Solar Neighbourhoods: Solar and Batteries Made Simple for Local Families
Thinking about solar or a battery for your home? Solar Neighbourhoods makes it easy and affordable with council-backed support in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland.
City of Newcastle Parks & Playgrounds: How Our Favourite Spaces are Planned and Maintained
At Newy with Kids, we’re all about helping families discover great play spaces and so we jumped at the opportunity to do a deep dive about local parks and playgrounds with City of Newcastle.
City of Newcastle Lifeguards: Year-Round Water Safety On & Off the Beach
Newcastle lifeguards are on duty year-round, patrolling beaches and ocean baths, keeping swimmers safe, and delivering vital water safety education.
Find Urgent Care Clinics & After Hours Chemist in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Need after hours urgent care or an after hours chemist in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens? We’ve compiled information for free bulk … Read Article
Moving to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Region? Here’s our Family Guide + Tips
Are you thinking of moving to Newcastle or already moved. Welcome to the Newcastle region. It’s a great place to raise babies and kids. Whether you’re moving from Sydney, from interstate or from overseas, here’s some tips to help you and your family settle in.
Family Emergency Kit: How to Be Prepared for Natural Disasters
Is your family prepared for the unexpected such as a bushfire, flooding or East Coast Low? Here are tips on how you can prepare including creating a Family Emergency Kit.
Victoria School Term Dates & Public Holidays (2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030)
Trying to plan future school holidays or long weekends away? Here’s a list of Victorian school terms dates for public schools as well as public holidays in Victoria.
NSW Public Holidays & School Holidays {2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030}
Trying to plan future school holidays or long weekends away? Here’s a list of NSW school terms dates for public schools as well as NSW public holidays.
Family Activities for Those with Sensory Needs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
If you or your child have sensory needs you might want to consider one of these sensory-friendly activities. Some venues offer respite areas for visitors with sensory needs while others hold special events. There’s also information on some sensory-friendly activities you can do at home.
Donate Your Gently Used Kids Gear to We Care Connect
If your kids have outgrown clothing, shoes and toys and they’re still in good condition, donate it to We Care Connect.
Newcastle & Two Degrees of Separation
It’s my opinion that here in the Newcastle region, there’s only two degrees of separation between anyone living here.
Kids & Head Lice: Preventing & Treating the Nit Nightmare
It’s a rite of passage for kids to pick up nits at school or childcare. Nit comb, conditioner and a beverage! Here’s what you need to prevent & treat a head lice infestation in your family.
Queensland School Term Dates & Public Holidays {2025, 2026, 2027, 2028}
Trying to plan future school holidays or long weekends away? Here’s a list of Queensland school terms dates for public schools as well as QLD public holidays.
Newcastle Weather: Plan Your Day, Weekend or Week With a Forecast
Check the Newcastle weather report for an accurate forecast of the day, week & upcoming weekend temperatures. Find out what temperatures to expect in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter region now.