The Family Co. offer a range of group based therapeutic programs for children, women and parents. Programs are on offer to Sutherland Shire families only unless otherwise specified.
Pathway of Change DV Support Group is a free, 5-week education and support group designed to provide a safe and nurturing space for women who reside in the Sutherland Shire & Georges River, to understand the complexity of Domestic and Family Violence and reduce the social isolation of their experience. Read more
The Family Co. Building Resilience in Children (BRIC) program is a highly effective, trauma-informed, attachment parenting service designed to rebuild the relationship of the parent and child following domestic violence and trauma. Read more
Koori Kids Playgroup is held on Wednesdays during school terms at Jannali, and is a culturally sensitive playgroup run by Aboriginal Staff. Read more
Little Koori Thinkers is an Indigenous Homework Group which runs Wednesday afternoons during school terms, established to provide educational support to Aboriginal Children in Years K-2. Read more
Warrior Women is an empowering self-discovery program for teenage girls. This program is designed to increase knowledge and give tools and strategies for young women to develop resilience, find their essence, build identity and self-esteem and create a supportive community of caring and connected young women. Read more
Tuning Into Teens Parent Education Program is a workshop series to help parents learn important skills that will improve their communication and relationships with their teens and reduce conflict in their homes. This program is run periodically throughout the year and is available for Sutherland Shire residents. Call us to see when the next intake is. Read more
Love Bites is a school based domestic and family violence, sexual assault and consent awareness education program, targeted at Year 10 students This program is run in local high schools by trained facilitators. Read more
Big Feelings in Little People is an Emotion Coaching Program developed by The Family Co. which aims to help parents understand their child's cognitive and emotional development, and give them practical tools to help their children learn how to express their feelings and regulate strong emotions. Read more
Consent Conversations is a Parent Education Workshop to help parents have open and honest conversations with their teenager about respect and consent in their relationships. Read more
Creative Hearts and Minds School Holiday Art Classes are a great way for kids aged 7-12 years to express themselves while trying different art making practices. Read more
Respect is Key is a school based respectful relationships program for primary school students which builds their knowledge and understanding around key concepts of respect, consent and healthy relationships. Read more
Meet Anxiety is a parenting group for parents of children of any age who suffer from anxiety to help them parent in a way that supports their child's mental and emotional health and builds the child's long term resilience. Read more
Conversation is Key is a free parent education workshop of parents of children in Year 5 or 6 about navigating talks with your child about healthy relationships and consent. Read more
Mums & Bubs Yoga is a yoga program for mums and their babies (under 6 months old) to build strength, reduce stress and increase connection. Available for Sutherland Shire residents. Read more
Consent Conversations is a respectful relationship and consent education program aimed to empower High School students. (1.5 hours) In person - Max 30 students per group Read more
Kids Cove is an after-school kids club focused on building social skills, boosting confidence and fostering friendships. Through fun, interactive activities, Kids Cove promotes creativity and personal growth in a safe, nurturing environment. Read more
Play and Connect is a free playgroup for families with children aged 0-5, and operates every Tuesday morning at The Family Co. centre in Jannali, and every Thursday morning at The Family Co. Hurstville during school terms. This supportive group provides opportunity for families to connect with their child and other families through fun, interactive activities, sensory play and art. Read more