Eastern Suburbs Mums

Woollahra’s Kids Truck Art Competition 2025: A Creative Call for Young Artists

17/06/2025

Woollahra Council is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Kids Truck Art Competition, inviting local primary school students (Kindergarten to Year 6) to showcase their artistic talents while promoting environmental awareness.woollahra.nsw.gov.au+1woollahra.nsw.gov.au+1 🖌️ Theme: “Food Scraps Go in Your Green-Lid Bin” This year’s theme encourages students to create artwork that highlights the importance of disposing of food scraps in the green-lid bin. The aim is to educate the community about composting and reducing landfill waste.woollahra.nsw.gov.au+1woollahra.nsw.gov.au+1 🎨 Submission Guidelines Eligibility: Open to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the Woollahra local area. Artwork Specifications: Size: A4, landscape orientation. Medium:…

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Jobs and Employment Services, Teenagers

Part-Time Jobs for Teens

17/06/2025

This article is part of the Eastern Suburbs Mums Teen Jobs Guide. Once teenagers reach the legal working age, part-time work can provide valuable real-world experience. Why Part-Time Jobs Are Valuable Formal jobs teach teens important workplace skills such as teamwork, customer service and time management. They also help build confidence and independence. How Teens Can Get Started A simple resume and visiting local businesses can help teens find work. Common places that hire teens include: Cafés Restaurants Supermarkets Retail stores Fast-food outlets Example A teen might work one or two shifts per week at a local café, gaining experience…

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Events, School holidays

Ice Skating with a View: Bondi’s Coolest Winter Attraction

16/06/2025

The Bondi Festival Ice Rink is a beloved winter attraction that transforms Bondi Beach into a magical, beachside skating haven. Part of the annual Bondi Festival, this outdoor rink offers a unique opportunity to skate with ocean views, creating a memorable experience for visitors of all ages. ❄️ Skating by the Sea Located near the Bondi Pavilion, the rink operates daily from 10:00 AM to 8:45 PM, with the last session starting at 8:00 PM. Sessions last 45 minutes and include skate hire. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a first-timer, the rink caters to all skill levels. For beginners,…

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Dental Health, Uncategorized

The Everyday Hero of Oral Health: A Gateway to Lasting Confidence and Wellness

15/06/2025

The Everyday Hero of Oral Health: A Gateway to Lasting Confidence and Wellness In the broader world of healthcare, some services operate quietly but are vital to everyday life. One of these is routine oral care, which plays a central role in maintaining both function and overall health. General Dentistry is not about dramatic procedures or emergency interventions—it’s about steady, reliable service that benefits people across all stages of life. Lifelong Support for Every Stage From a child’s first tooth to the later years of life, ongoing care helps individuals maintain their ability to eat, speak, and interact comfortably. Its…

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Community, Events

Beach Breaks 2025

15/06/2025

Sunday 20 July 2025 at Maroubra Beach. Beach Breaks is a free community event that celebrates the proud and colourful surfing history and culture of Maroubra Beach. Located at Maroubra Beach Promenade (near the Cr of McKeon Street and Marine Parade) and McKeon St Plaza. We enjoyed live music, stalls, food, entertainment, kids activities and much more throughout the day. Australian Surfing Walk of Fame 2025 The Australian Surfing Walk of Fame is a presentation that takes place at 1pm during our Beach Breaks event, where the achievements and dedication of local surfers and surf lifesavers were recognised. Find out…

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Pets

Why a Labrador is the Perfect Family Dog — And What Kids Can Learn From Having One

14/06/2025

If you’ve ever considered adding a furry friend to your household, a Labrador Retriever might just be the perfect choice. Known for their gentle nature, boundless energy, and loyalty, Labradors have long been one of Australia’s most loved family dogs—and for good reason. For families living in the Eastern Suburbs, the lifestyle here is perfectly suited for Labradors. With parks like Centennial Parklands and coastal walks along Bondi to Coogee, there’s no shortage of adventures for these active pups. But beyond their love of the outdoors, Labradors offer something truly special to young families: a chance to teach kids life-long…

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Markets

South Eveleigh launches Loco Markets, a new winter tradition in the heart of Sydney

14/06/2025

South Eveleigh’s inaugural Loco Markets, a six-week program featuring a rotating schedule of themed markets, will launch on Thursday 19 June, running until Sunday 27 July. Loco Markets will celebrate creativity, community and connection, taking inspiration from the festive atmosphere of European street markets, coupled with exclusive South Eveleigh heritage tours and workshops. The Loco Markets will bring colour and energy to the precinct with bold, block-coloured market stalls, immersive programming and a rotating lineup of handmade goods, design-led retail, food and drink, and live entertainment. Each week will introduce a new theme and experience, encouraging visitors to return and…

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Education

Navigating the World of Daycare: A Mum/ Providers Guide to Finding the Right Fit

14/06/2025

As a mother of seven children, all of whom went through daycare at different stages of their early years, I know firsthand the mix of emotions that come with starting childcare. Add to that my years of experience running my daycare, Miri’s Kindy in the Eastern Suburbs, and I’ve seen just about every version of the daycare journey—from teary drop-offs to proud first finger paintings. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’re getting ready for your child’s first big day, I hope these insights from both sides of the gate—mum and provider—can help you feel more prepared,…

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Events, School holidays

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES KIDS WINTER PROGRAM

13/06/2025

The Sydney Opera House today unveiled its winter program for kids and families, featuring a lively selection of international and Australian performances for bookworms, creative builders and lovers of the absurd. The season features whimsical page-to-stage adaptations including unmissable theatre for all ages in Shake & Stir’s uproarious production of Roald Dahl’s beloved The Twits, and from Ireland, A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings is a magic-realist production showcasing the imaginative world of Nobel Prize-winning writer Gabriel García Márquez. Masterful slapstick and puppetry will take to the Opera House stages with BullyBully from the Netherlands, a hilariously timely performance illustrating how toddlers and…

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Events, School holidays

TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

13/06/2025

Join the magical fairies on an exciting musical adventure 27 September – 12 October 2025 Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – Pioneer Garden For the Spring school holidays, join in an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flies into the Royal Botanic Garden from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October. Along the way, Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom as they go on a magical quest to help Tinkerbell find her lost wings. The audience is invited to join in the…

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Woollahra’s Kids Truck Art Competition 2025: A Creative Call for Young Artists

Part-Time Jobs for Teens

Ice Skating with a View: Bondi’s Coolest Winter Attraction

The Everyday Hero of Oral Health: A Gateway to Lasting Confidence and Wellness

Beach Breaks 2025

Why a Labrador is the Perfect Family Dog — And What Kids Can Learn From Having One

South Eveleigh launches Loco Markets, a new winter tradition in the heart of Sydney

Navigating the World of Daycare: A Mum/ Providers Guide to Finding the Right Fit

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES KIDS WINTER PROGRAM

TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

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