Glasson Park (East Fremantle) – Playground Review

Glasson Park in East Freo looks deceptively small from the outside, but there’s loads to keep kids entertained for hours. It’s shaded, gated, close to coffee and has so much to offer.

The double-storey playground is the instant attraction for confident toddlers and older kids with heaps of different and challenging equipment. They’ll be delighted by flying foxes, wobbly climbing obstacles, stepping stone challenges, spinning see saws, multiple slides and more. There’s even small pretend/imagination play areas and sand play.

For the little ones the dinosaur double slide will delight, as will the sand funnel and stencils. Just be prepared to explain why you can’t go play in the Kindy area next door!

It’s really well shaded with loads of leafy trees as well as shade sails over all the play equipment.

There’s even a half basketball court, with a backdrop for tennis fans of all ages to practise their backhand, too.

There are lots of grassy spots to set out a picnic mat and relax under the trees (with a coffee from across the road) while the kids play.

With two BBQ’s as well as picnic tables and toilets, it’s a great location for parties and mother’s group catch-ups.

Dogs are also allowed within the gated park on-leash, with water bowls attached to the drinking fountains.

Located on George Street and Glyde Street there’s free (limited) street parking, plus a few places to eat across the road, including Hubbles Yard Cafe and Young George.


Essential Info

Fenced? Yes
Toilets? Yes
Picnic tables? Yes
BBQs? Yes
Nearest coffee George Street (across the road)
Free parking Yes

Location: Corner of Glyde Street and George Street, East Fremantle

For more local playgrounds, check out our Parks & Playgrounds section.

The Teal Pumpkin Project – Inclusive Trick-or-Treating

The Teal Pumpkin Project - Allergy-Friendly Trick-or-Treating

Halloween can be a tricky time for families managing food allergies, with many traditional Halloween treats being unsafe for children with life-threatening food allergies. 

In Australia, food allergies are estimated to affect 1-2% of adults and 4-8% of children under 5 years of age, according to the South Australian Department of Health

The most common triggers of allergic reactions in childhood are egg, peanuts, tree nuts and cow’s milk. Unfortunately for many Australian children, this rules out many sweets, lollies and chocolates offered to little ghosts and ghouls trick-or-treating at Halloween.

About the Teal Pumpkin Project

The Teal Pumpkin Project, initiated by the Food Allergy Research Organization in the United States, encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. The now worldwide movement offers an alternative for kids with food allergies, as well as other children for whom candy is not an option, by encouraging households to offer a combination of food and non-food treats. 

Australian-based website TrickorTreatMe is supporting the Teal Pumpkin Project by allowing households to nominate as an allergy-friendly household offering non-food treats. Those households are displayed as teal pumpkins on the TrickorTreatMe map. 

“Halloween is becoming more popular every year in Australia. The Teal Pumpkin Project allows kids with allergies to participate freely in the fun of trick-or-treating, without feeling like they are missing out.” said TrickorTreatMe creator, Krista Davies. “As the parent of a child with food allergies, I am keenly aware of how much they miss out on, and so I’m very proud to support the Teal Pumpkin Project.” 

Allergy-Friendly Alternatives

Non-food treats recommended by the Food Allergy Research and Education Organization include glow sticks, pencils, pens, crayons or markers, bubbles, erasers or pencil toppers, mini slinkies, whistles, kazoos, or noisemakers, bouncy balls, spider rings, vampire fangs, mini notepads, playing cards, bookmarks, stickers or fake tattoos. The project does not aim to replace lollies as the traditional Halloween treat, but homes wishing to offer both are encouraged to keep the two in separate bowls. 


Households keen to participate should register on TrickorTreatMe.com as a Halloween-friendly household, and tick the Allergy Options box along with their visit times. Their homes will display as a teal pumpkin, and families with allergic children can choose safe trick-or-treating options.

If traditional trick-or-treating isn’t your thing, check out our post What’s On This Halloween in and around the Melville area.

Purple Bra Day: A local mum shares her breast cancer journey

After learning about local mum and business owner Kate Petersen’s experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 47 and her efforts to help raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Care WA, Melville Mums reached out to help share her story and raise much-needed funds.


