SistaCare brings women together in a supportive environment to build connections and confidence and grow understanding of healthy and respectful relationships. Our first SistaCare locations were Condobolin (Lachlan), Forbes, Parkes, Narromine and Bourke. In March 2026, we are expanding SistaCare to an additional six locations: Broken Hill, Cobar, Cowra, Nyngan, Warren and Wilcannia. SistaCare groups […]
Our Men’s Behaviour Change Program, ‘SEEDS’, supports men who cause harm to change their behaviours that stem from the deeply entrenched attitudes and beliefs that trigger domestic and family violence. Support is provided through a combination of group work, individual support and case management. SEEDS stands for Support, Educate, Empower, Develop Skills.
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Sustaining Tenancies in Social Housing helps people living in social housing who are at risk of tenancy failure to address the issues that are affecting their tenancy. The program aims to help tenants either maintain their existing tenancy (with no further breaches) or make a positive exit into other accommodation.
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Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) offers support to women with or without children who wish to stay in their own home or a home of their choosing while leaving domestic and family violence. When the women and children can remain in their home we advocate for them with local police, complete safety plans and safety
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The Aboriginal Families As Teachers Program is a home visiting program which helps families create learning rich environments in the home. An exciting family based service celebrating and investing in children’s play using everyday resources and equipment. The result is homes become a play rich environment for young brains ready to absorb everything new. The
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The primary focus of Financial Counselling is to provide a free and confidential service to educate people facing financial difficulty and to help them develop the skills and ability to effectively manage financially in the long-term. The ongoing need for Financial Counselling in these areas due to disadvantage and financial vulnerability is increased with the
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Specialist Homelessness service (SHS) specifically assists men, women, families and young people from high risk groups who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. The program supports access to short term and emergency crisis accommodation, transport and case management. Long term support is also provided to assist with independent and sustainable living.
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The Men and Family Relationships program helps improve the health and wellbeing of men and their families by providing tailored services to develop and maintain positive family relationships at all stages. Through one on one support, counselling, education and activities emphasising men being present and engaged. Self care, positive relationships and community involvement are the
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Targeted Early Intervention (formerly Families NSW) provides a mix of activities for families with children aged 0-8 including parenting education, supported playgroups and intensive family support. There is a high need for these services for families who experience crisis or are struggling with their roles as parents and need extra support. The Department of Communities
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes’ Family Mental Health Support Service helps young people aged between 0-18 who are at risk of or showing early signs of mental illness. Individual services include support to young people and their families and mental health well-being programs. The program also participates widely in community events to raise awareness of early intervention and
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