Help Me Help My Teen

This 2-hour event, based on Maggie’s latest book, is a reassuring, practical guide for parents, carers and educators to help teenagers navigate adolescence and grow into confident, capable adults.

Adolescence has always been a time of huge transformation, but today’s teens deal with challenges that parents may never have imagined.

An increasingly digital world filled with social media, gaming and harmful content, along with changing cultural norms, has intensified the pressure to excel and ‘fit in’ – leading to heightened levels of stress, anxiety and depression.

Maggie will provide clear and compassionate ‘what to do’ advice for some of the most difficult, sensitive topics – such as technology use, sex, drugs and alcohol, dropped school grades, school refusal, mental health and identity – and shows us how we can provide a safe and supportive environment for all our teens.

Be a part of something bigger than the ordinary! Join our 3-day Woolies Wheels Ride and set yourself a challenge whilst making an extraordinary difference in the lives of so many.

Our 3-day ride from Sutherland to Kiama and returning to Bella Vista on Day 3 will take you through some stunning coastal and inland locations providing you with not only a beautiful ride but an incredible team experience.

Tour will kick off on Day 1, Sunday 4 May at Sutherland, participants can choose to be bussed from Woolworths Support Office in Bella Vista to the start location or participants can meet us there. Day 1 will see you ride from Sutherland to Kiama.

This is a private dinner for the registered charity riders only.
Please feel free to visit the Tour De cure Website to make a donation to this fabulous event.
https://wheelsandwalks.com.au/ride

We are excited to announce the DSSS Visitor Economy Symposium is returning in 2025!

Being held on Wednesday 14th May at The Pavilion Kiama, the theme for the day will be ‘People, Productivity & Profit’.

At the heart of every successful visitor economy business are the people who drive it forward. This year’s Symposium will provide insights and strategies to help you build a strong, motivated team, enhance productivity, and maximise profitability. Through engaging discussions and expert-led sessions, we’ll explore practical ways to optimise operations, improve efficiency, and create a thriving, sustainable business.

In addition to gaining actionable strategies, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded industry colleagues and business owners—sharing experiences, sparking ideas, and strengthening your network.

But don’t just take our word for it, here are a few testimonials from operators who joined us at last year’s event:

“The operator pitch was a great addition, reminded me to refine how I talk about my own role.”

“The event was organised and in detail – it kept to the plan. The workbook was great.”

“Jan Hutton’s presentation on ADTW was very helpful, complimented by Jenny Gerada’s practical demonstration of how DNSW use the ADTW listings in their marketing of regions and experiences. The deep dive session (1) with the operator panel also provided helpful and practical insights. Most inspirational was the accessibility & inclusivity.”

“High calibre of speakers who were equally motivating. Networking with the right people. Meeting board members, the extended team is always how it should be done. This was one of the best events I have attended, which was beneficial for my business. Well done team DSSS.”

The entire program of events is coming soon, so watch this space!

We can’t wait to see you all on Wednesday 14 May at The Pavilion Kiama.

After last year’s fully booked event, Cedar on Collins is once again, hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising funds and supporting those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. All proceeds including tickets sales, will be donated to the Cancer Council.

Welcomed with a glass of bubbles, guests can expect a seated, elegant high tea event.

The menu includes a wide selection of sandwiches, warm savoury foods and delicious sweet treats including cupcakes, tartlets and freshly baked scones.

Drink refreshments including a selection of teas and coffee will also be available.

Plus there’ll be raffles, gifts and prize giveaways, so book your ticket today.
Tickets are $25.00 per person (inclusive of GST).

Akmal returns with a smash-hit tour after a spiritual journey to India to find himself. Unfortunately, when he got there, he couldn’t find himself anywhere, after all India is a big place…
On his return to Australia, he was pleased to discover he had been here the entire time.

This has absolutely nothing to do with his upcoming show, and he’s sorry he mentioned it.

Stand-up, movies, sketch, TV appearances, radio DJ, talk show host and a published author, Akmal is one of Australia’s most respected, successful and accomplished comics. Lightning quick and a master of unscripted comedy gold, Akmal has an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in an hilarious and slightly offensive way.

As Seen on Thank God You’re Here, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Just For Laughs and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala.

‘Akmal’s strength is his stream-of-consciousness ramblings and his interaction with the audience.’ The Age

‘Akmal is an explosion of laughter and entertainment.’ Telegraph Mirror

Restricted 15+, no babes in arms permitted.
To book carer or companion ticket, contact Event Organiser.

Kiama I Do – Wedding Open Day is back for 2025!