Hi there, I’m Kate! I’m a 47-year-old, busy working Mum with two beautiful boys, Lachie (aged 12) and Oliver (nearly 10). I run my own home styling business (Kate Petersen Design) and I also work in the mining sector. I love giving back to our community and volunteer as often as I can at both of our boys’ schools and at various sporting clubs. My husband, Justin, and I love keeping active with our boys and as a family we spend as much time as we can in the great outdoors with our dog, Chilli, tagging along! 🌳 ❤️

In June this year I had a routine 2-yearly mammogram (which I have done since the age of 40) and after a series of tests and biopsies, I was shocked to receive a diagnosis of breast cancer. How can this be?! I’m too busy and fit for this to happen and I have no family history of breast cancer! 

The months of June and July were a total blur and during this time I had a left breast mastectomy and full axillary clearance of my left arm lymph nodes (during COVID so no visitors except my husband).  Much to my astonishment, the pathology report of my left breast showed that it was in fact riddled with cancer and unfortunately it had spread to one of my lymph nodes. I then started chemotherapy on 13th August.

Normally a private person on such matters, I couldn’t help but share my journey as I could not believe that as a fit, healthy person I had no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. I had in fact run 30kms of the Margaret River Ultra Marathon a few weeks prior so to say I was completely gobsmacked with the diagnosis would be an understatement!

My chemotherapy journey has been a challenging one and that has been very hard on my body physically and mentally. As a result I am having to take a break from work and my usual routines. There have been many highs, lows, tears, meltdowns and laughter along the way! I have been so overwhelmed with all of the love and support of my family, friends (old and new) and the local community. Without this support my journey would be even tougher. All going to plan, my last round of chemotherapy will be in mid-October, a few weeks shy of my 48th birthday.

The support I have received from my incredible surgeon, oncologist, breast care nurses at Bethesda Hospital, SJOG Murdoch and Breast Cancer Care WA has been amazing.  They have, and continue to, support me at a physical and mental health level. For this, I am incredibly grateful as I am still coming to terms with my original diagnosis, let alone the rest of my journey so far.

As I love a good fundraiser, to help raise awareness for Breast Cancer Care WA and to remind women to check their breasts and have regular mammograms, I am participating in the IGA Purple Bra Day on 24th September 💜 

I will in fact be having chemotherapy on this day but decided that I wanted to take back some control as my usually normal life has been completely turned upside down. In mid-August, after my first round of chemotherapy, I actually shaved off my long locks and donated them to the Pony Tail Project. I decided that I would not be dictated by cancer when I would lose my hair!!  

Please help to support me and this amazing cause and raise awareness for this silent disease. Remember I had no lump, signs or symptoms and ended up having a breast full of cancer! If it weren’t for my routine check I would hate to think where I would be. Together we can do this and beat this disease 💜

Please share my story and remind all those that you love to have their health-related checks…and to wear their purple bra on 24th September. Thank you for supporting me 💜


To make a donation, head to Kate’s Purple Bra Day fundraising page. No matter how big or small, every donation ensures that vital funds are going towards providing personalised support and care to West Australians affected by breast cancer.

Len Packham Reserve (Coolbellup) – Playground Review

The playground at Len Packham Reserve, Coolbellup, is situated next to the skate park, behind the library, and is a fabulous nature play space, tucked away under the big trees so there’s lots of shade.

There is plenty of opportunity for children to create their own adventure here with a great range of play equipment suitable for all ages and abilities, this includes a stacked log climb, a spiral ladder climb, a net tunnel bridge, climbing ropes, tunnel slide and a dry creek bed with rocks, and much more.

They can explore at ground level amongst the natural materials used such as rocks and recycled timber, or they can climb up to the tree house and let their imaginations take them on a journey, with a great slide if they need to make a quick escape from any invaders!

It’s perfect for little ones and big ones, especially if your older child prefers to play on the skate park, but make sure you have hats and sunscreen as there’s no shade over the skate area. This is another great spot if you need to exercise your dog, with the off lead park next to it. There’s BBQ facilities with picnic tables if you want to cook up some sausages for the next birthday party and there’s additional shaded timber seating around the outside of the park.

