School Aged


Best Holiday Parks for Kids and Families – South Coast NSW
FUN Holiday and Caravan Parks in NSW that Kids LOVE Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love the Illawarra and raising our kids here. We…


Kid’s Disability Support Programs Illawarra and Shellharbour. How KidsWish can help…
Free Kids Programs for all abilities and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love sharing support for local families. Especially for…


What to do in Wollongong in the rain. Your wet, cold weather guide to the Illawarra
What to do with Kids in Wollongong (when it’s COLD!) Facing the Illawarra winds and rain is no easy feat for parents with young kids.…


Is Your House Too Small For Your Growing Family?
Wollongong Custom Home Builder Shares Best Ways To Create More Space In Your Home Grand Pacific Homes are a highly experienced Wollongong based building company.…


8 of the best, family friendly bushwalks in the Illawarra
While the beach is ALWAYS a good idea, sometimes you fancy a change. We are super, duper fortunate here in the Illawarra to be spoilt…


Beautiful and free ways for families to enjoy the cooler weather in the Illawarra
There are so many creative, wonderful ways for families to enjoy Autumn and Winter across the Illawarra! Parents Guide Illawarra have collated free and cost…


A parent’s guide to saving money
Getting our dollar to stretch further is a must – especially after so much uncertainty and rising prices. As a parent, how can we save…


Feeding the family on a budget, healthy nutritious options for Illawarra locals
Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we know the struggle of nutritious meals on a budget. We picked the brains of our Wollongong Children’s Naturopath and…


What Happens When Separated Parents Disagree on Children’s Vaccines?
In the age of COVID-19, vaccinations have become a hot topic of conversation. It is therefore important that parents understand their position with respect to…


Register for your 2022 Active Kids Vouchers and Creative Kids Vouchers now!
The new year has been off to a somewhat tricky start for most families in the Illawarra, with the school holidays not turning out quite…


Getting Back to School in the Illawarra for 2022
The past few weeks have contributed to one of the more strained school holiday periods we have ever seen. Even though we are free and…