Home in Focus
Home in Focus, currently in pilot phase, is a free and voluntary program for families living in the Bayside Mornington Peninsula Area where Family Violence has occurred, and the family unit remains living together.
About This Program
Home in Focus offers tailored therapeutic support to each family member, aiming to create lasting, positive change. We focus on empowering parents, fostering safe environments, and prioritising the voice and well-being of children every step of the way. Â
- Fathers are paired with their own practitioner, while mothers and children work with a shared practitioner over a 20-week period.
- Our approach prioritises safety of our clients at all times by assessing risks, family dynamics, and individual needs through a collaborative, holistic lens—ensuring strong connections and lasting change.
- We amplify the child’s voice, placing their needs at the forefront of family decisions and safety planning. Parents are encouraged to pursue personal growth without any stipulations regarding remaining together or separating
- We integrate evidence-based strategies to address family violence, childhood trauma, and parenting challenges, facilitating healthier, safer interactions within the family.
How We Help
Family Life is dedicated to empowering families to improve their lives through expert-led support systems. Join a supportive program where practitioners are committed to walking along side you and your family to lasting change
Home in Focus adopts a holistic, person-centred, and strengths-based approach to create lasting, positive change for individuals, families and their communities.Â
- End family violence and harmful behaviours
- Explore the impact of past experiences on family relationships and parenting
- Understand the effects of family violence on all family members
- Elevate the voice of the child
- Foster attachment-focused parenting
- Break the cycle of family violence and intergenerational trauma
- Enhance personal wellbeing
- Develop strategies to create a safe, loving home where children can thrive.
Program Availability
This program is currently in pilot phase.
If you would like to know more about this program, please contact Family Life on (03) 8599 5433 or visit our Contact Us page.Â
FAQs
Is this program available to everyone?
This program is currently in pilot phase. We are not accepting self referrals at this stage.
What will I learn during Home in Focus
Together we will learn:
- Emotional literacy and regulation
- Conflict management and respectful communication
- Parenting and co-parenting skills
- Empathy and perspective taking
- Attachment and attunement to your children
- Understand the effect violence and trauma have on you and your children
- Identify, and recover from your own experiences of trauma
- Build on your families existing strengths
- Access other support systems
Father’s Individual Journey:
- To take personal responsibility for your actions, behaviours and choices in a safe, non-judgmental environment
- To reduce harm and increase safety for all family members
- To create a safe and supportive space for healing and recovery from trauma for my family
- To foster respect and collaboration within whole of family
- Enhanced help seeking behaviours
- Support father and child attachment
Mother and Child’s Journey:
- Support mother and child attachment
- Support mother and child in regaining their sense of safety, stability, and empowerment.
- Create a safe, supportive space for healing and recovery from trauma.
- Rebuild trust, connection, and emotional well-being with a focus on attunement and attachment
How does it help fathers?
For fathers, we provide specialised interventions that help them understand the impact of family violence on their children and partners. Our support empowers fathers to develop emotional regulation skills, fostering healthier relationships with both themselves and their families.
The program aims to alleviate the shame that many men who have used family violence often feel, by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for them to reflect on their past actions. It empowers men to take personal responsibility for their behaviour and choices. By focusing on personal growth, accountability, and positive change, the program encourages men to adopt new approaches that enhance their ability to contribute positively to the safety and well-being of their families.
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