There’s a smaller slide for those not keen on climbing to the top deck and there’s a small round about for those that enjoy getting dizzy!

You could spend all morning here, just be sure to BYO your coffee as the closest is the Coolbellup shopping centre. The playground was created in 2020 and is a wonderful addition to the local playgrounds. It is definitely worth a visit.


Essential Info

Fenced? No
Toilets? Nearest toilets are in the community centre
Picnic tables? Yes
BBQs? Yes
Nearest coffee Coolbellup Shopping Centre

Location: Corner of Cordelia Avenue & Tybalt Place, Coolbellup

For more local playgrounds, check out our Parks & Playgrounds section.

9 Simple Father’s Day Craft Ideas

If you’ve left getting a Father’s Day gift until the last minute – or you just want some handmade gift inspiration – here is a roundup of 9 simple craft ideas that will keep the kids busy and are sure to put a smile on dad’s face.


1. Father’s Footsteps Poem Keepsake

See the full tutorial from Fun Handprint Art.

father's day craft ideas - footprints - Melville Mums

2. Monster Hug Card

Follow the step-by-step instructions from Kids Craft Room.

Father's Day craft ideas - monster hug - Melville Mums

3. You Rock Dad

Grab the printable template from Katarina’s Paperie.

You Rock Dad


4. DIY Photo Frame

Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.


5. Make cool cookies

Try out the recipe and decoration ideas from Tell Love and Party.

DIY Father's Day Gifts: Rad Dad cookies, a delicious homemade gift for Father's Day

7. Origami Shirt Card

See the full tutorial from Hello, Wonderful.

Get the tutorial and printable from My Sister’s Suitcase.


8. Labels for Dad

Check out this great idea from The Happy Scraps.


9. 5 things I love about Dad

With colourful textas, eight wood sticks from a craft store and some artistic flair your son or daughter can easily whip up this “5 things I love about DAD” gift.

Use tape to secure the sticks and secure with a ribbon – there you have a gift straight from the heart that Dad will absolutely love!

Image credit: michaels.com

If you decide to DIY this year’s Father’s Day gift, make sure to take a photo of your amazing creation and share it on Facebook or Instagram. Don’t forget to tag @melvillemums!

Why mums need other mums in their life and 5 ways to find them!

You all know the feeling. You’re a single figure in the world, free to choose when you eat, sleep, toilet, shop, socialise. You get to choose if you do these things alone or with someone. You think you’re busy and that time goes too fast. You think you know what tiredness is.

Then you become a mum.

Suddenly, your body, your schedule, when (or if) you get to eat, toilet and socialise becomes less about you and more about what your children’s needs are. You become the master of multi-tasking – the nurse, coach, referee, cook, social planner and counsellor all in one. You crave but rarely get alone time and you look back at your life before children and think wow, I really did not appreciate that enough!

Still, you love your little cherubs and you wouldn’t have it any other way. But suddenly you notice something. Suddenly, you have friends without children and the friends with children. You can’t help but notice. It’s like suddenly you’re living on different planets. The friends without kids still live in your former world; the friends with kids, live in your current reality. 

Other mum friends get it when mid-way through a phone conversation, you pause to yell ‘take that out of your mouth’, or worse still, ‘stop licking my shoe!’. They get it when you have to bail on a coffee date because your toddler won’t stop emptying the sugar bowl and climbing on the furniture. They see you and don’t judge when you rock up to school pick-up with unidentified substances glued to your shirt and two odd shoes on. They tell you that you’re looking great when you’re rocking week-old filthy hair and a ‘mum bun’. They know it all. They’ve been there too.

My fellow mum friends are my absolute lifesavers. They keep me sane when I would otherwise be flying off the handle. They make me feel normal when I complain about the antics in my household. They help me to feel heard, understood and acknowledged. They are there with a cup of hot coffee, chocolate or cheese and wine. They get it. We all need these beautiful women in our lives. We all need our mum friends, the emotional connection, the sharing and the laughter is what helps us to get up each day and do it all again. So where do we find these other mummas? 

