Marking its centenary this year, from 1st November the Airport precinct is giving the local community 100 reasons to Come Back Together post-lockdown, surprising and delighting visitors with delicious prizes like 100 free coffees, 100 hot chips and 100 dim sims all up for grabs.
Additionally, Essendon Fields will introduce its Come Back Cash Back offer, with up to $25,000 in cash rebates available for Essendon Fields visitors.
Read MoreThis FREE series is open to everyone in the community and Mamma says there are some fantastic activities too!
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What a lovely idea! Mamma loves this fantastic initiative for kids (and adults) to complete 5 acts of kindness, all while raising money for some amazing charities - Guide Dogs Victoria and My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
How does it work?
🎃 Order your special Halloween Kindness Kit for $13 - which includes:
A SpoOCTacular Trick or Treat Bag that you can use on Halloween!
Halloween themed calendar for the month of October (Giuseppe's favourite month!)
2 sticker packs that you can use to decorate your calendar
A sticker badge to tell everyone that you are taking part in SpoOCTacular!
A SpoOCTacular temporary tattoo that you can wear on Halloween (or wear anytime during October!)
2 postcards that you can share with your friends and family to help you fundraise
🎃 Choose 5 acts of kindness to do before Oct 30 to raise money for these wonderful organisations.
🎃 Receive exclusive access to SpoOCTaculars Virtual Skelebration on Sat Oct 30 with a range of spooky and fun activities!
This is a great way to celebrate Halloween, encourage kindness and support some great charities!
Created by CEO and Founder of Perfect Events Liliana Sanelli was driven by her love for the community and her desire to give back to it. “Halloween has been something I have seen grow over the last decade, and for a long time I have wanted to do something with Halloween to make a meaningful difference”
Some examples of some random acts of kindness might be: baking cookies for the neighbours, checking in on friends and family, picking lemons and giving them away for free, sending a letter to grandma saying how much you love her! Anything really!
There is still heaps of time to register and complete your acts of kindness so register today!
the nitty gritty
SpoOCTacular #thekindnesschallenge
by Perfect Events
100% of donations are attributed to supporting our community’s mental health services.
Let’s get moving for mental health in October!
October is Mental Health Awareness month and the Werribee Hospital Foundation are encouraging everyone in the community to get moving and look after their mental health by participating in 5KOKchallenge. Mamma says this is a great family friendly challenge, you just pick any 5 days in October to stroll, run, walk, ride, swim, scoot or skate for 5k’s - we have registered and can’t wait to start to share our support!
So how does it work?
1. Register your details HERE and get ready to move for 5k’s for 5 days in the month of October. Run, walk, ride, roll, swim or something else. It can be a casual stroll or try to beat your personal best.
2. Once registered, share your personalised online page with family and friends and help them support positive mental health initiatives in our community.
3. Start your tracker and get moving! Take a photo at the end share your achievement.
4. Be proud and upload a photo of your tracker and/or yourself with a big smile using #whf5kok
Kick back and be proud of yourself for keeping active and knowing that you have helped support something great.
More about the Werribee Hospital Foundation
Werribee Hospital Foundation is a dedicated Foundation, supporting public hospitals within the Wyndham region. Their key focus is generating funds to support and achieve high quality health care for the community – this sits at the center of what they do.
Werribee Hospital Foundation is 100% not-for-profit that relies on the generosity of supporters to help us ensure the Wyndham community have a high standard of facilities and care for patients in the Wyndham public hospital system.
Mamma’s special mention: Mamma has joined the challenge too - it is a great way to keep us moving - 5k across any 5 days in October, ride, scoot or a walk! Whilst we are still remote learning until the end of October, it is another great motivation to get the kids out and about. We have made a donation page and you can access it here or why not join us on the challenge!
the nitty gritty
5k Family Friendly challenge for Werribee Hospital Foundation
Cara King is a local artist and all round legend! She has illustrated countless children’s books and has taught art and cartoon drawing all across the west. Mamma loves her family portraits that capture the essence of the whole family including our beloved pets!
Read MoreSome more exciting news for Werribee, there seems to be so much happening! The brand new, purpose-built Holiday Inn Werribee is set to open its doors in Synnot street tomorrow, Friday 30 July.
Featuring 150 contemporary and modern rooms, an open lobby, onsite bar and restaurant and versatile meeting spaces, Holiday Inn Werribee is reliably familiar, refreshingly different and an exciting addition to the area for both locals and visitors! Located on the top four floors of 22 Synnot Street in Werribee - the hotel offers striking, unparalleled views over Werribee and towards Melbourne’s city skyline and the west.
