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Give a HOYTS Gift Card this Christmas

Who doesn’t love the movies?!
Make Christmas shopping easy this year with the gift that will please even the fussiest on your list.
Forget chocolate and pyjamas. Celebrate Christmas with a HOYTS Gift Card and give the gift of action, adventure, romance, and delicious HOYTS popcorn.
HOYTS Gift Cards are more than just a movie ticket! They allow […]

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Encounter Youth Vaping Resources | Information for Parents

Vaping Resources by Encounter Youth
In recent years, there is a great concern for the number of young people choosing to ‘vape’.
The use of an e-cigarette is commonly known as ‘vaping’. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid (e-liquid) into an aerosol that a person inhales into their lungs. Vaping is becoming an increasingly common […]

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Games4Good – Herding Cats Dice Game | Ovarian Cancer Australia Fundraiser

Herding Cats Dice Game.
Herding Cats, a fun family game has been created to provide a great avenue to bring families together and enjoy the traditions of playing games, particularly leading into the festive season and over the summer holidays.
Also, with the sale of each Herding Cats game, Games4Good’s foundation partnership with Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA) […]

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New Queen & Princess Outfits | National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant 2022

New Royal outfits for the Queen & Princess revealed
The bespoke royal gowns have been unveiled for the 90th National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant as the cherished event gears up for a return to Adelaide’s streets.
Exclusively created by leading South Australian designer, Cristina Tridente of couture+love+madness, the regal gowns have been made for this year’s National Pharmacies […]

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Triple P – Free Positive Parenting Program

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
The Hon Emma McBride MP has launched Triple P – Positive Parenting Program making it free for all families across Australia.
The Hon Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, launched the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program at […]

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2022 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Float Reveal

Float Reveal for the 2022 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
With less than a month to go, the countdown begins to the 90th anniversary of one of South Australia’s most loved annual events – the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.
Two new floats will tour Adelaide’s streets on Saturday 12 November as the pageant returns to its traditional format, […]

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New National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Mini Float – ‘Christmas Chalk’

New 2022 Christmas Pageant Mini Float ‘Christmas Chalk’
This year’s mini-float, titled ‘Christmas Chalk’, was designed by 15-year-old Charlotte Exelby. Her winning design was selected from 370 competition entries.
Dreams came true this week for an Adelaide Botanic High School student as the official mini float for the 90th year of the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant was […]

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Maid2Match House Cleaning | Special Reader Offer

Maid2Match Eco-friendly Cleaning Services
Are you looking for reliable help with your house cleaning?
If cleaning your home is keeping you away from more important things, or you just need a break from the relentless house cleaning week in week out, then why not try a cleaning service?
Maid2Match believe in delivering a 5-star cleaning service regardless of […]

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Snapchat Family Center | Parent’s Guide to Snapchat for Teenagers

Introducing Family Center on Snapchat
What is Snapchat’s Family Center and how will it help families with teenagers?
If you are a parent of teenagers you will probably already know Snapchat is a central communication tool for young people.  Parents usually know who their teens are friends with and when they are hanging out – but don’t […]

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My Little Pony: Make Your Mark & Netball Australia Partnership

Make Your Mark with My Little Pony and Netball Australia
My Little Pony, the iconic brand from eOne, Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, has teamed up with Netball Australia’s junior program Woolworths NetSetGO and charity Confident Girls Foundation to help empower kids to make their mark on the world.
The partnership follows a successful campaign in 2021, and […]

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Marion Holiday Park

Up to $50 Off Every Night* | Marion Holiday Park | Jul – Sep 2022

Get up to $50 off Every Night* at Marion Holiday Park
Marion Holiday Park offers the complete holiday experience with resort-style accommodation, lush tropical gardens, and world-class facilities – it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Even during winter there is plenty to do to keep the kids happy and parents relaxed. There’s an indoor heated […]

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A Nourished Week | Chefs on Wheels & The Village Co. | Jun 2022

A Nourished Week – Support Struggling Mothers
Chefs on Wheels is launching its new social enterprise program, A Nourished Week in collaboration with fellow South Australian organisation The Village Co, which supports disadvantaged new mums across the state.
Chefs on Wheels has teamed up with The Village Co. to provide struggling mothers and their families with a […]

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Women’s and Children’s Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service

 
Women’s and Children’s Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service
If you have a sick child and don’t know what to do you can contact the new Women’s and Children’s free Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service for help. The service connects parents with a virtual team of highly skilled emergency doctors and nurses who […]

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Great Aussie Coin Hunt 3 | Celebrating Australia | Collect $1 Coins

Great Aussie Coin Hunt 3
The 2022 Great Aussie Coin Hunt showcases new iconic and admired parts of Australian life.
The Great Aussie Coin Hunt, brought to you in partnership by Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint, gives you the chance to collect the set of 26 exclusive $1 coins featuring classic Australian icons from A-Z, […]

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COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids Available During the School Holidays

COVID-19 vaccines available during the school holidays
Have you got spare time these school holidays? There are plenty of COVID-19 vaccine appointments available. Protect your child against COVID-19 ahead of term two by making sure they’re up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine. Children 5 to 11 can have two doses of the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 […]

