Crafty Summer Dining
Every occasion deserves a little flair, from the large and important to the small and ever...
Chicken & Mango Salad
This light and fresh summery salad never fails to delight. To feed more people, simply dou...
Summer adventures in New ...
Do you prefer salty air and sandy toes or snowy peaks and forest floors? No matter what yo...
Top 10 Stunning Summer An...
Colourful flowers surrounding a warm-weather picnic is what summer is all about! There’s n...
Small space gardens made ...
In any space, at any age, gardening is fun and rewarding. It’s almost 10 years since Vivie...
Top tips for a garden tha...
It's one of life's little ironies that, when you retire and finally have time to spend gar...
Mid Winter Christmas Feas...
Gather those you love and bring your mid-winter Christmas to life with a succulent, delici...
Alpine Hunting in New Zea...
Introduced species tahr and chamois are a major threat to the South Island’s Alpine ecosys...
Using dried flowers in cr...
It’s always a good time to pick up a new hobby. Especially one that decorates your home be...
How to dry flowers natura...
Naturally drying flowers is an easy way to preserve a beautiful bunch of flowers. Perhaps ...
Six cocktails for the war...
Give these refreshing drinks a whirl. Full of flavour and low on sugar, they’re the perfec...
Upcycling your pantry
It’s time to get inspired in the kitchen this summer. Having a good clear out of your kitc...
The art of letter writing
There’s something timeless about letter-writing. The written letter has long been an essen...
The importance of SPF sun...
Long days spent playing outdoors and relaxing in the sun is what summer is all about. To m...
Triple A exercises at hom...
Below are a series of videos containing exercises you can do in your own home. Remember to...
Help the bees help us – w...
Bees work hard every day to pollinate the food we eat and keep our natural environment hea...
Ross and Eleanor’s motorh...
Ross and his wife Eleanor regularly pack up and take off on adventures in their motorhome.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Mous...
Summer dessert is sorted with this delicious recipe from Ryman’s Chef Troy. Spoil yourself...
Japanese Tofu and Avocado...
A fresh, nutritious dish for summer? Try this Japanese tofu and avocado salad. Ideal for a...
Handmade bowl tutorial wi...
Rebecca from Urban Clay teaches us how to hand-build a pottery bowl. All you need is a sla...
Platter tutorial by Manu ...
Join Manu from the social platter co. for a hands-on platter tutorial. From breads and dip...
Fresh seafood platter
Healthy and oh so fancy, a seafood platter is a unique take on the ever-popular cheese pla...
Rise and shine breakfast ...
This breakfast platter can make any morning special – whether you’re celebrating a birthda...
Say cheese! platter
A true classic, who doesn’t love a cheese platter? With dairy-free and vegan cheeses on th...
Savoury comfort platter
Packed with flavour, this platter list is designed to satisfy your comfort food cravings. ...
Sweet treat platter
Movie night just got a whole lot sweeter! Ideally suited to celebrations like baby showers...
Vege lovers platter
A delicious meat-free alternative, this vegetable platter is a fun way to eat your daily d...
How to break free from lo...
Feeling lonely? It’s ok, you’re not the only one. 46% of older adults feel lonely at least...
Barry Magee - Runner, Coa...
One of the original “Arthur’s Boys”, Barry Magee spent his sporting career breaking record...
Rod Goodes – Back in the ...
Rod was 16 when his competitive cycling career kicked off. It was 1946 and he joined the B...
Where to find autumn colo...
As the air crispens and the days begin to shrink, the shift in season is evident all aroun...
Health benefits of garden...
With overseas holidays on hold, there’s no better time to create a tropical oasis in your ...
Autumn Scarf Styling Vide...
Sonya, the owner of dog&boy in Melbourne, tells stories through design. Having worn sc...
Creating the Ultimate Bac...
Have you considered creating your personal tropical oasis in your backyard or on your balc...
How (and why) to grow cit...
Charles Upham Village resident, Chris celebrates citrus in style. Charles Upham Village re...
Stunning Stencil Art
Unleash your inner artist and craft bespoke pieces of stencilled art for display at home. ...
A Bloke's Day Out - Barbe...
Bevis was recently treated to a bloke’s day out by Ryman. A resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wi...
A Bloke's Day Out - Styli...
When treated to a bloke’s day out by Ryman, Bevis met with stylist Abby Button to talk all...
An Entertaining Makeover ...
Pam is a resident at Ryman’s Diana Isaac Village in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Sleep Observations
There’s nothing better than waking up after a really good sleep. Your mind is sharper, you...
