Our Board

We thank the Board for their contributions to our Services.

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

Latest

Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker Position Vacant

A vacancy exists for a Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker. This role is Part Time (30 hours/ 4 days/wk) and offered on a Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2022, Applications Close 31 January 2021.
Bringing Up Great Kids Free Parenting Program Term 1 2021

Bringing Up Great Kids is a free parenting program that uses mindfulness and reflection to support parents to review and enhance patterns of communication with their children, to promote more respectful interactions and encourage the development of children’s positive self-identity.
No Scaredy Cats - Parenting Course for Parents of Children with Anxiety

No Scaredy Cats is a FREE Parenting Course for parents with children aged 2-12 years who are experiencing anxiety. The course is held over 3 weeks, on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm at Jannali.
No Scaredy Cats

No Scaredy Cats is a FREE parenting education course to help families with children aged 2-12 years who experience anxiety.

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.
Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker Position Vacant

A vacancy exists for a Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker. This role is Part Time (30 hours/ 4 days/wk) and offered on a Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2022, Applications Close 31 January 2021.
2019-2020 Annual Showcase Presentation & Annual Report

We are proud to present our 2019-2020 Service Showcase and Annual Report, which highlights the many programs, groups and services that Sutherland Shire Family Services provide.
Join our Virtual Movement Challenge to help SSFS help local families impacted by domestic violence

Sutherland Shire Family Services have today launched a Virtual Movement Challenge fundraiser, helping local families stay motivated to remain active and healthy while we self-isolate or social distance in these times of COVID-19. By participating in the Challenge, our Community can help us, as we raise funds to continue the work we do in supporting local families impacted by domestic violence.
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.
International Women's Day 2020 - #EachforEqual

International Women's Day is on this Sunday, 8th March, 2020.. This day is to help forge a gender equal world. Celebrating women's achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key.
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.