Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society
Friday 31 October 5.00pm – 10.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 10.00pm*October 31st and November 1st 2008.
Cannington Greyhounds, Station Street Cannington
Adults $10 , Children 5 to 15 years $5 , Aged Pensioner Card Holders $5
A great day out with food and fun for everyone; rides, showbags and animals. There will be exhibiting and judging of dairy goats, cattle, sheep, rabbits, donkeys, mules, pigeons, poultry and the ever popular children’s farmyard nursery provides everyone with a touch of living the country life. Friday night fireworks!!!!
Black String Puppet Theatre, Fire Jugglers, Childrens farm animals, pony rides
Show rides, show bags etc

Phone 9451 1820 www.canningshow.net

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Red Bull Air Race, Perth
Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November.
Spectators will be able to view the race from around the banks of the Swan River, with the best viewing location on Sir James Mitchell Park in South Perth.
Free – Packages available.
$11.10 standard
$9 group (10+)
Touching down in 10 cities worldwide in 2008, the Perth Red Bull Air Race event is the only race of its kind in Australia. From the heart of the city to the open countryside, over land or water, a Red Bull Air Race can take place almost anywhere. Spectacular backdrops and jaw dropping stunts guarantee that spectators experience one of the most innovative and exciting new sports competitions around today. Red Bull Air Race 2008 promises more nail biting racing action as the pilots face off in the deciding round of the World Series competition.

Tel: 08 9288 4569 or www.redbullairrace.com.au

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Be Kids Community Fair 11:00am to 4:00pm 15 November (Saturday) 2008
Princess May Park, Adelaide Street, Fremantle.
Free admission
All proceeds to assist Be Kids projects in Kenya. Stalls will feature homemade multicultural food, local and African handicrafts, plants and cakes. There will be storytelling, face painting, magic, fun activities, Bubblemania, and much more.

Tel: 08 9337 1735 or www.bekids.org

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Little Feet Festival 2008
1:00pm to 5:00pm 16 November (Sunday) 2008
City of Joondalup Leisure Centre, Craigie Whitfords Ave, Craigie.
Free entry
Children can explore a world of possibilities at the City of Joondalup’s Little Feet Festival. Featuring Olympic pentathlete Kylie Wheeler, Postman Pat, artwork, games, baby animal farm, aquatic playground, and much more.
Tel: 08 9400 4921 or www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

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Broom! Broom!
18 to 23 November 2008
Tuesday, 18 November 7:00pm
Wednesday, 19 November 11:00am & 7:00pm
Thursday, 20 November 11:00am & 7:00pm
Friday, 21 November 11:00am & 7:00pm
Saturday, 22 November 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, 23 November 2:00pm
Subiaco Arts Centre
Tickets are available through BOCS
Standard $15.00
Concession Pensioners, Seniors Cardholders, Unemployed, Full Time Students 13 Years and Older $12.00
Children 5 - 12 Years
Fusing clowning, puppetry, and music, this show is designed for the whole family. Broom! Broom!! tells a story of the mystery of friendship and the befriending of mystery, and how together two clown cleaners sweep away life’s cobwebs with some high-powered high-jinks. Broom! Broom!! takes the timeless art of clowning, adds a contemporary twist and fuses it with puppetry and music to create this dynamic and delightful show, a must see for the whole family. This hilarious new production is suitable for family audience and particularly for children 5 - 12 years.

Tel: 08 9484 1133 or www.broombroomshow.com.au

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Great Bike Ride
23 November (Sunday) 2008
Registration Closing Dates
Online - 12pm Friday 21st November
Post/Fax - Must be received by Friday 14th November
Shop - Closes at 4pm Saturday 22nd November
Langley Park, Perth
Pricing: see website
Presented by The City of Perth and the Rotary Club of Perth to raise funds for the St John of God Foundation Horizon House Project, Hope for Children, and the Heart Foundation. 3 different courses, 10km, 53km or 106km course!! this event is really all about riders getting their friends, colleagues and families to give money to the charities through sponsorship (and enjoying a great ride around the river of course) we thought we would give something back to you for all your hard fundraising efforts!!

