Our Board

Ann Murphy - Board Chairperson

Ann Murphy has been the SSFS Chairperson for 2 years, but has been on the Board for 5 years. Read more

Ben Wood - Treasurer

Ben Wood has been Treasurer of SSFS for the last 5 years. Read more

Julie West - Board Secretary

Julie West has been on the SSFS Board for 5 years, holding the position of Secretary for the last 3. Read more

Adrian Rees - Board Member

Adrian Rees joined the SSFS Board in 2017. Having served on a number of not-for-profit boards, Adrian brings a unique risk mindset to our governance framework. Read more

Belinda Fairfax - Board Member

Belinda Fairfax joined the SSFS board in 2018. She brings an expertise in Human Resources to the Board. Prior to joining the Board, Belinda has worked with SSFS in a voluntary capacity for three years, helping clients with career planning and interview skills. Read more

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Supported Playgroup: Online Storytime

Join our Supported Playgroup Online Storytime each Monday during school terms from 11am. Email [email protected] to complete a Playgroup Enrolment form if you're joining for the first time. Once the form is received, you'll be sent the link to join.

Talking to Kids about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you're feeling anxious about the Coronavirus, chances are your kids are too. Even young kids are overhearing conversations, so it's important to be open and honest with them, and help them see how they can help by maintaining good hand hygiene.

The resilience of our BRIC team on display with online transition

What a week it's been! Today our "Building Resilience in Children" (BRIC) Team have been "practicing what they preach", showing incredible resilience themselves in quickly adapting their programs to online formats,. Today, they delivered their Healing Connections program via video conference, showing families that even when times are "extra" tough, support is still available.

Closure of Djanaba Occasional Childcare Centre

It is with deep sadness and disappointment that we advise that Djanaba Occasional Childcare Centre will close indefinitely, effective from Close of Business today, Thursday the 26th March 2020.

National Domestic Violence issue in the news - but locally, what can we do?

Here in the Sutherland Shire, we see hundreds of “Hannah’s” each year – women who are living an unimaginable nightmare, experiencing many forms of domestic violence, trying to leave their violent partners, who fear for their and their children’s lives. Women who come to us for help.

Djanaba director Jann celebrates 30 years service

Today we celebrated, Jann Griffiths, our Djanaba Occasional Care Centre Director for her 30 years of service to SSFS, with a team morning tea. This was a wonderful opportunity to thank Jann for caring for and brightening the lives of more than a thousand children during this time.

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Closure of Djanaba Occasional Childcare Centre

It is with deep sadness and disappointment that we advise that Djanaba Occasional Childcare Centre will close indefinitely, effective from Close of Business today, Thursday the 26th March 2020.

COVID-19 Virus Update - Services Unaffected at SSFS

With the World Health Organisation this week categorising COVID-19 as a Global Pandemic.. As at today's date (Friday 13th March), there are no interruptions to SSFS programs or services. We are reviewing the situation daily and following Government about service cancellation. We have taken heightened precautions around hygeine and cleanliness, and are encouraging all staff and clients to do the same.