Children and Families
Support where needed

How can we help?

Child, Youth and Family Services are all about giving you access to support, education and advocacy to help you and your family embrace life.

We offer programs for men, relationship support, pathways for young people, early childhood development initiatives, support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and programs specifically for parents. Whatever your needs, the family and community services we provide from our qualified, caring team of professionals are here to help.

Our children and family services encourage a positive and cohesive home environment with healthy family dynamics.

We also offer Flexible Learning Options to connect young people with learning and training.

Explore our programs and services below.

Please click here if you are looking for assistance with homeless support services.

Who can we help?

Our programs and services are here to help:

  • Young people, children and adults thrive
  • Families connect
  • Develop good relationships
  • Parents raise their children

If you’re in need of emergency help visit our Emergency Assistance page here.

A parent wanting to return to work? Check out our Employment and Training page here.

Supporting Aboriginal children with their education

Our Connected Families Program helps your children get the most out of their Preschool and Primary School experience.

Call us on (08) 8440 2299

Our friendly staff are available weekdays from 9am – 5pm.

Download a brochure here.

Escaping Violence Payment

The Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) program is available to anyone who is experiencing violence from their partners.

It offers financial assistance and confidential support to help you move forward and set up a home that’s free from violence.

Find out more about the EVP program here.

Relationships for men and families

Our Men and Families program can help you to build and maintain a good relationship with your family. We are here to provide your family with support services to ensure a healthy home environment so each member of the family can enjoy and embrace life.

Call us on (08) 8440 2299

Our friendly staff are available weekdays from 9am – 5pm.

Learn more about our Men and Families program here.

Download a referral form

Communities for children

Communities for Children provides early childhood development initiatives that support the health and early development needs of young children aged 0 to 12 years.

Our family community services also assist parents and build child-friendly communities.

Call us on (08) 8440 2299

Our friendly staff are available weekdays from 9am – 5pm.

Find out more about Communities for Children here.

Affordable learning and fun in Taperoo

Everyone is welcome at Taperoo Community Centre, where we help people of all ages and all backgrounds develop new skills and meet new people.

Our family and community services available at the Taperoo Community Centre promote a strong family and community culture, where people of all ages and all backgrounds develop new skills and meet new people.

Call us on (08) 8248 2122

Our friendly staff are available for a chat on weekdays during school term from 9am – 5pm.

Find out more about Taperoo Community Centre here.

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