Hello, Monday readers

Welcome back readers,

Hope you all had a relaxing break and return to work with your health and sanity intact.

What a whirlwind. That time of year always is. Big emotions and long days can be rather difficult for little ones and those caring for them. We were able to enjoy a sunny break full of family, food and fun, which certainly helped refill my cup and prepare me for the year ahead. But now I have to face the fact that my first-born is going to big school this year. I'm already crying, but more on this topic to come.

Whether you're back to usual programming or still waiting out the school holidays, we have some helpful articles to get you through. We've detailed a whole bunch of government subsidies that you and your family can benefit from as well as a message from the Department of Education about Start Strong preschool fee relief.

Michelle Barry from Healthy Cities Illawarra shares her top 3 recently refurbished parks list. For those of you recuperating from Covid, exercise physiologist Maddison Wilson from The Physio Pilates Movement shares her top tips on recovery and exercise. Plus, we have a fresh, summery recipe, Soba Noodles & Cucumber Salad, from Florencia Martinez. Enjoy!

Be safe and I'll see you out there.

Your Monday Editor

Kasey Simpson

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