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Why first-borns RULE the WORLD

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By Michael Grose

To better understand the power of birth order, parenting expert Michael Grose has written a timely update to his ground-breaking national bestseller Why First-borns Rule The World. Sixty years ago a family of four children was the norm; today nearly 60 per cent of Australian families comprise two or less children.

In Why First-borns Rule The World Grose analyses the latest studies on birth order from a range of families, and each member’s likely personality and disposition. 

In this era of small, planned families, birth-order theory is more relevant than ever. We are now witnessing the emergence of children with easily defined birth-order personalities. When families are small and the age gap between siblings is two years or less then competition for a space in the family is at its most fierce.

These are ideal conditions for birth-order theory to come to life. Now more than ever birth-order theory adds a clearly defined, easily identifiable dimension to children’s personality development.

Why birth-order theory works.

Birth-order theory works so well because we are social beings trying to find a spot in our social groups. The first social group we belong to is our family. Within our family we compete with our siblings for different places, positions and niches. When one position, say the responsible child, is filled then we look for another. So younger children tend to define themselves according to whatever territory is left over once the eldest has staked their claim.

When we understand that the prime motivation of any child is to find their special place in the family then birth order begins to make sense. It is folly to try to understand a child’s personality development or behaviour without taking into account the personalities and interests of others in the family. When you understand the rules of birth order and consider all the variables then an accurate picture begins to form of a child’s birth-order personality.

Birth-order theory is about understanding your place in your family constellation and its impact on your life. Whether you are first or last, first of two children, an only child or a twin, or stuck in the middle of a large tribe, your position affects your life in many ways. It will influence your levels of achievement at school. It will help determine the job you choose and even how long you work. It will help determine the spouse you choose. Your birth-order position and your partner’s will have an impact on the success of your partnership. It will also have an impact on the choice and number of friends that you have. It will influence your health and wellbeing, even determining your likelihood of heart disease, according to an Italian study published in the New Scientist. Yes, first-borns are more prone to heart disorders than any other position, presumably as this group experience more stress and anxiety. But your birth order is a predictor not the sole determinant of your future success, health and wellbeing. As cognitive beings we can decide how we act, feel and behave at any stage in our lives. We are not at the whim of genetics or locked into behaving in predetermined ways. So, birth order presents possibilities not certainties. But the possibilities and patterns are intriguing!

Answer this question to test your knowledge of birth order:

For each of the following descriptions, note which relates to the (1) first-born, (2) middle-born, (3) youngest or (4) only child?

(a) I don’t know how he does it; his room is a mess but whenever he wants something he knows exactly where it is.

(b) That girl is a real manipulator. Charming as anything but she knows how to get her own way. Joan will be a great sales- person one day.

(c) Phil is a budding scientist. He is fantastic at maths, but he drives people crazy with his precision and dedication to perfection.

(d) Ella has heaps of friends. She is hard to sum up but she is terrific with people and a first-class negotiator. She’ll end up a diplomat some day, working for her eldest brother who is bound to be prime minister.

(e) Dushan gets on better with older people than his peers. Many people think he is self-centred as he is not very good at sharing.

Answers:  (a) 1    (b) 3    (c) 1    (d) 2    (e) 4

If you picked (a) as being a first-born then you know that first-borns may not always have things in order but they like to have things under control. Their room or desk may be messy but they know where everything is. It’s a first-born trait. If you recognise yourself in (b) then chances are that you were the youngest in your family who became adept at putting more capable elder siblings in your service. You may have been a charmer but you knew exactly what you were doing. If you have an eye for detail, and accuracy in everything you do is important, then you may recognise yourself in Phil in (c). Middle kids are generally the most gregarious individuals and make great negotiators– like Ella in (d), they make great ‘people’ people. If you picked Dushan in (e) as an only child you may be aware that sometimes these children just don’t have the same opportunities to share their time, space and possessions as other children.

