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Raising a child is both highly rewarding and highly challenging. Don't worry, everyone can do with some parenting help. Family Life's services offer clear parental guidance.

Parents and Families

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Build your confidence as a parent with Family Life

Becoming a parent is a highly rewarding experience, but this doesn’t make it any less difficult. Everyone needs parenting help at sometime.

Whether you’re struggling to talk meaningfully to your child or you’re a young mum struggling with parenting, Family Life’s services can help parents with a variety of challenges.

Services for all family types

Families come in all shapes and sizes. To make sure we can help all those who need it, we offer a range of options. From parenting advice to family counselling, we offer a number of parent support services.

We can assist you if you’re:

  • Married or in a de facto relationship
  • The carer or parent of children
  • Separated or in the process of separating
  • A young parent
  • A first time parent
  • In a blended family

Follow the links below to find out more about the specific services we offer.

We also have the below video that explains what Family Life is about, from the perspective of children and young people, which you might find useful.

Brief Family Support

Our Brief Family Support service helps families (over the phone) with advice, resources and connections to navigate challenges experienced during parenting.

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Couples Counselling

Married or in a defacto relationship and need a helping hand? Family Life offer couples counselling to assist you and your partner to discuss and work through challenges you face.

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Parents and Babies Support Group

Becoming a parent can cut you off from friends and family. Our Community Bubs program can help you become a better parent while getting you more involved in your community.

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Dads in Focus

Do you want a stronger, healthier relationship with your children? We offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to address your personal issues and get the support you need.

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Heartlinks Counselling Services

Are you looking for affordable quality child and family counselling with no long waitlists? Give us a call and ask to speak to our experienced Heartlinks team.

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