Southern Waters Legal

Southern Waters Legal Women Supporting Women, Every Step of the Way

Southern Waters Legal is one of The Family Co.’s most committed partners, championing our mission through both professional expertise and heartfelt community engagement. Their team provides legal education and support to our clients, helping women navigate complex family law matters with dignity and clarity.

Beyond their service contributions, Southern Waters Legal has hosted the annual Women Supporting Women fundraising event for the past two years, raising an incredible $150,000 to support our programs.

This partnership is built on shared values of empowerment, compassion, and justice, ensuring women and families have access to the support they need, when they need it most.

Latest

Tuning into Teens (Term 3 2026) (Sutherland Shire & Georges River Residents Only)

The Family Co. is offering an abridged version of the popular Tuning in to Teens program. This 4-week parent education workshop series helps parents of tweens/teens aged 10-18 years reduce conflict, increase communication, and recognise, understand and respond to their teenager's emotions as well as their own. The group starts on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Please note this program is for SUTHERLAND SHIRE & GEORGES RIVER RESIDENTS ONLY
Pathway of Change Term 3, 2026

This free, 5-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.
Healing Connections Term 3, 2026

The Healing Connections program is a research-backed, evidence-based initiative led by The Family Co.s Therapeutic Domestic and Family Violence Services Team. Healing Connections is designed to support parents and caregivers in navigating the impact of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) on their relationship with their children.
The Family Co. Better Futures Ball

The Better Futures Ball is The Family Co.'s biggest night of the year. A formal/black tie celebration bringing together our community, our partners and the people who make our work possible. All profits from the night go directly to the wraparound, trauma-informed support that helps families build safer homes, stronger connections and brighter futures.

Aliro

Aliro, a dynamic property development, investment, and funds management business, has been a steadfast supporter of The Family Co. for the past three years, serving as the major sponsor for the annual charity golf day. Their consistent support has played a crucial role in sustaining and enhancing The Family Co.'s initiatives, and by actively engaging with the community and leveraging their expertise,
Heart & Soul Yoga

Heart & Soul Yoga offers trauma-informed sessions that support emotional regulation, physical wellbeing, and inner calm for women and children at The Family Co. This partnership reflects our shared belief in healing through movement, mindfulness, and connection, creating safe spaces where individuals can reconnect with themselves and begin their journey to wellness.
Riskalah's Italian Restaurant Jannali

Riskalah’s Italian Restaurant in Jannali donates ten fresh pasta meals every fortnight to families in need. It’s more than a meal, it’s a gesture of care, dignity, and connection. Made with love and delivered with purpose, this partnership nourishes families and strengthens the bonds that hold our community together.
Volvo Group Australia

Volvo Group Australia partnered with The Family Co. to deliver domestic and family violence education to over 3,000 transport industry workers across Australia through the Toolbox Talks Workplace Training Initiative. Funded through Volvo’s Seasonal Gift charitable program, this collaboration brought vital conversations into male-dominated industries, promoting awareness, bystander action, and cultural change.
Quest Woolooware Bay

Quest Woolooware Bay has partnered with The Family Co. to co-host our very first Men for Change Breakfast - engaging men in conversations around respect, safety, and community leadership.
Kareela Family Dental & Family First Dental

Kareela Family Dental and Family First Dental are valued partners in promoting oral health and dignity for families in need. Together, they provide dental hygiene education, emergency consultations for children experiencing hardship, and contribute generously to our annual giving tree campaign and care packs.
Kirrawee Family Medical Practice

Kirrawee Family Medical Practice (KFMP) delivers bulk-billed, in-house GP services exclusively for The Family Co. clients from our Jannali centre every Tuesday. This initiative removes barriers like financial hardship, transport limitations, and safety concerns by offering free, quality medical care in a safe, familiar space.
Big Sister Foundation

Big Sister Foundation, as the largest non-government funder of women's support services in the Sutherland Shire, has forged an impactful and enduring partnership with The Family Co. With a collaboration that has spanned multiple years, Big Sister Foundation has co-funded essential domestic and family violence case workers, offering critical assistance to those in distress.

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.
About Us

We exist because all children and families should have a safe home, strong connections and opportunities to thrive in life.
The Day After

The Day After is about the quiet moment after support arrives: when a woman feels safe at home, a child sleeps soundly, and life slowly starts to look like itself again. Your gift helps fund both the practical care a family needs and the work that makes it possible, helping more people across Southern Sydney move from surviving to thriving.
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.
Kid's Helpline

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. The service can be accessed by calling 1800 55 1800 or their website https://kidshelpline.com.au
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!
About Toolbox Talks

Find out more about the Toolbox Talks Project - How it started, our goals, and what we've already achieved.
Youth Programs & Services

The Family Co. Youth Services offer information, support and programs for young people, schools and families. Our experienced staff aim to support young people to strengthen and foster relationships and develop resilience and life skills. We offer a range of programs and services that help young people become self-aware, understand and explore their potential, and be present and connected in their community.
Play and Connect

Play and Connect is a free playgroup for families with children aged 0-5, and operates every Tuesday morning at The Family Co. centre in Jannali, and every Thursday morning at The Family Co. Hurstville during school terms. This supportive group provides opportunity for families to connect with their child and other families through fun, interactive activities, sensory play and art.
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.

The Family Co. Hurstville

The Family Co. is now open in Hurstville, offering a growing range of services to support families, women, children and young people across the local community. Whether you’re seeking help, looking to refer a client, or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help. Read more