Register by calling 08 9244 5200 or www.greatbikeride.com.au

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Sunset Markets
7.00pm to 10.00pm, every Friday evening, 21 November to 19 December 2008
Central Walk and Reid Promenade, Joondalup
Free
Presented by the City of Joondalup. Goodies for sale, free entertainment such as bands, buskers and street performers, plus free rides and activities.

www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

Kwinana Hornets Shell Novice Swim Meet
From 9:00am 16 November (Sunday) 2008
Kwinana Recquatic Centre, Gilmore Ave, Kwinana.
Free to try out
Dive in and try out competitive swimming. There is no need to be a member of a swimming club or have any special skill - you just have to enjoy swimming! Kwinana Hornets is a small south of the river swimming club that began swimming in 1964. It is very family orientated and a friendly atmosphere, a big range of training is available and memberships range from non-competitor, recreational and full competitive. It is very fun and relaxing and everyone should give the club a go.

Email: webmaster@kwinanaswimming.org for further details

What’s On Perth by Rebecca Doughty

Musical Rogues
Mon 6th to Friday 10th October, 10:00am to 11:30am.
Hyde Park Barracks Museum
$10 for the child and one adult gets in free
Dance and sing with the musical rogues, convicts and members of the church choir. Each child can make their own instrument to take home with them. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years.

Bookings are essential, go to www.hht.net.au

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Splashers Swim School Open Day
Fri 10th October
Sutherland Leisure Centre
Free!
Get free swimming lessons and assessments. Join in relay and novelty races. Be a participant in the introduction to the new Goldfish Level swim class. The first 250 children get show bags. If you enrol into a swimming program today there is a chance to win a family holiday to Nelson Bay. All welcome, regardless of age or swimming ability.

Ph 8536 9777 or visit www.sslc.com.au for more info.

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Sculptures By The Sea
16th October to 12th November
Along the Tamarama Beach to Bondi Beach Coastal Walk, Sydney
Free!
100 sculptures from 7 different countries will be displayed for all to see. Make it a day at the beach that’s a little more interesting and chill out on the sand after you and the kids have seen some incredible sculptures.

Just choose a nice day for the beach and take the Coastal Walk. For more details on location, distance, etc click here

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic!
19 October (Sunday) 2008 – 10:30am
Rosehill Gardens.
Tickets are $15 each or $50 for a family of 4. This includes entry, all activities, entertainment and parking. All proceeds go to The Westmead Children’s Hospital.
A great day of family fun. See Alvin and the Chipmunks, Kung Fu Panda and the Marvel Superhero Show. There are free rides, jumping castles, face painting and the Bear Clinic, where you can fix your sick and injured teddies.

Book through Ticketmaster

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The Kurrajong Scarecrow Festival
25 & 26 October 2008
Kurrajong (various venues)
Some events require tickets, others are free.
See Some traditional Kurrajong events, a concert on the village green and a scarecrow trail. There’s also a young talent quest, open gardens for charity and the spectacle of scarecrows. If that’s not enough, maybe you’ll enjoy the sheep shearing, reptile show, clowns, stage and village entertainment, stalls, children’s activities and more.

Click here for details (location, program etc.)

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Ryde Epping Children’s Festival
26th October 10:00am - 2:00pm,
Darvall Park, Chatham Rd, West Ryde.
Unlimited rides pass $8 per child, $20 family pass.
Circus performers, magic shows, amusement rides, animal farm, jumping castles, pony rides, face painting and craft activities.

For info about Ryde Council and events click here

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Eastern Suburbs Children’s Festival
26th October, 10:30am to 3:30pm
Waverley Park, Waverley
Free
Kids between 0 and 5 yrs of age can be let their imagination, creativity and free-play run wild, while their parents and carers join in the fun activities.

www.randwick.nsw.gov.au

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Golden Ridge Animal Farm and S.O.S Aussies
Animal Farm 29th September to 4th October, S.O.S Aussies 6th October to 10th October
Southpoint Shopping Centre, 238-262 Bunnerong Rd, Hillsdale.
Free

For more info call the centre on 9311 3301

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Family Fun Weekend
11th and 12th October
Coogee Bay Hotel, cnr Coogee Bay Rd and Arden St, Coogee
Free entry

For more info call the hotel on 9665 0000 or visit their website www.coogeebayhotel.com.au

What’s On Sydney by Kelly Makhoul

Dream Festival
October 3 – 6.
Birrarung Marr, Batman Avenue, Melbourne.
This is a free public event.
Over four days Birrarung Marr will play host to enormous illuminated artworks depicting the dreams and aspirations of Australians. Each installation will have its own soundtrack and accompanying story to give background to the inspiration behind each creative concept. On Saturday 4 October, the waterfront will burst to life with a full schedule of music in Alexandra Gardens featuring some of Australia’s most talented musicians leading up to a spectacular night time finale along the waterfront.

