Tales and trails in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Looking for a low-cost day blended with a little sneaky literacy? Pack a picnic rug and your library card for a scenic Hinterland trip your toddler will love. When planning a day trip with young children, a library might not be the first venue that comes to mind. Yet...

The swim school that’s been making waves for over 8 decades

Almost every detail at Shapland Swim School has been shaped by one simple question: what helps children learn best? From classes capped at just three children and purpose-built multi-depth pools to focused 20-minute lessons and warm 32°C magnesium mineral water, the...

Play Away on Carnival: Why a Cruise Holiday Is the Smartest Family Getaway You’ll Book This Year

If you've ever priced up a family holiday, you know the drill. The flights are one line item. Accommodation is another. Then there are meals for four (or five, or six) three times a day, plus whatever activities you've promised the kids to keep the peace. By the time...

Get creative for Queensland Child Protection Week

Just like sharing a great storybook at bedtime, sitting down for a family craft session is one of the gentlest and most effective ways to open up meaningful conversations with our children. With Queensland Child Protection Week officially on the horizon, there is no...

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. Built through the generosity of Devcon Property Group and more than 70 Sunshine...

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.   Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 themed donation...
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