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
Our program 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. We support parents in breaking the cycle of family violence and intergenerational trauma, helping to create a safe environment for children to thrive.
- 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.
Through our interventions, we support the rebuilding of trust with an attachment lens between parents and children, enhancing emotional security and fostering positive, healthy family relationships free of Family Violence.
How We Help
Family Life is dedicated to empowering families to improve their lives through expert-led support systems. Our practitioners understand your journey and 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.
- 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. We are not accepting self-referrals at this stage.
