Education & Training Services Overview

The Family Co. delivers a range of education programs in schools, workplaces and within our communities to educate people of all ages and backgrounds to understand child development and attachment, as well as respond to the impacts of domestic violence and trauma.
Domestic and Family Violence Support Services Overview

The Family Co. provides the leading Domestic Violence Support Services program in the Sutherland Shire, offering a comprehensive range of support from crisis support, safety planning, court support, case management, therapeutic programs and specialised support groups. People can self refer or be referred by a health specialist.
2023 Gala Dinner date announced

The Family Co. are delighted to announce that their 2023 Gala Dinner fundraising event will be held on Friday, 13th October 2023 at The Founders Room at Wanda Beach. Sponsorship Opportunities for businesses are now available, and tickets are on sale. Join us for a fabulous night of entertainment, dancing and great food in honour of The Family Co., supporting vulnerable families in our community.
Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker

A vacancy exists for a Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker. This role is Full Time (37.5 hours a week) and offered on a Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2024

Beneath Behaviour ASD Edition

This Special Edition of our "Beneath Behaviour" Parenting program is for parents of children with ASD. This workshop focuses on equipping parents with practical tools to empower parents to support their children with their unique needs and help build their resilience skills.
Mums & Bubs Yoga

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.
Meet Anxiety

Meet Anxiety is a parenting group for parents of children aged 5-12 years 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.
Conversation is Key

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.
Consent Conversations Parenting Workshop

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.
Managing Big Feelings in Little People

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.
Tuning in to Teens

Tuning Into Teens Parent Education Program is a FREE, 6 week 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.
Baby & Me: Young Parents Support Group

Our FREE, 4 week "Baby & Me" Parenting Group for Young Parents is for pregnant or new parents with babies under 6 months to learn parenting skills and "parenting secrets" to help foster connection.
Healing Connections

Healing Connections is a 7 week group program that assists safe caregivers to understand attachment in parenting relationships, how exposure to trauma impacts on a child’s brain development, what the symptoms of a child who has been impacted by trauma look like and how children can heal within a safe and secure relationship with their caregiver.
Bringing Up Great Kids

The Bringing Up Great Kids program has been developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation and uses mindfulness and reflection to support parents to review and enhance patterns of communication with their children, to promote more respectful interactions and encourage the development of children’s positive self-identity.

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.
Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker

A vacancy exists for a Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker. This role is Full Time (37.5 hours a week) and offered on a Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2024
Family Caseworker Program

Family Workers provide assistance to families who, for a variety of reasons, would benefit from additional support.
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.
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!
Support The Family Co.

Help us put your donation to work where ever the need is greatest. You can give a one-off donation or make a regular gift by Direct Debit.
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.