Group Programs Schedule

Please note that some of our programs attract fees. If the cost of participating is a barrier for you, we encourage you to contact us on (02) 9528 2933 or email us at [email protected] to discuss options with you.

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Domestic Violence Awareness - Volvo Session 6

This session will help you to identify types of violence, common indicators of violence being used or experienced. The content also explores bystander responses and provides practical information about support services for victims and users of violence.
Domestic Violence Awareness - Volvo Session 5

This session will help you to identify types of violence, common indicators of violence being used or experienced. The content also explores bystander responses and provides practical information about support services for victims and users of violence.
Domestic Violence Awareness - Volvo Session 4

This session will help you to identify types of violence, common indicators of violence being used or experienced. The content also explores bystander responses and provides practical information about support services for victims and users of violence.
Domestic Violence Awareness - Volvo Session 3

This session will help you to identify types of violence, common indicators of violence being used or experienced. The content also explores bystander responses and provides practical information about support services for victims and users of violence.

VIBES

VIBES - Valued Individuals Being Empowered through Sound is The Family Co's wellbeing through music program. It supports participants to improve wellbeing and sense of self through music. This powerful and effective program aims to engage, connect and encourage creativity and healthy emotional expression.
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.
Consent Conversations Youth

A Respectful Relationship Education workshop for young people in year 10. Engaging young people in relevant, real-world content that matters to them including respect, consent and healthy relationships.
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.
Respect is Key

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.
Meet Anxiety

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.
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.
Art Classes for kids

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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.