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Puttin' on the final coat of white paint before West Home and Rowie Kelly Studio come and work their magic and make the new store look beautiful... …

NAPLAN is the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy, and can be quite the daunting task particularly for our primary school kids that are new to the test. Teachers have already done the preparation and practice to ease your child's expectations, so to further support them we thought wed share a few extra points for you and your family to keep in mind prior to testing. Your child can only do their best and that is good enough. They are testing the skills learned over time at schoo …

Wishing all the wonderful mums, mother figures, guardians and carers a very Happy Mothers Day! I hope you are all spoiled and that you get to spend some special time with your loved ones A special shout out to my own mum in NZ who I haven't seen in nearly a year and a half due to Covid. Happy Mothers Day Mum, we miss you …

Our temporary store is open next door at number 34! Its not beautiful but at least you can still come in to get your sensory stuff while we renovate. Open our usual hours Mon-Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-4 and Sat 10-2. See you soon …

Ch-Ch-Changessss Some of you will already know that our business is changing, and in the best way possible. Were expanding our space! We've moved our warehouse next-door so we can build you an even bigger and better Sensory Oasis! As a mum with autistic kids, I'm familiar with the effect change can have. To assist those with adjusting to the change, we want to give you a heads up on what to expect when visiting our store, especially during our big renovation. Its going to be a l …

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them."

You have been asking me for a looooooooooooog time and I can finally say YES we have Lycra Sensory Swings available, yay! These hold up to 85kg and can be hung from a beam or swing set and provide so much wonderful sensory input and a calming space for your child to swing and relax.Providing deep pressure and vestibular input at the same time, swings are known for their calming effect. Perfect for children who need support with sensory integration but also enjoyable for all children. A Thera …

If you haven't heard the news, our lockdown ends at 11.59pm tonight which means we can reopen the store tomorrow and the kids can go back to school! These lockdowns are a financial nightmare for small businesses so please support your local shops, cafes, restaurants and services as they all need your help more than ever. Can't wait to see your lovely faces back in store from tomorrow (well actually half of your faces cos masks are still mandatory ). Jody and Marty #ShopLocal#SupportSm …

*** STAGE FOUR LOCKDOWN ***Hey lovelies, unfortunately it looks like we will be closed for the next five days due to stage four lockdowns that have just been announced here in Victoria. We will still be coming in to send out your orders and also allow local pick-ups so please carry on ordering online and we will get things out to you as soon as possible.Take care everyone and we will see you again soon. Jody, Marty and the team …

These are the fluffiest, softest weighted lap blankets ever!! Not only do they provide the deep pressure people who use weighted products are craving, but they also have the extra bonus of the furry sensory fabric which can be calming and soothing. All of my weighted blankets are handmade by Red Blanket Co with non-toxic poly pellets for extra safety.