Supporting the social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and physical wellbeing of children, young people and their families
Services
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Information
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Advice
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Advocacy
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Plan and implementation of short term, medium term and long term goals
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Assessment needs
Family Wellbeing is about supporting the social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and physical wellbeing of children, young people and their families (0-17years). Skilled activities include engagement, assessment, goal setting, planning, interventions promoting positive change and increased safety, enhancing social outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Key focus areas:
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Availability of health subsidies and services
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Income
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Housing
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Safety and Security
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Careers and Employment
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Education (i.e. early childhood education)
This is through:
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Information
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Advice
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Advocacy
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Plan and implementation of short term, medium term and long term goals
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Assessment needs
In addition to individual family support, Family Wellbeing Services provide group sessions and workshops for groups of children, young people or their families in response to areas of need identified.
Download this brochure: The Rights of Young People with Special Education Needs - A guide for parents and supporters of young people
Download this brochure: Rights at School: A guide for parents and
supporters of young people
Family Wellbeing Services
Stephanie Va'a,
Social Worker
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Steph is a compelling believer in building on people’s strengths, their knowledge base of resources, life skills and capabilities to empower people to develop their full potential, and enrich their lives in a safe and healthy environment. Steph provides practical tools, relevant information and support to create positive change, especially for families with children aged 0 to 18 years. Steph also provides information around child and adolescent safety, and as a Safe Sleep educator this includes minimising the risk of Sudden Unknown Death of an Infant (SUDI).