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Art, nature and play collide at a new children’s festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

November 29, 2023

This summer school holidays, children and families are invited to explore a world of art, nature and play at the new Hive Festival. Part of Sydney Festival 2024, Hive Festival is created in partnership with the Art Gallery and Blacktown Arts in collaboration with creative producer Claudia Chidiac. Presented over two weekends, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on 13 & 14 January 2024 and then The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre on 19 & 20 January 2024, the free event will see both venues buzzing with interactive artworks, hands-on workshops, performances, storytelling and more. A centrepiece of the…

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Uncategorized

SUMMER PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR THE OPERA HOUSE’S CENTRE FOR CREATIVITY

November 21, 2023

The Sydney Opera House today announced the summer program for its purpose-built Centre for Creativity, with a line-up of 17 performances and participatory events – a mix of free and paid activities – including brand new experiences and regular favourites. Running from Decenber 2023 – February 2024, the program will feature stop motion animation sessions, dance, drawing, queer youth artist programs, spoken word poetry, a virtual reality experience, and much more. Sydney Opera House Head of Children, Families and Creative Learning, Tamara Harrison says: “We’re thrilled to be entering our third year of the Centre for Creativity with another summer…

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Babies, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

What is a Mothercraft Nurse?

November 10, 2023

What is a Mothercraft Nurse? Some clients declare us as a “parenting godsend” of baby and toddler sleep for every new Mum or Dad, indeed for the whole family. At Mothercraft for Babies, we want to empower you with the skills and confidence to implement a practical, customised solution for your baby or toddler’s feeding, sleeping and routine issues so the whole family will thrive not just survive! “We had fallen into a difficult cycle where the days and nights were back to front, we were (unwillingly) co-sleeping, my baby could only settle to sleep by being nursed and some…

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Inspiration

TURN CHAOS INTO CALM WITH ROOMSHAKER: TRANSFORMING LIVES, ONE ROOM AT A TIME

November 9, 2023

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding a moment of peace and order can seem like an impossible task. The chaos of clutter and disorganisation can quickly take a toll on our well-being. Roomshaker operates in Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs and is dedicated to turning a chaos home into calm. ABOUT ROOMSHAKER Meet Kirsten Frew, the visionary founder of Roomshaker. We use professional organising strategies, to highlight the best features of your house. This creates a sense of serenity and functionality in each room. Our services are perfect for clients who want help to declutter/organise…

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School holidays

Camp at Cockatoo Island this New Year’s Eve

September 22, 2023

Eager to end the year on a high? Spend New Year’s Eve camping with family and friends at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah! Only a limited number of NYE camping packages are available this year, so if you’re an outdoors lover, book ASAP to guarantee your family a spot in the heart of Sydney Harbour on the biggest night of the year! To make a booking, visit: cockatooisland.gov.au/nye Quick overview Where: Cockatoo Island / Wareamah, Sydney Harbour When: Check-in: Saturday 30 December 2023 | Check-out: Monday 1 January 2024. Cost: Prices range from $430 to $1,840. (View PDF for full details)…

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Events, School holidays

Meeting Mozart, at Sydney Opera House

September 21, 2023

Join the mischievous Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, his wife and muse Constanze, and a string quintet on a journey to discover some of Mozart’s best-known and beloved music—from variations on ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ to his large-scale orchestral pieces. With a string quintet of live musicians on stage, explore the instruments, scores and themes within the music, while peeping behind the curtain at the life of the musician behind them. Meeting Mozart aims to instil a love of classical music in your little ones in an environment that is full of laughter, participation and elaborate costumes! 13 – 22 December…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Sydney Fringe has your School Holidays sorted!

September 20, 2023

This school holidays, Sydney Fringe Festival is presenting a vibrant lineup of shows that are as educational as they are bonkers, across two spaces for Fringe Kids this September, at ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, in partnership with the Monkey Baa Theatre, plus, the brand new Hello Darling Tent at Darling Quarter is bringing high-energy entertainment in the daytime tailored for families and kids. We’ve got shows perfect for little and big kids alike, spanning immersive, inclusive theatre experiences, circus performances, dance, music and storytelling. FRINGE KIDS HIGHLIGHTS AT ARA Darling Quarter Theatre: Wilbur the Optical Whale (29 – 30 September) will…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Put a spring in your step at Taronga Zoo Sydney these school holidays

September 20, 2023

With blue skies and new arrivals, spring is officially in the air and what a time it is to explore Taronga Zoo. Discover a brand-new state-of-the-art Nocturnal habitat, meet crawling critters with a new alive show, spot the two Chimpanzee babies as they learn to play and settle under the stars with a blockbuster film at Taronga’s Harbour View Cinema. From Friday 22 September, guests can explore nguwing nura – Nocturnal Country, Taronga’s brand new nocturnal habitat home to an array of rare and night-loving wildlife including the Greater Bilby, Yellow-bellied Glider and Chuditch (Western Quoll) and more. Spanning 100…

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Events, Kids, School holidays

Dog Man the musical, at Sydney Opera House

September 19, 2023

Best buddies George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be…? With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of…

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Health & Wellbeing

R U OK? in your community

September 14, 2023

A conversation could change a life. Got a feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Learn more about the signs and when it’s time to ask R U OK? here. By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not OK, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported…

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