Families

Centacare’s Family Services programs aim to assist families in developing strong, safe, respectful and healthy relationships.

Services include pre-marriage education, family and relationship counselling, support to drought-affected families, support to families with mental health issues, parenting programs, activities to encourage greater involvement of fathers, mediation and post-separation support, with culturally relevant approaches being developed by our Aboriginal team members to support Aboriginal families.

All programs are based on a commitment to child-inclusive practices, ensuring their needs are always considered.

Services

Drought Counseling

Centacare provides support to drought-affected farmers and local businesses through counseling, group programs and community-based gatherings.

Men and Family Relationships

This program aims to assist men by offering counseling, group work and community education to build closer family relationships, increase networks for isolated men and families and to provide support that is relevant and accessible to men.

Family Mental Health Support Service

This program supports families in western NSW coping with a mental illness.  It targets young people and Indigenous families, and offers education, support networks, respite and general support.

Pre-marriage education

A four-session program tailored to the specific needs and interests of couples preparing for marriage is offered on request.

Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution

Trained mediators assist couples who are in the process of separating to develop agreements regarding the best interests of their children, and the division of assets.

Personal Support Program

Personalised assistance is provided to people identified by Centrelink as having major barriers to engaging in employment.  Assistance is given to help address practical and personal barriers, self-esteem, confidence and life-skills.