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.
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.
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
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
Services designed to strengthen families so children can remain safely at home and avoid removal into care.
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)
To reduce risk factors (neglect, violence, substance misuse) and build protective factors so families can safely care for their children.
Group or one-on-one sessions that build parenting skills, often tailored for families involved in child protection.
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
To equip parents with practical tools to meet child protection standards and keep children safe at home.
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
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