Callala Bay

Callala Bay Family

From learning to sail on Callala Bay to holiday activities, early learning and specialist family care nearby, you can find practical options for different ages and stages. Check the location and access details carefully, as several regional services are based in Nowra or elsewhere in the Shoalhaven.

⛵ Play, recreation and school holidays

Callala Junior Sailing School Inc.

This local, volunteer-run program teaches children aged 7–14 to sail. Seasonal sessions operate from the boatshed near the Callala Bay boat ramp, with boats, safety equipment and trainers supplied. Children must be comfortable in the water, and an adult is expected to attend each week. Confirm current dates and places directly.

Callala Bay Progress Hall

Families can use a fully fenced playground and hire the Council-managed hall or tennis court separately. Located at 73 Boorawine Terrace, the venue also has an accessible toilet, kitchen and meeting spaces suitable for recreation, community groups and family gatherings.

School Holiday Programs — Shoalhaven Libraries

Sanctuary Point Library, along with the Nowra and Ulladulla branches, offers school-holiday activities for children aged 5–12. Details are published shortly before each holiday period, so review the library’s events information for activities and bookings.

🌱 Early learning and connection

HIPPY Nowra — Family Services Australia

Shoalhaven families can access this free, two-year home-based early learning and parenting program for children aged 3 and 4 before school. Trained tutors support families to use play-based activity packs and storybooks, with invitations to group gatherings. Essential criteria include living in the Shoalhaven LGA and having a child who turns 3 before 31 July; priority-of-access considerations also apply.

Gudjaga Waradba Playgroup — Waminda

Held during school terms at the UOW Shoalhaven Campus, this culturally focused playgroup welcomes Aboriginal women and mothers of Aboriginal children aged 0–5. Families can join art and craft, music, outdoor play and walks on Country, with morning tea provided. Transport may be requested within the Nowra area; Callala Bay families should ask Waminda about suitable travel arrangements.

❤ Parenting, health and development

Child Youth and Family Support — Family Services Australia

Families with children aged 0–17 can self-refer for early support across the Shoalhaven. Family Support Workers assist with parenting skills, routines, childcare access, assessment and planning, basic counselling, and links to specialist services. Nowra appointments are available Monday to Friday by arrangement.

Child and Family Centre — Nowra

Families with new babies and children up to age 5 can access free child and family health nursing. Services include Blue Book checks, development and feeding information, breastfeeding support, parenting guidance and emotional wellbeing support. The centre at 5–7 Lawrence Avenue, Nowra, has disabled access and parking.

Child and Family Allied Health Services — Nowra

Public pathways include audiology, psychology and speech pathology at Nowra Community Health Centre, plus occupational therapy and physiotherapy for children aged 0–18 at Nowra Family Care Centre. Parents, carers, educators and health professionals may refer, although audiology requires a GP referral. The service is not an NDIS provider.

📌 Before you attend

• Check age limits and eligibility before enrolling or travelling.
• Ask whether bookings, referrals, waiting lists or adult supervision apply.
• Confirm current session dates, availability and any costs directly.
• Discuss accessibility, transport and individual support needs in advance.

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