Mother's Day in the Docklands

Do not forget that this Sunday 13th of May is Mother's Day. Have you planned anything yet or are you still browsing for ideas?

Restaurants in the Docklands are offering wonderful deals for Mother's Day


James Squire is offering buffet or dine in options for mums, with a seriously appetizing menu. View menu and read more.

Misha's is offering a feast of pizzas, pastas and salads for the whole family. Read more. Such a yummy menu!

You are promised a special Mother's Day feast at Mecca Bah with Middle Eastern cuisine and amazing water views. We can guarantee you will not regret eating there. Read more about Mecca Bah's deals. View menu and read more.

Livebait is also offering a glass of sparking on arrival for mums. On the menu we have lots of seafood and some delicious desserts. View menu and read more.

Bluefire Churrascaria also offering free sparkling for mum on arrival has a mouthwatering selection of meats and some fine desserts on offer. View menu and read more.

Take mum to Grill 66 if she likes her steaks and decadent desserts. An example of what to expect: Profiteroles filled with pastry cream, drizzled with warm chocolate sauce and honey ice-cream on the side..mmm.. View menu and read more.

Mother's Day in the Docklands, Melbourne

It's nearly Mother's Day and many of us still haven't thought of a gift for mum. Flowers would be nice...but this year you want to be more original... Well, we have the right suggestions for you. There's plenty of things to dazzle mum in the Docklands and this is just a short list of gift ideas.

Take Mum out for a sumptuous meal in the Docklands

What Mum could be eating at Mecca Bah, Docklands

Docklands restaurants will have Mother's Day special menus available this Sunday. Butcher's Grill and Meccah Bah for example are both offering a glass of sparkling wine as well as a Family portrait voucher to all mums. For more information please visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au.

Mother's Day Jazz Cruise - Docklands

This special deal includes a 3hour cruise, gourmet cocktail menu, a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival and a chance to relax and appreciate the Rita Satch Jazz Trio. For more information please visit the Victorian Yatch Charters website. 

Cost: $90.00 per guest. Children under 16yrs.: $40.00

Eyelash extensions for her at Just Lashes

Just Lashes Mother's Day promotional flyer

Here's an original idea: why not get her eyelash extensions or something wonderful from the Just Lashes range of beauty services? For more information and to book an appointment for mum, visit www.justlashes.com.au. Just Lashes lounges are located in Docklands, St Kilda, Moonee Ponds, Geelong and Newcastle.

Book a special getaway for mum - Apartment 509, Docklands

Apartment 509, Docklands

This apartment is spacious, clean and has wonderful waterviews. Apartment 509 is well located close to Docklands restaurants, bars, river cruises, shops and public transport. Still available on Sunday 8th of May 2011. For more information visit www.509.com.au.

Mother's Day Competition - Harbour Town, Docklands

Win two tickets to Hoyts La Premier, as well as a double pass to take mum ice skating at Medibank Icehouse by entering this competition. Runner up prize is a family pass to Wonderland Fun Park - how cool is that? This competition is open to children aged 16 and under. More information on the Harbour Town website.

Mother's Day Classic - May 8th 2011

Mother's Day Classic is the biggest community fundraising event for breast cancer in Australia. 

Big crowd at the Melbourne Mother's Day Classic 2010

The event will take place on Mother's Day on May 8th 2011 and includes fun runs, walks, volunteer opportunities which aim to raise funds for cancer reasearch. All proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

As Mother's Day celebrates extraordinary women, let us also show our support to organisations that work towards providing health solutions to those women and everyone else who is at risk. 

Register and participate

You can register to participate in the various events for the Mother's Day Classic by going to the Mother's Day Classic online registration website. Events include runs and walks of 4km or 8km. Registrations close on Wednesday 4 May 2011 12:00pm for Melbourne. Vist the website for details about other states.

Be a volunteer

Volunteer opportunities are available all over the country so hop onto the Mother's Day classic website for a volunteer opportunity close to you: http://mothersdayclassic.com.au. 

Fundraise

The Mother's Day Classic website also allows individuals to create their own online fundraising page or donate to their friends' pages. This is a great way of spreading the word about the event and informing the world about breast cancer. You can even get someone to sponsor your walk or run. Read for more details.

Melbourne Mother's Day Classic 2010

Facts about breast cancer in Australia

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Australia, with more than 13,600 new cases expected this year – new diagnoses are also expected in 106 men .

• The National Breats Cancer Foundation estimates that 1 in 9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 85.

• Early detection is the best method for reducing deaths from breast cancer.

• Survival is improving due to better detection and improved treatments which are the result of excellent research.

• Breast cancer survivors can experience a range of difficulties, ranging from physical limitations to psychosocial problems. These issues are now emerging as new targets for researchers.

 For more facts about breast cancer go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.