Eastern Suburbs Mums

Alison Park Playground Opening, Free ice cream & coffee

15/05/2024

The Randwick Council is excited to be hosting a special community celebration to reopen the newly renovated Alison Park Playground and the whole community is invited! Alison Park playground has been upgraded to create a new playspace which caters for children of all ages and abilities. This playground’s design follows ideas from local children and their families to include new paving, playground equipment, rubber softfall, bike hoops, picnic tables and a drinking fountain with new shrubs and groundcovers. The new playground is bright and engaging, with fun features like an in-ground trampoline, run wheel and nest swing. Randwick Mayor Philipa…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Playgroups

Newly renovated Matraville Youth and Cultural Hall now open

15/05/2024

Matraville Youth & Cultural Hall is located on the corner of Knowles & Pozieres Avenue, adjacent to a large open space reserve. The large hall offers space for a range of activities such as dance or yoga classes, forums, meetings, birthday parties and workshops. With modern kitchen facilities and an accessible bathroom, undercover awning area and tables and chairs. The facility was opened in 2024 and represents a high quality venue suitable for all types of events. The venue is wheelchair accessible with ample on-street parking including EV charging stations and bike racks. How to Apply: The first thing you…

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Kids, Parenting

Why do Some Children Struggle with Maths while Others Excel? Exploring the Key Factors

14/05/2024

How well your child completes maths calculations determines their maths proficiency. Maths is often perceived as a challenging subject for children. So, what’s the key to ensuring they excel in maths without difficulty? Tash from Eye Level Randwick answers some FAQs. Why is it important to be good at basic maths calculations? The foundation of advanced maths is the four basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. High school maths like Algebra, Equations, and Calculus are the four basic operations applied to a series of Maths rules and concepts. Maths is about following rules, so being good at calculations is…

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Inspiration

Australian Surfing Walk of Fame, nomination open now

14/05/2024

The Australian Surfing Walk of Fame at Maroubra Beach was initiated in 2006 and is the first of its kind in Australia, it recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of Australia’s leading Surfers and Surf Life Savers. The Australian Surfing Walk of Fame is a prestigious and sought after award within Australia’s surfing beach culture. Inductees are highly regarded and considered ‘Legends of Surf’. The Surfers and Surf Life Savers inducted into the Australian Surfing Walk of Fame will have a bronze plaque in recognition of their efforts laid into the promenade at Maroubra Beach at an annual or bi-annual ceremony,…

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What to do

5 Reliable moving companies in Sydney ready for your next move

13/05/2024

Sydney has long been known as one of the most desirable places to live in Australia, it offers great schools, surf beaches, a bustling CBD with excellent work opportunities and much more. With the size of the city expanding, and even a new international airport being built in Western Sydney, it’s no surprise that many Sydnersiders stay close and decide to move home within the city. But the moving process itself can be daunting and it is often dreaded, but it doesn’t have to be this way. The most important factor to a stress-free experience is finding a reliable and…

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For Mums

Mums and bubs pilates social group

13/05/2024

Join a friendly mums group that meets every Friday morning. Enjoy a gentle pilates and stretch session for mums with newborn babies and toddlers. As a social group, we often go out for coffee after. This group is self-run by the mums. Contact the group leader Sophie on 0466 585 463 or sophiecknapp@gmail.com for more information. Where: Reginald Murphy Community Centre19 Greenknowe Avenue, Potts Point NSW 2011 When: Fridays, 10am to 11am Friday 10 May to Friday 26 July Cost:

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Events

Randwick City welcomes Sydney Film Festival

13/05/2024

A gripping Australian sci-fi mystery thriller, a comedic love story produced by Margot Robbie, and a hilarious fable by Poor Things director and Oscar nominee Yorgos Lanthimos are among the films screening in Randwick for the 2024 Sydney Film Festival. Randwick City Mayor Philipa Veitch said: “Randwick City Council is proud to support the 71st Sydney Film Festival. We have a long-standing partnership with Sydney Film Festival, having supported the organisation and event since the first screening at the iconic Ritz Cinemas in 2017. “Partnerships and events like the Sydney Film Festival enhance the arts and culture in Randwick City…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local Mum, Lisa Martino

13/05/2024

My name is Lisa and my husband and I have 2 children (6 & 3). We have been married for 12 years and have lived in Botany for 10 years. Our journey to parenthood was not an easy one. Both our children are IVF babies and we are extremely grateful and blessed that we were able to succeed with that process. I previously worked in the travel industry and was fortunate to travel to some beautiful countries however there is truly no place like home. I now work as a Finance and Admin officer in a Primary School. I have…

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For Mums

Happy Mothers Day!

12/05/2024

Happy Mothers Day! to all mums. To the moms of little tinies who wistfully recall the days when you could shower with the bathroom door closed, but still recognize with a deep urgency that you’re living smack-dab in the middle of “the good old days…” To the moms whose kids are now having their own… (To my mom!) To the moms who are having an extra tough Mother’s Day this year because it’s the first one since. Or it’s the tenth one since and you thought it would be easier by now. To the someday-moms who are still waiting for…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

The Great Bat, Count the bats and help the Park!

11/05/2024

To manage one of the largest urban bat colonies in Sydney, our rangers have to know the size of flying-fox population and monitor population trends. That’s why they need to count them. Get your family together and join our volunteers. You will be in groups headed by an expert volunteer who will show you how the bats are counted. An amazing hands-on experience. What will you do: Hear fascinating facts and stories about one of the largest urban bat colonies Help to count the bats Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the park What to bring: Enclosed & comfortable shoes Warm…

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Welcome to Eastern Suburbs Mums

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...

Alison Park Playground Opening, Free ice cream & coffee

Newly renovated Matraville Youth and Cultural Hall now open

Why do Some Children Struggle with Maths while Others Excel? Exploring the Key Factors

Australian Surfing Walk of Fame, nomination open now

5 Reliable moving companies in Sydney ready for your next move

Mums and bubs pilates social group

Randwick City welcomes Sydney Film Festival

Monday’s local Mum, Lisa Martino

Happy Mothers Day!

The Great Bat, Count the bats and help the Park!

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