Toolbox Talks

Toolbox Talks - Management Sessions

Toolbox Talks additionally offers Management Sessions. Management sessions are 90 minutes long and review:

Employer obligations;
Domestic violence as a workplace safety and productivity issue;
How to support staff experiencing or using violence;
Standard program content.

Complete our Contact Form to make an inquiry about running our Toolbox Talks Management Sessions at your Workplace

Latest

Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker (Aboriginal Focus)

The Family Co. has a full time position (37.5 hours/week) contract position (up to June 30, 2028) available for a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker (Aboriginal Focus)
Safety Action Meeting Coordinator

The Family Co. has a full time position (37.5 hours/week) contract position (up to June 30, 2028) available for a Safety Action Meeting Coordinator.
Pathway of Change: Domestic Violence Support Group (Term 3, 2024) *Open to Sutherland Shire Residents Only

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.
Mums and Bubs Yoga Term 3 (2024) *Open to Sutherland Shire Residents Only

Build Strength, reduce stress and meet new people while engaging with your bub in this Yoga class for Mums and Bubs, held at Jannali on Monday mornings. The cost for the term (8 classes) is $80.

The Family Co. partners with Volvo Group Australia to tackle domestic violence

Volvo Group Australia (VGA) and The Family Co., have announced a partnership that will see over 3,000 transport industry workers across Australia educated on domestic & family violence over the next 12 months through their Toolbox Talks Workplace Training Initiative.
Domestic Violence Awareness training available for VGA employees

Through a partnership with Volvo Group Australia (VGA), The Family Co. has online Domestic Violence Awareness training available for VGA employees in February 2024.
Covid-19 Funding Announcement from NSW Govt

In the recent announcements for additional COVID-19 related Domestic Violence Support Funding, Toolbox Talks received a grant from the NSW Government to make their DV Awareness & Support programs more readily available in the community.
Free DV Training for NSW Workplaces

As a result of the NSW Govt Covid-19 funding support package, Toolbox Talks is offering a limited number of FREE workplace training sessions for NSW based workplaces with male dominated workforces between July and December 2020. Eligibility criteria apply.
Harnessing the Power of the Community

Harnessing the Positive Influence of the Community focuses on the prevention of violence against women and children from a community perspective and is suitable for mixed gender audiences.
Harnessing the Positive Influence of Men

The "Harnessing the Positive Influence of Men" s a Toolbox Talks program targeted at male dominated industries. This program is designed to draw focus to the critical role that the leadership of men plays in improving safety for women and children and highlights how social pressures and stereotypes are harmful for both men and women.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.