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Adelaide artist Madeleine Collopy shares how motherhood, movement and life on the Fleurieu shape her expressive, large-scale abstract paintings.

Mica Jade offers one-on-one online tutoring in Mathematics and Science for Year R–6 students, using a neuroscience-informed and confidence-building approach.

Australia’s most ethnically diverse doll range, Mini Colettos is helping children feel seen, confident and connected through inclusive, beautifully crafted dolls.

Windmill’s Little Board brings young creatives together to explore theatre, art and activism, pitching ideas and shaping work made for young audiences.

Channel 9 weather presenter Jessica Braithwaite shares how her love of the skies inspired a children’s book celebrating family, imagination and finding wonder in every kind of day.

Patrick Saunders (he/him), 15, hopes to create positive change for South Australians with disabilities. Using a letterboard, here's the story he recently shared with Get Around It.

Meet the Pye family - the growers behind the Spud Lite potato. They're incredibly proud of their potatoes, and we are too! They're local, delicious and low carb! Bonus!

Leah Itsines is in her “one day” era… and we’re not talking about plans on a vision board. With a second baby on the way, the launch of her long-awaited BARE app, and the release of her first-ever children’s book (inspired by those hazy, humbling newborn nights), the powerhouse behind one of Australia’s most beloved wellness brands is turning life’s most personal moments into something truly powerful. We caught up with Leah to chat about her growing family, creative pivots, and the bedtime story that sparked it all.

Mercedes College Deputy Principal, Narelle Sandercock, loves the infinite potential of education, and that people can always find meaning and purpose in learning new things and new ways of doing things. KIDDO gets to know her a little more...

After years in the media spotlight, Rebecca Morse is back behind the mic—but this time, she’s sharing it with her 21-year-old daughter, Grace Wakelin.

Juggling school drop-offs, endless laundry, and bedtime battles is a full-time job in itself—but these South Aussie mums have taken things to the next level, launching and running their own businesses while raising their families. From passion projects turned thriving enterprises to problem-solving ideas sparked in the middle of a chaotic playdate, these inspiring women are proving that motherhood and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.

We sat down with DreamBIG Festival Director Georgi Paech (pictured at top) to talk about the importance of experiencing the arts in childhood, and what she hopes young audiences will gain from this year’s 50th Anniversary program.