Parents / Caregivers
About Our Family Support Programs
Our family support programs are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children, young people, and their families. We offer a range of services focused on support, early intervention, and prevention.
Our Family and Relationship Program
Our Family Support Service delivers early intervention and prevention services for families and children at risk. This includes:
- Families facing potential breakdown
- Children vulnerable to abuse or neglect
- Families experiencing disadvantage or vulnerability
Key components of these supports include:
- Referral and support
- Education and skills training
- Counseling and dispute resolution
- Community outreach, capacity building, and development
These supports and services are designed to assist families navigating transitions, such as separation or the introduction of new family members. Participants may include:
- Individuals
- Children and young people
- Couples
- Kinship carers, including grandparents and extended family members with caregiving responsibilities
Our Children and Parenting Support Services and Programs
This program caters to the diverse needs of all families, providing support to children from birth to 12 years, and up to 18 years if necessary.
Our focus is on:
- Early intervention and prevention services to enhance children's development and well-being
- Supportive care (where parents or caregivers are present) and early learning
- Support for those in parenting or caregiving roles
Our goal is to prepare all children for learning and life.
Service Delivery
We deliver our services in community settings, both face-to-face and online, tailored to individual needs or in small groups.
Services offered may include:
- Community and supported playgroups
- School readiness programs
- Parenting courses and home visits
- Counseling and support
- After-school care, mobile services, and peer support groups
- Prevention and early intervention support for families and children impacted by substance misuse
Each participant is empowered to make informed choices through a person-centered approach, ensuring they have a tailored approach with achievable goals. We provide structure, planning, and goal-setting tools to facilitate a coordinated and collaborative approach, enabling participants to thrive and succeed.