For more information go to www.dreamfestival.com.au

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MILO in2CRICKET Program
October 2 – 11-2pm – Launch Day.
Federation Square, 2-20 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
This is a free public event.
Bring the whole family to the MILO in2Cricket Program these school holidays for fun, free activities. Get up close with the MILO in2CRICKET ambassadors and test your cricket skills.

For more information call (03) 9653 8863 or go to www.in2cricket.com.au

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Yea Wetlands - Womindjeka Day (Welcome Day)
October 4 - 2pm.
Yea Wetlands, Goulburn Valley Highway, Yea.
Spend a spring afternoon at the Yea Wetlands with 32 acres of crown land between two branches of the Yea River. There will be informative walks and fun activities for the kids and the whole family, with a community barbeque at dusk, followed by a campfire corroboree at nightfall.

For more information go to www.yeawetlands.org.au or call 0408 576 588.

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Meccano Model Exhibition
October 11 – 10-5pm, October 12 – 10-4pm.
Corner of Gardenvale and Magnolia Rds, Gardenvale.
Family tickets are $10, Adults $5, Teenagers $2 and smaller children are free.
Come and experience the large range of Meccano machines, mechanisms, models and mysteries. The traditional Meccano cranes, planes and trains will be on display. Also expect to see mechanical computers, curious clocks, and mysterious ball rollers. Members of the Melbourne Meccano Club will be showing off their mechanical skills and their collections of rare Meccano sets, parts and literature.

For more information call (03) 9789 5796.

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Pets’ Day Out
October 12, 10-4pm.
Ballam Park, Cranbourne Rd, Frankston.
This is a free public event.
Treat your furry friend to a free day full of fun activities, entertainment and displays for the whole family to enjoy.

For more information go to www.frankston.vic.gov.au or call 1300 322 322.

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State Duck, Sheep and Cattle Championships
October 25-26.
South Gippsland Highway, Welshpool.
Come and experience the annual State Duck, Sheep and Cattle Championships and watch events such as the frisbee catch, dog race, dog high jump, puppies on sheep, kids events and an animal nursery. There is also $1000 up for grabs, as well as trophies, sashes, ribbons and free dog food giveaways.

For more information call Paul Macphail on 0418 335 306.

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The Melbourne Magic Festival
September 22 – October 4.
Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, Northcote.
Go to website for admission prices.
Come and experience the Australian Institute of Magic’s Melbourne Magic Festival with over 50 performances of 10 different shows for all ages to enjoy.

For more information go to www.australianinstituteofmagic.com.au

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RSPCA Happy Tails Day
October 10.
This is a nation-wide event, raising money for the RSPCA by buying merchandise and giving donations.
Celebrate Happy Tails Day by wearing plush tails and ears to show you care about animals and support the work of the RSPCA. This year’s Happy Tails Day theme is about enjoying the great outdoors with your best friend.

For more information go to www.rspca.org.au or call 02 6282 8300.

What’s On - Melbourne by Amy Braddon

Gogo Fish
(suitable for 5 - 12 years)
Sept 30 – Oct 11th Tues – Sat. 11am and 1pm
Subiaco Arts Centre studio, 180 Hammersley Rd Subiaco
$14.90pp
This drama recreates the world of the Placoderms, water borne, amour-plated evolutionary ancestors of humans that lived in the Kimberley 375 million years ago. Its story takes you back there with a time-travelling fish club. The club arrives at an evolutionary turning point: swamp fish are developing the bone structures of arms and legs. Will the Placoderms realise that to be a ‘fish out of water’ IS progress? This is a West Australian story with international significance and a comedy based on scientific fact.

Phone 9380 3080
www.barkinggecko.com.au

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GinGin Observatory – Family Space Adventures Star Gazing and Cosmic Dinner
2, 3, 9 & 10th October 5.30 – 8.30pm
Gingin Observatory, Military Rd Gingin
Adults $46 Children $32
Join astronomers and discover the universe. Enjoy the stargazing and a meal as a family.

