r/wollongong • • 13h ago

Does anyone know what this is about?

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Quite concerning, I am a thirroul local and wondering if anyone knows anything about this?


r/wollongong • • 14h ago

Discount Cat Desexing

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Hi everyone, just wanted to share a resource that may help if you have a female kitten or cat that needs to be desexed.

Friends For Life Rescue is offering $50 cat desexing!

If you have a female cat or kitten that isn’t yet desexed, please send them a message on Facebook and check out the original post for all Terms and Conditions: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FrR3Eh9UB/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Desexing your pet is so incredibly important for their health and wellbeing. Female kittens can become pregnant at just 16 weeks old, so please don’t wait. Book them in!

If you aren’t eligible for this service through Friends For Life, check out the National Desexing Network for discounted desexing (https://ndn.org.au/) and search for your closest participating vet.

The Animal Welfare League also offers desexing vouchers. Just google AWL and your suburb to find your closest branch!


r/wollongong • • 20h ago

Best mode of transport to the Airport

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What is the best way for an airport drop-off? I'm travelling in Febuary, departure from WSI but arrival at SYD. That rules out parking at the airport. We are a family of 4, including a toddler. Public transport is a nightmare with 2 kids and luggage.

How do you usually reach the airport? Uber? Taxi? Any other service? How much does it cost?


r/wollongong • • 22h ago

Council plant sale- anyone been?

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Wollongong councils native plant sale is on tomorrow. Wondering if anyone’s been, what variety of plants there are and what the prices are like. Cheers fam


r/wollongong • • 22h ago

Cheating bastards

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r/wollongong • • 1d ago

UOWD → UOW Australia transfer: what do you wish you’d known before moving?

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Hi everyone! I’m currently at UOWD doing a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), started late 2025, and I’m thinking about transferring to UOW Wollongong after Year 1.

For anyone who’s made the move from UOWD (or another offshore campus) to UOW Australia, what do you wish you’d known before transferring?

A few things I’m especially curious about:

Process: How long did the credit transfer and offer take? Any issues with session timing (trimesters vs Autumn/Spring)?

Visa: How long did your student visa take, and any tips to avoid delays?

Costs: What did you actually spend per month on rent, food and transport compared to what you expected?

Accommodation: UOW housing vs private rental, and what would you pick again?

Part-time jobs: How easy was it to find work in Wollongong?

Social life: How long did it take to settle in and make friends, coming from Dubai?

Accounting/ACCA: Anyone continue ACCA after transferring, or switch to CPA Australia?

After graduating: Did you stay in Australia (485 visa / PR), and was the transfer worth it for your career?

Would you do it again? Any honest advice, good or bad, is really appreciated. Thanks!


r/wollongong • • 1d ago

Young Street Medical ADHD Diagnosis?

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I am curious to know if anyone has undergone an ADHD assessement with Christina Gray at Young Street Medical? I have been looking at psychiatrists, but this appears to be a more accessible route. Obviously ADHD GPs are a really new thing, so I would love to hear anyone's experience :)

I think my main concern is that in the case that ADHD is not the correct diagnosis, that a GP may not have the correct training to be able to suggest possible alternatives. But also I am just curious to know what the vibe is at YSM.

Tl;dr: looking for reviews on Dr Christina Gray/YSM


r/wollongong • • 1d ago

New train timetable -Nov 15

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r/wollongong • • 1d ago

Looking to get back into the workforce (just a little side job type thing) with someone who’s ‘recovering’ agoraphobia

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I’m looking for a bit of an opportunity to get back into work and would really appreciate any suggestions or leads. Ideally in Shellharbour area.

I’ve lived with agoraphobia for the past 5 years, and while it’s been a long road, I’m finally starting to get out of the house more and more and I really want to keep pushing myself and get my life back.

I’d love a chance to get into something like a local corner shop, small convenience store, tobacconist or something similar. Ideally, somewhere that isn’t too overstimulating to start with, where I can build my confidence back up, get into a routine and work my way up from there.

