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The benefits of creative writing for kids

Updated:January 24, 20235 Mins Read
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By Rebecca Fraser

The emotional and educational benefits of creative writing have been celebrated for years. Taking pen to paper – or fingers to keyboard – to tell a story is not just a springboard for a literary work; it’s considered a powerful tool for social, academic, and emotional wellbeing.

This is especially true for children. Author VS Pritchett once said, “Writing enlarges the landscape of the mind.” It goes further than that though. When it comes to the benefits of creative writing for kids, especially those who may struggle to express themselves, their thoughts, or feelings, creative writing offers a way to channel their emotions and harness their imaginations into a vehicle of self-expression.

As a workshop facilitator for children of every age and ability, I’m always interested in how, through storytelling, kids explore their moral compass, and tap into their understanding of the world around them. Whether their stories feature mermaids or unicorns, or school principals, farmers, or astronauts, the way they portray characters and the plots they star in consistently deal with issues and themes that are relatable and relevant to today’s youth.

Additional benefits of creative writing for kids are multifaceted and include:

  • Problem solving and analysis. By using their imagination and flexing their creative muscle to come up with plots, alternative solutions, and organise their thoughts and ideas, kids are learning to think beyond the square and actively seek fresh ways of identifying, assessing, and tackling problems.
  • Self-confidence. I often encounter children who are full of doubt about their ideas and abilities. Creative writing offers a safe and supportive environment for them to find and express their voices. It’s so rewarding when kids who come to a workshop feeling nervous are sharing their work with pride and enthusiasm by the end.
  • Discipline and Persistence. It takes time to organise your thoughts, create characters, dramatic plots, and interesting settings, and then put them into a cohesive sequence. Creative writing is a fun way to develop tenacity within kids … they often get so caught up with their tales they’ll spend hours working on their stories completely unbidden.
  • Inquisitiveness and Research Skills. Kids by nature are naturally curious. Writing creatively allows them to take it one step further by igniting a desire to learn more about something to enrich their tale, get facts right, or make it more believable. I’ve seen many kids become mini experts in their field of interest – whether it’s avalanches, panning for gold, the atmosphere on Mars, or how to slay a vampire!

The Benefits of Creative Writing Workshops

“Strong creative thinking and learning skills are critical to students’ social and emotional wellbeing, academic achievement and lifelong learning,” said Professor Robyn Ewing, discussing a research project by The University of Sydney commenced in 2015. The project studies the benefits of creative writing workshops for children and findings to date include:

  • A significant improvement in writing quality
  • Increased engagement with writing, for longer periods
  • Better planning, organisation and ideas
  • Enhanced ability to reflect and self-evaluate
  • Increased confidence to work with others, and
  • More willingness to talk to people, particularly adults.

5 ways to encourage creative writing at home:

Encouraging creative writing at home is easy, and a great way to keep kids entertained, especially with winter on our doorstep!

  1. Kids love to entertain. Ask your child to share their work with you, really listen, then ask, “What happened next?” Your enthusiasm and praise will motivate them to continue with the next instalment.
  2. Collaborate. Some children like to write solo, others enjoy collaborating with others. For those that enjoy teamwork, invite a friend over for a ‘story session’. Kids can create a story together, or take it in turns to contribute to an unfolding story, each adding their own next line or paragraph.
  3. Don’t focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar. I teach kids of every age and ability – some with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. For them, the freedom to write from their hearts unhindered by their challenges is invaluable. Support your kids if they request it, but keep the focus on their story, rather than any errors they have made.
  4. Stationery Supplies. Never underestimate the power of fun, funky stationery to get your kids motivated! Notebooks, journals, pens and pencils are inexpensive and plentiful. From glitter and rainbows, to robots and space stations, let them choose their favourite writing tools.
  5. Creative Writing Workshops. Creative writing workshops are specifically tailored to children’s’ ages, abilities and interests. They make for a great school holiday activity and are a fun, engaging way to learn different elements of the craft of writing in a supportive environment.

Source cited:

sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2015/10/20/creative-writing-boosts-kids-confidence-and-creativity.html


Rebecca Fraser operates StoryCraft Creative Writing Workshops for aspiring authors of every age and ability. storycraftworkshops.com.au

Mount Martha-based author, Rebecca Fraser, has added another publication to her list of credits with the release of her fantasy adventure novel, ‘Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean’ through IFWG Publishing Australia.

Set in the fictional coastal town of Midnight Cove, the story centres around thirteen-year-old Curtis Creed, a talented surfer whose life has been turned upside down. While the novel sits comfortably on the middle grade / junior teen shelf, Fraser hopes the book will appeal to a broad readership, especially those with a love of the genre, and a penchant for Australian settings.

Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean taps into issues and themes relevant to today’s youth: grief, friendship and family dynamics, mental health, environment, identity, overcoming fear, and courage in the face of adversity.

“Today’s kids deal with such adult-sized problems,” says Fraser. “I wanted to highlight them in a relatable way, and Curtis’s character was a great vehicle for this.”

Available through all good bookstores and online bookstores. Prices may vary.