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Julie Inman Grant

eSafety Website | Report Cyber Bullying

eSafety Commissioner Website
Julie Inman Grant (pictured) is Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and she is leading the world’s first government regulatory agency committed to keeping its citizens safer online.
Cyberbullying is when someone uses the internet to be mean to a child or young person so they feel bad or upset. The eSafety website allows anyone being cyber […]

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Changing Places Toilets in Adelaide | Accessible Toilets in South Australia

Changing Places Toilets in Adelaide – Find a Location in South Australia
Changing Places provide suitable facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets to meet the needs of people with complex disabilities and their carers. It gives people with disabilities a greater choice of options for outings so they aren’t excluded.
A Changing Places facility […]

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Great State Voucher South Australia | Feb & Mar 2022

[ March 7, 2022 to March 9, 2022. ]
Great State Vouchers for Accommodation, Experiences and Tours in South Australia.
The Great State Voucher is back in 2022 for the biggest release yet with 160,000 vouchers up for grabs across accommodation, tours and experiences.
Enter the ballot for a Great State Experiences Voucher anytime from 9am Monday 7 March 2022 until 5pm on Wednesday 9 March […]

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KickStart for Kids | New Operations Hub | Donations Needed

KickStart for Kids
KickStart for Kids officially opened their brand new million-dollar warehouse/office space in 2021, creating a central hub for all operations thanks to the generous donations and support from a range of South Australian businesses.
Having completed construction at the end of 2020, the large purpose-built facility has allowed KickStart for Kids to reach more […]

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Return to Classrooms | Information for Parents & Caregivers Supporting Children

Helping Parents and Caregivers Support Children with SA’s Hybrid School Model
As South Australia prepares for Reception, Years 1, 7, 8 and 12 to return to classrooms on 2 February 2022 with the remainder learning online for the first two weeks of term, infant and child mental health advocate Emerging Minds says it is understandable for […]

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WCH Child & Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service | South Australia

Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service
The Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service gives you access to timely medical care, potentially reducing the need to visit the Emergency Department.
A visit to the Emergency Department can be daunting for children and their parents.
The Child and Adolescent Virtual […]

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2022 Tooth Fairy Kit from the Royal Australian Mint

2022 Tooth Fairy Kit from the Royal Australian Mint
Losing a baby tooth is a special occasion for a child, and for many families the Tooth Fairy marks the occasion with a gift.
As the official supplier of coins to the Tooth Fairy in Australia, the Mint is proud to offer this adorable keepsake to celebrate this […]

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Capella Drive Reserve | Skate Park & Playground | Hallett Cove

Nannigai and Capella Reserves Precinct- New Skate Park, Playground & Bigger Car Park.
Construction work commenced in April 2021 on the new look skate park and bigger car park at Capella Reserve, Hallett Cove. 
Capella Drive Reserve -Play & Go Review
Marion City Council will transform Nannigai and Capella Reserves over stages from 2020 – 2022 following endorsement on […]

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Help Needed – Salvation Army Christmas Appeal | Dec 2021

Salvation Army Christmas Appeal
The Salvos gift appeal is Australia’s biggest with around 40,000 gifts required in SA alone each year.  But, whether it’s covid, online shopping or that people are doing their Xmas shopping later, the gifts received to date are well down year on year – even compared to last year in the thick […]

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Call Santa FREE from Telstra Payphones | Until 24 Dec 2021

[ December 8, 2021 to December 24, 2021. ]
Call Santa FREE from Telstra Payphones
You’ll be able to reach Santa from any Telstra payphone by simply dialling #HO HO HO (#46 46 46) right up until he starts packing the sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Connecting with each other at Christmas is always important, especially after a year where many have spent time isolated from friends […]

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South Australia Wildlife Contacts | SKER 2021 Update

2021 South Australian Wildlife Contacts
With summer fast approaching, the Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue (SKER) thought it was time to update their handy list of wildlife contacts. 
In an emergency, calling the closest rescuer can mean a matter of life or death. Make sure to save this list on your phone and share with your friends […]

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Support a Charity | Christmas 2023

Give a meaningful gift this Christmas and change someone’s life
Giving gifts this Christmas can make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people who live locally or around the world and also bring joy. We’ve put together a list of reputable organisations that offer support to people in need in varied ways that […]

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FREE Telstra Payphone Initiative for Domestic and Family Violence

Telstra Payphone Initiative for Domestic and Family Violence
Telstra has introduced initiatives for safe and secure communications for anyone experiencing domestic and family violence. 
In times of crises, domestic and family violence incident numbers rise, including over the past 18 months with the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns. Most of this violence against women occurs in the home.
Domestic […]

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SA Health & COVID-19 | Where To Get Tested in Adelaide

COVID-19 Testing – How and Where to get Tested in South Australia
There are currently around 48 COVID-19 testing facilities in South Australia, so if you are displaying even mild symptoms of COVID-19, the advice from SA Health is to be tested.
Updated Wednesday 15 May 2023
You should get tested as soon as you develop any COVID-19 […]

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Violet Crumble Caramel Milk | New Bickford’s Flavoured Drink

Violet Crumble Caramel Milk
Following the successful launch of Violet Crumble Milk last year, the iconic chocolate brand is back with an iconic new flavoured milk – Violet Crumble Caramel Milk.
Research commissioned by Violet Crumble revealed 70% of Aussies feel that white caramelised chocolate is one of the most iconic flavours of the past decade, with […]

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