YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Practical support that builds stability
We work alongside children and young people in foster and kinship care, carers, families, Child Safety teams and NDIS professionals.
Our structured in-home, respite and transition support helps strengthen routines, relationships, independence and placement stability.
Safe, consistent and responsive support
Our approach
Every child and young person has different strengths, experiences and support needs. We work with the people around them to provide practical, person-centred support focused on:
View our service delivery framework
Support tailored to the situation
Three practical support options, shaped around the needs of the child or young person and the people supporting them.
Structured in-home and community support for children and young people in foster or kinship care. We help strengthen routines, relationships and engagement in everyday life while working alongside carers, families and Child Safety professionals.
Short-term day, weekend or overnight support that gives carers a planned break while maintaining consistency for the child or young person. Support is shaped around their needs, interests, routines and agreed strategies.
Practical support for young people with disability who are moving between care arrangements or preparing for greater independence. We collaborate with the young person, their family or carers, support coordinator and relevant professionals to support a safe and planned transition.
Why Greater Support
Built around each child and young person
We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of every child and young person who engages with our services.
Read our Child Safety Commitment
Child-safe practice
Recruitment, screening, training and reporting processes that place safety first.
Voice and choice
Children and young people are supported to express their preferences and participate in decisions.
Cultural safety
Identity and connections to family, community, culture and Country are respected.
Clear communication
We maintain agreed communication with carers, families and authorised professionals.
Our support in practice
Helping stabilise a kinship placement through daily routine support
The situation
A kinship placement was experiencing difficult morning routines. The children were frequently arriving late for school, and the carer was reconsidering whether the placement could continue.
Our support
We provided structured in-home assistance from Tuesday to Friday for three hours each morning.
The outcome
Morning routines became calmer, school attendance improved and the placement remained stable during the support period.
Read the full case study“We are very thankful for the support Greater Support provides to the kinship carer and the children.”
Child Safety Officer
How referrals work
A clear pathway to support
We keep the process clear, practical and focused on whether the requested support is suitable.
Make a referral
Tell us what support is required, where it is needed and who is involved.
Discuss the request
We confirm suitability, funding arrangements, risks and current service capacity.
Plan and commence support
Where the service is suitable, we agree on goals, responsibilities and communication arrangements before support begins.
Frequently asked questions
What you may want to know
Who can contact Greater Support?
We welcome enquiries from Child Safety professionals, community organisations, support coordinators, carers, families and other authorised stakeholders.
How are services funded?
Funding depends on the service and referral pathway. We confirm the available arrangement before support commences.
Where are services available?
Services are available across Queensland, subject to the requested location, service suitability and current capacity.
Is Greater Support an emergency service?
No. Our website and general enquiry channels are not monitored as emergency services. If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.
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