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Parenting programs

Circle of Security

Circle of Security

Circle of Security is a relationship program designed to strengthen the parent/ caregiver relationship through enhancing attachment security. It is an evidence based program that helps parents/ caregivers recognise new ways to understand their child’s needs and behaviours, and learn effective ways to connect with their child. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2019

Updated: 5th December, 2019

Author: Nicki Mead

Bringing Up Great Kids

Bringing Up Great Kids

The Bringing Up Great Kids program has been developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation and 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. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 22nd December, 2019

Author: Nicki Mead

Healing Connections

Healing Connections

Healing Connections is a 7 week group program that assists safe caregivers to understand attachment in parenting relationships, how exposure to trauma impacts on a child’s brain development, what the symptoms of a child who has been impacted by trauma look like and how children can heal within a safe and secure relationship with their caregiver. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2019

Updated: 5th December, 2019

Author: Nicki Mead

Baby & Me Young Parents Support Group

Baby & Me Young Parents Support Group

Our FREE, 5 week "Baby & Me" Parenting Group for Young Parents (under 24 years) is for pregnant or new parents with babies under 6 months to learn parenting skills and "parenting secrets" to help foster connection. The Term 2 (2020) program is being delivered online via Zoom. Call to Register. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2020

Author: Nicki Mead

No Scaredy Cats

No Scaredy Cats

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

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 21st January, 2021

Author: Nicki Mead

Term 1 2021 Group Program Schedule

Term 1 2021 Group Program Schedule

Our schedule for Therapeutic and Support Group Programs for Term 1 is now available. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2021

Author: Nicki Mead

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  • 2021 Charity Golf Day

    2021 Charity Golf Day

    Join us on Friday, 21st May 2021 for a great day of golf, while helping to raise money for Sutherland Shire Family Services.

  • Golf Day Sponsorship Opportunities

    Golf Day Sponsorship Opportunities

    Sutherland Shire Family Services are hosting a Charity Golf Day on Friday 21st May 2021. We are looking for sponsors to help make this event a tremendous success. More information about the event and sponsorship opportunities available here.

  • SSFS Announce FREE Domestic Violence Information Sessions for women

    SSFS Announce FREE Domestic Violence Information Sessions for women

    SSFS today announced two upcoming FREE Domestic Violence Information Workshops - one on April 19th & one on May 10th - designed to inform local women who have been impacted by domestic violence to better understand their options, and support available to them.

  • Domestic Violence Information Session: Family Law Court & Mediation Processes

    Domestic Violence Information Session: Family Law Court & Mediation Processes

    These FREE information sessions are for women who has experienced domestic violence to understand their options an support available. The 2 hour session includes information on the Family Law Court and alternatives like mediation. It includes guest speakers from a Family Law Solicitor and a Family Dispute Resolution practitioner.

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

    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

    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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  • Pull Ya Head In - DV Awareness Campaign

    Pull Ya Head In - DV Awareness Campaign

    Sutherland Shire Family Services (SSFS) are proud to share our “Pull Ya Head In” Anti-Violence Awareness Campaign.

  • Closure of Djanaba Occasional Childcare Centre

    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.

  • 2019-2020 Annual Showcase Presentation & Annual Report

    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

    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.

  • Child Protection Helpline

    The Child Protection Helpline - 132 111 - is a number for the general public to report child abuse or neglect.

  • COVID-19 Virus Update - Services Unaffected at SSFS

    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.

  • Big Feelings in Little People: Emotion Coaching Workshop for Parents

    Big Feelings in Little People: Emotion Coaching Workshop for Parents

    This FREE Parent Education/ Emotion Coaching Workshop Series will be held on Wednesdays for 4 weeks during May (5, 12, 19 & 26) at our Jannali Centre. This 4 week program will help parents understand what emotion coaching is, and how they can use it to help their children understand and better manage their emotions. Limited places available.

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