Pour a glass of wine, grab your partner, and take a seat. We're talking about the topic you've been avoiding: who gets your kids if you and your partner both pass away, whether together or within a short time of each other? It sounds dramatic, but it happens. Car...
Family Life
Meet the Mum Behind Nest & Nurture
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and Nest & Nurture A: I’m Belle, the founder of Nest & Nurture Babysitting Agency here in Orange. I’m also a teacher at a local school, although I’m currently enjoying maternity leave after welcoming our first baby, Maggie,...
Why Your Nervous System Is Keeping You Stuck (And What Somatic Therapy Can Do About It)
By Monica Guha, Somatic Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse & Nervous System Educator Founder of The Thriving Spirit Project You may understand why you feel anxious. You may already be doing all the things you've been told help, yoga, breathwork, exercise,...
Breast Cancer – The Low Down
October is Breast Awareness Month, and I would like to highlight the issues we have with breast cancer in Australia. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in Australia, and the incidence of breast cancer is increasing. It doesn’t discriminate,...
Are We Too Busy to Live? How to Find More Time for What Really Matters
We're working harder, consuming more and constantly trying to keep up, but what if the answer isn't becoming more productive - it's deciding what is actually worth our time? I've been thinking a lot lately about time. Not how to manage it. Not how to maximise it. Not...
New School Bus Route Improves Access for Molong and Surrounding Communities
Families in Molong and surrounding communities now have an easier way to access one of the Central West's leading independent schools, with Kinross Wolaroi School introducing a new daily bus service connecting the district with its Orange campuses. The new route is...
Food For Thought – What To Eat During The HSC
Do you have an HSC student in your household and not sure what to feed them? The HSC can be a gruelling time for our kids. It's important to fuel our bodies and brains, with the right nutrition that will support concentration, mood, attention, memory-developing,...
Helping your child survive the HSC!
For year 12 students a lot of their energy at the moment would be focused on the HSC. This is a build-up after 13yrs of schooling and hard work. This can often be a time of stress and anxiety for young people. Stress and anxiety can affect your child's health,...
Central West Community Fundraising Support Page, NSW
Central West Community Fundraising Support Page Central West Mums would like to help spread the word about ways you can help people in our community which is essential in addressing various challenges we face. GoFundMe pages and charities are powerful tools for...
School Holiday Guide – Winter 2026
Looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained these Winter School Holidays? Our quick-read guide has you covered with the best family-friendly events, workshops, and activities happening across the Central West! From creative art to STEM sessions to winter festivals,...












