Family Support Services
Family Support Service (FSS)
Together, we'll find a way to improve the safety and wellbeing of your children and family.
Overview
Family Support Service (FSS) delivers a range of free services to families with children aged between 0 – 18. We’ll work with you to improve the safety and wellbeing of your family.
Who is this service for?
FSS is for parents and caregivers with children under 18 years of age who require support to increase the safety and wellbeing of their children and family.
How can I access FSS?
The service can be accessed through referral from another government or non-government organisation. However, you can also refer yourself.
To find out more about joining FSS, please call us on 1300 364 277.
The Benefits of FSS
- Improve parenting skills
- Develop coping skills for dealing with difficult family issues or crisis
- Encourage children to attend and do their best at childcare and school
- Better manage household duties, such as cooking and cleaning
- Improve self-esteem and feel more confident as a parent or care-giver
- Improve the relationships within your family
- Access health and welfare services, including doctors, counsellors, drug and alcohol services, sexual health services and child health specialists
- Assistance around budgeting
- Help preventing the risks associated with raising children
- Improve the relationships within your family
- Access to related services.
