Eastern Suburbs Mums

Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting, School holidays

What are Survival Swim Lessons and How are they Different?

19/03/2024

The Kids Aquatic Survival School (KASS) program is very different to most swimming lessons. Regular swim lessons for 1 – 4 year olds are primarily water familiarisation, not survival lessons. One in every ten fatal drownings in Australia are children under the age of 4 so it only makes sense that these are the children that are also learning how to swim and float without floatation aids or parents holding them in the water singing nursery rhymes. KASS deliver Australia’s safest, most effective, accelerated aquatic survival program for non-verbal infants and young children. Our program focuses on aquatic survival skills…

by jay

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Wicked Little letters

19/03/2024

A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark and absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women – led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) – begin to investigate the crime…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandy-Lee Adno

18/03/2024

Hi, I’m Mandy, and have been living in the Eastern Suburbs since 2007 when we first immigrated to Sydney. I arrived in Sydney with my husband Gary, 32 weeks pregnant with our first little girl. Since 2007, our little family has grown into a family of 4 beautiful children and are still lucky enough to call the Eastern Suburbs our home. I am a Qualified Speech Pathologist and chose to focus my skills in Paediatric Feeding. After qualifying as a speech pathologist, I furthered my studies in Paediatric Feeding at Manchester University in the UK and since then have continued…

by jay

Babies, Kids, Parenting, Toddlers

Double Bay Rhyme Time (ages 0-2)

17/03/2024

Enjoy rhymes, singing, board books and musical instruments with your child (aged 0-2 years). This free, fun and interactive program encourages parents and carers to become fully involved with their babies and toddlers by associating books and songs with parental time and attention. Please Note: numbers are limited and you must be a current Woollahra Libraries member. (Not a member? Join online for free.) Bookings not essential. When: Monday, 18 March 2024 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, 18 March 2024 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Tuesday, 19 March 2024 | 03:30 PM – 04:00 PM Monday, 25…

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Health & Wellbeing

Why diet is so important when it comes to breast cancer

17/03/2024

Undergoing the rigours of breast cancer treatment can cause your body to become malnourished, so ensuring you are getting good nutrition during this critical time is paramount. According to leading breast cancer surgeon, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, diet and lifestyle play a critical role during breast cancer treatment. Associate Professor Warrier is one of the world’s leading breast health and breast cancer surgeons who has built a highly respected practice in Sydney. The practice spans three locations with its main surgical centre located at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown, and the other sites at BMA House, Macquarie Street, Sydney…

by jay

Business & Career, Inspiration

Waverley Council’s Small grants program

16/03/2024

If you are working on a project that will benefit the local community, environment, or streets and need some help, Waverley’s Small Grants Program might be an option for getting the support you need. Application process Applying for a Waverley Small Grant just got a whole lot easier! Council now uses the popular Smarty Grants online system to manage applications and reporting. The system will assist you in completing your grant application accurately and enable you to view and track your application. Some of the features of SmartyGrants are: Save your application progress and return to complete your application at…

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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

The Perfect Weekend Getaway, 90 minutes from Sydney

15/03/2024

For the ultimate family getaway it’s hard to look past Terrigal, the beating heart of the NSW Central Coast for young families. Popular with locals and holiday-makers alike all year round, Terrigal is a bustling coastal village with the warmth and charm of a small regional town, just 90 minutes drive from the CBD. The Beach House, Terrigal While you immerse yourself in all Terrigal has to offer, why not settle in for a stay at The Beach House. This stylish, newly renovated townhouse is flooded with natural light and sleeps up to six adult guests (plus infants) across three…

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Inspiration

Win a Month of Free EV Charging

14/03/2024

The 3-Councils of Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick operate an electric vehicle (EV) charging network of 25 chargers, which continues to expand as the uptake of EVs in the east doubles year on year. The 3-Councils were the first in NSW to establish public chargers, recognising that the transition to EVs is the single largest change towards achieving net-zero emissions in the Eastern Suburbs. As of January 2024, there were approximately 2,220 charging sessions per month at the Council operated public chargers. Now, THREE lucky users have the opportunity to win a month of free charging! Submissions open 1st of March…

by jay

Kids, Playgroups, Playgroups

Bondi Toy Library opens at Waverley Library!

14/03/2024

Visit the Bondi Toy Library at its new location in the children’s section of Waverley Library. Join Waverley mayor Paula Masselos at the official opening event on Tuesday March 26. Children are invited to browse the shelves, play with the toys and explore this wonderful not-for-profit community resource. We will also be celebrating Bondi Toy Library’s 40th birthday! Want to take some toys and games home with you? Speak to our staff about becoming a Bondi Toy Library member and start borrowing immediately. when: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where: Waverley Library 32-48 Denison Street Bondi…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus consultation gets the green light

14/03/2024

Waverley Council has voted to publicly exhibit the concept design for the North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus Upgrade and to encourage community feedback. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos said the project aims to make this key tourism, leisure and retail destination more functional and aesthetically pleasing for our residents, local businesses and visitors. The concept design aims to beautify the streetscapre, maximise areas for new public space, balance bus operations with other functions of the village centre, minimise impacts on parking, ensure safe pedestrian movement, increase shading and greenery without impeding beach/ocean views and implement sustainable elements where feasible….

by jay

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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...

What are Survival Swim Lessons and How are they Different?

Wicked Little letters

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandy-Lee Adno

Double Bay Rhyme Time (ages 0-2)

Why diet is so important when it comes to breast cancer

Waverley Council’s Small grants program

The Perfect Weekend Getaway, 90 minutes from Sydney

Win a Month of Free EV Charging

Bondi Toy Library opens at Waverley Library!

North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus consultation gets the green light

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