Not every child will fit these characteristics. Sometimes first-borns seem more like youngest children and second-borns may seem more like first-borns. As you will discover, second-borns can function like first-borns – in fact, there can be more than one first-born in a family.But more about this later. There are many variables in birth-order theory but once you understand the basic concepts then it is easy to account for many of the differences. For instance, a former office manager was the fourth of five children but she functioned like a first-born. She was efficient, well-organised and paid attention to fine details. She was adept at making up systems and procedures that helped the office run like clockwork. These are typical first-born traits so I was a little surprised to find that she was not the eldest. After a few conversations I soon learned that she was treated like a first-born in her family. There was also a five-year gap between her and her elder sibling, which effectively gave her first-born status over any sibling who followed. She was given plenty of responsibilities around the house; however, there were few expectations for her younger brother to take on any responsibility at home. With a sibling to follow and a mother who worked full-time it fell on Jasmine to shoulder much of the parenting of the younger sibling. Cooking, bathing and babysitting were just some of the extra responsibilities that she took on. With this background it is little wonder that Jasmine was an organisational wizard. From a young age she learned how to juggle a number of different tasks, prioritising jobs and working systematically through a series of set tasks until each job was finished. She may have been born later in the family but she functioned like a first-born who was used to being in charge and in control of most situations involving others.

Why is it that in the same family one child can be outgoing and playful, another uptight and anxious, despite sharing the same environment, gene pool and parenting styles? The answer is birth order, and it unlocks the key to who we are from childhood to adulthood.


Michael Grose is one of Australia’s leading parenting and educational writers and speakers. He is the author of 12 books for parents, including the best-selling Why First-borns Rule the World. Currently he supports schools in Australia and internationally to build strong partnerships with their parent communities. Michael was elevated to the PSA Speaker Hall of Fame in 2013 when he won the Educator Award for Excellence. He was the first person to conduct a parenting seminar for a nation’s leaders when he ventured into Parliament House, Canberra, in 2004 and addressed politicians on both sides of the political fence about how to behave so your children will too.

