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Kasey Simpson

Editor of the Monday Flame newsletter, Kasey Simpson is a local Illawarra mum, born and raised, now living in the Northern suburbs. She has three little children aged five, three and one and her life is a self-confessed glorious mess. When Kasey isn't chasing after her kids, she is a freelancing creative communications specialist.

Local Business

Gerringong entrepreneurs launch therapeutic tea range to support gut health

For Gerringong-based entrepreneurs Zhenya Gerson and Jacqueline Clark, gut health isn’t just a trend – it’s a way of life. After transforming the PROPPR, their sleek bathroom foot stool, into an award-winning wellness essential, the duo is...

Kasey Simpson

January 2025

Local Business

Challenges and Triumphs: Inside Lindsay Dimovski’s marketing business

Port Kembla local Lindsay Dimovski is the dynamic founder of Litt Inc AU. Lindsay grew up in Sydney, amid a family business. This upbringing inspired her to start her own business to help small- to medium-sized enterprises by providing bespoke marketing strategies.

Kasey Simpson

September 2024

Food & Travel

3 Illawarra eateries serving wellness on a plate

In a world where conscious eating is becoming increasingly important, local eateries that prioritise health and sustainability are gaining traction. From coastal cafes to bustling city spots, these Illawarra establishments offer more than just...

Kasey Simpson

June 2024

Clubs & Community

Surviving the Cost-of-Living Crisis: 4 Tips for Thrifties

From bagging bargain clothes by the bucket load to decking out your digs with pre-loved furniture, we’re diving into the world of second-hand shopping. I’ve got some thrifty tips that’ll have you living the high life on a shoestring budget. From...

Kasey Simpson

April 2024

Clubs & Community

Surviving the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Subscriptions, Streaming and the Great Disney Debacle

It’s time to tackle the great Aussie cost of living crisis with a dash of humour and a dollop of savvy subscription management. We’re talking about how to trim those excesses without sacrificing our precious Netflix binges or our kids’ beloved...

Kasey Simpson

April 2024

News

A Mum’s Guide to surviving the Cozzie Livs

If you’re feeling the sting of the ever-rising cost of living (who isn’t!), fear not! We’re in this together, and I’ve got some tips to help us all save a few bucks without sacrificing the essentials, like Vegemite and Tim Tams. So grab your...

Kasey Simpson

April 2024

Food & Travel

5 of the best Illawarra cooking classes and workshops

Embark on a culinary journey through the flavours and produce of the Illawarra with our guide to the region’s top cooking classes and workshops. From mastering the art of sushi-making to perfecting the balance of flavours in fragrant curries...

Kasey Simpson

February 2024

News

Green Connect helps young people Strive For Success with new jobs program

In a bid to empower Illawarra’s youth and foster a brighter future, Green Connect is partnering in an employment initiative, “Strive For Success.“ This groundbreaking employment program, launched in collaboration with Homebase Youth Services, has...

Kasey Simpson

February 2024

Clubs & Community

Sooner or later: When is the right time to send your child to school?

Ah, the perennial question that many parents face with kids born from January to April: to send or not to send your child to school a year earlier? As my son’s birthday falls in early February, right on the cusp of the school year start, this...

Kasey Simpson

February 2024

Food & Travel

Explore Wollongong’s Food Co-ops

A food co-op, short for food cooperative, are grassroots initiatives that bring people closer to their food sources, promote sustainability, and foster a sense of community spirit. If you’re looking to connect with like-minded individuals and access...

Kasey Simpson

February 2024

Clubs & Community

Post-school meltdowns are back – here’s how I’m keeping it together

The little ones should have a few weeks under their schooling belt for the year. Navigating the transition from the structured environment of school to the loosey goosey comfort of home and holidays often feels like tiptoeing through a minefield...

Kasey Simpson

February 2024

Food & Travel

Welcome Year of the Dragon at Crown St Markets

As Chinese New Year celebrations come to a close, the festivities continue to thrive on the streets of Wollongong. If you feel like you missed out, you can still attend the Lunar New Year at Crown Street Markets this Thursday 15 February. Head down...

Kasey Simpson

February 2024

Clubs & Community

Get set for Clean Up Australia Day: Join a local group or register an event

My family registered for our Clean Up kit last year and took to Stanwell Park to do our good deed. It was fantastic for the kids. They loved it and it was a great opportunity to start a discussion about littering and sustainable living.

Kasey Simpson

February 2024

Clubs & Community

New Friendship Garden for Green Connect’s Warrawong urban farm

Green Connect has undertaken a transformative project thanks to the generous support from NSW Government Volunteer Diversity & Inclusion Grants program – A Friendship Garden. This building of the site is currently underway with the aim to...

Kasey Simpson

February 2024