Children & Family Services

Comprehensive, family-centered support services that strengthen families, support carers, and promote the wellbeing of children and young people through evidence-based, culturally responsive practices.

Family-Centered Approach
Culturally Responsive
Strengths-Based
Carer support and assessment
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Carer Assessments

A structured process to evaluate whether a person (often foster carers, kinship carers, or respite carers) can safely and effectively care for a child at risk.

What it entails:

Background checks (police, working with children clearance)

Home environment assessment (safety, stability, suitability)

Interviews about parenting style, capacity, and motivation

Training in trauma-informed care and child protection standards

Purpose:

To ensure children are placed in safe, nurturing environments that meet their developmental and cultural needs.

Holistic carer wellbeing assessments

Identification of support needs and service gaps

Respite care planning and coordination

Carer capacity building and skill development

Connection to community resources and supports

Ongoing review and adjustment of support plans

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Family Support Programs

Services designed to strengthen families so children can remain safely at home and avoid removal into care.

What they entail:

Case management and home visits

Practical support (budgeting, housing, routines, food security)

Emotional support (counselling, parenting guidance, conflict resolution)

Linking families to community resources (health, education, employment)

Purpose:

To reduce risk factors (neglect, violence, substance misuse) and build protective factors so families can safely care for their children.

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Family support and togetherness
Parent and child learning together
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Parenting Workshops

Group or one-on-one sessions that build parenting skills, often tailored for families involved in child protection.

What they entail:

Teaching positive discipline and behaviour management

Trauma-informed approaches to children's emotional needs

Strengthening attachment and bonding

Cultural safety and respect for diverse parenting practices

Purpose:

To equip parents with practical tools to meet child protection standards and keep children safe at home.

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Child Development Assessments

Comprehensive developmental assessments that identify strengths, needs, and areas for support. Our assessments inform tailored intervention plans to support children's growth and development.

Developmental milestone assessments

Cognitive, social, and emotional development evaluation

Early identification of developmental delays

Tailored intervention and support recommendations

Family-centered assessment approach

Collaboration with educators and health professionals

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Child development and learning
Advocacy and education support
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Advocacy & Psychoeducation

Empowering families through education, advocacy, and support to navigate systems, understand their rights, and access services that meet their needs. We amplify family voices and promote informed decision-making.

Individual and systemic advocacy support

Education about rights, entitlements, and services

Support navigating health, education, and welfare systems

Psychoeducation about child development and wellbeing

Support with appeals, complaints, and dispute resolution

Building family capacity for self-advocacy

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