Flexible jumper leads
Surplustronics (a NZ schools orientated supplier & PICAXE outlet) offer a combo breadboard & (terminated) jumper set for just ~$US5. Old hands usually know the benefits of avoiding rats nest connections on breadboards, as subsequent layouts are easier to follow, but neat links can be a little time consuming to organize, especially when just circuit brain storming & proof of concept checking.
As well as being cheap (a bundle of 75 for ~US$2-3) ,these jumpers have shaped up as VERY suitable for quick "pre show off" insights, as they've sturdy pins, colour coding & are very flexible. NZ students exposed to them have shown noticeable lab. assembly (& tidy up) productivity boosts. Typical was a student who wired up a 08M driven 74HC164 Shift Register workout lab. in ~10-15 minutes from walking in the door. (I'd allowed an hour!)
POINT TO THE POSTING : ARE THESE SPECIFIC JUMPERS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ELSE ( especially Australia)? Stan