In October 2012 we created the Hills District Mums Facebook group. The idea was to form a small online mothers’ group for the Hills area where local mums could meet ‘virtually’ and discuss baby and kids’ stuff, motherhood, parenting and anything else that took our fancy. The group would provide a place where mums could ask for advice, share recommendations and make connections with other mums in the Hills District. We thought the group may have a couple of hundred members, maybe 500 tops.

Fast forward to now. The Hills District Mums Facebook group comprises over 26,000 mums and is growing every day! It is an active and engaged group of local mums, meaning members are participating, reading and paying attention to the posts in the group. T

But we are more than just a Facebook group. We also have a Facebook page with over 47,000 followers, an Instagram following of more than 17.5k and over 6,500 enewsletter subscribers.

In March 2015, we launched the Hills District Mums website! Hillsdistrictmums.com.au is an extension of the supportive community that exists within our Facebook group. You’ll find all sorts of information on the site – from activities to do with your little ones in the Hills, special offers from local businesses just for Hills District Mums to information on lots of playgrounds, reviews of local cafes and restaurants, and more. You’ll also find interesting ‘mum’ stuff too – some factual, some serious and importantly, some funny. If we’ve learnt anything from our fabulous Facebook group, it’s that mums love a laugh, in fact it’s vital to their survival!

The website (and our social media platforms) are also an excellent place for local businesses to advertise their products and services.

In April 2016 we were awarded Most Outstanding New Business in the Hills Local Business Awards and in 2017 we received an Australia Day Award for Community Contribution.

We hope you enjoy being a part of the HDM community!

– Justine and Jenni

Hills District Mums