A springboard to social: The community of swimming lessons

We know that swimming lessons are critical for a child’s safety around water. Early exposure to swimming assists young children in becoming comfortable in the water, significantly reducing the risk of drowning. But beyond safety, swimming lessons provide valuable...
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Sanctuary Early Learning Buderim achieves Exceeding

Nurturing growth through independence and curiosity at Sunshine Coast childcare service Sanctuary Early Learning Buderim.  Nestled amongst the tropical hinterland of sunny Buderim, you will find Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure. This Sunshine Coast child care centre...
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3 Ways to get better results from your child’s swimming lessons

All parents want their children to be safer in and around the water. However, these potentially life-saving skills can take many years to learn. But is it possible to fast-track this process so kids rapidly develop strong and independent swimming skills? Skills that...
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School Holiday Activities: Brisbane – Sunshine Coast – Gold Coast

Spring has sprung, and our Spring School Holiday Guide is here to level up your school holidays! Packed with things to do with kids and activity ideas for school holidays Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast. The bell has almost rung for Term 3, and the spring...
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5 surprising benefits of swimming lessons

We all know learning to swim is a skill for life and creates exciting opportunities to participate in a wide range of aquatic activities in, on or under the water. But did you know swimming lessons have many other long-term benefits for your child? Sue Mayo, Aquatic...
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85 years of Shapland Swimming schools

Developed in 1938, the Shapland family has taught Southeast Queensland kids to swim for over 85 years. We chat with Chris Shapland from Shapland Swimming to learn more about what makes his family’s unique learn to swim program so successful.   85 years of...
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From infants to Olympians at Rackley Swimming

As the world basks in the afterglow of the Paris Olympics, there's a renewed appreciation for the power of sport to unite and inspire. With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on the horizon, this unifying force will continue to ignite the passions of Queensland families for...
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Environmental School Holiday Activities

Kids in the Sunshine Coast Biosphere have a beautiful and diverse backyard to learn about, explore and play in. Find opportunities for nature play, environmental education, eco-activities, citizen science, recreation and more these school holidays. Make a Clay Garden...
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Earth Lodge Family Camp

Earth Lodge Australia’s family camp is a fully catered, 5-day camping retreat on the Sunshine Coast, offering Rites of Passage ceremonies for all ages. Earth Lodge is based on events that have flourished in Europe for over 30 years. Nature will be the teacher and...
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Cooee Kids Nature Play Holiday Program

Cooee Kids' holiday program will embrace your child’s imagination and creativity through child-led projects and unstructured play. Kids activities may include learning how to use hand tools, tie knots and lashings, walk a slackline, build cubbies and shelters, build...
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Veggie Patch Program

Veggie Patch Program

By providing hands on experience of growing food and a sense of ownership of the process, the Veggie Patch Program is...

The Backyard Series

The Backyard Series

Would you like to attract native bees, frogs, butterflies and birds into your garden or build a nestbox for your...

NaturallyGC: Discover Dolphins

NaturallyGC: Discover Dolphins

This indoor Discover Dolphin workshop provides children with an introduction into the natural lives of dolphins and...

Family Koala Fair

Family Koala Fair

If you’re after a free, fun and educational activity to do with your family these school holidays, you won’t want to...

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