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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
13 Feb
February 13, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
  • Markets
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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13 Feb
February 13, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
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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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
14 Feb
February 14, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
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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Valentine's Skate Night at Sk8house
14 Feb
February 14, 2025    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sk8house
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❤️ Roll into Romance at Sk8house! ❤️ Join us for Valentine's Skate Night on Friday, 14th February, from 7pm to 10pm – the perfect date [...]
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Boneo Community Market
15 Feb
February 15, 2025    
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Boneo Community Market
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Third Saturday of the month from 8am - 12.30pm. https://www.facebook.com/BoneoCommunityMarket/timeline *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this website.
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Pearcedale Market
15 Feb
February 15, 2025    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pearcedale Hall
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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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15 Feb
February 15, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
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
16 Feb
February 16, 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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16 Feb
February 16, 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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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
17 Feb
February 17, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
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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18 Feb
February 18, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
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
February 19, 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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19 Feb
February 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
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
20 Feb
February 20, 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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20 Feb
February 20, 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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21 Feb
February 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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Dromana Community Market
22 Feb
February 22, 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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22 Feb
February 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
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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Hawaiian Roller Disco at Sk8house
22 Feb
February 22, 2025    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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🌺 Sk8house Hawaiian Roller Disco! 🌺 Say aloha to an epic night of fun as we say goodbye to an awesome summer at our Hawaiian [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
23 Feb
February 23, 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
23 Feb
February 23, 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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23 Feb
February 23, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
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
February 26, 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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Hastings Street Market
27 Feb
February 27, 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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Rye Foreshore Market
01 Mar
March 1, 2025    
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Rye Foreshore
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First Saturday of the month. The Rye Rotary Market is a well known open air market with craft, plants, vegies and gift ideas for the whole [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
02 Mar
March 2, 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
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
27 Jan 25
Melbourne
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27 Jan 25
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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
28 Jan 25
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28 Jan 25
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
29 Jan 25
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
29 Jan 25
Melbourne
29 Jan
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29 Jan 25
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30 Jan
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30 Jan 25
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
30 Jan 25
Melbourne
30 Jan
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30 Jan 25
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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
31 Jan 25
Melbourne
31 Jan
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31 Jan 25
Chadstone
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01 Feb
Rye Foreshore Market
1 Feb 25
Rye
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
1 Feb 25
Melbourne
01 Feb
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1 Feb 25
Chadstone
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02 Feb
Bittern Sunday Market
2 Feb 25
Bittern
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
2 Feb 25
Melbourne
02 Feb
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2 Feb 25
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
5 Feb 25
Mornington
05 Feb
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5 Feb 25
Chadstone
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06 Feb
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6 Feb 25
Hastings
06 Feb
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6 Feb 25
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07 Feb
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7 Feb 25
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08 Feb
Rosebud Community School Market
8 Feb 25
Rosebud
08 Feb
Crib Point Community Market
8 Feb 25
Crib Point
08 Feb
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8 Feb 25
Chadstone
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09 Feb
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9 Feb 25
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Mornington Racecourse Market
Mornington Racecourse Market
9 Feb 25
Mornington
09 Feb
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9 Feb 25
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11 Feb
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Mornington Main Street Market
12 Feb 25
Mornington
12 Feb
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12 Feb 25
Chadstone
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13 Feb
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13 Feb 25
Hastings
13 Feb
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13 Feb 25
Chadstone
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14 Feb
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14 Feb 25
Chadstone
14 Feb
Valentine's Skate Night at Sk8house
14 Feb 25
Carrum Downs
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15 Feb
Boneo Community Market
15 Feb 25
Boneo
15 Feb
Pearcedale Market
15 Feb 25
Pearcedale
15 Feb
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15 Feb 25
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16 Feb
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16 Feb 25
Bittern
16 Feb
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16 Feb 25
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17 Feb
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17 Feb 25
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Mornington Main Street Market
19 Feb 25
Mornington
19 Feb
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19 Feb 25
Chadstone
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20 Feb
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20 Feb 25
Hastings
20 Feb
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20 Feb 25
Chadstone
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21 Feb
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21 Feb 25
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22 Feb
Dromana Community Market
22 Feb 25
Dromana
22 Feb
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22 Feb 25
Chadstone
22 Feb
Hawaiian Roller Disco at Sk8house
22 Feb 25
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23 Feb
Bittern Sunday Market
23 Feb 25
Bittern
23 Feb
Mount Eliza Farmers' Market
23 Feb 25
Mt Eliza
23 Feb
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23 Feb 25
Chadstone
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Mornington Main Street Market
26 Feb 25
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1 Mar 25
Rye
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02 Mar
Bittern Sunday Market
2 Mar 25
Bittern
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Elmo’s Circus Dream, a dazzling new live stage spectacular making its world premiere at Caulfield Racecourse these upcoming July School Holidays from June 27th to August 3rd, 2025.

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Elmo’s Circus Dream, a dazzling new live stage spectacular making its world premiere at Caulfield Racecourse these upcoming July School Holidays from June 27th to August 3rd, 2025. Tickets and information: https://www.sesamestreetcircus.com.au/ #sesamestreetcircus @sesamestreetcircus @cavanaghpr
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❄️ Winter is here! And along with it, a fresh edition on Peninsula Kids magazine. Enjoy flipping through the pages that celebrate the season’s highlights so that you can make the most of the frostier months with your loved ones. 🥰
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❄️ Winter is here! And along with it, a fresh edition on Peninsula Kids magazine. Enjoy flipping through the pages that celebrate the season’s highlights so that you can make the most of the frostier months with your loved ones. 🥰 🌬️ Link to read in bio ———————————————————————————— #peninsulakids #peninsulakidsmagazine #winter #lovepeninsulakids #mpgrown #local #pregnnacyandbaby #creative #education #health #spotlight #recipes
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Grab your cameras and hot choccies! Neon Fields returns to glow up Frankston!
When the sun goes down it is time to gather family and friends and venture into Neon Fields. Beauty Park will once again be transformed into a colourful fantasy world where you’re invited to interact and play among the lights during this free event!
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Grab your cameras and hot choccies! Neon Fields returns to glow up Frankston! When the sun goes down it is time to gather family and friends and venture into Neon Fields. Beauty Park will once again be transformed into a colourful fantasy world where you’re invited to interact and play among the lights during this free event! —————————————————————————— #southsidefestival #neonfields #frankston #beautypark #visitfrankston #whatson #whatsonthisweekend #thingstodo #freeevent #photoops #lovepeninsulakids @southsidefestivalfrankston
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In July, Associate Professor Andrew Kornberg, Senior Neurologist at The RCH Foundation, will embark on a remarkable solo flight around Australia to raise $4.5 million for life-changing treatments for children with rare and complex conditions.

