Pre-Schoolers
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After School & Holiday Care Hub for Children with Disability. Now Open in Wollongong
Good news for Illawarra families and carers of children with disabilities. There’s an inclusive, fully-accessible Wollongong Activity Hub offering dedicated care to school aged kids…
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Kids’ Vision Problems & Screen Use. What Parents Need To Know. Bulk Billed Eye Tests Wollongong
Is screen use damaging your child’s eyes and vision? When should you get your kids’ eyes tested? Where do you get kids Bulk Billing eye…
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Best Toddler-friendly Playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra
There are so many amazing parks and playgrounds in our beautiful part of the world! Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we have searched for the…
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Restaurants with Play Areas & Playgrounds. Wollongong & Illawarra’s Best Kid-Friendly Dining
Dining out with the family and young kids can be enjoyable, we promise. Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we have researched the best family-friendly restaurants…
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What to do with Kids in Autumn. Enjoy the cooler weather in the Illawarra
There are so many creative, wonderful ways for families to enjoy Autumn and Winter across Wollongong and the Illawarra! Parents Guide Illawarra have collated free…
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Best Family Holiday Options & Kids Fun on the NSW South Coast
The Illawarra has so many beautiful, family-friendly places on our doorstep. We don’t have to travel long distances to find some incredible family friendly destinations.…
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Best Skateparks for Kids/Teens in Wollongong and Illawarra
Here in the Illawarra we are blessed with some pretty choice skateparks up and down the coast. Every park is FREE and each offers different…
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Best Fenced and Gated Playgrounds in the Illawarra and Wollongong
Discover enclosed playgrounds and gated parks in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Read on for perfect outside play places for toddlers or runners. We’ve got your…
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Best Holiday Parks for Kids and Families – South Coast NSW
Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love the Illawarra and raising our kids here. We also LOVE easy access to holiday paradise. The South Coast…
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Back to School Anxiety. 3 Things that Help
If you’re a parent or a carer of a child with back-to-school anxiety, you are not alone! Here are three things that help children cope…
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3 Ways Illawarra Households save on Energy Bills
Smart Energy Solutions for Busy Families: Save Money, Save The Planet With inflation nipping at our hip pockets and energy bills set to rise, we…
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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,…