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Guess what!? My little business is turning one year old this week!! Wow, what an awesome journey it has been so far and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support <3  To say a big thank you, I am giving away not one - but seven awesome prizes starting daily on the 1st of July!!If you would like a chance to win, please head to my Facebook Page, like and share the post and also comment on which prize/s you would like to win the most. Winners will be announced every even …

I am so proud of my three boys! We are moving house after 13 years in one place so are having a massive clean-out. As you would expect, a family of five has collected a lot of stuff over the years including heaps of toys. My wonderful boys decided to set up a table outside our house and give their old toys and games away and all they asked for in return was for an optional donation for our local ASD support group. Well, with the generosity of the local community they managed to raise $200 - th …

I am so excited to announce the arrival of my newest fabulous product - The Calming Clipper!For children with sensory and auditory challenges, getting a hair cut can be an experience to be avoided at all costs, and trip to the hairdresser can often end traumatically for both the child and parents. Your hair cut woes could be over with this fantastic and innovative new invention!The Calming Clipper is the quiet alternative to the electric clipper, and is extremely easy to use. Bani …

This week I had the absolute pleasure of listening to Chris Varney, founder of the I CAN Network explaining his vision for empowering and encouraging young people on the autism spectrum. Chris was invited to come and speak at our support group meeting that I co-run with three other wonderful parents of kids on the spectrum, and instead of our usual 10-20 people we had a huge turnout of 70!Chris spoke fondly of his parents, grandparents and special teachers who were amazingly positive role models …

Mental Health Week will run from Sunday 4th to Saturday 10th October with concluding with World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October.Mental Health Week aims to activate, educate and engage people about mental health through a week of interactive events across the country including community festivals, art exhibitions, music, theatre and seminars.From its beginnings in 1985, the week has grown to encompass hundreds of events and a multitude of individuals, community g …

World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. An initiative of the World Mental Health Foundation, WMHD is an annual program held on 10 October to raise public awareness of mental health issues worldwide.This year in Australia, WMHD has three objectives: Encourage help seeking behaviour Reduce the stigma associated with mental illness Foster connectivity throughout communitiesOne in five Australians will experience mental …

Its official - we are famous!  Well not really but I did have my article about our journey with my kids diagnosis' published and it came out today.  I'm sharing my personal story to help others realise that they are not alone and also to encourage acceptance of peoples differences.  My kids are amazing and I want everyone to know it :) You can read it online here and don't forget to like MamaMag on Facebook!http://www.mamamag.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/localmamamag …

Imagine how our city would be if we all gave ourselves a bit more time From the 6th to the 16th of October across Carers and Seniors Weeks, a large scale dome will be constructed at Southbank Spillway which will offer people a quiet moment to reflect on what it means to care for yourself and for others.Artist Jodee Mundy and designer Stuart Beekmeyer have worked with twenty primary carers in Melbourne to find out what it means to be a carer in our society today.  Through workshops, stories …

Here are some of the top brain boosting snacks to save your kids from that after-school slump and give them the necessary energy to get through their homework and extra-curricular activities: WaterWater is the most important thing that people need to survive and often kids don't drink enough.  Get kids in to the habit of drinking water from an early age, pack a water bottle for them whenever you go out, put a frozen bottle in their lunch box and keep plenty of water in the fridge during wa …

On Thursday 1st October Scienceworks is having a Community Safety Day.  What a great way for the kids to see the emergency services in action and meet the heroes who look after our society every day. There will be representatives from:- Search and Rescue Dogs Australia- Australian Volunteer Coast Guard- St John Ambulance- VicRoads- MFB- Metro Trains - City West Water- SES- Victoria Police- Ambulance VictoriaMFB Heavy Road Rescue Demonstration 10.45 am & 12.45 pmCome see the hydrau …