Inspiration Archives

The SECC Family Fun Day

09/03/2023

Come and celebrate community together in a kaleidoscope of bubbles, colour and cheer at The SECC Fun Day and 45th birthday celebrations! South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) and Bayside Council present The SECC Fun Day on Saturday 18th March at Jack Mundey Reserve, Eastlakes. Entry is FREE and all are welcome to join in the vibrant festivities! Kicking off at 11 am, the jam-packed program includes a diverse range of interactive activities to suit all ages. Highlights include: SECC Colour Splash Inspired by The Colour Run, the Colour Splash is set to fun music to get you bopping and dancing in a blur of…

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Inspiration

Randwick Council 2023 Women’s Art Prize winners

08/03/2023

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Randwick City Council is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 Women’s Art Prize. This year, depictions of cats, creatures and quality time have taken out the top spots. The annual Women’s Art Prize spotlights the creativity and talent of women and brings members of the community together to celebrate the unique contribution that women make to our City. In addition to the Local and Youth categories, this year saw the introduction of a new Open category, which broadened the scope of competition entries to include women who have a special connection to…

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Events, Inspiration

How to Grow Maximum Plants for More Beauty

08/03/2023

How’s your garden looking? Jam packed? Or do you feel like there’s room for more? Jac Semmler thinks you need more plants. In fact, she thinks you need MAXIMUM PLANTS!!! Join Jac as she teaches you how to get more plants in your life. This workshop will help you to get more beauty in your garden, and with the hectic nature of modern life, we could all do with a little more beauty. Jac believes that there is no right way to garden and that all gardens should be a personal pursuit of pleasure! Jac is a crazy plant lady…

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Inspiration, Kids

Learning while playing

07/03/2023

New Australian company creates sustainable educational ‘clever suitcases’ and playmats in response to seeing too many very young kids on devices’. ‘We were compelled to design a practical toy which helps parents find an alternative to their children using devices when out and about’. With their slogan “Learning while playing everywhere you go!”, The Wonderful Little Suitcase Company reminds us of the beauty and benefits of play and that there are clever alternatives for young children to using digital devices. This new Australian toy company has designed clever and completely original ‘pop up’ toy suitcases never before seen, with different…

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Inspiration, What to do

South Coogee to Maroubra Coastal Walkway reopens

05/03/2023

A staircase on the Coastal Walkway providing access to Lurline Bay and connecting South Coogee to Maroubra has reopened today, 1 March 2023, almost nine months after storms forced its closure. Large cracks appeared in the concrete staircase and the supporting brick piers collapsed in June last year after huge storms lashed the coast. Randwick Council was forced to close the staircase due to safety concerns while engineers assessed the damage and developed remediation plans. “I’m very pleased that this staircase has been repaired, made safe and is now open again for public use,” Mayor Dylan Parker said. “Lurline Bay…

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Inspiration

10 Must-Have Apps For Sydney Living

01/03/2023

Sydney living can come with its fair share of liberties. But like any capital city, Sydney also boasts its own quirks and challenges. For starters, Sydney can be hard to navigate for visitors and new residents. And for those who’ve moved from overseas, getting to grips with the intricacies of living in Sydney – from shopping to driving to managing your household – can naturally come with a bit of a learning curve. So why not use technology to help smooth the acclimation process? Whether you’re a Sydney native through and through, a new resident, or a tourist that’s…

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Events, Inspiration

Rose Bay Beach Clean Up

28/02/2023

Join the clean up Day this Sunday at Rose Bay Beach Help keep our harbour beautiful by joining with family, friends and neighbours for the clean up at Rose Bay beach this Clean Up Australia Day. Together, we can help turn the tide on ocean pollution. Sunday 5 March 2023, 9:30am-11:00am Meeting Point: Tingira Memorial Reserve, Rose Bay Beach For more information: www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au.

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Events, Inspiration

Yarra Bay Family Fun Day

23/02/2023

Randwick Council is hosting Yarra Bay Family Fun Day! All members of the community are invited to attend a family-friendly celebration of Yarra Bay at Bicentennial Park, Yarra Bay (near the Sailing Club) on Saturday 4 March, 11am-3pm. “We are delighted to be hosting this event to highlight our community’s love of Yarra Bay – it has to stay,” said Mayor Dylan Parker. “It’s a special part of our City and we support the local residents in preserving the unique beauty and heritage of the local area.” “The Family Fun Day is all about celebration and showing our love for…

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Babies, Inspiration

5 Benefits of In Home Newborn Photography

22/02/2023

You’ve carried your baby for 9 months and now they are here and suddenly you look down at this little squish and think to yourself – what the hell do I do now? Oh how the days are long, so so so long. I’ve been there, the monotony of everyday, the sleep deprivation that hits you like a ton of bricks. The intrusive thoughts, the anxiety, the thoughts of I can’t possibly do this. But you are doing it. And you’re doing incredible. I know this time is overwhelming and exhausting, but I promise you, you’ll regret not getting images…

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Inspiration

A better marketplace is here.

22/02/2023

Most of us mums have probably experienced the frustration that comes with selling or buying stuff on Facebook marketplace! So it’s exciting news that a new marketplace has arrived and its offering a better way to buy and sell baby items. Founded by parents and Bondi locals Nicole and Rob, Markot is a curated online marketplace for the most sought-after baby brands out there. So how is it better? Ok, this is where it gets exciting! Firstly, there’s no contact between buyers and sellers. Markot does it all through an easy-to-use app (they have a website too!). That means there’s…

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