What they do
The aim of Strengthening Families (formerly Family Services) is to work with children, young people and their family to build skills and networks to promote their child’s safety, stability and development. A family services practitioner may:
- Visit a client in their home or community
- Establish family needs and goals for support
- Work with mothers, fathers and other carers to offer parenting advice and support
- Assist with building and maintaining family relationships and connection
- Build on, or develop connection to culture
- Provide information, support and connections to other professional services, community groups and programs
Strengthening Families is a FREE service available to parents of children up to 17 years of age and pregnant women. Strengthening Families welcomes people of any gender, sexuality, culture and ability.
What they offer
Supporting families through the full spectrum of challenges, from parenting and relationships to mental health, substance use, cultural connection, and the complex behaviours and conflicts that can arise at every stage of family life.
Strengthening Families can provide support with:
- Parenting challenges
- Relationship issues
- Stress or coping as a parent
- Understanding children’s behaviour
- Adolescent issues
- Family conflict and family violence
- Mental health issues
- Drug and alcohol issues
- Community or cultural linkages
How to access this service
Strengthening Families can be accessed via The Orange Door (Referral and Intake).
When: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Where: 149 McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi
Phone: 1800 319 354
Email: iga@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
Web: www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au
We acknowledge the True Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work. We pay respect to Community Elders and Respected Peoples of the past, present and future.