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    Pregnant? Check out this FREE new baby bundle you get in NSW – it’s awesome!

    Pregnant? Check out this FREE new baby bundle you get in NSW – it’s awesome!

    You are pregnant? CONGRATS!

    We have some more lovely news for you – share this far and wide with your fellow ‘up the duff’ community in NSW!

    Courtesy of an initiative from the NSW Government – The Baby Bundle bag – a FREE Baby Bundle designed to support the health, development and well-being of your baby worth $300 – is given to all families who are NSW residents and their baby was born after 1 January 2019.

    What’s in the Baby Bundle?

    The contents have been carefully selected to be appropriate and safe for newborn babies and include:

    • shoulder bag – with a pocket design to fit your baby’s Blue Book
    • play mat
    • sleeping bag
    • change mat
    • muslin wrap
    • mercury-free bath thermometer
    • baby toothbrush
    • breast pads
    • first aid kit
    • board books
    • face cloth
    • baby wipes
    • hand sanitiser and
    • barrier cream.

    All products meet Australian safety standards. Items may change from time to time. Baby Bundle products are supplied by small to medium Australian-owned businesses.

    We have popped in all the details below! Click here to visit our Parents Guide Illawarra Pregnancy and Birth pages which list local businesses, support services and organisations who can also help you!

    Who is eligible for the Baby Bundle?

    The Baby Bundle bag is given to all families who are NSW residents and their baby was born after 1 January 2019.

    When will parents/ caregivers receive the Baby Bundle?

    You’ll get the Baby Bundle before your discharge from hospital.

    What if my baby is born at home?

    If you didn’t give birth in a hospital, you will get it once your baby is registered with NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages.

    What if my baby is born interstate or overseas?

    If your baby is born interstate or overseas, and either parent is a NSW resident at the time of their baby’s birth, you can request a Baby Bundle via [email protected]. The Baby Bundle will be delivered to a nominated NSW address free of charge if the parent lives in NSW.

    Will adoptive or foster parents receive the Baby Bundle?

    Adoptive or foster parents can get a Baby Bundle if their baby is up to three months old and they live in NSW.

    Will parents/caregivers who give birth to multiple babies be given more than one Baby Bundle?

    Each baby receives their own Baby Bundle. If you have twins, you will get two Baby Bundles etc.

    Got more questions? – click here to read more!

    Here is a list of our local pre and post-natal services right here in the Illawarra:

    Karitane Shellharbour, Warrawong & Campbelltown (above): Karitane offers free, expert parenting support for families with children aged 0–5, with local services available in Shellharbour, Warrawong and Shellharbour. From sleep and feeding to routines and behaviour, parents can access personalised help from experienced nurses and clinicians – and you can self-refer, making it easy to get support when you need it most. Read more about Karitane’s services and complete their online self-referral form at karitane.com.au. Have a parenting question? Karitane’s Child and Family Health Nurses are available via the Karitane Careline on 1300 227 464.

    Illawarra Early Parenting Centre

    Located at Figtree Private Hospital, the Illawarra Early Parenting Centre provides specialised postnatal and parenting support for families with babies aged 28 days to two years. Their expert team helps parents build confidence, improve sleep and settling routines, and strengthen the parent–child bond.

    For more details, download the Early Parenting Information Booklet or contact the Illawarra Early Parenting Centre on (02) 4255 5000 or [email protected]

    • Wollongong Private Hospital: Is home to the region’s premier and state-of-the-art maternity ward. Offers choice of Obstetrician and Paediatrician, an experienced and dedicated team of Midwives and Nurses, Specialist Lactation Consultant, Outpatient breast care and feeding service, Post-natal physiotherapy classes, Breastfeeding classes and much more.

    Marsden Health: Perinatal Therapy Group

    Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood can bring huge emotional changes – and no parent should feel like they have to navigate it alone. Marsden Health’s Perinatal Therapy Group offers a supportive online space for pregnant women and mums up to 24 months postpartum experiencing anxiety, overwhelm or low mood. Held weekly on Fridays via telehealth, these small-group sessions are led by Dr Nivek Jones and focus on emotional wellbeing, connection and professional support during the perinatal period. Babies welcome. Fridays 9:30am–11am | $50 gap fee with Medicare | Limited spots available. Learn more or register online now.

    Wollongong City Libraries

    FREE books for babies at all Wollongong City Libraries! Until April 2027, new baby members will receive a FREE board book when joining through the Baby’s First Library Card initiative. Available at all 7 library locations, it’s a beautiful way to help start your child’s love of reading early and build a home library from the very beginning. Pop into your local library and join today.

    ECTARC Childcare & Preschool, Wollongong & Shellharbour – 2027 Enrolments open now!

    If you’re starting to think ahead to childcare or preschool for 2027, now is a great time to explore ECTARC’s early education and care options across the Illawarra, Wollongong & Shellharbour. ECTARC is a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation with 10 services offering play-based early learning programs designed to support children from their early years through to a confident transition to school.

    • Long Day Care for children from birth to 5 years
    • Occasional Care offering flexible, sessional or irregular care for families
    • Child Care Subsidy (CCS) available for eligible families across relevant services
    • Start Strong fee relief available for eligible families in multi-function preschool programs

    Thinking about care for 2027? Explore your local ECTARC service and join the waitlist early. Find an ECTARC Early Education & Care Service near you here

    Your Kids Our Kids Early Learning Centre – Wollongong & Unanderra

    Your Kids Our Kids Early Learning Centre (Wollongong & Unanderra) offers high-quality early education and care for children aged six weeks to school age, supporting local families with a nurturing, trusted environment. Their purpose-built Wollongong centre has been thoughtfully designed for early childhood learning, featuring secure outdoor spaces, spacious environments and an exclusive on-site car park for easy, safe drop-offs.

    Conveniently located in the centre of Wollongong, it’s ideal for busy working families, while their Unanderra centre offers the same high-quality care in a convenient local setting with engaging early learning and school readiness programs. Enrolments are now open for Wollongong, with a waitlist for Unanderra – book a tour or enquire today on (02) 4220 8043 (Wollongong) or (02) 4288 4043 (Unanderra).

    With best wishes from the Parents Guide Illawarra team who wish they would have had access to the Baby Bundle when all of our babies were born! xx

    Finally, make the most of family life in our stunning Illawarra – Subscribe to the ultimate guide to family living weekly email by Parents Guide. Say NO to bored kids and get inspired! Click and sign up for our Parents Newsletter here. Get all the local inspo!

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