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FAMILIES & COMMUNITY

For you. For your family. For life’s challenges.

Practical and emotional support, with a professional, non-judgemental approach that puts you at the centre.

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Support through difficult times

We support individuals and families to manage immediate concerns, find connection and navigate challenging situations.

Casework

Practical and emotional support, advocacy, service navigation, supportive counselling, and help with forms and administration.

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Grief counselling · Chessed

Support to process and adapt to significant losses, including bereavement, relationship breakdown, job loss, serious illness and major life transitions.

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Support groups

Groups on topics including domestic abuse, children and teenagers, men, and parents of children with ADHD and ASD. Check current groups and availability.

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Parent education

Expert, interactive workshops to help parents and carers navigate the challenges of raising children.

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Domestic abuse support

A confidential, trauma-informed space for women to access practical and emotional support.

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Youth support

Mentoring, social connection and goal-focused support for young people aged 10–25, helping them build confidence and relationships.

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Practical help, one step at a time

Casework can help with immediate concerns through advocacy with government and non-government organisations, referrals, supportive counselling, collaboration with other agencies, and forms and administration.

Youth services

Programs include Casework Support, New Dimensions Social Club, BIG Connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Young Adult Mentoring. Talk to the team about the right program and its requirements.

The Rabbi Eli Schlanger Prison Outreach Program

Cultural connection and support for Jewish individuals within the correctional system.

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New Dimensions Social Club

Read the program brochure for details and speak with the team about suitability.

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BIG Connections

Read the program brochure for details and speak with the team about suitability.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

Read the program brochure for details and speak with the team about suitability.

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Young Adult Mentoring

Read the program brochure for details and speak with the team about suitability.

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How to get started

Enquire for yourself

Our community support team accepts self-referrals only. We cannot process referrals submitted on behalf of another person.

Talk with the team

A team member will respond within 2 business days to discuss next steps. You can also call during office hours.

Find a way forward

Tell us about the support you need so we can discuss suitable options with you.

Let’s talk about your next step.

For a confidential discussion, call our team or complete the enquiry form.

The form opens on JewishCare’s existing website. The team will respond within 2 business days.

Phone hours: Mon–Thu 9am–5pm; Fri 9am–4pm.

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Community Support

  • We help people and families through difficult times.
  • We can help with practical problems, grief, parenting and family challenges.
  • You must fill in the community support enquiry for yourself. The team will respond within 2 business days.
  • If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 000.
Open the enquiry form