Join us at The Pavilion Kiama on Saturday, 28 June, from 11 AM to 2 PM for our fabulous Wedding Open Day!

Explore our stunning oceanfront venue, meet our award-winning team, and discover how we can bring your dream wedding to life.
Whether you’re envisioning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, The Pavilion Kiama offers the perfect backdrop for your special day.

What to Expect:
✅ Tour our breathtaking venue with spectacular ocean views
✅ Meet expert wedding vendors and suppliers
✅ Chat with our dedicated event team about your wedding plans
✅ Explore stunning ceremony and photo locations nearby
✅ See our venue set for wedding with all we have to offer

We can’t wait to help you create the wedding of your dreams.

Known for enduring hits such as ‘That’s When I Think of You’, ‘Compulsory Hero’, ‘To Love Me’, ‘Scars’, ‘Don’t Forget Me’, and of course, ‘If I Could’, 1927 made a devastating entry into the ears of its listeners with quintuple Platinum ‘…Ish’ in 1988, which earned the band a number of ARIA awards as well as a lot of fans along the way.

Having followed up ‘…Ish’ with the multi-platinum second album ‘The Otherside’, a self-titled third album, and countless live shows at home and abroad, the last couple of decades have earned 1927 legendary status

1927 are excited to announce their upcoming show at Kiama Pavilion tickets will sell fast so don’t miss out!

Seated and Standing tickets available for purchase.
This is an All-Ages event

2025 is an election year, and for too long the major political parties have ignored the regions of this vast brown land.

That is why the FRPP (Frenzal Rhomb Political Party) has today announced, on its 25th-ish anniversary, a pledge to bring the songs of A Man’s Not A Camel into regional centres across Australia.

“It is a failure of the major political parties and stain on the very history of this great nation, that simply because you live outside of the major city centres, for the last two and a half decades you have been deprived of sweet guitar riffs, 90s slap bass, sick drum beats, and harmonised rhymes about beer. The FRPP’s A Man’s Not A Camelpaign pledges to end that drought, and bring the songs of Frenzal Rhomb’s majestic, iconic, exalted album A Man’s Not A Camel BACK to regional Australia.

We will make sure no town* will ever again go without seeing songs like “Never Had So Much Fun”, “We’re Going Out Tonight” and “You Are Not My Friend” as they were truly intended. Live, loud, and played by people 25-ish years older than when they were recorded.

No, Frenzal Rhomb cannot balance the budget. Nor can we solve Australia’s housing crisis. We can’t even produce green carbon to get us to net zero (but then again no one can). But we CAN bring A Man’s Not A Camel to the beer-soaked stages of regional Australia. And you CAN trust us, we’re the ones who told you that interesting historical fact about dinosaurs in song. Also it can’t be pork-barreling; none of us eat meat.

You need to be 18+ to attend this event.
GA Standing Event.

A Fundraising Dinner hosted by the William Campbell Foundation. We will be celebrating the successes of William Campbell College in achieving outstanding educational outcomes for students. This special event will be held at the Kiama Pavilion on Friday, 10th October 2025.

William Campbell College is a purpose-built special assistance school in Nowra Hill, that offers unique educational programs to support students in K-8, who are impacted by trauma and are struggling to cope in mainstream schooling. We recognise that there are many children who regularly require additional support in their academic learning, emotional development and evolving of social skills that is not readily available in mainstream schools. Our aim is to provide academic, emotional, physical, social, cultural, and spiritual supports to meet the needs of these children in an inclusive learning environment.

Our Annual Fundraising Dinner will celebrate the achievements of our wonderful students and dedicated staff. It is also an opportunity to raise much-needed funds that will directly support the further development of the school’s premises with Stages 2 and 3. With this development we will be able to accommodate the families on our waitlist.

Tickets will be available for purchase starting Sunday, 1st June 2025 on our website: https://www.williamcampbellcollege.nsw.edu.au/events.

SPONSORSHIP
We are seeking sponsorship partners to bring this event to life. Sponsoring our event comes with additional benefits and promotional opportunities at other community events in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions, which we are delighted to extend to our valued sponsors and business partners. If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please find the Sponsorship Package information below.

DONATE
If you are unable to attend but still wish to support us, we greatly appreciate any gifts in kind or monetary donations to help us continue our important work. We will have a live and silent auction on the night as well as a raffle for our attendees to try their luck. For donation inquiries, please contact our Communications Team at: [email protected]

I hope you can join us for a fantastic night celebrating the year that was and hearing the amazing stories of our students thriving in our specially created environment.