National Reconcillation Week is always held on the same dates in Australia. 27 May – 3 June 2023. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey 27 May 1967 On this day, Australia’s most successful referendum saw more than 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Australian Government power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognise them in the Census. 3...
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I wanted to give my 11 year old daughter a birthday she would never forget, I wanted to take her somewhere different so I said to myself ‘why not go karting?’ and as it turned out Mega Fast Karts Richmond has so much to offer than just go karts. They are one of the best indoor entertainment centres in Adelaide!! What else do they do I hear you ask? Let me fill you in! They have insanely fast “MEGA FAST KARTS” and a fully...
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We have just returned from our first ever family cruise holiday. 10 days aboard Royal Caribbeans’ Ovation of the Seas from Sydney to New Zealand. There are lots of online review and guides about crusing with kids, so instead of rehashing the basic info I thought I’d share with you a few tips and tricks from our trip. What to pack, what not to pack, what to expect, what the food is like and most importantly…..did the kids love...
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Podcasts just for kids. Perfect for school holiday car trips, camping, bedtimes, quiet times, giggle times and everything in between! These are great if the kids need a bit of downtime, or you need a few minutes for yourself. From a hilarious podcast about the human body, a detective series that investigates killer butterflies and glow worms, to art-curious kids who investigate what freaky snakes have to do with art, an age-appropriate news...
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I want to start this product review with one sentence. Do not underestimate how much a decent bike will help your kid to learn to ride a bike. When Miss 4 decided she was ready to ride a “big girls bike” we started her off on an old (very old) bike of her older sisters. It was a bit rusty, one of the handles was coming off a bit BUT we figured it would do the job for her to learn the basics of riding unassisted.Erm….it...
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A first-of-its-kind entertainment and dining precinct is now open in Rundle Place! Australasia’s largest fun company provider, Funlab, has leased more than 2,200sqm on Level 1 of Rundle Place and has brought three of its global brands to South Australia for the first time to create ‘Entertainment Place’ Strike Bowling – not your average tenpin bowling alley. From bowling to laser tag and karaoke to escape rooms, they’ve got the fun...
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Got yourself an emotional support drink bottle and want to fill it with something equally as satisfying? We were given a 9L benchtop Alkaline Water Filter from the folks at Earths Water and I will admit I started out a bit sceptical if it would really make that much difference…….. it does. This isn’t our first water filter, we’ve owned a ceramic candle type one for years, replace it every 6 months or so and to be honest...
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Saturdays and School Holidays group program for kids aged 4-15. Lotus Kids focuses on functional, play based learning in a safe and supported environment. The programs promote development, movement, community inclusion and fun! WHAT TO EXPECT: At Lotus kids, each session includes a range of different activities focusing on our key development themes which are; Sensory Experiences Daily Living Skills Social Interaction Fine and gross motor play...
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Get your babies out and about, socialising and most of all having lots of fun! Baby and Toddler classes in Adelaide can start as young as birth. Baby and toddler classes help your child with early learning and development, teaching them valuable skills from movement to language, motor skills, emotional regulation more. They’re also great for parent-child bonding and social skills and a great way for you to get out of the house and hang...
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About Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense The award winning programmes have been running for 8 years in Adelaide and focus on brain development through play and fun. Every session is jam-packed with fabulous activities and fun adventures to help your child develop vital physical, communication, social and intellectual skills that form the foundation of all future learning. Toddler classes include additional opportunities for your child to burn off...
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Lolly Jar Circus is South Australia’s only inclusive circus school. It runs all the activities you would expect at a circus school – tumbling, aerial, stilt-walking, hula hoop, juggling and plate-spinning – but it is inclusive of children and young people with disabilities or at social risk. It is welcoming of people from all cultures. The “lollies” in the jar are the young people in all their amazing diversity and the lid is...
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Tent Events is a family run Adelaide Business. Specialising in Bell Tents and with 50 tents in three different sizes, they have a package that will suit all spaces and events. They do all age Birthdays, chill out and picnic spaces, Sleepover Birthdays, Family Getaways, and larger events including Weddings, Festivals, Christmas Parties and Corporate Getaways. Tent Events have a package that will suit most budgets starting from $195. With...
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Mega Fast Karts is Adelaide’s Ultimate Fully Indoor Entertainment Centre. With Go Karts, the largest Dodgem Cars track in Adelaide, Laser Skirmish and an Arcade Centre there is something fun to do for the whole family. 3 types of Go Karts from Junior Kart, Senior Kart and Dual Seater. Adelaide’s largest Dodgem Car Track. Adelaide’s largest multi-level Laser Skirmish Arena. Plus Adelaide’s coolest retro lock in Arcade Centre where once in...
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Move over Tarzan, TreeClimb Adelaide is calling all energetic, outdoors loving adventurers – young and old! Kids from 3 years old, adults, thrill-seekers, nature enthusiasts and curious adventurers can walk, climb and swing your way around the elevated tree-walk courses, 70 obstacles and heaps of zip lines at both locations. You seriously need to check out TreeClimb – it is FUN, MASSIVE and IMPRESSIVE. A session at TreeClimb...
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Child anxiety can start very early in a child’s development with foundation and primary school being a vital time to start learning coping skills. According to psychologist and former teacher, Michael Hawton, we need to start early in the trajectory of children development of anxious habits, before these habits become engrained. While a small proportion of anxiety is the result of temperament or genetic factors, most child anxiety...
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In case my kids weren’t already lucky enough to have a pool, check out the EPIC new inflatable waterslide we just received from Aussie brand Crocpad to go with it! Talk about best summer ever! If you’re after a waterslide for your pool but don’t want something permanent or you rent your house or you have little kids and want something soft and inflatable but still SUPER FUN – this is for you. The Crocpad inflatable water...
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Port Pirie locals are already well aware of this place, but anyone travelling to, or through, Port Pirie and looking for a place for the kids to run around and burn off some energy for a few hours Little Beans will provide just that. Located on Florence St, Little Beans is a great spot for kids of all ages with plenty of equipment for kids of all ages, including older ones. Younger kids will love the pirate themed indoor playground, foam pit,...
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Every BOUNCE party is uniquely different and totally awesome. Their job as your host is to make sure you and your friends have the best party ever. BOUNCE parties are fun and inclusive for kids, and hassle free for parents. BOUNCE is the ultimate kids party venue! BOUNCE offers 3 types of parties: miniBOUNCE Party (aged 2-5) BOUNCE is the perfect kids birthday party venue. They know that miniBOUNCERS are just starting to form friendships and...
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How expensive are flights at the moment?! It’s into the thousands to fly almost anywhere with the whole family right now, especially during school holidays. So if you’ve got the travel blues, and need a few days away with the kids, here’s an idea…..why not have a staycation right here, at home, in the fabulous CITY OF ADELAIDE! Within the four terraces of Adelaide City there is literally DAYS worth of family fun to be...
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At the top of the Yorke Peninsula, on Coastal Way, 15 mins after Port Wakefield you’ll find the Port Clinton Fairy Houses.There are over 30 little fairy houses in this tiny seaside town. Makes a good toilet stop to/from Yorke Peninsula, especially with a dog as it’s less busy than Pt Wakefield. Find it at 24-36 Duryea street , Port Clinton
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