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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,…


ASPIRE – An Illawarra Private School for Wollongong Children with Autism & Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability
Cedars Christian College have opened a small school called ASPIRE for students with an intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This new Illawarra School…


Moving to Wollongong & the Illawarra Region: What Families Need to Know


Best Beaches & Swimming Spots Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast
Let us short cut you to the best beaches for kids and families! As locals, we know the best beaches in Wollongong and the South…


Best Parks for Kids Outdoor Parties in Wollongong & Illawarra
Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love kids’ birthday parties. So, we’ve found the best outdoor party spots with playgrounds, shade, and picnic tables (and…


Best Family Day Trips from Wollongong & the Illawarra. Get Inspired!
Looking for amazing things to do with the kids around Wollongong, Illawarra and down the NSW South Coast? The weekend or school holidays arrive, the…


Late-Night Chemists/Pharmacies Open in Wollongong and Illawarra
Frantically Googling ‘Chemists Open near me?’ Here are Illawarra’s after hour Pharmacy’s… Because of course kids never seem to get quite as sick in the…


Best Parks & Activities for Big Kids & Teens across Wollongong & Illawarra
Discover playgrounds, outdoor spaces and activities that bring excitement and fun for older kids. Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we are your local guide to…


Top 10 things to do with kids in Wollongong & the Illawarra!
Are you craving some family fun bonding time? Parent’s Guide Illawarra short cut’s you to the top ten things for kids to do in Wollongong…


Where do Kids Eat FREE near me in Wollongong and the Illawarra?
It’s getting towards witching hour, the house is ruined, tempers are fraying and even worse, the fridge looks more bare than a newborn’s bottom. Fear…


10 BEST Playgrounds in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra areas
10 BEST Playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra The Illawarra and Shellharbour areas have an enormous variety of great playgrounds to explore. They are all…


8 Ways to Support Your Anxious Child and Build Connection in Your Family
Anxiety is rife in our youth and children. 12-18-year-olds are already an anxious age bracket. But children under twelve are also struggling with anxiety. COVID…