Children & Family

This program offers a home-based solution for families with preschool-aged child/ren, empowering parents to be their child/ren’s first educators. Designed to encourage school readiness, this program supports parents to actively participate in their children’s education, particularly literacy and numeracy skills. This program is run in Far North and Eyre & Western regions. To learn more, see Hippy Port Augusta brochure or Hippy Whyalla brochure or contact us today.

This program offers community support to children, from before birth to 12 years old, ensuring they grow up healthy and happy. With a dedicated focus on empowering parents and families, as well as fostering nurturing environments where children flourish, this extensive program comprises a range of impactful community projects. From free books, head lice treatment and education, to parenting resources and exciting activities for children, Communities for Children is the ultimate destination for family wellbeing. This program is run in Port Augusta. To learn more, contact us today.

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This program is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children by providing a safe, warm and inviting space that allows the fostering of positive relationships between children and their non-residential parent/s or family members. Our dedicated team offers a secure and child-focused environment for supervised visits and changeovers, creating a nurturing space for children to maintain and build meaningful connections. This service is located in Yorke & Mid North, Far North and Eyre & Western regions.  To learn more, see CCS brochure or 8649 0800.

A home-visiting service, this program provides invaluable support for parents by strengthening resilience, improving parenting skills, reducing challenging behaviours, and fostering a safe environment where families can thrive. This service is located in Yorke & Mid North and Far North regions. See our Brochure or Postcard. To learn more, contact us today.

An early intervention program, this service empowers parents and caregivers to develop their parenting abilities, enhance their confidence, and access valuable resources for improving their child/ren’s development and wellbeing. This program also offers school readiness programs, supported playgroups and creche services for pre-school children while parents attend group sessions. This service is located in Yorke & Mid North regions. To learn more, see Children and Parenting Support Services Program Brochure or contact us today.

Through this program, we collaborate with parents and caregivers to consider the wellbeing of their children after separation, whether it’s divorce, incarceration or the death of a loved one. Through our program which includes workshops, broad-based counselling and groups, parents acquire vital strategies to navigate this challenging period while prioritising their children’s welfare. This service is located in Yorke & Mid North, Far North and Eyre & Western regions. To learn more, see Strengthening Separated Families Brochure or contact us today.

This program facilitates the reunification of families. When children are temporarily removed from their homes for their safety, this program collaborates with the family to restore a safe living environment and enhance relationships. Assigned Reunification Practitioners offer invaluable assistance in addressing challenges, fostering stronger family bonds, and identifying additional support or external resources. This service is located in Yorke & Mid North regions. To learn more, see Reunification Brochure or contact us today.

This program aims to empower and uplift Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families by focusing on enhancing school attendance, improving education outcomes, and increasing access to further education opportunities. The ultimate objective of this program is to provide families with the necessary support to ensure a promising future for their children. This service is located in Port Augusta. To learn more, see AFC brochure or contact us today.

Aimed at families, children, adolescents, volunteers, migrants, humanitarian entrants and multicultural communities, this program offers comprehensive support, educational programs, broad-based counselling, advocacy, and early intervention. We also facilitate group work and provide a wide range of support to both families and individuals. Our sessions are tailored to meet individual needs and can be offered in one-on-one or group settings. This service is located in Yorke & Mid North, Far North and Eyre & Western regions. To learn more, contact us today.

This program provides customised, therapeutic, and nurturing living environments for children and young people who are under care and protection orders. We work closely with the Department for Child Protection and the young person to establish a roadmap towards longer-term care arrangements and independent living. With a strong emphasis on learning and personal development, our dedicated staff ensure a stable and homely atmosphere round the clock. This service is located in Yorke & Mid North and Far North regions. To learn more, contact us today.

Located in the APY lands, the Youth Shed provides a range of after-school and school holiday activities for young people. Serving as a valuable community resource, the shed is open five days a week and offers access to computers, Wi-Fi, sports and music equipment, eight ball, arts and crafts and PlayStation games. To learn more, contact us today.

This program offers mentoring services to children and young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive, Department for Child Protection (DCP). The program is specifically designed for primary school-aged individuals up to 17 years who are deemed at risk. Referrals for this service are received from the Department of Education. This service is located in Eyre & Western regions. To learn more, contact us today.

This program helps families get better support so they don’t need the child protection system anymore through case management. Our team works together with families to solve problems, set goals, and make the family stronger and safer. This service is for people living in the Yorke & Mid North areas. To learn more, see Intensive Family Services Brochure or contact us today.