Day: April 19, 2023

Meet Penrith CFC Family Support Team

Posted on by Barnardos

Introducing our Family Support & Intensive Family Preservation Team at Penrith Children’s Family Centre!

Melissa Cooke is the program manager for this team, but Mel also manages the:

Community Counselling Clinic with Western Sydney University, Legal Clinic with WSU, Art Therapist, Accommodation Program Onsite and so much more!

The team has:

Intensive Family Preservation case managers Hareet Klair & Sneha Suryakumar.

Family Support case managers Tamara McCann & Kristal Kellaway.

Intake & Community Support Worker Simone Reynolds.

Group Work Co-Ordinator Jessica Johnsson.

We’ve currently got 2 students completing placement with the program, Olivia & Mervyn, who have already been a huge help to the team with casework and events.

WHAT WE SEE

We see beyond the sleepover in cars and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a parent and their child have nowhere safe to stay and are
currently waiting for refuge accommodation.

We see beyond the sleepover in cars
and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a
parent and their child have nowhere
safe to stay and are currently waiting
for refuge accommodation.

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay. At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique needs and provide tailored support for each family member.   

Safe accommodation

Support with transitional accommodation

Safety Planning

Providing safety planning
so that families can leave violence for good

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Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood. Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to help them recover and thrive. 

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and
children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay.
At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique
needs and provide tailored support
for each family member.   


Support with transitional accommodation
♡
Providing safety planning so that families can leave violence for good
♡
Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood.
Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to
help them recover and thrive. 

You can help too! A simple gift today can support a child who has experienced
domestic and family violence to recover and heal.

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