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Inclusive Playground at Tanunda Recreation Park Hidden down a side street in Tanunda is a large, inclusive playground with equipment for every ability level, and facilities for all-day play or a quick stop while you’re in the Barossa Valley. Review by Claire Davill This playground is full of thoughtful designs and equipment so everyone can play. There’s a small “hill” featuring landscaped steps, winding paths, ropes, a bridge and a slide, and from here you can look over the rest of the playground and choose your way up or down. Another great feature is the large dual flying fox, with…

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Understanding Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)A Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) is a formal request made by an individual, known as the data subject, who wishes to access the personal data that an organisation holds about them. While data subjects often make these requests themselves, they can also be submitted on behalf of others, such as parents acting for their children or lawyers representing clients. DSARs can be initiated through various communication channels, including websites, social media, emails, or customer support centres. Therefore, your organisation must be prepared to receive and respond to DSARs efficiently, regardless of the source.Once a…

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We love children’s book creatives so as we wrap up our final weeks of the Ultimate Craft and Business of Writing Children’s Picture Books, and head into the end of the year, in the spirit of gratitude and giving, we have a special token of our appreciation, with a lovely FREE GIFT!We sent this out to our current mailing list last week and received so much great feedback, that we want to offer it to you now by simply signing up for our mailing list. Its a lovely FREE 18-Page Workbook on… Writing Stories with The 5 Ps of Publishing”This delightful workbook is…

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He had 40 years under his belt as a firefighter and inspector, but nothing could have prepared Boet Hamman for what he saw when he entered a cluster of dark buildings on Davies Street in downtown Johannesburg that about 600 people unlawfully called home.Switching on his cellphone flashlight, he stepped onto a concrete floor slick with water, leading to a hallway where dozens of rooms had been created by a flimsy patchwork of wood, drywall and particle board that could spread a fire within seconds. Up a stairwell with popcorn walls stained black, he found a hallway ceiling with jumbles…

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Home » Spanish Learning Resources » Practice » Drop and Give Me 10! Spanish Verb Drills to Turn Learners into Speakers Spanish students have to go through specialized training in order to transform themselves from students to speakers. One type of training for Spanish students is the use of verb drills. Verb drills can help you learn essential Spanish verbs, fine-tune your skills and become a more proficient Spanish speaker overall. Let’s dive into 10 powerful resources for Spanish verb drills and strengthen our Spanish muscles! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you…

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Circus Spectacular – Ashton Circus at the Adelaide Fringe. This vibrant, cutting edge all-ages event is an exhilarating, action-packed 60 minute production. Audiences will be amazed as they witness the famous death-defying wheel of steel, world-class acrobatics and stunning aerial routines. These thrilling acts have been choreographed with the accompaniment of dynamic dance routines and showcase incredible live vocals which will leave you entranced the entire way through. With this show’s inception being brought to life by the creative minds of the renowned Ashton Family, this large-scale, age-appropriate show is the perfect event for the entire family. Tickets: $25 each…

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The military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger said Saturday they would quit the G5 anti-jihadist force in Africa’s Sahel area, the latest blow to the fight against insurgents in one of the world’s most troubled regions. Issued on: 02/12/2023 – 16:33 1 min The G5, created in 2014, has secured only meagre results, with Mali also quitting the original five-nation force last year, also in the wake of a military coup.Leaders of the five countries agreed to deploy a joint anti-terror task force backed by France in 2017, but the military rulers of Burkina, Niger and Mali have all…

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You’ve probably heard about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and may wonder if it’s too good to be true. Well, let us tell you that it’s funded by a legit organization that offers opportunities to Hispanic students seeking higher education. If it has caught your attention, keep reading and find out all the details about the available scholarships. Let’s begin! Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish class today. HSF, an Essential Piece in Hispanic American Higher Education The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded to empower students and parents with knowledge and…

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Dunstan Adventure Playground in St Peters has reopened after a major upgrade and still features a huge super-sized tunnel slide! Review By Claire Davill The upgraded Dunstan Adventure Playground is better than ever! A brand new, extra long slide, plenty of climbing ropes, water play area, large flying fox and big swings make this playground the perfect spot to spend the day. With an extensive upgrade completed in November 2023, the playground extends over a large hillside along the Torrens River Linear Park. The old slide has been replaced with a shiny, super-long tube slide, with a large caged platform…

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This week, I had planned on talking about one of the most important perks of growing up with more than one language – the effect it has on a child’s socio-emotional development. It’s a topic that is very close to my heart as well as one that is being heavily researched and is steadily gaining momentum in our increasingly interconnected world. But, as we all know, life often has a way of re-directing our attention where it’s most needed. Just a couple of days ago, I was faced with a situation that touched me a great deal and inevitably prompted…

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