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CONTAIN THE MESS
It’s no fun when kids are sick, but the Spewy can at least make clean up that bit easier. Versatile and hygienic, the Spewy is a spill blanket which can absorb up to two litres of liquid, so there’s no mess for you to deal with. One less thing to worry about during difficult times.
spewy.com.au
STRUCKET
The Strucket is the world’s first connecting strainer/ bucket combo – changing the way you soak, separate and drain. Invented by an Aussie mum of three, the Strucket has an interlocking strainer connection and external plug, meaning you no longer have to touch the water or the toxic mess in it!
strucket.com
ROUTINE HELPER
Second Scout’s Routine Helper is perfect for encouraging independence and simplifying day-to-day tasks by breaking them down into steps. The tiles are made of magnetic timber, cleverly designed to have the magnets completely concealed inside. Flipping the tiles over to reveal a star gives a sense of achievement, encourages responsibility and provides positive reinforcement.
secondscout.com.au
AMPLIFII – ACCESSIBLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Amplifii is an accessible music festival coming to Adelaide on November 19 – bringing people together through the love of music. Amplifii was born from Karren Kelly’s shared passion for music with her autistic son, James: “I wanted a way for everyone to come together and celebrate through music in a safe and accessible way.” There will be bands, DJs and entertainers, as well as a silent disco and chill out zone.
@amplifiimusicfestival
DISCOVERING THE MANY WAYS TO COMMUNICATE LOVE
Can Bears Ski? is the heartfelt tale of a young bear who is coming to terms with being deaf. Supported by his father and the people around him, our little bear learns to find his way in the hearing world. This is the debut children’s book from deaf author and poet, Ted Hughes, who draws on his own experiences to show how isolating it can be for a deaf child. Through his moving words, this beautifully-illustrated book, also shows how many ways there are to communicate love.
penguinrandomhouse.com
PLAY WITH OUR NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA
Encourage your child’s creative play, fine motor skills and cognitive development with this gorgeous fold-out magnetic landscape. Featuring Australia’s unique marsupials, reptiles and feathered friends, the Magna Carry – Aussie Animals will capture young imaginations and keep them occupied for hours.
tigertribe.com.au
CODE CAMP
Code Camp is a school holiday workshop for those aged five to 13 who love technology. It offers fun activities that empower kids to design, code and create – sparking a passion, so they can go and change the world! Code Camp has a fantastic range of camps perfect for aspiring Youtubers, animators, gaming coders, DJs and even the next generation of drone pilots.
codecamp.com.au
MULTILINGUAL INFORMATION ACCESS
MiAccess is a website developed to raise awareness of disability and the NDIS within Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The website brings together information tailored to youth and adults living with disability and their support networks, translated in 10 community languages, as well as English, and has resources in an additional 30 languages. miaccess.com.au