Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

Find a range of local support services including accommodation, counselling, financial support, court support, legal advice and referrals to government and non-government organisations.

1800 938 227

https://www.wdvcasnsw.org.au

Legal Aid NSW funds 29 Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services through the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program (WDVCAP).

Sutherland Shire Family Services provides auspice for SSWDVCAS and is the Court Advocacy Service for Sutherland Shire and St. George regions in Sydney. 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.

Latest

Mums and Bubs Yoga Term 2 (2024) *Open to Sutherland Shire Residents Only

Build Strength, reduce stress and meet new people while engaging with your bub in this Yoga class for Mums and Bubs, held at Jannali on Monday mornings. The cost for the term (8 classes) is $80.
Tuning into Teens Abridged - Commencing 7 May 2024 *SUTHERLAND SHIRE RESIDENTS ONLY

The Family Co. is offering an abridged version of the popular Tuning in to Teens program. This 4-week parent education workshop series helps parents of tweens/teens aged 10-18 years reduce conflict, increase communication, and recognise, understand and respond to their teenager's emotions as well as their own. The group starts on Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 6-8pm and will be held at The Family Co. in Jannali. Please note this program is for SUTHERLAND SHIRE RESIDENTS ONLY
Circle of Security for First Nations Families

The Circle of Security Parenting program is an 7 week parenting course, offered FREE by The Family Co and Lilli Pilli Counselling. The course is held each Thursday from 16th May - 27th June from 10am - 12:00pm at South Sydney PTS. This is specifically for you if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or have children that identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Creating Partnerships with Impact

The Family Co. has cultivated a profound and enduring partnership with Southern Waters Legal that goes beyond mere financial support to create impact in the community

Mens Line

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. Call 1300 78 99 78 https://mensline.org.au/
Southern Sydney Sexual Assault Service

Call 9113 2494, or 24 hour crisis line is 9113 1111 Provides support to men, women and young people 16 years and older, who have experienced sexual assault. Services are also available to children aged 14-16 who have been sexually assaulted by a non-family member, relative or carer. Counselling is provided and assistance with police reporting, medical assessments and ongoing counselling. http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au
Mental Health Line

The NSW Mental Health Access Line - 1800 011 511 Staffed by mental health professionals, the line gives NSW residents access to expert mental health advice, support and referrals for people dealing with a mental health problem and their families and carers.
Parent Line (NSW)

Parent Line is a telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents of children ages 0 to 18 who live in New South Wales. Our service includes the Early Childhood Intervention Infoline, providing information and support about concerns about child development, disabilities and developmental delays. Parents, grandparents and carers anywhere in the state can call Parent Line on 1300 1300 52 for no more than the cost of a local call.
NSW Rape Crisis Centre

Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia supports people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence, offering telephone, online and face to face counselling to people of all genders who have experienced sexual, domestic or family violence, and their supporters. NSW Rape Crisis - 1800 424 017 or Online https://www.rape-dvservices.org.au/
Kid's Helpline

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. The service can be accessed by calling 1800 55 1800 or their website https://kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline Australia

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. They can be reached on 13 11 14 or via the website at www.lifeline.org.au
Child Protection and Family Crisis Service

Child Protection and Family Crisis Service – 1800 066 777 - is a 24 hour crisis counselling and referral service
Child Protection Helpline

The Child Protection Helpline - 132 111 - is a number for the general public to report child abuse or neglect.
Cronulla Police Station

If you are in immediate danger please call 000. Otherwise, you can call Cronulla Police Station on (02) 9527 8199.

About Us

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

Family Workers provide assistance to families who, for a variety of reasons, would benefit from additional support.
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!
About Toolbox Talks

Find out more about the Toolbox Talks Project - How it started, our goals, and what we've already achieved.
Learning about Australian Animals sparks joy in Djanaba kids

Last week the Djanaba Occasional Care team integrated a learning unit on Australian Animals, with the children showing great interest in the varied activities from reading, to art, to games, that helped them learn all about koalas, kangaroos, and other native fauna.
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.
Play and Connect

Play and Connect is a free playgroup for families with children aged 0-5, and operates every Thursday morning during school terms at The Family Co centre in Jannali. This supportive group provides opportunity for families to connect with their child through fun, interactive activities, sensory play and art.
Kid's Helpline

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. The service can be accessed by calling 1800 55 1800 or their website https://kidshelpline.com.au