Phone 9575 7740
www.ginginobservatory.com

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Fremantle School Holiday Fun
10am – 3pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays 27th Sept – 10th Oct.
Kings Square Fremantle
Free
Activities include giant chess, card making, origami workshops, poetry classes, colouring competitions, face painting and balloon giveaways.

Phone 9432 9888
www.fremantle.wa.gov.au

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Belmont Festival
Launch on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 10am to 2pm Festival continues from Oct 5 – Nov 22nd.
Hardey Park, Great Eastern Highway, Belmont
Free events
Huge variety of activities including outdoor movie nights, concerts in the part, extreme sports competition, breakfast with the stars and Railway stakes with Jimmy Barnes. There will be a water ski show at the launch and tons of free activities and entertainment including a teddy bears picnic and other family events during the festival period.

Phone 9477 7248
www.belmont.wa.gov.au

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Kelmscott Show
October 17th 4-10pm, 18-19th 9am – 9pm.
Showgrounds, River Road Kelmscott
Nominal entry fee and purchases as chosen
A great day out with food and fun for everyone; rides, showbags and animals. Kelmscott Agricultural Society Fire Works Display will kick off at approx 8:30PM on both Friday & Saturday nights. There will be exhibiting and judging of dairy goats, cattle, sheep, rabbits, donkeys, mules, pigeons, poultry and the ever popular children’s farmyard nursery provides everyone with a touch of living the country life. The horses in action on the lower arena allow local riders to enter into hacking, novelties and show jumping events.

Phone 9390 7121
www.kelmscottannualshow.com.au

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Zigzag Community Arts Festival
11:00am till 8:00pm 10am Oct 26th
Stirk Park Kalamunda
Free
The festival theme for 2008 is collaboration. Soak up the culture at the Kalamunda Community Arts Festival focused on building and nurturing scores of creative partnerships and collaborations in the local community. The collaborations will celebrate the rich cultural life in the Hills – the musicians, visual artists, dancers and creative community artisans in all areas of the arts. Kids can try out pottery, woodwork, hessian crafts, weaving, storytelling, dressing dolls and music. Pre-festival workshops and activities for children and teens are also available.

www.zigzagfestival.org

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Spring Family Bushwalks
Bungendore Park Djilba Walk

Sunday 21 September 2008
Choice of two walks - 2.5km or 3km
Register at Armadale Christian College car park Admiral Road, Bedfordale
Settlers Common Walk

Sunday 5 October 2008
Choice of two walks - 3 km or 6 km (both one way)
Register at the Field Centre, Corner of Carradine road and Albany Highway
Walk the Wungong

Sunday 19 October 2008
This walk is approximately 5km one way
Register at Wungong Dam’s lower car park,
Admiral Road, Bedfordale
Churchman Bushland Walks

Sunday 2 November 2008
Choice of a 5km or a 6km walk
Register at Beeloo Close, Off Churchman Brook Road, Roleystone

Free
Wonderful family outings spent in the natural bushland surrounding Armadale. Great opportunity to teach children about respect for our environment and the myriad of wildflowers and animals we have at our fingertips to enjoy. So why not pack a picnic and the kids and spend some time discovering the wonders of your own back door.

Phone 9399 0187
www.armadale.wa.gov.au

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Bayswater Waves 10th Birthday Fun Day
12 – 4pm 25th October
Bayswater Waves, Cnr Broun Ave and Priestley St Embleton
$2 entry
Fun activities for all children. Bob the Builder show will commence at 2pm. Also pony rides, Old McDonald’s Travelling Farm, Mechanical Surfboard, Junior Pirate Slide, Pool Inflatables, bouncy castle and free showbags for the first 100 entrants.

Phone 9276 6538
www.bayswater.wa.gov.au

What’s On Perth by Rebecca Doughty

Australian Centre For The Moving Image
The Australian Centre For The Moving Image (ACMI) at Federation Square, in the heart of Melbourne, is a look into computer games, digital art, film, TV, games, and new media. ACMI is the place for the whole family to go and enjoy a vast collection of high-tech exhibits and galleries, and learn all about the world of the moving image.

