YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Empowering youth,
strengthening families.
At Greater Support, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families in our community.
YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Empowering youth,
strengthening families.
At Greater Support, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families in our community.
What makes our services unique?
Our Service Delivery Approach
Our service delivery approach is designed to assist young people, caregivers, families, and stakeholders through the implementation of an enhanced support framework.
Our goal is to minimise placement disruptions and enhance stability by achieving the following:
- Enhancing young people's resilience and self-sufficiency.
- Strengthening community-based support systems.
- Ensuring the stability of young people's connections to their families, communities, and cultures.
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Dedicated to safe
and secure care.
At Greater Support, we offer four distinct types of support,
each tailored to address the specific requirements of children, young people and families:
This support is crafted to assist families within their homes and communities. It is customised to reduce the need for prolonged statutory interventions, including aiding in reunifications, supporting parental agreements and facilitating placements with kin or foster caregivers.
We provide weekend overnight or day respite support to bolster placements and alleviate the strain and turnover experienced by caregivers and families, preventing burnout and fatigue.
Our program is designed to equip young people with the skills and confidence needed to transition to independent living as they approach adulthood. It also offers an option for placing siblings back together.
This specialised care is tailored for young people with complex needs that cannot be adequately met by other care models. Our expert residential care provides the necessary support and expertise these individuals require.
Empowering families through support.
At Greater Support, we provide two distinct support options customised to address the specific requirements of caregivers (kin and foster) and families to prevent the breakdown or relinquishment of care for young people.
Intensive Intervention
Support
In-home Support
We provide support to caregivers and families within their homes, offering flexibility to accommodate their specific scheduling needs.
Client-centred Planning
We collaboratively engage with parents and stakeholders to ensure that all programs and supports are individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and young person.
Facilitating Reunifications
We aid parents and, when necessary, caregivers, along with other involved parties, in the process of reunification.
Establishing and Sustaining Community Networks
Assist families in building new support networks within the community and maintain their current connections to provide stability in the home.
Skill Development for Enhanced Stability
We provide guidance to caregivers and families in acquiring therapeutic skills through coaching and the implementation of therapeutic strategies modeled for increased stability.
Planned Respite
Overnight Respite
This service is crafted to offer overnight respite and weekend opportunities to support the continuity of long-term placements.
Daytime Respite Support
Participants can take part in activities outside their regular placements and work on developing regulation strategies.
Tailored solutions
for Young People.
At Greater Support, we offer two distinct placement arrangements tailored to meet the unique needs of children and young people under care. These arrangements are designed to cater to each child's or young people's specific requirements.
Support Independent Living
Support for Independent Living
Young individuals will receive assistance in transitioning to an independent living model, with access to round-the-clock expert guidance. This can also facilitate the reunification of siblings at risk of separation.
Assistance with Transitioning to Independent Living
Young individuals will receive support to develop their capacity and acquire essential independent living skills.
Hands-On Guidance
Young individuals will have access to one-on-one support for the development of more effective coping strategies during periods of stress or crisis.
Establishing Connections
Young individuals will receive assistance in establishing connections within the community and accessing resources to foster and maintain their cultural ties.
Promoting Positive Family Relationships
Promoting positive family relationships is an integral part of our comprehensive support approach, ensuring that young individuals thrive within a nurturing family environment.
Pursuing Personal Goals
Young individuals will be supported in their pursuit of personal goals, encompassing education, employment, recreation, relationships, life skills and independence.
Therapeutic Residential Care
Intensive Support Placements
Young individuals receive therapeutic residential care, especially tailored for those in need of trauma recovery, and who have faced challenges with other placement models, benefitting from round-the-clock expert support.
Therapeutic Care
Creating an environment that supports young individuals in their journey to recover from physical, psychological and emotional trauma.
Practical Guidance
Aiding young individuals in honing their skills, emotional growth, and behavioural competencies to prepare them for transitioning to less intensive care models.
Preserve Community and Cultural Bonds
Our commitment to preserving community and cultural bonds ensures that young individuals maintain their connections to their roots and heritage, fostering a sense of belonging and identity.
Cultivate Positive Family Connections
We actively work towards cultivating positive family connections, helping young individuals build and strengthen their relationships with their families, creating a supportive and nurturing foundation for their overall well-being.
We'd love to
hear from you.
Whether you need help finding the right support or simply have some questions, we're here to help.
Our team is here for you at every step.
Reaching out is the first one.
