bbq's of the world @ dandenong market
Get your tastebuds ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey at Dandenong Markets' BBQs of the World!
Get your tastebuds ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey at Dandenong Markets' BBQs of the World!
From smoky American BBQ to fiery Argentinian asado, and everything in between, this festival is a BBQ lovers dream come true. With tantalizing flavors from around the globe, including Korean BBQ, Indian tandoori, Brazilian churrasco, and more, your taste buds are in for a treat. Vegetarians are catered for as well!
But it's not just about the food – enjoy free entertainment like dance performances and drum workshops, making it a fun day out for the whole family.
While you’re there, stock up on the freshest meat and produce, browse the many market stalls in the Bazaar, and let the kids loose on the playground!
Bring your appetite and get ready to indulge in the ultimate BBQ adventure!
the nitty gritty
Date: Sun 30 March 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Presented in partnership with Dandenong Market
To learn more about our partnership content at Mamma Knows Melbourne, click here.
every drop counts - a conversation about conservation!
We all know how integral water is to our everyday lives. It nourishes us and is essential as we go about our daily routines - drinking, washing, cleaning, cooking, and creating. Yet, having instant access to fresh water is something most of us take for granted. In Melbourne, we’re fortunate to have some of the freshest and cleanest water in the world. But our supply is limited, making the water we do have our most precious resource.
Our city is growing every day, and with more people it means we’re using more water than rainfall is providing. Oh, and it’s not just people who rely on our precious resource - animals and entire ecosystems depend on fresh water to survive and thrive too!
The numbers: Well, the average person here in Melbourne uses 162 litres of water a day. Now, if we could reduce that to 150 litres, the effect would be huge on our supply (and in our pockets too!)
Did you know your water bill tells you how much water you use per day? To work out if you're meeting Target 150, look for the daily water use information on your bill.
How can we do this? Firstly, being mindful of our daily water use, and implementing ways to save water every day - that we know we can stick to. Also getting the whole family involved and working together. Check your next bill to see how well you have all done!
We are all busy families, so Mamma has some simple ways we can save water every day at home
1. In the laundry - be sure to have a full load in the washing machine, use the eco cycle, and when purchasing new appliances be sure to buy water-efficient products.
2. In the garden - Make sure you check the weather before watering the garden - no need to water if rain is on its way! The best times to water is morning and evening - and use a trigger nozzle on your hose which helps get water to the right spot and reduce evaporation.
It’s always best to use native plants when you can as they are more drought resistant. Also, mulch in garden beds helps to retain water in the soil.
3. In the kitchen - you can save water by skipping the rinse before loading plates into the dishwasher. Did you know the average dishwasher uses around 13 litres of water per load, while hand washing can use at least 20 litres? Also again, be sure to check the efficiency when buying new appliances.
4. In the bathroom - Take a few minutes off your shower time – there's no need to sing the whole song you have in your head! Teenagers, we know you love to take your time, but consider using a timer to remind you to save both water and money by taking a shorter shower.
Oh, and water-saving showerheads make a huge difference!
Remember to just use the half flush button - and make sure the kids know which is which!
Dont let all that bathwater go down the drain! Get the kids to help carry buckets out and empty onto the garden.
5. All over the home - Check for leaking taps. A dripping tap can waste between 30 and 200 litres of water a day, adding up to 12,000 litres a year. A running tap uses around 16 litres of water per minute.
Most importantly keep the conversation about conservation flowing at home.
Mamma says what we do today will help the future of our kids, AND their kids! Let’s do this together and make every drop count!
Head to your local water provider for more information
Barwon Water Greater Western Water Melbourne Water South East Water Yarra Valley Water
Yakult factory tours, dandenong south
Now here is a fantastic opportunity to go behind the scenes in a real life, fully operational factory AND learn all about the human gut at the same time.
Now here is a fantastic opportunity to go behind the scenes in a real life, fully operational factory AND learn all about the human gut at the same time. Yakult are welcoming families and groups to their state of the art facility in Dandenong.
As part of this unique experience, you and the kids watch as the crew fill, label, pack and ship out the world famous probiotic drink. You get a great birds eye view of the floor, all from the safety of the viewing platform above. The machines are mind blowing as they are able to fill 700 bottles of Yakult a minute. It’s almost impossible to see it all with the naked eye.
It’s not just about conveyor belts and machines, you’ll learn heaps about our digestive system, beneficial bacteria and gut health in the eduction room as well as the development of the unique bacterium Lactobacillus casei Shirota (LcS) strain that was discovered by Dr Shirota back in 1930.
One of the highlights too, the taste testing and showbags! The factory tours are on offer during weekdays and run for around 1 hour. Plus it is FREE! Bookings are essential.
Mamma's special mentions: During the school holidays there is a special guided tour program, which lasts for 2 hours and includes the tour, healthy eating and craft activities or an interactive augmented reality game focused on increasing good bacteria. The program is suitable for early primary school children and their families. Bookings open a few weeks before the school holidays – jump on the website to book your family a spot.
the nitty gritty
PRICE
FREE
Bookings are essential
Factory Tours are currently booked until the end of May
wanna know more? click here
Presented in partnership with Yakult
To learn more about our partnership content at Mamma Knows Melbourne, click here.
School Holidays at Peninsula Hot Springs!
Come have a revitalising dip with a side of FUN these holidays - there is so much happening for the whole family at Peninsula Hot Springs!
Come have a revitalising dip with a side of FUN these holidays - there is so much happening for the whole family at Peninsula Hot Springs!
From Monday 18th to Friday 29th there are some amazing activities on, such as family yoga, storytelling, workshops and family movies in the Amphitheatre! Plus daily fun of plant and animal discoveries.
Book in your revitalising bathe and these activities are FREE with your booking!
Time for some self care with the family ❤️
Presented in partnership with Peninsula Hot Springs
To learn more about our partnership content at Mamma Knows Melbourne, click here.