Children & Families

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a voluntary organisation, delivering meals to all people of all ages, who, through sickness, age and/or disability, cannot reasonably get a meal for themselves and who wish to remain with dignity and independence in their own homes.

LGBTI Support Groups

**COVID-19 update: individual and group support services are still available via phone or online.**
Working It Out offers a range of support groups for LGBTI+ (and questioning) young people, parents of LGBTI+ children (of any age), partners of transgender people, and a drop-in session for anyone wanting to connect or find community.

Families and Schools Together (FAST)

Families and Schools together offers support to families in the Burnie area with a child aged 5-12 years that may be finding it challenging to reach their full potential at school.

Triple P Parenting Program

Group parenting program designed to help parents of children under 12 who have or are at risk of developing behavioral issues (includes specific strategies for children with a disability).

All abilities Sailing

We provide a safe and friendly environment where people of all abilities can participate in the sport of sailing.

Parents Next

ParentsNext helps eligible parents to plan and prepare for employment by the time their children go to school.

Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation)

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

CatholicCare helps separating families resolve disputes without taking the matter to Court.

Deaf Children Helpline

Our National helpline provides information and support to parents, carers and professionals working with children who are deaf.

Family Relationship Advice Line

The Family Relationship Advice Line is a national telephone service established to assist families affected by relationship or separation issues.

Crisis Accommodation

We provide short term crisis accommodation for women.

Children’s Therapy Centre

**COVID-19 update - We offer an online service via zoom, skype or over the phone**
We support children and youth across a range of ages and disabilities, at home, school and in the community.

Breastfeeding Support Groups

You can come along and meet new friends, chat to and get hints and tips from other mothers who've 'been there' and talk to a trained, volunteer breastfeeding counsellor if needed.