Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation
Integrated Family
Support Services
Integrated Family Support Services (IFSS) is a program that assists any parent or guardian of a child that feels there are things in their life that have a negative effect on their children, that they cannot handle alone. Support is given to the parent/guardian to strengthen their abilities to manage these situations themselves into the future. The program works on drawing out the strengths they already have and building further resilience, confidence and self-esteem. Areas for support include, but are not limited to, health, school, behaviour, financial, employment, legal, social and cultural connection, in both the parents/guardian's life and/or the child's.
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The Coordinator also meets face to face every month with the Devonport office and discuss outcomes, referral pathways and opportunities, and successful strategies.
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Client support consists of, but is not limited to: home visits, research of issues requiring assistance and appropriate referral pathways and transports to appointments. On the day to day, the client will receive support on the basis of their current needs, this can include anything from budgeting, cleaning, dietary health, management of behavioural challenges, legal situations, physical and mental health needs, schooling engagement and social and cultural connection.
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Referral into the program can be made through the Safe Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line: 1800 000 123.
Other support organisations such as NDIS and Family Health Nurse, etc, can also refer.
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The ultimate goal is to keep families together by assisting them with whatever needs may be hindering the family network's strength.
