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 2024 projects for families include:
- Boys on Country Trips – A cultural program supporting Aboriginal boys and their father/male caregiver to attend camps to better connect to community, family and their identity. Contact (doogawaalitjhealing.com.au)
- 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.
- Children’s Counselling – A one-on-one support service for children aged 6 to 12 that have been impacted by family and domestic violence.
- 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 (CfC) is a place-based initiative funded by the Department of Social Services providing prevention and early intervention programs to families with children from pre-birth to 12 years (but may include children up to 18 years of age). It supports integrated service delivery in the areas of family and domestic violence, child development and parental capacity. We build the capacity of local services and increase community awareness and education around children’s development, wellbeing and experiences with family and domestic violence.
Our 2024 projects for community services include:
- Our Children Matter Community of Practice – Quarterly workshops to improve family and domestic violence informed practice and support and connect local organisations. Please select the link to our Humanitix page to see the most up to date workshops
- Training and Networking Opportunities – Please visit our Humanitix page to see our most up to date networking and training opportunities.