Here are five places to catch yourself a new friend, a mum just like you: 

1. Mother’s group/Playgroup

  • In WA, when our first child is born, we are automatically placed in a group of other new mums in our local area. We have the opportunity to meet up with them through facilitated sessions with a child health nurse for a number of weeks, before the option is put on us to continue to meet independently. I have a number of close mum friends that I met when my baby was only 6 weeks old. Some have moved away, but I still cherish the bond we made in those early days when we were all sleep deprived and trying to fumble our way through. 
  • After your first child, you are not automatically placed in a mother’s group, but you can seek out a local playgroup. These groups are often run through the local school or parish and offer a great chance for the children to socialise whilst the mums can connect and share a cuppa tea together. 

2. Interest groups

  • There are a number of interest groups you can join, sometimes with a small membership fee. Some examples of these groups include breastfeeding mother’s group, baby led weaning groups, baby wearing communities, post natal depression (PND) support groups.
  • As a new mum, I joined my local breastfeeding support group, which was very similar to a mother’s group, with a focus on specific support around breastfeeding. I also attended a group called ‘Mother Nurture’, through the Community Midwifery program, who offered specific support to women with PND or general anxiety around being a new mum. I found both of these groups to be extremely nurturing and supportive, especially as my baby had reflux and I was struggling to find my rhythm. 
  • Other options include exercise groups such as post-natal pilates, hydro or mums and bubs yoga. These are a great way to feel good about moving your body, connecting with your baby and meeting new people.

3. Online groups

  • In this modern world of technology, we are so blessed to be able to connect with other mums locally, nationally and globally through the comfort of our own homes or mobile devices. 
  • These groups can be a place to vent, share your experiences or seek advice. A great example of this is the Melville Mums Facebook group, bringing together local mums.
  • Other than location-based groups, you can join general mum support groups or seek groups that have a particular interest in common with you (such as the examples above).

4. Local community activities

  • Most local governments run a number of child and parent activities that you can attend for free, within close proximity to your home. Some of these activities include; baby rhyme time, story time, toddler tunes in the park. I have made some great connections with other mums in my local area through attending these programs.
  • There are also a number of private groups who offer local activities too, you can find some of these in the Melville Mums directory.

5. Daycare and School

  • As your children grow, you may choose to send them to daycare, for work or other family reasons. As your children start to develop friendships, this is a great way to meet other parents with children of a similar age (and often living in a similar area).
  • School is a big part of connecting with other mums. Some of the closest friends I have now, are mums with children attending the same school as mine. It can be an absolute lifesaver to have a mum you can call on for those days when you’re running late from work, the baby is still asleep or you just need someone to grab the kids after school. It also helps with keeping on top of the many school activities – excursions, library day, fundraisers, assemblies. The list goes on! Some schools have parent reps, a couple of parents dedicated to each year group who organise events for the children to come together outside of school and for the parents communit to get to know one another. It might be worth checking if your school does this.

Hopefully this list has given you some ideas on where your newest mum friend might be waiting! We all need these women in our life, the one who will cheer us up, cheer us on and say ‘cheers’ to our wins. To all my fellow mummas out there – I salute you!

If you enjoyed reading this blog, please check out my other blogs about motherhood, life and everything in between at Tash Diaries.

When Should My Child First See the Dentist?

child first dental visit

Let’s face it, going to the dentist can be a scary experience, even for most adults. When we ask our new patients the question ‘Do you ever feel anxious about visiting your dentist?’ most people answer ‘yes.’ With that said, it is recommended by the Australian Dental Association that children have their first dental check by the age of one. 

Why is an early dental check important?

It is useful to establish familiarisation with your dentist early on to get your child used to opening their mouth and ‘counting their teeth.’ It may seem daunting or unnecessary to bring young children to the dentist, particularly if they appear to have healthy teeth and a healthy diet. However, causes and rates of dental decay in children often surprise most parents, and make dental visits in early childhood a necessity. 

Common causes of childhood decay may surprise you!

These extend far beyond our usual suspects of lollies and sugary drinks. Many healthy foods and snacks aren’t as tooth-friendly as you would have expected. Common causes of decay include:

  • Fruit
  • Dried fruit
  • Acidic foods and drinks
  • Juice
  • Honey

Developmental conditions such as enamel hypomineralisation (or ‘weak enamel’) can make a child more prone to cavities. Putting a child to sleep with a bottle can also cause problems. 

