Eastern Suburbs Mums

Why Fast-Track Swimming Lessons Can Help Your Child Build Skills and Confidence Faster

13/07/2026

Swimming is one of the most valuable life skills a child can learn. It not only teaches water safety but also builds confidence, resilience, coordination and fitness. While weekly swimming lessons provide steady progress, many parents are discovering that fast-track swimming programs, also known as swim intensives, can help children develop their skills even more quickly. By attending lessons on consecutive days over a short period, children have the opportunity to reinforce what they’ve learned before the skills are forgotten. This concentrated approach often leads to noticeable improvements in confidence, technique and overall swimming ability. Why Daily Swimming Lessons Work…

by jay

Schools

The best school journey doesn’t always begin in Year 7

13/07/2026

For many families, choosing a secondary school feels like a decision that must be made before Year 7. But what if the right fit comes later? Every year, families make the decision to change schools during the middle and senior years of high school. Sometimes it’s because their daughter is looking for a greater academic challenge. Sometimes it’s about finding a stronger sense of belonging, more opportunities, or a learning environment where she can truly thrive. The truth is, changing schools isn’t about starting over. It’s about finding the place where a young woman can flourish. At St Vincent’s College,…

by jay

Swimming

Support your school while you swim & gym

12/07/2026

Looking for a simple way to support your child’s school while keeping your family active this winter? Our six-week ‘Swim & Gym for your School’ campaign is back for 2026, and it’s designed with parents and kids in mind. By swimming or working out at your local City of Sydney aquatic and fitness centre, you can help your child’s school win $5,000 in programming*. Even better, if your child is enrolled in our Learn to Swim program, you can also go in the draw to win a free month of lessons! Get your school involved First step: make sure your…

by jay

Education, Parenting

Raising Bilingual Kids in Sydney: How to Support English Development at Home and Beyond

12/07/2026

Sydney ranks among the most linguistically rich cities on the planet. Hundreds of thousands of households speak Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Greek, or one of dozens of other languages around the dinner table each evening. For children growing up in these families, two (or more) languages shape their world from day one. That multilingual reality brings genuine advantages: sharper cognitive flexibility, stronger problem-solving skills, and a deeper connection to cultural roots. Yet many parents quietly wonder whether their child’s English is keeping pace with monolingual classmates. The tension between nurturing a heritage language and building rock-solid English proficiency feels familiar to…

by Oscar va

Markets

Heffron Park Monthly Markets Return This Sunday with 75+ Stalls, Street Food and Family Fun

11/07/2026

Looking for something to do in Sydney’s south east this weekend? Head to Heffron Park, Maroubra on Sunday 19 Julyfor the popular Heffron Park Monthly Markets, bringing together delicious food, local businesses, fresh produce and family entertainment in one convenient location. Held under the iconic weatherproof netball canopy, the markets capture the vibrant community atmosphere of the Maroubra Beach Market while offering even more space to explore, with more than 75 stalls to browse. Food lovers will be spoilt for choice with a fantastic selection of international flavours. Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizzafrom Radici Napoletane and Ta Ta Ta Pizza, freshly…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

Ice Packs, Cold Plunges and Cryotherapy: What Actually Helps When Your Kid Rolls an Ankle

11/07/2026

Saturday morning sport in the Eastern Suburbs has a rhythm to it. Netball at Heffron Park, nippers down at the beach, junior footy, and the mad dash between two fields because you have kids in different age groups. Then, somewhere in the middle of all that, a child goes down holding an ankle and every adult within thirty metres reaches for the esky. Ice is the reflex. It has been the reflex for about forty years. But the advice around cold and injury has shifted quite a bit, and the word “cryotherapy” now covers three fairly different things that tend…

by Oscar va

Free, School holidays

Free Winter Kids Movie Screening Coming to Waverley Library These School Holidays

10/07/2026

Looking for a free school holiday activity that’s perfect for older kids? Waverley Library is hosting a Winter Kids Movie Screening these July school holidays, offering families the chance to enjoy a fun morning of laughs, action and adventure. The screening will take place on Friday 17 July, from 10:00am to 11:30am, at Waverley Library in Bondi Junction, and is suitable for children aged 8 years and over. An Action-Packed Family Adventure The featured film is an entertaining action-comedy about two children who believe their parents lead ordinary, uneventful lives. What they don’t realise is that their mum and dad…

by jay

School Holiday Program @ Waverley Library | Winter 2026

School holidays

Waverley Library’s Winter School Holiday Program Returns with Creative Fun for Kids

10/07/2026

Looking for a fun, affordable and educational way to keep the kids entertained these winter school holidays? Waverley Library has unveiled its Winter 2026 School Holiday Program, packed with hands-on workshops, creative activities, storytelling, technology sessions and live entertainment for children of all ages. Running throughout the July school holidays at Waverley Library in Bondi Junction, the popular program offers something for every young interest—from art and crafts to magic, STEM, board games and cultural experiences. Many sessions have limited places, so families are encouraged to book early to avoid missing out. A School Holiday Program for Every Age Whether…

by jay

Parks and Beaches, Sports

New Multi-Purpose Sports Court Coming to Baker Park, Coogee

09/07/2026

Families, teenagers and local sports lovers will soon have a brand-new place to stay active, with Randwick City Council set to deliver a modern multi-purpose sports court at Baker Park in Coogee. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with the new community facility scheduled to open before the end of the year. Located at Baker Park, 2R Carr Street, Coogee, the project has been designed to encourage casual recreation, improve opportunities for outdoor exercise and create a welcoming space where people of all ages can enjoy sport together. Designed with the Community The new court has been shaped…

by jay

Free, School holidays

Step Back in Time with South Eveleigh’s Free Heritage Tours This Winter

09/07/2026

Looking for a unique and free activity this winter? South Eveleigh is inviting Sydneysiders to discover a fascinating chapter of the city’s history with the launch of its new Forged in Steel Heritage Tours. Part of the precinct’s Rekindled Winter program, these guided walking tours offer visitors the chance to explore the remarkable industrial heritage that helped shape modern Sydney. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, architecture lover or simply looking for something different to do, this immersive experience provides a fresh perspective on one of Sydney’s most significant heritage precincts. Discover the Stories Behind South Eveleigh Created in collaboration with…

by jay

Watsons Bay Spring Market Returns This Sunday with 150+ Stalls and FREE Family Fun

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

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All about life as a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

It’s a place for Mums where you can find out about your local area, what’s on, where to get help, advice and more...

Why Fast-Track Swimming Lessons Can Help Your Child Build Skills and Confidence Faster

The best school journey doesn’t always begin in Year 7

Support your school while you swim & gym

Raising Bilingual Kids in Sydney: How to Support English Development at Home and Beyond

Heffron Park Monthly Markets Return This Sunday with 75+ Stalls, Street Food and Family Fun

Ice Packs, Cold Plunges and Cryotherapy: What Actually Helps When Your Kid Rolls an Ankle

Free Winter Kids Movie Screening Coming to Waverley Library These School Holidays

Waverley Library’s Winter School Holiday Program Returns with Creative Fun for Kids

New Multi-Purpose Sports Court Coming to Baker Park, Coogee

Step Back in Time with South Eveleigh’s Free Heritage Tours This Winter

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