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    Paint the Gong REaD: Bright Spark's Birthday at Dapto Mall

    Come join the FREE Paint the GONG REaD event!

    Paint the Gong REaD: Bright Spark's Birthday at Dapto Mall

    Come join the FREE Paint the GONG REaD event!

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    Paint the GONG REaD returns to Dapto Mall - come and celebrate at their annual early literacy event, Thursday 7 May, 9.30am - 11.30am.

    All families with children 0 to 5 years are invited to the top of the escalators at Dapto Mall to celebrate Bright Spark's birthday with us! This is a free Paint the Gong REaD event. An Auslan interpreter will be present for this inclusive event.

    Bright Spark will be joined by her mascot friends including Agi from Paint Shoalhaven REaD, Black and Yellow and Bangu from Paint Shellharbour REaD and Billy Backpack.

    There will be music, singing, craft, play and most importantly reading stories. Enjoy a special Didgeridoo (Yadiki) performance and take part in Aboriginal craft activities.

    Fill up your activity passport to receive a goodie bag with a children's book and go into the draw to win exciting prizes!

    They also made a social story to help people attending this event here - PTGR Reading Day Social Story FINAL version 2026

    See you there!

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    • Dapto Mall Moombara Street Dapto New South Wales 2530, Australia
    • Cost: FREE Event for kids aged 0 - 5 and their families.
    • Age: Children aged 0 - 5 years and their families are invited to join in.
    • Contact Person: City of Wollongong
    • (02) 4227 7111
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    • May 8, 2026 9:30 am - 9:30 am Add to iCalendar Upcoming
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    • Dapto Mall Moombara Street Dapto New South Wales 2530, Australia

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