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Free calls to Santa and friends from our payphones

December 9, 2022

Our payphones are free for all calls within Australia to standard fixed line numbers and calls to standard Australian mobiles all year round – but this December, we’re also opening up the lines to Santa’s Workshop! From 5-24 December, we’ll be offering free calls to Santa and his festive friends from all of our almost 15,000 payphones around the country. Children around Australia can connect to Santa, Mrs Claus, and Santa’s right-hand Elf for a Christmas chat just by dialing a payphone. Aussie kids can call Santa’s Workshop from any Telstra payphone by dialing # HO HO HO, which is…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Victoria Park Pool Summer Free Open Day

December 8, 2022

Victoria Park Pool will be holding an open day on Saturday 10 December. There’ll be a range of in-centre activities, events, and prizes up for grabs throughout the day, including; Group Fitness Mega Marathon from 7am FREE entry into the pool from 10am – 3pm Giveaways and activities for kids and families Fitness challenges in the gym, including push-up, row and plank challenges BBQ on pool deck PLUS more Where: Victoria Park Pool Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown NSW 2050 When: Saturday 10 December from 10am to 3pm Cost: Free Check out our website to learn more.

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Events, Kids, School holidays, What to do

New Year’s Eve at Dudley Page Reserve

December 7, 2022

When & when: Date: 31st Dec 2022 – 1st Jan 2023 Time: 6pm – 12:30am Location: Dudley Page Reserve Tickets This external link will open in a new windoware now available to Waverley Council’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at Dudley Page Reserve, Dover Heights. The family-friendly event kicks off at 6pm and offers unobstructed views of the 9pm and midnight Sydney Harbour fireworks in an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. There will be a DJ, food stalls and a licensed bar. This year, guests can also bring their own food into the venue (strictly no glass or knives). BYO alcohol is not…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting, School holidays

Randwick City and Waverley councils launch Float to Survive to reduce national drownings

December 7, 2022

Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in Australia. Float to Survive promotes floating as the best chance of survival for swimmers who get into trouble in the water and will be launched today 1 December 2022, in partnership with the University of NSW (UNSW) Beach Safety Research Group for the start of summer. Randwick City Mayor, Dylan Parker and Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, said the ‘Float to Survive’ message will be tested across the two local government areas which are home to some of Australia’s busiest and most dangerous beaches based on…

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Inspiration, Kids

How to pick a bike for your child this Christmas

December 6, 2022

With the summer school holidays approaching, many parents are thinking of getting their kids a bike for Christmas. Better than adding yet another noisy toy to a pile of toys that won’t get played with after a week, a bicycle is a practical yet fun; and more importantly, a healthy gift option. “Giving your child a bike for Christmas is a great idea. There is nothing quite like the excitement of seeing a bike by the tree on Christmas morning. What’s more, getting it at the start of the summer holidays means they can use it for the entire break…

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Events, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Woollahra Summer school holiday activities 2022/23

December 6, 2022

We’ve been waiting the entire year for summer and now it’s here! The kids are on school holidays for six weeks and we’ve got some fun-filled activities to keep the kids entertained in December and January. There are creative craft workshops, games, movies and more. And best of all, they’re really affordable and some are even free! School Holiday events at the Library Come along and enjoy our exciting school holiday events at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay libraries, where kids can create a bot, experiment with Minecraft, watch a show and relax in front of a movie. Find out more and…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Marine and Coastal Discovery Program 6 – 21 January 2023

December 1, 2022

The Marine and Coastal Discovery Program’s expert guided activities help us all learn how to protect, conserve and enhance Randwick City’s unique coastal and marine environments in a safe and fun way. The program supports families and groups of friends in coming together and learning together. The summer activities include: rockpool rambles snorkelling tours rips and tide talk sea kayaking coastal walks and talks Conditions Minimum age 8 years for water basedactivities. Children under 16 yrs must have a parent or adult guardian in attendance during the activity. Be prepared for all walking and rockpool ramble activities with: sunscreen hat long sleeve top…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

The importance for children to have basic First Aid knowledge.

November 29, 2022

New Study Shows 81% of Aussie Parents Think 3 Year Olds Should Be Able to Dial 000 to Ask for Help New research released today from Elastoplast has highlighted the importance to parents for their children to have basic First Aid knowledge. As we come into summer, we know children can be more active around the pool, park and beach, meaning accidents are more prevalent. Parents understand the importance of being able to act swiftly and calmly in First Aid situations, with 98% of Aussie parents agreeing that being involved in a previous accident had highlighted the need for basic…

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Inspiration, Kids

Christmas Gift That Will Inspire Children

November 12, 2022

Win one of two signed Aussie Big Achievers Shane Warne books. ^ Inspired by his ten-year-old son Oliver; Eastern Suburbs local Richard Simpkin wanted to teach children about Australians that had a dream when they were children and believed in themselves to achieve their dreams. Last week Richard’s new kids book about cricketing great Shane Warne was released. “The feedback already has been really positive,” says Richard. “I donated the book to my son’s school and he told me on Friday that everyone in his class has already read the book and some of the kids have even read it…

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Kids, What to do

Astronomy in the Park

November 5, 2022

Enjoy the great outdoors and get out under the stars! Leave behind all your Earthly worries and join your hosts Jessie and Reuben on a tour through the southern night sky. Find out about the origins of our star signs, the furthest and the closest planets and how to find south once the sun has set! Come together with your family, friends, or that special someone for an unforgettable evening under the stars. This event will help you to make sense of what’s going on in the night sky. You’ll learn how to navigate using the stars, be captivated by…

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