Family Support

Our Family Support services are designed to help families feel supported, empowered, and connected. While our team works in different areas to meet a range of needs, you don’t need to worry about which team you fit into, we are here to listen, provide options, and help your family in the ways that matter most to you. We provide support across three key areas listed below.
Family Support

Community & Family Support (CAFS)

The CAFS team supports Aboriginal families at every stage, from new and young parents to families raising older children. We work alongside you to build confidence, strengthen parenting skills and family connections, and provide practical support that responds to your family’s individual needs.

Services include:

  • Guidance and access to early childhood and antenatal services
  • Individual support to build parenting skills and confidence
  • Advocacy and referrals to health, education, or housing services
  • Connections to groups, workshops, and activities focused on wellbeing, learning, and self-esteem
  • Support to set achievable goals and work toward them step by step

Accessing this service

Families can self-refer by contacting our CAFS team, or may be referred by other services. We’ll listen to your needs and connect you to the right support.

Family Connect & Support (FCS)

The Family Connect & Support Program provides early support for families facing challenges that don’t meet the threshold for statutory intervention. We work with families to build confidence, strengthen skills, and access support before situations become more serious. We welcome families from all cultures, backgrounds and communities.

Services include:

  • Early, practical support tailored to your family’s unique needs
  • Guidance to navigate services and connect with the right programs
  • Strength-based support to enhance confidence, skills, and family wellbeing
  • Connection to broader support networks to help families manage challenges

Accessing this service

Families can self-refer or be referred by another service. Our team provides a welcoming, supportive entry point into our programs and helps families access the right support for their situation.

Family Preservation (FP)

Our Family Preservation team helps Aboriginal children, young people, and their families stay together and feel supported. We work alongside families to create safe and nurturing environments, supporting the wellbeing and happiness of children.

Services include:

  • Personalised Family Action Plans to address your family’s unique needs and goals
  • Assistance accessing childcare, healthcare, education, and other essential services
  • Opportunities to engage in cultural activities to strengthen connection and identity
  • Practical support such as transportation assistance
  • Mentoring, parenting programs, and guidance during challenging times
  • Goal-setting support to help families achieve their personal and parenting objectives

Accessing this service

Another agency will refer your case to our Family Preservation team.
Our team will work with you to understand your needs and provide the right support.

Supporting Wreck Bay Families

Our Family Preservation team also provides dedicated support to Aboriginal children, young people and families in the Wreck Bay community. We work alongside families to build on their strengths, work towards their goals and strengthen connections with community and support networks.

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