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Play On! sports vouchers return with $200 for QLD kids
The next round of QLD Play On! Sports Vouchers opens Monday 27 July, giving families up to $200 per child to help cover winter or summer sport fees!
Kings Beach ocean pool is open again …. ready for spring!
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most-loved swimming spots is back and better than ever, with Kings Beach Ocean Pool reopening after a major refurbishment.
A house built on generosity delivers $1.06 million for SunnyKids
A remarkable community effort has delivered a life-changing outcome for vulnerable Sunshine Coast families, with the SunnyKids Devcon House selling under the hammer for $1.06 million.
Happy Home Childcare Mooloolaba celebrates 21 remarkable years
This week marks a very special milestone for Happy Home Childcare Mooloolaba as it proudly celebrates 21 years of nurturing, inspiring and educating Sunshine Coast children.
Mooloolaba brands team up for sun-safe school holiday treats
Heading to Mooloolaba this winter school holidays? Score free goodie bags, limited-edition tropical gelato, and epic prizes for the kids!
Stockland Aura welcomes new early learning centre to Banya
Families in Australia’s largest masterplanned community now have greater access to early childhood education and care, with Joy Early Learning officially opening in the Aura suburb of Banya.
Send your pre-loved toys on a new adventure at Reading Cinemas
The Walt Disney Company Australia has teamed up with Save the Children and Reading Cinemas to support a Toy Rehoming initiative where Australians can donate their quality, pre-loved toys to help children in need.
Search for Australia’s kindest person uncovers true heroes
The search for Australia’s kindest person is on! With a $50,000 prize pool, charity HumanKind is celebrating everyday heroes. Nominate by June 30.
Brisbane Festival 2026 lineup announced: The best kid-friendly events for families
The Brisbane Festival 2026 program has been announced packed with plenty of events perfect for families.
New ‘It’s Never Too Early’ resource launched to help parents navigate abuse prevention
Talking to children about personal safety and abuse prevention is one of the most daunting tasks a parent can face, but starting early is our best tool.
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KIDS on the Coast – on ABC Sunshine Coast – Spring 2021
In the lead up to every school holiday, our owner and editor Angela Sutherland chats...
School holiday fun at Brisbane Festival
One thing is for sure, there's heaps of school holiday fun at Brisbane Festival this...
KIDS on the Coast – on ABC Sunshine Coast – Winter 2021
Owner and editor Angela Sutherland chats with Sheridan Stewart at ABC Sunshine Coast about what kids activities are in store.
We meet a real-life mermaid!
The wonderful Horizon Festival returns to the Sunshine Coast this August, bringing 10 days of arts-fuelled fun to families across southeast Queensland.
Happy 120th birthday to Moreton – the Ginger Factory train!
‘Moreton’ the much-loved train at the Ginger Factory turns 120 this week, and there’s plenty of fun birthday activities in store!
Produce an artwork to save the Glossy Black-Cockatoos
10-year-old Spencer Hitchen and his mother Maxine, are on a mission to save the Glossy Black-Cockatoos at Sunrise Beach.
The Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo returns
Showcasing big brands, best prices, special offers, and latest innovations all under one roof, the Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo returns to Brisbane for three huge days this June.
The search is ON for a local star for smash-hit Mamma Mia!
The search is on to discover the leading lady for the smash-hit musical and production of MAMMA MIA!, coming to The Star Gold Coast.
Personalised kids books helping parents handle the hard stuff
Guiding children through their trauma following the 7.8 magnitude 2016 Kaikoura earthquake inspired an award-winning children’s book.