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Pearcedale Market
18 Jan
January 18, 2025    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Pearcedale Market supports local produce and local artisans, as well as sustainable products and environmental education. Pearcedale Market is held on the third Saturday of [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 18, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
19 Jan
January 19, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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January 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 20, 2025    
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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January 20, 2025    
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 21, 2025    
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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21 Jan
January 21, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
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Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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22 Jan
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Hastings Street Market
23 Jan
January 23, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
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Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 23, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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23 Jan
January 23, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 24, 2025    
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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January 24, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Dromana Community Market
25 Jan
January 25, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Dromana Community Park
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The Dromana Community Market aims to provide growers, producers and merchants a unique outlet to sell direct to the public while promoting the benefits of [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 25, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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25 Jan
January 25, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
26 Jan
January 26, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Mount Eliza Farmers' Market
26 Jan
January 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Eliza Village Green
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Mt Eliza Farmers’ Market plays host to authentic growers and producers from the Mornington Peninsula and Regional Victoria alike. Come and meander through the picturesque [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 27, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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27 Jan
January 27, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 28, 2025    
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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January 28, 2025    
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
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Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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29 Jan
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Hastings Street Market
30 Jan
January 30, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
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Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 30, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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30 Jan
January 30, 2025    
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 31, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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31 Jan
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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February 1, 2025    
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
February 1, 2025    
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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The Hawks are back in Frankston this weekend! Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/hawthorn-v-carlton-2025-nab-aflw-season-10-frankston-23-08-2025/event/130062D7A58C195D Please Note Junior Policy: Children aged 0-17 as at 1 January 2025 are entitled to enter the ground at no charge; however, they must hold a valid ticket for entry. Persons aged 18 and over as at 1 January 2025 are classified as an adult. @hawthornaflw Hawthorn FC AFLW #aflw #kineticstadium #frankston
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4/9
Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my!

Following appearances on Sesame Street, Universal Kids, and on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Mario the Maker Magician heads to Frankston next school holidays.

Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise. Not "just a kids show", this is an all-ages theatre experience!

Prepare for a world of vaudeville and magic, cardboard and robots, science and innovation, instilling a positive message that will last in the minds and hearts of all audiences.

“The best kids’ magician in the world!!”- David Blaine
"Magic with a soupçon of science." - The New York Times
"Instant and infectious chaos in the best possible way" - One4Review

MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN
Frankston Arts Centre
Tuesday 23 September, 2pm
Tuesday 23 September, 6pm
Wednesday 24 September, 10.30am (Relaxed Performance)
Wednesday 24 September, 1.30pm
Tickets: $20 (Family of 4: $75)

Book at thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060

Frankston Arts Centre @the_fac 
#frankstonartscentre #magic #familyshows #thingstodowithkids
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Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my! Following appearances on Sesame Street, Universal Kids, and on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Mario the Maker Magician heads to Frankston next school holidays. Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise. Not "just a kids show", this is an all-ages theatre experience! Prepare for a world of vaudeville and magic, cardboard and robots, science and innovation, instilling a positive message that will last in the minds and hearts of all audiences. “The best kids’ magician in the world!!”- David Blaine "Magic with a soupçon of science." - The New York Times "Instant and infectious chaos in the best possible way" - One4Review MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN Frankston Arts Centre Tuesday 23 September, 2pm Tuesday 23 September, 6pm Wednesday 24 September, 10.30am (Relaxed Performance) Wednesday 24 September, 1.30pm Tickets: $20 (Family of 4: $75) Book at thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060 Frankston Arts Centre @the_fac #frankstonartscentre #magic #familyshows #thingstodowithkids
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5/9
Chasing Change, in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire, are holding our annual Walk for Suicide Prevention on Sunday the 14th of September. We hope that you can join us to gather, connect and remember our loved ones lost to suicide. You can find more details, including a link to register the name of a loved one for our memorial roll call, on their event page.

https://www.facebook.com/share/16wCzifSWR/

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Chasing Change, in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire, are holding our annual Walk for Suicide Prevention on Sunday the 14th of September. We hope that you can join us to gather, connect and remember our loved ones lost to suicide. You can find more details, including a link to register the name of a loved one for our memorial roll call, on their event page. https://www.facebook.com/share/16wCzifSWR/ @chasingchangeau Chasing Change - Suicide Prevention Network
2 weeks ago
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6/9
No rest for the weary! 📚🥹
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No rest for the weary! 📚🥹 #bookweek
2 weeks ago
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7/9
Mid Winter Sale
Men's Womens, Children, School Shoes
20% off any purchase*
Hurry offer ends 31/8/25
The Largest Shoe Store on the Peninsula
Bayside Shoes
103 Railway Parade, Seaford
Ph 9785 1887
https://baysideshoewarehouse.com.au/

*excludes already marked down items & new arrivals. Instore only.

@bayside_shoe_warehouse 
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Mid Winter Sale Men's Womens, Children, School Shoes 20% off any purchase* Hurry offer ends 31/8/25 The Largest Shoe Store on the Peninsula Bayside Shoes 103 Railway Parade, Seaford Ph 9785 1887 https://baysideshoewarehouse.com.au/ *excludes already marked down items & new arrivals. Instore only. @bayside_shoe_warehouse #midwintersale
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8/9
🚌🌱 Future Council is the new film from Director Damon Gameau - and it’s screening around Australia from late July. First up - a special tour with live Q&A panels and guest performances. 🎟️ Tickets for the tour are on sale now! 🎬Future Council will then be released in more cinemas from August 7 with a global tour to follow! 🌱
@regenerators @future__council @madmanfilms Madman Films 
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🚌🌱 Future Council is the new film from Director Damon Gameau - and it’s screening around Australia from late July. First up - a special tour with live Q&A panels and guest performances. 🎟️ Tickets for the tour are on sale now! 🎬Future Council will then be released in more cinemas from August 7 with a global tour to follow! 🌱 @regenerators @future__council @madmanfilms Madman Films #futurecouncil
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