Groups for Young People

Respectfully Curious

Respectfully Curious is a group for LGBT+ teens and allies, co-facilitated by EDYS and Accredited Specialist LGBT + Counsellor Kelly Sweeny. Read more

Warrior Women is an empowering self-discovery program for teenage girls. This six-week program combines group sessions and individual support, designed to increase knowledge and give tools and strategies for young women to develop resilience, find their essence, build identity and self-esteem and create a supportive community of caring and connected young women. Read more

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Domestic and Family Violence Specialist - Multicultural Focus

A role exists for a Domestic & Family Violence Specialist with a multicultural focus - This a full-time position, offered on a Fixed Term contract from 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2024. The position includes the capacity for the DFV Specialist Worker to engage in community engagement and/or outreach activities, on average two days per week.

Stand Up to DV - Burpee Challenge

Join us for the Stand Up to DV Challenge. All you have to do is 10 burpees, donate $10 and pass it on! By joining in, you're raising money for and awareness of the DV Support Services provided to Shire families by SSFS.

Stand Up to DV resources

Join us for the Stand Up to DV Challenge 1. Do 5 Laydown Standups (No Hands!) 2. Donate $5 to SSFS 3. Tag and Challenge 5 mates #StandUpToDV #SSFS

Group Support Programs reimagined for Online Delivery

Our Term 2 Group Support Programs have been "reimagined" for online delivery, with our team working hard to make sure we can continue to support families, women and children over this challenging time. From Online Parenting Education, to Supported Playgroups, our team have adapted everything to continue to deliver quality programs to the community.

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.

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.

Rachel Roberts - SSWDVCAS Acting Co-ordinator

Rachel Roberts is proud Bundjalung and Worimi woman, who is currently leading our Southern Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, who provide support to women referred by Police who are going through Sutherland Court for an ADVO matter, work with women on safety plans, manage high risk cases, as well as general referral and advocacy work.

Bringing Up Great Kids Free Online Parenting Program

Bringing Up Great Kids is a FREE, 6 week parenting education and support program that for Term 2 will be delivered via online live streamed (Zoom) meetings. Commencing on 13th May and running weekly for 6 weeks until 17th June, group participants will receive a participation pack in advance with a parenting journal and lots of interactive handouts and exercises. Each session runs from 10:30am - 12:00pm each Wednesday. To book your place please contact our office on (02) 9528 2933.

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.