Living on a quail farm with her husband for more than 30 years gave Carolyn the opportunity to hone her skills cooking game bird, but cooking a duck that wasn’t too greasy was a challenge. That’s when she learned how the Italians do it – by cooking it twice!

This bonus recipe is brought to you exclusively by Carolyn McIntyre from The Kitchen at Waterford and AVIDEngage.

In the third and final episode of our baking series, Carolyn McIntyre from @The Kitchen at Waterford shares her twist on French Macaroons – a baked, coconut-y classic best served warm with a cuppa, or plated and served at your next neigbourhood gathering.

In today’s episode of Home Baked by AVIDEngage, Carolyn is back with a recipe that is as elegant is it is easy.

Bacio – meaning ‘kiss’ in Italian – is a delicate, dairy-free and gluten-free hazelnut biscuit, that’s made to pair with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Nothing connects neighbours, families, and friends like sharing a meal. Even better if it’s in the heart of every family home – the kitchen.

In this family-friendly (and delicious) new series by AVIDEngage, we collaborated with Carolyn McIntyre, head chef and owner of The Kitchen at Waterford, to curate three special recipes designed to bring people together through the joy of baking.

In the fourth and final episode of our Happy Dog Series by AVIDEngage, award-winning Paws, Claws & Tails dog trainer Charlotte Bryan and her trusty sidekick Frankie join us one last time to show us how to introduce your dog to new neighbours (both human and furry) the right way.

Learn how you can help your dog put their best paw forward – including Charlotte’s golden rule, “Chat before you pat”.

A new home means new routines, making it the perfect time for you and your canine companion to start fresh with good walking habits.

In this episode of our Happy Dog Series by AVIDEngage, award-winning Paws Claws & Tails dog trainer Charlotte Bryan and Frankie, of course, dive into the basics of loose-leash walking, including her top tips on how to enjoy calm, stress-free strolls around your neighbourhood.

In today’s episode of our Happy Dog Series by AVIDEngage, award-winning dog trainer Charlotte Bryan from Paws Claws & Tails and her furry friend Frankie are back with tips for your dog’s very first walk in a new neighbourhood.

Discover how to make your walks safe, relaxed, and a happy experience for both you and your four-legged companion as you explore your new surroundings together.

We are proud to introduce our brand-new Happy Dog Series by AVIDEngage. Our most fun AVIDEngage collection yet brings you tips, tricks and exclusive insights from award-winning @pawsclawstails dog trainer Charlotte (plus her adorable sidekick Frankie), designed to help your pup feel right at home in their AVID community. Episode one is here and we’re tackling moving day stress! Find out how to help your help your dog feel paws-itively confident and safe when the moving truck arrives.

Moving into a new home in a new community is always exciting, but construction activity and ground vibration can attract unexpected visitors—including snakes looking for new shelter. Today, we’re covering the critical topic of snakebites and the essential steps to take if you or someone you’re with experiences one.

Moved into your new home? Great! Now the fun stuff begins. Whether you’re hosting dinner parties or barbecues for a housewarming, upsizing with a new addition to the family, or watching your kids enjoy all that extra space for playtime, settling into a new home is exciting. However, one of the most common household emergencies is choking, which can happen to anyone at any time. Today, we’re covering the essential steps to take if you find yourself or someone else in a choking situation.

At AVID, we pride ourselves on crafting neighbourhoods and communities that help Australians create the life they’ve always wanted. With many families calling an AVID community home, today we’re focusing on essential first aid tips for children and what to do in an emergency – and we’ve showcased it in an easy, kid friendly, step by step video with one of our superstar St John Ambulance trainers, Tatitana. We encourage you to share this video with the little ones to help educate them on how to respond in an emergency!

In our latest edition of AVIDEngage, we’ve partnered with St John Ambulance, our Carolina grant recipients for 2024, to bring you an educational series focused on first aid in the home. Moving into a new home in a new community is always exciting, but construction activity and ground vibration can attract unexpected visitors—including snakes looking for new shelter. Today, we’re covering the critical topic of snakebites and the essential steps to take if you or someone you’re with experiences one.

Our second instalment of the special Sunshine Sign and Sing AVIDEngage series is here and we have a new set of fun videos from Elaine and Zoe to help you and your family embrace baby sign and Key Word Sign (KWS) in your nursery rhyme time.

Introducing sign language to children at an early age is a great way to promote early communication and language development. In the latest videos, Elaine and Zoe dive into some all-time favourites from Round and Round the Garden and Wheels on the Bus to Row, Row, Row your Boat and more.

Our second instalment of the special Sunshine Sign and Sing AVIDEngage series is here and we have a new set of fun videos from Elaine and Zoe to help you and your family embrace baby sign and Key Word Sign (KWS) in your nursery rhyme time.

