Supporting Kids, Strengthening Families, Connecting Communities
For Families
Communicare Communities for Children supports local organisations, known as Community Partners, to deliver services in the City of Gosnells, City of Armadale, Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, including Byford, and Mundijong. These services focus the wellbeing and development of children from before birth through to age 12 years (and sometimes up to age 18), as well as parenting and family dynamics.
Our 2026 projects for families include:
- Binar Kaadidjiny – A school-based program that offers a culturally safe environment where Aboriginal students can fully engage in sports, education, and cultural activities, with a focus on nurturing leadership and role modelling of young leaders.
- Bringing Up Great Kids – A 10-week program supporting multicultural mothers to have increased parenting skills, knowledge, socialisation, and community awareness/connection. Early childhood creche also available. Referrals — Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services Inc.
- Drumbeat – A school-based music program for children in years 4 to 6 who need mental health support and connection.
- In School Children’s Counselling – A one-on-one support service provided through schools for children aged 6 to 12 that have been impacted by family and domestic violence. Referrals for this program are facilitated through existing partner schools.
- Parenting Under Pressure – A case management program to enhance the parent/carer and child relationship where there are multiple issues that impact on family functioning. Find the referral form here.
For Community Service Providers
Communities for Children is a place‑based initiative funded by the Department of Social Services that delivers prevention and early intervention programs for families with children from pre‑birth to 12 years of age (and, in some cases, up to 18 years).
The initiative supports integrated service delivery across key focus areas, including:
- Family Safety
- Positive Parenting
- Child Wellbeing
- First Nations
Click here to view our 2024-2027 Priorities. This is a visual version of our Community Strategic Plan, developed in consultation with community. Our Community Strategic Plan underpins all the work we support in our community.
Communities for Children works to build the capacity of local services and increase community awareness and education around children and families wellbeing, development and experiences of family and domestic violence.
Our 2026 projects supporting community services include:
- Our Children Matter – Community of Practice COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN South-East Metro | Humanitix. Quarterly workshops designed to strengthen family and domestic violence–informed practice, while supporting collaboration and connection across local organisations. Please visit our Humanitix page for the most up‑to‑date workshop information.
- Training and Networking Opportunities A range of training sessions and networking events to support workforce development and service collaboration. Please visit our Humanitix page for current training and networking opportunities.
