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

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Nov 25
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 […]

Nov 10
Best Sheltered Beaches & Swimming Spots in Wollongong & Illawarra on Windy Days

Looking for the best sheltered places to swim in Wollongong and the Illawarra when it’s windy? We’ve got you covered. No one likes being blasted with sand, kids and adults alike! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra (the local authority on best things to do with kids!), we’ve pulled together the top sheltered beaches and swim […]

Oct 13
Give Your Child the Gift of a Beautiful Smile: Expert Orthodontist Dr. Kamal Ahmed Shares Valuable Advice 

Parents Guide Illawarra recently had the opportunity to sit down with Wollongong Orthodontist, Dr. Kamal Ahmed from South Coast Orthodontics, to interview him and ask him some important questions about kids teeth. Parents often worry if and when their child needs braces, so we asked the expert. Dr. Kamal’s accomplishments are truly impressive. He completed […]

Oct 02
Best Inclusive Playgrounds in Wollongong & Illawarra

Looking for the best all-inclusive playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Welcome! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama — and that includes helping every child play. We’ve partnered with the brilliant team at Play Illawarra to bring you this list of inclusive […]

Sep 21
Best Illawarra Suburbs for Families

Living in Wollongong and the surrounding suburbs is like living in paradise; there are many suburbs with pros and cons. Here at Parents’ Guide Illawarra, we have chosen fifteen of the best suburbs for families to consider. We look at amenities, schools, a sense of community and all the important things you need to look […]

Sep 04
10 Family Friendly Cycle Rides in Wollongong. Best Bike Tracks in the Illawarra.

The Wollongong and Illawarra region is full of fun and scenic family-friendly bike rides for all ages and abilities. From kids learning to ride bikes to those after more of a challenge, Wollongong bike paths have it all. Our Illawarra kid-friendly bikes paths below include paved, shared and mountain bike trails. So, put air in […]

Sep 03
ASPIRE – An Illawarra Private School for Wollongong Children with Autism & Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability

Cedars Christian College have a small school called ASPIRE for students with an intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This new Illawarra School for Special Purpose is just 10 minutes south of Wollongong, retains strong integration into the Cedars’ mainstream school and community, all whilst allowing maximum support for its neuro-diverse students. ASPIRE is […]

Aug 31
Best Skate Parks for Kids/Teens in Wollongong and Illawarra

Here in the Illawarra we are blessed with some pretty choice skate parks up and down the coast. Every park is FREE and each offers different levels of challenge to inspire our kids and teens. Got to be one of the best ways to let them be free from screens (without any drama!) Skate parks […]

Aug 27
Kid’s Disability Support Programs Illawarra and Shellharbour. How KidsWish can help…

Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love sharing support for local families. Especially for those living with children’s disability and illness. Because it can be lonely, expensive and tough trying to attend mainstream programs, classes and events. Let us shortcut you to some incredible programs and an inclusive community. So, hello KidsWish! KidsWish are a […]

Aug 19
Illawarra Playgrounds with Cafes: Wollongong Parks & Coffee Guide!

Looking for Playgrounds or Parks with cafes near me? Outdoor play is essential for kids’ wellbeing and development. And parenting is easier with coffee! Enjoy an Illawarra family outing to a new park and cafe. Parents Guide Illawarra (best things to do with kids in Wollongong) have teamed up with Play Illawarra (inspiring play for […]