service provider for yourself or a loved one.  The good news is that, from hands-on in-home support to specialist therapy services, Sydney is home to a diverse mix of organisations ready to assist participants in living a more independent, rewarding lifestyle.  You don’t have to engage in an extensive search and vetting process because this guide has compiled the seven most respected NDIS providers in Sydney. Each…

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Business & Career, Travel

Avoid These Common Mistakes in Your Australia Student Visa Journey

The acceptance letter finally arrives. You open your email, and there it is — “Congratulations! You’ve been offered a place at an Australian university.” Your heart races. You picture yourself walking through vibrant campuses, making lifelong friends, and exploring Australia’s beaches and cafés. The excitement is real — but amid all this joy, one small oversight can bring your dream to a sudden halt. Every year, countless students face delays or even refusals because of simple, avoidable mistakes in their Subclass 500 Australia student visa application. The process might seem straightforward, but it’s filled with fine details — and missing…

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Business & Career

From time-poor nurse to thriving business owner: Young mum ‘Jacinta Monckton’ reset her career with cosmetic injectables franchise and hasn’t looked back

Nurses across Australia are struggling under the weight of difficult conditions and inflexible and long working hours.   So when registered nurse and mum of two, Jacinta Monckton, decided to open her own cosmetic injectables clinic, she wasn’t chasing status, she was chasing balance, purpose and freedom. After years of working long hospital shifts and navigating the juggle of motherhood, Monckton discovered a business model that allowed her to use her clinical expertise, work family-friendly hours and directly help people build self-confidence. “I love being a registered nurse, but I want a role that will let me still care for…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local Mum, Priscillia Kowalski

Hello! I’m Priscillia, originally from France. I grew up in a small village near Lyon, where sometimes school was cancelled because there was too much snow! It didn’t happen often, but it did happen. You know how in Australia we have ice cream trucks driving around and stopping to sell ice creams? Well, where I grew up, ice cream trucks weren’t a thing – we had a cheese truck that came around our town and parked right in front of our house. We’d all go out to buy fresh cheese, cream, and butter. That probably tells you how small and…

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Health & Wellbeing

Finding Yourself Between the School Run and Soccer Practice: A Mum’s Guide to Keeping Your Spark Alive

There’s a moment most mothers experience, usually somewhere between the third load of laundry and dinner prep, when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and think, “Who is that person?” The yoga pants have become a uniform. Your bag is filled with snacks, wet wipes, and spare clothes for everyone except you. Your hobbies? You vaguely remember having some, once upon a time. Motherhood is all-consuming, especially in those early years. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough: losing yourself entirely in the role of “mum” isn’t good for you or your kids. Children benefit from…

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