Family and Support Services provides a comprehensive range of specialist support services to people facing life challenges including poverty, community disadvantage, mental illness, social isolation, unemployment, inadequate housing, homelessness and financial distress. See our website links for further information

Unitingcare Wesley Port Adelaide - Port Adelaide

UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide (UCWPA) supports more than 25,000 people every year. More than 1,000 staff and 130 volunteers deliver a diverse range of programs across aged care, community welfare and employment services. Together, staff and volunteers work towards empowering people in need, building communities and strengthening families.: PreviouslyKnownAs Port Adelaide Central Mission Inc:

This service is also available at Anglicare Morphett Vale - Stratfield House. Anglicare SA developed Evolution for young people who are not attending school on a daily, short term or long term basis. Evolution is a reintegration program for young people who have experienced difficulty in the mainstream education system. See website links for further information available: EntryProcedures A phone call to the Evolution program is the first point of contact. If criteria cnditions are met, referral forms are sent to Families SA and an intake meeting is organised.

Anglicare SA - Family Welfare Services

Seaton Central is a Communities for Children Initiative providing support for the most vulnerable and at-risk families with children up to the age of 12 years living with disadvantage. A diverse range of programs are offered at Seaton Central in the areas of primary health, care, socialisation, mental health and building stronger relationships. See our website links for the program schedule or further information

Unitingcare Wesley Port Adelaide - Seaton

PreviouslyKnownAs Port Adelaide Central Mission Inc:

Aims to improve outcomes in ante natel and post natal health and children's physical, social and emotional development. Ante natal support is provided from the second trimester of pregnancy. Support is also provided where there is an apparent attachment disorder and the child is four years old or less. See website for further information.: EntryProcedures Pregnant Women at risk of peri and post natal depression and their babies and children and families in the Playford Region. Referral through health and early childhood services. Self referrals accepted.

Centacare Catholic Family Services

Do you want to meet other families in your area, build a strong and supportive network of friends and most of all have fun? If so, joining a playgroup is just the thing for you! Playgroup SA has more than 300 affiliated playgroup, running more than 400 sessions across the state each week. See our website links for further information: EntryProcedures Contact Playgroup SA email to find out about  your nearest playgroup. For information and support regarding starting a playgroup, please contact Amanda, Playgroup Support and Development Officer at pport@playgroupsa.com.au or FREECALL 1800 171 882.
PlayConnect playgroups are about connecting you with other caregivers and families who have a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or who displays ASD-like symptoms. Your child does not need a formal ASD diagnosis to join a PlayConnect Playgroup. See our website links for more information available for families and professionals.: EntryProcedures Please contact Playgroup SA, Carley Jones, Executive Officer, on Free Call 1800 171 882 or email eo@playgroupsa.com.au to register your interest in attending a PlayConnect Playgroup. PlayConnect Playgroups program is a component of the Australian Government's Helping Children with Autism package.

Playgroup SA Inc

Playgroup SA is a non-profit, community based organisation which is committed to providing quality services to families with young children throughout South Australia. Our vision is to create the opportunity for every child to learn through quality play experiences while supporting their families/carers in their role as primary educators.

Family support workers provide a home based service which is designed to help parents develop the skills they need to adequately care for their children. It aims to promote parent's understanding of child development, behaviour management, budgeting and household organisation. It provides opportunities for involvement in groups which suppport the development of self esteem, communiation skills and social skills, and provides links with appropriate community resources: EntryProcedures All referrals are accepted through the North Adelaide Office. Most referrals come from agencies but self referrals are accepted. The service covers the metropolitan area

Anglicare SA - Head Office

The Family Services Program provides a number of services designed to meet specific family needs including parenting group courses ranging from 6 - 10 weeks covering a range of topics, 2 hour parenting workshops issues such as   managing children's behaviour, raising self esteem for you and your family, protective behaviours, personal and confidential counselling parents, couples, children and families. 

Qualified social workers provide parenting groups/workshops and counselling for parents, children and families covering issues such as: grief and loss, children affected by domestic violence, anger/frustration and separated/blended families.

See our website links for further information available: EntryProcedures Please contact us for further information. Childcare is provided for Parenting Groups - prior bookings necessary

Unitingcare Wesley Bowden Inc

We offer a Community Talks Program on child safety and injury prevention to new parent and other interested community groups, presented at their usual meeting place, by Kidsafe SA staff members. We cover child safety and injury issues such as the prevention of burns and scalds, falls, choking, poisonings, drowning, driveway runovers, safe infant sleeping, child car restraints, dogs and kids etc. 

For more information please visit our website or phone us. 

Kidsafe - Community Talks Program

PreviouslyKnownAs Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia (SA Branch):

KidSafe SA is an education and information service for parents and carers on child safety and injury prevention. A range of brochures, fact sheets, videos and booklets on prevention of burns, scalds, drowning, falls, choking and poisoning and safety products are available. See website links for further information available: EntryProcedures Community groups, parents, carers and students are invited to visit the Kidsafe Centre. Kidsafe SA also offers a telephone advisory service. Please leave a message if we are unable to take your call at that time and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Kidsafe SA has a wide range of safety products for the home-cupboard locks, latches, tap protectors and corner cushions - Safety Product List and  an order form on website links: WaitingListDetails Kidsafe SA has developed a Playground Safety Resource Kit that can be used by the early childhood sector, Schools, Councils and other affiliated groups. The Resource Kit contains information on Australian Standards for playground equipment, undersurfacing, maintenance etc as well as information on legal responsibilities, safe play surfaces, sandpits, timber treatment

Kidsafe - Child Safety And Injury Prevention

Kidsafe SA is a not-for-profit, non-governemnt organisation that provides an information, education and resource service for parents and carers on all aspects of child safety and injury prevention. Kidsafe SA services include The Kidsafe Centre where there is a large range of resources available and safety products for sale, Telephone Advisory Service, Community Talks Program and Playground Advisory Service: PreviouslyKnownAs Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia (SA Branch):

Support for young families, child friendly playground. Free activities include parenting support groups, playgroup, cooking, arts and craft, young mums support, English classes, Afghani sewing and friendship group, African mums group, Postnatal depression support, 30s something (for mature mums), Move and Groove for preschoolers, information/educational sessions, free internet access, resources available on site. See website links for further information available

Salisbury Communities For Children

Salisbury Communities for Children is creating a child-friendly community environment for children 0-12 years by assisting parents and communities in building family relationships and connecting families with local services, agencies and community groups. Volunteering opportunities are also available. FamilyZone Hub located on the grounds of Ingle Farm Primary School supports families and parents in their important roles as caregivers.

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