Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children

The Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children program provides information, advice and referral options to Grandparents and other relatives who have recently taken up the role of primary carers of their Grandchildren or related children.

The program can visit you in your home providing information and support. We may also provide some funding to help carers with the cost of obtaining necessary items for the children. The service also assists with navigating and linking to services.

People can access this program via Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123

Who this service is for

Grandparents and Relatives who have taken on the primary care of a child within the past 12 months.

Opening Hours

9-5 Monday to Friday

How this service is delivered

  • Face-to-face

    You can also come to one of our offices to access this service

  • Call or visit us online

    Call us or see our website for more information

  • We'll come to you (outreach)

    The program can visit you in your home providing information and support.

Updated: 15/11/2019

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11 Bayfield Street, Rosny Park TAS, Australia
35 Oldaker Street, Devonport TAS, Australia
49-51 Cattley Street, Burnie TAS, Australia

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