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Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee to launch Coercive Control Films

The Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee are proud to launch their Coercive Control Film Series - The launch and premiere will take place on Thursday 1 December 2022 at 9:30am at Hazelhurst Arts Centre at Gymea. Interested community members are welcome to attend, although RSVP is necessary.
DPE Event Listing

The following is a list of all upcoming Toolbox Talks Events for the DPE.
SSWDVCAS Team attend Bayside Council's 2022 Migrant Information Day

Earlier in the week, some of our Southern Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SSWDVCAS) team - Belinda, Ngaretta & Zahra attended the Migrant Information Day 2022, put on by Bayside Council . The team was able to network with other providers in this space, which ultimately increases awareness of the support available in the community, and builds our referral pipeline.
Register Now for the 2022 Walk for Respectful Relationships

The Family Co. Team are again delighted to be involved in the organising committee for this year's Walk for Respectful Relationships. This year's walk, back in person for the first time in 2 years will be held on Friday 25th November, 2022 at 9am at Don Lucas Reserve ahead of the commencement of the Walk at 9:45am. Go to http://www.walkforrespectfulrelationships.org.au/ for more info

Mums & Bubs Yoga

Mums & Bubs Yoga is a yoga program for mums and their babies (under 12 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.
Drum Beat Program

Drum Beat Program focusing on exploring healthy, supportive relationships with an emphasis on team work and co-operation. Themes such as self-responsibility, values, emotional expression, identity and peer pressure are all addressed in this program that aims to engage, connect, entertain and encourage participants allowing the expression of creativity and reducing anxiety and stress.
Art Classes for kids

Creative Hearts and Minds Art Classes for Kids are a great way for kids aged 6-12 years to express themselves while trying lots of different art making practices.
Consent Conversations

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.
Giggle and Grow

The Giggle and Grow Sessions are relaxed and fun organised playdates for parents and their babies aged 0-18 months. Held weekly at Yarrawarrah Community Hall, the sessions allow parents to connect, build their support network, and learn more about their babies. Run by qualified childcare workers and family therapists, the group helps build confidence in parenting skills.
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.
Love Bites

Love Bites is an extremely successful school based domestic and family violence, sexual assault and consent awareness education program, targeted at Year 10 students, which is run in local high schools by trained facilitators.
Tuning in to 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 and is available for Sutherland Shire residents. Call us to see when the next intake is.

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.
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.
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.
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.