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A recipe for sensory play

This recipe is not to eat, it's to play with! Sensory play can be calming and often has the benefit of helping fine motor, and hand-eye coordination skills dep…

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Active Kids vouchers, creative kids vouchers

As the new school year begins and extracurricular activities such as sport and art classes are offered, make sure you apply for the different vouchers, rebates…

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Basic Bliss Balls

A recipe is always fun when you can use it as sensory play. In this recipe, we promise you mess, fun, and healthy bites to snack on. There are endless variati…

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Brandon Dreams Big

Hundreds of thousands of babies are born each day around the world, all of them unique and special to the families who love them. Some babies are born with cha…

A range of healthy snacks. Banana, apple, youghurt, blueberries, honey, nuts, crackers, veggie sticks, hummus, rice cakes

Hunger Games: After-school snack ideas

Back to school means back to those after-school hunger pangs! Lunchable and bento-box ideas aside, you might need a little extra inspiration in the after-schoo…

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Inclusive School Holiday Activities Winter

We know it seems like we only just sent our kids back to school, and the holidays are here AGAIN. Our IDEAS team have contributed to help get you through, from…

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MS Readathon

I am unashamedly an avid reader. My son is not. He is very reward-driven though. I hadn't heard of the MS readathon for years, and in an attempt to get him to…

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School Holiday Activities for Kids with Disability - Autumn

We know you love our regular school holiday features on what is on for kids with disability. This edition has: Returning favourites Some new enjoyable find…

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School Holidays for Kids with Disability, Winter 2021

School holidays are nearly here again. As winter 2021 is upon us, we search for activities for kids with disability to keep them busy, learning and having fun…

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Sending some hope

Showing you care for someone can be a little harder right now. Near or far, here are some thoughtful suggestions on what you can do contact-free, or by mail. T…

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Skills for life

Skills for life - As children grow into adults, they need to learn skills to navigate our world. Starting early gives them the best chance to learn and practic…

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Sydney Royal Easter Show – Access and Inclusion Guide

Roll up, roll up! Here is the latest access and inclusion guide for the Sydney Royal Easter Show! Info on parking, transport, accessible toilets, ticketing and…

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Tips to get you through a Stay-cation or Isolation

For the vulnerable, immuno-compromised, voluntarily self-isolating, or those in quarantine, lockdown or mandatory isolation after overseas travel or close cont…

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Tips to help with chores

Learning to help with chores is part of being a family, starting the journey to independence, and learning life skills. Chores develop discipline, teach hygien…