Within the Open Lobby, all-day-dining venue Rosana Bistro & Bar will serve up modern Australian cuisine with a menu full of fresh local produce, sourced from within the Werribee region. This is open to the public, as well as hotel guests, the venue is ideal for a special occasion, date night, family meal, lunch with friends, or even a catch up drink with friends. Those views make it a spectacular place to dine - Your new destination for the moments that matter.
Holiday Inn Werribee, all families are well catered for too with children under 12 stay and eat for free (with a paying adult). The hotel also features family rooms and interconnecting suites too…perfect for a staycation! Think Werribee Zoo, Victorian State Rose Garden or a visit Werribee Park or have a play at the new Wyndham Park
*The opening special has rates starting from $110 per night and is valid for bookings made before 31 August 2021, subject to availability too
Mamma’s special mention: Thanks to Werribee Holiday Inn - we have an awesome prize pack up for grabs - see below for the prize details!
- Overnight accommodation in a family ‘room’ (2 adults 2 children)
- A $100 voucher for dinner in Rosana Bistro & Bar
- Breakfast for the family at Rosana Bistro & Bar
- Complimentary overnight Parking
You will need to head over to our Instagram page to enter and look for this image at our Instagram page - @mammaknowswest
terms and conditions apply
- accommodation is to be used before 31 December, 2021, booking is subject to availability and some blackout dates may apply.
- this competition is in no way affiliated with Instagram
- prize is not transferable for cash.
- Winner selected Friday August 6 at midday and notified via Instagram DM and on the thread.
These school holidays, create at home with Stockland! Mamma has always loved crafting and creating with the kids. These craft boxes from Stockland make it easy are fantastic.
Read MoreThe last weekend of Wyndham’s ParkLife series is happening in Werribee! This FREE event is fun for everyone!
Read MoreCluey Learning is such a great option for those of us that need help to get our children to reach their full potential! Maybe it’s just to catch up on some missed maths work, or an area they are falling behind in in English, or even if they want to excel in something further than what school is offering.
Read MoreThis is great news for the arts in Wyndham - Mamma says get ready to take your seat...
The Wyndham Cultural Centre reopens this weekend with a huge line up of entertainment. Tickets still available for all shows.
Read MoreWeek FIVE of ParkLife fun will be In Tarneit!
In a series of 6 family fun filled weekends look out for the Parklife roadshow coming to your local park during March and April
Week 4 of ParkLife fun will be at Upper Point Cook Playground - Rocket Park, Webster Street, Point Cook
Read MoreThe newest exhibition to Scienceworks opens on April 3. Born or Built? Our robotic future looks amazing and we can’t wait to check it out.
Read MoreWeek THREE of ParkLife fun will be In Manor Lakes!
In a series of 6 family fun filled weekends look out for the Parklife roadshow coming to your local park during March and April
Get ready for a jungle adventure these school holidays at Manor Lakes Central
Put on your explorer hat and jump into their free 3D jungle adventure floor art from April 1st.
Their new 8 x 3 metre jungle adventure scene is a world of fun for everyone. Just follow the trail as you enter the centre!
It's sure to be an adventure for the whole family, make sure you also follow their Facebook page to stay up to date with all their events and fun - oh and don’t forget your camera! #adventureMLC
Mamma’s special mentions: Want some more fun and adventure? head to the new Lakeside Playground at Manor Lakes - great fun!
Get ready for an ocean surprise these school holidays at Tarneit Central - pop on your snorkel and mask and dive into their free 3D ocean adventure floor art from April 1st.
Their new 8 x 3 metre scene is a world of fun for everyone. Just follow the trail as you enter the centre!
It's sure to be an adventure for the whole family, make sure you also follow their Facebook page to stay up to date with all their events and fun - oh and don’t forget your camera! #adventureTC
Mamma’s special mentions: If you have some more energy and feel like a play - head to the fabulous Navigation Park for some playgrounds fun!
Suzanne Cory High School is a hidden Gem located right here in the west in Werribee! There are only four Selective Entry High Schools in Victoria - Melbourne High School, The Mac. Robertson Girls’ High School, Nossal High School and our very own Suzanne Cory High School.
Read MoreWeek two of ParkLife fun will be at Truganina’s Arndell Playground.
In a series of 6 family fun filled weekends look out for the Parklife roadshow coming to your local park during March and April
The first weekend of ParkLife fun will kick off at Wyndham Harbour in Werribee South. In a series of 6 family fun filled weekends look out for the Parklife roadshow coming to your local park during March and April
Read MoreWow - Mamma is excited about this one. the amazing Wyndham City Council have once again got a great event for EVERYONE! ParkLife – the life of the park, coming to a park near YOU in Wyndham!
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's West to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