Called Fly for the Kids, this one-of-a-kind fundraiser will help establish dedicated spaces, resources, and specialist staff at the RCH, making advanced therapies — including revolutionary gene therapy — more accessible to sick children across Australia.

Andrew’s journey will see him revisit patients whose lives have been transformed by advanced therapies, putting real faces and stories to the incredible impact of this innovation in paediatric healthcare.

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In July, Associate Professor Andrew Kornberg, Senior Neurologist at The RCH Foundation, will embark on a remarkable solo flight around Australia to raise $4.5 million for life-changing treatments for children with rare and complex conditions. Called Fly for the Kids, this one-of-a-kind fundraiser will help establish dedicated spaces, resources, and specialist staff at the RCH, making advanced therapies — including revolutionary gene therapy — more accessible to sick children across Australia. Andrew’s journey will see him revisit patients whose lives have been transformed by advanced therapies, putting real faces and stories to the incredible impact of this innovation in paediatric healthcare. You can learn more about the campaign here: https://flyforthekids.org.au @rch.foundation
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Breast Cancer Trials, ANZ’s largest oncology research group, is holding a ‘matched giving day’ on Thursday, 8th May where – for 24 hours only, donations from the public will be matched dollar for dollar by a group of generous supporters. Every dollar raised will be doubled to help fund clinical breast cancer research.

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Donate online at breastcancertrials.org.au/givingday (this will go live On Thursday 8th May)
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Breast Cancer Trials, ANZ’s largest oncology research group, is holding a ‘matched giving day’ on Thursday, 8th May where – for 24 hours only, donations from the public will be matched dollar for dollar by a group of generous supporters. Every dollar raised will be doubled to help fund clinical breast cancer research. How can people get involved: Donate online at breastcancertrials.org.au/givingday (this will go live On Thursday 8th May) Donate by calling 1800 423 444 Follow Breast Cancer Trials on socials and share their own stories, thanks and memories of their mums and mother-figures. @breastcancertrials
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Cute Mother's Day craft to do with the kids for mum!

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One of my fave parts of Mother's Day, (other than the at-home day spa), is receiving these questionnaires full of funny answers, (and sometimes some hard truths), from my kids.

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One of my fave parts of Mother's Day, (other than the at-home day spa), is receiving these questionnaires full of funny answers, (and sometimes some hard truths), from my kids. https://peninsulakids.com.au/craft-whats-the-best-thing-about-your-mum/
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Today we received a gorgeous entry for our colouring in competition from a 75 year-old reader of Peninsula Kids magazine in the actual MAIL! 💌

This has made my day so much that I may have to pay the entrant a visit with a special prize for all their effort and for giving me a huge smile on a Monday!

How’s that artwork?!?!?! 🤩

Have you sent your entry in? 
IG: Use Linktree in bio to download a copy.
FB: check out pinned/featured post. 🧑‍🎨 
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Today we received a gorgeous entry for our colouring in competition from a 75 year-old reader of Peninsula Kids magazine in the actual MAIL! 💌 This has made my day so much that I may have to pay the entrant a visit with a special prize for all their effort and for giving me a huge smile on a Monday! How’s that artwork?!?!?! 🤩 Have you sent your entry in? IG: Use Linktree in bio to download a copy. FB: check out pinned/featured post. 🧑‍🎨 @chocolate.grove —————————————————————————— #peninsulakids #peninsulakidsmagazine #colouringin #colouringincompetition #chocolate #chocolatehamper
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