What are the benefits of early dental visits?

If dental visits are begun early, it is unlikely that much will need to be done beyond a check of how your child’s teeth are coming through in the mouth and assessing how well brushing is being done. While one point of these visits is to familiarise your child with the dental environment, another important aspect is education for parents on how to address their child’s dental care as they grow and develop. A lot of parents struggle to brush and floss their children’s teeth (yes, your children need to floss!) and your dentist can help with strategies and tools to make this easier. Most parents will have questions about when their child should be allowed to brush by themselves, (answer – it depends on how good of a job they’re doing!)

If tooth decay in children is allowed to progress unchecked and they are too young or unable to sit through treatment in the dental chair, the only option ends up being treatment under a general anaesthetic in hospital. Unfortunately, bumps and knocks to the face do also happen with active children, and dental trauma – when your child is already upset and distressed – is not an ideal situation for a first dental visit! 

How to get your child ready for their first dental visit

If your child is old enough to understand, you can prepare them for their first visit by looking at books or videos (Peppa Pig goes to the dentist with her family at one point!) and letting them know what to expect from a dental check. It is important that they feel in control and comfortable – strategies include letting them touch and hold a mirror the dentist may use to ‘count their teeth,’ taking a ride in the dental chair on a parent’s lap, and letting them choose what to watch on the TV, if there is one.

Early and frequent dental visits throughout life lead to adults whose risk of dental disease is very low.


Dr Anna Stevens graduated as a dentist from the University of Adelaide in 2005 and has worked in private practice since then. She is currently located at her practice Polar Dental in Alfred Cove.

Anna enjoys all aspects of dentistry. She finds it rewarding treating children and nervous patients. She continues to stay up to date with advances in the field of dentistry through attending conferences and further postgraduate training. Anna has also achieved a Master of Science in Medicine in Pain Management from the University of Sydney and enjoys helping patients who suffer from jaw pain, clicky jaws and TMJ problems.

Anna is passionate about preventive dentistry. She takes the time to explain to her patients about various treatment options available.

Anna has also achieved a Master of Science in Medicine in Pain Management from the University of Sydney. She is a Member of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Sleep Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain.

When Anna is not at the practice she enjoys playing hockey, discussing books she has not read at book club, walking (sometimes running) and spending time with her family.

Learn more by heading to www.polardental.com.au, or you can follow Polar Dental on Facebook and Instagram.

Newhaven Robot Park (Piara Waters) – Playground Review

Robot Park is a little drive from Melville, but it’s worth it! Featuring a Flying Fox, climbing walls, nets, platforms, ladders, slides and swings, there’s so much to do. There’s also a robot head for the children to explore and play inside, plus there’s plenty for the little ones to do with baby swings, small slides and sand pits.

There’s also a nature play and water play area down by the robot’s feet, the wheels turn the water on and off and the direction of the water can be changed – just remember to take a towel and maybe a change of clothes!

There are BBQ facilities with picnic tables if you want to take the family down for lunch. There is shade but remember to take sunscreen and hats as there are some parts out in full sunshine. There’s also a great balance beam and climbing trees where your adventurers can pretend to stay safe from the crocodiles below!

I’m also not someone to say no to a Flying Fox, so I had to capture my moment!


Essential Info

Fenced? Some
Toilets? Yes
Picnic tables? Yes
BBQs? Yes
Nearest coffee You will need to BYO

Location: Corner of Doryanthes Avenue & Astartea Parkway, Piara Waters

For more local playgrounds, check out our Parks & Playgrounds section.

Benefits of Reading to your Child at an Early Age

Whether it’s a picture book, nursery rhymes or a touch and feel book, it’s never too early to introduce your children to the world of books. Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination. It aids with language development and helps them find ways to express their emotions.

Reading and sharing stories helps your child get to know different sounds and words. It also encourages their relationship with books when they see you enjoying time reading. It places importance on reading and they will adopt these values as they grow up. Books make great gifts, so you should embrace these as presents for your children.

When children learn to read at an early age, they also have improved attention spans and better concentration. Regular daily reading at set times promotes discipline. At a young age they won’t be able to sit still for long periods of time, but eventually they’ll learn to stay for the duration of the book.

