Inspiration Archives

The surprising benefits of learning to play an instrument

13/05/2022

Written By Chloe Adam. Learning to play a musical instrument is an investment. How so? You might ask. Firstly, you’ll need to invest in an instrument. Next, you’ll need to invest in music lessons, and find a suitable teacher. Then, you’ll need to invest time, effort, diligence and energy into practicing. Oh, and you should also consistently show up to music lessons too! It’s definitely an investment, but the investment is worth it. There are many other surprising reasons why learning to play an instrument can be incredible beneficial — a lot of these physiological, emotional and neurological benefits are…

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Inspiration, What to do

Waverley Youth Art Prize, Three weeks to go!

27/04/2022

Three weeks to go! Time is running out, artworks are set to launch in T-Minus three weeks! If you have not already started your entry for the Waverley Youth Art Prize then it is time to get making! This year’s prizes The Waverley Youth Art Prize is about so much more than winners. It is a chance to experience the joy of sharing your work, propose ideas about the future and to meet other like-minded artists from the region…but it sure is nice to win some prizes too! This year, we are pleased to announce that the Waverley Youth Art…

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Inspiration

Rescued Juvenile Turtles Avalon, Warnie & Cuttler Begin Their New Lives

21/04/2022

Sydney, 21 April 2022 – SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has proudly released three, now healthy, juvenile turtles, Avalon the Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Warnie and Cuttler, two Loggerhead Turtles, back into the ocean, at Zenith Beach, Port Stephens, NSW. Avalon, the Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), a species listed as critically endangered, was found washed up on Avalon Beach in Sydney’s Northern Beaches on 18th November 2020, by a member of the public who called the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium rescue hotline. The juvenile was in very poor condition, weighing only 3.8kgs, extremely malnourished and underweight, dehydrated and lethargic, with…

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Inspiration, Kids

THE WORLD NEEDS ALL KIND OF MINDS

12/04/2022

‘Our differences turned out to be the gifts that set us apart. Autism is a neurological difference, a different way of thinking. The word ‘spectrum’ reflects the diversity of people with autism, including those with high-functioning autism, or Asperger’s syndrome[1] An estimated 1 in 70 Australians is on the autism spectrum[2] Up to 20% of autistic people have exceptional skills in one or more areas, such as reading, maths, art, mechanics or music. Born with Asperger’s syndrome, Queensland brothers Haydn and Damien Crespan have endured significant challenges. Haydn has written stories all of his life and, despite the added challenge of being…

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Inspiration

Affordable Art Fair is coming to Sydney

10/04/2022

Affordable Art Fair is coming to Sydney for the first time this winter! Debuting in the brand new Winx Stand at Royal Randwick Racecourse, the event will showcase works from over 30 Australian and international galleries, featuring a variety of both emerging and established artists. Over four days, art aficionados will be able to browse and buy artworks, have their prized pieces wrapped onsite, and discover something new each day with all works rotated as they sell. A myriad of art forms will be available including painting, sculpture, installation, photography and limited-edition prints. With prices starting at $100 and capping…

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Inspiration, School holidays

Autumn School Holiday Activities, Woollahra

31/03/2022

There are so many fun events happening during the Autumn school break. From drumming and dance to jungle craft and Dungeons and Dragons! We have activities to suit children of all ages these school holidays. School Holiday events at the Library: 11-22 April Come along and enjoy our exciting jungle-themed events at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay libraries, where you can get involved in jungle craft, African drumming and African dance workshops; and for older children zentangle drawing and Dungeons and Dragons events. Find out more and book. Some library activity highlights include: Jungle Craft (5-8yrs) Come and make some…

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Inspiration, Kids

EMPOWERING OUR NEXT GENERATION TO TURN THE TIDE ON PLASTIC POLLUTION

27/03/2022

Little Pago by Lauren Briggs Little Pago, a children’s picture book for 2-5 year old’s, is inspiring a new generation of ocean and animal advocates to eliminate single use plastics. Illustrator, storyteller, mother of four and Eastern Suburbs local, Lauren Briggs, is on a mission to change the way our younger generations think about plastic pollution. The energetic and beautifully illustrated book follows the journey of a vulnerable, baby sea turtle in an inspiring story about friendship, perseverance and how our choices impact fragile marine animals. Little Pago Lauren designed the book to use visual literacy and an emotive narrative…

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Business & Career, Inspiration

Covid heroes honoured at Coogee

20/03/2022

Street banners honouring some of the pandemic’s unsung heroes including supermarket and outdoor workers are flying high in Coogee. The banners feature brightly coloured original artworks titled ‘The Fabric of Society’ created by local artist Sandra Cipriotti and are funded as part of Randwick City Council’s Community Creative Investment Program. Also featured on the banners are images depicting other COVID related occupations such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, police, health care workers, cleaners and the humble council worker. Mayor Dylan Parker said the artworks mark the tremendous efforts of all those who have worked throughout the COVID pandemic. “These banners are…

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Inspiration

St Patrick’s Day for kids – how to explain and easy craft tips.

17/03/2022

What is Saint Patrick’s Day? Saint Patrick’s Day is a big party for everything to do with the country, Ireland – it’s people, art, religion and all the things Irish people like to do. Ireland is a large island in the British Isles. In Ireland, everybody has the day off work and school on St Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick’s Day happens every year on March 17, which marks the date when Saint Patrick died Who was Saint Patrick? Saint Patrick was born a long time ago, about 385 AD in the United Kingdom. When he was 16 years old, he was kidnapped by…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Kids’ Autumn School Holiday Events at the Randwick Library

16/03/2022

The Randwick City Council Library has plenty of events this autumn school holiday. Checkout this great range of engaging activities for kids these school holidays, including art, craft, book clubs and more! Bookings are required for all events. Undercover Book Club (for school years K-2) – Join in a book discussion and meet the world’s laziest pug in Pig the Blob, by Aaron Blabey. Can anything make him put down the snacks and get off the couch? Come and find out. Free. Digital Illustration Workshop (for school years 4-8) – Bring your imagination to life in vivid detail while developing your…

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