Parenting and Families

If you’ve got kids, you’ve probably got questions too – about education, child care, family-friendly activities and events, great parks…the list goes on. Well, we’ve got (most) of the answers to everything family-related in Brisbane and surrounds.

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Family fun

10 top tips for kids’ birthday parties

How to host the coolest party in town …more

Make your garden fun for kids

Here are some cheap and simple ideas you can use in your garden to create an outdoor area kids will love. …more

Family fun for under $50

Ideas for ways to enjoy a day well spent, for less…more

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Horseriding in Brisbane

Get in the saddle…more

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Raising children

Shopping for school shoes

Beating the 'back to school blues' …more

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Most popular baby names for boys

Queensland's top ten for 2009…more

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Most popular baby names for girls

Queensland's top ten for 2009…more

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Raising bilingual children

Teach your child another language…more

Education

Childcare and kindergarten

Finding the right childcare or kindergarten for your child is important. …more

Primary school

In Queensland, primary school includes years Preparatory (Prep) to Year 7. …more

High school

High school, secondary school, either way, get all the information you need for your teen. …more

Further education

Go to university or TAFE, become an apprentice or trainee or learn on a short course. …more

Education in Queensland

Get all the facts about education in the Sunshine State …more

Schools of excellence

A number of high schools have established specialised programs for outstanding students. …more

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Family events

Dinosaur Garden Playasaurus Place

ENERGEX Playasaurus Place This new space, developed in partnership with ENERGEX, features our much loved life-sized dinosaurs and a colourful … more

Triceratops
Dates Sat 11 April 2009 - Fri 30 April 2010
Venue Queensland Museum South Bank, cnr Grey and Melbourne Street, South Bank

Fun Sports 4 Kids (PCYC LOGAN)

FUNSPORTS is a children’s Health & Physical Education Program. The classes teach the importance of healthy & active lifestyle & will give… more

Dates Tuesday (21 April - 27 April 2010)
Venue Logan Police & Citizens Youth Club, Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central

Fun Sports 4 Kids (CAMELOT CHILDCARE)

FUNSPORTS is a children’s Health & Physical Education Program. The classes teach the importance of healthy & active lifestyle & will give… more

Dates Tuesday (21 April - 27 April 2010)
Venue Camelot Childcare, Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd, Carbrook

Fun Sports 4 Kids

FUNSPORTS is a children’s Health & Physical Education Program. The classes teach the importance of healthy & active lifestyle & will give… more

Dates Wednesday (17 Jun 2009 - 24 Feb 2010)
Venue F Factor Fitness Centre, Peachy Road, Ormeau

Springfield Blue Light Disco Dance Party

The Springfield Branch is commencing the first Blue Light Disco Dance Party for ages 6-14 high school students need id! No id - no entry. … more

Dates Fri 7 August 2009 - Fri 1 October 2010
Venue Camira Springfield Community Centre, 389 Old Logan Rd, Springfield
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Delicious recipes from Heather Foord

Take a look at this collection of Heather's favourite recipes.

 
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