Domestic Violence Support

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. Read more

Pathway Of Change - Domestic Violence Support Group

Pathway of Change DV Support Group is a free, 6 week education and support group is designed to provide a safe and nurturing space for women to understand the complexity of Domestic Violence and reduce the social isolation of their experience. Read more

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. Read more

Art Therapy: The Gentle Art of Self-Care

The Gentle Art of Self-Care is a 6 week program offered to women who have participated in the Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group. The themes of this group focus on strengthening instinctive and intuitive responses, building confidence and insight. The process enables women to gain self-awareness and learn more about how to cope with life’s challenges. Read more

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Tuning into Teens

OurTuning Into Teens Parent Education Program is a FREE, 6 week workshop series - Held weekly on Tuesday evenings for 2 hours - to help parents learn important skills that will improve their communication and relationships with their teens and reduce conflict in their homes.
Tuning into Teens

A FREE 6 week parent education workshop series to help parents of teens aged 10-18 years reduce conflict, increase communication, and recognise, understand and respond to their teenager's emotions as well as their own.
Vote for Us in Sutherland Shire Local Business Awards

We'd love your vote in the 2021 Sutherland Shire Local Business Awards
Golf Day Big Success for The Family Co.

Our inaugural charity golf day, held on 21st May 2021 was a huge success for The Family Co, raising over $25,000 which will fund additional caseworker hours and new support programs.

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.
About Us

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

Family Workers provide assistance to families who, for a variety of reasons, would benefit from additional support.
Djanaba director Jann celebrates 30 years service

Today we celebrated, Jann Griffiths, our Djanaba Occasional Care Centre Director for her 30 years of service to SSFS, with a team morning tea. This was a wonderful opportunity to thank Jann for caring for and brightening the lives of more than a thousand children during this time.
How to Refer

Help is easy to access. You can be referred by another agency, or self-refer.
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.
Supported Playgroup

Supported Playgroup operates every Monday morning during school terms in our own purpose-built child care centre in Jannali.
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