Best Family Day Trips from Wollongong & the Illawarra. Get Inspired!

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May 13
Best Family Day Trips from Wollongong & the Illawarra. Get Inspired!

Looking for amazing things to do with the kids in Shoalhaven and South Coast of NSW? The weekend or school holidays arrive, the kids are whiney and you need to GET OUT! But where to go for the best family-friendly fun, an easy hour of Wollongong & Illawarra? So here are your best family friendly […]

May 12
Best Family Holiday Accommodation & Getaways / NSW South Coast

The South Coast of NSW has so many beautiful, family-friendly holiday getaways. If you are looking for family accommodation, family day trips, or kid friendly destinations on the South Coast of NSW, let us inspire you! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour to Kiama, Shoalhaven […]

May 12
BEST Playgrounds & Parks in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra areas

Discover Illawarra, Shellharbour & Wollongong’s best playgrounds and parks. Parents Guide Illawarra has reviewed our top playgrounds, play spaces and kids parks.. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! We have award winning, inclusive, diverse, enclosed and amazing playgrounds you will love. If you love our guide below, you will also love […]

May 12
Reviews of Treetops Adventure Nowra. Kids LOVE It…

Review of Treetops Adventure Nowra: An exhilarating outdoor adventure park, just south of Wollongong. My kids have begged to go for ages, so here’s all you need to know! This top South Coast NSW Park offers a range of thrilling activities, including tree-climbing courses, zip lines, and rope challenges, making it a fantastic destination for […]

May 11
Best Kids Gymnastics Schools Illawarra & Wollongong. Find Gymnastics & Parkour Classes

Looking for the best kids gymnastics Wollongong, toddler gymnastics Wollongong, beginner gymnastics classes or even parkour training classes near Wollongong? Whether your child wants to build confidence, coordination, strength or simply burn off energy in a fun and supportive environment, the Illawarra has some fantastic gymnastics and movement programs for kids of all ages and […]

May 10
Family Swimming Pool Builders Wollongong: Best Pool Designs for Kids

Thinking about installing a swimming pool in your home and searching for the best family swimming pool builders in Wollongong? How exciting! Across the Illawarra, more locals are researching how best to install a pool in your backyard. Including how to choose the right swimming pool builder and what swimming pool designs work best for […]

May 08
ASPIRE – An Illawarra Private School for Wollongong Children with Autism & Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability

Looking for Wollongong Schools for Autism, where your neuro diverse child can thrive? ASPIRE is a dedicated Illawarra School for students with an intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis (ASD). ASPIRE is Cedars Christian College’s Primary School for Special Purpose and children with Autism. It’s located 10 minutes south of Wollongong and is for […]

May 06
What to do in Wollongong with Toddlers. Illawarra’s Best Kids Activities 

Our Parents Guide Illawarra toddler guide, is written by a local mum. Here she shares great local insight on getting out and about with toddlers in the Illawarra. Discover the best things to do with toddler and young kids Wollongong wide. With our thanks to local mum Alyssa Vaartjes for her ‘best of Illawarra toddler […]

May 05
School Holiday Autism Inclusive Programs. Wollongong & Illawarra

Looking for autism-friendly & disability-friendly school holiday programs in Wollongong and the Illawarra? You’re not alone and you’ve come to the right place! Many local families are searching for NDIS school holiday programs, sensory-friendly school holidays Wollongong, and neurodivergent youth activities in Wollongong & Illawarra that genuinely support & nuture their child. Here at Parents […]

May 05
Autism, ADHD & ASD Diagnosis & Support for Kids. Wollongong & Illawarra

Parents Guide Illawarra is keen to raise awareness about Autism, ASD, ADHD and Neurodivergent support and expertise in the Wollongong. Whether you need to know what behavioural differences in children you should be concerned about – or how to get an Autism or ADHD Assessment and diagnosis in Wollongong, we have you covered. Plus ASD […]