Neighbourhood or Community Centres can help you connect with other people in your community.

Community centres run activities and groups for parents, young people, families with children and the broader community.

Community centres know what is available in your area, so if you’re looking for some support but aren’t exactly sure what you need they can probably help! 

Parenting support can include:

• groups for parents with children in a particular age group
• courses to help you strengthen your relationship with your child or children
• ways to connect with other parents and families and develop practical parentings skills
• family capacity building which focuses on increasing positive connections in a family. 

Information about specialist support such as:

• children’s health services
• legal representation
• housing

Services aimed at supporting Aboriginal children, young people families and communities. Many of these services are run by Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people. 

Services include:

• Indigenous advocacy and support
• Indigenous healing workshops
• Camps and activities for Aboriginal children, young people and families. These aim to strengthen connections with Aboriginal culture. 
• Indigenous supported playgroups

Counselling one on one, or as a couple or family. Counselling offers support with a qualified practitioner such as a psychologist or psychotherapist. 

Support to access and enrol in TAFE courses or other education programs, including early childhood education and transition programs between primary and high school. Other courses can focus on practical skills such as budgeting, resume writing and cooking healthy food. 

Programs to build the skills you need to find employment. This includes resume writing workshops, employment skills development and volunteering. 

A supported playgroup is the same as a regular playgroup, but with added support from a qualified worker. The worker provides a link between families, other health & community services and the wider community.

Services for young people can include;

• community activities aimed at young people or one-on-one support
• activities aimed at goal setting, building critical thinking skills, managing emotions and healthy relationships 
• after school programs, like homework support or social connection activities.