Children & Families

Personal and Family Counselling Program

We offer a Personal and Family Counselling Program

Family Dispute Resolution and Mediation

Family dispute resolution/mediation is a process where parents and grandparents who are experiencing conflict over parenting and/or property matters can negotiate their issues with the support of an impartial mediator.

Specialised Family Violence Service

This is a family service for couples and individuals who are dealing with issues relating to controlling, aggressive, violent or abusive behaviours in their relationships. The program provides help for all the family through services which focus on the needs and safety of each family member.

Family Violence Counselling And Support Service (FVCSS)

The specialised workers within the DHHS Family Violence Counselling and Support Service are available to assist victims of family violence and affected children.

Child Abuse Support

Motorcyclists Advocating Child Empowerment (MACE) is a social motorcycle club which exists to empower children who have suffered from trauma and any form of child abuse.

Victims of Crime Service

The Victims of Crime Service supports people to deal with personal and practical problems associated with the impact of crime, to allow them to regain control of their lives.

Crisis Accommodation

We provide safe, emergency accommodation and support to women and children who are affected by family violence and those who are homeless.

Kidsafe child safety

Kidsafe provides child safety education, advocacy and reviews the causes and prevention of childhood injuries.

Family Violence Phone and Online Services

** COVID-19 Update - All Engender Equality counselling and support is available via phone and video. We encourage people to use our phone and video services, however if there is a barrier to doing this (safety or otherwise) we are able to meet in person. Click for further details **

Engender Equality provides support to people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. You can access our counselling services via phone, or online using Skype.

Doorways to Parenting

Doorways to Parenting provides early intervention support for parents involved with Child Safety Services as well as a Family Reunification program for parents of children in Out of Home Care.

Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line

The Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line (SFSK) is a contact point for people seeking advice and assistance if they have concerns about a child or their family.

Counselling and Support

We offer trauma-informed counselling and support services to anyone affected by sexual violence in southern Tasmanian.