Services available to support local families, individuals, children and young people living in the South East

 

Aboriginal Family Care Advisory Forum

• Provides advice to relevant organisations on culturally appropriate arrangements for Aboriginal children in Alternative care.

Adult community education

Centrelink agency at Millicent

Children’s Contact Services

• Safe, supervised handover of children from one estranged parent to the other where there is a history of aggression, and supervised access when ordered by a court.

Community Services Centres (Mount Gambier & Millicent)

• A wide range of educational, recreational and support services for the community.

Emergency Relief

• Assistance for people in financial crisis.

Family Relationship Centre

Family Relationship Services

• The purpose of the program is to improve the wellbeing of families and children by supporting positive family relationships through prevention and early intervention services.

Family Relationship Counselling

• Counselling for couples, families, individuals, same-sex couples to better manage family relationships

Family Relationship Education & Skills

• Assistance for individuals, couples and families to develop skills that provid positive relationships with their partner, children and other family members. Courses include Positive parenting training, communication and problem solving skills, relationship education, key life changes

Family Reunification

• Intensive parenting, practical and family support to assist in the safe return of a child from alternative care to their own family.

Family Support

• In-home support for families needing assistance with relationships, parenting, budgeting, home management, and linking with other community resources.

Flying Start

• A free, in-home early intervention parenting program to help families give their child (from 0 – 2 years) the best possible start in life.

Foster and Respite Care

• Safe alternative care and accommodation for children who are unable to live with their own families.

Housing Association

Low Income Support program

Men & Family Relationship Services

• To help men improve and better manage their relationships with their partners, ex-partners, children and step-children

NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme®)

• Assists eligible people to purchase essential goods, furniture, medical equipment, whitegoods etc.

O’Connor House (transitional foster care housing)

Outdoor Classroom©

Parenting after Separation

Post Separation Cooperative Parenting

Specialised Family Violence Services

• Where families are or have been affected by family violence and where members of families are identified as either victims or perpetrators of domestic violence intervention.

SteUP Loans

Supported Accommodation

• Accommodation for families and single over 16 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with support to help establish and reach specific goals.

Supported Tenancies

• Counselling, practical support, advocacy and skill building for public and Aboriginal housing tenants at risk of eviction or homelessness.