Family Support
Family Support Program
We provide practical and emotional support to families and individuals in our community who are experiencing difficulties.
We have a range of programs available including:
- Older, Wiser, Stronger – Men’s Behaviour Change Program
- Building Futures Together – Individuals and Families in this program require direct referral from the Department of Child Safety
- Family Support Worker – Circle of Security and Triple P Parenting Programs
- Community Connect Worker – for when you are sure where to go or who to turn to to get the support you need
Aim of the Program:
To provide practical and emotional support to families in our community who are experiencing difficulties. The Family Support Program focuses on developing family strengths and increasing opportunities for improved individual and family goals. All parents need support and information at different times, for different reasons. Seeking out and using support is a vital part of parenting…
What does the Family Support Worker do?
- Listen and talk through options and possible solutions to family or personal problems;
- Offer ideas about handling stress and ways to learn to relax;
- Share ideas and skills about Child Behaviour and child development, parenting & home management issues;
- Assist families to link into other support groups and community resources where appropriate;
- Develop special caring relationships with family members based on trust.
If you’re interested and would like some more information in regards to our Family Support Service, please click on the button below and our team will be in contact with you.
Building Futures Together
The purpose of Building Futures Together is to increase access to family intervention services for families of children and young people under the age of 18 years subject to ongoing child protection statutory intervention where the child or young person is living in an out-of-home placement or in the family home. Individuals and families involved in this program require direct referral from the Department of Child Safety.
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