Introducing sign language to children at an early age is a great way to promote early communication and language development. In the latest videos, Elaine and Zoe dive into some all-time favourites from Round and Round the Garden and Wheels on the Bus to Row, Row, Row your Boat and more.

Our second instalment of the special Sunshine Sign and Sing AVIDEngage series is here and we have a new set of fun videos from Elaine and Zoe to help you and your family embrace baby sign and Key Word Sign (KWS) in your nursery rhyme time.

Introducing sign language to children at an early age is a great way to promote early communication and language development. In the latest videos, Elaine and Zoe dive into some all-time favourites from Round and Round the Garden and Wheels on the Bus to Row, Row, Row your Boat and more.

Enhance your nursery rhyme time and promote early communication skills through our latest AVIDEngage series. 🌟

AVID has joined with Sunshine Sign and Sing to bring you a collection of educational videos which incorporate baby sign and Key Word Sign. Learn how to sign and sing your way through childhood classics like Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and other favourites.

Enhance your nursery rhyme time and promote early communication skills through our latest AVIDEngage series. 🌟

AVID has joined with Sunshine Sign and Sing to bring you a collection of educational videos which incorporate baby sign and Key Word Sign. Learn how to sign and sing your way through childhood classics like Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and other favourites.

Enhance your nursery rhyme time and promote early communication skills through our latest AVIDEngage series. 🌟

AVID has joined with Sunshine Sign and Sing to bring you a collection of educational videos which incorporate baby sign and Key Word Sign. Learn how to sign and sing your way through childhood classics like Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and other favourites.

Our second instalment of the special Sunshine Sign and Sing AVIDEngage series is here and we have a new set of fun videos from Elaine and Zoe to help you and your family embrace baby sign and Key Word Sign (KWS) in your nursery rhyme time.

Introducing sign language to children at an early age is a great way to promote early communication and language development. In the latest videos, Elaine and Zoe dive into some all-time favourites from Round and Round the Garden and Wheels on the Bus to Row, Row, Row your Boat and more.

Enhance your nursery rhyme time and promote early communication skills through our latest AVIDEngage series. 🌟

AVID has joined with Sunshine Sign and Sing to bring you a collection of educational videos which incorporate baby sign and Key Word Sign. Learn how to sign and sing your way through childhood classics like Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and other favourites.

Enhance your nursery rhyme time and promote early communication skills through our latest AVIDEngage series. 🌟

AVID has joined with Sunshine Sign and Sing to bring you a collection of educational videos which incorporate baby sign and Key Word Sign. Learn how to sign and sing your way through childhood classics like Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and other favourites.

In our latest AVIDEngage videos we helped you choose the colours that are right for your home, now it’s time to get to painting! 🖌

Sean McCuckin from @Dulux is stepping us through the painting process, breaking down his top tips for ceilings, walls, trims, and doors. 🎨

In our latest AVIDEngage videos we helped you choose the colours that are right for your home, now it’s time to get to painting! 🖌

Sean McCuckin from @Dulux is stepping us through the painting process, breaking down his top tips for ceilings, walls, trims, and doors. 🎨

In our latest AVIDEngage videos we helped you choose the colours that are right for your home, now it’s time to get to painting! 🖌

Sean McCuckin from @Dulux is stepping us through the painting process, breaking down his top tips for ceilings, walls, trims, and doors. 🎨

In our latest AVIDEngage videos we learn from Dulux colour expert, Andrea Lucena-Orr, getting her latest tips, tricks, and personal recommendations on the perfect whites and naturals, and adding a pop of colour around the house.

Check out the video below and start your colour journey, bringing a vibrant look to your new home.

In our latest AVIDEngage videos we learn from Dulux colour expert, Andrea Lucena-Orr, getting her latest tips, tricks, and personal recommendations on the perfect whites and naturals, and adding a pop of colour around the house.

Check out the video below and start your colour journey, bringing a vibrant look to your new home.

In our latest installment of AVIDEngage, Andrea brings it back to basics, guiding us through her top tips to picking the right foundational colour for your home.

With more videos to come on paint trends and other ways you can add a splash of colour throughout your home, this series can carry you through your entire home-design journey.

In our latest installment of AVIDEngage, Andrea brings it back to basics, guiding us through her top tips to picking the right foundational colour for your home.

With more videos to come on paint trends and other ways you can add a splash of colour throughout your home, this series can carry you through your entire home-design journey.

With summer well and truly upon us, now is the perfect time to enhance your outdoor spaces, whether your hosting backyard barbecues or just want to enjoy more family time under the warm sun.

In this edition of AVIDEngage, we speak with Training Manager at DuluxGroup, Sean McGuckin, as he guides us through how you can rejuvenate your deck, getting it refreshed and ready for the new year.