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Connecting Three Dots

A program to empower children to reach their full potential through healing services

Building confidence and safety for children after family violence

Connecting Three Dots is a program designed for children with disabilities who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence and are residing in the Newcastle area.

This service focuses on providing trauma-informed, child-centred therapeutic healing to help children understand and process their experiences. A diagnosis is not required.

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The program aims
Build self-confidence and sense of self-strength
Strengthen a sense of safety and stability
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Improve both physical and mental health
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Encourage engagement in school, educational and cultural activities
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Encourage engagement with therapeutic Life Story Work
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Support stronger, more trusting relationships with the safe caregivers
 

If you are a service provider you can download the referral form below.

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This program is support by
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Ronald Geoffrey
Arnott Foundation

Contact us

For more information simply fill out the form below,
call us on 02 4978 9500 or email connecting3dots@Barnardos.org.au

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
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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. 

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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