About Alison Shaw

After four years running this business I still love wool! Teddies is always taking us on another adventure as we strive to improve and grow this little business. I love meeting the challenges that pop up and enjoy marketing our Tambo Teddies to the world.

Koalas – Teddy Bear Royalty

By |2026-01-21T15:01:27+10:00January 21st, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Koalas might not be Bears – but they are definitely Teddy Bear Royalty Koalas are one of Queensland’s most loved locals, instantly recognisable, endlessly huggable (from a distance!), and proudly Aussie. And while we all know the classic fun fact that koalas aren’t actually bears, at Tambo Teddies we like to say: they [...]

🎉 2025: A Big Year for Tambo Teddies 🧸

By |2025-12-16T11:44:32+10:00December 16th, 2025|Categories: Behind The Scenes, Teddy Highlight|Tags: , , |

🎉 2025: A Big Year for Tambo Teddies 🧸 2025 has been a truly remarkable year for us at Tambo Teddies. From exciting new product launches to industry recognition and warm community connections, it’s been a year of growth, reflection and pride. Throughout it all, we’ve stayed true to our roots in Tambo, where [...]

Back Australian Made—Without Black Friday Discounts

By |2025-11-27T06:18:46+10:00November 27th, 2025|Categories: business|Tags: , , , , |

Back Australian Made—Without Black Friday Discounts Over the years, Tambo Teddies has joined in on Black Friday sales, offering discounts on our handcrafted bears to spread a little extra joy before Christmas. But this year, we’ve taken a step back to think about what really matters to us, our customers, and our community. [...]

Backing Australia: Why Buying Local Is Good for All of Us

By |2025-11-01T09:09:19+10:00November 1st, 2025|Categories: business|Tags: , , |

Back Australia: It’s Good For All Of Us Australia has always been a nation built on resilience, community, and creativity. From our farmers and manufacturers to small businesses like ours, every Aussie enterprise contributes to the fabric of our country. This week, News Australia launched the ‘Back Australia: It’s Good For All Of Us’ [...]

🧸 From the Outback to the ALIBI Awards: Our Sydney Adventure!

By |2025-10-20T09:01:08+10:00October 20th, 2025|Categories: business|Tags: , , |

🧸 From the Outback to the ALIBI Awards: Our Sydney Adventure! What an unforgettable weekend it was as we swapped Tambo for the bright lights of Sydney to attend the 4th Annual Australian Ladies in Business Initiative (ALIBI) Awards! It was a trip filled with laughter, a few travel hiccups, and a whole lot [...]