ACMI is located at 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne, and is open from 10.00am – 6.00pm Friday to Wednesday, 10.00am - 9.00pm Thursdays, and 10.00am - 6.00pm on public holidays. For further information call (03) 8663 2200 or go to www.acmi.net.au

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City Museum
The City Museum epitomises the history, culture, society and lifestyle that has made Melbourne the spectacular city it is today. With a vast selection of exhibitions portraying architectural wonders, technological advances, entertainment, arts and historical events, the entire family can experience the important changes and growth that have shaped the city of Melbourne. As part of the Old Treasury Building and the historical gold vaults that lie beneath, the City Museum boasts the Built on Gold exhibition – A must see for the whole family!

The City Museum is located at 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne and is open from 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday-Friday and from 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Admission for adults is $8.50, concession prices are $5.00 and a family pass is $18.00. For further information call (03) 9651 2233 or go to www.citymuseummelbourne.org

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Carlton Gardens
With a huge area of over 15 hectares, the historic, heritage-listed Carlton Gardens is one of Melbourne’s most wondrous icons and a must-see for the whole family. Originally designed for the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880, the Carlton Gardens is home to a circular French Fountain, ponds, flower beds, mature trees, the Westgarth drinking fountain, ornamental lakes, the elaborate Hochgurtel Fountain and a children’s playground based on a 19th century maze.
The whole family will also enjoy experiencing the remnant pieces of stone from the Colonial Square Building (1896-1960), the Carlton Garden Tennis courts, and the Moreton Bay Fig Trees.

The Carlton Gardens is located at 1 Carlton Street, Carlton. For further information call (03) 658 9658 or go to www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/parks

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Fitzroy Garden’s Conservatory
The Fitzroy Garden’s Conservatory is located in one of Melbourne’s most popular parks – a definite must see! The conservatory opened on March 30, 1930, and depicts the Spanish mission style of architectural design. It boasts a colourful collection of horticulture with five spectacular floral displays each year. The conservatory is perfect day out for a fun, historic experience for the whole family.

The Fitzroy Garden’s Conservatory is located on Wellington Parade, East Melbourne and is open everyday from 9.00am – 5.00pm, including public holidays. For further information call (03) 9658 9658 or go to www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/parks

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Eureka Skydeck 88
For the most fascinating views of Melbourne and a thrilling, spine-tingling experience, visit the Eureka Skydeck and the “Edge” experience. Currently the world’s tallest residential building and the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere, the Eureka Tower boasts a range of fun activities for all ages.

Take the whole family up to Level 88 in the towers’ two specially designed lifts that will get you to the top in less than 40 seconds! Don’t forget to experience the “Edge” – a glass cube that slides out from the side of the tower, giving you all-round views of the city – and if you’re not fond of heights, don’t look down!

The Eureka Skydeck and the “Edge” experience are located at 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, and opens from 10.00am – 10.00pm everyday, including public holidays. Last entry is at 9.30pm. For more information call (03) 9693 8888 or go to www.eurekaskydeck.com.au

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Old Melbourne Gaol
Visit the Old Melbourne Gaol and take a trip back into the 19th century. Bring the whole family and have a look at the gallows and the every day lives of prisoners, be arrested in a modern-day police station or even go to trial in court! The Old Melbourne Gaol is home to the historic Magistrate’s Court, former Police City Watch House and once held Ned Kelly and Squizzy Taylor within its walls - A must see experience for all ages!

The Old Melbourne Gaol can be found at 377 Russell Street, Melbourne, and is open from 9.30am – 5.00pm everyday, including all public holidays except Good Friday and Christmas Day. For further information call (03) 8663 7228 or go to www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au

What’s On Melbourne by Amy Braddon

Fun Sports for Kids
Until Wed 30 July 2008 10am to 10.30am
Yeronga Child & Development Centre, 45 Park Road, Yeronga
$4.90 to $10.50 (Depending on the sport)
Fun Sports for Kids is a Sports Program that has been designed to coach children from 2.5 to 7years old, in the basic skills needed for more than 12 kinds of sports. The program aims to improve the child’s self-confidence while giving them the skills and fitness necessary to participate in the following in the variety of sports. The sports include hockey, golf, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, tennis, badminton, croquet, parachute games, football, basketball, netball, cricket and gymnastics.