Sharing stories with your children doesn’t mean you always have to read, you can simply look at the pictures and talk about what you see and what’s happening; this encourages comprehension. Your child will learn how to hold the book the right way up and how to gently turn the pages.

Reading is vital to learning. It contributes to their success at school, work and life. As your child gets older, you can read with them and ask questions. This strengthens problem solving, decision making and thought processing.


According to a study completed by the University of Michigan, there are five early reading skills that are essential for development. They are:

  1. Phonemic awareness – Being able to hear, identify, and play with individual sounds in spoken words.
  2. Phonics – Being able to connect the letters of written language with the sounds of spoken language.
  3. Vocabulary – The words kids need to know to communicate effectively.
  4. Reading comprehension – Being able to understand and get meaning from what has been read.
  5. Fluency (oral reading) – Being able to read text accurately and quickly.

Starting Blocks have a list of Top Tips for Sharing Books with a Pre-schooler:

  1. Make sure the book is age-appropriate and about something that interests them. To develop children’s interest and enthusiasm for reading, books must capture their attention, captivate their imaginations and make them want to return to them again and again.
  2. Make reading fun! Use expression and different voices for different characters. Tell your child the words and let them ‘read’ the part of their favourite character.
  3. Read as often and as much as you can. Be prepared to read their favourite books over and over again. If they say “Read it again!” you have found a winner.  It may be boring for you but it’s essential for their brain development and early learning.
  4. Read the title of the book and talk about the pictures. Encourage your child to predict what the book is going to be about.
  5. Look at who the author and illustrator are. Do you know any other books by the same people? Make a list of favourite authors and illustrators to look for at the library or bookshop.
  6. When you read to your child, run your finger under the words from time to time as you read them. This will teach him that you read from top to bottom and left to right.
  7. Ask questions about the story, but make sure there is no right or wrong answer. Ask if there are any words they don’t know and explain the meaning of them.
  8. Provide a wide variety of reading materials such as non-fiction, magazines, poetry books and joke books. Browse libraries, garage sales and second-hand book stores.
  9. You don’t have to read just at bedtime – read any time of day, anywhere! Keep books near your child’s toys or play areas so they are always available. Take a book everywhere – in the car, while waiting for appointments, while travelling on public transport.
  10. Visit your local library together and sign-up your pre-schooler for their very own library card. Let them choose some books to borrow. If they have chosen the book they will be more interested to listen to it.

There are benefits for you too! This is such a special time spent together, bonding and building your relationship. We all know that one of the most important things you can do to positively influence your child’s development is to spend quality time with them. Happy Reading!

FitRight HQ: A centre for women’s health & exercise in Applecross!

FitRight HQ large logo

For many years, FitRight has been a known and trusted brand for Physio-led exercise classes for women. FitRight HQ is a dream many years in the making, to complement this exercise class service by having a collaborative clinic to holistically manage the health of Perth women during the childbearing years and beyond.

FitRight HQ mums group photo

FitRight HQ is a warm, welcoming space where the FitRight Physio team can do your initial assessments for FitRight exercise classes, treat your pelvic girdle pain and other musculoskeletal niggles, assess and manage your pelvic floor issues, fit vaginal pessaries for prolapse management, and get you moving in our intimate clinical exercise sessions.

An integral part of FitRight HQ is that it is a ‘one stop shop’ for new Mums when it comes to breastfeeding issues. Best Start Lactation Consultancy has its home within FitRight HQ, with leading Lactation Consultant Eve Coote available for breastfeeding consults, and the FitRight Physios available to work with Eve to help clients with nipple damage and blocked ducts with our laser and therapeutic ultrasound treatments.

So whether you’re pregnant, you’re a new Mum, your childbearing years are behind you, or you’re not a Mum at all – we have all of your Women’s Health, Lactation & Exercise needs conveniently located under the one roof.

FitRight HQ small logo


To learn more or to book a consult, head to the FitRight HQ website, or you can contact the team on 0415 934 885 or via email hq@fitright.physio.

Where to find us: Unit 2/40 Ardross St, Applecross


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