Protection with Purpose

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Ombra & Sole Is a Finalist in Australia’s Favou...

Kara Giovenco

From our kids testing the first designs to helping at weekend markets, Ombra & Sole has always been a family effort. Now we’re finalists in Australia’s Favourite Family Business 2026....

Ombra & Sole Is a Finalist in Australia’s Favou...

Kara Giovenco

From our kids testing the first designs to helping at weekend markets, Ombra & Sole has always been a family effort. Now we’re finalists in Australia’s Favourite Family Business 2026....

Ombra & Sole Celebrates Top 50 Small Business Leaders 2026

Ombra & Sole Celebrates Top 50 Small Business L...

Kara Giovenco

From three hats to stockists in three countries, what a journey it’s been. I’m so proud to be named one of Inside Small Business’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders for...

Ombra & Sole Celebrates Top 50 Small Business L...

Kara Giovenco

From three hats to stockists in three countries, what a journey it’s been. I’m so proud to be named one of Inside Small Business’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders for...

The Best Father's Day Gift? Matching Hats for Dad and the Kids

The Best Father's Day Gift? Matching Hats for D...

Kara Giovenco

Father's Day sorted. Discover matching UPF50+ hats for Dad and the kids, the gift he'll actually use, all sun safe style for every Aussie adventure.

The Best Father's Day Gift? Matching Hats for D...

Kara Giovenco

Father's Day sorted. Discover matching UPF50+ hats for Dad and the kids, the gift he'll actually use, all sun safe style for every Aussie adventure.

ombra and sole icons double finalist in auamumpreneur awards 2026

Ombra & Sole Named a Double Finalist in the 202...

Kara Giovenco

Some news brings a few happy tears. Ombra & Sole is a double finalist in the 2026 AusMumpreneur Awards, and this recognition feels deeply personal. I’m sharing the story behind...

Ombra & Sole Named a Double Finalist in the 202...

Kara Giovenco

Some news brings a few happy tears. Ombra & Sole is a double finalist in the 2026 AusMumpreneur Awards, and this recognition feels deeply personal. I’m sharing the story behind...

two children in ombra and sole corduroy hats and ubv400 polarised sunglasses

Do You Really Need Sun Protection in Winter?

Kara Giovenco

Think sun protection is a summer only job? In many parts of Australia, UV stays high enough to damage little skin right through winter. Here is what every parent needs...

Do You Really Need Sun Protection in Winter?

Kara Giovenco

Think sun protection is a summer only job? In many parts of Australia, UV stays high enough to damage little skin right through winter. Here is what every parent needs...

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From Anxious New Mum to Mamamia: Our Story, and...

Kara Giovenco

This week our story landed on Mamamia, and I have been a little teary ever since. A reflection on the journey from anxious new mum to sharing our melanoma story...

From Anxious New Mum to Mamamia: Our Story, and...

Kara Giovenco

This week our story landed on Mamamia, and I have been a little teary ever since. A reflection on the journey from anxious new mum to sharing our melanoma story...