I’m happy to use public transport and I’m not expecting anything to be handed to me. I’d just really appreciate someone giving me a shot. Even 1 or 2 days a week to begin with would be amazing.

I have previous customer service experience and I’m willing to learn. I know getting back into the workforce after being out of it for a while can be difficult, but I’m genuinely motivated and ready to give it a go.

I’ve made this post anonymously for privacy reasons, but I’m more than happy to message or have a phone call with anyone who might have an opportunity or some advice.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. It would honestly mean a lot.


r/wollongong • • 1d ago

Are there any original purchasers still in contracts with this development on Young Street? (Formerly 'The Wonder')

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Does anyone know if there are any original buyers (who had contracts before the development got into trouble) still remaining or if the original buyers had the opportunity to get their money back at some point?


r/wollongong • • 1d ago

Week 3 of dog poo deals. They literally did the cheap crack gimmick 😩

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r/wollongong • • 1d ago

An unhappy attendee?

7 Upvotes

What on earth is going at the court?? Cops everywhere, whome block is blocked off to traffic and more police arriving..


r/wollongong • • 2d ago

Computer shop recommendations

1 Upvotes

G’day fellow Gong rats,

I have a 2015 Macbook Pro that needs a battery replaced, but I’d also like to potentially upgrade the ram so that I could do a bit of video editing without it taking a lifetime to render and also use slightly better programs.

I guess I’m just looking for recommendations for local shops that are trustworthy and capable. Cheers 🤙


r/wollongong • • 2d ago

Moving to Wollongong

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Hi! I am a 21yr old girl who just got my first nursing job in wollongong. I live in NZ and i just want to know what the vibe is like for young people there. Are people friendly or clicky, would you reccomend the city for someone my age. If any nurses are reading this I would also loveeee to know more about what the healthcare system is like there


r/wollongong • • 2d ago

Pilates Classes for Queer People

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Hello! I live in the Wollongong area and really want to start doing reformer pilates. I need some recs for queer friendly studios, i dont care if i am the only male in the class i just more want a space that'll be welcoming and non judgemental of different bodies😊 If they run classes at 3.30pm that is a bonus too.


r/wollongong • • 2d ago

Colonoscopy advice

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Hi so the doc says I need a colonoscopy but I’m low risk. Put me on public list but not sure how long I’d have to wait. I could go private but not sure how much out of pocket it might cost?


r/wollongong • • 3d ago

Looking for recommendations on curtain installation

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Feeling quite boiled today from the sun coming through the windows and hoping some thermal curtains will help. Please share if you have a recco on good quality/affordable service!


r/wollongong • • 3d ago

Too many cops roaming around today?

14 Upvotes

Does anyone know why so many cops in town. I went from uni to fairy meadow and back and spotted about 15 cops cars and 3 highway patrol


r/wollongong • • 3d ago

Leather Engraver

2 Upvotes

Hello, just wondering where in the Illawarra I can get something leather engraved?


r/wollongong • • 3d ago

Fuck this building in particular

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212 Upvotes

I'm sure my vision will come back eventually 🤣


r/wollongong • • 3d ago

Where to park near CBD?

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I’m starting a new job on Burrelli Street near the Woolies. Is there any walkable areas with free parking nearby, or just affordable paid parking for typical work hours?


r/wollongong • • 4d ago

Anyone sober here?

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r/wollongong • • 4d ago

Charity Clothes Bins around Wollongong?

8 Upvotes

Does anybody know where there are charity clothes bins around Wollongong and surrounding suburbs? Happy to drive to get to one! TIA


r/wollongong • • 5d ago

Why is it so hard to make new friends?

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I'm 21F and I'm finding it so hard to make new friends or even fit into a group of friends that have already established for years. And ik this might not seem relevant but also as a plus size if feel like it's even harder as everyone seems to judge you before they even try and be friend you.

I just wanna find a group of people to hang with, why is that so hard.


r/wollongong • • 5d ago

M Teach (Primary): take my UOW offer and move to Wollongong, or stay in Sydney for UTS/UNSW/USYD?

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