Parenting programs

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Tuning into Teens

Our 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. Call us to see when the next intake is. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Latest

Building Resilience in Children at Kogarah Storehouse

We are running a 4 week Building Resilience in Children Parent education program at Kogarah Storehouse. This is a FREE group, but commitment to the 4 weeks and bookings are essential.
Pathway of Change: Domestic Violence Support Group (Term 4, 2022)

This 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. Through the lived and shared experiences of women and their children, the group allows women to build on their strengths to keep themselves and their children safe.
Domestic Violence Information Workshop: Legal & Mediation matters (3rd November 2022)

ThIS FREE information session is for women (with children under 18 years) who have experienced domestic violence to understand their options and support available. The 1 hour session includes information on the Family Law Court and alternatives like mediation. It includes guest speakers from a Family Law Solicitor and a Family Dispute Resolution practitioner. The workshop will be delivered online via Zoom.
Creative Hearts and Minds - 6 Week Kids Art Program (Term 4, 2022)

Creative Hearts and Mind Art Classes are for kids aged 5-12, allowing them to express themselves while trying lots of different art making practices. This is a 6 week program, runs on Mondays from 3:45-4:45pm at our Jannali location. The cost of this program is $120 per term. Creative Kids Vouchers Accepted (Cost after voucher is $20 per term)

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.