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Australian Museums with Free Online Resources for Kids

Discover free online resources from Australia’s top museums, galleries and cultural institutions. Perfect for school assignments, homework help and curious kids of all ages.

10 Easy Vegetables to Grow with Kids (and Save on Your Grocery Bill)

Save money on your grocery bill and start growing food. Here in Australia, we are blessed with a great climate for growing herbs and vegetables.

Why You Should Try Geocaching With Your Kids

Got a smartphone? Try geocaching with kids. It involves using your phone and an app to navigate to a set of GPS coordinates to find a geocache hidden at the location.

How to Make Playdough at Home (Easy, No Cook & Cream of Tartar Free)

Three easy homemade playdough recipes for families, classic cooked, no cook and cream of tartar free, plus tips on scenting, storing and troubleshooting.

How to Choose Child Care in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter

Practical tips for finding and choosing child care in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, including waitlists, family day care, nannies and CCS costs.

Nesca Park: Enjoy this Inner-City Playground and Parkland

A modern playground surrounded by BBQ facilities and covered picnic tables and lots of parkland makes it a fun place to visit for families.

Pelican Foreshore Park: A Great Playground & Swimming Spot

If your family feels like a play in a playground and a swim at a gentle lakeside beach on Lake Macquarie, visit Pelican Park. It features a fully fenced playground with play equipment catering to a range of ages.

How to Record Your Family History: Easy Ideas for Parents and Grandparents

Take the time to record your family history. Here’s some easy ideas to capture your family’s stories, memories and photos

Visit Wallsend Active Hub in Federal Park For a Fun Family Day Out

Wallsend Active Hub is now open at Federal Park. As well as a playspace, it has a pump track, climbing wall and multi-sport courts

The Laneway Park: Cute Little Playground in Adamstown

This cute little neighborhood park has play equipment and a covered picnic shelter and is perfect for those with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Rathmines Park: Enjoy this Plane-Themed Playground With Lake Views

Take your kids for a play at Rathmines Park. Former home of the RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Base, it features plane-themed play equipment and a great view of the lake.

Connolly Park: Harbourside Playground in Carrington

If you’re looking for a small playground in Carrington, visit Connolly Park playground next to the tennis courts. It’s a cute little playground that’s perfect for a play and a picnic.