The Happy Giraffe

25/03/2026

13/03/2026

How's this for a light show Albany!
Can't wait to see it tomorrow night!
Did anyone go last night??

13/03/2026

https://www.thehappygiraffe.com.au/search?q=needoh&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

1/222 Chester Pass Road, Albany, WA
Opening Hours Friday 9-6pm and Saturday 9-4pm

13/03/2026

GREAT NEWS FOR NEEDOH LOVERS !!

We still have a good range of NeeDoh in stock!!

They are selling fast so get in quick and order online or pop into the shop!!!!

www.thehappygiraffe.com.au

1/222 Chester Pass Road, Albany
Friday 9-6pm and Saturday 9-4pm

NeeDoh-
* Squishy, dough-filled sensory tools
* Satisfying and calming tactile squish
* Designed to reduce stress, anxiety, and tension
* Great for all ages (over 3years)
* Promoting focus, mindfulness, and self-regulation,
* Excellent for calming restless hands during work, school, or travel.

13/03/2026

Hey Folks in Albany and Surrounds....

The Awesome Team from SWAN are heading our way again in April.
Make sure you get in quick to book an appointment!

Great Southern Road Trip
The SWAN team are coming to Albany
Catch up with our team for FREE information and support to navigate:
- autism and other disabilities
- the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- your rights
- mainstream and disability support services
- peer support and advocacy
- and much more

Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd April 2026
By appointment only

Please contact us to book an appointment:
info@swanautism.org.au 0499 819 038

07/03/2026

Putting socks on for school can be a sensory nightmare for our kids—but mornings don’t have to be stressful.

CalmCare Sensory Socks provide gentle, constant pressure to calm sensitive feet and support the nervous system.

With a soft, seamless feel and a snug-fitting bamboo/polyester/elastane blend, they reduce irritation, slipping, and bunching—making school mornings smoother for kids and adults with sensory needs.

A small change that brings big relief.

https://www.thehappygiraffe.com.au/search?q=calmcare+socks&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

28/02/2026

Wishing Albany Pride a Happy 10th Year Anniversary of the Pride Festival. Thank you for all your hard work and for your support you give our community. The energy and commitment you put into this event and so many others throughout the year is amazing!!!

We are so excited to be taking part in our Fourth Pride Festival today!!

It's always such a great day- great people, great food and great entertainment! (Hopefully some great weather?)

The heart of our Festival is back!

28/02/2026

The shop will be closed today as we head down to the PRIDE FAIR in York Street today from 10-2pm!!

If you are needing anything for during the week, please pop and order in online and we can leave it out for you to pick up at the Albany Business Center the following day between 9 and 4.30 pm weekdays.

Have a great long weekend!!
:) Claire

17/02/2026

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day - Random acts of kindness are my favourite!

Kindness can be as simple as holding a door open for someone, a warm smile and hello to someone you pass in the street, texting a friend to check in.

It could be donating food to the food bank, paying for someone's coffee in the line behind you. Taking a pack of biscuits to work for your work mates to have at cuppa time.

I could be picking up rubbish, dropping old blankets at the animal shelter, donating blood.

Writing a list of all the things you love about a partner or friend. Picking up some groceries for someone who finds it hard to get out and about.

Find opportunities to give compliments. It costs nothing, takes no time, and could make someone’s entire day. Don’t just think it. Say it. :)

One small gesture can inspire a chain reaction, leading to more kindness in a community. :)

Kindness is easy !! :)