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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FamilyCare’s primary purpose is to improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of children and their families by focusing on healthy lifestyle choices, good parenting and relationship practices and smooth and supported transitions to school. The passionate team offer a combination of programs based on needs in the specific region. FamilyCare is funded by the Department
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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CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes’ Family and Carer Mental Health Program improves the health and wellbeing of people who are caring for others suffering from mental illness. It provides activities to raise awareness to improve a carer’s knowledge, as well as an understanding of their own self care and general health. A total of 143 new carers were
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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
