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 (Word 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.

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Virtual Movement Challenge

Join our Virtual Movement Challenge these April School Holidays! By signing up for our Challenge, you choose your activity.. We're asking you to commit to at least 15-30 minutes of exercise or movement every day during the 2 week Challenge period, but HOW you do that is up to you!
EDYS take programs online to reach young people at home

EDYS is taking many of their current youth support programs online, reaching many Shire young people who are currently at home due to COVID-19 social restrictions. We're reaching out with a varied program including creative and art projects, mindfulness, and music tutorials., delivered via EDYS TV, Social Media & Zoom.. Check out what we're doing here...
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.
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.

Virtual Movement Challenge

Join our Virtual Movement Challenge these April School Holidays! By signing up for our Challenge, you choose your activity.. We're asking you to commit to at least 15-30 minutes of exercise or movement every day during the 2 week Challenge period, but HOW you do that is up to you!
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.
Virtual Movement Fundraiser

DO IT ALONE, SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO.. Join our Virtual Movement Fundraiser this April School Holidays to help us raise money for support services for families in the Shire impacted by domestic violence. While we're all stuck inside, this is a great way to commit to some movement and exercise, while raising some money for a worthwhile local charity.
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.
EDYS take programs online to reach young people at home

EDYS is taking many of their current youth support programs online, reaching many Shire young people who are currently at home due to COVID-19 social restrictions. We're reaching out with a varied program including creative and art projects, mindfulness, and music tutorials., delivered via EDYS TV, Social Media & Zoom.. Check out what we're doing here...
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.