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Bush Tucker and Indigenous Culture in the Dandenong Ranges

February8

Yarra Ranges National Park  The Dandenong Ranges is home to so much iconic Indigenous plants and animals and so it attracted masses of tourists every year to its national parks, to Puffing Billy, and other iconic tourist magnets.  But what if you are a tourist or visitor from overseas, wanting to experience Indigenous Australian culture up here in the Dandenongs?  Read the rest of this entry »

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Autism friendly birthday parties?

September27

Family by Donna Williams

Family by Donna Williams

Got a child, teen or adult on the autism spectrum who has had a birthday party where you bought everything, sent out invites, even waited hopefully for people to arrive, but nobody showed up? Here’s some alternatives: Read the rest of this entry »

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Melbourne Autism Friendly Dinner Clubs

April11

Community sml Looking for Autism Friendly Dinner Clubs in Melbourne? These groups are Diversity Friendly which means those attending will be diverse. Read the rest of this entry »

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Where to star gaze in Melbourne – Mt Burnett Observatory

January21

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Wondering where to star gaze in Melbourne? Read the rest of this entry »

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