Family work support

Family Caseworker Program

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

Aboriginal Family Worker Services

Aboriginal Family Workers provide practical and emotional support and assistance to Aboriginal families with young children who are experiencing difficulties. Read more

The Intensive Family Preservation (IFP) Program provides intensive interventions to work towards improving children’s safety, placement permanency and wellbeing. IFP is a family focused, and community-based service designed to help families cope with significant stressors impacting their ability to nurture their children. Read more

Defence Family Worker Support

Providing Defence Force Families with emotional and practical support, advocacy, information and referrals. Read more

Defence Families Coffee & Connect Gatherings

The regular "Coffee & Connect" gatherings provide local Defence Force Families with an opportunity to meet others facing similar circumstances in an informal and relaxed setting. Please call for location and times for the group. Read more

Latest

Volvo Group Australia funded Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Session presented by Toolbox Talks

Domestic abuse is preventable. Volvo Group Australia and The Family Co. have teamed up to deliver VGA Dealers with domestic and family violence awareness and prevention training. Book your place in one of our sessions to learn more about the types of abuse, how you might be able to identify if someone is experiencing or using violence and how you can use your positive influence to shape a safer future for everyone. All sessions are facilitated live
Volvo Group Australia funded Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Session presented by Toolbox Talks

Domestic abuse is preventable. Volvo Group Australia and The Family Co. have teamed up to deliver VGA Dealers with domestic and family violence awareness and prevention training. Book your place in one of our sessions to learn more about the types of abuse, how you might be able to identify if someone is experiencing or using violence and how you can use your positive influence to shape a safer future for everyone. All sessions are facilitated live.
Volvo Group Australia funded Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Session presented by Toolbox Talks

Domestic abuse is preventable. Volvo Group Australia and The Family Co. have teamed up to deliver VGA Dealers with domestic and family violence awareness and prevention training. Book your place in one of our sessions to learn more about the types of abuse, how you might be able to identify if someone is experiencing or using violence and how you can use your positive influence to shape a safer future for everyone. All sessions are facilitated live
Volvo Group Australia funded Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Session presented by Toolbox Talks

Domestic abuse is preventable. Volvo Group Australia and The Family Co. have teamed up to deliver VGA Dealers with domestic and family violence awareness and prevention training. Book your place in one of our sessions to learn more about the types of abuse, how you might be able to identify if someone is experiencing or using violence and how you can use your positive influence to shape a safer future for everyone. All sessions are facilitated live

About Us

We exist because all children and families should have a safe home, strong connections and opportunities to thrive in life.
Term 3 (2021) Group Programs & Activities

The Family Co's Term 3 program is now confirmed, and we're excited to add some new programs to our existing suite of support and therapeutic groups and parenting education 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.
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.
The Family Co. partners with Volvo Group Australia to tackle domestic violence

Volvo Group Australia (VGA) and The Family Co., have announced a partnership that will see over 3,000 transport industry workers across Australia educated on domestic & family violence over the next 12 months through their Toolbox Talks Workplace Training Initiative.
National Domestic Violence issue in the news - but locally, what can we do?

Here in the Sutherland Shire, we see hundreds of “Hannah’s” each year – women who are living an unimaginable nightmare, experiencing many forms of domestic violence, trying to leave their violent partners, who fear for their and their children’s lives. Women who come to us for help.
Circle of Security

Circle of Security is a relationship program designed to strengthen the parent/ caregiver relationship through enhancing attachment security. It is an evidence based program that helps parents/ caregivers recognise new ways to understand their child’s needs and behaviours, and learn effective ways to connect with their child.
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.