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 family counselling programs, 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.
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.
Our Homelessness Services can also support you to find and maintain safe housing.
Are you a parent wanting to return to work? Check out our Parent Pathways services.
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.
Family Counselling
Our Family Counselling 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 2248
Our friendly staff are available weekdays from 9am – 5pm.
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.
Community Centres
Everyone is welcome at our Community Centres located in Whyalla and Taperoo, where you’ll find affordable learning and fun!
Our friendly staff and volunteers help people of all ages and backgrounds develop skills and meet new people.
We offer low-cost programs, workshops and accredited training courses so you can learn in a fun and engaging environment.
Community Centres
Everyone is welcome at our Community Centres located in Whyalla and Taperoo, where you’ll find affordable learning and fun!
Our friendly staff and volunteers help people of all ages and backgrounds develop skills and meet new people.
We offer low-cost programs, workshops and accredited training courses so you can learn in a fun and engaging environment.
Parent Pathways
As a Parent Pathways provider, UnitingSA is committed to empowering parents and carers to achieve their personal, study and work goals.
Parent Pathways offers free support to parents and carers up to 6 years of age and is personalised, flexible and voluntary.