Family services

Government initiative that can provide information about managing  family issues, such as how to deal with arguments and improve family relationships. They can also put you in touch with other helpful services.

Call 1800 050 321, or visit the Family Relationships Online website for more information.

Family and Relationship Services Australia works to improve the wellbeing and safety of children, families and communities.

Call 02 6162 1811, or visit the Family and Relationship Services Australia website for more information.

NSW Department of Family and Community Services

Provides services to disadvantaged individuals, families and communities around New South Wales.

Call 02 9716 2222, or visit the NSW Department of Family and Community Services website for more information.

QLD Government Community Support

Provides information and support for children, families and communities in Queensland.

Phone 13 74 68 for general enquiries, or visit the QLD Government Community Support website for more information.

VIC Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

Provides information and support to young people and families to help them access the services they need.

Visit the VIC Department of Families, Fairness & Housing website for more information.

The Bouverie Centre

Located within La Trobe University’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Works to protect the wellbeing of individuals, their families and the wider community through research and free/low-cost family services. Now offers a Rapid Access Family Therapy service for families in urgent need of a first family therapy session.

Call 03 8481 4800, or visit the Bouverie Centre website for more information.

ACT Office for Children, Youth and Family Support

Works with communities to care for, and provide protection services to, young people, families and communities. for more information.

Call 1300 556 729, or visit the ACT Community Services website for more information.

NT Government Department of Children and Families

Works to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and families in the Northern Territory by providing them with support and services.

Call 08 8999 4789, or visit the NT Community and Families website for more information.

SA Department of Human Services

Works with disadvantaged people to provide them with the choices, opportunities and services they need.

Call 08 8226 8800, or visit the SA Department of Human Services website for more information.

TAS Department for Education, Children and Young People

Provides information and resources to children, young people, families and communities in Tasmania.

Call 1800 816 057, or visit the TAS Department for Education, Children and Young People website for more information.

WA Department of Communities – Child Protection

Provides information and support services to ensure the safety of children and families in Western Australia.

Call 1800 622 258, or visit the WA Department of Communities Child Protection website for more information.