Category: School Aged
Discover the best things to do for teenagers in Wollongong & Illawarra, including parks, events and activities. Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we are your local guide to the best kids’ activities, events and places to go in Wollongong and Illawarra. As a local mum with three kids, I’ve shortcut you to the best, free, […]
Discover Illawarra’s best things to do with kids this weekend & month. Parents Guide Illawarra is the ultimate guide to kids and family fun. You can choose from family-friendly events, outdoor attractions, playgrounds, educational experiences, playcentres and school holiday activities. Read where to eat with kids, walk with kids, and swim with kids, Written by […]
The BEST free (and low-cost) things to do with kids near me and Illawarra wide. Discover budget family friendly fun in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. We can’t wait to show you our best kids friendly activities, attractions and places to explore. Written by local parents, Parents Guide Illawarra is your guide to free and low […]
Wollongong and the Illawarra offer remarkable school excursion venues, programs and sites. These inspire learning and breathe fresh air into the curriculum. There are great educational, cultural, and creative excursions options for preschools, primary and high schools. Planning school trips or excursions is a vital part of educating students. Find inspiration here to combine the […]
We are darn lucky to call the Illawarra home! With the beach on one side, escarpment (and its lookouts, bushwalks, flora and fauna) on the other and a plethora of great places to explore, kids in the Illawarra have the kind of childhood that’s not always possible in the big city. Here are 15 of […]
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 […]
We’ve rounded up 18 of the best, family & kid friendly bushwalks that Wollongong & Illawarra has to offer. Find the perfect nature walk for toddlers, ages 5-10years, teens and for those walking with prams. Parents Guide Illawarra helps you find the BEST things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Kiama. We think […]
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 […]
Fire Station Open Day is on Saturday May 9, 2026, 10am to 2pm. Visit your nearest Fire Station Open Day in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra! It’s an unmissable day of meeting our wonderful firefighters, plus exploring the trucks and specialist equipment. Everyone is welcome and it was our kids favourite experience for many years. […]
Dance Classes are awesome for kids! Learning to dance has so many physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits, especially in children. We have amazing dance classes for your toddler, child, or teen in Wollongong (plus adult dance classes). We’ve found award-winning dance schools with the most passionate and dedicated owners and teachers! From classical ballet […]