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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Five of the best local dog walks

13/03/2022

Dogs living in the Woollahra Council area are lucky pooches. Our four-legged fur babies (along with their owners of course) are welcome to explore some of the most stunning beaches, parklands and coastline in Sydney. While there are some paw-fect spots where dogs can enjoy energetic off-leash play, dog carers love taking their pups for on-leash strolls in our beautiful local area. Here are some favourite local dog walks in the Woollahra area and surrounds. Rose Bay Beach and Promenade Rose Bay is a pooch paradise. Rose Bay Foreshore (between Dumaresq Reserveand Percival Park) is pure doggy delight as hounds…

by jay

For Mums, Inspiration

Fleur Du Luxe

13/03/2022

Beautiful flowers that last over a year. “Originally a lawyer, Bakulia was busy climbing the corporate ladder, working in-house in a private investment fund when she realised that her entrepreneurial and creative sides needed an outlet. Her desire to own her own business as well as her obsession with fresh flowers resulted in what seemed like an endless search for the perfect blooms that can last through Australian heat. “There really is no wrong occasion to give someone flowers,” she says. “Flowers create an amazing atmosphere and inspire positive emotions that we should treat each other with more often.” Taking…

by jay

For Mums

Women at the ‘art’ of the matter this International Women’s Day

08/03/2022

Randwick Council will celebrate International Women’s Day with several events, including an exhibition, a film screening and talk for Randwick staff, which all celebrate the art and voices of women. “This year’s International Women’s Day theme – Break the Bias – is a great reminder that we need to remove the seen and unseen barriers for women and work towards creating equity in our community and in our workplaces,” said Randwick Deputy Mayor Kym Chapple. “It asks us all to recognise that unconscious biases do exist and to question assumptions so that we don’t maintain the status quo. It’s a…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum Sian Brennan-Todd

07/03/2022

Local Bellevue Mum of 3 and Bays Dance Gymnastics and Cheerleading talks about her favourite places in the East.

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Go4Fun, Term 1 Kensington Program

07/03/2022

What does Go4Fun involve Free fun and fitness for children above a healthy weight Designed for NSW children aged between 7 and 13 years who are above a healthy weight, Go4Fun is a fun way to learn more about healthier living. The program focuses on making lifestyle changes as a family, encourages healthy eating habits and fitness and improves self-esteem in kids. Best of all, it’s completely free. Just two hours a week, during school terms Go4Fun takes place during school terms, usually after school. It’s run by qualified health professionals, including dietitians and exercise physiologists. Sessions run once a…

by jay

For Mums, Kids

Is your pre-schooler ready for school?

28/02/2022

As part of our work in children’s communication, we are often asked “do you think my child is ready to start school?” or “what skills does my child need in order to start school?” If the child was born in the last half of the year, this question is posed even more often. So how can we determine the answer to this question? Whilst it may not always feel so clear cut, there are many factors to consider that can help in making this decision easier. Starting school is ultimately much more than just being able to hold a pencil,…

by jay

For Mums, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

Matrescence explained: why we all need to know about it

25/02/2022

Right now, I’m a mother of a five-year-old. And my mind is blown by the sheer amount of personal growth I’ve achieved during that rather short time, compared to the rest of the rich and rewarding life I’ve had before I became a mum. I never thought motherhood would be such a challenging and transformative experience for me. In hindsight, I realise that it started well before my daughter came into this world. I felt a shift within me as I was trying to conceive, a journey that took two years, lots of tears and a crash course in surrender….

by jay

For Mums, Inspiration

Grand Reopening of Double Bay’s Libraries slippery slide

23/02/2022

Today’s three year olds don’t remember a world without Covid restrictions.For them, even small signs of things getting back to normal are a big deal. At least it seemed that way earlier this week at the grand reopening of the Woollahra Libraries Double Bay slippery slide, which closed in March 2020 due to public health restrictions. On the morning in question, a small crowd of toddlers formed a somewhat orderly queue, cheering as library staff removed the big red ribbon. Nicholas, a local three year old, and his mum Victoria got there early and were lucky enough to be first…

by jay

For Mums, Kids, Parenting

Be Bus Aware, Bus Safety Week

22/02/2022

We all have a part to play Be Bus Aware highlights the importance of bus safety for all road users. Buses are large, heavy vehicles and can’t stop quickly. Bus Safety Week will be held from Monday, 21 February to Sunday, 27 February, 2022, to raise awareness for all road users on how to stay safe on and around buses, helping to reduce injuries and fatalities. This animations show how to stay safe on and around buses whether you’re a driver, pedestrian, cyclist or passenger. Millions of trips NSW has one of the largest metropolitan bus fleet in…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Viva Hammer

21/02/2022

This weeks local mum is Viva Hammer who tells us about here family and professional life. I’m a fifth generation Aussie on my mother’s side, and my father is an immigrant, so I can speak local and foreign. My parents lived in Orana Court when I was born, right opposite the golf course on Old South Head Road, although at that time they wouldn’t let people like us join. After that, we moved to Clyde Street, a bit up the hill. My mother’s mother was also born in Bondi, on Flood Street, and after that her family moved to Bellevue…

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