How to Refer

Referring someone to our service, so they can get the support they need, is easy.

We take referrals from people who are looking for help for themselves or their family members, doctors and mental health professionals, schools, as well as Government and Non-Government agencies, including other service providers.

You can call our Intake Officer on (02) 9528 2933 or complete the Referral Form here to get assistance.

Online Self Referral Form Online Agency Referral Form

If Agencies wish to download our Agency Referral Form (in either .pdf or .doc format), to complete and email or fax to us, you can here.

Agency Referral Form (.PDF) Agency Referral Form (.DOC)

There may be a waitlist for some of our services, but if this is the case, we will ensure some short term support measures are made available to you, under longer term assistance can be secured.

Latest

Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee Presentation: Part 1: Domestic & Family Violence Training for Faith Communities and Response Pathways

The Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee is hosting a Presentation on Domestic & Family Violence, and the impacts of Covid-19 on Community Responses for our Faith Leaders on 26th November 2020. This online gathering will showcase the latest research on Domestic & Family Violence
Southern Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service helping combat DV increase during pandemic

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.
Training options

With a range of workplace training solutions available, Toolbox Talks caters for different audiences (staff and management) and different gender compositions. Learn more about our programs here.
Finding Out More About Toolbox Talks - October 2020

If you're considering implementing Domestic Violence Awareness Training in your workplace, join this webinar to find out more about what the Toolbox Talks program options are and how they can benefit your workplace.

Support for Parents & Families

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.
Domestic Violence Support Services

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.
Domestic Violence Toolbox Talks

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.

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.
Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee Presentation: Part 1: Domestic & Family Violence Training for Faith Communities and Response Pathways

The Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee is hosting a Presentation on Domestic & Family Violence, and the impacts of Covid-19 on Community Responses for our Faith Leaders on 26th November 2020. This online gathering will showcase the latest research on Domestic & Family 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.
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.
About Us

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