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

Category: School Aged

May 18
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 […]

May 18
Best Family Friendly Bushwalks in the Illawarra. Local Walks That Kids Love…

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 […]

May 08
ASPIRE – An Illawarra Private School for Wollongong Children with Autism & Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability

Looking for Wollongong Schools for Autism, where your neuro diverse child can thrive? ASPIRE is a dedicated Illawarra School for students with an intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis (ASD). ASPIRE is Cedars Christian College’s Primary School for Special Purpose and children with Autism. It’s located 10 minutes south of Wollongong and is for […]

Apr 28
Fire Station Open Day – Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra

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 local firefighters: expect live demonstrations, a close-up look at the trucks and gear, and the chance to meet your local crews […]

Apr 09
Best School Excursions in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra

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 […]

Mar 01
Top 12 Toy Shops in Wollongong Shellharbour and Illawarra

At Parents Guide Illawarra, we have researched the best toy stores around. The following is a list of our favourites in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Nowra areas. We hope you get to experience some of these awesome stores in person! They’re great for a rainy day out, or to explore for birthday gifts. Why not […]

Feb 19
Find the Best Dentist for Kids in Wollongong & Shellharbour.

Searching for the best dentist for kids in Wollongong, an affordable dentist near me, or the best family dentist in Illawarra? We can help your child’s first dentist appointment to be calm and positive one. Plus, you maybe eligible to get free dentist checks for your kids. Taking care of children’s teeth is crucial for […]

Feb 17
Best Beaches & Swimming Spots Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast

Let us short cut you to the best beaches for kids and families in Wollongong and the South Coast of NSW. We are so very blessed to be spoilt in the Illawarra and South Coast with a smorgasboard of beautiful coastline, rock pools and stunning beaches. Seriously, where else can you say you live amongst […]

Feb 16
Becoming a Foster Carer: Illawarra & NSW Guide

Wondering about becoming a foster carer in the Illawarra or greater NSW? If you’re looking into the different types of foster care and for the best foster care agency to choose, read on. Our Illawarra & Wollongong region has a strong need for more foster carers. So we thank you for considering fostering and how you can […]

Feb 16
The Ultimate Guide to Wollongong’s Stuart Park Playground and Lagoon

Welcome to Stuart Park, one of Wollongong’s best playgrounds and parks by the beach. It has incredible play equipment, is accessible for wheelchairs, is great for bikes and offers a lagoon to paddle and swim. Plus Stuart Park has toilets, cafe’s, shady spots and free bbqs. Here’s our comprehensive review of the award-winning / all […]