Close
Child, Youth & Family Support Services Banner

Our family support services are diverse and include support groups, Family Connect and Support, playgroups, youth services, casework support and much more.
We provide home and centre based support for children, young people, individuals and families across the Lower North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai areas. We listen to the challenges you are facing, do an assessment of your needs and if we can support your family, our experienced Case Workers can assist with a range of challenges such as child development or behaviour issues, family breakdown, social isolation, mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, gambling, housing issues, childcare or other support issues.

For more information:
P: 1800 324 924
E: info@catholiccaredbb.org.au

CHILD, YOUTH & FAMILY CASEWORK
FAMILY CONNECT & SUPPORT
SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS
our youth supports

We recognise that all families have strengths but some need help in difficult times.

Angela Whitby, General Manager

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are family support services?

Parenting can be a tough gig, and we all need a little support from time to time.

We will listen to the challenges you are facing, do an assessment of your needs and if we can support your family, our experienced Case Workers can assist with a range of challenges such as child development or behaviour issues, family breakdown, social isolation, mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, gambling, housing issues, childcare or other support issues.

Do you support non-English speaking families?

Yes, we can organise for you to connect with us via a translation service. Let us know if you need this.

I am not Catholic, can I still access your services?

Yes,we provide support to all families across the Lower North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai LGA’s.

latest news

Empowering childcare educators to address domestic violence

Empowering childcare educators to address domestic violence

Earlier this year, CatholicCare’s primary prevention team collaborated with council run childcare centres across the Central Coast to help combat domestic and family violence.

Read More
John’s journey from blame to accountability

John’s journey from blame to accountability

When John first stepped into our Back on Track Men’s Behaviour Change Program, he didn’t come willingly and was a long way from accepting the impact of his violent behaviour.

Read More
Casting a light on the drivers of domestic and family abuse

Casting a light on the drivers of domestic and family abuse

Boys don't cry. Toughen up. Be a man. CatholicCare's Respect Matters team knows there is a direct line between casual phrases like these and the domestic violence upending families across our community.

Read More
Nina reclaims her life after violence

Nina reclaims her life after violence

For Nina, her workplace became more than just a job, it was a rare pocket of safety in an otherwise controlled and frightening world. It was the only place where she could speak openly with her Case Worker, free from surveillance and intimidation.

Read More