Fulfil Your Corporate Christmas Needs
That time of the year is fast approaching again, with Christmas now less than 1 month away! The shops are already filled with red and green advertising and the lights are starting to go up at homes all around Melbourne. It's also the time that work christmas parties start swinging in to action, as businesses wind down for the year with a celebration and appreciation of the staff. If you've been given the responsibility of planning this year's work party, I hope you've already locked something in. But if not, here are some last minute ideas to bail you out, [...]
Local Girl Brings Us Organic Baby Clothes
Despite advances in technology, science and general awareness, the word is getting unhealthier. We exercise less, eat more processed foods, and are exposed to a range of potentially harmful chemicals in a wide range of places. One of those places are in baby clothes, which (if not organic) can cause many health issues. Conventional cotton in most baby clothes: can use genetically modified seeds experiences defoliation induced by chemicals can use synthetic fertilisers And during processing, this cotton experiences: chlorine bleaching which produces toxic bi-products synthetic treatment with additional chemicals heavy metal pigments which can leach into the skin All [...]
A Reptile School Incursion Makes Learning Fun
Keeping our children entertained and educating them at the same time can be a hard task, but most teachers would agree that hands-on activities can be a real winner. The problem can be in finding the right type of activities that are both safe and educational at the same time. This is where reptile school incursions can be so useful, because the students can comfortably learn more about the animals who share our planet in a controlled and safe setting. Just imagine the excitement felt by the children when they actually hold or pet a snake, frog or little turtle [...]
Last Minute Ideas For Your Work Christmas Party
Rushing around trying to organise a Christmas party for your work? You've left it damn late, but lucky we are here to help. Here are 3 great ideas if you're a business in Melbourne needing to book a fun last minute Xmas party! Williamstown Charters Boat Cruise Mick from Willy Charters provides an awesome day or night out on the water, at a very reasonable price! His boat can hold up to 60 passengers and you can leave from Port Melbourne, Docklands or Williamstown. Cruise down the Yarra or out on the bay for a Christmas Party you will never [...]
Aboriginal Health Key Focus of Mental Health Week
Last month we celebrated mental health week, which had a specific focus on a review into our mental health system recommended Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health be prioritised and mental health be included in Close the Gap targets. We want to bring special attention to a Melbourne organisation who provides tireless work to help establish culturally-safe aboriginal health programs. They are DDACL in Dandenong. The Co-op was established in 1975 and over the years has developed strong links to mainstream agencies and increased their capacity for providing essential services to improve Aboriginal health in the area. They have [...]
Alternative Medicine becoming more Mainstream
As health problems are becoming more prominent in society, people are now less inclined to see a doctor and take a bunch of pills. Rather, they are turning to natural therapies and alternative medicine to improve their well-being. Because of this, we felt it necessary to do a review of some of the best natural therapies available, and the businesses who offer the best service. Reflexology Reflexology has been around for over 5000 years, and is practiced widely all over the world. It focuses on using finger and thumb pressure techniques on the feet and hands, providing a non-invasive natural [...]
Melbourne’s Best Dentists in 2015
Everyone hates going to the dentist. But if you go to a good one, at least it makes things slightly less daunting. Which is why we have compiled a list of the best dentists in Melbourne. […]
Antique Auctions Drawing in Large Crowds
Second hand household items are growing in popularity as Melbourne buyers are becoming more and more interested in attending Auction Houses around the city. Of particular interest are antiques and retro furniture, along with vintage jewellery. […]
Payroll Services Better Outsourced Than In!
If you own a business with multiple employees, chances are you’ve had to deal with payroll. Many bosses can’t afford to put someone qualified on full time to deal with this aspect of the business, and are usually too busy (and underqualified) to try and do it themselves! […]