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Two boys with boogie boards in the surf at the beach on a bright day.

Here are some free, and almost free, activities for your summer. We suggest how to find free groups or activities in your local area. 

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A carer in blue shirt and light pants is pushing a person wearing blue pants and pink shirt in a wheelchair onto a ramp for a silver van. The ground is paved and the background is a garden with greenery.

If you plan a road trip to friends and family or a beach getaway and your vehicle hasn’t been in use very much, we have some checks and tips to do before you set off.

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A little boy with a big smile

😄"Be kind to dentists … they have fillings too", 😄 "Don’t rush when you brush", 😄"Smile, it raises your face value". A little light humour to relax the mood as it is a well-known fact that many people dislike going to the dentist.

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woman and small child playing in a swimming pool

Practical swimwear designs for comfort and discretion are available no matter your needs. Swimwear designs include adaptability or practicality, and we highlight some of the features available.

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Concept photo of court. Four wooden figures representing a family are split into two groups, the parents are separate from the children. Behind them is a gavel. It is used in a courtroom.

The Bumpy Road is a website with Easy English Resources about Community Services in NSW. It uses simple language to help you understand your rights. There are videos to watch.

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An image of a pantry shelf. Items like beans, nuts, lentils, rice, and pasta are stored in glass jars.

Shopping your own pantry can be a way to save on your grocery budget. So many pantry staples have multiples uses, and it is easy to forget their versatility. We bring you ideas on ways to use those often overlooked extras and already in the cupboard.

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An image of a lineup of Oscar statues from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences presents a virtual program. The event is called AccessAbility/VisAbility: Breaking Down the Barriers for People with Disabilities in Media. 

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A young woman with long hair, a smile and a prosthetic arm is holding a TV remote and pointing it.

A list of the movies on highest rotation for our staff as children and teens. You know the one where if it was VHS, it got worn out, or if a DVD had scratches on it from overuse, or as a streamer you honestly think your usage might have changed the algorithm for Netflix or whatever.

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A man holds a remote pointed to the TV, on his lap he has a bowl of popcorn. He is sitting on a lounge in a semi-darkened room. The light from the TV reflects from his face.

We all like to see someone like us or better, someone we’d like to be, on screen. We do like a hero or 3 and watching people do stuff that is beyond our neighbourhoods. So here goes, we are just serving up some suggestions for you to try amongst your fam, friends and flavoured popcorn.

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Hon Gaetano Pagone QC and Lynelle Briggs AO at the Bench of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is holding its final hearing to hear submissions from Counsel Assisting on 22 and 23 October 2020.