Web: Click here
Ph: (07) 3848 4088

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Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival
26 July 2008 8am - 4pm
Esk Railway Reserve Highland Street
Free entry
The Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival is a wonderful day full of entertainment and activities for the whole family. The day will begin with the Brisbane Valley Bush Poets at 8.00 a.m., followed by a street parade at 9.30 a.m. An all day Multicultural Concert will be playing, and the festival holds more than 80 arts and craft market stalls. The markets will include international food to keep you energised for the events to come. There will also be Medieval Re-enactments, Heritage Motor Cycles, and Vintage Cars.

Web: www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Ph: (07) 5424 2480

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Peaks to Points Festival
19 July - 03 Aug 2008
Oxley Creek Common, Sherwood Road
Free entry
The Peaks to Points Festival is here to celebrate our beautiful natural environment of greater Brisbane’s southern region, from Flinders Peak to the shores of Moreton Bay. This festival has been organised to raise awareness of our eco-systems, through various entertaining programs of the arts, cultural and environmental events and activities.

Web: click here

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The Kamkars Living Fire Tour
23 July 2008 7pm-10pm
Brisbane City Hall, King George Square Adelaide Street
Adult $70 /Concession $65
The Kamkars are in town and are the largest performing family group in the world. Their music is one of the most active yet accessible ensembles in Middle Eastern music and includes music from Iran with Kurdish and Persian influences. With nine musicians, they are unusual group in that their music consists of adaptations of a few lullabies and also national songs. The children will love the unusual sounds and enjoy this first Australian concert by the Kamkars. The whole family will be entertained by this exclusive concert with its folk music tradition.

Web: www.kamkars.qidinternational.com
Ph: (07) 3391 4433

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Forest Friends
13 August 2008
Adult $5.30/ Concession $5.30 Bookings required
Brisbane Forest Park Information Centre, 60 Mount Nebo Road, The Gap
Children will enjoy exploring with the rangers at the Brisbane Forest Park. They will get a chance to learn about and come in contact with some interesting Australian animals. The Park has a large variety of native animals; from birds to invertebrates. There are some unique, vulnerable and endangered animals and plants within the park. The whole family will be entertained as well as educated by this nature experience.

Web: click here
Ph: (07) 3512 2302

What’s On Brisbane by Louise Fowle

Getting out on your bike isn’t just exercise - it’s fun! Going out for a bike ride can be a great family activity and we’ve found a cool new bike for mums who want to look stylish out on the cycle paths - the MamaBike!

The MamaBike is a funky bike that can accomodate 2 kids and is ideal for 9 month to six year olds.

It’s a bit pricy at $1699 but hey look at all the benfits!

Great alternate to pram walks

Reduces congestion and parking problems at schools & daycare centres

More fun for the kids than sat in the back of the car

Chance to mix with your community - don’t forget to wave while you ride by

Make roads safer & the environment just that little bit better by reducing the number of cars on the road and pollution (yes we can all make a difference!)

Available exclusively at Penny Farthing Cycles in Middle Park, Melbourne or check out their website.

Don’t forget to check out Network Nine’s new show “Holidays For Sale” premiering on Saturday 17 May at 5pm.

Combing holiday reviews with online sales of the holiday destinations and packages featured, this new show bring a new slant on travel programs. It’s hosted by Shelley Craft and has loads of celebrity ‘tour guides’.

With family holidays, short breaks and weekend escapes, this is one to watch!

Want some fun this Autumn, why not go out a fly a kite?! In fact why not support a worthy charity at the same time by buying one of the ‘Red Kite’ kites.

For only $10.00 each you can buy a kite and fly it high, supporting families through cancer. The kites are easy to fly and you’ll be guaranteed to have a lot of fun while adding some colour to the skies!

All proceeds from your purchase will go directly to funding the essential services that Redkite provides.

Click here to buy your kite online or call 1800 334 771
Happy flying!

It’s time to brush the dust off your old tent, stock up on marshmallows and head to BIG4 Holiday Parks free night of camping event on Friday November 9th.

Join thousands of familes at over 100 holiday parks for a night under the stars. During the event there will be sausage sizzles, pancake breakfasts and trivia nights. This is a great opportunity to try out a night of camping with the little ones but you need to book so head on over to the BIG4 website to find out more. 1800 632 444.