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Conversation is Key: For parents of Year 5 and 6 students (14th June)

Conversation is Key is a 2 hour online parenting workshop which will help parents to have open and honest conversations with their Year 5/6 children about respect & consent in navigating relationships. This will be on Tuesday 14th June 2022, commencing at 6pm. You can learn critical parenting skills from the comfort of your home.
Love Bites Facilitator Training

The Family Co. are delighted offer this two-day intensive training for local Sutherland Shire professionals to deliver NAPCAN's Love Bites Respectful Relationship Education program - to be held on 13 & 14 July 2022. If you are a local professional working in the areas of youth, mental health, health, police, or social work, this is the training for you!
National Families Week 15-21 May 2022

Families are the bedrock of our communities. As the leading Family Support service in Southern Sydney, we are delighted to celebrate the uniqueness and strengths of all the families we work with. Join us this week for a #FocusOnFamily and engage with our socials for a chance to win a Family Fun Pack valued at $100 (T&Cs apply)
Recognising Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month during May

Domestic and Family Violence Awareness & Prevention Month is held each May to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected. In conjunction with the Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee, we are sharing the Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Information Booklet to help Shire residents know where to go to get help.

Pathway of Change: Domestic Violence Support Group (Term 2, 2022)

This free, 6 week education and support group is designed to provide a safe and nurturing space for women to understand the complexity of Domestic Violence and reduce the social isolation of their experience. Through the lived and shared experiences of women and their children, the group allows women to build on their strengths to keep themselves and their children safe.
The resilience of our BRIC team on display with online transition

What a week it's been! Today our "Building Resilience in Children" (BRIC) Team have been "practicing what they preach", showing incredible resilience themselves in quickly adapting their programs to online formats,. Today, they delivered their Healing Connections program via video conference, showing families that even when times are "extra" tough, support is still available.
Art Therapy for Women impacted by Domestic Violence

The Family Co. have a qualified Art Therapist on staff, who works with women impacted by domestic violence in regular sessions.
Love Bites

Love Bites is an extremely successful school based domestic and family violence, sexual assault and consent awareness education program, targeted at Year 10 students, which is run in local high schools by trained facilitators.
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Building Resilience in Children (BRIC)

Building Resilience in Children (BRIC) is a highly effective, trauma-informed, attachment parenting service designed to rebuild the relationship of the parent and child following domestic violence and trauma.
Pathway Of Change - Domestic Violence Support Group

Pathway of Change DV Support Group is a free, 6 week education and support group is designed to provide a safe and nurturing space for women to understand the complexity of Domestic Violence and reduce the social isolation of their experience.
Domestic Violence Caseworker

A domestic violence caseworker understands the intricacies of domestic and family violence and is well equipped to provide additional support to any woman who is impacted by domestic violence. They work 1 on 1 with women who have been impacted by domestic violence to provide short term crisis support, can assist with safety planning, access to safe housing, Centrelink and Victims Services supports amongst other needs.

About Us

We exist because all children and families should have a safe home, strong connections and opportunities to thrive in life.
Family Caseworker Program

Family Workers provide assistance to families who, for a variety of reasons, would benefit from additional support.
How to Refer

Help is easy to access. You can be referred by a health professional or another agency, or self-refer. Just call us on (02) 9528 2933 and tell us what you need help with.
Group Programs Schedule

Each term, we publish a calendar of events for programs we offer. This includes our Parenting Support Programs, Early Childhood and Educational Support Programs and Domestic Violence Support Programs.
Support for Parents & Families

We offer services that support and strengthen the capacity of families, build parenting skills, and promote safety for all family members.
Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to help us! We're a lean and specialised team, and while we don't allow volunteers in client facing capacities, we are very grateful to have volunteers who can assist with admin, marketing and events. If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you!
Southern Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

The Southern Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SSWDVCAS) provides information, advocacy and referrals for women and families attending Sutherland and Kogarah Local Courts for Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders.
Youth and Family Worker

The Youth & Family Worker provides a range of support, information and referrals which assist young people aged 12-18 years, their families and carers, in and environment that is non-judgemental, safe and friendly.
Building Resilience in Children (BRIC)

Building Resilience in Children (BRIC) is a highly effective, trauma-informed, attachment parenting service designed to rebuild the relationship of the parent and child following domestic violence and trauma.
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Healing from Domestic Violence Group - Term 2, 2022