SSFS offers a range of innovative programs and services that aim to support and strengthen the capacity of families within our community, build parenting skills, and promote the safety and well-being of all family members. Read more
Sutherland Shire Family Services offer support services for women and children impacted by domestic violence. We can provide court advocacy, information & referrals, specialist therapeutic programs and caseworkers. Read more
Help from Sutherland Shire Family Services is easy to access. Referrals can be made in person or by phone by any agency, relative, friend or self. Consent by the person needing the help is required. Read more
The Domestic Violence Toolbox Talks program is a primary prevention program that aims to harness the power of good men to address the prevalence of domestic violence in our Community. Read more
SSFS offers a range of innovative programs and services that aim to support and strengthen the capacity of families within our community, build parenting skills, and promote the safety and well-being of all family members.
Sutherland Shire Family Services offer support services for women and children impacted by domestic violence. We can provide court advocacy, information & referrals, specialist therapeutic programs and caseworkers.
By choosing to "Give Where You Live" and supporting a Shire charity like SSFS, you're donation goes directly to helping local families impacted by violence, trauma or disadvantage. Why not make a donation of just $5 a week, and help make a real difference in the life of a family who is struggling in our community.
An article in today's Leader shared the news that our Southern Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service has received a funding boost to scale up support services between now and the end of December 2020, catering for the increase in complexity of referrals they are getting during the pandemic. Read more
In the recent announcements for additional COVID-19 related Domestic Violence Support Funding, Toolbox Talks received a grant from the NSW Government to make their DV Awareness & Support programs more readily available in the community. Read more
Our Group Schedule for Term 3 is now available, and we are welcoming enrolments for the parenting education programs and support groups on offer. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, numbers are limited in each group, so we encourage early enrolment to avoid disappointment. Read more
The Circle of Security Parenting program is an 8 week parenting course, offered FREE by Sutherland Shire Family Services. The course is held each Tuesday from 4th August to 22nd September 2020 from 11:30am - 1:30pm at our Jannali location. Read more
Warrior Women is a FREE, 6-week, empowering self-discovery program for teenage girls to build resilience, identity and self-esteem. Held weekly on Tuesdays for 6 weeks commencing on 18th August from 3:15 - 4:30pm at EDYS. Read more
Want to know more about Domestic Violence in our Community and what you can do to help? Our Toolbox Talks Domestic Violence Awareness Training Session will help you understand whats behind the violence, along with how you can support loved ones who are impacted. Read more