For Mums Archives

Free RAT tests from Waverley Council in conjunction with NSW health

28/04/2023

Free RAT tests from Council in conjunction with NSW health Ahead of winter, residents can now collect free rapid antigen tests (RATs) from various locations across Waverley. Receive up to two packs of five RATs per person, and up to two packs per household member. The tests can be picked up from: Customer Service Centre 55 Spring Street Bondi Junction, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Welcome Centre in Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, open 10am to 4pm 7 days Waverley Library, Denison Street Bondi Junction And families using our Childcare Centres can collect RATs from their…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local mum, Olivia Pigeot

24/04/2023

Hi I’m Olivia! I’m a local mama in North Bondi. I’m also a NIDA Graduate (Bachelor of Dramatic Art 1997) and have been a professional actress for over 30 years, with a career in film, TV, theatre and voice over. Since becoming a mum I’ve realised the importance of including Drama into our kids education. Drama is great for so many reasons! Drama helps to nurture creativity, confidence, develop social skills, connection, collaboration and empathy (by walking in another’s shoes) – but most of all, it’s super fun! Noticing a gap in primary aged education, Bondi Kids Drama was birthed…

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Events, Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

RUN SWIM COOGEE AQUATHLON

20/04/2023

RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon is a brand new event hosted by Coogee Surf Life Saving Club together with our partners Randwick City Council and major sponsors. Those who entered our inaugural RunSwim Coogee event in May 2022 just loved the concept, the route and the overall experience. Join us for our next event in May 2023! Take the challenge at this epic coastal event. RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon is an important community, fundraising and charity-based event and with limited registrations, is expected to sell out fast. All proceeds from the event go towards maintaining vital lifesaving equipment and services on the beach to…

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For Mums, Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

Get rebates of up to $100 on reusable cloth nappies.

16/04/2023

Waverley residents can claim a 50% rebate on the purchase of reusable nappies (up to $100 rebate for a $200 purchase) and reusable sanitary products (up to $50 rebate for a $100 purchase) making it more affordable to go eco-friendly. Reusable products may cost a little more up-front, but in the long term they can save you more than $1,000 a year! Council rebates are provided to help reduce the upfront costs of reusable options, allowing you to reduce your waste to landfill by shifting away from disposable, single-use products. If you have been wanting to try these reusable products now…

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Health & Wellbeing

Australia’s Leading Cosmetic Injectables and Laser Hair Removal Clinic

14/04/2023

At Cosmetique®, we are committed to providing exceptional results at competitive prices. Our team of skilled injectors and technicians are dedicated to ensuring your comfort and satisfaction throughout your treatment journey. We take pride in our reputation as one of Australia’s leading cosmetic clinics, and our 19 locations nationwide make it convenient for you to find a clinic near you. At Cosmetique®, we understand that each individual has unique concerns and goals. That’s why we offer a variety of options for non-surgical treatments, including filler services, wrinkle relaxers, beauty treatments, and laser hair removal treatments. Our team of experienced injectors…

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For Mums, Health & Wellbeing, Uncategorized

Exercise and the Postpartum Marathon

13/04/2023

As an Exercise Physiologist and Women’s Health Expert, I want to talk to you about the importance of exercising during the postpartum period and the associated myths of your postpartum journey. HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? I’m a HUGE advocate for early intervention. I want you to start reframing your 0-6 week postpartum journey as this: Start reconnecting to your breath as soon as comfortably possible Find connections with your diaphragm and get comfortable feeling what an activated and relaxed pelvic floor feels like If you experience extra bleeding or discomfort that continue into the next day, this is a…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Anita Kolni

10/04/2023

This week we are interviewing Anita Kolni. Anita is a passionate eco entrepreneur and proud founder of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival, an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music and Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the oceans. Anita successfully staged the first Ocean Lovers Festival in April 2019 at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, as a place providing hope and positive messaging around oceans. The Festival attracted around 15,000 people to mainly free events promoting eco and sustainable practices in a multi-channel showcase of solutions to ocean recovery, cool products, projects and…

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Food

Growing edible flowers workshop

09/04/2023

Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects to the garden, but do you know which flowers are also edible? Discover flowers which will flourish in pots and small spaces. Learn how to add delicate flavours and fragrance to your meals with homegrown petals and blooms. You’ll learn: Edible flowers suitable for planting this season Edible flowers suited to a range of growing conditions How to grow, maintain and harvest your flowers What you’ll get: Hands on skills propagating flowers from cuttings and seeds Detailed notes Six plants to take home There are two sessions available 10am to 11am Saturday 22 April…

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Events, For Mums, Inspiration, School holidays

Mum Jokes: Jessica Rowe in conversation with Lara Mulcahy

06/04/2023

Journalist, author and mental health advocate Jessica Rowe shares her new book Mum Jokes. The ultimate antidote for the stresses of modern family. Proving once and for all that mothers can be funny, Jessica Rowe’s new book Mum Jokes is a collection of family-friendly witticisms that are much smarter and genuinely far funnier than Dad jokes! Join Jessica Rowe for a night of light-hearted conversation and laughter as she talks to entertainer Lara Mulcahy about motherhood, embarrassing your kids and the supreme value of comic relief. A great night our with your mum, parent friends and anyone needing a good…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Georgie Russell

03/04/2023

Hi, I’m Georgie! I’m a remedial massage therapist and founder of the Deep Unwind, a boutique remedial massage practice in Woollahra. I am also the mother of two teenagers. We regularly escape Sydney to go camping down the South Coast — I love being in nature with my children. I am also a meditator, swimmer and weightlifter. Health and wellness and the mind-body connection is a lifelong obsession. I came to massage over 14 years ago when my kids were little. In my twenties I worked as a pastry chef in some of Sydney’s most demanding, stressful kitchens (such as Neil Perry’s Rockpool) and opened my own cafe…

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