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Crescent Care Foundation
Community Service

Family & Child Support

Practical, judgement-free support for families: parenting help, early intervention, and a steady hand when things feel like a lot.

A Crescent Care worker and a young girl with Down syndrome playing together with wooden toys

Strong families build strong communities

Raising kids is hard at the best of times, and harder when you are also managing money worries, a new country, a disability, or a child who needs extra support. We walk alongside families with practical help and a listening ear, so no parent feels they are doing it alone.

Our family workers focus on what will actually help this week, whether that is parenting strategies, connecting your child with early intervention, navigating school, or linking you to the right local service. We meet you where you are, with respect for your culture and your family.

  • Parenting programs and coaching
  • Early childhood development support
  • School and education navigation
  • Connecting children to therapy
  • Practical help for busy families
  • Culturally safe family workers

How we support your family

Real help for real family life, built around your children and your situation.

Beside you, not above you

We offer guidance without judgement, building on the strengths your family already has rather than telling you what to do.

Early support matters

When a child needs extra help, getting in early changes everything. We connect families to early intervention quickly and clearly.

Connected to community

We link your family with local groups, schools and services, so support continues well beyond our visits.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do we need an NDIS plan to access family support?

No. Our family and child support is a community service open to local families. If your child may be eligible for the NDIS, we can also help you explore that.

What if English is not our first language?

That is no barrier here. Our team is culturally and linguistically diverse, and we arrange interpreters so every conversation is clear and comfortable.

Can you help with my child's school?

Yes. We regularly help families understand meetings, plans and supports at school, and we can attend with you if that helps.

Let's take some weight off

Tell us what is going on for your family, and we will work out a practical next step together.