Hi there Reader
Did you know my first job out of uni was as a corporate lawyer? Oh yes. Sitting in glass offices and cubicles, working long hours, marking up documents over and over.
A lot has changed since then and I could not be happier with what I do now.
I have just as much passion for this work since starting Geelong with Kids earlier this year. It’s truly amazing that I get to use my writing skills, just in a different way.
The most incredible thing about this work?
- I help parents and carers to make happy memories with their kids.
- I inspire families to get out and explore their neighbourhood, backyard, region and state with their families.
- I get to work from home, with a fully remote team, and I can work hours that suit my personal commitments.
- I don’t have to answer to a boss. I AM the boss!
So thank you. Thank you so much for being a part of this. I can’t imagine doing anything different.
Joyce xx
P.S. What do you love the most about what you do? Hit reply and let me know.
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- Queenscliffe Community Market (Sunday 25 May) This is your last chance to browse the beloved community market before it closes until September - perfect for a family stroll and finding local treasures.
- Million Paws Walk Geelong (Sunday 25 May) Bring your four-legged family member for a walk that supports the RSPCA while the kids burn energy and meet other dog-loving families.
- Bantu Fest (Saturday 24 May) A vibrant cultural celebration featuring beginner dance workshops, magic shows with live doves, African trivia, market stalls, and plenty of family fun for all ages and cultures.
- Philippine Independence Day Adobo & BBQ Festival (Sunday 25 May) Experience Filipino culture through food, music and family-friendly activities celebrating the Philippines' rich heritage and delicious cuisine.
- Kids on Deck (Sundays during school term) Dive into a world of creativity and adventure with hands-on art projects and fun activities inspired by the ocean, perfect for families to enjoy together.
- Bridging Now to Next: Museum Explorers (Wednesday 28 May) This engaging, family friendly session will explore the continuous connection between the past, present, and future through storytelling, music, and craft.
- Sea Gathering Family Event (Thursday 29 May) Experience a Vivid Sydney rooftop light projection, and enjoy a live choir, creative activities, and captivating storytelling.
- Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles (Friday 30 May - Sunday 1 Jun) A weekend of surfing, connection and cultural celebration at the beautiful Bells Beach.
- May'D Arts Festival (Friday 30 May - Saturday 31 May) Discover local creativity with over 40 makers showcasing their talents through markets, workshops and live music in Geelong's Centrepoint Arcade.
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Winter in Werribee just got a whole lot cooler – literally. From 4-13 July, an all-weather ice rink is popping up in Werribee's City Centre, complete with themed sessions, DJ tunes, and all the hot chocolate your frozen fingers can handle. Bookings open in June, so mark those calendars before this cool opportunity slides away.
📍Wyndham Cultural Centre Car Park
📅 Friday 4 July - Sunday 13 July
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These Victorian pink lakes aren't just Instagram bait – they're geological wonders that'll have your kids asking "but WHY are they pink?" approximately 847 times. Pack the picnic, bring the camera, and prepare for a day trip that's equal parts science lesson and sensory overload.
Fair warning: explaining the salt-loving algae to a 4-year-old is optional, but the photo opportunities are mandatory.
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PARTNER CONTENT
Hang ten with the whole crew at Australia's surfing capital with these two-hour surf lessons in Torquay. Meet your instructors at the Go Ride A Wave Shop at 10am, where everyone gets kitted out with wetsuits and boards sized just right (yes, even for your pint-sized grommets!).
By lesson's end, you'll all be riding waves at one of Australia's most beautiful beaches along the Great Ocean Road.
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Meet Fritz, the world's most lovably incompetent magician's rabbit who's about to make magic very, very wrong – and somehow very, very right.
On 9 July, this slapstick spectacular promises non-stop giggles as Fritz desperately tries to recreate their vanished master's tricks. Best suited for 5-13 year olds but welcome to all (under 2s are free).
📍The Potato Shed, Drysdale
📅 Wednesday 9 July
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Think your kids are hard to impress? This multiple Got Talent finalist and Guinness World Record holder is bringing death-defying escapes, mind-bending levitations and impossible vanishes to Geelong Arts Centre this June. With cutting-edge tech meeting masterful artistry, Spellbound promises to leave even the most skeptical 8-year-old wondering if magic is actually real. Suitable for all ages, which means you'll be just as mesmerised as the little ones.
📍Geelong Arts Centre
📅 Wednesday 4 June
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