Keep Cosy this Winter wit...
We’ve curated a list of essential oils used for their warming, uplifting effects – perfect...
Indoor Cocktail Garden
Did someone say happy hour? While our days of laying in the sun sipping cocktails are over...
The Power of Positivity
Positive emotions make us feel good. But they also offer long term health benefits. Langle...
Grow Ginger at Home
Welcome to your new favourite winter ingredient! A powerful digestive aid, ginger root is ...
Out & About in Melbourne
Industry Beans Café, Fitzroy Located a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Rose Street Art...
Grilled Snapper Fillet
Visva Lawrence, Chef at Ryman Healthcare's Weary Dunlop village, knows that fresh, nutriti...
Chicken and leek casserol...
Warm-up from the inside out with a hearty chicken casserole. This easy recipe features a s...
Reducing anxiety
Are You Feeling Anxiety about the Future? Currently its hard not to be worrying about our ...
Sausages and Mash Bake
Channelling a traditional English pub meal, this sausages and mash with a twist is sure to...
Recommended reading for h...
Books to support your health and wellbeing Are you looking for something to read that will...
Egg fried rice in a mug
A healthy and filling meal, egg fried rice is tailor-made for days when you need a satisfy...
Red Velvet Cake in a Mug
Next time there is a birthday in your household, this recipe is sure to be a winner. A dec...
Carrot Cake in a Mug
The nutty, homely flavours of this cake make it perfect for morning tea on a brisk autumn ...
Ten percent happier
Practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety In times like these, we need practical, act...
Soup in a mug
Chilly weather is the perfect excuse to stay indoors and make this soup in a mug. The ingr...
Alone versus lonely
You may find this helpful to think about how you are doing at this stage in the lockdown.
Blueberry muffin in a mug
Make the most of blueberry season with this delicious blueberry muffin in a mug.
Lentil and Mushroom Pie
Packed with protein, lentils are quick and easy to prepare. As the star player of this – y...
Mothers
Looking back across the years to the many things you have done To make each day full of lo...
Melbourne Symphony Orches...
How would you like an orchestral performance in your living room? Well, you’re in for a tr...
Spiced lentils in a mug
Zesty tomatoes, chillies, and warm spices are the stars of this lively vegetarian mug reci...
British Museum Virtual To...
Roam the halls of the British Museum from the comfort of your own home.
Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China Virtual Tour - The Great Wall of China, one of the seven wonders of th...
Mother’s Day DIY High Tea
Mother’s Day DIY High Tea High tea is commonly associated with special occasions and is se...
Spoil a Mum this Mother’s...
Spoil a Mum this Mother’s Day Spend this Mother’s Day showing a mum you love how much you ...
Spoil A Mum With A Spa Da...
If a professional spa day is off the cards this Mother’s Day, why not recreate this indulg...
DIY Manicure
Spoil yourself or a mum you love with a different type of Mother’s Day present this year.
Sistine Chapel
Visit the smallest country in the world online to discover the wonders of the Sistine Chap...
Autumn fairy lights glass...
Decorated glass jars are fun to create and look fantastic dotted around the house.
Healthy brain
Getting fit and staying active on a regular basis is hard enough but with the new self-iso...
BroadwayHD Streaming
The curtain is up! Make evenings at home theatrical with a virtual trip to Broadway.
Digital Theatre Streaming
Are you a theatre buff? Digital Theatre – the world’s leading digital platform for the art...
Te Papa’s Collections Vir...
Satisfy your thirst for knowledge with Te Papa’s collections online. Virtually tour the co...
What is Facebook?
Facebook is a social network that connects family and friends from around the world. It’s ...
Facebook Glossary
This glossary includes the common terms found on the Facebook website and their definition...
Zoos Victoria
While we’re hibernating over winter, life inside the zoo carries on. The giraffes are stil...
Georgia Aquarium Livestre...
Transform a rainy day at home into an exciting adventure with the Georgia Aquarium’s lives...
Smithsonian Museum virtua...
Delve into a world of natural history from the comfort of your living room. The Smithsonia...
Trying to diet
Lovely roast ‘taties in gravy so brown Roast beef and green peas –feel them slide down Pin...
Wednesday morning
Another day, another dawn – I wonder where all the rest have gorn? What was the year that ...
Table top battle
A little peanut, sent to war was put on duty by the door He told the nuts when he was spel...
Feijoa and Curd Scones
If you like the sound of a buttery toffee topping, then whip up a batch of this easy feijo...
