Kids on the Coast is Queensland’s longest-established regional parenting magazine, and the only free full-colour glossy publication of its size and quality in the market. Over the last seven years, Kids on the Coast has built an enviable reputation as the favourite family magazine of thousands of families, and hundreds of local and national advertising clients.

Popular regular sections, a great combination of both light-hearted and serious articles, and local up-to-date content means our magazine is not just a ‘throwaway’ like so many other free publications – our reader surveys have confirmed that most readers pass it on to family and friends to read, and like to keep previous issues for future reference.

Kids on the Coast is published by Things 4 Kids Pty Ltd, a Queensland company that is owned and run by local parents who understand the needs and wants of your target market. We are justifiably proud to be able to provide families with a means of gaining valuable information to help them along their parenting journey.

Why our readers KEEP ON READING

Each issue is entertaining and informative, packed full of ideas and information on things to do, places to go, parenting tips, thought-provoking articles, health and education info, and much more, including our events calendar and directory.

A typical issue of Kids on the Coast includes:

• What’s News - Interesting local and international news items relating to children and parenting
• Community News - covering worthwhile charity events and groups
• Competitions & Giveaways
• Check This Out! - A selection of the best new products for kids & parents
• Feature Articles - Covering the very latest information on a wide range of family-related topics
• The “P” Files - Advice on parenting issues such as development and managing behaviour
• Tales From Parentville - Humourous personal columns
• Babies on the Coast / Babies in Townsville - Devoted to new babies & expectant mothers
• Education - looks at hot topics affecting education/schooling
• Only Natural - Environmentally friendly & organic products & natural health
• Let’s Celebrate - Great ways to celebrate with your family
• Happy Holidays - The best places to holiday with kids
• Book, Movie & DVD reviews
• What’s On - Upcoming events, places to go for the family
• Directory- business listings and reference guide for every parent

Our readers love us…

“Where do I start when talking about Kids on the Coast. I am a mother of two, and moved to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane just over a year ago. Before we moved here, my mum used to collect copies of the magazine for me – it is filled with so much information! Great articles that are relevant to parents regardless of where they live, and others that are specific for the coast. The calendar is invaluable as a busy parent.” Peta, Sunshine Coast

“This magazine is fantastic. I now have to get copies for my kids so we can have one each. They are always wanting to enter the competitions and I don’t want mine cut up. I love the feature articles, recipes, health and natural health articles.“ Tina, Sunshine Coast

“As a new arrival to the Gold Coast, I was absolutely thrilled when I picked up a copy of your mag at the local shopping centre. I had been wondering where/how I could find out about things like playgroups and library story times and your magazine gives me that and much more! The calendar and community directory are absolutely fantastic and I love the helpful articles. Well done, and thank you so much!” E. Galo, Gold Coast

“Just a quick note to let you know I picked up one of your magazines at my child care centre and it was fantastic. I have read it from front to back. I haven’t seen this magazine before and I think you are doing a fantastic job.” Renee, Townsville
“I have every issue and can’t wait for each issue to come out. Can’t believe it’s free. I even enjoy reading the ads!” Kathy, Sunshine Coast

“This is the best parenting magazine I’ve read. I’ve just moved from Sydney where there is a multitude of magazines aimed at parents that don’t compare to the quality editorial and information. The magazine is easy to read, glossy, colourful, well laid out. Congratulations!” Suzanne, Sunshine Coast

“We are always looking for things to do with our seven-year-old daughter, and your magazine is a great source of ideas as well as interesting articles.” A. Priem, Gold Coast

“Kids on the Coast are doing a great job. It’s a fantastic local mag, which is very much needed on the coast. I read it cover to cover every issue and I keep it to refer back to articles and advertisers.” Cassandra, Sunshine Coast

“I picked up a Townsville edition of Kids on the  Coast magazine at my son’s daycare centre. I just thought I would let you know I love it ! It is great to read about events and websites for kids in our region, as well as informative articles. I am a voluntary magazine editor for a statewide adoption group; IAFQ (International Adoptive Families of Queensland Inc) We have many events held throughout the state all year round and this will be a great magazine to place our events in. I can’t wait for the next Townsville edition.” Rianne, Townsville

“Firstly I wanted to say that your magazine is WONDERFUL! It is great to have a local magazine for the parents of the sunshine coast that includes great articles as well as a list of local events.” Rachael, Sunshine Coast

...and so do our advertisers!

“Opening a brand new theme park in a market with many competitors was always going to be a big job. Kids on the Coast was an automatic inclusion in our marketing mix. Kids on the Coast talks directly to our target market and enables us to further engage with them through promotional activity. It is a very successful vehicle for us and we will continue to use them. It is the best way to talk to mums and dads, without all the fuss!” WhiteWater World/Dreamworld, Gold Coast

“Kids on the Coast has been a great advertising tool for us. We have guests using our vouchers daily and numerous phone enquiries. A very popular and worthwhile publication, with a friendly and helpful team. We look forward to working with them regularly. Well done!” Aussie World, Sunshine Coast

“When our company was researching parenting publications in Queensland, what appealed to us most about Kids on the Coast was the quality of the free magazine in both content and presentation. It certainly hasn’t disappointed! Since commencing regular advertising with Kids on the Coast only nine months ago, we have been contacted by hundreds of parents who may otherwise never have had the opportunity to access our learning programmes.” Claire Corbitt (B.Sc Occupational Therapy, Managing Director, Sonic Learning

“I have been advertising with Kids on the Coast from when I initially started out as Kiddies Cakes 4 years ago. I have found Kids on the Coast to be an awesome marketing tool for my business. The staff are extremely supportive with any changes or suggestions that I have. I would recommend anyone to use Kids on the Coast as an advertising tool.” Suzie, The Cupcake Teahouse, Sunshine Coast

“I am excited to be a part of the Kids on the Coast Magazine! For me it has a beautiful value system in that it is all about ‘connecting families with their community’. I love that the articles support the mental, spiritual and physical health and well-being of children and their families, and that it provides a wholesome range of the services and resources available to us.” Kerry Spina, Kids in Harmony, Townsville

“We opened [our store] Think Kids in February and as parents and readers of Kids on the Coast we realised that this was the perfect magazine to promote our new venture. Our initial ads have produced a fantastic response and we hope that this is the start of a long and fruitful association.” Brian and Nicky Condon, Think Kids, Sunshine Coast

“As a new advertiser I experienced excellent service with Kids on the Coast. I was so happy with their artwork, that I had my graphic artist model other Jam Berry advertisements from the artwork created by Kids on the Coast. I also recieved a greater return on investment than from other dominant puclications in Sydney and Melbourne. Thank you so much!” Jamberry. www.jamberry.com.au