Seafood Chowder
Try this classic recipe featuring decadent smoked mussels and fish in a bowl of creamy goo...
Sticky Coconut and Feijoa...
After one batch, you’ll be craving more of these tasty coconut and feijoa muffins.
Spinach & cheddar quiche ...
Savour the taste of a freshly made quiche with minimal effort. This recipe is ready in an ...
Risotto in a mug
Who would have thought risotto was this easy to make? Spice up an autumn evening with this...
Spinach ricotta lasagne i...
If you have a mug and a microwave, you can enjoy this fresh spinach and ricotta lasagne di...
A Wartime Sea Voyage - Sh...
Entry by Robert Boyle, resident of a Ryman village It was July 1940 and World War II was a...
Generous living
Short story competition Entry by Goff Squire, resident of a Ryman village It was an early ...
Brown rice with edamame a...
Hearty and flavourful, this recipe is your answer to a simple dinner for one.
Apple crisp in a mug
This comforting recipe is incredibly simple to make and ready to eat in a few minutes.
Peanut butter and oatmeal...
Sweet and salty, this cake in a mug tastes suspiciously like peanut butter on toast.
Minute lasagne in a mug
A time-honoured winter dish with a twist. This lasagne in a mug serves one and can be prep...
Mac and cheese in a mug
This mug-sized dinner is quick and easy and will leave your taste buds delighted.
Coffee cake in a mug
Calling all coffee lovers, this one’s for you. Next time you sit down for a rich, soothing...
Jelly donut in a mug
Fryer-free and effortlessly easy, this jelly donut recipe is sure to be a winner with the ...
Double lemon cake in a mu...
Making this moist, chewy citrus cake is effortless and the perfect match for a cup of herb...
Passing parade
A multitude of walkers Come passing by our door. From first thing in the morning Till afte...
Bath bomb recipe
As winter approaches self-care and ‘me time’ is more important than ever, and a relaxing, ...
DIY Cleaning Products
Avoid a trip to the supermarket with these easy to make home cleaning products. These affo...
DIY Home Fragrance
Between pets, cooking, and rainy days indoors, our homes can become a mixture of aromas. S...
5 Fragrant Houseplants
A healthy lifestyle includes filling our homes with natural scents and our bodies with nat...
Lockdown!
As coronavirus starts to bite With visitors not allowed on site And social isolation becom...
Angels in Disguise
I always thought that angels Were clothed in garments white, With shimmering wings and hal...
Alzheimer's
Do not ask me to remember. Don’t try to make me understand. Let me rest and know you’re wi...
Now and Then
I'm normally a social girl I love to meet my mates But lately with the virus here We can't...
Our Grateful Thanks
The parcels they keep coming, gardeners on the run, To deliver weekly goodies, to them it ...
Two Animal Limericks
Limerick 1 A smart little kitten called Jade, disappeared when about to be spayed. She ret...
Where Can I Get It
Where, in the world, can we go to escape this Covid-19. For the maps of the world now show...
The Beginner Gardeners Gu...
While those of us who are gardening-challenged are forgetting to water pot plants and negl...
Drying rose petals
4 easy methods for drying rose petals to use in herbal tea, drawer sachets, craft projects...
Painted Glass Jar Planter...
These sweet little planters are just the right size for succulents. The chalk paint used c...
Play cards online
Cards online, your way with Trickster. Trickster let you play card games online with with ...
5 autumn garden must-dos
As the mornings begin to feel cooler and winter sheeting finds your bed, it’s time to prep...
Learn how to get connecte...
Learn a new skill from home to help you stay connected Join thousands of Australians who a...
Roast pepper boats
This is definitely a great meal for the cooler months, roast peppers stuff with a tasty la...
Granola breakfast recipe
This hearty breakfast packed with vitamins is not only healthy but oh so tasty. With the c...
Vegetable stir fry
Packed with nutritious crunchy vegetables and oriental flavours, this simple stir fry is s...
Pasta with walnuts and gr...
A great family meal that is easy to prepare and doesn’t require too many ingredients.
Smoked salmon and dill fr...
This delicious yet simple dish is perfect for anyone that wants to whip up something tasty...
Current affairs
Want to keep up-to-date with what's happening in the world? Here's a selection of local an...
Growing an Edible Garden
Edible gardens create summer dishes that are bursting with bold colours and fresh tastes. ...
Online activities and gam...
Looking for something to do to keep you busy? Here are some games, activities, quizzes tha...
Caramelised BBQ bananas
A tasty, comforting dessert, these sweet and spiced bananas serve 6 and can be cooked over...
